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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1984-02-08, Page 2Times -Advocate, Februar 8, 1984 OLYMPIC HOPEFUL IN GRANTON - Jane Kerr of Mississauga who is a Canadian swimming champion in her age group was in Granton, Sunday. She visited her grandmother Charlotte Kerr and spoke to the WHO young people's group at Granton United Church. From the left are Jane Kerr, Howard Pierce, Joanne Goos, Christine Jones and Rob Harloff. T -A photo Swimmer speaks to Branton youth 0y MRS. E. SUMMERS love meant to her. The St. Thomas AnglicanlicanGrantormeeting closed with benedic- church held their congrega- tion and grace. Mrs. Norman Riddell and tional meeting following their Mrs. Nelson Tate assisted the evening Rev. Peter service, January 2 s hostess to serve Lunch and a Derrick was social time followed. chairman for the meeting. Mrs. Ina Harlton was the hostess for Unit five on Thurs- day February 2 at 2 p.m. Mrs. Chas. McRobert presided and opened the meeting with hymn 390 "Work for the Night is Coming" and read the scripture from 11 Thess. 2:4-12. The theme of the Devo- tional was "The Blessing of Work" closing with prayer. The roll call was payment of fees, 6 members were pre- sent. Items of business were discussed and taken care of. Mrs. Garnet Baker chose for her program "Women of the Bible" with Mary, Jesus' mother as • her subject. A question and answer period was conducted and the pro- gram closed with a poem, "Grandma's Cookie Jar", the Lord's Prayer was repeated in unison and Grace was sung. Mrs. Emerson Wallis served lunch assisted by the hostess. Explorer news January 30 the Granton Ex- plorers met in the chureh basement. We said the pur- pose, motto and hymn. For our Valentine party we made tiny mailboxes to put candy in: The roll call was taken and we joined hands for taps. (Becky Bryan, Secretary). Church news At the Granton United Church Rev. Bruce Pierce conducted the morning wor- ship, Sunday and took the text for his sermon from the Scrip- ture Lesson John 6:58-68. The minister entitled his message "Do you want to give up?" How many times in your life, when everything seems to be going wrong, have you wanted to give up. Jesus had this problem with His followers when they wanted to turn back from following Him. There comes a time to us Christians, said the minister, when we would like to give up. When the go- ing gets tough, reach out to Jesus. He will show you the way. Liman Biddulph Cancer Society meets Marg Cocquyt and Audrey Harloff both members of the Mastectomy visiting commit- tee were guest speakers at "Let's Take a Break" in Ailsa Craig, informing these young women about breast cancer, and how early detection and treatment are proving effec- tive. They showed the film "It's your decision" which teaches women two impor- tant health habits - breast self-examination and the pap test. Anglican Church At St. Thomas Anglican Church Rev. George Ander- son of Grand Bend was in charge of the Holy Commu- nion service in the absence of rector Peter Derrick. The first and second readings were read by Steven Ready and Betty Ann Herbert. The Rev. Anderson preached his sermon from the Gospel taken from Matthew 5:13-16 based on "Let your light so shine before man and give glory to your Father in Heaven." Unit One met at the home of Mrs. Elmer Summers Thurs- day afternoon. Mrs. Gordon McRobert presided and open- ed the meeting with the hymn Reach Out composed by Mrs. Jackie Pierce. This hymn will be introduc- ed at the U.C.W. Presbyterial meeting which will be held in the Hale Street United Church February 9. This was follow- ed by a reading by Mrs. McRobert entitled "The Old Wood Stove" and the Scrip- ture from Romans. A number of items of business were discussed and taken care of. Mrs. Robert Hardie con-. vened the program from the Study Book, "Jesus Means Life" describing the chapter on "Jesus, the Poor and Us." The rich man was no greater than the poor man in Jesus' sight. The poor identified with Jesus because He suffered and because He died for them. We can see that people are struggling for their rights, to name a few, the Indian, In- uit, handicapped and im- migrants trying to make a home here. Former United Church Moderator Lois Wilson writes "A Bishop together with the whole Church cannot in silence watch the widespread violence