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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1999-05-12, Page 17Wednesday, May 12, 1999 Men conduct service on Mother's Day in Saintsbury By H. Davis 5AINI5BURY CORRESPONDENT SAINTSBURY - St. Patrick's cele- brated their Evening Prayer Service on Saturday at 7 p.m. with Bob MacGillivray leading the service assisted by the boys and men as they gathered to honour the mothers. • Caleb MacGillivray assisted with the lighting of the Paschal Candle. The young men of the congregation each gave their favourite story of women of Bible times who played an undeni- ably significant role in the shaping of history. The male group sang "Lord- of the Dance". Hugh Davis read the 'Holy Gospel and Ron Carroll took up the offering. Bob MacGillivray gave an .enjoyable message entitled "We are God's Children" followed by a poem given to him by his mother Stevie MacGillivray called "Mother's Love". Flowers at the altar were given in memory of mothers Mary Davis and Vera McFalls from Hugh and Hazel . Davis and family. On May 16, the seventh Sunday .of Easter, The .Rev. Stanley Jay will be at St. Patrick's to celebrate the Holy Eucharist at 10:30 a.m. Happy birthday .wishes go to Bob MacGillivray who celebrated his • birthday last week. Rose Cunningham and Hazel Davis attended the Perth Deanery Great Chapter meeting on Tuesday evening at Trinity Church, Mitchell, a pre - synod meeting with guest speakers The Rev. Nick Wells and The Rev. Laverne Jacobs. Harley Davis attended the 50th birthday celebrations for uncle Bob Dietrich a week ago at the Foran's in Centralia. There were lots of family get- togethers on Sunday for. all those in the, area celebrating Mother's Day. Some participated in the Shunpiker Mystery Tour sponsored by, the London Free Press which included various points of interest in Biddulph. Congratulations to the Medway High School Senior Choir for winning first place at the Heritage Music Festival in New York City last weekend. The Senior Band won bronze honours. Courtney MacGillivray was one of the participants. Congratulations to Katie -Scarlett MacGillivray for. having a 96 percent mark in the babysitting course held. Saturday at the Ausable Centre ifl Lucan. Congratulations to Harley Davis for winning fifth place at Blackstock Raceway on Sunday in the 80 cc race. o:.babies are baptized a Centralia Unified Church By Mary Peterson CENTRAI.IkCORRESPONDEN'F CENTRALIA - Minister Heather Scott asked the children about the special events on May 9 at Centralia United Church. They told her that they were cele- brating Mother's Day. In addition, baptism was being held for two babies. May 9 was also Christian Family Sunday. Minister Scott and the children discussed the importance of these celebrations. She told them that the love and care they receive from their mothers is like God's love for every- one. Sam Skinner, Clerk of the Session, assisted Minister Scott with the baptisms. Members of the congregation wel- comed into the faith John Michel Evan Hayter, son of Mike and Deb Hayter, and Dylan John Rooney, son of John and Kelly Rooney. Several men of the congregation partici- pated in a men's" choir in honour of the occa- sion. On May 16, Rev. Robert Graham will be a guest speaker at Zion and Centralia United Churches. Fun Night A large group of chil- dren met at Centralia United Church on May 5 to participate in Fun Night. Carol and Allan Powe organized the evening for the chil- dren. They enjoyed painting flower vases and planting pansies to give to their mothers. The next Fun Night will be held May 26 at 6:30 p.m. Centralia UCW The women of Centralia • United Church held a U,C.W. meeting on May 6 at the church. Jean Caslick read a poem about Mother's Day and another entitled 'Down the Garden Path.' She was also the guest speaker. Marian Deline gave the scrip- ture reading. Lunch was served by Lois Wilson and Phyllis Tomes. Euchre results The High Point win- ners in th'e euchre games held recently in Crediton were Bernice Squires and Lila Ellis, while Doreen Lightfoot and Doris Pfaff had the lowest points. -The Lone Hand`- winners were Gordon Eaton and Mary Scott. ,: Upcoming , activities Choir practices will be held at Thames Road Church on May 16 and 23 at 7:30 p.m. The choir will sing at the joint worship for the Community of Churches on May 30. Gary Alan Price will be the guest speaker. The Sunday School at Zion West United Church will celebrate their anniversary on June 6. A picnic will be held following worship at the church. The village of Centralia is holding community yard sales on May 15. This will be the second year for this event. It's a great time for visitors to come and browse in Centralia. .. Centralia Variety " 228-6300 3rd Anniversary Sale �NE DAY ONLY - SAT., MAY 15 9 a.m.-10 p.m. BBQ -11 a.m. -1 p.m. Hot Dog & Can of Pop $1.00 Black Forest Ham $2.49 lb. 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