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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1991-01-09, Page 81 Page 8 Times -Advocate, January 9, 1991 By Pastor Jeannie Udall Rebuilt for Action Have you taken down your Christmas tree and packed away those decorations - all the while, reveling in the splendour of space and cleanliness? It feels good to put things into order once again. Perhaps you're the ambitious type and like to start the new year by cleaning out those closets and junk drawers. Kerry Gleeson is the head of the Institute for Business Technology in Washington. Its his job to advise people how they can accomplish their goals and get more done in less time. How do you stand? * Is your 'to do' list longer than your day? * Do you start the week scrambling, as things hit you out of the blue? * Do 'catch-up' tasks take so long, there's no time for new ven- tures? * Would your filing system be unintelligible to another human be- ing? Gleeson suggests that a backlog of trivial tasks can grow into a monster, devouring your mental energy, obscuring your vision and strangling your will to shape your future. This same backlog can happen in terms of our faith. We neglect the small, trivial demands on our spiritual lives. And before we know it - it seems our brand-new year is dragging us down an unending pit! Whatever else Christmas has meant, we have been given a new lease on life. God has entered into our history and into our own lives. His offer is of Eternal Life. Clearly, whatever else eternal life is, it is not simply life which lasts forever. There must be more than duration of life. A life which lasted forever could be a terrible curse. There must be a quality of life. We are given a new quality of life that rebuilds us for action. How can our faith help us to start 1991 with an efficiency that allows us to grow and mature in the goodness of life? Let's look at this word - LIFE. L - Let go of negative thoughts. Ever met someone who has suc- cessfully made a career out of their grief? No matter how long ago the loss, or hurt may have taken place - they continue to talk about it as though it were yesterday. Want to enter into a joyous life of possibilities? Stop cultivating those negative memories. Let them go! Focus on the good in your life. Bob Schuller, in his book Power of Positive Thinking, suggests that events can be shaped in life by cultivating the positive in our lives., I - Identify with your God. Role -models are important in our lives. The Big Brothers and Sisters Association is built on the understand- ing that children need someone to pattern themselves after. How about using Cod as your role -model? Got a benevolent God? Try being charitable and giving yourself! Find what you like in your God and try your best to imitate it. F. Fix your sight on a goal. If you want to make the most of 1991 and use your faith as an active force in your life - learn to dream! Often times our lives go on year after year without change, simply because we have never dared to dream. get a goal for yourself, make a plan, course your action and pursue your dreams. God want you to enjoy life abundantly. When broken down into manageable steps, no task seems huge. E - Embrace the goodness of life. These early days of January seem filled with grumblings of the GST, the loss of jobs resulting form the Free Trade Deal, and anything else that strikes us as differ- ent, challenging or undesirable. Yet, there is much in our world that is good and right. Young cou- ples continue to fall in love and plan for marriage. Colleges continue to attract new people seeking the knowledge and wonder of our world. God is in control of our times. Day follows night, and we are as- sured of as many 'second -chances' as we want. This new year starts fresh with possibilities and God wants us to enter fully into the busi- ness of living. Skaters By Carmel Sweeney ZURICH - Members of the Zu- rich and Area Figure Skating Club are busy getting ready for their test day which will be held in Exeter on January 14. The club is also preparing to nd some of their members to the annual Sweetheart Competition held in Glencoe on Saturday, January26. Good luck to all those entenng the competi- tion. It won't be long until the annual Skating Carnival is here and vol- unteers for the day are appreciat- ed. Help is needed playing music, canvassing for advertisers, and making costumes. Those interest- ed can phone Sheila Miller at 237- 3426. Library Story Hour Story hour at the Zurich Library will begin again on Thursday, Jan- uary 10 at the same times, Group one will meet from 12:30 to 1:30 and group two from 2 to 3, so don't