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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1986-01-22, Page 22Times -Advocate, Januoty 22. 1986 't, POET VISITS PRECIOUS BLOOD — Janis Rapoport representing the League of Canadian Poets visited Precious Blood separate school in Exeter Tuesday afternoon. She is shown here with students Jason Coalman, Jacob Petersen, Amy Relouw and Chrissy O'Toole. T -A photo. At Thames Road UCW elects new By MRS. WILLIAM ROHDE The postponed January meeting was held Monday evening with 33 in attendance. The Christian Leadership Develop -wilt Committee were in charge of the worship service. Mrs. Barry J. Miller welcomed everyone. Mrs. Ken Duncan gave a reading "The Mohawk of Creation" and "We are Brothers (Sharing)" reading by Mrs. Barry E Miller. - Psalm 23 taken from (Hopi Indian Bible) was read responsively with Mrs. Barry J. Miller the leader. Prayer - Sioux Indian - Children of Red Cloud Indian, South Dakota - "Sharing" was read by Mrs. Barry E. Miller. Our Worldly Heritage - Responsive Reading "Sharing" with Mrs. Lee Webber as leader, also Thanksgiving For Our Canadian Heritage - Cana- dian Centennial Anthology or Prayer. We all said the Canadian Creed in unison. Our Guiding Heritage -"Sharing" prayer by Mrs. Ken Duncan. Reading by Mrs. Barry J. Miller. We sang "The World Song". Guiding Our Heritage - The Guide Beatitudes read responsively ( "Sharing") with Mrs. Barry J. Miller as leader. A reading - adapted from material from Marjorie Holmes by Mrs; Webber. Three girls namedly Sally Bott, Jennie Gardiner and Shelly Miller sang two numbers accompanied by the pianist, Mrs. Reg Hodgert which were much enjoyed. Mrs. Ken Duncan introduced the Study for the next two years "Our Native Peoples" which was very in- teresting and well done. The two Mrs. Millers received the offering with prayer by Mrs. Duncan. We sang "Thank You, Lord, On This Day" which brought a very interesting pro- gram to a close. The new president Mrs. Barry Jef- fery called on Re'v. Robert Matheson tQ conduct the Installation of Officers for 1986. Mrs. Jeffery opened the business e part of the meeting with a poem "New Years Prayer". The roll call was answered with "Name a craft or hob- by you hope to try this year." The secretary's report, treasurer's report and manse report were also received. The annual meeting of the Huron Perth United Church Women is to be held in Exeter United Church, Mon- day, January 27 at 9:30 a.m. We are to wear our name tag. The visiting committee for the next four months are Group U. Mrs. Wayne Rowe,.Group C. Mrs. Rick Parker and Group W. Mrs. Barry E. Miller. The prices for weddings, ban- quets and the strawberry supper were set. The Strawberry Supper is to be Monday, June 16. We have been ask- ed to cater to three weddings. The meeting was closed with the singing of a hymn and prayer. Group C. had lunch of muffins and jam. Officers for 1986: Past President, Mrs. Lee Webber; President, Mrs. Barry Jeffery; Vice Presidents, Mrs. Glen Stewart and Mrs. -Don Richard- son; Secretary, Mrs. Donn Richard- son; Ass't Secretaty,•Mrs. Bev Alex- ander; Treasurer, Mrs. Reg Hodgert; Pianist, Mrs. Reg Hodgert, Ass't Pianist, Mrs. Bill Rohde; Official Board Reps, Mrs. Lee Webber and Mrs. Barry Jeffery; Rep. to Board of Stewards, Mrs. Glen Stewart ;Manse Committee, Miss Doris Elford, Mrs. Ross Hodgert. Group Leaders: U. - Mrs. Mac Hodgert, Mrs. Gordon McCarter; C. - Mrs. John Pym, Mrs. Rick Parker; W. - Mrs. Arnold Cann, Mrs. Lorne Passmore; Mrs. Parker and Mrs. Jack Stewart; Baby Band Superintendents, Mrs. Rick Parker, Mrs. Barry E. Miller; Card Sec., Mrs. Don Bray. Sianciing C9m ittteA; :Ngypt<natitag Committee, Mrs. Lloyd Ballantyne, Mrs. Bill Rohde, Mrs. Dave Passmore; Communications Co - Ordinator, ,firs. Rohde; Stewardship and Finance Committee, Mrs. Reg Hodgert, Mrs. Rohde, Mrs. Lloyd Ballantyne; Church In Society, Mrs. Ross Ballantyne, Mrs. Don Bray, Mrs. Bev Alexander, Mrs. Lorne Passmore; World Outreach Commit- tee, Mrs. Floyd Stewart, Mrs. Ted Kernick; Christian Leadership Development Committee, Mrs. Barry J. Miller, Mrs. Ken Duncan. Church Service Rev. Robert Matheson was in charge of the second Sunday After Epiphany church service on Sunday morning. The children's story was en - Cromarty Scouts set date for bottle drive By MRS. ROBERT LAING The president, Dorothy Miller open- ed Cromarty Ladies Aid January meeting at the home of Lillian Douglas with a poem. Into the New Year. In place of hymns, the ladies listened to recorded music by Ten- nessee Ernie Ford. Jean Carey had the devotions and read a poem. Eight members paid their membership fee and answered the roll call with the name of a Cana- dian they admired. During the business, donations were made to the board of