The celebration of a new minister for the River Valley Anglican Parish, Diocese of Saskatoon, was held at St. John's Anglican Church in Borden Jan 29, to induct Rev. Debbie Ramage into the parish. Present were members of the Borden, Maymont and Rosthern Anglican churches, friends of Rev. Debbie's from Saskatoon and visitors from Borden and the Borden United Church. Presiding over the ceremony was Rev. David M. Irving and guest preacher was Rev. Don Byrt, who preached in the Borden/Maymont/Radisson charge in the 1970s.
Symbols of ministry were presented by: Tim and Judy Latimer, Bible; Don Brand, vessel of water; Joan Ayres, anointing oil; Gladys Wensley, Canons of the Diocese; Ray Latimer (Borden), Gladys Kinzel(Rosthern) and Bonnie Milman(Maymont), keys of the churches; Clive Wensley, prayer books; Dorothy Buswell and Monty Zadorozny, bread and wine. The organist was Linda Hosegood. Scriptures were read by Ann Brand, Don Brand and Rev. Debbie Ramage and the churchwardens of the parish did the covenant of ministry. The celebration of the eucharist was performed by Bishop David Irving and Rev. Debbie Ramage and Bishop Irving gave the blessing.
The recessional hymn To God Be the Glory was sung and Rev. Debbie Ramage gave the dismissal, followed by everyone enjoying lunch and fellowship in the lower hall of the church. At the lunch, Rev. Byrt auctioned off a Rider hat and scarf he had bought at a fundraiser Jan. 28. The money goes to help build houses in Baja, Mexico, where the Bishop's wife, Joan Irving, is going to help with the project.
The future planning meeting at Radisson Feb. 15, at 6:30 p.m. in Radisson Hall, is not for the general public as noted in last week's paper. This meeting is for administrators and council members only. Misinformation was given to the papers and I hope nobody was inconvenienced by the info.
Borden Friendship Club held their monthly potluck supper Jan. 25 in the club room and over 30 were on hand to sing Happy Birthday to Elizabeth Derksen, Gladys Wensley and Lorraine Olinyk, the January celebrants. The cake was baked by Helen Sutherland. A gift certificate was presented to Gary Palmer for always putting on the coffee and setting up and taking down the tables and chairs for coffee time while the local cafe was closed.
A reading on humorous church bloopers was read by Lorraine, and Helen Sutherland read some notable quotes by famous people. Entertaining for the evening were Gayle Wensley and her troupe from the United Church - Pam, Robynn, Emma and Danika Pidwerbesky and Jesse Wensley. Gayle played guitar or piano for a number of action songs, including We are Marching, an African spiritual.
A baby shower was held at the home of Jean and Mel Brooke Jan. 29, to honour Joshua Sleidrecht, born Nov. 26 to Brad and Vanessa who live in Aspen Acres East acreages. After games and before she started to open the gifts, Vanessa thanked everyone for coming and for making her and Brad feel so welcome in the area. The gifts were then opened and passed around before everyone enjoyed a light lunch with their coffee or tea.
The Delisle Bruins Bantam Tier II are in provincials and their first game was Jan. 28 in Delisle, when they beat Kindersley 11-0, but what a scrappy game with many players in the penalty box all evening. Playing for Delisle are three Sutherlands from Borden - Cole, Cullen and Duncan. Their next game is in Kindersley Jan. 30.
Just a reminder that the Borden Parks and Recreation Board Casino Night is Feb. 4 at 7:30 p.m. in the Borden Community Centre.
