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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1995-04-05, Page 35Page 34 Times -Advocate, April 5, 1995 COMM 1 JWJTY Thirty acres to be planted for Foodgrains Bank Volunteers are need- ed to help with the pro- ject. By Mary Peterson CENTRALIA - Planting was the topic at Centralia and Zion West United Churches on Sunday. Allan Powe and Brent Caslick led the worship service which focused on the Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFB) project. Everyone enjoyed the singsong led by Robert Graham. Sandy and Brad Skinner read the Lenten Tene- brae and extinguished the purple candle, the fifth Lenten candle. Pur- ple symbolizes the season of Lent and the quality of penitence. Heather Smith called the children to the front of the church to help pin grape clusters to the vines on the banner. The children distributed sweet red grapes from Chile to the congregation. The grapes were a re- minder of God's many gifts, and also of the communion wine. Lois Wilson then read the scriptures. Brent Caslick welcomed visitors from Zion West, and introduced guest speaker Jim Papple and his wife Janet. They are cash crop farmers in the Seaforth area, and became involved with the Canadian Foodgrains Bank several years ago. In 1976, the Mennonite Church be- gan the CFB to help provide grain and food for the hungry in Africa. There are now 12 Canadian church partners to collect gifts of grain and cash to assist hungry people throughout the world. The Canadi- an International Development Agency (CIDA) then matches do- nations four to one. So if a farmer donates 100 bushels of corn, CIDA matches that with 400 more bushels or the equivalent in cash. Administration costs are low with the help of hundreds of volunteers across Canada. Church agencies overseas help distribute the grain to ensure that the grain reaches those in need. CFB is confident that 95 percent of the food shipped is dis- tributed to the hungry. Jim Papple and the Seaforth area churches donated corn to CFB six or seven years ago. Last year, they grew 110 acres of soybeans. Six- teen combines harvested the soy- beans last fall, and no -till drills fol- lowed planting wheat. Brent Caslick provided an update on activities for the local CFB pro- ject. Donations of $1058 have been received from the four area church- es, along with pledges of $500 to $600. Thirty acres of land will be rented from Mr. and Mrs. Don McCurdy and Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Hern. The approximate cost to Easter services planned at Saintsbury By Hazel Davis SAINTSBURY - St. Patrick's ACW held their meeting on Wednesday at the home of Hazel Davis. The members prayer and general Thanksgiving were said in unison. Prayer for sick, remembering Mabel Needham, Rose Cunningham, Eileen Carroll and Bill Johnson was led by Margaret Carroll, Prayer for Church and her work led by Hazel Eaton, prayer remembering the late Margaret Cakely led by Heather MacGillivray. Scripture reading John 12: 1-8 was read by Viola Atkinson, and the Meditation followed entitled "Mary's gift of Love for Jesus Journey". Readings followed - When God Created Mothers by Heather MacGillivray and "The Way Before Me" by Mary Davis. St. Francis prayer for peace closed the devotions. Business followed. Invitation to Perth Spring Deanery at St. Marys was announced, ACW Annual Meeting to be held at St. Paul's Cathedral on April 29, St. Patrick's Church Fundraiser was discussed. Thank you notes were read along with Secretary and Treasurer reports. The meeting closed with a social time together. Birthday cake was served honouring Viola At- kinson who was celebrating March 30. Morning Prayer service was held at 8:30 a.m. April 2 at St. Patrick's. Rev. Emery spoke to the children about the Race to live in Jesus - Your Life Event. Sunday April 9, St. Patrick's will celebrate the Holy Communion Ser- vice at 11 a.m. with the Liturgy of the Psalms. Personals Ron and Margaret Carroll entertained their family, Ian Carroll, Deanne Pearson, Brenda Carroll, Terry Iredale, Matthew, Mitchell and Michelle. to dinner on Sunday evening. Ian was celebrating his birthday., Mary Davis was Saturday evening visitor with, Mr. and Mrs. Murray Hodgson. Margaret Carroll was visitor on Friday with her friend Edythe Mugford of St. Marys. Hugh and Hazel Davis visited with cousin Marlys Quintan of London Saturday also calling on the Simpsons. Harley Davis was 6th place at Gopher Dunes, Courtland in the 60 cc Pee Wee series on Sunday. Cabinets are dedicated By Liz Sangster HENSALL - Rev. Henry Annen chose for his message "Been there, done that, no thanks" at the Hensall United Church on Sunday, April 2. Lois Hayter greeted the worship- pers. Steve McGregor and John Thompson were the ushers. Doug Klopp was the organist. The chil- dren's story ,was "Beginning All Cver". The new hymn was "Jesus Loves the Little Children." New cabinets were dedicated in memory of Doreen and Walter Spencer by their family. On April 23 a pulpit exchange will have Cheryl Stadelbauer- Sampa preaching in Hensall while Rev. Annen will preach in Eg- mondville. The Thursday Afternoon Ladies Group