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The Citizen, 1998-02-04, Page 22Compiled by June Fothergill Phone 523-4360 Happy Gang hears of trip WHERE DO YOU TURN TO SEE WHO GOT MARRIED? YOUR NEWSPAPER: The link to your community Compiled by Kay Lapp Phone 526-7264 The news from uburn Walkerburn club quilts REGAL 406 Wallace Ave. N. CAPITAL PLANNERS Ustowel, Ont NOW 1L3 LTD. Bus. 1-800-291-1353 - • ' Res. (519) 347-2569 • Colour Printing • Posters • Letterheads • Envelopes • Business Cards • Business Forms • Brochures • Flyers • Carbonless Forms Did you know! The best time to invest was 20 years ago, the second best time is now. Independence & Trust Susan Carter "Serving Canadians Since 1968" Financial Consultant Some of our products and services. Retirement & tax planning, mutual funds, GIC's, RRSP's PAGE 22. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1998. Parish hosts guest speaker ondesboro The news from Musical prelude with Nancy Park, organist, welcomed the congregation to the United Church, Auburn on Sunday, Feb. 1 at 10 a.m. The opening chorus was We Are One in the Spirit, We are One in the Lord. Rev. Paul Ross gave the church announcements. The annual congregational meeting is Sunday, Feb. 15 following the worship service. A meal will be served. Persons with initials A-H are asked to bring cookies or squares and I - Z are to bring sandwiches. Guest minister next Sunday, Feb. 8 will be Richard Bain of London. On Tuesday, Feb.I0 at 2 p.m. a special guest will be at Londesboro. She is the United Church Stewardship consultant Barbara Plante. This is to help her understand the views on the M and S fund. It should be very worthwhile. The board is to meet on Tuesday, Feb. 10 in the Sunday School room. Vera Penfound welcomed the Walkerbum club to her home on Jan. 26 with an excellent attendance. Members were pleased to welcome Jackie McNee and Audrey Boonstoppel. This was quilting day. One quilt was on the frame so the club picked up their needles and went to work. It was a large quilt but many hands make less work so it was done quite quickly. The business meeting was held. Vera opened with a suitable poem "Snow" followed by Ethel Ball offering prayer. The minutes of the last meeting were read and treasurer Bernice Norman gave her report. One hundred dollars had been donated for "Ice Storm Relief' but $156.65 was still in the bank and $13.44 on hand. Letters of thanks were also read. Friends at Restvicw Home appreciate their gifts. Members decided to give to two others totalling six people. They will receive birthday gifts also. In discussion about need for help Beginning Jan. 26, people across Ontario will be able to leave messages of encouragement for Canadian Olympic Athletes through a special 1-888 number. The Olympic Connections Line, 1-888-439-TEAM (8326), prompts callers to leave a message for their favourite athlete on Canada's Olympic Team. Messages will be transcribed and sent via the Internet to special e-mail addresses created for athletes and accessed at the Olympic Village in Nagano. "The Olympics are special for everyone," says Bruce Barr, Bell's group vice-president, marketing communications and retail sales. "Were proud to „lend our service to The invitation to worship was based on Psalm 71. "In God, we hope and in God, we trust. He is our rock and our fortress." The hymn that followed was The Wise May Bring their Learning. This was followed by prayer, a confession of sins to God and His assurance of pardon. The children were then called to the front. Rev. Ross had a teddy bear hiding in his mystery bag. This was a special bear with "I love you" written on it. Rev. Ross asked the children about their parents' anger at times. They must always realize that this anger is because they love them. Prayer on love by Rev. Ross and the children closed this. The children went to their classes while the congregation sang Jesus Loves the Little Children. The hymn Take up your Cross was sung followed by Rev. Ross reading from I Corinthians. In this Apostle Paul spoke of charity that never fails. "We should live with Audrey Boonstoppel spoke of mothers who came for aid for their children. Those mothers need assistance in clothing for themselves also. Sales slips from Knechtel's and Zehrs were collected. The various quilts were displayed and discussed. Jackie McNee offered to purchase one of them. When finished they will be sent where most appropriate. No definite date was set but the Club plans to take a tour into Mennonite country. Audrey Boonstoppel offered her home for the meeting on Feb. 23. Ethel Ball will be programme convenor. Offering and draw were then taken and Audrey was the winner of the prize donated by Kay Lapp. The club gathered around the table. Grace was sung. Vera served Queen Elizabeth cake and ice cream. Following lunch the members returned to the quilting frame, so the second one was completed before they left for home. help the people of Ontario share the Olympic spirit directly with our athletes in Nagano." faith, hope and charity." Second scripture was from Luke 4. He told the people that a prophet was never believed in his own country. The crowd was annoyed and tried to kill him. The hymn Rise Up, Men of God was then sung followed by Rev. Ross's sermon. The topic was "Tough Love", He began with a recording of What the World Needs Now. That song is true because regardless of nationality, race, colour, there must be love. Love must be given to everyone here on earth. God is with us always and regardless of circumstances love must prevail." Prayer of thanks and concern for love on this earth followed by The Lord's Prayer in unison was then given. Collection was received, followed by doxology and the offertory prayer. The closing hymn was Zion's King Shall Reign Victorious benediction given and three-fold amen. Church bd. to meet Mrs. Marion Haggitt has returned home from the hospital to recuperate. She has home care daily for two hours. Fortunately her good neighbours are there to assist. Mrs. Betty Archambault also is home from the hospital. We wish her an excellent recovery. The United Church board is to meet at the Sunday School room on Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 8 p.m. Threshers donate $500 The Huron Pioneer Thresher Reunion and Hobby Show Association have committed to a donation of $500 to help. the victims of Eastern Ontario's ice storm. Vice-President George Underwood had travelled to the devestated area and upon his return suggested at a recent Association meeting that funds be sent. The donation is being made to the Ontario Rural Relief Fund. "It was something that as a rural- based group we could do to help and hope that others will perhaps follow suit," said Secretary Steve Tiffin. With Osteoporosis a fractured hip could be a life sentence. Osteoporosis •• Society • • of Canada Call 1-800-463-6842 for more information. The first 1998 meeting of Londesboro Happy Gang Seniors was held at the hall on Wednesday, Jan. 28. After 0 Canada and grace members enjoyed a delicious pot luck dinner. Ethel Ball of Auburn showed pictures of her trip to Malta and Tunisia. She was presented with a gift. Rita gave the treasurer's report. The next card party is Friday, Feb. 13 at 8 p.m. For the February meeting the committees are: cake, Reta Kelland J. Jewitt plays bagpipes Greeters at Londesboro United Church on Sunday, Feb. 1 were Helen Dale and Marie Bromley. Ushers were Bob and Karen Trick. John Jewitt played the bagpipes. The sermon topic was "Tough Love". Next Sunday the guest speaker is Mr. Richard Bain of London. and Phyllis Tyndall and ice cream, Florence Snell and Addie Hunking. Members will entertain another club in the spring. They will invite Van Tucker Club to the March meeting. Senior Games is in Mitchell on June 15 and 16. Euchre was played. Winners were: high lady, Phyllis Tyndall; lone hands, Alietta Hoggart; low, a tie, Mary Peel and Beth Knox; men's high, Orville Kelland; lone hands, Edythe Beacom; low, Lome Hunking. Bell offers 1-888 number for Olympic connection BLYTEDICAL „......„. it C NIC DR. JANET ZETTEL DR. DAN ROOYAKKERS Tues. 1-5 , Thurs. 1-5, Fri. 9-1 Call: 523-4567 for appointments New patients welcome