BORDEN — St. Paul’s Lutheran Church at Radisson hosted the 2024 World Day of Prayer service on the afternoon of March 1 with more than 35 in attendance from Borden and Radisson. The service, written by the women of Palestine, predates the current war in the region. The service was based on Ephesians 4:1-4, “I beg you bear with one another in love.”
The service was on a computer plugin and shown on a projector screen. MC was Miriam Loessin who gave the background of the service. Women from Nova Scotia were the readers and they led the prayers. Three women from across Canada told the stories of three women living in Palestine, describing what they to suffer to follow whatever religion they chose.
Children were asked, “What is Peace?” and they gave their answers. The service closed with responsive prayers and prayers of the people for everyone to participate in. Linda Hosegood played the organ for music before and after the service. Following the service everyone was invited to the Lower Hall for lunch, consisting of foods – olives, figs, desserts, squares and cookies — that would be eaten from the chosen country, most of it prepared by Gertrude Maxwell.
In the Lower Hall, the Cotton Pickin’ Quilters had a display of quilts that would be going to charity later on and the tables were decorated with toy cattle, camels and other items about Palestine.
The Borden Friendship Club held their monthly potluck supper on Thursday, Feb. 29 with close to 50 out to enjoy the evening. There were no birthdays to celebrate although we had cake for dessert then Celtic Country were introduced to entertain for the evening. With two of the group sick, Bob Wardhaugh played keyboard and accordion and Ed Neufeld played his guitar. Archie Wainwright assisted with the singing. The trio donned tartan caps with red hair attached for one number.
If the roads are passable, St. John’s Anglican Church hopes to have a luncheon at the church on March 4 with proceeds to Telemiracle. Radisson Seniors’ bingo is March 4 at 7 p.m. Borden Lions meet March 7 and the Borden and Radisson seniors’ club members are invited for supper and program at Langham on Saturday, March 9 with 56 from Borden and 29 from Radisson planning to attend.
