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Home My WebLink AboutTimes-Advocate, 1987-04-22, Page 21Oddfellows- service, Sunday Many Easter visitors at Centralia By Mrs. TOM KOOY • Centralia A large congregation including a number of visitors were in attendance for the Easter and Communion ser- vice in the United Church Sunday morning. "Raised with Christ" was the sub- " ject chosen by Rev. Deborah Carter for her Easter sermon. The Easter lilies decorating the church were placed by. Mrs. Jean Palmer in loving memory of her husband, the late Wilbur, her parents and brother, the late Mr. and Mrs. George Hepburn and Jack. The two hydrangeas were from Steve Molnar and family in loving memory of the late Mrs. Elizabeth Molnar. The choir under the direction of Donald Stuart provided special music. Personals Mr. and Mrs. Bent Caslick and Gregory spent the Easter weekend with Jean's parents Mr. and Mrs. George Beckberger, Cargill. Mr. and Mrs. Terry Morgan, Mark and Melissa were Easter Sunday din- ner guests with Judy's grandmother Mrs. Jessie Lewis of McGillivray. Saturday evening visitors with Tom and 1 were Helen MacDonald, Clarence, Gladys Davis and Howard Dolan and Sunday our dinner guests were Jerry and Carol Mills, Clayton, Alice, Bonnie and Clyde Kooy and Russell Ball, Granton. Mr. and Mrd. Fred Bowden had their family as guests for the Easter Sunday brunch at the, Orchid Restaurant , in London and were visitors afterwards at the home of Mrs. Margaret Reid. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Spendiff, Stratford were visitors with the Bowden's Thursday afternoon. Jenny Rimmer was the lucky win- ner of the large Easter egg in a draw at S & N variety store.• Congratula- tions Jenny. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Brandon and family, t.jxbridge spent the Easter weekend with their parents and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Powe. Mr. and Mrs. Terry Morgan enter- tained Thursday evening for a social evening and cards. The ladies all be- ing the champion card players. Mrs. Von Overholt joined with her family Easter Sunday at the home of Ron and Marlene Moore and family, Exeter. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Mills and fami- Need clean-up ladies at Crediton Church Bw MRS. STAN PRESZCATOR The sermon topic at Zion United Church on Good Friday was taken from John 19:28-42 and was read by Wayne King. Rev. Elder's sermon was titled "The Day Christ Died." The sermon topic Easter Sunday was taken from Mark 16:1-8 titled "Joyful Reassurance". Sacrament of Holy Communion was celebrated. A good crowd was in attendance. What a beautiful weekend to celebrate Easter. There will be no choir practice Wednesday evening. Sympathy is extended to the families of the late Willis Stewardson who passed away Friday at South Huron Hospital and was buried Mon- day in Crediton Cemetery. UCW 25th Anniversary: "Called to Respond" is our United Church Women 25th Anniversary theme. Join us next Sunday for this special service of celebration. Our guest speaker will be Mrs. Verna Burgin and our guest soloist is Mrs. Millie Desjardine. Several of our ladies will also take part in this service. Church Clean Up: Ladies of the congregation -- Your help is requested for a scrubbing day, washing the wood work, etc. in the Sunday School room o,. Ap- 1 27 at 1 p.m. Bring maimun scrub pail, brushes, and cloths. Your help will be appreciated by all. Zurich Women Aglow: The April meeting will be held on Monday April 27 at Zurich Public School at 7:30 p.m. The speaker will be Marilyn Jenkins. In hospital are Mrs. Alma Schwar- ta, Mr. Eldon Smith and Mrs. Estrella Finkbeiner (South Huron, Exeter ). Crediton and District Social Club are having their Spring fling dance Saturday April 25 at 9:00 p.m. Light and Easy are providing the music. Mr. and Mrs. Stan Preszcator spent Sunday with Miss Brenda Glanville and Carl Farr in St. Thomas. Mrs. Nancy Dowson, Brantford, Mrs. Jerry Finnen and Andrea, Kit- chener, John Fahner and Todd, Espanola, Donald Fahner, Exeter and Ronald Fahner and Cheryl, Huron Park spent Easter Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Fahner. Mrs. Pearl Haines, Mrs. Gertrude Flegman and Mrs. Mildred Cora Dearborn, Michigan spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Fahner. Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Wein spent their 50th wedding anniversary with family, friends, relatives and neighbours at Dashwood Community Centre, Sunday April 12 as 42 family members sat down to a dinner at the hall. Present denial gifts at Hibbert Church By MRS. J. TEMPLEMAN Staffo The Easter service of the Hibbert United Church Women began with the presentation of Lenten "denial" gifts, destined for "Operation Blessing" in Stratford. Margaret Kemp and Bernice Nor- ris, led the worshippers in a thoughtful presentation of the solilo- quies of each of the twelve disciples at that first Easter period. Mary F. Dow reported on the work of the Presbyterial Committee on church and society, of which she is a member. This was followed by a ceremony of setting aglow, a tree of remembrance, to the singing of the hymn "Angels Rolled the Stone Away". The following business meeting was chaired by Margaret Christie, with secretary Helen Fell. Some of the upcoming projects con- firmed are adding the days offering to the Lenten gift basket, voting a cash donation to the Huron -Perth Lawn & Garden Tractors Choose a John Deere for value and durability . that you can count on year after year. • If you're Ioo ing for a dependable lawn and garden tractor... choose a John Deere. • 14, 16, 18 and 20 HP. models in gas or -diesel • Take the work out of yard work, cuts the green and blows the white Ge4;44 ) EXETER 235.1115 camp leadership training program, finalizing plans for our share of the April 29 Special Events in Kirkton, and deciding to again cater for the Mitchell fair board barbeque. Members were also urged to attend the camping experience of June 15 as well as the "eat out" meeting June 25. Donuts and tea, provided and serv- ed by hostess Marjorie Drake and Ellen Vivian, were enjoyed by all. Personals Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Scott are home again, after enjoying several weeks in the sunny south. Mrs. Doris Miller and Mrs. John Templeman, attended the Easter ser- vice of the Seaforth Presbyterian Church Women on Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Rob Templeman, Miss Carol Stewart, Kitchener and Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Ebel, Goderich attended relatives' wedding and reception in Winsdor, Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Restemayer, and family Barrie, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Rob Templeman and family. Despite the wet weather, Sunday, quite a number of people participated in the car rally, sponsored by the South Hibbert Athletic Association. Usborne & Hibbert Mutual Fire Insurance Company Fetor, Ontario NOM ISO (Established in 1876) Provides Full In- surance Coverage for Town Dwellings as well as Farrr Properties DIRECTORS 8 ADJUSTERS Jock Harrigan RR 3 Luton 227-4305 Robert Gardner RR 2 Staffo 345-2739 lloyd Morrison RR 1 St. Morys 2298277 Lorne Feeney RR 2 Dublin 3152543 Jock Hodgert RR 1 Kirkton 229-6152 Robert Chaffe RR 5 Mitchell 318-8293 AGENTS Ross Hodgert Woodhom 229-6643 John Moore Dublin 345-2512 Joseph Uniac Mitchell 348.9012 In the event of a loss the director nnust see the dambge before repairs are mode. ly were guests at a wedding of Carol's niece Saturday in Aylmer. Jodi was a bridesmaid and spent a few days in Aylmer before the wedding. The crowd was larger than usual at Keegan Inn when the senior citizens met Monday, April 13 with prizes go- ing to Andy Thompson, Jessie Lewis, Margaret Carter, Kay Armstrong, Cleve Pullman, Tom and Mary Kooy. Next gathering is April 27 at 2 p.m. A delicious dinner was served after. Neil school euchre prize winners were high score Mary Kooy, Murray Carter, lone hands Lois Hodgins, Ot- to Darling, low score Mrs. Elmer Walker, Charlotte Barker. Special prizes went to Mary Meikle, Tom Kooy. The next party April 27 will be con- vened by Otto and Dorothy Darling and Jessie Lewis. An Oddfellows service will be held in the United Church next Sunday April 26 at 11:15 a.m. Times -Advocate, Apt it 22, 1907 Poge 5A 4.4 FAITH TABERNACLE SINGERS -- Providing the music for an Easter play at Centralia Faith Tabernacle were Thelma Finkbeiner, Henny Parker, Phyllis DeGraw, Tammy Graham, Bonnie Obre, Chrissy Parker and Cathy Prout. Come to our Exeter 1! 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