used against people cutting short lives through malnutrition, excessive workinghours,lack of jobs and wages, that do not cover even basic necessities." Grace was sung. Mrs. Amelia Jameson assisted the hostess to serve lunch. Mrs. Bruce Pierce was the hostess at the Manse for unit four. Mrs. Gary Humphreys presided and opened the meeting with Scripture from Thess.3 and Corr. 13 followed by a Meditation given by Mrs. Humphreys entitled "Love, Valentines Day." The devo- tions closed with prayer. A number of items of business were discussed and taken care of. Mrs. Pierce convened the program open- ing with prayer and scripture and a reading "Trust and Obey," also read three of her - own compositions, poems "Dare to be a Daniel" "In His Image" and "Sweet and Sour Grapes." After an exchange of Valen- tines each member told what 08the co-opethtoz INSURANCE SERVICES * LIFE * HOME * AUTO * FARM * COMMERCIAL Call Verna Gingerich 374 Main St, Exeter Clinton Community Credit Union Office • `esidence 235.1109 Business Tropic Days Take the Tropics Home! February 11 - 26 Put some Swain Sunshine in your home and $$$ SAVE $$$ (Get ready for Spring! Now is the time to fertilize and repot your plants. WE CAN HELP' SPECIALS 3" pot 4" pot Tropical African Plants Violets Rrag, $ 1.39 Ray, $2.49 eta. Now Only Now $1" 4103 for 62" and many 6" Pot Tropical Planar. Rog. 43.95 NOW 3 for 414" more specials SWAIN GREENHOUSES LTD. Op•n 7 days a wool( Hwy. 3 ft 16 at EaoIe 168.1116 f f Due to the absence of the vestry clerk, Mrs. Kenneth Hodgins acted as secretary. Reports of all church - organizations were read and approved. Officers for 1984 as follows - Rectors warden, Irene Roloson; people's warden, Jim Hodgins; lay delegate to synod, Lois Herbert; alter- nate, Jean Noon, board of management, Percy Hodgins, Sharon Jones, Deanna Beat - son, Ethel Crouch, Sheila Hoar, Roger Harmsworth, Muriel Lewis. Vestry club, Ethel Crouch, treasurer, Roger Harmsworth, auditors, Donald and Deanna Beatson. Youth Group news The guest speaker at the "WHO" youth group meeting luncheon at the church was 15 -year-old Jane Kerr of Mississauga. Jane has distinguished herself as an outstanding swimmer. She is the holder of two gold medals won at a recent swim meet in Winnipeg, Manitoba and at the Pan -Am Games in Venezuela she won a silver medal for Canada. Jane is also the holder of the Canadian 100 metre free style women's record. The turnout .to hear this young speaker was very rewarding. She seemed to en- joy answering the many ques- tions she was asked. She paid tribute to her coach Paul Bergen and said he was very popular with the team and they in return gave him their best. Jane also said that she owed her success to the support she had received from her parents and tier grandmother Mrs. James Kerr, a resident of Granton. Best wishes for your con- tinued success Jane! Personals A speedy recovery is wish- ed to Bill Batten of Exeter and editor of this paper, who is a patient in the University Hospital recovering from heart surgery. Best wishes for a speedy recovery to Wesley McGuffin, who is a patient in St. Marys Memorial Hospital recover- ing from a stroke. Mrs. F.J. Crouch attended the confirmation service at St. Pauls Anglican Church, Chatham on Sunday January 29 when her granddaughter Birthday for Woodham lady By MISS. JEAN COPELAND Woodham Mrs. George Wheeler was honoured on her birthday with a family gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Copeland, Cynthia, Ellen and Deanna. Also present for the occasion were Mrs. John But- ters, Mr. and Mrs. John Rodd, Pamela and Calvin and friend, Mr. and Mrs. David Wheeler, Steven, Bobby and Craig, Paul Brine, Jean ('Copeland, Mrs. Olive Cooke of Ingersoll and Rev. John Cooke of Thamesford. A number in the communi- ty attended the open house held on Saturday at the Kirkton-Woodham Communi- ty Centre in honour of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Paynter of Kirkton who were celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Don Brine, Cheryl and Daryl were Satur- day supper guests with Mr. and Mrs. Ross Robinson, Lynn and Dale of Fourth Line. Daryl was also celehrating his hirthday. The basket of flowers in the church Sunday were in memory of Mrs Lila Morphy who passed away last week. We extend our sympathy to her family. Juliann Elders received the sacrament of