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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1995-02-22, Page 8Times -Advocate, February 22, 1995 Page 7 Shoes get laced up Food Grains Bank to hold luncheon Exeter mayor Ben Hoogenboom got a helping hand from Chris Telford during Sunday's South Huron Big Brothers and Big Sisters annual Bowlathon. The annual event raised over $4,100 of which the Stephen Township Fire Department contributed $400. Anyone wishing to make donations to the organization can send them to Box 113, Exeter, Ontario, NOM 1S6. Rebekah Lodge hear speaker on Alzheimers EXETER - Mrs. Ann Morrice spoke about the "Alzheimer Day away Program" which is being planned for people suffering from Alzheimer's in the community. Program to be held at Exeter Villa every Friday. The oldest member, Sister Frei- da Bierling passed away February 14 in her 105th year. Sister Olive Hicks is in South Huron Hospital and Sister Bea Bowman is con- fined to her home with a broken leg. Next euchre will be held March 8 at 8 p.m. A donation to the Big Brothers/ Big Sisters organization was made when Sister Gloria McFalls partic- ipated in the Bowlathon at Zurich as a representative of the lodge. Pot luck supper A pot luck supper will be held March 10 at 6:30 p.m. when the Subordinate Lodge their wives and husbands of Rebekahs are guests. Entertainment to follow the meal. Brother Rebekahs are invited to Ilderton April 24 and to Dorches- ter March 20 to participate in the meetings. DDP Sister Jean Hodgert will make an official visit to the lodge April 5. There will be a pot luck supper at 6:30 before the meeting. Some other lodges are being invit- ed to this event. On April 19, A.W. Sister Diane Cole will pay an official visit to the District. A banquet in her hon- our is being planned at the Exeter United Church at 6:30 p.m. The meal will cost $11.50. The meeting following the meal will also be held at the church with the hope that the members who cannot climb stairs will he able to come that night. Speak off The U. N. Pilgrimage for Youth speak -off will be held in Clinton Public School March 3 at 8 p.m. All are welcome to come hear these young people speak. The winner of the competition will be awarded a trip to New York to vis- it the United Nations and other points of interest. Instead of a Dessert Euchre this year, we plan to have a bake sale May 13. More about this at a later time. Plans for pancake supper at Centralia going well By Mary Peterson CENTRALIA - On Sunday, February 19, Heather Smith lead the service at Centralia United Church. The childrens story was about Joseph and his coat of many col0ours. It was Mikayla Skinner's 7th birthday and Hap- py Birthday was sung. The scripture was read by Cre- lene Duck from Genesis 45, and told the story of Joseph's forgive- ness to his brothers. This was also the theme for Heather's ser- mon, "What Goes Around Comes Around." The "Minute for Mission", read by Judy Mills, was entitled "A Pancake Banquet". The message told how M & S funds help sup- port churches in communities in Labrador. Plans are going well for the pancake supper and worship ser- vice to mark the beginning of Lent. Pancakes and sausages will be served from 5:45 p.m. to 7 p.m., and the service will follow. Tickets are available from the Stewards at Zion and Centralia. If you'd like more information about the Canadian Foodgrains Bank project, contact Margaret Hern or Brent Caslick. Along with Alan Powe, they're on the Committee from Thames Road, Elmville, Centralia and Zion West. We have about 40 acres of land to plant and nine urban churches are being asked for their support both hands-on and financially. This is a very excit- ing and challenging venture. Please consider how you may be able to participate by helping provide labour or in fund raising. University courses at this time of year are especially demanding. Heather will be at the library studying this week as much as possible, but she will be pleased to return your calls if you leave a message. Rev. Clare Geddes will return on Sunday February 26 to con- duct the worship and commun- ion. Thanks to Clare for helping, as Heather studies for her exam. A group from Zion and Cen- tralia will take in the musical "Jesus Christ Superstar" on Sat- urday