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j-(8:o:r:o Wee1y ines, Weýdnesday, March:12. 1997 Kendal Colun ( FRom AROuND oÈ by Phylis Lowery Damn that Groundhog. Thought spring was going to be early, mLore snow; at least it isn't cold. Heard from Holland this morning, it is 18C there. We really shouldn't complain too much, at least we haven't been treat- ed to a bad ice storm or we haven't had the roads blocked with snow like. some other years. Enough about the wéather--think spring. Sunday the ski hili was busy. There was a goo~d turnout at church. Not many children--schooi break, they are away visitlng. We welcomed Rev. Black and Lorraine back. They have been away to the sunny south an-d visited with Lyle and Yvonne Bender. The Service opened with Rev. Black welcoming every- one and lighting the Christ candie. Prayers were offered for the fil, for those travelling and a prayer of thankfulness for Mary Lofthouse, that she was not injured when her van went off the road and flipped whiie driving on the 6th line. The roads off the main high- ways can be very deceiving with icy patches that just look wet. The gathering hyrnns were, 'There Is A Fountain", "Deep And Wide", and "By My Spirit". The choir sang a beautiful hyn, "A Song Holy Angeis Cannot Sing". The children were cailed to the front. David asked them to turn around and look at the aduits. Let's see what they thlnik. Then he asked the questLions "How many like to talk to people?" Ail the aduits put up their hands. "How many don't like it when peo- pie don't talk back to you?" Everyone's hands went up, children's too. "How many don't like it when it is 50 noisy you can't he heard?" Ail hands up. Then he asked the chiidren, "'How many don't like it when their parents don't talk to you"? AU the children's hands went up. Sometimes you find your- self i a place where you can't taik loud like at school or where someone is resting, 50 you whisper. Gpd wants you to talk to Himý That is prayer. You can taik to'Him out ioud, you can whisper or you can talk to Him silently in your heart. The children's hymn was, "He's Got The Whole World". The Prayer of Self- I Exam~ination and the Words of Assurance were given. The Scripture was from Jeremiah 29:1-11. The Sermon was titled, "Today and Tomorrow". Who was Jeremiah? He is not one of the prophets we know much about, yet he was one of the prophets of the people who had had every- thing taken away from them. They feit abandoned and lost by God. Many people today are feel- - - - J by Roy Forrester ing they are alone. They are confused and uncertain. They see closing of hospitals. They are afraid to go out alone. They fear the loss of their per- sonal safety. They fear they are unioved and alone and they fear the future. We won- der wvhere God is. The people of Jeremiah were no different--they felt forgotten and lost. That Is why Jeremiah is so impor- tant. He was God's spokesperson. He told themn to buiîd houses, plant gar- dens and live on the food from these gardens. He tqld them "to get on with their lives". That message is still good today. We are where we are because that is where God wants us to be. He has not abandoned us. He has a plan for us. Work for your family. Work for your community. When your community pros- pers--you prosper tbo. WAhat is the community. your family, your Church, your neiglibours, your coun- try, the place where you live. Christian faith was neyer meant to be solitary. There is no such thing as a lone Christian. Christianity is a community--a group of believers supporting one another. It was once said that to destroy your enemies, make them your friends. Talk to your neighb ours, make them want to be part of what you are doing. Make no mistake--the people are watchlng. They watch to see if the lights are on at the Church at 6:30 a.m. every Saturday morning. They watch to see how many cars are at the Church and how often the Church is being used. At one time every house- hold in the village of Kendai and surrounding area had someone attending the Church. They trusted their neighbours. They left their doors unlocked. Their chul- dren were safe playing alone outdoors. Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could feel that safe. We would feel so well we wouldn't need to worry so much. We wouldn't need to take pilîs to relieve stress. God has a plan for each of us and when we learn to accept this, we should feel better. God does not mean us to do this alone but with oth- ers. Rejoice that God does have a plan for us and our tomorrows. The hymn, "What A Friend We, Have In Jesus" was sung. The Prayer of Thankfulness and Offering given followed by the Prayer of Concern and Commitment. The closing hymn was, "He Leadeth Me". A time of feilowship fol- lowed in the CE room with coffee and cookies. There will be a new Bible Study on Wednesday, March l9th at Kendal U.C. at 7:30 p.m. The study will be on the Book of Acts. Like thirty-nine others, most from Orono, it was an early ise last Wednesday. Lomna Atkins left no roomn for 'sleep-ins' if you were to catch the 8:45 take-off for the Toronto Flower and *Garden Show, "Canada Blooms" at the Congress Centre. But it was not only those from Orono who had been coerced into thé gate- opening time. Every bus trip for the show sureiy arrives for the opening bell. The garden walk into the centre, naturally crowded. was bordered with colourful spring flowers of al descriptions. A great intro- duction to a great show. The six acres of displays, etc., etc. certainly aliowed for the fanning out of those ln attendance and seldom for the next hours did I encounter those of the Orono-based tour. Immediately on entecring the show I was taken with the Royal Bank Flower Hall. "A Hall of Fame" no doubt Bowmanvil le Toastmasters News At the March 4th meeting thie words "Month and March" formed the basis for diverse discussions as Toastinasters led us down vanious paths which displayed the unique perspective of each member. Toastmaster Michael Sullivan led the assembly through a spirited business session as he injected apt one liers to keep us aiert and on track. Toastmaster Marek chai- lenged each member to put an individual interpretation on a famous quotation., Toastmaster Gordon West and Toastmaster Durk Bruinsma competed in the prepared speeches. Two guests conveyed their pleasure at their warm wel-' corne and being included in parts of the meeting when they s50 wished. Why not join us any Tuesday evening 7:30 - 9:00 at the "Darlington Hydro Information Centre". For more information please cal Irene Konzelmann 983-9423. 4On Saturday. March 22 at 7p.m. there will be Puppets and Black Light Show at Kendal U.C. Maundy Thursday a Seder Supper will be served. March 27th at 6:30 p.m. If you are interested you must have a ticket as only 48 will be served. Caîl 786-2950. "Some people are.so pes- simistic they'd complain about the noise if opportuni- ty knocked." with entnies from far and wide. The winners frm First to Fourth were on display in the many catagories showing ingenuity and design that was mind- boggling. 0f equal interests were the typed judge comments for each entry. This gives the viewer the opportunity to pit their own opinion with that of the judge. This happened a number of years ago when a judge of art at the Orono Fair had included their comments. It certainiy adds a further dimension to the attraction. This was also true with the event at the Canada Blooms show. It called for more than one viewing on Wednesday. The Loblaw>s Garden had to be the top contender in the garden category. It was being continually used as a backdrop for many photos. Flowering Clematis clung to a six-foot iron-wrought fence which made for a spectacular show. It even had bird 'chirps' softly giving another natural aspect to the garden. It will be remembered. There were many other interests and one 1 found most interesting was the proposai for the restoration of the Don Valley Brick Works. We ail pass the Brick Works on the Don Valley just north of the Bayview STUTT'S PHARMACY NEW OWNER'S SALE Kodak Fun Saver Camera 15 exp. Outdoor $3.99 Regular $1 0.99 Kleenex 2 ply 60's 790 Regular $1 .39 -Royal Paper Towels Extra Strong 2 Roils 990 Regular $2.99 25% OFF CARLTON CARDS Selected Gift1 !WraD Hait Price Check our selectiorh of Easter Chocolates Off ering a COMPLI DIABETES Ci - METERS - BLOOD LE-F ýETE SELECTION 0F SARE PRODUCT ERS - INJECTION DEVICES We provide trainind on Diabetes Products. Store Hou rs: Monday to Friday 9 arn - 6 pI Saturcay 9am - 5pm 983-5009- -7D eut-off. The Brick Works dates back to 1890 and ils products can stili be viewed in the construction of Casa Loma, Massey Hall and many other Toronto buildings. The 48 acre property is now under the mantie of the Conservation Authority. It remains in public ownership. With the support of many interests, Including volun-eers, the first step towards a Quarry Garden is to be undertaken this May. The general public will benefit. It was my first such bus trip and certainly a day well spent. Hlockey News (continued from page 7) final 2 minutes of the gaine when Bowmanville managed to score twice to wrap up a 4- 2 win. Keep trying Orono! Playing well for Orono was Sarah Donnelly. Josh McRobb, Ryan Knox, Bryce Bourgeois, Michael Hisson, Scott Henderson, Matt Sinit, Reid McDonald, Brandon West, Robyn Henderson, Doug Deboo, Andy Kadykalo, Jobnny Gregg and our stead- fast net-minder Andrew Perun. Classified Advertising Works! But Why Take Our Wford For It. Place One Today,