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The Citizen, 2010-02-04, Page 18Betty and Jim Ross greeted wor-shippers at Knox United Church onSunday, Jan. 31.Rev. Tom Murray welcomed thecongregation. Birthday greetingswere extended to Adel Dodds whowill be celebrating her 19th birthday on Friday. The children and youth adjourned to watch the movie, Oliver based on the story, Oliver Twist. The senior choir sang, Every Day is a Gift from the Lord, accompanied by pianist Elizabeth Procter and flutist Elizabeth Stennett. Dorothy Coultes was the secretary for the meeting, called to worship. To worship is the primary task of the church. It is impossible to worship well and not be challenged into taking up the church’s mission. Worship will be shaped and coloured by the culture of the people who worship. Worship is not a matter of simply doing things right or wrong. Worship is a matter of putting God in the centre of all of life. Living worship is the energy that makes everything else in church life possible. Every religion is based on worship. Every life is based on worship. Every desire is based on worship of some- thing or someone. The Song of Praise was, All Earth is Waiting. Rev. Tom Murray said it is chal- lenging to have a leadership role in today’s faith communities. Yet the promise of God is that where there is such a challenge, God in Christ will be present. Where there are chal- lenges, the Holy Spirit will help peo- ple meet them. As Rev. Murray prepared his gift to the congregation in the Convenanting Service last May, it wasn’t surprisingto him that the Holy Spirit led him toshare the keys as the objects thatwould point the congregants to thefuture, a future with a freedom inChrist.Rev. Tom knew when he picked up the book, A Field Guide for the Missional Congregation Embarking on a Journey of Transformation, while on study leave that these keys promised a “better” tomorrow. A tomorrow that will be found as peo- ple follow Christ as their guide to God’s promised future. Shannon Bieman, co-chairman of the meeting and head of the official board thanked everyone for all duties that were performed within the church and thanked Doug Walker for his years of service as head of the official board. Ruth Gordon read the list of those who had passed away. Robert Gordon Bosman, Verlaine Van Camp, James Lamont, Margaret Walsh and George Inglis. After the memorial prayer, the congregation sang, Those Hearts That We Have. Steve Coultes reported for 2009 and Shannon Bieman and himself being on the nominating committee will find replacements of the mem- bers retiring on the various commit- tees and report at a later meeting. The song of Commitment was, O Jesus I Have Promised. George Procter head of the trustees, Gordon Folkard, head of the Stewards and Ken Procter, head of the session shared information. The shared scripture was Psalm 126, and Philippians 1: 3-11, the new international version. John Nixon, head of the manse committee, Pat Barnes head of min- istry and personnel and Donna Shawhead of the social committee eachgave their report.Joyce Vincent and Ken Proctertook up the offering which was dedi-cated.Jim Barnes gave an update report on the Food Grain Project. The ministry reports, financial statements and budget for 2010 were shared. The gospel was read and God’s word was shared. The message was entitled, Set Your Colours and Follow God’s Dream. The colours people choose deter- mine what path they will follow. They too have experienced broken dreams. There is hope in life today. Paul’s goal was to preach and teach the love of God. Because people haveChrist present they can make a differ-ence. Out of these dreams they needto respond to the cries of help. Theyneed to keep on dreaming even whenthe roads are blocked to follow God’sdream and fulfill his duties. Shannon shared the story with new directions, courtesies and grace. I Feel The Winds of God was sung. Elizabeth Procter accompanied all the hymns. The Blessing concluded the morning worship service and annual meeting. This was the first time the annual meeting was held with the church service. All the reports were tabled, motion moved, seconded, com- ments/questions, amendments and additions and voted on. PAGE 18. THE CITIZEN,THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2010.Meeting held as part of service at Knox An interesting fact about February 2010: there will be four Mondays, four Tuesdays, four Wednesdays, four Thursdays, four Fridays, four Saturdays and four Sundays. This only happens every 11 years. On Friday, Feb. 5 there is a com- munity potluck at the Belgrave Community Centre at noon. Bring dishes and cutlery. Harold, Nancy and Kendall Jardin participated in Huron County Alzheimer’s Walk for Memories held at F.E. Madill Secondary School on Saturday, Jan. 23. Thanks is extended to all who donated towards this event. The walk was very well attended and the financial support was generous. 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Many of the poorest people construct shelters for their families from mate- rial gathered at the garbage dump. Dorothy Coultes thanked him for a very enlightening story of the country and the work of the volunteers. The business meeting was conduct- ed by the president Doreen Marks with the minutes, treasurer’s report and corresponding given by Dorothy Coultes. It was decided to sponsor Nancy Jardin with $50 for the Walk for Memories. The Erland Lee Home is in need of extensive repairs and the WI branch- es are asked for financial help. There is a request for a catered meal of 80 people to be held on July 15 by the Probus group. The FWIO conference will be held at Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo on June 4, 5, 6. The dead- line for registration is March 1 and the cost is $295 per person for the three days. The members are reminded to bring items for the Children’s Hospital to the February and March meetings. The contents of the Tweedsmuir Books were discussed and a commit- tee report is to be given at the next meeting. Five members gathered at the home of Doreen Marks on Jan. 21 to make padded tote bags with Doreen as instructor. The next meeting will be on Tuesday, Feb. 16 starting with a potluck lunch at noon. A musical pro- gram will follow. Potluck begins Belgrave WI On Jan. 11, eight members of the Walkerburn Club met at the home of Eileen McClinchey. Pat Hunking was the president of the month. Pat opened the meeting with a poem, then read a letter about overseas work from Oxfam and fol- lowed with prayer. Pat’s niece works for Oxfam. Eileen McClinchey read the min- utes of the November meeting and the roll call was answered with “something you hope to do this win- ter.” Deanna Snell gave the treasurer’s report in Ila Cunningham’s absence. Donations will be made to the Auburn Lions Club and Brighter Future’s Ministry. Quilt blocks were handed out to be embroidered. The next meeting will be on Feb. 8 at the home of Dorothy Schneider. Christena Gross will be president of the month, Eileen McClinchey will supply lunch and Deanna Snell will have the program. Roll call will be answered with a toiletry item for the Women’s Shelter. Dorothy Schneider read, Forgive Me When I Whine, and had a contest on slogans. Eileen McClinchey and Christena Gross served lunch and a social hour was enjoyed. Walkerburn Club members hear letter from Oxfam Classified advertisements published in The Citizen are now available on our website at www.north- huron.on.ca