evening, February 25 at Talbot College at Western in London. Tickets are $15, and can be obtained by calling the Grand Theatre box office. Jean Rook and June Essery at- tended the workshop on the Min- istry and Personnel committee at Exeter United Church on Febru- ary 15. They found the workshop very helpful in understanding the functions and purposed of the committee. The United Church Women will lead the worship on Sunday, March 5 at 7 p.m. on March 2, there will be a choir practice for this special occasion, and all la- dies are invited to participate. All ladies at Centralia are members of the UCW. Twelve tables of euchre were enjoyed at Larry's Town and Country Restaurant in Crediton on February 13. Grace Wurm and Percy Noels won the lone hands. High hands were won by Mary McCann and Allen Johns, and Doreen Light- foot and Allen Berry won the Ione hands. Although the restau- rant has been sold, euchre will continue on Monday afternoons hi -weekly. By Liz Sangster HENSALL - The Afternoon Ladies Group met at Hensall United Church, February 2. Elva Forrest's poem "He loves You", was followed by the hymn "Love Divine" with Hilda Payne as pianist. Sadie Craig gave the devotion on "Love", using scripture, followed by prayer. Craig read a poem "God is Real". The group sang the hymn "O Love that will not let me go". The offering was given and dedicated by Forrest. The minutes of the January meeting were read and the roll call taken. Thirty-six visits were made. Mary Roobol sent four cards. The hymn "Je- sus Shall Reign" was sung. Payne gave a reading "A Diet for Gaining - Happiness". Evelyn McBeath used material from the mandate for her study about the Long - house Building in Central Vancouver. The Longhouse is used for native people in various programs to meet their practical and spiritual needs. Bar- ry Morris works halftime overseeing the Longhouse. He works with street people and the displaced. The number of people who worship at Long - house varies. After the Benediction, Fredo Boa and Audrey Christie served lunch and the group watched the last part of the musical "Showboat". Guest minister Rev. Sabrina Caldwell of London was the guest minister at Carmel Pres- byterian Church, this past Sunday. Her sermon was "The Stillness in the Storm". The children were asked to come to the front while Rev. Caldwell told them an interesting story about how a candle could help them if they were caught in a storm. Communion will be celebrated on March 23 with Rev. Caldwell. Flow- ers in memory of Wendy Campbell were placed in the church by her fami- ly. The annual Mariner's Service will be held at Knox Church in Gode- rich, February 26 at 7:30 p.m. United Church news Rev. Henry Annen conducted services at Hensall United Church, this past Sunday. Doug Klopp was the organist. The greeters were Leila and Brenda Hay and the ushers were Jeff Butson and Raye Jacobe. Rev. An- nen's message was "Love Your Enemies". The children's story was "Love". Flowers were placed in the church in memory of Wendy Camp- bell and Bona Clark. Canada Food Grains Bank lunch will be held at the church, February 23, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The cost is $6, tickets are available from Ian McAllister (236-4034). Church services will begin at 10 a.m., starting March 5. Donations for the carpet fund may be placed in an envelope on the collection plate. The annual beef supper wilt be held April 26. The World's Day of Prayer will be March 3 at Hensall United Church. The sympathy of the community is extended to the family of the late Wendy Campbell. Bus service Hensall and Area residents should be advised that daily bus service to London has resumed. This is a flag stop only. The bus can be met on Highway #4 at 9:50 a.m., Monday to Saturday; at 3:20 p.m. on Sunday. The bus will leave London each day at 5:45 p.m., for arrival in Hensall at 6:50 p.m. The service is for passengers and packages. Further information is available at 1-800-361-0393. ifffl'proud! Nomatown HOLTZMANN'S 5 Join us for all the fun & excitement ! s 6 M T w 4111 8 T F s 9 \11 19 26 20 27 21 28 22 29 30 31 The #1 Animated Movie of all time comes to Holtzmann's IGA with Special collectibles, Draw Prizes and More!! 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