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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1986-06-11, Page 8Page 8 Jure 11, 1986 SS anniversary on Sunday baptism at Tbain.s Road] Mta�ofTheScarBaptism took place on Sunday which was the Third Sunday After Pentecost with Rev. Robert Matheson in charge. Rev. Matheson told the children's story God Visits His People. Murray Dawson clerk of session called Mr. and Mrs. John Johns for- ward to have their son Matthew John baptised. The choir sang "Spirit of God" accompanied by the organist Miss Agnes Bray. Rev Matheson's sermon was entitl- ed "T�ansformations". All three scripture lessons describe transformations. We heard of two in- dividuals being raised from death and we also heard of another person retur- ning to the presence of God. All three passages cause us to refer to baptism. Baptism recognizes God as our Maker. As creator of this world we need to allow God to have dominion over our lives.' Because of our human nature - be- ing what we are - seldom are we will- ing to allow God to rule over (over- rule?) us in our day -today living. It is our hope for children trusted to our care that they will somehow not make the same number or same type of mistakes (commit thesamesins) we have in our own lives. Baptism is a time to remember the vows made on our behalf at our own baptism and to recall, as well, the time when, through our own profes- sion of faith, we confirmed those vows on our own behalf. We recall in stories of the early development of the Church that peo- ple were baptised with the Spirit after having been baptised by water. Water baptism is our recognition of God's activities in the human dimension of life. The Sunday School Anniversary is next SLjnday June 15 at 11 a.m. and the next Sunday June 22 is Elimville Anniversary. There will be no ser- vices at Thames Road that Sunday. Thames Road Sunday School pro- motions will be held Sunday June 29 at 11:15 a.m. The summer schedule July 6 ser- vice will be held at Thames Road at 10 a.m. Note the time. United Church Women The June meeting of the United Church Women was held Monday evening in the church basement with 29 ladies present. The Church In Society Committee were in charge. Each member was given a happy face tag to wear. Mrs. Bev Alexander welcomed everyone and gave a reading "Begin the Day with Friendliness". Mrs. Bill Rowcliffe read the scripture, John 15:12-15, Ec- clessiastes 3:1-8. Mrs. Lorne Passmore led in prayer..Mrs. Alex- • ander gave the theme "Wealth of Friendship" and a meditation on the theme, - The offering was received by Mrs. Passmore and Mrs. Rowcliffe with prayer by Mrs. Rose Ballantyne. A reading "Friendly Strangers" by Mrs. Don Bray. Mrs. Ross Ballantyne played, Lucky Old Sun, Let There Be Peace on Earth, Let a Smile be Your Umbrella on the piano which was much enjoyed. A reading "June Thoughts" by Mrs. Rowcliffe. We sang"Blest Be the Tie that Binds". A skit "Responding with Time, Talent and Treasure" with Mrs. Ballantyne, Mrs. Bray, Mrs. Alexander, Mrs. Passmore and Mrs. Rowcliffe taking part. • President Mrs. Barry Jeffery open- ed the business part of the meeting with a poem "June". The ususal business was dealt with. The roll call was answered by a hint to a new bride. Mrs. John Pym delegate to the Lon- don Conference at Sarnia recently gave the highlights of the meeting. Lunch was then served by Group U which brought the evening to a close. In the May 28' issue it should have read, a number of people from this area attended the Fiddler's Jamboree at South Huron Rec Centre, Exeter Sunday afternoon. The Usborne Guild comprised of Ray Cann, Ken Duncan, Harry Jeffery, Bill Rohde and the piano accompanist Mrs. Reg Hodgert played several numbers. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Johns, Woodham and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Rohde were supper guests Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Wray Sweitzer of Shipka. The occasion be- ing the 40th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Johns which is July 3. Congratulations Norman and Jean. Several trap uua area etteRdect We chicken barbecue at Woodhani, Wednesday evening. Mrs. Dorothy Heard, Si. Marys was a supper guest Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. George Kellett. Mrs. Beatrice Johns, Clinton, Mr. and Mrs. Normae Johns, Woodham,' Mrs. Dorothy Lawson and Marcy, St. Marys, Steve Johns, Miss Bonnie Baynham, Exeter and Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Hunkin attended the baptis- ing of Matthew John Johns, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Johns, at the regular church service. The above mention- ed were all guests later with Mr. and Mrs. John Johns and Matthew at their home in Exeter. Mrs. Jack Stewart spent three weeks recently with Mr. and Mrs. Rick Potter of Thunder Bay. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stewart attend- ed the graduation of their daughter Cheryl at the University of Guelph Friday when she received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture with honours. Con- gratulations Cheryl! • BROWNIES PLY UP — At Wednesday's annual Mothers and Daughters Girl Guides banquet in Exeter number of Brownies were involved in a Fly -up ceremony. Back, left, Anita Wein, Carli Tieman, Con - Heywood, Shannon Kammerer, Rochelle Geoffrey, Jenny Graham and Jacqueline Wright. Front, Andrea Weigand,Jeri-Lee Davis, Juanita Chappel, Erin McLeod, Kim Campbell, Jane Webster and Kelly Campbell. Missing was Lisa Bean. T -A photo at nie • CURRENT FAST MOVING CARPET AND RESILIENT VINYLS AT LOW MASSACRED PRICES. • SAVINGS' SO BIG IT'S ALMOST LIKE STEALING • PRICES APPLY TO GOODS IN STOCK ONLY GRADUATES -- Bill on aine Vandeworp ore pleased to an- nounce the 'graduation of their daughter Elise Mae from the Disploma Nursing Program at Conestoga College, Stratford Campus. She received the Stu- dent Council Award at the Black Band and Pinning Ceremony on November 23, 1985. Elise has suc- cessfully completed her Ontario Registration Exams and is employed at South Huron Hospital, Exeter. Photo by Jack Doerr By MRS. ROBERT LAING Mrs. Margaret David, Yorkshire, England. who has been visiting her daughter in Toronto, spent last Tues- day with her cousin, Mrs. Mervin I)ow. and Mr. Dow. Mr. and Mrs. Ken Caldwell, Paul and Carla, Clinton, visited Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Robert La- ing and Tom. Bob and Ruth Laing attended the Wallace family reunion on Sunday. Rev. Kenn@th Knight conducted the communion service on Sunday morning. 467 Main St., Exeter Sinc01887 235-0173 f f J 1