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The awesome responsibility of parenthood, grand-parenthood
By Shahina Siddiqui As we look forward to the birth of our second grandchild in late July, our excitement grows by the day. For Muslims, the birth of a child is a time of celebration and feasting. A time to give thanks to the Creator for bestowing us with the most precious gift -- a part of us that will carry on our name and be a source of joy and happiness in this life and a source of peace and forgiveness in the next (God willing). <Continued> -
On the road
Brenda Suderman Swan Lake -- As the pianist winds down the prelude and the parishioners settle into their carved oak pews, minister Allison Halstead begins a ritual celebrated in this tiny church for more than a century. <Continued> -
Faith Briefs
Mother's Day celebration A Mother's Day Celebration, of Remembrance Concert in Prayer, Music & Song, A Mothers Love, May 11, 2 p.m., Green Acres Memorial Gardens Chapel, Hwy. No. 1 East at Gavin Rd. Facilitator: Robbie McDougall & Dolores Chartier. 253-8759. <Continued>
