The Citizen, 2007-04-12, Page 23Why is Easter Sunday the mostattended church service of the yeararound the world? This was thequestion posed by Rev. Pat Cook tobegin her message at LondesboroughUnited Church on Sunday, April 8. The message brought to
congregants on Easter Sunday is the
reason. That message is powerful.
The morning’s Gospel reading,
Luke 24: 1-12, was the resurrection
story. The sorrow of the crucifixion
on Good Friday was replaced by fear
and concern on the third day when
the women found the tomb
empty.
But the message of the angel is the
same powerful message spoken from
pulpits around the world on Easter
Sunday, “He Is Risen”. God’s power
triumphs over death and is stronger
than any problems Christians may
face in life. God’s plan for Jesus to
die and live again for all of us is a
powerful truth.
Jesus burst the bonds of death. The
signs of spring are signs of new life
found in the Easter story. The
anthems offered by the senor choir
echoed the message of Easter,
“Hallelujah! Jesus Lives!” and “My
Lord, What a Morning!”
During the children’s time with
Rev. Pat, she read them a story titled
“The Best Thing About Easter”. The
book space about a variety of neat
things children like about Easter,
such as the chocolate candy and
Easter eggs, seeing the new animals
on the farm, finding springtime
flowers and birds and dressing up in
new clothes for church. But the best
thing about Easter as decided by the
book and the children gathered at the
front, is Jesus.
Putting faith into action by
donating to the Mission and Service
fund of the United Church of Canadais a collective way to have God’schurch in the whole world. Thesemonies fund God’s church outsideour own building. The church iswherever God wants us to be throughthe Mission and Service fund was the
theme of the Minute for Missions
read that morning by Shelby
Radford.
Many members of Londesborough
United Church were responsible for
the beautiful lilies and hydrangeas
that brought the joy of Easter and
spring to the sanctuary. These flowers
were donated in memory of family
members.
Flowers on the stands at the front
of the sanctuary had been placed in
memory of Elgin Penfound by
members of his family. Elgin’s
funeral took place in the sanctuary on
Thursday, April 5.
Elgin was a private man whose
gentle and quiet manner left its mark
on our church and community. He
shared God’s love to all around and
was the force behind the church’s
annual Songfest.
As noted by Rev. Cook, every life
leaves some afterglow to sustain
those who grieve. Elgin’s nieces and
nephew have wonderful memories to
carry with them.
Rev. Cook will be on vacation from
April 13 - 22. In case of an
emergency contact Steve Hildebrand
at 519-527-1991. As a result Rev.
Cecil Wittich will conduct the
Londesborough service with help
from the youth group.
The youth group is taking part in a
famine weekend which ends after the
Sunday morning service. The 14
young people are looking for
sponsors. The monies raised will be
used for projects in Third World
countries. If you would like to helpcontact Crystal Whyte.Members of the session are askedto gather for a short meetingfollowing the morning service thiscoming Sunday.The Londesborough UCW are
having a “show and tell” session at
their April 16 meeting. You are
encouraged to bring along a current
hobby or interest to work on and
share your knowledge about with the
rest. Also bring along an item for the“baking basket” for the CampMenesetung auction. Dessert will beserved at 7:30 p.m.The annual LondesboroughSongfest takes place Sunday,April 15beginning at 7 p.m. Admission for
this popular evening of gospel music
is $8 at the door. A number of groups
from this area as well as others from
Kincardine and Harriston will share
their love of music.
The character attribute being
given emphasis at Hullett Central
School in the month of April is
“honesty”.
Pupils and staff will be
discussing the importance of being
trustworthy, sincere and truthful.
This coming Friday evening
everyone is invited and encouraged
to attend the school’s community
fun and silent auction night.
Despite the act that it is Friday
The 13th, the event will be lucky
for those whose bids are the highest
for the many and varied silent
auction items.
The excitement this night always
precipitates will banish any
superstitions.
All the young folk enjoy the face
painting, clowns, candy floss and
ice cream while the adults bid and
purchase items from the bake table.
An added feature this year is the
invitation to all former students and
staff of Hullett to drop by and
celebrate the school’s 40th birthday
– a trip down memory lane.
Activities begin at 5:30 p.m. and
admission is free.
Because the world is just not the
safe and carefree place we would
like it to be for our children, a
variety of personal safety
workshops will be held at the
school in the upcoming weeks.
All are designed to help our
young folk make informed and
wise decisions as they grow and
mature.
The Grade 6s will be doing a VIP
program – Values, Influences and
Peers.
This program focuses on the
challenges that face adolescents
and their decision making.
An internet safety program for
Grades 6 to 8 is slated for April 16.
Grade 7 and 8 pupils will have a
drug education session on April 26
and a drinking and driving session
on May 7.
Bullying and bicycle safety
sessions will involve all grades
during May.
As parents and grandparents you
might want to talk with the children
in your world about these
programs. It might make a
difference to them to be aware of
your interest and concern.
THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2007. PAGE 23.
Allan Bosman was feeling a little
blue about having a significant
birthday that has him marking a new
decade. So on Saturday morning
several dozen folk surprised him by
by dropping by to offer well wishes.
A milestone celebration he won’t
soon forget that may have him
looking forward to the next.
Early in February a white furry
rodent predicted an early spring
rather than six more weeks of
winter. Perhaps to spite Wiarton
Willy, Old Man Winter wreaked
havoc on our area throughout
February and into March. After
about six weeks the sun shone, the
temperature warmed up and the
snowbanks disappeared. People
were actually digging out shorts and
sandals.
Huron County winter returned
with a blast again last weekend. Yet
another Thursday had motorists
questioning the wisdom of travel.
Spring flowers, birds and another
white furry rodent were confused by
conditions which lasted through the
whole Easter weekend. Just what
might be in store for Mother’s
Day? I’ll certainly be glad to see
the last of the fuel man for the
season.
The Londesborough Lions Club
Olde Tyme Country Breakfast is on
Sunday,April 15 between 9 a.m. and
1 p.m. Adults eat for $6 and children
under six eat free.
Honesty
attribute
for April
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Minister asks Easter question at service
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