managers, Knox College and lst Cromarty Scouts' tent fund. The Ladies Aid will cater for the Stratford -Huron Presbytery early in March with Bet- ty Dow as convener. A ham and strawberry supper will he held in June. Jean Carey gave a reading, Did You Ever Houseclean with your Hus- band'. The March meeting will be held at Joyce Miller's home. Scout news In the absence of the Scout Group Committee chairman. Ruth Laing presided for the .January meeting at the home of Carol Ann Scott. The Scout bottle drive was tentatively set for April 12 with April 19 as alternate date. The leaders pointed out a need for some camping equipment and would appreciate donations of old pots and pans, fryjng pans, etc., that are no longer Ixing used. A ('uh car rally will be held in Kirkton in early spring and the Cubs will be going to Wildwood on April 26 for a course in orienteering. Hugh Scott attended one meeting and ex- plained his weather station which measures temperature, rainfall, snowfall. etc., and is read twice dai- ly at 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Once a month he sends in a report to a government department. The next meeting will be held on February 13 at Rhea Cameron's. Women's Missionary Society Mrs. Mervin Dow was hostess for 1 t the January meeting of Cromarty W.M.S. Mrs. Charles Douglas presid- ed and Mrs. Ben Stoneman led the worship service based on the theme God's Wonderful World. The roll call was answered with each member's New Year's wish. For her topic, Mrs. Douglas chose A Time to Speak Out. Mrs. Thos. Scott presented the study on the Canadian Indians with special reference to the status of Indians under the Indian Act. President, Mrs. Douglas, announc- ed the following events coming up for the W.M.S.; World Day of Prayer Ser- vice March 7 in Cromarty Church; Executive meeting of the Stratford - Huron Presbyterial January 27 in Seaforth Presbyterian Church; An- nual meeting of the Presbyterial March 24 with the time and place to be set at the up -coming executive meeting. A letter from Miss Eleanor Knott. a missionary in India was read. The fall canvass for Hibbert township Bible Society has been com- pleted and Mrs. Thos. Scott reports a total of $658.50 was collected. Special thanks goes to all those who helped with the canvass. officers Euchre at By Mrs. TOM KOOY The euchre in the community cen- tre on January 13 had 12 tables play- ing with prizes going to high score Mary Davis, Joe ('arter.'Lone hands Margaret Carter. George Cunn- ingham; low score Blanche Hodgins. Evan Hodgins. The next euchre is January 27 and will tx convened by Otto and Dorothy Darling and George Cunningham. Laurie Mills has returned home from a delightful trip to Hawaii. She spent two weeks there and reports wonderful, warm weather. She is wearing a beautiful lan. titled "Just What Is A Church?" told by Rev. Matheson. The scripture was read from Isaiah 62: 1-5, I Corinthians 12:1-11, John 2:1-11. The sermon was entitled "Secondary issues aside..:" It seems only human to pay too much attention to unimportant details rather than be concerned about what really matters. Prophet Isaiah tries to keep the returning Exiles' attention focused on God's purpose for them as well as on the necessary reconstruc- tion of their nation and Jerusalem. Paul, in I Corinthians tries to still the jealous arguments among believers as to whose gifts (charism) are the greatest. They are really arguing as to who God loves the most - remember the argument among the disciples just prior to Jesus' crucifix- i6n. In back of this argument would be selfishness. Perhaps we can see the same motive in the story of Adam and Eve eating the forbidden fruit. (Could also speak of Paul's instruction to the Cor- inthian women about talking in church and wearing a covering on their head, found elsewhere in the Corinthian passages). John's Gospel is often called a 'mis- sionary gospel'. Reason for Jesus tur- ning %tater into wine to point to a mar- riagelatetween God and the faithful; to derfionstrate the best of life comes only through God; to make Jesus known through the acts God calls him to perform in terms of ministry among real people with real needs. This passage is -filled with the sym- bolism of the Christian faith. Even the type of water containers used which become the wine containers is impor- tant to the passage. Sunday, February 2, the annual congregational meeting will be held after the regular church service and pot luck dinner. The Explorers meeting will be held Wednesday, January 29 at 7 p.m. at Elimville Church. Personals Mrs. Paul Passmore returned• home recently from a London Hospital. Get well t)'ishes are extend- ed to Darlene. