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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1979-05-17, Page 9The Church:was filled on. Sunday night when the congregation sand surrounding friends of flew., Stan McDonald showed their appreciation for the past nine or, -earsanist . Louise } g_ Rproy p McGregor la e.da rlate 8 p music* Ushers were Cathy. Radford," Susan Jamieson,; Carol Cartwright. Nick Whyte was chairman, and weleonted all, Program began with singsongwith a Ken Scott on guitar and Bob. Stoner led in singing duets:. "hot" di i .do' `' BB tY a,._._. my bonnie lassie" by Sharon and: Bob Thompson acconi anied byBarbaraRosman. "" :Hos a . I. believe in music" and "turn: radio on" by(Snell family) _Rosman, BarbaraBennie and Bette Jewitt, Rob and Rick Snell, also sang and Ode to Stan composed by Ruth Shaddick, "It happened in Londesboro just: nine years. ago. that . we needed a minister and sought to and fro. We finally . heard of a young; .man .who came orginally from Ethel and Stan was his: name • `;ex kid Wig Out :in Regina so i all 8, $avis .h hint �& .c - He gladly accepted two n:, .,eha rges and ala,• ' He fitted in well, with ibotb young and old;: e even' held .able S u We - U ,b...at.�st1:....e, an old pro. He"capable cookand we've ;all had a: taste of his hospitality of it, there's no waste.. In the kitcerhe's cffec'e t with pans. spoon* and n,ife P k , so. as yet, has 'Pe, need of` beautiful wife. It was in the first year after Stan carne to us a bad: blizzard ilii; with such a big. gust That school Children were going to,sleep on the floor SO many kind villagers opened their door. The manse was so big that they sent Stan a few He cooked a big turkey and thought it might don with thirty or forty young people to feed Some hot dogs and. hamburgers he also did need. For three days and nights there was almost no sleep, There wefe-, long distance hone, call, blit still some did. tweet They ate up the fendald played games by the spare They were happy but ad' s . when they went out the door. Now Stanley has been a big help tous_ all • tie's ready to help ne matter what may befall. He can organize :meetings. and )gives all•a chance To help in..the church wet*. their life to enhance, Stan has many talents and you will agree To visit the sickhe is: geed.. company. Hes willing to help when Nat given the chance,. He can talk, he can swim, he. can sing, he can dance. Thereismany a tale of his tune with us here But it can't be -all told,,,r:ght now, I do„fear He now goes: to Hensall, Itis work to begin, They are certainly lucky to get one like him. Tp Stan in the future we wish you the best. This lastStanza ...,, not intended in jis, est,: May. All of the :best things In life come to yea. and .few trials or hardships in a: you do. MrMcDonald and John Jewittwere called o front t and- !obit read the following; address Written by ,Harry 4eur: "Pear Slam Now Old .MacDonald had a fartn, *Was known by every clan, thy la 'they also had two daughters and a bouncing ch+lbb y • Stan, . As you grow. into. manhood, for you no busting sodeyou left the farm and home behind and pledged, your life to God' But •,here we've got ahead of ourselves, :and so must reverse a wee bit. While: inc at' Pickett. Campbells, you sold clothes that surely all fit, The church, the store, filled full your very life•and you poor lad,were so busy, • you'd no time to choose a wife, There was one than; whose influence to Stan meant quite a lot, lam of course referring to, the Reverend Charles J, AND 'THE CROWD . GATHERED -- . At an appreciation night put together by parishioners of the. LondesboroUnited Church Rev. Stan Mac Donald met with both new and old: friends. They church was filled with friends to wishit best the este for Rev. MacDonald' on his move to Hensall atter spending 9 years in Londesboro: Greeting him outside the church were C kris Roberts,' Londesboro, Mrs. Dave. McLeod, Mitchell, Gordon Shobbrook, Londesboro °a and (left) Stan • MacDonald. (Standard Photo) THE HURON EXPOSIT RI -.fan :MacDonald Ie 1 n Scott,., Though this: association our mind° became quite set, Said you: to all who'd listen "I'll; be a preacher yet. So off to 'Brantford and FiVc Oaks,you, i3 ..•.._tf y....., went without a qualm. The work was hard an. , d steady but to your mind a calm., From thence to half across the west, you, travelled, out in style,If in your heart there lurked WIMP, doubts, they vanished with. each mile, your goal was set, you'd struggle on, though B each road had a bene,'r our high school. you completed, g P your. B.A. . not the end. for. a few more years you worked and toiled with a flock out in; the west. When a minister you tinatl y Y became you vowed to do your best. Now at this time the flock down here in good old, Londesboro were in a , tizzy like to•dav for their minister was to so. The Reverend `' elirnnte?' f ,tom' *fu ,:t Ira?lam` Kv, hat'do , M Who gelded . kleckendorAl youdee had No he heck �+ou .put. 1 wll g l Y.±ott: f. with that to Make : e the sto Rame is also Scott. As:';w reached three score and t1!