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- Orono ýWeekW Tlme9s, Wd!nesday, ýApril 21, 1j903ý Week Designations It-would have to be a fact that there is not likely a week left in the year that hasn't been designated for somne worthy cause or purpose. The fact is many weeks have to accommodate more than one cause. t is true this week with at least two designated weeks being celebrated and perliaps more. Its National Volunteer Week and as well Earth Week Both are being recognized in this community with local events taking place. The Town of Newcastle is preseniting certificates for volunteers who have been providing a volunteer service to-the community and its people, somre we understand, for u pwards of fifty years. The event is being held at the Bowmanville Recreation Complex with ceremionies starting at 7 p.m. This is a first for the Town and again we understand there has been great response for local organizations to have their volunteers so rewarded. lt is interesting that volunteers across Canada provide more thýan $13 billion worth of service annually. t is stated that some 13 million Canadians do volunteer in one form or anoilier. But this week is also Earth Week which has become an international event over the past years. Again a worthwhile designation for an excellent purpose and cause. t has many facets with most related to the environment and to a great extent the continuation of ourexistence on this earth. Whether or not you wish to get involved or not you can with a garbage bag and rake in downtown Orono Saturday morning commencîng at 9: 30 a.m. We do feel that more recognition should be given to Earth Week as it relates to the environment whether it is a clean-up, the planting of a tree, joining a naturalists club or making a greater effort in reducing the mounds of garbage that pass through our possession. lt has been reported ILt was interesting to read this past week that Durham Regional Police have been filling out reports forms when firearms have been drawn. The report states that no complaints have been heard from those who have filed 54 reports of which 36 were the result of drawing their handgun. The reports did resuit in three officers being sent for retraining and this Las caused no problem for those involved. t was a mnatter of sub-standard knowledge of the rules that govern police actions. This is a far cry from that brought out the first of the year when the Provincial govemnment called for reporting of guns drawn by an officer. The Police Union growled and the whole affair became ugly and bitter. But as has happened for the past tiiree months in Durham and we expect ini most other centres and communities the whole issue has died down and one would have to believe that in the first place was a demonstration of strengtli on the part of the union to better their own end. t is a shame to waste so much energy on such as cause as was promoted by the union. A tidy sum t lias reported that when'and if Ontario Hydre layoffs some 4500 it will cost Hydro some $500 million in severance pay. t works out, on average to $1 10,000 per employee. A tidy sum indeed. Kendal News by Phyllis Lowery This week has been a little more spring like, aithougli it stili hasn't warmed up as mPucli as 1 would like. The snow lias almost ail disappeared, smail amounts can stili bc seen in the dips and hollows of the hlis. My. two crocus came up and flowered and have died down, the tulips are showing signs of buds. What we need is a warm rainflot the snowflakes seen coming down on Saturday, even if they didn't reach the ground. Sunday wasn't a bad day, there was a good attendance out at church. The service opened with the Invitation to Worship, the Prayer of Approadli, and the hymn, "Corne Share With Us". The children were called forward and David asked them the question, "How many like to eat lunch, what do you have for lunch?" The dhldren answered, peanut butter, hiot dogs, soup, sandwiches. In asking aduits, it is found that most have a sandwich, some soup or salad. Nearly everyone lias bread in some formn at lunch. David told the chldren that today we are having bread and juice. The bread may be cut up in small squares but it is the same bread. At the Lord's table Jesus did not use special bread or wine. t becomes special because we are sliaring it in the Churcli, at the table of God. The children's hymn was, "H1e Paid a Debt". The Scripture readings were from Luke 24: 13-35. The sermon was titled, "Christ Will Also Corne to You". Here il is the Sunday after Easter, it is liard to picture liow alone the followers of Jesus felt. Their leader and inspiration had been arrested, coni'icted, tortured and killed, and Iess than thirty-six hours later when they had gone te visit his grave, it was empty. Someone had stolen Jesus body. "We, know how it went," but they didn't they feit Jesus had abandoned them. t had been a lousy weekend, Jesus had been arrested, he had been crucified, he had been buried and now he had