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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1996-04-10, Page 6Page 6. Times -Advocate, April 10, 1996 FAMILY Top Public Speakers at Grand Bend Public School's recent competition were, front row from left, (Grade three), Jessica Coulter, Shelby Musser. Centre row, (Intermediates), Christopher Durdin-Thornton (3rd), Sarah -Rae Lovie (2nd), Samantha Haddon (1st). Back row, (Juniors), Chris Oke, Jeff Oke, Caitlin Russell (2nd), Brenda Farhat, Sarah Tremain (1st), Matt Douglas, Andrea Martens, Jessica Murray. 'Dads and Lads' to be a night of food, fitness and fun Men of all ages are welcome at a boys night out April 19. By Liz Sangster Hensall Correspondent HENSALL - The next Hensall and Area Drop -In will take place April 18 at the Hensall United Church. If you would like to take part in the footcare service, contact Marga- ret Cole, 262-2304. A well- balanced nutritional lunch will be t served at noon by dedicated volun- teem. Biddy',Cammack✓will follow with flexibility exercises. Trevor McGregor from Employ- ment Services will be the guest speaker. Public Health nurse, San- dra Feltz, will also speak on sen- ior's issues. Following this the group will be entertained by the "Kitchen Band". A busy afternoon will end with card games. Reserve by calling Margaret Cole before noon Mon- day. For more information contact Faye Blair Skinner at Town and Country Homemakers at 235-0258. Friendship Circle The Friendship Circle of Hensall United Church met on April 1 in the church parlour. Anne Annen welcomed everyone with a poem "The Glory of the Easter Story". ' Joyce Pepper was in charge' of the devotion and used as her theme "Getting Ready for Easter". Two hymns "He Lives" and "Christ , Arose" were sung. The roll call was . answered by naming a symbol of l Easter. Annen and Pepper sang a' duet "Near the Cross". Everyone enjoyed a video "The Easter Sto- ry". The. meeting closed with sing- ing "Christ the Lord is Risen To- day" followed by prayer. United Church services Holy Communion was observed Maundy Thursday at Hensall Unit- ed Church. Chuck Mallette was the organist for the ministry of song. LOOKING FOR A NEW CAREER Festival School of Hairstyling, Stratford is accepting registration for their next class Make-up Artistry and Nati Technology offered at no extra charge. OSAP available for those that qualify. For further Information call 519-271-9551 The ushers were George Parker and Ross Kercher and the greeter was Mary Roobol. The scripture lesson was read by Joanne Rowcliffe. The First and Second Commentary were delivered by Linda Traquair. The message of the day was "Do You Know What I Have Done For You?" Rev. Annen conducted the Good Friday service at Hensall United . Church. Doug Klopp was the or- ganist. Dorothy Corbett was the greeter, while Elaine Corbett and Steve McGregor were the ushers. .The- it t;arid Second Commentary! were delivered by Murray Craig. 'The congregation was invited to pound a nail into a piece of wood in order to become aware of Christ's pain when people do not follow him. The New Testament Lesson was read by Ross Kercher. The message was "The Cross: A Gift of Life". After a Litany of Thanksgiving, a three fold amen and a musical postlude closed the service. An Easter sunrise service was held at Hensall United Church at '7 a.m.; Easter Sunday. Wayne Cor- bett was the usher. Chuck Mallette was the organist. The Corbett fami- ly acted out "The Dream". Hymns were sung between each of the six scenes. Rev. Annen conducted the Easter Sunday service while Doug Klopp was the organist. After a Litany of Life responsive reading, words of welcome and greeting one another took place. This was followed by the dedication of food gifts. The children's hymn was "One Door and One Only". The children's sto- ry . was "The Easter Story". The ushers were Sharon and Doug Kyle and Jean and Raye Jacobe. The greeters were Doris and Bev Ham- ilton. Flowers were placed in the church by the Hensall and District Horticultural Society, the Fee es- tate and in memory of'Janet Moir. . Hensall United is accepting do., nations of clothes, household goods and anything in saleable condition. Volunteers are needed. Call Chuck Mallette at 264-2016. Small crafts are needed for the craft table. Call Marg Cole at 262- 2304. The Hensall United Church beef dinner will take place April 24. Tickets are available from board members, the church office, 262- 2935, or Marg Cole. Hensall and area men of all ages are invited to Dads and Lads, a boys night out, on April 19. The night begins at 6 p.m. at Hensall Public School with a volleyball challenge, then on to Hensall Unit- ed Church for a pizza/takeout sup- per with board games to follow. (2) GRAND PRIZE Set of McBrine Luggage Retail Value over $300.00 PurPmhasell11 Fill out a ballot to win a gift certificate to the value of your purchase minimum prize $25.00 EACH STORE WILL HAVE A TOTAL OF Three Draws - 4i April 13th, 20th and 27th ALL BALLOYIS ELIGIBLE FOR GRAND PRIZE DRAWN ON MAY 4,1996 EXETER • MITCHELL * OE • STRATFORD • WOODSTOCK Plans underway to sharecrop soybeans for Foodgrains Bank Local " churches are organizing this year's Foodgrains project. By Mary Peterson • Centralia Cornespondety CENTRALIA At this time of celebration and renewal, there have been many activities at Zion West and Centralia United Churches. On Maundy Thursday, April 4, a foot - washing .and communion service was held as a reminder of Jesus' enactment of this menial task for his friends: This was followed by worship on Good Friday, April 5, in memory of his sacrifice at the cross. Easter Sunday was a day of memory of his sacrifice at the cross. Easter Sunday was a day of rejoicing in Jesus' resurrection and the hope that was given to all peo- ple. At Zion, Pastor Heather Smith led a sunrise service in celebration. Centralia United Church invite everyone to a ham supper on Satur- day, April 20 at 4:30 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. Tickets cost $8.50 for adults or $4.25 for children aged six to 12. To obtain tickets, call Larry Skinner at 229-6304 or Rob Essery at 228-6992. Congregation mem- bers who can help by baking a ham are asked to call Allan Powe, or to call Larry Skinner if you are able to donate a pan of scalloped potatoes or a cheesecake. Camp registration forms are available from Margaret kern at Zion or Faye Skinner. at Centralia. Plans are underway for a South Huron Foodgrains Project again this year cooperatively organized by Centralia, Zion West, Thames Road and Elimville United Church- es. At this time, the committee has arranged to share crop soybeans on approximately 11 acres. More land could be planted if available. Any- one interested in providing a dona- tion for the project is asked to con- tact Brent Caslick in Centralia. Euchre party At the euchre party in Crediton recently, high hand winners were Doris Pfaff . and Harvey Latta, while Edith Eaton and Harry Noels 'Were Lone Hand winners. Doreen' Lightfoot and Edith Boyle were low hand winners. Personals Last week, Mary Peterson and her husband Rob Essery holidayed on the islandof Antigua in the Car- ibbean. They met acquaintances from Crediton on the day after their arrival. They were enjoying the sunshine beside the . pool when John Relouw and his wife Char- lotte walked by on their way to the beach. In addition, Charlotte in- formed, them that her brother and his .fiancee were planning to be married at Club Antigua, and sev- eral friends and relatives were fly- ing in for the wedding, On Thurs- day, April 4, Colleen Bedard and Liam Brennan were married in a gazebo by the beach in Antigua. 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