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A
Word from the Worship Committee
Submitted
by Ruth Gilliatt, Chair
"Unless
the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it." I
came unexpectedly upon this quotation in a book I was reading
recently. My first thought was of the individual soul as "the
house"; my next thought was of the community of the Church - in
particular, Centennial United Church. The Worship Committee's earnest
desire is to do all it can to work with the Lord to "build the
house" of Centennial's worship services so that they will bring
help, support, vision and guidance to the congregation who meet each
Sunday. A couple of sentences later I read, "I heard the words
of Jesus: 'A new commandment I give you: that you should love one
another, as I have loved you'." May that be the focus of each of
us!
The Worship and Outreach Committees would be delighted if
someone in the congregation felt that he/she would be willing to lead
a service at the Glengarry Hospital one Sunday. The "faithful
few", who extend our Church's mission to the Hospital would find
their task much easier if help from the congregation were
forthcoming. Please give this request some thought!
Centennial
United Choir Report
Toni Henderson,
Secretary
As
summer draws to a close, the Centennial Choir is as busy as ever. We
try to provide music during the months of July and August when
anthems are not included in the order of service. We were very
pleased to have great tenor soloist Ted Taylor, then a lovely duet by
Lois McGill and Betty Walshaw, and a beautiful solo by Charles Dool.
We are currently rehearsing a quintet (no less), a solo, and a duet
to round out our holiday season.
We were delighted to have
Robert Neufeld with us on the organ while Ron and Daphne McCormick
vacationed. Robert often presides at the piano or theatre organ
(which he donated to Centennial). We all appreciate his talents,
along with his ready wit and accommodating nature.
We still
need more tenors, so if any of you are so inclined, dust off your
vocal chords and join us.
GREETERS
NEEDED
Do
you like to talk and meet friends, old and new? Do you have a sunny
disposition and a willingness to help out? Have I got a job for you!
Centennial needs more greeters for both the front and the David
Street entrances. We need people willing to volunteer for a month of
Sundays and people willing to be on the spare list for those Sundays
when someone is sick or away. You must be at church by about 10:20
and are done in time to go in to the service.
If you are willing
to help out please contact Norma Hardy at 385-5620.