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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1985-10-16, Page 161 Page 4A Times -Advocate, October 16, 1985 RecaII history of the Revival Centre Members, friends, and former members of Lucan Revival Centre gathered Sunday afternoon for the 30 year anniversary service. Mr. Doug Butler led in singing memory choruses from years ago. Rev. Roger Mason gave a resume of the church history, then asked Mr. Byrnel Graham, son of first pastor Rev. Jos Graham, to tell of when the family first came to Lucan 30 years ago. Mr. Graham remembered they came in a 1929 Pontiac, with all seven UC gratitude for harvest Heartfelt gratitude to God was ex- pressed Sunday morning at Lucan- Clandeboye United Church, where reminders of harvest blessings had been beautifully arranged by the Sun- day School. The congregation much ap- preciated the anthems of the expand- ed Thanksgiving choir as they sang "It is good to give praise" and "To God be the glory". They were under the direction of organist Helen Stanley. Tabatha Froats played a number of hymns of praise as a prelude to the service, while Al and Winnie Robichaud welcomed those arriving for service. Linda Froats read the Scripture portion for the day, and Barb Bannerman took charge of children's story time before the boys and girls departed for thoir own Junior Church. She told them about little John who asked God to make him well, and who remembered to thank Him when He answered his prayer. "How Can We Thank God?" was Mr. Brown's sermon title. The Psalmist of Psalm 116, full of gratitude to God for His goodness to him, mentioned six ways of doing so children, with his parents, in it, as a young child. He said they always had enough as his parents believed God to supply their needs. Mr. Graham stated his father, Rev. Jos Graham, had left a heritage in the church in Lucan. Rev. Evert Gagnon, pastor of almost 20 years ago, reminisced of their stay in Lucan. Rev. Gagnon had a tape of Rev. Fred Thomson, pastor from 1956 to 1958, leading the Sunday School in singing choruses. Rev. Gagnon said one of the highlights of their stay in Lucan was leading the Lucan Church Choir. He hart a tape played of the choir singing. Rev. John Sexton, pastor after Rev. Gagnon, told of the funniest thing that happened while he was at Lucan. While checking a noise downstairs during service, he heard a loud crash upstairs. When he came back upstairs, he found the lamp fixture had fallen on Paul Graham's head while Paul was leading the singing. There was glass all over the front of the church. While in Lucan Rev. Sexton organized a Bov's Brigade, of whom Rev. Roger Mason was a member. Rev. Sexton sang The King is Coming. He then sang a song he had written, When the Cloud Appears, and the Trumpet Sounds. Rev. Mason introduced Mr. Ed Bulter to give a commentary on the slides showing the' history of the Lucan Revival Centre. Mr. Butler remembered when he and Rev. Graham asked the village council for permission to build the first Lucan Revival Centre, now Graham Chapel. Mr. Butler gave a list of the pastors of the church. The first slide showed Rev. and Mrs. Graham, and Sunday School in the old Orange Hall. Then slides of building the first church, then up to the present time. Rev. Sexton then showed slides of - - which applyto-us today -as well. --The �t'hen he was pastor in Locant show Ing scenes of Lucan 20 years ago. Several were of activities of the Boy's Brigade. Rev. Sexton stressed that working with boys in Boy's Brigade can have far reaching dividends in the Lord's work. - Rev. Mason, one of the original members, said his most important thing is a continuing relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. At the close of the afternoon service, refreshments were served in the Fellowship Hall. Monday evening Rev. Roger Mason introduced the Turning Point Girls' choir, with directors Mr. and Mrs. Larry Snider. Playing her guitar, one of the girls led in happy chorus sing- ing. Mr. Snider told about the Turn- ing Point Ministries. It has been in ex- istence for ten years now, with a Christian home operating the last • three years. It is an interdenomina- tional work, going into all churches. Girls and young ladies come to them from off the streets. If they an afford it, they pay an initial fee of $50.00, but their stay is free. The Girls' Home is supported from donations, with no government support. It is the. most successful drug and alcohol rehabilitation home in Canada, because Christ is the centre of the home. Each day the girls set a goal to accomplish for that. day. After each girl gave her name and where she was from, the choir sang several numbers. Several girls told how she came to the Home. The girls experienced drunken homes, drugs, alcoholism, prostitution, and abuse in their lives before they came to Turn- ing Point Girls' Home. There they found peace in Christ, love, and are learning how to live. Thanksgiving Sunday morning Mr. Rick Thornton led the worship ser- vice, while Mrs. Lorraine Armitage, played the piano, Mrs. June Quinlan the organ, and Rev. Evert Gagnon played his trumpet. Doug and Martha Butler ministered singing He Will Carry You. and I Don't Know What 1 Would Do Without You. Rev. Roger Mason brought greetings from former church members. Rev. John Sexton, former pastor visiting from North Carolina, U.S.A. sang two songs he had written, Calvary, and Just Suppose. Rev. Sex- ton said although so many