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Times-Advocate, 1984-05-02, Page 10Page 10 Times -Advocate, May 2, 1984 Graduation for Bible College rrtaay evening (1.H. Nunn, D Ministries, conducted the graduation ceremonies for Christianview Bible College in Lucan Revival Centre. Governing Board Chairman Rev. Walter Gamble opened ' the service with prayer, and led the song service. Dr. Don Tosh, Maritime Conference Superintendent, gave the Invocation. John Brooks as valedic- torian, at the start of his message, said he was proud to be a graduate of Christian - view Bible College, but he was glad his exams were over. Mr. Brooks said if you want to be part of a large student body you won't find it at Christianview, but you will find a College with a dedicated helpful faculty. Mr. Brooks told how leaving is like leaving family. From Hebrews 1:2-8, Mr. Brooks stated if we are in Christ, under the headship of Jesus, we occupy an honored posi- tion. Under the shadow of the Almighty, He directs and guides us. The greater the respon- sibility, the greater the ac- countability, so that we can become effective laborers with God. God wants to develop each of us to be more Like Jesus. In God's Word, the Bible, we see the description of Jesus to guide us to develop our Christian characters. After four years of study Mr. Brooks says he knows there is so much more to Only two area mishaps Officers of the Lucan detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police in- vestigated two accidents this week. Thursday at 10 a.m. vehicles driven by Thelma Nixey, RR 1 Ilderton and Joe Lenders, RR 2 Ilderton collid- ed at the intersection of Mid- dlesex road 16 and King street in Ilderton- Constable F.L. Goldschmidt set damages at $1,200. A vehicle driven by Doug Latta, RR 2 Lucan struck a guard rail on Middlesex road 22 at 4:50 a.m. Friday when the driver fell asleep. Damages were listed at $4,100 by Constable Goldschmidt. learn He said we can look for- ward to hearing Jesus say "Well done, thou good .apd faithful servant". With Dr. Nunn conducting, Mrs. Ruth playing the piano, the College choir sang This Same Jesus. Mrs. E. Crouch presented the ETTA certificates to those earning them. Miss Kathy Crocker, editor of College Yearbook, apologized that the printers had not finished prin- ting the books. Miss Crocker then presented Rev. E. Crouch with a copy of the Yearbook, for her dedication to the College. Miss Crocker read the dedication page, which said this yearbook was dedicated to Mrs. Crouch. Accompanied by Mrs. Nunn on the piano, Mrs. Charlene Hazeen beautifully sang I'll Walk With God. In appreciation for his good student record, Dr. Nunn presented fourth year graduating student Tony Laughrene with a Greek New Testament. Mr. Laughrene will assume teaching duties at Christianview Bible College this fall. Dr. Nunn gave Rev. Roger Mason, retiring teacher of the College, commendation as a fine theologian teacher. Rev. Mason will be pursuing his Christian education towards his Master's degree of Chris- tian Education. Dr. Nunn introduced Bishop Leon Stewart, Bishop of Inter- national Pentecostal Holiness Church as the commence- ment address speaker. Bishop Stewart spoke from the Book of Ecclesiastes the story of King Solomon. Awards and diplomas were awarded to graduation students. Associate of Religious Education degrees were granted to: David Kel- ly and Gail Ellingwood. Association of Theology degrees were granted to: Kenneth Ellingwood, Patti Harris, and Wendy Robert- son. Diploma of Biblical Studies degrees were granted to: MIchael Cherry, Twila Duthie, Judith Jones, Nicholas Murray and Stanley Wood. Bachelor of Religious Education degrees were granted to: Kathleen Crooker, Richard Damon, . and Gary Schlegel. Bachelor of Theology degrees were granted to: John Brooks and Anthony Laughrene. DONOR RECUPERATING — Blood donor Joan Leger receives a glass of juice from convener Nancy Murphy at Wednesday's Red Cross clinic in Lucan. Channel Nasty!' Satellite Reception Equipment SPECIALISTS • DEMONSTRATIONS • SALES • INSTALLATIONS ALLEN STUBBS SATELWTE d ANTENNAS 296-3565 — 786-44480 IRS IN DONOR SIGNS IN — Ed Robson of Ilderton signs in at Wednesday's Red Cross blood donor clinic in Lucan with the help of registrars Susan, Eckhard and Flora Robert- son. T -A photo Monday at 1 p.m. Seniors The Sunshine and Busy Buddies groups held their regular meeting Thursday afternoon in the club rooms in the Masonic Hall, with the past -president, Mildred Hirt- zel, presiding for the business meeting. Further plans were made to Youth- hold annual retreat St. Patrick's young people held their annual spiritual retreat at Port Burwell. The program which began Friday evening and ended Sunday was directed by senior Seminarians from Toronto and carefully chaperoned by two responsible married couples. The annual 40 hours devo- tion will be held from Satur- day, May 5 at the 7:30 Mass until Tuesday, May 8 at the 7:30 p.m. evening devotions. Catholic Education Week will be held from Sunday, April 29 to Friday, May 4 and will centre on the theme, "Celebration of the Papal Visit in Ontario's Bicentennial Year". Every parishioner is welcome to our school this week. The Christian Renewal Centre will be having a "Mysteries of Faith" course on the Eucharist, Baptism