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8 - Orono Wfeekiy Times. Wednesday, January 26, 2000 ) Big Brothers receive a power boost KENDAL NEWS by Joan Anderson J Last year we had that incredible incredible amount of snow which fell in January - this year it's the VERY cold temperatures! Combined with the wind, we've had some severely cold weather this past week. My horses were wondering if they were, ever going to stay out at night again! They certainly were far tnore comfortable in the barn than outside it. Rev. Don Stiles, supplying for Rev. Dr. John Sullivan during during his holiday period, again conducted the service at Kendal United Church. Dora MacDonald again did a super job greeting the congregation as Thelma and Jack Westlake are still recovering from the aftereffects aftereffects of the flu. "Praise Our Maker" was the gathering hymn this morning, after which we sang the beloved "Come In, Come In and Sit Down". After the Prayer of Confession and Assurance of Pardon, Psalm 139 was the responsive reading. In the Children's Moments, Rev. Stiles asked what their first word said was. Most of us expected the regular "Mama" and.Dada", but Erica Lewis surprised surprised us with "cupcake". She was at a family reunion, wanted a cupcake but none were to be seen, so she asked for one! God's first word was !'Let", from "Let there be light...". Rev. Stiles has left us an intriguing question for next week - we are to find out from the Bible what Jesus' first word was.< Why don't you readers look it up as well, and we'll all find out next week whether we were correct? The choir, although lacking three of its members due to other commitments, gave a moving version of "He" a song once recorded by Elvis in a gospel series. Grant McConaghy read the Scripture. Passage from Matthew 5: 13-20 before Rev. Stiles, proceeded with the Message entitled "The Bandit of Joy" - from the Third Beatitude - "Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth". A bandit is one who steals, and Rev. Stiles reminded us of a bandit in the American South- West whose very appearance was so intimidating, that he never had to shoot once in his 29 stagecoach heists. This bandit bandit wore a hood over his head to disguise his identity, so it took the law quite a long while to catch up to him. His biggest weapon was the fear and terror he instilled in people. When the law finally caught Black Bart, everyone was astonished to find that this fearsome, incredibly intimidating bandit was none other than a quiet unassuming pharmacist by the name of Charles E. Bowles! Fear had rendered his victims paralysed, putting up no defence whatsoever. whatsoever. Perhaps Fame or Fortune makes life paradise. If so, Hollywood should be wonderful. wonderful. Instead it is rampant with divorce, infidelity, abuse, and after Commissioning, as a Congregational Meeting response to the Benediction "Go February 6, 1:15 p.m. Big Brothers of Clarington has formed a partnership with Ontario Power Generation Darlington for the annual 'Bowl for Millions' fundraising campaign. The effort raised $20,000 last year, with this years goal set at $25,000. This $5,000 donation from Ontario Power Generation puts them well on the way to realizing this goal. Pictured, from left to right are - Don Samis; Big Brother President, Ken Neely; Big Brothers Board Member, Penny Waghorne; Public Affairs Ontario Power Generation, Jenny Walhout; Executive Director Big Brothers Clarington. child neglect. Neither or these are the key to Happiness either. If we allow it to, Fear can steal peace of mind and security from us. Those of us who have God to be with us at all times find great comfort and peace of mind in this. He will help us through anything, however hard it may be. The words of the third Beatitude surely are true, "Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth." Jean Hoy and Phyllis Lowery took up the Offering, and service was closed with the sung Lord's Prayer, "O Jesus, Joy of Loving Hearts" and then Now In Peace". Refreshments and a variety of tasty squares were served to an appreciative congregation by Pat Atkins and Peggy Frank after service. Many of us • enjoyed the fellowship shared at this time. Concerns and Celebrations Please include the following in your prayers this week, as we will. Ruth Andrews and Dorothy Hellebust are undergoirtg anticancer. anticancer. therapy. Thelma and Jack Westlake are battling the after-effects of the flu at home. Helen Couroux visited the hospital several times this week. She is feeling somewhat better now. Cameron Lewis turned 6 on Saturday January 22. Babysitters: Both Kendal and Newtonville United Churches have babysitters in the nurseries for babies and toddlers toddlers so that their parents can come to church and enjoy the message. Newtonville's service starts at 9:30 a.m. and Kendal's at 11:30 a.m! This convenience is free to the parents. Parents of little ones, please come and join us worry-free! Community Events Meetings: January 30, 1:15 p.m, Newtonville - Newtonville United Church Annual Kendal - Kendal United Church Annual Congregational Meeting February 13, 1:15 p.m. Shiloh - Shiloh United Church Annual Congregational Meeting February 16, 7 p.m. Newtonville - Pastoral Charge Annual Congregational Meeting Monday , January 31, 7:30 p.m. - Kendal United Church - Kendal Board Meeting Saturday, February 5, 6:30 p.m. - Bowling and Housewarming. Youth 'R Us and anyone who wishes to join in fun will be at Pinecrest Bowl in Port Hope and end off the evening with a housewarming for Grant McConaghy. Sunday February 6 12:30 p.m. - Kendal United Church - A homemade Chicken ,Soup and Pot Luck Sandwiches and Squares Lunch will follow service service and precede the Annual Congregational meeting. Saturday, February 12, 7 p.m. - Valentine Euchre Party, Kendal United Church Special Valentine Desserts and Prizes. $5 per person. Advance Tickets only available from: Peggy Frank - 7§6 - 2609 Jean Hoy - 983 - 5282 Pat Atkins - 983 - 9261 They're going fast! Get yours now! Bingo! Every Tuesday evening at the Kendal Orange Hall. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., Early bird games start at 7, regular regular games at 7:30 p.m. - SEIZE THE MILLENNIUM REGISTER NOW CENTRE FOR INDIVIDUAL STUDIES Adult & Alternative High School New classes start' February 7. • Computers • Grade 12 • Flex Hours • Classes or, Self Direct ft ★ ★ ★ ★★★ Corner of Taunton Rd. 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