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Rohde were Saturday evening supper guests with Mr. and Mrs. George Kellett. Mrs. Kay Morley, Exeter was a Sunday supper guest with the Rohde's. Ins*ut. mseN at Elimville eV' NOWT 000Pea' The Elimville . Women's Insitute met recently at the church. The president opened the meeting with "Be Glad of Life". The Institute Ode' and Mary Stewart Collect were repeated, The roll call was answered by "Bring an article from another coun- i By ALICE DICKENS On a sunny Sunday morning, January 12 at 9 a.m., Jim McLarty greeted 'a goodsized congregation at the United Church door. Mrs. Don (Mary) Clark graciously introduced guest speaker, Miss. Mar- jorie Smith, who is the London Con- ference Staff .Person for Christian Development and she, in turn, welcomed everyone to the service. Rev. Beattie, the regular minister was away for a few days. A goodly number of Sunday school children, before retiring to their classes in the basement, listened in- tently to "Where is God?" an in- teresting story told by our visitors. Miss. Smith entitled her sermon "Champions of God's glory" follow- ed by a lovely duet sung by Mrs. Lyle Stokes and Mrs. Roy Sutherland with Mrs. Morley Wadsworth at the organ. Four of the stewards received the offering. Happy Gang Following the Christmas holidays, the Happy Gang seniors met in the Legion Hall for their regular pro- gressive euchre party with seven tables in play Wednesday afternoon. Winners were Martha Rees, Jessie Lewis, Sybil Stephenson, Leroy Walker, Joe Carter and Laura Aux - ford (using a mans tally card). President Harold Guilfoyle remind- ed everyone of the pot luck dinner at noon on January 22. Belated . birthday greetings to Sinclair McIntosh who was 95 years "young", January 17. Potluck for Hibbert UCW By MRS..). TEMPLEMAN The January meeting of the Hibbert United Church Women, took the form of a pot -luck luncheon served by Gwen and Elizabeth Harburn, in the Family Life Centre. After the tasty fare had been sampled, everyone enjoyed a happy sing, say or play programme. Numbers ranged from musical numbers to readings, from contests to handicrafts, with almost everyone contributing. The business section chaired by Margaret Christie With secretary Helen Fell dealt with reports from the treasurer and the card secretary, various thank you notes and with sun- dry donations. A mission objective was establish- ed for the current year and some planning was done concerning the after church luncheon and meeting, January 26. Mrs. Patricia Taylor will become the clerk of Hibbert Township effec- tive May 1st when Charles Friend will retire following 14 years as Hibbert Township clerk. Cam Templeman was a patient in Stratford General hospital for a few days, having undergone surgery on Friday. Pat and Joanne Donovan, Milton and Barb Templeton, Rexdale, visited on the weekend with John and Rober- ta Templeman and family. try " This included Bans from many countries. It was decided to take up tbe. challenge of the district public rela- tion officer to provide sweaters for a ball team. They will be in the Institute colours of royal blue and gold with the name of the Insitute on the back. It was stated that anyone who was able to work at the Sportsmen Dinner February 4 would be needed. The Citizenship and World Affairs committee of Mrs. Olga Hern and Mrs. Jim Wilkinson convened the meeting. Mrs. Hern read several items "Two Days after Christmas", Twas the Night Before Christmas - a different story- and Boxing Day Sale. Mrs. Wilkinson read "Old Years and New", and also an item on the Star Kist tuna problem. Mrs. Hern read two articles on the "free trade situation"from the Lon- don Free Press. She also read parts of the letter she had received from her niece in South Africa describing some of their living conditions and other situations in that country. She closed this part of the meeting with a poem "The Winter Birds". Soup and sandwiches were served by the lunch committee of Ruth Skinner, Mrs. Freeman Horne and Mrs. Joan Brock and enjoyed by all. Following lunch Mrs. Wilkinson demonstrated items of ceramics and Mrs. Hern the making of stars TOUR OF EXETER • A group of senior citizens from Kent County spent Tuesday afternoon in Exeter and part of their agenda was a tiler of the town. Above, clerk treasurer Liz Bell checks the tour with Lillian Clark, Dresden; Emma Janssens, Wallaceburg and Ruth McDonald, Thamesville. T -A photo. Centralia Lori Mills celebrated a birthday. Sunday. Happy birthday Lori. Clayton, Alice, Bonnie and ('lode Kooy of Huron Park were guests of mine at IUeywood's resturant, Sun day. Alice and Tom were both celebrating January birthdays Roxanne Overholt Zurich, spent a few days the past week with her grandmother Von Overholt. Monday guests with Tom and Mary Kooy were Harry and Marian Noels and Helen MacDonald, Lucan. The ladies spent the afternoon quilting while the men played cards. 