meets on April 6 at 2 p.m. You are invited to place Memori- am Flowers for Easter. For details call Carol Merton at 263-2411. The Official Board meets on April 19. Tickets are still available for the roast beef supper on April 26. For details call Marg at 262-2304. Garbage collection Hensall residents are reminded that garbage collection will be Thursday, April 13, not Good Fri- day. This also applies to the land- fill site hours - the landfill will be open Thursday, April 13, not Fri- day morning. Also, the landfill will be open Saturday,April IS. The hours of these days aro: 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Weekly pick-up of green waste ' egins In April, In Hansail. Pickup b ,% will be Wednesday mornings, but residents must phone the Municipal Office to ensure pick-up. Green waste includes: garden waste, clip- pings, trimmings, etc. Note that trimmings and branches must be in maximum four foot lengths and bundled. Yard sale Registrations for free advertising on the yard sale are currently being accepted at the Village Office. Phone 262-2812 to register your sale, or event for Hensall's Village - Wide Yard Sale, Saturday, May 27, 1995. Kid's Club The Hensall Kids' Club had a most successful March Break Pro- gram at the Hensall Public School. The children were offered a wide variety of activities, with a new theme each day. Registrations are currently being accepted for the up- coming P.D. Day Program, which will be Friday, April 28, 1995. Phone 262-2305 (school) or 262- 3207 (Karen) to register, or receive information. Register early to avoid disappointment! Photo contest The Hensall Economic Develop- ment Committee is pleased to an- nounce the categories for the 1995 Photo Contest. Enter your best pho- tos depicting: I. "Day's End", 2. "New Beginnings", and 3. "Horsin' Around" ('Che 1995 Hensall Spring Pair theme.) Entry forts are now available at the Village Office. En- tries must be received by June 5, 1995 and Will be displayed at the Pair, grow an acre of corn will be $400. Several people have also offered to provide equipment and assistance, but more volunteers are needed. Volunteers are also needed to help fundraise. Contact Brent Caslick or Margaret Hern to let them know which property you could help with, from the process of seed bed to harvest. Donations of cash are also wel- come. Gerald Johns and Rev. Jim Allsop visited St. John's United Church in Hamilton; and they have pledged support of $1,500. Pledge sheets are available, or you could mail a cheque made payable to South Huron Foodgrains Project to Brent Caslick in Centralia, NOM 1 KO. Donations are tax deductible. Sunday Schools from Centralia and Zion West hosted a wonderful luncheon following the Centralia service. Everyone enjoyed the fel- lowship and delicious food. All proceeds from the lunch will go the CFB project. Allan Powe chaired the congre- gational meeting following the ser- vice. The congregation agreed to. re -appoint the student minister Heather Smith, from July 1, 1995 to June 30, 1996. Also, Presbytery increased the annual minimum for study leave to $500. Therefore the congregation decided to increase the annual textbook allowance to $350. Church services Several special services will be held in April and May. Rev. Bob Giuliano will visit on Palm Sun- day, April 9, and will assist with the Sacrament of Holy Commun- ion. New members will also be re- ceived by transfer. The Good Friday service will be held April 14 at 11:00 a.m. at tion West. This joint service will be an inter -generational service of wor- ship. There will be a rehearsal for all participants at Zion West on April 10 at 7:30 p.m. Easter Sunday, April 16, will be a time for celebration. Everyone is invited to join in the excitement at regular service times at Zion West and Centralia. Family Sunday on May 14 will be a service of baptism. Contact Heather Smith if you request a bap- tism. Joint session The Joint Session will meet on Wednesday, April 26 at 8:00 p.m. at Zion West. Pancake breakfast Zion West will hold their annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, April 29 from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. Pia for sale Also on April 29, the U.C.W. will bake more of their apple, rain - sin and cherry pies for $5 each. Call Audrey McFalls at 227-4975 to place your order. • Euchre At the euchre tables in Crediton,, Nola Lewis and Theresa McCann were Lone Hand winners. Irene 'Meander and Percy Noels won High Hands, and Low Hands were won by Alwinna Galloway and Mary Kenney. Personals Prayer and sympathy of the com- munity are extended to Becky Har- rett and her family. Becky's moth- er, Margaret Oakley, recently passed away. In her memory, flow- ers were placed in the Centralia United church. Annual EXETER llQriE DElillOLll iday, April 7th 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. Saturday, April 8th. Noon - 9:00 p.m. Sunday, April 9th Noon - 5:00 p.m. SOUTH HURON REC. CENTRE Exeter, Ontario ADMISSION T1CKET: s4.00 • Includes a chance to win a $1,000 'Ravel Gift Certificate from Ellison Travel • Children 12 & Under: FREE When Accompanied By An Adult PRESENTED BY EXETER OPTIMIST CLUB