142 years at Avening church
By Sandra Bednarek
Sunday morning church service was very special for the congregation of Avening United Church as they celebrated their 142nd anniversary. This will be one of the last services, as this little country church will close at the end of June 2014.
The service was full of memories, joyous music and reflections, and it was a time for all to gather to celebrate the past and look into the future. They will continue on their journey of faith as this church is part of the Creemore United Church Pastoral Charge (with St. John’s United Church in Creemore and New Lowell United Church). So the members will be welcome to come to one of these other United Churches.
One of the highlights of the service was when Ellen Whitley told of the memorial events (scribed by historian Myrtle Carruthers) of the church through the years. There were tears and laughter. which was a strong testament of the faith that has endured in this community. St. John’s United Church told the Avening congregation that they will hang a stained glass plaque in St. John’s, and the New Lowell Congregation will plant a tree on their grounds to represent all of the years that this church has given to all that entered. God bless the congregation of this beautiful church, as this is a time for a full faith reflection.
It looks like spring is finally here to stay with warmer days and nights. Time for planting and the neverending grass cutting. It surely is nice to have that rough winter behind us for this year.
Every Wednesday evening from 6 pm til dusk you can visit the Recreation Park for the Market Garden. There are a variety of things to purchase such as plants, crafts and home baking. A good way to say hello to friends and neighbours after a very long winter inside.
The communities of New Lowell and Brentwood offer sympathy to the family of Jean Mansbridge who passed away in late May. Jean and her late husband, Harry, were very active in both communities. Her funeral was directed by Reverend Tony Rennett, with burial at Stayner.
The Brownie Troupe of New Lowell, under the leadership of Tammy Samuels, had a successful fun camp at the Girl Guide Campsite in New Lowell. By the comments from the children, a good time was had by all, but there are some very tired leaders and volunteers!
If you have news for our community please call 705-424-6497 (4 to 6 pm) or email me at sandra@bednarek.ca.