forget. St. Bonifate Youth Club The St. Boniface Youth Club meeting was held on Sunday in the church's meeting room with Father Peter Hayes. Afterwards they en- joyed outdoor sports such as skat- ing and tobogganing. Single Parent Support Group The Single Parent Support Group will meet on Tuesday, Jan- uary 15 at the Trivia Memorial Church in Exeter at 7 p.m. Guest speaker will be Dana Bozzato. For more information contact Kar- en Reid at 262-3147 or Monica at 235-3061. If a ride is needed in the; Zurich area phone Bonnie Schenk at 236-4691. Any single parent is , most welcome. Golden Agers Meet • The Zurich Golden Agers will be :meeting at the Hay Township. Hall on day, January 14 at 11 a.m. : Mon It will be in the form of a Euchre ;Cardarama. All seniors are asked to bring a brown bag lunch, Des - led and beverages will be provid- 'ed. Personals Congratulations to Robert and Barb Smith on the arrival of Ryan James born December 23 aW to 'Steve and Shelley Deolntd on the ar- 'rivai of Aaron Michael Stephen on :DecembervaL. • to R(CI and Jen- ny Outermost on the arrival of Ina - prepare tin Eric on Christmas Day and to, Herb and Donna Klopp on the arri- val of their granddaughter January 4. Birthday wishes are extended to Meagan Sweeney who was seven on Monday, January 7. Also to twins Justine and Jacqueline Geli- nas who turned three on the same day. Best wishes as well to Marie Ge- linas Sr. who celebrated on Friday, January 11, as did Madeline Geli- nas and Karl Regier Jr. Congratulations to Shirley Hay and Bill Janke who were married at the United Church in Zurich on January 6. Deepest sympathy isoffered to Mary family of the late Clau- sius who passed away suddenly on December 26. Organist honoured - Lois Hodgins (centre) was recently honoured for her 35 years of work as the St. Marys Church organist. Seen with Hod- gins are Rev. Wayne Taylor, Lois Morgan, Harvey Hodgins and Bill Dlxon. Church organist honoured for 35 years service 'on the bench" BRINSLEY - The congregation of St. Mary's Anglican Church in Brinsley took time out Sunday to honour the retiring church organist who has kept their church filled' with music since 1955. Lois Hodgins decided to step down as church organist on Sunday and the congregation rewarded her service with a special presentation. Former Brinsley minister, Rev. Richard Anions also returned to the church in recognition of the occa- sion. People's warden Bill Dixon read out a poem composed in deference to Hodgins' husband Harvey who had to look after the children while his wife played the organ. Hodgins said she hoped to be spending more time playing her vi- olin now that her organist days have ended. She said she may even consider entering a few fiddling competitions. Taking over the organ bench will be North Middlesex High School student Mitchell Wright, who al- ready plays for St. James Church in Parkhill. Hodgins said Wright's ability and availability made it the right time to step aside. "You could play on for ever and 1 ever, but that's not the point," she said. Hodgins also told the congrega- tion that she has virtually worn out three church organs over the years, and hoped that some member of the church might be able to help raise the funds necessary for a newer piece of equipment. UC celebrates Epiphany Sunday EXETER - January 6 marked the Epiphany Sunday at Exeter United Church. With the majority of the special Christmas decorations stored away, the figurine of the three Kings on the communion table were the fo- ircal,point for the children's time and story with Bev Robinson. The children were taught more about Epiphany during their Sun- day School classes. The grade three class, led by Helen Coates and Sandy Campbell put together a play about the Magi. Erin Robilliard, Meaghan O'Rourke and Jonathon Ens were• the three kings, Melissa Prout was Mary and Jayden Dinney was Jo- seph. Michael Seip was King Her- od and Kathy Van Bergen, Erin Miles and Sarah Webber were the angels. Susan Graham, accompanied by Ralph Topp on the piano, sang a solo entitled Three for the Show. The Membership and Visitation Committee hosted the social time following the service and Ralph Topp gave an impromptu concert on pew piano in the church par- lour.The Sunday School Teachers meeting will take place in the church on Wednesday ant 7:30 p.m. and the Afternoon Unit of the UCW will meet at 2 p.m. on Thurs- day. Michael Raymond Hartman, son David and Tracey, and tirant Philip Masse, son .of Rick and Karen, were also baptized by Father Hayes. • • • • • 0 • ALL T IS WEEK • Home Decorating Specials • 50% off Acrylic Draperies Reg. 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