Times Advocate, 1995-04-19, Page 18Times -Advocate, April 19, 1995 Page 17
Presbyterian
Church
Women hold
Easter
Meeting
EXETER - The Easter meeting
of the Presbyterian Church Wom-
en was held on Monday, April 10
in the church basement. The presi-
dent, Margaret Strang welcomed
the members and guests.
The devotion based on scripture
from Luke 23 and 24 was taken by
Helen Bridges and Beryl Elgie as-
sisted by Mabel Stanlake, Bea Ers-
man and Floy Foreman. The pres-
entation entitled "When Sad Tines
Come" based on a comparison of
feelings felt by the followers of Je-
sus and a present day family who
had just lost their teenage son.
Brent Yearly played several
songs throughout the evening on
his violin. He was accompanied on
the piano by his mother.
Verna Burgin from Kirkton, for-
mer president of the Huron -Perth
Presbyterial of the UCW, was the
guest speaker for the evening. She
gave the ladies different points of
view on the Easter story as would
have been seen by a friend of Je-
sus, a Pharisee and a learned schol-
ar at the time of the crucifixion.
Ruth Laing will be the Presbyte-
rial visitor in June. The ladies of
the Gordon Auxiliary to be guests.
Easter baskets for the sick and
shutins were to be assembled on
April 11 and delivered. Helen
Bridges donated two quilts, which
will be forwarded to Kintail for the
quilt auction in June. Recycled
greeting cards were available for
sale.
A social time followed. Lunch
was served by June Hillen and
Jean Easton.
Centralia
youth attend
concert in
Kitchener
CENTRALIA - The choir of Cen-
tralia Faith Tabernacle sang "Take
it to Jesus" and "No one ever cared
so much" at the Good Friday morn-
ing service and Judy Russell minis-
tered in song, singing "Mastic -still
feel the nails?" while communion
was aing servId.
,PRday afternoon, after a word of
prayer (mainly over their faithful
bus driver) and everyone checking
to see that no one was left behind,
the Young Adults group ventured
off to Kitchener. They attended the
Festival of Praise concert where
Steve Green ministered in song
along with a 30 voice mass choir
and drama. It was a glorious time
of worship and praise.
It was a time of celebration on
Easter Sunday morning. The choir
sang "Our God reigns" and "Can it
be".
WM will be meeting on Friday
night at the church at 6:45. Susan
Handerer from Susan's Green-
house" of Crediton will be helping
the women get their gardens ready.
It will be a special evening and
members are to bring a friend, pen-
nies and a mug.
Women's
Institute
workshop
LONDON - Women's institutes
of London Area held another suc-
cessful workshop titled "At Your
Request" II, it evolved from sug-
gestions from members.
Marlene Matheson and Rie Van
Steig convened an excellent work-
shop. They presented a session
called "Marketing and Communi-
cation" giving many ideas and
workable suggestions for members
to promote our organization and its
accomplishments.
"Justice without Fear" with Bina
Osthoff from the Battered Wom-
en's Advocacy Centre. She gave an
overall picture of services available
and an update of present-day situa-
tions. Many laws need to be
changed - the present ones still fa-
vour men.
A skit entitled "Flexibility" made
members aware of the sometimes
simple changes we can do or try to
make our meetings mote attrac-
tive.
Easter services held at Centralia United Church
By Mary Peterson
CENTRALIA - At 11:00 a.m.
on April 14, Pastor Heather Smith
opened the Good Friday worship
of the Centralia and Zion West
United churches. This was a very
special service with people of var-
ying agesfrom both churches par-
ticipating in many ways. Some
read from the scriptures, describ-
ing the roles of several individu-
als directly involved in Jesus'
death. Others portrayed these
characters.
On the Lenten Tenebrae, the
single remaining white candle
was extinguished.
A joint choir provided the an-
them "Crown of Thorns", accom-
panied by Marjorie Johns on the
organ. Robert Graham sang and
Margaret Hem provided the or-
gan accompaniment. Special
guests Jane Smith, Hilary Thorp,
'and Brandon Cunningham sang
"By my side".
• At Centralia United Church on
Easter Sunday, the choir and chil-
dren entered the church during
the hymn "Christ the Lord is risen
today", bringing with them beau-
tiful Easter flowers.
The children's story was led by
Mary Peterson, who shared sym-
bols of Easter and spring.
On April 22, there will be an in-
terdenominational Men's Break-
fast at 8:00 a.m. at the AAA Res-
taurant in Exeter. The breakfast
will include a speaker and video,
and the cost is $4.00. If you plan
to attend or need information,
contact Larry Skinner at 229-
6304.
The Stewards will hold a meet-
ing at Centralia United Church
following the service on April 23.
Also on April 23, the Commu-
nity Choirs of Exeter will host a
concert at the high school in Exet-
er at 3:00 p.m. Admission will be
$3.00, or $5.00 including the
lunch afterwards. Money raised at
the concert will help send stu-
dents to music camp.
Everyone is invited to the Bible
study which continues at the
manse April 23 at 7:30 p.m. and
April 24 at 12:00.
A Country and Western Jam-
boree will be held at the Lucan
Community Centre from 12:30
p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on April 23, and
admission will be only $3.00.
Supper will be available for $5.00
from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.
The Joint Session is reminded
of the upcoming meeting at Zion
West on Wednesday, April 26.
The meeting will begin at 8:00
p.m.
Place your orders with the
U.C.W. if you'd like to reserve
one of their delicious apple, cher-
ry, or raisin pies, or call Audrey
McFalls at 227-4755. Pies cost
$5.00 each, and can be ordered
baked or unbaked. .
April 29 is also the date for the
Pancake Breakfast at Zion West
United Church from 9:00 to 11:30
a.m. Tickets for adults are $5.00
and $2.50 for children under 11.
A Music Night will be held
May 7 at Centralia United
Church. Contact Lois Wilson at
228-6841 if you can contribute
your musical talents.
Euchre
Euchre games were held at Lar-
ry's Town and Country Restau-
rant in Crediton. Winners were:
Marge Baker, Harvey Latta, Ha-
zel 'Glavin, Jack Arnott, Helen
MacDonald and Betty Guilfoyle.
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