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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2000-05-24, Page 11THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 2000. PAGE 11. UCW donates to Community Care FROM AUBURN Silver Tops take potluck Auburn UCW meeting was at the church on May 15 with good atten­ dance. On display were the articles for the Community Care project. Margaret Bakker welcomed al! with special greetings to Blyth and Goderich visitors. She continued with a dialogue, God's Voice Mail. Nancy Park, Shelley Worsell, Ruth Armstrong, Laura May Chamney, Respect, Musical prelude with Bernice Gross as organist welcomed Knox United congregation to the service on May 21. Rev. Paul Ross wel­ comed all. During the first verse of Seek Ye the Kingdom of God the children came to the front. Rev. Ross had a Canadian flag and spoke to the chil­ dren of the value of the points on the maple leaf. Scripture was from Genesis, the story of brothers Abel and Cain and their offerings to the Lord. Then, as Cain showed no remorse over killing Abel, God punished him. In Mark 12 Jesus spoke of God’s commandments to the scribes - one Marilyn Verbeek and Joyce Bean were the voices from God. Scripture was read from James 2 by Elva Armstrong. Jean Plaetzer thanked all who had knit, made and purchased articles for the Community Care project. These were presented to Joan Van Den Broeck of Huron Family Services. She thanked the UCW for their con­ tinued support and spoke of the dependence on the community churches for their assistance. The UCW will finance the junior choir party to be held in June. Cabin work is still being done and curtains are still needed for the Camp Menesetung cabin. A dialogue on The Lord's Prayer was given by Shelley Worsell and Nancy Park. The evening guest speaker. Susanne Robinson gave an interest­ ing talk on Robinson’s Maple Syrup industry. She had samples and recipes. The members tasted light and dark syrup and noted the differ­ ence. PEOPLE AROUND AUBURN sermon message must follow God’s rules and love him and all of the wonders of this earth. Rev. Ross’s sermon was Living with Respect. One should show respect for all things, people, ani­ mals and nature as they are all God's creation. Mr. and Mrs. Pat Cronin accepted and presented the offering. By Kay Lapp Call 526-7264 K. Lapp hosts Study Bible Study was held on May 17 at Kay Lapp’s home with good atten­ dance. Rev. Paul Ross played the keyboard and a number of favourite hymns were sung. Rev. Ross spoke of the various tasks of ministers. Rev. Ross enjoys being a rural minister and it is differ­ ent than working in a big city, he said. The Bible Study group is glad that he is a rural minister. Prayer was given by Rev. Paul Ross who due to a funeral had to leave. After his departure the group gathered around the dining room table and the hostess, assisted by Ethel Ball, served beverages and var­ ious cookies and squares. The community regrets the death of Harry Arthur and deepest sympa­ thy is extended to relatives and friends. Londesboro and Auburn Bible Study was cancelled due to the funeral. On Sunday, May 28 there will be no church service at Knox United as Rev. Paul Ross will be at a confer­ ence. A potluck social will be held at Knox United on June 4. This is by the Sunday School but the congrega­ tion is welcomed. A sumptuous potluck dinner was held at the Auburn Community Hall on May 17 at noon by the Silver Tops. Tina Empey and Ernie Dumin were in charge. Margaret Hildebrand conducted business. Several Voice magazines were given for reading. Lois Haines will try to get tickets for the Strawberry Social at Fordwich. Her daughter Margaret and family reside there. Mrs. Hildebrand fin­ ished with the readings, One Hundred Years from Now, and Mothers are Mean. Ernie Durnin, accompanied by Lois Haines had feet tapping with his harmonica playing. Tina Empey gave a reading, Three rooms and a Bath which was very amusing. Lois Haines left all laugh­ ing with her experience watchin^the boats come in the harbour. y^J^i^-Favorites Turkey Buri BBQ <z"o.s c',h Everyone misses the presence of Betsey Verwey, Dorothy Grange and Martha Daer. They are in our thoughts. X 1A;/T' WHERE DO YOU TURN to monitor the school board? COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS Were at tbe heart of thiDgs J Food & Ui Bl Beverages |j generously donated by INSTANT FAX A AS F.A.S.T AS PHONE Send your paperwork by FAX instantly! eg. statements, contracts, auction ads, favorite recipes, obituaries, messages... The Citizen has a FAX machine in our office that lets you contact any other FAX machine in the world... instantly. 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