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Home My WebLink AboutTimes-Advocate, 1996-04-17, Page 9Oak w i C'.OMNilINTTY Times -Advocate, April 17,1996 Sears Festival Caven PCW invited to Stratford EXETER - The Easter meeting of the PCW was held Monday April 8 beginning with a dessert lunch provided by the lunch com- mittee for the month, Pauline and Edna Simmons. The meeting began at 2 p.m. with the program committee in charge. The devotions were taken by Beryl Elgie, Dorothy Moffatt, and Bea Dykstra on the Easter story closing with prayer. Beryl Elgie then introduced the guest speaker Rev. Robert Graham. Rev. Graham accompanied on the piano by Mrs. Graham entertained with a solo "Galilee". He then gave his message taken from Psalm 139 "Search me 0 God" telling us God is always present regardless of where we are. The group then sang Hymn 178, "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross". Rev. Graham then closed his message with a solo accompa- nied by Mrs. Graham. Dorothy Moffatt. thanked Rev. and Mrs. Graham for their message. The members had an Easter pa- rade with everyone wearing a dec- orated Easter bonnet which was greatly enjoyed. The President Jean Easton then took over the meeting for the busi- ness session. The treasurer's report and committee reports were given. The PCW meetings will now all be held in the afternoon with lunch at 1:30 p.m. and meeting at 2 p.m. It was reported that eleven Easter baskets were delivered to sick and shut in members of Caven congre- gation. The Caven PCW have been invited to attend the PCW meeting in Seaforth 1st Presbyterian Church on April 25 at 2 p.m. There will be a number of women attending.In the month of March there were 89 telephone calls and 28 visits reported. Jean Easton closed the meeting with a thought for the day and prayer. Mike Schwindt and Angela Pickering were part of the cast of Blind Dates, a play performed by South Huron District High School at the Sears Festival held recently at Listowel District Secondary School. South Huron received an award of merit for acting ensemble work. Two plays including Blind Dates will be performed at the SHDHS on May 9 and 10. Smorgasbord plans made by Exeter UCW EXETER - The Afternoon Unit of Exeter United Church Women met on Thursday, April 11 at 1:30 p.m. Plans for the smorgasbord on May 2 were finalized prior to the meeting. Doris Denham opened the meet- ing with a poem. The roll call was answered with an Easter verse. Delegates to London Conference U.C.W. annual meeting and to the April Event in Mitchell were cho- sen. Barbara Harrison thanked eve- ryone for their generous support of the Food Bank. The U.C.W. are celebrating their anniversary on April 21. The speak- er will be Muriel Coultes, president of the National Consultation of Women. The program was planned by Florence Finkbeiner and Chris Phil- lips and their committee. An Easter poem, prayer and the hymn "There is a Green Hill Far Away" opened the devotions. Jean Hodgert at the organ provided lovely music. Chris Phillips read from Matthew 28:1-10 and Gladys McDonald read about Easter Then and Now. A drama entitled 'Glory to God' was performed by Ruth Arthur as Mary, Chtis Phillips as Martha, Florence Finkbeiner as Lazarus, Gladys McDonald as Jarius, an un- believing friend, and Doris Den- ham as Mary Magdalene. The action was set in the home of Lazarus in Bethany four days after the crucifixion. The mood went from sorrow and doubt to joyous belief with the arrival of Mary Magdalene with her experience of resurrection. The drama ended with all singing "We Serve a Living Sa- viour" and the U.C.W. benediction. A lunch of muffins, jam and tea brought the afternoon to a close. Spring has sprung and along with spring comes new events at South Huron. This past Sunday the music department held it's annu- al spring concert. The concert went wonderfully and all who attend- ed enjoyed the performance. Thanks to the community for their sup- port. Also the school has recently been hooked up to the Internet. This means students and staff now have access to the vast amount of in- formation available on line. Teachers now are able to use the Inter- net as part of their classroom activities. Some stress has been removed from the senior students since mid- terms are over and marks will soon be sent off to the colleges and universities. Last week on Wednesday afternoon the student council presented hypnotist Blair Robertson. Students could buy out of class for two dollars and enjoy the show. Fifteen students were hypnotized and everyone enjoyed the very funny show. Upcoming events Charity Night, April 2.5, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Student Council elec- tions May 10. There will be more information to follow about elec- tions as a new process is being used this year. Auxiliary assured hospital will stay open EXETER - The April meeting of South Huron Hospital Auxiliary was held April 9 with 20 members and one visitor in attendance. Presi- dent Donna Paynter introduced Don Currell, hospital administrator. He spoke about the continuing ren- ovations. He also told the group that at a meeting on March 28 with the Ministry of Health, assurance bad been given that South Huron Hospital will not be closed. During the business portion of the meeting, year-end committee reports were presented. Agnes Aunger reported five teen volunteers are presently working at the hospital and more would be 4lI welcomed. The newly completed quilt was on display. Tickets will soon be available for purchase. The Rummage Sale is April 17 and 18. Volunteers are always needed. Prize of the day was won by Pat Gower and Agnes Aunger was named Volunteer of the Month. Ellie Van Bergen gave a moving portrayal of the Easter story through the eyes of Simon of Cy- rene who was forced to help carry Jesus' cross to Calvary. Speaker for the May meeting will be nutritionist Debbie Campbell. The meeting closed with refresh- ments and a social hour. 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