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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1980-11-20, Page 11REST HOME BAKING - Anne Flaxbard, Carmel Sweeney and Mary Gingerich display some of the baking on sale at Saturday's bazaar- at the Bluewater Rest Home. Staff photo Lutheran theme Discipline in the 80's "Discipling in the '80's" was the theme for the Great- Commission reat-Commission Convocation of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod held in St. Louis, Mo., Nov. 6-9. Pastor and Mrs. Mayo Mellecke of Zion Lutheran, Dashwood Dashwood Mrs. Irvin Rader and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hohner of Peace Lutheran, Exeter were among the ap- proximate 120 who attended from Ontario. This historic gathering was a voluntary calling together of the lay people and professional ministry of the Synod to consider how to carry out the Great Commis- sion which is given in Matthew 28:18-20 in the decade of the '80's. It gave opportunity to learn methodology, to grow spiritually and enjoy rich fellowship. About 6,000 participants came from at least five of the Canadian provinces, all over the United States In- cluding Alaska and Hawaii and foreign countries such as Germany, Brazil, and Japan. Approximately 10,000 attended the Lutheran Hour Rally which with a 1,000 voice children choir, and adult mass choir featured Dr. Oswald Hoffman as speaker. The two years of planning made the convocation a great success. The • weather was also very favourable go- ing into the 80 degrees F. The Ontario District is already making plans for a District Convocation to be held in October 1981 with the Rev. Marvin Barz of Goderich as chairman. Hear nurse from India Calvary United Church Women held their meeting Tuesday evening with the Christian Development group in charge and Mrs. Don Gasser convener and chairlady. An Armistice Day program was held. A styrofoam cross was at the front and Mrs. Gaiser read a suitable poem. Miss Laing._ presided for a minute's silence, prayer and the in- troduction of the guest speaker, Kathleen Matheral, a nurse on furlough from In- dia who spoke on her work and showed pictures. Gloria Martin, Crediton, sang accompanied by Glen Hodgins. Books entitled "Feelings" written by Judy Hartman, a handicapped young lady and grand- daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Art Haugh were on sale the proceeds from which will be used to help her with necessities. Around 100 were in attendance from Dashwood Lutheran Church, Zurich, Crediton and Grand Bend United Churches. Personals Mr. and Mrs. Mike Burke and Susan, Brampton, spent the weekend with Milt Haugh. Irvin Rader returned home Tuesday following sur- gery in University Hospital. Group two with conveners Mrs. Earl Keller and Mrs. Ray Rader was in charge of devotions and lunch Wednes- day, at the meeting of Zion Lutheran Church Ladies' Aid with 18 members present. Mrs. Charles Martene, president, dealt with the business. The Altar Guild reported 17 visits and one plant. The new guild is Mrs. Martene and Mrs. Florence Keller. Seven cards were sent out." Donations were made to pay for the L.W.M.L. chrismons; the church. Mission Fund, Lutherwood, Concordia Seminary at St. Catherines and C.N.I.B. A generous donation was received from Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Becker on the occa- sion of their 45th wedding anniversary. Officers were returned by acclamation except for a new secretary. They are past president, Mrs. Lorne Genttner, president, Mrs. Charles Martene, vice- president, Mrs. Ray Rader, secretary to be elected, treasurer, Mrs. Esther Salmon, card and treat secretary, Mrs. Mayo Mellecke, pianist, Helen Nadiger, changes made were nominating com- mittee, Mrs. Lorne Genttner and Mrs. Arnold Becker, auditors, Mrs. Frieda Keller and Mrs. Hilda RadeF, librarians, Mrs. Ernest Koehler and Helen Nadiger. Pastor Mellecke took for the topic "The Altar Guild" and their duties. The Christmas meeting will be held December 7 at the community centre with husbands or a friend guests at a pot luck supper. Mrs. Luella Tieman attended the funeral of her niece Susan (Bartliff) Murray. 