� � . rY And .who would we int rhyme? Though' going from now close this chapter .o•,. our our village, we're notleftlives 'ere, depart,1 know Londesboro get to ;keep. our t3 � elm you flock alive. From Elwin here in the lurch, For in the there are deep feelings from; t nine e Stan,each anti eve r .:he . F , Merit' came thee. word: that pias y ;?!?s you ._.: a..., � .art roto leavethe west. So have twined . til ,rove ,out ,:each one here assembled, ,to you might: Fe }, P, lR off a call tovou was sent and church. honor you to -night, Goes out we all rw the rest, A Each person in the our deepest wish for you, its r • Il -Haul it was loaded upwith congregation learned to take you ,keep up'"the fight, The, ' their place and take a b;; and'fight to bringthen :ws of all the things you' needed, MC rl? c job g. , IWPIS out to reach'de it Well,. with a smile upon Christ to all the listening ears Then you set s' ourhome, though the speed their fate. There were too and that you'll have the 4 'a y accti fish en :to health and strength to o signs weren't all. heeded- tr} ny .,.__ lift m ts, ... ai s for You blew into our lift: here in detail and .l'm many years. Londesboro that if 1 tried it l surelyAnd as yon now are town saying this Sere y. Y , looks like the life. would fail, I'd miss out learning to take up your new w were Maybe o e or two or a be life the one. thin we',ve. But some: do • n here m Y n m Y t R wondering, that big house several more. The missed: regretted's'thaty,ou stillhave ones might climb up to where no wife 'cease then by Wish no Wife? '. . Now that was back in they'd make an even score. you'd :tow the mark, though seventy, just nineshortears When we hear of your of course we Mean no harms, y o I . o us when, we sa *hats theonly wondenngwe're wondering just why you'd leave aur church and head down south, could it be for warmer C,uwrch' f ��'ed' for Rev.. McDonald's.::foreweti. United Church was. filled to capacity on Sunday a.m. when Rev. McDonald preached his farewell. service. Greeting the worshippers were Nick Whyte and David Lear: Ushers were Kathy Radford, Trait Mitchell, Diane Bromley And Susan Jameison. Service began. with Gospel hymn, sing with Mrs. Glen McGregor organist and Mrs. Allen Shaddick choir director. Mrs. Margaret t Whyte.. clerk of session, invited the parents to present their children" to Rev. McDonald for baptism. Allison Elizabeth daughter of Art and Gloria Burt. Ryan, Williamson son of Donald and; Pat Jewitt. Robert Craig. .son of Bev. and Betty Jewitt and; Rebecca Elizabeth daughter of Brian and Brenda Wilkinson. Choir anthem was "Happy the home with Bob Thompson taking- solo part, Marjorie `Duizer, and Bob Thompson duet part.' Rev. Mcbonrild's message was "My church text'.' who do men say: the son of Man is? Matthew Chapter 16: 13-20 next Sunday Rev:. Gordon Hessel- wood will have char$e of service. ~fila years to ,continue McRoldaklk nyith aII best wis o the tion of the from tfl.., ot+n�Jia . 1400001yo.United Church. We ask you . ou to accept this gift as a tam enti of our appteeintiort for ail your many acts of kindness to us through, these past 9 years• sack lee end Mien Bosman, presented' hhn, with a coloured T'. V and ;a Purse of Morley S thanked alts. Start k • .... to .... fitting way and closedwith a reading, "Being a pastor" " The evening closed .with ce the l "Re hymn , "Rejoice y Lord King" Rev. McDonald asked blessings and all .rehired to church parlors for lunch and; fellowship, He had also been presented with gifts from:' Burns and Londesboro T.P and others. • THEY CAME TOSAY GOOD -EYE:: At a special, service in Londesboro` Sunday night Stan MacDonald was honoured'. Mr. MacDonald Is leaving the United Church for a ` post' in Herman. Remember/ , it takes but a moment to . place ` an Expositor. Want Ad.. Dial-' 527-.0240::. Attend anniversary Sympathy is extended to. Mr Dave Kember and family On . death of Mrs. ''Kember: on May8, age St years: Congratulation's to Mr,. . and. Mrs: Carman Riley• on birth of their daughter Lee Ann on May 7th in Winghan hospital, a sister for Clint. Mr. and Mrs: Tom Allen attended the SOth Wedding Anniversary of their cousins ,Mr. and'Mrs. E& Alexander at Hensall, Saturday, May Sth. Rev, McDonald moved 'On Saturday to his new charge :in Hensall. We : wish ;hint happiness. His Mother Spent several days with him. `Mrs. -Bob`Burns • and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Cohn Pate.Son, London visited on Mother's Day with daughter Mr. and: Mrs. ,Jerry Smith' and family, Kincardine. Sorry:to report .Mr, : Wm. E. Manning was admitted to', St.: Joseph's hospital, London having :surgery :on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Wm.. Hamilton Moorefield spent last week with their daughter Mr: and Mrs. Bob Thompson . This is the only notice you'll' receive' that your su1.scription, is due. CHECK Y. ADDRESS'. on the front of your paper EXAMPLE HERE'S HbW Mr. .Doe' subscription ex - Doe, -john D , pries the first: of May 1979'. R.R.6, Walton'.. 'The last digit at, right May 2-1-0'-9 indicates the year of expiry. 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