changes can occur over the years, he was so glad Jesus never changes. Psalmist says he took the cup of salvation. Rev. Brown expressed appreciation to the Sunday School children who brought the produce which decorated the church and particularly to Linda Hackney's class which arranged it so beautifully, and who were responsible for taking it to the Men's Mission in London as a Thanksgiving gift from the boys and girls. Mr. Brown mentioned also the funeral of Murray Hodgins on Tues- day, and assured Iva and family of the love and prayers of the congrega- tion at this time of bereavement. Coming Events - Wedne`sday at 8;30 the Friendship Unit meets at the home Marguerite McRoberts for their October meeting. There will be no choir practice this Thursday evening. Thursday to Saturday is the U.C.W. Sale of New Books for adults and children in the C.E. Wing of the church. Country Store items and bak- ing will also be available each day. U.C.W. members should bring Coun- try Store donations Wednesday at 9 a.m. and baking by 1:30 Thursday or before the sale begins on Friday or Saturday. Times for the sale are as follows: Thursday 2:30 to 8:30; Friday 10:30 to 8:30; Saturday 10:30 to 2:00. Next Sunday is Sunday School Awards Sunday and Rally Day. Special speaker is Joan Willis of Hagersville who will use puppets to tell a Bible story. Scripture Union subscriptions for 1986 are now due, and can be given to Jean Brown. WI discuss convention Members of the Lucan Women's In- situte held their October meeting in the Optimist Club room on Wednes- day afternoon, the 9th. The president, Bernice Lockyer, welcomed members and opened the meeting with a poem "Thank You". The areaconventionwas discussed and iva Hodgins agreed to attend on Wednesday afternoon, October 30 and Flora Robertson will be the delegate on Thursday. Theconventionis to be held at the Nordon Convention Centre and Restaurant, Hamilton Road, N. Dorchester Twp. The Tweedsmuir History curator, Flora Robertson encouraged members to keep working on their "houselogs" ready for her meeting. Lillian Radcliffe introduced the guest speaker, Susan Barr, who gave a most interesting and informative talk on "Families for Children under in- ternational Adoption". Sue and Dave have two delightful little girls, sisters for their three boys. A question and answer period followed Sue's presentation. The roll call was answered by nam- ing a Provincial M.P. holding a Port- folio and giving his duties. Most members had really done their homework! Refreshments were served by margery Crozier and Dorothy Darling. Attention Ex -Service Men and Women and Dependents The Royal Canadian Legion Service Bureau Officer Mr. Harvey S. Percy Royal Canadian Legion Suite 219, 660 Ouellette Avenue Windsor, Ontario, N9A 1C1 Will be visiting Branch No. 540 Lucon on Ocotber 24, 1985 at 12 noon to 12:30 p.m. Anyone wishing information, advice or assistance, regarding: (a) War Disability Pensions; (b) Treatment for entitled veterans; (c) Benevolent Funds; (d) War Veterans Allowances, including Widows, or appeals against adverse W.V.A. decisions, is requested to contact the Branch Service Officer or Secretary of the local Branch, whose name appears below, to arrange an interview. Mr. Sid Daley, Service Officer, 139 Kent Street, Lucan, Ontario. NOM 2J0 Tel: Home - 227-4216, Legion - 227-4731 1 A PLOWING WINNER — Jim Paton was one of the winners in Satur- day's Middlesex county plowing match which was hampered by heavy rain during the afternoon. T -A photo New senior members The Sunshine and Busy Buddies Groups held their weekly meeting on Thursday in the Scout -Guide Hall, with the president Harry Noels presiding for a brief business meeting. Grace and Gordon Fraser of the Parkhill Club were welcome guests and three new members were also welcomed, Eileen and Clare Pullman and Mary Meikle, all of Exeter. Two poems were read by Florence Huffman, a member of the October program committee, entitled "Thanksgiving" and "An Old Time Autumn". • . The tour convener, Mabel Froats, sent information regarding the bus trip to the Kitchener Market, St. Jacobs and Elmira on Saturday, Oc- tober 26 and there are a few seats left for non -club members. Please 'phone 227-4879 today, if you wish to be in- cluded. Euchre and crafts were eninved. - St. Pat's winners in cross country Since early September, the pupils in Grades 3-8 have been training rigorously for the Separate School Board's annual cross-country meet. This year it was held October 8, at Regina Mundi College, Wellington Street South, London. The hard work paid off handsomely as the pupils won the Participation Trophy and numerous golds and silvers. A ban- quet is to be held in (he School Gym- nasium Friday, October 18, to •acknowledge the 140 students who trained and ran in the meet. The junior soccer teams have been playing their games during the noon lunch break. Mrs. McClure coached the girls, Mr. Tracey was the boys' coach. The members of the winning girls' team were Katie Malone, Natascha Biro, Lyndsay Dick, Melissa Damen, Cathy Lansink, and Nicole McLaughlin. The boys' winners were Shaun Fairweather, Paul O'Shea, Jeff Disher, Spencer Ferguson, Jeremy Jemec and Wayne Flanigan. St. Pat's senior girls' slo-pitch team par- ticipated in a tournament at John Paul II High School in London. They placed a respectable third. The C.P.T.A. held its first meeting of the school Year October 8. Mrs. Rose Bakker, the guest speaker, spoke on the advantages of