and other sacraments star- ting this Tuesday, May 1 and running for six successive Tuesday evenings from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Dorcas Unit meets The Dorcas Unit of Lucan United Church Women met Tuesday morning at ten in the C.E. Wing of the church. The meeting began with a relax- ed coffee time prepared by hostess Iva Hodgins. Leader Marj Park welcomed those present and opened the business session with a reading and prayer. The group decided to have the usual sale if bakes, grown and sewn iterills at the May meeting, which is to be held again at the 10 a.m. hour. A` decision will be made at that time regarding the annual June outing. Marj encourag- ed the ladies to attend the an- nual Regional U.C.W. Rally to be held this year on May 3 at Brinsley, beginning with sup - Insurance Agents ... before you renew your client's employee -group health and dental benefits plan, ask me for information on a Blue Cross program. Your client will be glad you did. For details contact. Brian Dalton 371 Dufferin Avenue London. Ontario N601Z5 ' (519) 139.0136 • ONTARIO per at 5:30 p.m. Transporta- tion will be available. Jean Brown led in a brief Easter Worship Service, then continued with a Bible Study discussion based on Luke 24, in which two disciples en- counter the Risen Christ. Just as Jesus led them step by step to the point where they recognized Ilim personally as the Living Lord, so today He reveals Himself to those who respond in similar ways to His leading. to entertain entertain Ailsa Craig, Gran- ton and Ilderton Seniors Mon- day, May 7 starting at 1 p.m. with dessert. Each member will bring a dessert. The loan of the projector and screen to the Lucan- Biddulph Branch of the Cana- dian Cancer Society, May 15 and 29, was approved for use in showing the film for the "Breast Self -Examination" clinic in the United Church C.E. wing. The clinic will run from 1 to 9 p.m. on the 29th, and -the 15th is the training session for the nurses who will Blood clinic draws 202 The annual Blood Donor Cline for 1984, Thursday was a tremendous success, the best yet, with 202 donors. The Women's Institutes of Clandeboye and Lucan would like to thank all donors who took the time to give their special gift of life. Many thanks also to the Arena board and staff for the use of the hall, to Beckers and the I.G.A. for their contributions of orange juice, to Voort- man's and Inter Bake Foods for cookies provided, to Ilearn's Dairy for con- tributing the milk and coffee cream and to the Lions Club for the use of their porto-sign. A big thank you to all the many volunteers for telephon- ing, bed care, registration and serving refreshinents in- cluding the Pathfinders and Guides who were so eager to serve the donors. We also appreciate the help and support received from theLucanLions and Optimist Clubs before, during and after the clinic. Everyone enjoyed the music from BX 93 during the clinic and we thank Matt Bradley for publicizing the clinic from the "Road Run- ner" parked in front of the arena. • M1 of you helped make the Blood Donor Clinic the big- gest yet. Thank you all, once again! BLUE CROSS 4 CABBAGE KIDS WIN — The Cabbage Pin Kids won the playoff championship of the Lucan Tuesday minor bowl- ing league. Back, left, Tabatha Perry, Shane Munro and Chris Sleaford. Front, Kim Greenlee and Jennifer Glen- dinning. T -A photo be on duty to' assist those attending. - The United Church annual beef supper was announced for Thursday, May 10 from 5 to 7 at the arena. Betty Sutherland, Jean Hodgins and Lawrence Hirt- zel were wished Happy Birthdays. A reading "The Last Will and Testament of a Farmer" from One Foot in the Furrow by Bob Trotter, was given by Iva Hodgins. Euchre was enjoyed with Mabel Needham as convener and prizes won by Mary Kooy and Helen MacDonald, high scores, Margaret Carter and Agnes Hotson, Lone hands and Charolotte Barker and Adrien Bax low scores. The Busy Buddies continued their ceramics with Rose Bakker instructing and Liz Conlin won the prize for this group. Luneh was served by Elsie and Dean Gibson, Mabel Needham and Merna O'Neil Two events for Bibles Two events are being planned for the very near future in the Lucan area to aid the Canadian Bible Society. A film entitled Journey of Hope will be held Sunday May 6 at the Lucan Revival Centre and a bikeathon and walkathon will go on Satur- day May 12. The film Journey of Hope was produced by Australian, American and Canadian Bi- ble Societies and was filmed in Africa with the assistance of African Bible Society. It begins with reference to bondage end it concludes with reference to freedom; It is a portrayal of the effect the Gospel has upon the lives of people. As the scripture says..."Ii the Son shall set you free, you shall be free in- deed." (John 8:36►. The Church in Africa is growing at the rate of 20,000 converts per day to Chris- tianity. It is estimated that by the turn of the century there will be close to 400,000,000 Christians in Africa. This will constitute the largest body of Christians people on any con- tinent in the world. The need for Christian literature is great. God has entrusted His people with the stewardship of the Gospel - the Good News that Jesus is alive. The Lucan branch of the Canadian Bible Society would encourage you to come