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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1989-05-10, Page 11Busy week for United Church Congregation EXETER - Many activities kept the congregation of Exeter United busy this past week. Thursday, May 4 marked the date of the annual U.C.W. smorgasbord luncheon. Four hundred and sixty five people partook of the delicious fare featuring turkey, ham, scal- loped potatoes, baked beans, salads, and pie. The conveners for this very successful event were Marion Frayne and Marion Dearing. Thanks go out to the many ladies of the church who worked to prepare the feast, both at the church and through donations of food. Approx- imately $2200 was raised for the U.C.W., which• will be used for various church activities. That evening the Gone Fishin' gang met at the church. One of the participants, Jennifer Mercer, re- ported that 10 members viewed a movie called "Wonder Years", dis- cussed ways of making and keeping friends, sang songs, and enjoyed a delicious supper together of�spa- ghetti, buns, and birthday cake. Our church was the setting on Saturday for the solemnization of two sets of marriage vows. Our congratulations and best wishes go to Anne Bornath and Brian Cart- wright and Wendy Smith and Tre- vor Boyle. Many years of happy wedded life! The U.C.W. was also busy that day catering a delicious roast beef dinner for the occasion of the wed- ding of Maureen Regier and Ste- phen Simmons. Elaine Skinner convened the banquet and was ably assisted by Marie Brunslow, Carol Willard, and Sylvia Smith. Thanks to all the ladies who worked that day. • On Sunday, May 7, we welcomed back Rev. Glenn Wright, the min- ister for our church from 1969-78. Rev. Wright began his ministry in Newfoundland, moving to Dungan- non -before taking the Exeter pasto- ral charge at the time of the union of the Main St. and James St. con-• gregations. Upon leaving Exeter, he responded to the challenge of build- ing a new church and congregation in White Oaks, London. Rev. Wright was the guest speaker this Sunday on the occasion of the U.C.W. Anniversary Service. He and his wife Pat and Son Stephen were greeted by many members of the congregation at a luncheon sponsored by the U.C.W. following the service. Are you feeling tied down? Then donate those tired ties to the M.F.B.T. (Men For Beautiful Ties). Your tie(s) should be accom- panied by a minimum 55.00 dona- tion, marked clearly with your name and envelope number if a record for tax purposes is desired. They can be They went choo-choo - One of the plays of the recent Stephen Central school concert honouring Education Week was one featur- ing a little train with the characters shown here. Varna by Joan Beierling VARNA - Shelley Diceman and Andrew Kaastra were the guest speakers at the May meeting of the Varna United Church Women. They related their experiences and impres- sions of eastern Jamaica, where they spent a two-week working holiday last winter with "Youth With a Mission", stationed on the mercy ship Anastasis in Port Antonio. This was the arca demolished by the hurricane. There were 52 people from 30 countries on the ship, living four to six people to a cabin. In spite of language differences, they quickly became a close-knit and caring group. Their mission was to rebuild homes, churches and schools, and to teach classes on board ship. Shelley was teaching, although she is not a certified teacher. There were three surgical rooms on the boat. A large percentage of the residents have cleft palates and eyelid defects. The missionaries worked in groups of about seven. Whcn not building, Andrew was discussing re- ligion with the local residents, who were very receptive to Bible teach- ings. Education is not mandatory or government supported, so it is ex- pensive. The government is becoming concerned with the lack of family units, as eighty percent of the chil- dren aro born outside of marriage, with the fathers assuming no re- sponsibility for their offspring. Shelley and Andrew went on the mission through the Exeter Re- formed Church, and were required to pay their own air fare and $50 a week for board on the ship. For en- tertainment they could visit the market in town. They tried to fit in with the culture of the local people, which Shelley found a bit hard, as women don't wear jeans or shorts. Jeans were accepted on construction sites, but for social occasions a skirt or dress was a necessity. Supplies for the missionary work are collected from churches in every port of call. Donations of medical and building supplies and money for. fuel were received. While they were on this trip, Shelley and An- drew became engaged. Bonnie Roy presented them with a cheque from our group for the work of the mis- sion ship. Bonnie Roy and Doris Wilson presented a worship service. Tribute was paid to Mothers, which includ- ed sentiments expressed in "For a Wonderful Mother" and the poem "Mother's Apron". Deb Rathwell presided for busi- ness and gave reports on the Spring Event in Stratford and the Regional executive meeting. Thank you notes were received from Brenda and Stacey Consitt and the Parker fami- ly. Margaret Hayter reported a good profit from the dessert euchre and bake sale. There is a bridal shower for Syl- via Wilson on Thursday, May 11. Please bring any good used clothing and household articles to the church basement this month for the bale. Suitable items go to our Friendship House in Goderich, the rest to Lon- don Mission Services. Shrubs are to be purchased for the front of the church and manse. A , typewriter will be bought for the manse office. Barbara Ann Parker was presented with. a beautiful comb and mirror set and a picture frame for baby Ra- chel. Cancer Society Campaign A successful canvass was held in April for the Canadian Cancer Soci- ety. Seven hundred dollars was col- lected in the Varna area, up over $100 from last year. Mary Chessell would like to thank those who so willingly do the canvassing - Helen Taylor, June Webster, Elaine Ste- phenson, Mona Stephenson, Ruby Lefaive, Marjorie Consitt and Doris Wilson. They make the captain's job easy and a pleasure to do. Thanks to all who so generously supported this worthy cause. "We didn't think we'd ever be able to afford it, until National Trust showed us how:' Everyone has dreams. For some it's a new kitchen, for others a dream vacation or a brand new car. But not every- one knows how to turn those dreams int() the real thing. Let National Trust help you make special things happen. today. We'll listen to your plans, discuss your options and develop a financing package to meet your individual needs. NATIONAL TRUST A National Tn1:- Company i _ EXETER-- 425 Main St. 235-0530 • brought to church next Sunday or to the church office within the next three weeks. From thence they will be fashioned into a beauTlEful quilt or cOmforter to be auctioned to the highest bidder at a fundraising event to be held later this year. Do your part to beauTIEfy our church! Ladies are reminded of the meet- ing for the Afternoon Unit of the U.C.W. on Thursday, May 11 at 2 p.m. The mothers and children of Time-out will meet again .this Fri- day at 9:30 a.m. Bring a craft to share. Join with us on Sunday, May 14 at 11 a.m. for the celebration of Christian Family Sunday,'Mother's Day, Baptism, and Dedication of Memorial Gifts. Correction EXETER - The figures in last week's PUC report concerning the Huron Street project were incom- plete. The cost of replacing the four -inch main' with 8 -inch from Carling to the railway tracks was estimated at $73,400. The tender from Van Brie was $7,743 below this. A $19,625subsidy will fur- ther reduce the PUC's cost. own & May 10 - May 17 LANDSCAPE MARBLE White marble chips ac- cent live plantings.Use around driveways, trees, planter boxes, swimming pools and more. Helps keep weeds back for easier maintenance. Medium or large chips. Med. 503-055; L503-056 YOUR CHOICE 299 20 kg. CATTLE OR SHEEP MANURE Premium products for general garden use. Re- tains moisture, supplies humus and gets all plants off to a good start. Great for prepar- ing flower beds for planting. One low price) Sheep manure 503-407 Cattle manure. 503-402. YOUR CHOICE 88 20 kg. 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