World Day of Prayer in Meota was hosted by the Anglican/United Church ladies on March 3 in the Do Drop In. The service was written by the World Day of Prayer Committee of the Philippines, prepared and adapted for use in Canada by the Women’s Inter-church Council of Canada.
The program sheet included information on the history of the Philippines and John Kalesnikoff showed a video depicting life in the Philippines. The majority of women there are poor and are vulnerable to abuse and exploitation. The theme of the service was “Am I being unfair to you?”
Shirley Ward led the service with several ladies doing readings with the people joining in at times. Jo Carter came from the city to play the piano, accompanied by Ben Byl on harmonica. It was a special occasion with many denominations gathered to worship together and learn of a country not as fortunate as ours.
The main item on the lunch table were spring rolls, a common treat served with coffee in the Philippines. Also typical of that country is pineapple upsidedown cake and fresh fruit.
After lunch, the children from the Girls Club — Ava, Hanna and Victoria — tried out a Philippine game, called the bamboo dance. Thanks go out to the ladies who did a lot of work preparing for the event, both for the program and making the spring rolls and cake. The kingdom of God provides for all, even for those who do not acknowledge it.
The CAA celebration of their 100 years of operation in Saskatchewan this year is showing their appreciation by giving away many prizes throughout 2017. One must be an active member as of Dec. 15, 2017 to be automatically entered. Winners will be announced in January 2018.
The Hobby Band in Meota resumes their Tuesday practices March 7 at 10 a.m. Anyone is welcome to drop in and enjoy.
There will be a guest speaker at the monthly meeting being held this Friday at 10:30 a.m. in the Do Drop In. The speaker will share information on the oil patch development in this area. Anyone interested is welcome to drop in for that also.
Duplicate bridge was played in Meota on Feb. 28 with top score by Robert Iverson and Linda Ard. Second high were Margaret Dyck and Donna Scherman and third were Trudy Iverson and Maureen Campbell. March 2 the same group played in the city with Jean Lowes and Fraser Glen getting top score. Second was by Donna Scherman and Catriona Winterholt and tied for third were Joyce Antoine and Margaret Dyck and David Sharpe and Boyd Yahn.
Norwegian whist was hosted by Marie Bruynooghe and Yvonne MacPherson in North Battleford on March 3. Three tables were in play with Murray McCrimmon and Albert Huys playing cribbage. Top score in whist was by Ken Tucker. Second was Carol Huys, third was Linda Ard and fourth was Arlene Walker. A tasty lunch and social hour followed.