to the film and participate in spreading God's Word. The May 12 bikeathon and walkathon will begin at 9 a.m. with starting points at the Lucan and Granton United Churches. It will be a challenge bet- ween the Lucan and Granton branches of the Canadian Bi- ble Society to raise funds for Scripture cassettes for the blind in Taiwan. A target of $2.000 has been set. Give... THE HEART FUND Servlc� foaturu Bible Society Wayne and Gloria Maier with Duane, Adrienne and Jasop acted as welcome com- mittee at the door Sunday morning at Lucan United Church's weekly service of worship. Later the whole family assisted with the offer- ing. Elder Alden Walker read the Scripture portion, Barb Bannerman was in chhrge of children's story time and Junior Congregation. Barb told the children about Tim, who found out that he could not make a good bird- house without the pattern his father had given him. God has given us a perfect pattern for our lives in Jesus Christ, and when we trust and follow Him, our lives will be right. The choir, with Linda Froats as soloist, sang the lovely Easter hymn, "Because He Lives". They were directed by organist Flora Robertson, Rev. Brown's Bible Society Sunday's sermon was entitled "The Open Book". On Resur- rection Day, as two disheartened disciples walked home along the Emmaus Road, the living Jesus drew near and opened the Scrip- tures for them. The disciples, heartbroken by their Leader's death, did not look to the Scriptures for answers to their questioi. But Jesus trusted them as God's Word and rebuked their unbelief. He traced for them, throughout the Old Testa- ment, the teaching God had given regarding His suffer- ings and death. We too today need to seek the enlighten- ment Jesus gives us through Couples club Barbara Wilkinson, Ailsa Craig was guest speaker at Lucan United Church Couples' Club Thursday even- ing at the church. Barbara, a licensed trapper, described present-day regulations regarding trapping fur - bearing animals, pointing out that careful harvesting of furs does not endanger species but rather serves the animal world well by preventing diesease problems and other difficulties caused by over- population of these species. She answered a number of questions regarding the cur- rent controversy about trap- ping wild animals for fur, presenting the side of the question that is often overlooked in the media. Mrs. Wilkinson concluded, "Fur coats can be worn by anyone willing to eat steak". Chairman Wes Stanley con- ducted the business meeting. Plans were made for the Garage and Bake sale on May 12 at Pattersons', 129 Main St. Couples in charge, Lockyers, Pattersons and Gordon Froats conducted a meaningful Easter workship service, then provided delicious refreshments en- joyed by all present during the social hour which closed the meeting. the Holy Spirit, if the Scrip- tures are to be meaningful to us. Bible Sunday reminds us that when we neglect Scrip- ture, we impoverish our lives, for the Living Christ wants to speak to us today also through the Bible. Mr. Brown challenged those present to make the Bible an Open Book. Coming Events Wednesday, Cradle Roll meets in the Kindergarten room at 10 a.m. The Prayer Break is at 12 in the C.E. Wing. Christians from all churches are invited to bring bag lunch and join in prayer for our homes, community, churches and country. At 6:45, the special Mother's Day Choir will practice. Prayer and Share Fellowship meets Thursday at 9:45. They begin a new study on the Gospel of Luke and extend a special in- vitation to other interested women of the community to join them every second Thursday in the C.E. Wing of the Church. Those wishing to attend the Regional U.C.W. Rally at Brinsley that evening are ask- ed to contact Marj Park regarding transportation. Next Sunday there will be no service in Lucan Church as Lucan cbngregation is joining Clandeboye in celebrating their 119th anniversary.at 11 a.m. Special speaker is Mr. Peter Snell. Transportation will be available from Lucan Church until 10:45 a.m. PANTHERS ARE CHAMPS — The playoff championship of the Lucan Wednesday minor bowling league was won by the Panthers. Back, left, Melissa Damen, Shawn Kraft and Mike Munro. Front, Angie Latta and Denton Hocking. T -A photo LEAGUE CHAMPS — The league championship of the Lucan Tuesday minor bowling league was won by the Rex team. Back, left, Shane Gillan and Tanya Buckareff. Front, Shelley Decaluwe and Mike Gillan. Missing was Stephanie Reid. T -A photo Lucan Community Memorial Centre Swimming Pool requires QUALIFIED STAFF. for the 1984 season Send resume to Box 333, Lucan, Ontario, NOM 2J0 or Community Centre Office For further information 227-4221 we've learner! more about your job. Learn more about ours Plan to attend our Combined Division and Perth -Huron Section Annual Dinner Meeting MAY 17, 1984, 6:30 p.m., THE STRATFORD KNIGHTS INC., 151 Lorne Avenue East, Stratford sponsored by PERTH -HURON SECTION AND WESTERN ONTARIO DIVISION INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT PREVENTION ASSOCIATION For registration and further Information on this and other events, please contact Mrs. Stella Bannister = (519) 473-9450 Participate Clean the workplace up and reduce the hazards. INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT PREVENTION ASSOCIATION