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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1987-09-09, Page 7ing a call to the ministry sincehe was a teenager, Rogers was 27 before he. made the decision to become a pastor. The youngest in a family of 11, he worked for a time in an electrical fac- tory in Guelph before signing up for a correspondence course from Eastern Pentecostal Bible College in Peterborough. During this period he held a full-time job in a Port Elgin dairy and pastored a small store -front church on the verge of closing in Southampton. While he was there the congregation grew from 12 to 60, and a new church seating 250 has now been. built between the tWo municipalities. Other pastorates included a term as assistant pastor in Galt, ordination while serving in Meaford, over seven years in Windsor as that congregation grew from 60 to 500, and overseeing the building of a church in Belleville. Rogers came to Exeter from Peo- ple's Church in Hamilton, where he served under senior minister Keith 1 Times -Advocate, September 9, 1987 Page 7 New at Exeter Pentecostal Tabernacle pastor Don Rogers, who recently accepted the position as minister of Exeter Pentecostal Tabernacle, preached his first sermon from his new pulpit on August 16 on "Goals for Church Growth". He can claim expertise on that subject, having nurtured a number of churches as they evolved from small groups to large congregations. Although brought up in a Pentecostal family in the tiny village of Salem next door to Elora, and feel - MR. AND MRS. JAMES ADKINS Brenda Butler, dgughter of Lloyd and Phyllis Butler and James Adkins, son of Howard and Joyce Adkins of Hensall were married in Clinton Presbyterian Church by Rev. Barber on August 8. Matron of honour was Debbie Ball, Brucefield, friend of the bride. Bridesmaids were Diane Cook, Brucefield, friend of f the bride and Doris Butler, London and Brenda Butler, Bayfield, both sisters-in-law of the bride. Ringbearer was Daryl, son of the bride. Best man was Jeff Ware - ng of Kippen, cousin of groom. Ushers were Rick Forrest, Huron ark. Greg Hargraves, Hensall nd Dave Consitt, Varna, all iends of the groom. Following e ceremony a reception was eld in Varna at the Stanley Com- ex.Mr. and Mrs. James Adkins 'II reside at RR 5 Clinton. (Harvey McDowell photo) P a fr h PI w • i FORTHCOMING MARRIAGE — Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Riley and Mrs. Paulette Rushton and Mr. James Hill wish to announce the for- thcoming marriage of their children, Noreen Elaine Riley to John Alexander Hill on Saturday, September 26, 1987 at Crediton United Church at 6:30 p.m. Reception to follow in Lucan 8 p.m.. to 1 a.m. Music supplied by 'Night Wind'. The couple will reside in Huron Park. Photo by Bart DeVries TO MARRY Fletcher of Mrs. Ellis To pleased to an tion of morria and Ric place at 3:30 1987 at the Church. An 0 held at the September 20 to 5 p.m. Rel welcome. — Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Kirkton and Mr. and pp of Kitchenec are nounce the celebra- geabetween Shelley hard Ross to take p.m., September 26, Kirkton United pen House will be bride's home on , 1987 from 1 p.m. olives and friends Don't to Sep forget vote t. 10 Dewitt(' Antiques Flea Market Sat. 6 Sun. Vendors Wanted STORE OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 1 Mlle S. of brand Send Hwy, 21, 238.5121 TO MARRY — Marie Gabriel, Toronto and Lloyd Gabriel ore happy to announce the for- thcoming marriage of -their daughter, Heather Lynn, to Brian Ross Ballantyne, son of Ross and Alma Ballantyne, Exeter. The wedding will take place on September 26, 1987 at 4:30 p.m. at Asbury and West United Church, Toronto. Eating Disorders Anorexia, Bulimia Dr. K. Berg in Town Hall, Clinton Wednesday, September 23 7:30 p.m. We invite you to be present for the annual meetings of the Huron Perth Centres for Children 8 Youth and the Huron Perth Centres Fund which follows the above presentation. Dr. Berg is a clinical psychologist at the University of Western Ontario who also maintains a private practice in London. Dr. Berg is widely known as a specialist in the research and treatment of eating disorders. For further information call Clinton 482-3931 or Strat- ford 273-3373. .Gooyou, a former Exeter pastor. Rogers believes his pain ministry is bible teaching that his a practical approach to Christianity. He main- tains that the concept that the paid clergy- should do everything for a passive congregation is not biblical. Ministry means everyone being of service )others.. He -hopes to teach the members.of his congregation to discern their spiritual. gifts, and motivate them to use those gifts for the benefit of their fellow man, and to the glory of God. Rogers plans a family emphasis at the Exeter church, with something to appeal to all ages, and programs dealing with all aspects of life. i He is pleased the Exeter church has a gymnasium I. Rogers and his wife Carol are presently living in the home of a vaca- tioning family, and are looking for temporary quarters while they decide whether to build or buy a house in Exeter. GOING OUT OF BUSINESS SALE... EVERYTHING —gAit Duality. Mote Selection and Value f� 1 • 1 for most every budged THE �iL%////////////s PRICE A DIVISION OF ORMANOY"S INC. LLERY 366 BAYF)ELD RD., GODERICH 524-2924 between Home Hardware and Murphy's Landing OPEN: Mon. - Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Fri. till 9 p.m. • DON'T MISS! Quality Jewellery at a price you'll like. 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