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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1987-04-22, Page 101 Page 10 Times -Advocate, April 22, 1987 Good Friday service of Unifed Churdu The 8 a.m. Good Friday service at the United Church was well attended. Rev. Darrell Shaule led the service, during which a short play, a modern day setting for an inquest into who killed Jesus Christ, starring local ac- tors and actresses, was well presented. Rev. Shaule asked the congregation to participate in the confession of our Sunshiny weather attracts seniors The beautiful sunshine weather brought out a good crowd to the week- ly meeting of the Sunshine and Busy Buddies groups. The president welcomed everyone also one visitor Lily Swartz. 0 Canada was sung with Muriel at the piano. Birthday wishes went to Ed Arm- strong and Ilene Pullman. The minutes were read and accepted. Kay Armstrong moved that we invite Parkhill and Ailsa Craig in May seconded by Margaret Carter, motion carried. Mabel Froats gave a short talk on several suggestions of one day tours that she had. S 'm .athy was extend- ed to Marjorie Steeper in the loss of her mother-in-law. Two readings were given by Elizabeth Conlin. The "Unconscious Humor" and "The Easter Scene". Harry Noels asked for shuffleboard players. The meeting was then ad- journed for playing cards and crafts. Winners were: high score - Margaret Carter and Laurence Hirt- zel; lone hands - Mary Miekle and Harry Noels; low score - Muriel Cobleigh and Murray Carter; draft winner - Greta gibson. So if you want a good afternoon of fun come on out next Thursday afternoon and join in with us at the Scout Hall at 1:30 p.m. t GRAMMAS CAME = Tracey Martens is shown selling popcorn to her two grandmothers Dolly Hodgins and Connie Martens at Lucan Public School, Thursday morning. Proceeds go to Bunny Bundle. sins to God. Papers were distributed and individuals wrote their confession on the paper and during the singing of the last hymn, everyone went for- ward to a large wooden cross at the• altar, (where nails and hammers were available) and nailed their sins to the cross. Following the service breakfast was served by the Senior Adult Bible Study Class and Women's Sunday Schoal Class. Easter Sunday the Lucan United Church was filled and overflowing as over 285 worshippers filled every possible space in the church, in- cluding chairs in the aisles, and even the entry, for the 11 a.m. service. Betty Coughlin and Jean Hodgins were the greeters and ushers and Olive Simpson and Marion Thompson assisted them during the offering. Rev. Darrell Shaule led the service with Helen Stanley, organist and Win- nie Robicheau at the piano, accompa- nying the beautiful Easter hymns. Rev. Shaule told the children's story as they gathered at the altar before going' to junior congregation, then presented a short Easter message "Jesus Christ is Alive". The choir rendered a powerful medley "Our God Reigns". An Easter musical drama "Sonrise" was presented by the Sunday School. Special soloists and main characters included Tiny Carter, Bev Dauncev, Eric Schatzler, Neil Froats, Brad Coughlin and Mark Hickson. Other Bible characters included Denise Cowdrey, Jamie Froats, Chris Revington, Shelley Snider. Tara For- rester, Darcy Maguire, Sara Holden, Tammy Graham and Amy Schatzler. The play was directed by Barb Coughlin. Music directed by Linda Froats and accompanist was Helen Stanley. Near the resurrection news Rev. Roger Mason conducted the Sunday morning service. Accom- panied by Ms. Betty Jean Talbot play- ing the piano. Mrs. Marlene Thornton worshipfully sang The Holy City. Mrs. Thornton then taught the chorus Beautiful. Rev. Mason ministered from Luke 24:1-9, the resurrection news of Jesus Christ. Because Jesus had been hur- riedly buried• in Joseph of Arimathea's tomb, His body had not been properly embalmed. Early on the morning after the Passover, several women came to the tomb to do this. When they found the tomb empty, angels there reminded them Jesus had told them He would rise on the third day. This news transform- ed these ladies who began to proclaim the truth of Christ's -resurrection. The ladies' first step was to visit the tomb. Women's testimonies were not valid at this time, yet God chose women to announce Christ's resurrec- tion. We must go to the tomb in sear- ching out the evidence recorded of the empty tomb. These women honestly examined the evidence. They saw the heavy stone was rolled away from the en- trance. Going inside the cave tomb they saw it was empty. This evidence confused them. The explanation given by the angels of Christ's resurrection caused them to come to the conclu- sion that Jesus had risen from the dead. The ladies submitted to the words of God's messengers, the angels, that Jesus was not there, that He had risen from the dead. This message was more important than the messengers. Examine the message recorded in the Bible. When you realize the message is true, then live it. True messengers repeat what they have heard from God, as the angels did. The women compared the messenger's words with what Jesus had told them, as.they remembered what Jesus had said to them about ris- ing from the dead. We have the right to compare what