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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1989-01-11, Page 8Page 8 Times -Advocate, January 11, 1989 `1! New Presbyterian minister - Mark Gaskin was. inducted as the new minister of Exeter Caven and Hensall Carmel Presbyterian churches, Wednesday night. Above, Rev. Gaskin and his wife Kathy are welcomed by Exeter Caven official Judy Dalrymple, Rev. Rick Horst, St. Marys and Moderator Rev. Henry MacNeill of Avonton. Presbyterian minister EXETER -. Caven and Carmel Presbyterian churches once again have a full-time minister. The in- duction of Rev. Mark Gaskin in a ceremony at the Exeter church on January 4 ended the period of inter- im ministers since Gaskin's prede- cessor Rev. Ken Knight left the two-point charge in October 1986 As the text of his first sermon, Gaskin chose -the passage telling of Jesus' baptism which began His formal ministry. , "A new begin- ning". was the title of his introduc- tory -message. Gaskin's first priority ispastoral' visiting. He is grateful that Exeter resident Charles Henderson, a re- tired minister, visited the sick and the shut-ins during the time the churches had no regular minister. Now Gaskin plans to drop in per- sonally on all members and adher- ents in the next year.. Gaskin's long-range goal is to get back the people with a Presby- terian connection. "There -are 137 communicants on the roll in the Exeter church, and _over 100. in Hensall. The congrega- tion is very spiritual, but unfo- cussed at the moment," Gaskin .noted. "The people who stayed and gave leadership are overworked. Many have two or three jobs in the church. That shouldn't be neces- sary; the clerk of session shouldn't also have to be treasurer. We want to develop skills throughout the congregation." The Exeter-Hensall charge is the second for the 32 -year-old minister, and brings him back near his child- hood roots. Though born in Regi- na, Gaskin grew up in Georgetown, Ontario, where his father was the town veterinarian. Gaskin was active in his home- town church during his youth, but confessed to drifting away in his teens. By the time he was ready for. university, he became aware of a calling to the ministry that "was suddenly there, and couldn't be shaken off'. Gaskin made no firm commit- ment. He enrolled at Trinity Col- lege at the University of Toronto. Though pursuing regular studies, he was surrounded by students from Trinity's Anglican School of Divin- ity, and could attend at will the College's daily chapel service. In his third year, Gaskin took time off to travel in Europe and the near East. On his return, he knew what he had been called to do. He took his first direct steps to the ministry by enrolling in Knox Col- lege. Gaskin graduated with his Master of Divinity in 1984, and was or- dained in April. He comes to Exet- er, his second charge, after four years in Alberton, a community of 1,000 in the west end of Prince Ed- ward Island. Gaskin had been impressed Exeter was when he "preached for a call" last October. "It looked like a beautiful town, and the people matched," he re- called. _ The Gaskin family moved into the manse on Carling Street South last week. His wife Kathy, a nurse, nn versary - Verna and Lloyd O'Brien, Zurich, celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary with a reception in Zurich Public School on Sunday, January 8. They have five children, 17 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Plan seminar on human relations CLINTON - An all -day agricul- ture seminar in human relations is slated for February at the Royal Canadian Legion in Clinton. The seminar, Farming (1n Fricnlily Terms, is intended to help farmers, their families and farm teams deal with stress and conflict due to economic and technological changes. The seminar will attempt to help those interested to effeciivriv rnm • u.vuia,iitii. w rtlutiiu Lai 111 teaiii members, spouse, employer- employee and intergenerational members; set goals and design c ategics; _become more effective at problem, solving; manage con- flicts morc effectively and create a more positive and productive work environment. Various speakers, such as Dr. Jerry Robinson, professor of rural sociology and an cxtcnsion special- ist at the University of Illinois, will be in attendance.. Afternoon workshops are also scheduled. Workshops include employer- employee relations, how the Fami- ly Low Reform Act affects the flan inrl keys for a success - tui marriage par uler,ir►1;. • The seminar is scheduled for February 8 from 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.ni. Those interested in the semi- nar must register by January 25 at the OMAF office in Clinton at 482-3428 or,1-800-265-5170. HAYTER'S TURKEYS Store Location Hwy. 83, just west of Dashwood 237-3561. Featuring • Ground Turkey • Winos • Schnitzel • Drum Sticks • Smoked Turkey • Breast Roast • Cutlets • Burgers • Sausage Fresh Frozen Winter CLOSED Tuesday - 10:00 Hours: Monday Saturday - 5:30 SPECIAL THIS WEEK FILETS 4.29 Ib. (while quantities last) Turkeys available 1 inducted taught a course for resident care workers at a community college on the