This summer in Sawyerville seems to belong to the Baptists. At least, it
is shaping up to be busy for the Sawyerville Baptist Church.
A missionary
conference is May 9 to 11. Singing evangelist Ed Sealy comes on June 10.
Vacation Bible School is June 23-22, with a team from South Carolina and soccer
camp behind the Sawyerville School. A community mechoui with the Maranantha
Motorcycle Club is planned for July 12. And sometime in there, the Gideons are
coming to town - those people who put Bibles in hotel rooms.
Missionary conference
The Sawyerville Baptist Church at 33 Cookshire St., Sawyerville, plans a
Misssionary Conference on May 9 to 11. On Friday at 7 p.m. is a concert by the
remarkable 85-year-old Dr. John Moore. He has written more than 160 songs, and
he'll be speaking, singing and playing piano, keyboard and concertina. "My
Songs and Their Stories" is the title of his presentation. Dr. Moore is an
engineer by training and a preacher by calling. His career spans almost 70
years. He started his ministry in Scotland, led evangelistic crusades all
around the world, and now lives in Ontario.
On Saturday at 8 a.m. is a Breakfast of Hope at Le Craig Restaurant in
Cookshire, featuring Dr. Moore. The same day at 2 p.m. is the Children's
Community Club with free bilingual activities for ages 6 to 12. At 5 p.m. is a
bilingual supper in the church basement. And at 7 p.m. is a program with singing and reports
from various missionaries.
On Sunday at 9 a.m. is a service in French. Dr. Moore will speak and
Pastor Michel Houle will translate. At 11 a.m. is a service in English. Dr.
Moore will offer music and a message on missions. Info: Pastor Houle at 819-239-8818.
Hymn Sing
May 9 is the deadline to sponsor a hymn in memory of a
loved one, at the Gospel Memorial Hymn Sing with the United Eaton Valley
Pastoral Charge. The size of the donation is up to you. Ask any member of the
Cookshire, Bishopton or Sawyerville United churches for information and the
request form to fill out. Donation, hymn choice and completed form are due back
at the UEVPC Office, 42 Principale N., Sawyerville, QC J0B 3A0, by this Friday.
That's so the names of your loved ones can be included in the service bulletin.
Sunday, May 25
is the date of the Hymn Sing itself, at 10:30 a.m., at the Trinity United
Church in Cookshire. Guest musicians will be there, and so will refreshments.
Info: 819-889-2838.
I gotta go!
That's about all most people will say about their urinary incontinence,
so distressing and embarrassing it is. Unexpected leaking or poor bladder
control is rife, according to the Canadian Continence Foundation. It's a
problem for 16 per cent of men and 33 per cent of women over the age of 40. But
few people talk to their doctor about it.
And now to tell us what we're afraid to ask about, here is a
physiotherapist, Myra Siminovitch. She will be speaking via a videoconference
at the Eaton Valley Community Learning Centre on Wednesday, May 14, at 10 a.m.
That's at the far end of the Pope Memorial School, 523 Stokes St. in Bury. No registration
is necessary. All are welcome.
The talk has a catchy title - "Gotta Go, Gotta Go: Better Bladder
Control." The speaker will give a 45-minute presentation about different types
of urinary incontinence and their symptoms and causes. She'll also talk about
treatment options - diet, exercises, medications, useful products and surgery.
Siminovitch is a physiotherapist in private practice. She specializes in
the treatment of urinary incontinence in men and women of all ages. She will
answer questions - if we're not afraid to ask. She says it is possible to
regain bladder control.
This videoconference is part of the Community Health Education Program
(CHEP) of the Community Health & Social Services Network. For information
about CHEP, see www.chssn.org/En/Health_Education_Program. For information
about this event, contact 819-872-3771 or fessendenk@etsb.qc.ca.
Garage sale
Furniture, books, kitchen accessories, bedding, toys, decorations and
more - a big garage sale on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 16-18, from 10
a.m. to 4 p.m. It's at 185 Saint-Jacques Street, East Angus, near the Caisse
Desjardins. All profits go to the Saint-Louis-de-France Church at 166
Saint-Jean E. Info: Marie Aubin Roy, 819-832-2589 or André Nadeau,
819-832-2315.
Newport Garden day
The Loisirs 4 Horizons of Newport plans a Horticultural Day in Island
Brook on Saturday, May 17, 9 a.m. to noon. Exchange plants, seeds and
information. To reserve a table, call 819-875-3895 or 819-889-1318. For more
information, see the notice in today's Journal.
Cards in bury
The Bury United
Cultural Center is planning their annual 500 card parties on Monday afternoons
at 2 p.m. on May 26, June 2 and June 9. The bursary card party will be a
Military Whist on June 16. Contact people for the Military Whist are June
Morrison at 819-872-3736 and Grayce Betts at 819-832-1083.
Church Services
United: Sunday services and Sunday school are in Cookshire
at 9:30 a.m., and in Sawyerville at 11 a.m. (listen to message at 819-889-2838,
and leave a message, too).
Anglican: Sunday services are at 9:30 a.m. at the St. Paul's
Church in Bury (with Sunday school for children) and 11 a.m. in Cookshire
(819-239-6902).
Baptist: In Sawyerville, on May 11 the worship service is at
9 a.m. in French, and 11 a.m. in English. Sunday school is at 10 a.m. in
English and French. On May 18, the worship service is at 10:30 a.m. It will be
bilingual, and Paul Mackay, formerly of Randboro, will share some musical
numbers. The Children's Community Club meets Saturday, May 10 and 24, from 2 to
3:30 p.m. (819-239-8818).
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