confirmation with Bishop Ragg performing the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Carman Woodburn, Greenway were guests with Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hodgins and family to honour Miss Rona Hickey who celebrated her 90th birth- day Saturday. February 4. EBwville YC hold: pot luck annual By SHIRLEY COOPER Elimvlll• The Thames Road- Elimville Youth group under the leadership of Rev. and Mrs. Robert Matheson and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Pym held a pot luck supper recent- ly at the Elimville Church. The parents of the youth were also in attendance. Following a bountiful meal the game Trivial Pursuit was enjoyed by all. The Elimville United Church annual meeting was held, Sunday after Sunday School at the church. A good number sat down to a pot luck meal. Rev. Matheson opened the meeting with prayer. Rev. Matheson was chair- man and Mrs. Floyd Cooper was secretary. The preser- vance of the church records was left with the clerk of ses- sion, Bruce Delbridge. The local and pastoral charge reports were read and discussed. It was decided to give a donation to the Christian Education Committee and to continue the "Observer Every Family Plan." Mrs. Don Kerslake will be the new member on session. Ron Elford was reappointed to the cemetery board - Miss Ruth Skinner will remain Mission and Service Secretary. The United Church women representatives to the Board of Managment will be Mrs. Emerson Penhale and Mrs. Larry Lynn. Delmar Crediton gets new Sy MRS. PETER MARTIN Crediton The United Church Women met in the Sunday School rooms for their February meeting. Gloria Martin and Mary Kenney conducted the worship service. They took session one from the new study book, Knowing the real Jesus. Mary Kenney read the scripture and several volunteers took part in a playlet Wedding at Cana. Leila Finkbeiner played the piano for the hymns and as a prelude to the worship. Jeanette Lamport reported sending 6 lbs. of stamps to the Leprosy Mission. Keep collec- ing any used stamps for tl)is worthy cause. The annual meeting will be February 23, a pot luck supper will be serv- ed at 7 p.m. Skinner and Larry Lynn will be the examiners for the church books. Many thanks were express- ed by different people. The United Church women will ucw piano Leila Finkbeiner gave a report on the Presbyterial meeting. A new piano has replaced the old one in the auditorium. The new piano was used Sun- day for the first time at the church service. Sympathy is extended to the family of the late Doreen Whiteford who passed away Thursday. Pamela Barbara Pickering was baptised on Sunday mor- ning. Pamela is the daughter of Mike and Joanne Pickering. The Crediton and District Social Club will holdOtheir monthly meeting next Mon- day night February 13. February is Heart Month, give generously when a can- vasser calls on you. Happy Valentine's to all my readers. have the church service the last Sunday in May. The United Church women met Monday at the home of Miss Ruth Skinner in town. Miss Skinner welcomed everyone and the meeting opened by everyone singing "0 Master Let me walk with Thee". The roll call was answered by "Name your favourite winter past time. Rev. Bob Matheson install- ed the officers for the follow- ing year. Past president - Mrs. Marion Skinner; President- Mrs. Philip Johns; 1st vice-president - Mrs. Floyd Cooper; 2nd vice- president - Mrs. Larry Lynn; secretary - Mrs. Emerson Penhale; Asso. secretary - Mrs. Dan Coward; treasurer - Mrs. John Batten; Ass't. treasurer - Mrs. Jake Hovius; corresponding secretary - Miss Ruth Skinner; Ex- aminers - Mrs. Howard Pym and Mrs. Ron Fletcher. The president, Mrs. Johns was in charge of the business. It was decided to cater to a wedding on August 11th. Allen Pym and Steve Wilkinson gave a report on Toc Alpha which they had at- tended during the Christmas holidays. The women had helped sponsor the boys. $hare, a dish meal was en - meeting Wednesday, Feb. 8 to Saturday, Feb. 11, 1984 while quantities last joyed by all at this time. Mrs. Marjorie Dykeman gave the presbyterial report. Mrs. John Batten read the scripture. Mrs. Floyd Cooper led in prayer. Miss Skinner read an article "Whither Bound" The hymn "I am Thine O Lord" was sung. Mrs. Cooper read "Stewardship is Caring and Sharing." 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