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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1991-03-13, Page 12Page 12 Times -Advocate, March 13, 1991 News from Crediton CREDITON - A good turnout for Crediton Minor Baseball Associa- tion registration on March 7 and 9 was still a little too early for some ball players to be thinking about summer sports. As a result there will be one more chance for registration on March 23 from 10 a.m. until 12 noon in the parks board room at the Stephen township office in Crediton. The registration fee is $10 for T - ball and $20 for all teams and these amounts will increase by $5 each for anyone signing up after the March 23 deadline. If anyone wishes to play minor ball and is unable to attend the March 23 registration, they should call Susan Regier 234-6720, Faye Schenk 234-6762 or Deb Hodge at 234-6710. Volunteer coaches are needed as well. This is a good opportunity for anyone with "hidden talents" and a few hours a week to spend with the kids. Church news At Crediton United Church Sun- day morning, Ryan Joseph VanVal- k enggoed, the infant son of Bob and Lone VanValkengoed was baptized by Rev. Ed Laksmanis. Sunday afternoon, a large number of Crediton and area residents at- tended an Open House at the Unit- ed Church to help Clarence Fahner celebrate his 75th birthday. Junior choir practice is this after- noon, Wednesday after school and the senior choir meets the same evening at 8 p.m. Crediton United Church is in des- perate need of a CGIT leader. Many in the present Explorers group are too old and with 18 mem- bers their needs are not being met. Please consider this special min- istry. If you are interested or have any questions, please call Rev. Ed Laksmanis or -Irene Haugh. Don't forget the ham supper spon- sored by the Crediton hall board on Thursday, March 21. Certification - Lucan reeve Larry Hotson is seen here congratulating Public Works superintendent Doug Johnston. The Ontario Goods Roads Association issued the certificate to Johnston upon his certi- fication for passing a public administration course. News from Exeter United Church EXETER - The fourth Sunday of Lent and was marked on Sunday, March 10, and the flowers at the entrances were placed in loving memory of Bob Elgie. Josh Watson read the scripture lesson and Amy Hawley and Mi- chelle Ross sang Create in me a clean heart and Pray for me. Reverend Hawley spoke to the children about famous, familiar people and famous and familiar scriptural texts. The afternoon unit of the U.C.W. will meet at 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 14. Palm Sunday and Con- firmation there will be an evening with the Hawleys including a pro- tributes and refreshments on Sunday, March 24. Everyone is welcome. Granton by Muriel Lewis UMW GRANTON - The annual oyster and ham supper sponsored by the Granton Consistory Club at the Masonic Hall on Saturday evening, March 9 was a big success. An information night regarding the re -construction of pavement on the Main Street of Granton, was held at the Masonic Hall on Thurs- day, March 7. Plans are to replace the south half in the summer of 1991 and then north half in 1992. At the second take -a -break held at the United Church on Monday evening, March 4, Audrey Harloff led the Bible Study on the theme "Was Chicken Little right". Rosalie Howlett, co-ordinator, Third Age Outreach program was the guest speaker on the topic of creative age- ing. She outlined ways to maintain a healthy independence as people grow older. Reverend Beverly Wheeler hosted the Anglican Lenten Study at the rectory in Kirkton on Wednesday af- ternoon, March 6 and the group viewed the film "Barabbas." At the St. Thomas Anglican Church on Sunday, March 10 Re- verend Wheeler's message was on the Hope that comes from God. The lessons were read by Mrs. Kenneth Hodgins and David Hughcsman of A.C.W. The St. Thomas A.C.W. met at Margaret Oakleys' home on Thurs- day evening, March 7. Co-ordinator Irene Roloson read the meditation "God eliminates the power of death". Olive K. Hodgins gave the Bible reading. During the business, the garage sale in May and some other upcom- ing events were discussed. Lunch was served by the hostess. At the Granton United Church on Sunday, Pastor Normalie Voakes entitled her sermon "Snakes in the Grass". The scripture lessons were from Numbers 21, Ephesians 2 and John 3. Unit two met at the United Church on Thursday evening, March 7. Julie McRobert presided and led the business discussion when it was decided to plan the pro- grams in advance and the group will be. selling the U.C. cookbook "Let's break bread together" priced at S12, Pastor Normal ie Voakes was present and spoke on Self es- teem. Penny McRobert served lunch. Unit throe met on Tuesday nigh', March 5 at Elizabeth Garrett's home. President April Bryan led a 4 litany comparing the standards of living here with the underprivileged countries. The Presbyterial Rally will be held at the Granton United church on April 21, when Helen Barker of Milverton will be the guest veaker. April Bryan will be the commit- tee's representative. The Easter Sunrise service and breakfast were also discussed. A lenten meditation was given by Marguerite Garrett and the hymn "What a friend" was sung, followed by prayer led by Helen Burnett. A humorous skit about Speaking Froggish in keeping with the study on Culture, was then presented by Marion Thomson, Mrs. Garrett and Mrs. Burnett. The conclusion was that hopefully Canada can solve the problems with Quebec as the frogs did in the skit. Mrs. Bernett led discussion on racism and com- munication in Canadian Culture, and traditions customs of Canada. Children also were discussed as be- ing raised and not educated, seeing too much violence and should hear more Bible stores. Where there is no vision or direction, the people perish. What kind of Canada do you want for your children? April and Margaret Bryan served refresh- ments. Unit four met at Rhea Hardy's home in London on Wednesday evening, March 6. Leader Marilyn Humphrey opened with the scrip- ture reading and meditation "Lent is a time for waiting", closing with prayer. Upcoming Easter events were discussed. Verde Tate continued with the program, reading an arti- cle on the Symbols of Seder and a poem That Fateful Thursday. Mari- lyn Humphrey closed the meeting with a poem and the benediction, and the hostess served lunch during the social time which followed. Unit 5 met on Tuesday after- noon, March 5 at Florence Bryan's home. The president Margaret Spence opened with a meditation and the hymn "Saviour like a Shepherd' was read in unison. Mrs. Spence read "He touched me"t Business discussign included plans for some catering, the Regional Rally, Easter breakfast and a fami- ly night on April 3. 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