the messengers say today with God's word. The women returned from the tomb and told Jesus followers all the angelic messengers had told them about Jesus' resurrection. Sunday evening Rev. Roger Mason spoke from Matthew 28:6, the invita- tion from the angels to see the empty tomb. There are several false reasons propagated to explain away the emp- ty tomb, but there are Biblical teachings and historical records on the truth of Jesus' resurrection. Jesus' body was never produced, as the priests tried to have told. The resurrected Jesus appeared several times after His resurrection before He ascended bodily to heaven. BY THE BAGFUL — It was popcorn by the garbage bagful at Lucan Public School Thursday morning. Teresa Lojzer, Steven Greenlee and Steven Smith are shown with the corn being sold for Bunny Bundle. NOTICE of Road Closing TAKE NOTICE that the Corporation'of the Townshi1S of Bid- dulph, proposes to enact a bylaw pursuant to Section 298 of The Municipal Act, R.S.O. 4980, Chapter 302 to stop up and close that part of the allowance for road between Lots 10 and 11, Con- cession 4, in the Township of Biddulph designated as Part 1 ac- cording to reference plan No. 33R-7389 deposited in the land Registry Office at London. AND TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the lands comprising that port of the said road allowance to be stopped up and closed shall continue to be vested in the Corporation of the Township of Biddulph to be dealt with from time to time os the Council of the said Corporation may see fit and deem proper. AND TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Council shall hear, in person or by his Counsel, Solicitor or Agent, any person who claims that his land will be prejudically affected by the propos- ed by-law for closing up the above mentioned portion of road allowance at a meeting of Council which will be held for that purpose in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Office at R.R. 3, Lucan, Ontario on the 5th day of May, 1987, at the hour of 8:00 o'clock in the afternoon. A full description and a plan of the road allowance to be closed may be seen at the Office of the Clerk -Treasurer. 'Doted at the Township of Biddulph this 20th day of March, 1987. TOWNSHIP OF BIDDULPH R.G. Hands, Clark 4 Because Jesus lives, we Christians have the promise of eternal life. Friendship unit heats hardships The Lucan Friendship Unit met at the church, Wednesday evening with 13 members in attendance. - Ilene Rushton opened with prayer and an Easter worship of renewal and rebirth. She was assisted with scrip- ture readings by Marguerite McRoberts and Shirley Ryan. Ilene then reviewed the work of several missionaries in Central America, Japan, Jamaica and 'Zambia telling of the hardships and different lifestyles experienced in these mis- sion works. Linda Froats and Jane Forester followed with a study of "Ruth", who was willing to risk commitment to Naomi and her God. Beth Miller chaired the business portion of the meeting. Plans for the Regional, May 5 at the Lucan U.C. with supper 5:30-6:30 are underway. Spring bulb catalogues were distributed. Now that the flowers are coming, see any member for bulbs to complete your garden dressing. Linda Froats and Beth Miller are to be conveners for the wedding dinner of Tammy McRoberts. July 18. Sug gestions for a June outing* are to be brought to the next meeting. The meeting was closed with a prayer and a delightful lunch served by Donna Van Arenthals and Shirley Ryan. Hold annual bowling event The fifth annual Shamrock Bowling Tournament was held Saturday al Lucan Lancs with a total of 54 bowlers taking part. This is a 5 game, pins over average tournament, with Jack Davidson of Stratford winning the top prize of $200.00 with a plus 182. Close behind were Ron Dickey of Lucan with a plus 181 and Audrey Watt, also of Lucan, at plus 178. These two bowlers won $100. and $65. respectively. Winners of high singles, without handicap and worth $25. each were Ron Dickey with a 320 game, Bob Smith 318, Paul Smith 315, Bob Cor- nish 308 and May Murphy 307. Thanks to all the businesses of Lucan and area who donated prizes for this tournament. Discuss tea of Blossoms The Women's Ministries of Lucan Revival (:entre held their monthly meeting Wednesday evening in - Graham Chapel. President Mrs. Marlene Thornton opened the meeting reading As it Began to Dawn before leading in singing. A short business session discussed the Blossom Tea for May 27 at 7:30 p.m. to be held in the Fellowship Hall of the church. A yard sale was plann- - ed for May 16 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. to be held at 101 Duchess Ave and 41h Concession, in Lucan. Mrs. Eileen Currie brought a study on the articles of faith of the church. For each statement of faith Mrs. Cur- rie has the ladies look up scriptures to illustrate what the statement of faith meant. The study concluded with scripture proofs of Christ's resurrection. At the close of the meeting, the ladies en- joyed a time of fellowship over a Tight lunch. I:. t t/(,L 3 POPCORN FOR BUNNY BUNDLE — Peter Garland of CFPL Radio attended a Bunny Bundle popcorn party at Lucan Public School, Thursday. 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