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Home My WebLink AboutTimes-Advocate, 1999-01-20, Page 29• 28 lxn.. 1FInv..,Mw..s. Wednesday. January 20, 1990 Community Peter Garland to speak at Men's Breakfast meeting By Mary P.t.rson CENTRALIA - Gladys Buswell was the guest of honour ata birthday celebration held for her at Centralia United Church on January 17. Family and friends shared the occasion of her 75th birthday with her at an open house hosted by her daughters, Pearl Dougall and Jean Sieman and their families. Upcoming activities A Men's Breakfast will be held at Centralia United Church on January 23 beginning at 8:30 a.m. with guest speaker Peter Garland. He has been very involved in John Davidson's across -Canada walk, 'Jesse's Journey: A Father's Tribute' to raise funds for genetic research. He is in BritishColumbia to broadcast with John Davidson as he completes his journey on January 20. Tickets cost only $5 and are available from the Stewards. The congregation at Centralia United Church will meet with Lori Stewart following worship on. January 24, to develop their Mission Statement. Members of the congregation are asked to partici- pate in this activity and to bring their faith and ideas. A potluck lunch is planned and squares or sandwiches would be appreciated. Centralia United Church will host another Fun Night for the Sunday School children on January 27. Annual Congregational Meetings will be held at Zion on January 28 and at Centralia on February 3 at 8 p.m. • On February 4, women of the Centralia U.C.W. will hold a meeting at the church at 8 p.m. The annual Family night Potluck will be held at Zion West United Church on February 5 beginning at 6 p.m. Euchre results At Larry's Town and Country Restaurant in Crediton on January 12, Helen MacDonald and Marian Noels were the High Point winners. Marg Baker and Howard Dolan were the Lone Hand win- ners. The lowest scores of the day were Bernice Squires and Nola Lewis. Family home burns down in Elimville By *hods Rohde THAMES ROAD CORRsspoNDENT THAMES ROAD - The January meeting of the U.C.W. was held on Tuesday with 27 women present. Jean Hodgert, the new president opened the business part of the meeting with a poem "Starting a New". Hodgert welcomed everyone and all repeated the "United Church Women's Purpose." The roll call was answered by bringing a Christmas greeting or a stamp from another country and telling about it. The minutes were read by the sec- retary Diane Jeffery. Several carets of thanks were read, Marilyn P vni gave the treasurers report. The visiting committee for the next four months are: Group U. Margaret Stewart; Group C Doris Simpson; Group W. Janet Coward; The annual meeting of the U.C.W. Presbyterial will be held at Centralia hosted by the Zion U.C.W. The women are catering to the Oddfellow's banquet at Kirkton- Woodham Community Centre on March 27. The annual congreg meet- ing will be held on February 7. Business part of the meeting closed with the U.C.W. prayer. The World Outreach Committee • were in charge of the worship ser- vice. Marjorie Johns opened with a poem "Winter Awakening". "In Christ There is no East 'or West" was sung. The theme for the .meet ing was "Uprooted People". Marion Cann read the scripture. Helen Weston read scripture and also led in prayer. Doris Elford received the offering with prayer by Helen Weston. President given GRAND BEND - It was Epiphany Sunday, January 3 at Grand Bend United Church. The theme was "Arise, Shine!" with the service conducted by Rev. R. Putman. The children's hymn was a carol, "As With Gladness, Men of Old." The choir's anthem was. "Open my eyes that I may see" accompanied by Elva McIntyre at the organ. United. Church. Women will meet January 14 at 1:30 p.m. The roll call will be "A New Year's Resolution." The Baptism of Jesus I was the theme on January 10 at Grand Bend United Church. The scriptures were read by Hank Ford. When Rev. R. Putman 1 spoke to the children, he recalled the game of "I spy" and played it with them, telling them the dove is the spirit of God and always with them. He spoke to the congre- gation of the Heavenly Father's unconditional love. At the close of the ser- vice, U.C.W. president, Evelyn Johnson was pre- sented gifts by members for all her work in the church. A reading from the Observer "Praying for their Lives" by Doris Elford. A solo on tape by Lois Wilson who sang "The Lord's Prayer" which was much enjoyed. A reading "A Housewife's Secret Letter" by Marion Cann. Marjorie Johns had a reading about Jacob's move to Egypt and also conducted the Bucci game of Promises and Problems. All joined hands in a circle and pronounced the Mizpah Benediction. Church service Rev. Marilyn Carter was in charge of the regular church service on Sunday morning at Thames Road with a good attendance. The Introit was sung, and Rev. Carter gave greetings, welcome, and the announcements. The officers of the U.C.W. came forward for the Installation of the Officers with Rev. Carter conducting the service of the Executive. Rev. Carter lit the Christ Candle with the help of Ashley McKnight, followed by a youth story. The choir sang "I'll Tell the World" accompa- nied by the organist Marilyn Vandenbussche. The Scripture Lesson was read by Jean Hodgert. The title of the ser- mon was "De -Lighted Christians". John Miner and Brian Pym received the offering as well as being the greeters. Congregation work A volunteer is needed for snow - blowing the yard at Thames Road from the last Sunday in January to the first Sunday in March. Please contact Larry Fulton. Please have your typed annual report to John Miner by January 24. Drivers needed Youth Sunday School Class will need drivers to and from London Train Station for eight people plus their luggage on Friday, February 26 at 11:30 a.m. and Sunday February 28 at 2:30 p.m. if interest- ed contact Virginia Warwick or Carolyn Johns. "Lentscape" A Lenton study series of seven sessions from February 15 to March 29. Monday nights at 7:30 p.m. on "Vision TV" beginning at Margaret Stewart's home. If inter- ested, contact Rev. Carter, Marg; Stewart or Karen Etherington. January 20, Messengers and Junior Youth Group are going skat- ing on the rink behind Kirkton United Church from 7-8 p.m. Bring a toonie. Hot chocolate and a snack will be provided. Sunday, January 24 Youth Sunday. School class will be providing coffee and snacks after the church service.. A donation to the Youth Tools Mission Project will be appreciated. Sunday February 7 the Annual meeting following the church ser- vice at Elimville. Please bring sand- wiches or squares. 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