4 out of beads. Both proved very interesting. Sunday during the lunch service Jason William the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Batten was baptized. Sunday January 26 wW be the Elim - vine church annual meeting. Several from the community at- tended the annual meeting of the Ex- eter Agricultural Society at the Ex- eter United Church, Friday evening. ACW meets at Kirkton By MRS. HAROLD DAVIS The A.C.W. met at the home of Mrs. Bill Schaefer Thursday evening. Scripture was read by Mrs. Harold Davis. Meditation by Mrs. Gerald Paul. Mrs. Burns Blackler president, presided for the business of the meeting. Guest speaker was Miss. Leanne Burgin who has spent 10 months in Bolivia as an exchange student. She showed pictures of Christmas in Bolivia and also a Carnival held in r February as well as a commentary It -was very enjoyable. The hostess served lunch. Personals Mr. and Mrs. Burns Blackler at- tended a Flying Farmers convention in Woodstock Saturday. BREAKFAST AT PYJAMA PARTY — Preparing breakfast at a Thurs- day morning pyjama pai-ty at the Sunshine Nursery School were Kathy Gielen and Connie Illman. T -A photo Executive convenes Dashwood UCW meet By MRs. IRVIN RADER Calvary United Church Women met Tuesday evening with the executive in charge .of• he meeting. Mrs. Mildred Kellerman. chairlady, open- ed the meeting with a poem entitled "A New Year's Wish". Mrs. Sidney Neeb read the scripture with Mrs. Don Gaiser offering prayer. A reading titled "Leave Some Things Behind" was given by Mrs. EdithBaker. A poem "Journey" was given by Mrs. Ralph Astle. The Hymn "Blessed Assurance" was sung ac- companied by Mrs. Ken McCrae on the piano. Mrs. Bob Sinasac shared with the ladies an inspiring New Year's message. She referred to Luke 10: 38-42. telling the story of Mary and Martha. Jesus is more concerned with what we are than what we do so let us do something different with our lives. Each day spend some time in prayer and in that way we will be Henry Becker's Celebrate 61st By MRS. HUGH MORENZ Shipka A happy anniversary is wished for our former neighbours, Henry and Annie Becker of Zurich on the occa- sion of their 61st ‘Redding anniversary January 24. Also "Happy Birthday" wishes to Earl (Skippy) Stebbins, as he celebrates his 84th birthday on January 24. Gary and Sheona Baker, held Open House, at their home in Shipka last Sunday afternoon. Supper guests, Sunday night with Ken and Ortha Baker, were Mr. and Mrs. Emma Schilbe, Zurich, Ken, Carol and Sheltie Baker, Goderich, Don, Sharon and Jamie Baker, and Anthony Regier Sr. and Gary and Sheona Baker. Hugh and I visited last Thursday afternoon with Ervin Devine, at St. Joseph's Hospital, London. Also visiting'with him that day were his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Ross and Charlotte Weber, of Kitchener. Sandra Regier, Heather and Jill, of Detroit, spent the weekend here with Sandra's parents, Ken and Ortha Baker. . Weather permitting, there will be another euchre party at the ('om- munity ('entre here tonight January 22. 11 you're looking for carpet or vinyl for a small area or an entire house Do it yourself or hove our installer Ed Allen do it for ou .ISS Main St., S., Exeter drawn closer to God. In closing, she presented a challenge to each one of us to place God first in our lives for 1986.. , Mrs, Don Gaiser presided for the business portion of the meeting. The reports were given and several thank - you cards and letters were read. Three delegates will attend the Huron -Perth U.C.W. Annual meeting January 27 which will held in Exeter. The Sunshine Committee for January will be Mrs. Adene Wolfe with other members assisting her. The meeting closed by repeating the Mizpah benediction. Mrs. Mary Rader, Mrs. Sharon Bennett, Nathan and Sarah were Tuesday supper guests with Dave and Nancy Rader, Stacey, Derick and Stephanie last week. The occasion was Dave's birthday. Wednesday they went to London and visited with Mrs. Barbara Bennett where the Ben- netts will stay until Sunday, January 19 when they return to Lethbridge, Alberta. Mary had an overnight visit with Paul and Susan Rader, Ben and Robin, returning home Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Tony Ervine, Jeremy and Sarah have returned home to Adelaide, Australia after vacationing with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Keller and family for a number of weeks and other relatives in the area. Moffatt & Powell Ex- eter, is pleased to an- nounce Jim Rolph, has joined our staff as branch manager. Jim Ralph 1 wish to thank all my customers for their patronage during the past ten years. I look forward to helping you with all your building supply needs as branch manager of Moffatt & Powell, Exeter.