34,. of Kitchener last week. Others attending were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Reschke, Mrs. Verda Bosk, aunts and uncle of Susan and cousins Mr. and Mrs. Don Reschke and Rosemary Reschke all of Detroit. They all were guests of Mrs. Tieman. Senior citizens will hold their meeting Monday, November 24. Mrs. Adolph Keller is a patient at Victoria Hospital, London. Adolph is staying with his daughter and family Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sanders. Mr. and Mrs. Ivan'Taylor, Kitchener, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Rader, Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Rader were Sunday guests with Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Gamble and family, London. Mrs. Irvin Rader was taken by surprise Sunday on the occasion of her 65th birthday when members of her family arrived bringing special gifts, cake and ice cream. Present for the occa- sion were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Miller, Brenda, Charlotte and Karen, Zion, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Rader, Stacey and Derick, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Rader, Ben and Robin, London, and Mrs. Bill Bennett, Thunder Bay. Irvin also gave her a pendant watch. Joy, the Youth of Zion Lutheran Church and counsellors, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Keller and Bill Vandeworp met Sunday. Michele Vandeworpopened with a prayer. Bible study was Psalm 23. Donations were discussed and the Youth Circuit meeting. Flowers in the church, Sunday, were placed by Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Penhale and family in memory of her parents Mr. and Mrs. R. Willert. A sincere Thank You to the electors of Stanley Township for your support at the polls November 10 CLARENCE RAU Citizens News, November 20, 1980 Page 11 UCW will adopt child The regular meeting of the U.C.W. was held Thursday evening. The meeting was in charge of Eileen Consitt, Ruby Neeb and Donna Jones. Eileen Consitt welcomed everyone. The opening hymn was"What a friend we have in Jesus". Eileen Consitt commented on the cross of poppies that Ruby Neeb made and then read the poem "In Flanders Fields". The scripture lesson was read from the "Good News" translation the 12th Chapter of Romans. The Lord's Prayer was repeated in un- ison. Ruby Neeb spoke on the origin of "Praying Hands" and there was a display of the Bible with praying 'hands. Mrs. Neeb also gave a very interesting and infor- mative talk on "Prayer" and several poems namely "Thank God for little things" (Helen Steiner Rice). "Praying Hands" and "Look to this day". Ethel Meyers favoured with a vocal solo with Phillipa Steckle playing the accompaniment. Ruby Neeb and Donna Jones received the offering and it was dedicated by Eileen Consitt. Donna Jones introduced the guest speaker, Miss Wilena Brown, Minister of Varna and Goshen Churches. Miss Brown expressed that it was a privilege and pleasure to meet us and that she enjoyed going around and meeting people as peo- ple are so different. Miss Brown spoke on "Finding Yourself". In part she said we must remember that we are human beings as well as Christians. She .900 referred to . Paul in the Yst Corinthians verse 13 - re Faith. Hope and Charity and having, love for others. Miss Brown had us talk among ourselves re our assump- tions as to. what we ourselves take for granted. Eileen Consitt thanked the speaker, her committee and soloist and hymn "Sweet Hour of Prayer" closed this part of the meeting. Donna Greb presided over the business part of the meeting at which time the secretary and treasurer's reports were adopted as read. The group is going to send two outfits to two children through the "Compassion Organization" and also are going to adopt a child. They are also donating ;25.00 to the John Milton Association. The U.C.W. is also hosting the December birthday par- ty at the Blue Water Rest Home. The Presbytery meeting is to be held at the Emmanuel United Church, Zurich at which time the U.C.W. is catering for the dinner. The Ecumenical service is being held at our church December 7th at which time all the local churches take part. This part of the meeting closed with everyone repeating the Mizpah benediction after which .a social fellowship was en- joyed. FARMERS: This Is Your Invitation To Attend FARM PREVIEW "81" RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SUCCESSFUL CORN PRODUCTION IN 1981 PROGRAM: 9:30 s.m. - 3:00 p.m. (HOT LUNCH PROVIDED) GUEST SPEAKER: RONALD G. CLARK, Msnagsr ZYMAIZE COMPANY, LONDON, ONTARIO ONTARIO'S NEWEST MAJOR USER Of OUAUTY CORN SPONSORED BY ALLIS CHALMERS EQUIPMENT DEKALB CANADA BEHLEN DRYERS & STORAGE BINS CHIPMAN INC. ROYAL BANK OF CANADA PLAN NOW TO ATTEND THE FOLLOWING MEETING Thurs., November 27, 1980 EXETER SOUTH HURON RECREATION CENTRE, VICTORIA ST. 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