disappeared. Someone had claimed that an angel had said the body was not stolen, rather, Jesus had been raised from the dead. If this was true where was he? He must have abandoned them, better Jesus should be dead than have playeti them all for suckers and skipped out leaving them confused and -hurt. Something they had believed in, had comne unravelled. Strange things were happening. Who were Cleopas and his friend, we only hear his name mentioned in one passage of the Bible and lis friend's name is not mentioned? We know mhat they were believers, friends of Jesus, probably two of the five hundred whom the Bible refers to in Acts and in one of Paul's letters. They were with the believers on Easter morning, sharing the shock, disbelief and despair of the empty grave. Now they were goîng home. Tliey had this man join them, and lie asked them wliy they were so sad, what was wrong? They couldn't believe that this man could be unaware of ail that had happened, they didn't recognize Jesus, as Mary Magdalene had flot recognized Him when she was standing beside the grave weeping. So often we fail te recognize him when Jesus enters our life, because he does it when we least expect it. After times of trouble we realize that Jesus was with us, although we did flot realize it at the time. Jesus neyer abandons us, in times of trouble lie carnies us. 11e is always trying to give us glimpses of etemnity. The Gospel promises, Jesus will always minister te us, but the Gospel does flot promise that, we will recognize Jesus, or how lie is ministering to you. That is true of the sharing the meal at the Lord's Table, too. How can sharing a tiny cube of bread and haîf an ounce of juice, end your hunger or thirst? t wouldn't satisfy at mealtime. Why does the churcli offer it in worship and expect it to mean something? When we gather here at the table in Christ's name, whether it is in the Churcli, at a campsite, the kitchen, Jesus is with us. Remrember, where two or three gather in my name, 1 am with thern. The bread and wine at the Communion table would not satisfy our physical hunger, but here at the Lord's table it would satisfy our spiritual hunger. Do you believe in God? If you have flot accepted him as Saviour, you do not have the power, but you cmn get it by asking for God's help, and presence in your life, by admiuting your weakness and sin and asking God's help. Jesus loves you, he died for you. Jesus was raised on Easter morning for you. The good news in the story of Cleopas and his friend is that, Jesus came to them, and wil also corne to you. The difference between Christians affirm that God has come to eartli. That is what Christmas is ail about, God became a human being and dwelt among us for awhile. Lt is also what Easter is about, Jesus came back to give us inspiration and, strength to cope with life, flot in the next world, but rigit liere in this life. The Prayer of Thankfulness was given and the Invitation to the Lord's Table. The Communion hymn was "Here, O My Lord". Communion was celebrated. The Prayer of Concern and COmmitment was given and the service closed with the singing of the last three verses of the Communion hymn. We were saddened to hear of the death of Mrs. Bell on Sunday moming. Mrs. Bell is the mother of Mrs. Doug Catlicart. Our sympathy goes out te Francis and lier family. Don't forget that there will be no churcli services held at Kendal or Shiloli on Sunday, May 2nd. Tliese churches will joinwith Newtonville in a Police Appreciation Worship Service at 10:30 a.m. Kendal United Churcli Ham Supper with guest speaker, Audrey Gauthier. Date Saturday, May lSth, time 6 p.m., ail ticket must be bought in advance. Newtonville Charge Manse Auction - Tliursday, May 2Otli, 6:30 p. m. There are still somne tickets for the bus trip to hear the Gospel Singers on Saturday, May 8th, contact 786-2950 for tickets. Youth Dance, Newtonville Hall, Friday, April 23rd, time 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m ail ages between 10 - 15- welcome. Admission $2.00. Ever notice. . change is inevitable - except from a vending machine. St. Saviour's Anglican Church MILL STREET ORONO, 0ONTARIO Rev. Douglas Hall 987-4745 SUNDAY SERVICE, and SIJNDAY SCHOOL. 9:30 a.m. ORONO PASTORAL sInterim Minister Rey. Dr. Ken Howlett Marlene ., Risebrough, Church Office 983-5502 NOTE: Unless otherwise stated Regular Services for Kirby United - 9:30 a.m. Orono United - 11:00 a.m. SUNDAY, APRIL 25TH1 Confirmation and Communion Regular Services A Farewell to Rev. HowleIt will be held at Orono United following the service. EXPLORERS Wednesday, April 7th 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Kiby Churcl A.A. meets every Thursday 7:30 p.m. Orono and Kirby United Churches extend an invitation to everyone, to corne and meet aur new Minister Rev. M. Russell Sunday, May 2nd - 1:00 ax. Spring zSpecial KODAK VIDEO CASSETTE T-120 TAPE REG.609 NOW ONLY RE .$ .9 $ 3 . 09 9 24 m also Bmm Tape Special reg. $8.39 ONLY $7.25 ORONO, ONTARIO 983-5009 il Il