establishing a Block Parent Associa- tion. A wine and cheese part conclud- ed the evening: A new kindergarten aide has been added to the staff. Laura Murphy, a graduate of the University of Western Ontario is now assisting Mrs. Beliveau with her large kindergarten class. Five area accidents Officers of the Lucan detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police in- vestigated 32 general occurrences this week including five motor vehi- cle accidents. Sunday at 3:05 a.m. a vehicle operated by Jim Heron, RR 2, London was travelling east on Highway 7 when a second vehicle driven by Richard Heidekamp, London was forced to Veer to avoid a collision and struck a ditch. Constable Briggs set damages at $3.100. Constable Stables listed damages at $1,300 when Joyce Post, RR 4, Simcoe fell asleep at the wheel of her vehicle at 12:45 a.m. Monday while travelling on Highway 4 and struck a fence. Thursday at 9:25 p.m. a vehicle driven by Corinne Dann, RR 2 Den- field struck a deer on Concession road 15. Constable Chapman estimated damages at $800. Constable Hodge set damages at $2,300 when a vehicle driven by Timothy Leyten, Ailsa Craig struck a parked vehicle on James Street in Ailsa Craig at 9 p.m. Saturday. The same day at 10:40 p.m. a vehi- cle driven by Robert Bain, London skidded through the intersection of Middlesex county roads 16 and 22 and struck a fence. Constable Hodge set damages at $3,000. THE CANADIAN Jogs SIME WORKING OPPORTUN1TIES FOR PEOPT F, It is clear that Canadians need more jobs and businesses want to develop and expand. That's why the Government of Canada, in co- operation with the provinces, territories and the private sector, has initiated a compfehensive new Canadian Jobs Strategy. The Jobs Strategy is a fundamental change in the way we invest in our most important resource - the people of Canada.The built-in incentives of the strategy encourage employers to develop new jobs and establish training programs which will lead to skilled and lasting employment. A COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGY 10 CREATE SKILT EDAND LAS11NG EMPLOYMENT oday's highly competitive and rapidly T job marketplace has left many Canadians frustrated and unable to find satisfying and lasting employment At the same time employers are often unable to hire people with the specific skills they need. The new Jobs Strategy now offers a flexible and comprehensive set of programs to bring together the needs of workers and employers and open up new work- ing opportunities through training and on-the-job experience. The Strategy is composed of six programs which arc aimed at very spe - cific and real dif- ficulties being experienced by people looking for work in communities all over Canada. The programs assist people who have been displaced by technological changes in the work piace.young people looking for their first job. women re- entering the workforce, and individuals experiencing long-term unemployment.Peoplewho are having a hard time get- ting a suitable job will find programs in the Strategy to aid them in gaining skills which will make them more employable now and in the future. SKILL INVESTMENT To prepare and train Canadians for future jobs and to guard against their skills hecom- ing obsolete due to technological change. the Skill Investment program will give employers and employees the chance to adapt to chang ing conditions which can threaten job security.The program encourages employers and employees to work together to develop training programs for their mutual benefit. The program is flexible enough to meet the needs of individual employees. Training courses may he taken on the joh or at any training institution. JOB ENTRY The first job after school. or after a long absence from the workforce. is often the hardest to get. Job Entry will make it easier for young people to move from school to work and for women to re-enter the job market. This program will help break the vicious circle of No job because you have no experience and no experience because you can't get a job." Practical training will he pro- vided for up to one year through government support to individuals. employers and com- munity groups. lt will give individuals a solid base of marketable skills. by provid- ing a combination df training and direct work experience. JOB DEVELOPMENT When some people arc out of work for a long time. it is often because the skills they do have are not the skills that arc needed out there in the job market. To help Canadians who are experiencing long-term unemployment. 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Innovations provides financial assistancc'to indi- viduals and groups who have pilot and demonstration projects which test new solu- tions to labour market problems. There are no pre- determined limits on projects. and proposals may address regional concerns, or issues which are national in scope. COMMUNITY FUTURES The Community Futures program will he developed to better understand. anticipate and respond to the impact of social and technological change in communities. The program will address the real and pressing needs of communities by becoming involved in initiatives proposed -from within the community itself. The particular strengths of a community can he the basis of its econo- mic resilience. and the Community Futures program will build on these strengths by pro- viding timely support and resources. IA. 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