island. Their daughter Tara, one year old on January 7, will have a little brother or sister in April. Gaskin anticipates a prolonged stay in Exeter "if both parties are happy" "It will take at least two years to get to know everybody", he ob- served. He has no master plan, but stated his belief "the Spirit was working in this call. Every com- munity has needs. What needs aren't being met in Exeten and Hen- sall? I'll find out first what my people want. They are looking to me for leadership." Thames Road communion set By MRS. WILLIAM ROHDE THAMES ROAD - Rev. Sheila Macgregor was in charge of the first Sunday after. Epiphany on Sunday morning. At the service the young people from the Sunday School en- acted the Epiphany Story. A Bethlehem scene was on the platform with a cradle in front of it. Rebecca Miller read Matthew 2:1- 2. Erin Richardson stood behind the Bethlehem scene holding a star. Rev. Sheila gave a meditation "Following the Star". Jackie Mor- gan read Matthew 2:3-10, and Che- ryl Ballantyne brought up on the platform a picture of a camel. Rev. Sheila gave the meditation "Risking the Journey". The Magi entered bearing gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. The Magi were Jon Passmore, Tim • Parker, and Brian Richardson. Jayne Ballantyne read Matthew 2:11 and the Magi set the gifts beside the cradle and knelt. The minister spoke on "What Gift Can We Bring?" Lori Kernick read Matthew 2:12 and the Magi, the camel bearer and finally the girl with the Star exited. The minister spoke on "By An- other Road". The choir sang "Wasted Years" accompanied by the organist Miss Agnes Bray. The congregation under the leader- ship of the minister renewed their covenant. Vote on services A vote by ballot to determine • where future church services would be held was taken. The vote was unanimous for the church services to be held at 11:15 a.m. in the audi- torium of the church with the Sun- day School meeting at the same January Clearance Sale of Last Years Intra,a Appliances Drysdale Major Appliances Hensall Ontario Closed Fri. Nights till April The Place to Buy Appliances 262-2728 Open Daily time. All entries for the Annual Report are to be submitted not tater than January 15 to Mrs. Don (Shirley) Kerslake. Volunteers are needed to assemble the reports.. The annual meeting is to be held January 29 af- ter the church service. Communion service will be held next Sunday January 15 at 11:15 a.m. Twelve young people and three adults went bowling to Lucan on. Sunday evening and returned to the manse for lunch. All reported a good time. Tho Young People will meet on Wednesday January 18 at 7 p.m. at the manse. Personals • Tyler Miller returned home re- cently after being in _hospital. Get well wishes are extended. Mrs. Brad Cann and infant son Justin returned home from Clinton Hospital last Sunday. Arnold Cann returned home on Thursday from St. Joseph's Hospi- tal London after having undergone surgery on Tuesday. Get: well wishes are extended. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Johns and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Rohde visited with Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Ross of Kirkton on Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. -Paul Robinson of St. Marys, Mr. and Mrs. Alan Jef- fery and Amanda of New Hamburg visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Jeffery. THE HURON -PERTH CATHOLIC SCHOOL BOARD KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION will be held for ( ) Regular Kindergarten and ( ) French Immersion Kindergarten (optional) In order to register for Kindergarten, children must be five (5) years of age on or before December 31. 1989. Parents are asked to bring Birth Certificate,. Baptismal Certificate and proof of Immunization. It is advisable that parents contact the school in which you intend to regis- ter your child for an appointment prior to the registration date. The registration date and location for French Immersion Kindergarten classes will be as follows: St. Mary's School Mr. Jim McDade, Principal 70 Bennett Street, East GODERICH, Ontario N7A 1 A4 524-9901 DATE -January 20, 1989 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. The registration date and location for Regular .Kindergarten classes will be as follows - SCHOOL(S) Our Lady of Mount Carmel School Mr..Laurie Kraftcheck, Principal RR3 Dashwood, Ontario NOM 1 NO 237-3337 February 23, 1989 - 9:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m. V McInnes Chairman of the Board Precious Blood School • Mrs. Margaret Nelson, Principal Sanders Street, West Exeter, Ontario NOM 1S0 235-1691 January 26, 1989 9:00 a.m. - 12 (noon) St. Boniface School Mr. David Sharpe, Principal Mary Street Zurich, Ontario NOM 2T0 236-4335 January 17, 1988 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 (noon) William Eckert, Director of Education SALE - SALE -SALE -SALE % % ine% Idori i OfF This Month Only, On All Manufactured Draperies, Valances & Bedspreads -0,-34.40 rto and Accessories Using our Fabrics Only Window Fashion Showplace 467 Main Street Exeter. 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