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Home My WebLink AboutTimes-Advocate, 1987-03-11, Page 16Po. a 14 Times -Advocate, March 1 1, 1987 PANCAKES AT TRIVITT --Bill and Jean Ellerington, Martha and Eben Weigand and Beatrice Ballantyne enjoy pancakes at Trivitt Anglican Church, Tuesday. T -A photo PANCAKE FLIPPERS — Rev. Duke Vipperman gets advice on flipp- ing pancakes at Tuesday's supper at Trivitt Anglican Church from Irene Harness. T -A photo Dashwood hosts prayer day event Nearly 80 women, of all faiths, Roberta Walker performed two solos, "The Wedding Banquet" and "Sing for Joy". Ladies- from the Church of .God, Grand Bend United, Anglican and Roman Catholic joined the Dashwood United women in the celebration of the power of prayer. Over $100 was collected to send in sup- port of the Canadian ecumenical pro- jects abroad. The ladies adjourned to the church basement, to enjoy a special anniver- sary cake and ice cream and time for fellowshi • before ret'irnin home. gathered Friday afternoon at the Dashwood United Church to celebrate the World Day of Prayer. Maida Gaiser, of the United Church Women was chairperson of the event, and gave the call to prayer. Idella Gable provided music on the organ for all the hymns and solos. The theme for this year's service was twofold, to celebrate 100 years for the World Day of Prayer, by giving its history in both Canada and the U.S., then spreading internationally to unite 170 countries in prayer. Ladies from the Church of God represented the two original organizers Mary Ellen James of the U.S. and Bessie McMurchy of Canada and Millie Des- jardine performed a solo. The second part of the service retold the parable of the Great Feast, to which those who were invited did not come. Instead, the poor and the sick,the travellers and strangers, were brought in to enjoy the banquet. From this, we all realize that everyone, including ourselves, is in- vited to the kingdom of Gbd and we must not make excuses about why we can't come or we may be left outside forever. Petitions for prayer were heard in the voices of Asia, Africa, the Carib- bean, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, North America, the -Pacific-and-the-Aboriginal-people of -,- all lands. These voices expressed their concerns, needs, and fears for their futures, needing the prayers of all. Everyone was encouraged to return home strengthened in faith, re- joicing in spirit. and sharing with our neighbours, especially those in such dire need. Centralia By MRS. TOM KOOY The Centralia congregation of the United Church are holding a family night in the basement of the church with dinner at 7 p.m. followed by games on Friday evening. Tom and I were Sunday afternoon visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Sim Roobol, Hensall. We also visited with Mrs. Ruby Dickins at the Queensway nursing home. Mr..and Mrs. Tom Hayter and boys were Sunday guests with her mom Mrs. Von Overholt. Neil schoolhouse euchre prize win- ners on March 2 were as follows: high score, Carol Hardy, Earl Morgan; . lone hands, Margaret Carter, Andy Thompson; low score, •Hazel Cunn- ingham, Elmer Walker; special prizes went to Lois Hodgins and Charlie Hollings. Conveners for March 16 will be Harvey, Lois .and Blanche Hodgins, Andy and Marian Thompson. A good crowd of senior citizens gathered at Keegan's Inn Monday afternoon for card with prizes going to Margaret Cartel., Tom Kooy, Kay Armstrong, Murray Carter, Mary Meikle, Joe Carter. Nest gatitering will be March 16 at 1:30 p.m. Many perform at gospel event Granton At Granton United Church, the Rev. Bruce Pierce was in charge of the Sunday morning service and took the text for his sermon from the book of Amos and entitled his sermon "When judgment comes". Carrie Wallis read the scripture lesson. In the children's time, Michael Pierce taught the children a song ac- companied by his guitar. On Sunday evening the annual gospel service was well attended. Doreen McRobert was the very capable emcee and made everyone. welcome and explained that the even- ing's proceeds weretu be used for the purchase of a new refrigerator for the use of functions at the church. Taking part in the program were Granton United Church Choir, Ber- nadine Kop, Jenny Blake, Carolyn Jeffrey. Michael ,and` Ann Pierce, Elenora Kop, Diane Blake, Audrey Harloff, Tara -Lynn- Rebecca and Rachael Elston, Benny Kop, Jennifer Jeffrey, Paula Wallis, Ruth Cook, Madalene Hardie, Cassandra and Katherine Harding, Pat Harlton, • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ej• • • Anne Bryan and Madeline Hardie ( duet) . At the closing Jacqueline Moore Pierce read her own composition "Let Go and Let God". Following her reading the congregation sang "Let Go and Let God" to the tune of the Battle Hymn of the Republic. Donuts and coffee were enjoyed following the service. U.C.W. meet Unit III of Granton U.C.W. met at the home of April Bryan on March 3. Ruth Cook welcomed everyone and April Bryan introduced the guest speaker, Della Crozier who is rural resource worker with counselling ser- vice in Strathroy called "Search" (Social Educational and Recreational tipmmunity Health). Mrs. Crozier talked about some of the problems facing rural -com- munities today and the stress related to these. She also outlined her role as the link between the rural people and the agencies vJhich might assist them by supplying speakers, helping com- munities, more specifically identify- ing their problems and finding ways to deal with these situations. •••••-••••t;<r.• Joan Hayden thanked the speaker. April Bryan gave a short devotional entitled "God of all Comfort". A reading on "Emergencies" was given by Joan Hayden who also closed in prayer. ,Ruth Cook conducted the business part of the meeting. The evening ended with a delicious lunch served by Elizabeth Garrett and Ruth Cook. Anglican Church news At St. Thomas Anglican Church, the Rev. Frank Braby was the celebrant for the Holy Eucharist assisted by John Herbert .. as server. Mrs. Clarence Lewis read the two lessons. Rev. Braby preached his sermon from the gospel of St. Matthew Chapter IV speaking on the three dif- ferent trials and temptations Jesus faced in the wilderness from satan and what each of them symbolized. Next•Sunday, the service will be at 11:00 a.m. A.C.W. meeting The ACW of St. Thomas Anglican Church was held at the home of Mrs. Jean Noon on Thursday evening. Irene Roloson opened the meeting with a poem. "This earthly house" followed by the invocation and the meditation. The ACW annual was discussed and Lois Herbert was nam- ed as delegate. The Perth Deanery annual meeting is to be held .at Christ Church, Listowel on May 6. Ethel Crouch read two poems "God won't forget us" and "Behold the Langb". Personals Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Hall and Jason, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Waugh, Miss "Helen Herbert, Mrs. Lois Herbert visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hodgins and John Herbert on the occasion of John's 21st birthday. Mrs. Irene Roloson and Kayleen, Mrs. Don Beatson, Sylvia and Melanie, Mrs. Kenneth Hodgins, Mrs. Jim Itodgins of St. Thomas Anglican Church attended the World Day of Prayer service at the Community Bi- ble Church on Friday evening. There's nothing that can help you understand your beliefs more than trying to explain them to an in- quisitive child. .,t n ,n,► w,u,i,rand rr,w.-+,oa,.,,- ••• • • )1G'VOtABRICS. 373 Main St., Exeter 235-2842 Mon. to Sat. 9 to 6; Friday till 9:00 EVERYTHING IN THE STORE Simplicity Patterns $267 ea. 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