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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1981-06-18, Page 34 Conduct special Senior Citizens Sunday was observed at the Hensall United Church, June 14 with a special service for seniors, who sat in a group at the front of the church. The service opened with a hymn sing of some of the old favourites and the message was "You are of Value". It is so easy to feel unwanted and useless when the senior years catch up with you, but God still thinks of everyone as important because we are all the children of God. ,Remembering this fact gives one a sense of value living in Hensall Bertha McGregor God's will fulfilling our worth. The children's talk was about being kind and serving others. Junior congregation was held for the first Sunday and will continue through the summer for all children up to and including, eight years of age. Mary Moffatt was at the organ and led the choir in the anthem "0 Love of God" by Eric H. Thiman. The service concluded with a hymn for senior Christians "0 God Thy Constant Care and Love" by H. Glen Lanier. Flowers in the pedestals on either side of the pulpit were in loving memory of Mrs. Elizabeth Fuss, placed there by her family. Those in front of the pulpit were placed in loving memory of Norm Harvey, placed by his daughter, Mrs. Reta Scholl. Next Sunday, the service will be at 10:30 a.m. and will be held in the arena so that visitors to the Fiddler's contest may visit with us more easily. Explorers hold family night The Hensall Explorers held a "Family pot -luck dinner" at the Hensall United Church, Monday June 8. Linda Traquair, chief counsellor welcomed everyone and a toast to the Queen was given by coun- cillor Kathy Mann followed by singing "0 Canada" with Pam Gackstetter at the piano. Each explorer in- troduced her family and Rev McDonald gave the grace. After enjoying a delicious dinner, Mary Ducharme proposed a toast to the parents and Ann Rose replied. A toast.was made by Patti Regier to the Church, thanking them for making it possible to meet there and Rev McDonald replied to this. Mary Ann Regier gave a toast to the leaders and counsellor Shirley McAllister replied to this. This was followed with a toast by Barb Gackstetter to the explorers and Christine Rose replied to this and gave an outline of the Explorers accomplishments during the year; which included bowling, tobogganing, a weekend campout and a visit to Queensway Nursing Home. Following the toasts, Red Stars were presented by the leaders for attendance and their camp trip. Explorers who earned Red Stars were: Dianne Stebbins, Debbie Lawrence, Elizabeth Thomson, Laurie Harburn, Pam Gackstetter, Christine Rose, Mary Ducharme, Janet Mowatt, Patti Regier, Mary Ann Regier and Maureen Vandenboomen; Sherri Maxwell and Susan =�IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIL TASTY NU BAKERY & CHEESE HOUSE N. Freshest bread * rolls * pastries * cookies * donuts and over 60 varieties of Canadian and Imported Cheese Zurich 236-4912 - Seaforth 527-1803 iiI1111111111111H1111H11H1111111111111111111111111111U111111111111111H1111III11111111111111111111111111111111111 Flynn received Red Stars for the camp -out. The evening came to a close with the singing of the Explorers Hymn "This is My Father's World" ac- companied by Janet Mowatt at the piano Unit Two meets Unit 2 of the Hensall United Church held a brief business meeting on Monday June 8 prior to the general meeting of the U.C.W. on that day, which was held in the church parlor. Miss Carol Erb, was guest speaker on life in Afghanistan-. She was in- troduced by Mrs. Shirley McAllister and thanked by Mrs. Mona Alderdice. The devotion was con- ducted by Mrs. Anita Cook who spoke on moth, rust and inflation. She opened with a reading from the Quiet Corner by Patience Strong and spoke on the_high cost of Loving. Mrs. Gertrude service Middleton was at the piano. The program was led by Mrs. Joyce Pepper who led the singing of a new song, "I praise You, my Lord" this was followed by a skit "Tell me Doctor" with the following people taking part, Mrs. Dianne Gerstenkorn, Mrs. Joyce Pepper, Mrs. Hilda Payne, Mrs. Grace Drummond, Mrs. Hazel Corbett and Mrs. Kay Mock. Following the speaker Joyce taught another song "Magic Penny." Mrs. Dianne Gerstenkorn conducted the meeting and opened by reading the purpose of the U.C.W. Correspondence consisted of "Thank you" notes from several of the Confirmation Class, a letter from the Fair- field Museum and an appeal from the Town and Country Homemakers. Members were reminded of the special service coming up on Sundays through the Queensway events The residents and staff of the Queensway Nursing Home are most grateful and express their thanks to Mrs. Eric Luther for the church service she presented and to Mr. VanSteeg for tran- sportation to bowling. Thanks to the volunteers from the Christian Reformed Church, namely, Audrey Boersma, Peta Bren- derhorst, Julie Knipp, Alice Roosenboom who took the residents out riding on Wednesday afternoon. The mens high score for bowling was Neil Regan with 146 and ladies high was Mary Parlmer with 94. Tea and coffee will be served on Sunday June 21 to all visitors from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Visiting with Mrs. Wilds were Jack and Kay Cockwill, Alma Witmer, Nelson Rowe, Ken Dogan. Mrs. Betty Smith visited several residents, 011ie and Jean Rozendal, and Dawne Rozendal visited with Mrs. Rozendal. Mary Oesch and Gladys Becker visited Pat Oesch. Wilfred and Ruth Schantz and Ruth Durand visited Mrs. Kendrick. Shirley Prouty visited Mrs. Kendrick, Mrs. Mitchell, Isobel Sproat and Mrs. Alderson. Mrs. Scrymageour was visited by Cynthia Penny and family. Mrs. Mitchell was visited by Mr. and Mrs. Denroche and family and daughter Debbie and Mrs. Audrey Potvin. Bill and Denise Renninger and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Triebner visited Mrs. Triebner. Rose Pike and Irene Finlayson visited Mrs. Penhale, Mrs. Mitchell, Mrs. Clarke and Mrs. Wilds, NOTICE Our Appliance Store Will Be Open Monday June 29 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. For Anyone Wishing To Purchase Applicances Before The 7% Tax is Returned July 1. We Still Have Plenty Of Great Buys To Choose From. Drysdale's Major Appliance Centre Closed Mondays H nsoll 262-2728 Citizens News, June 18, 1981 Doge 3 to honor senior citizens rest of June and throughout July. Also the one -day school for women at Alma College on August 18 when Rev Morris Boye of London will be the afternoon speaker, and the bake sale at the fiddler's contest on June 20 3t 10:30 a.m. Members are invited to send cookies to the Vacation Bible School and the U.C.W. 'will cover refreshment expenses. Personals Mrs. Grace Peck and Mrs. Mame McAllister of Huronview were guests Sunday with Mrs. Laird Mickle and attended the Senior Citizens service in the Hensall United Church along with Mrs. Mickle. Rev McDonald ac- companied by his mother, Mrs. Carl McDonald of Atwood were Sunday af- ternoon visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Vine of Kit- chigami Camp, Goderich. Mrs. Blanche Chapman, London and Mrs. Les Adams, Exeter visited last week with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Corbett. Mr. and Mrs. Austin Wheeler of Detroit, Michigan visited over the weekend with their aunt, Mrs. Mabel Munn. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Milling of Cabri, Saskat- chewan visited this past weekend at the Manse with Rev McDonald, Mr. and Mrs. Millig were members of Mr. McDonalds congregation while a Minister in Regina. GIRL'S WINNERS — Field day winners at Hensall Bell, intermediate, Cheryl Webber, senior and Lori Public School were: (from left) Tammy Harburn, junior. 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