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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1978-05-11, Page 22PAGE 4A--CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, MAY 11, 1978 New directors sppointcd for United Church camp The Board: of Directors of Camp Menesetung would like to announce the appointment of Directors for the 1978 camping season. Mr. and Mrs. John Pat- terson will co -direct three of the United Church Camps at Camp Menesetung and Mrs. Lloy Grose will direct 'The Parents Without Partners' at the same camp site. John and Nancy Patterson live in Palmerston and have three children. Nancy is an experienced school teacher and youth leader. Some of her special skills are in music, singing and craft work. John is a school principal ex- perienced in counselling and youth work. Some of his hobbies include lay preaching, wood work, model trains and sailing. Both Nancy and John are very active in the Palmerston United Church. Lloy comes to Camp Menesetung from Fullarton. She has had a wealth of ex- perience and training in camp leadership. A former Secondary School Teacher, Lloy is presently a homemaker with four children. She directed Parents Without Partners camp last year. She is active in the United Church in Fullarton in the U.C.W. and C.G.I.T. groups. The Board feels most fortunate in obtaining such qualified persons to direct their summer programs. Camps this year will fall on the following dates: Junior girls and boys, ages 9-10, July 23 to July 29; Intermediate girls and boys, ages 11-13, July 30 to August 5; Senior girls and boys, ages 13-15, August 6 to August 12; Parents Without Partners, August 13 to August 18. If anyone is interested in attending one of these camps, please phone 482-3231 or 524- 7943 for further information and registration forms, or ask any United Church minister. Huronview news Mr. Dick Roorda led the Sunday evening song service at Huronview sponsored by the Clinton Christian Reform Church and Miss Margaret McQueen accompanied at the piano. There were special musical numbers by a group of girls called, "The Rising Sun", who sing in harmony. The Huronview Orchestra provided the Old Tyme Music and a sing -a -long at the Home on Monday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Elder of Sarnia, formerly -of Goderich, showed pictures taken while on a trip to the British Isles for the Family Night program at Huronview. This was a dual presentation using film to show scenes of the countryside and cities and slide pictures of the im- portant buildings. Mrs. Myrtle Parker and Mrs. Elsie Henderson entertained with piano solos during the in- termission. Mrs. Iris Sparling, a personal friend of the Elders, expressed the appreciation of the Huron - view residents. Twenty-four members of the Over Ninety Club met on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Luella Cox, Norman Speir and Cecil Skinner were guests of the club and entertained with music. Miss Jackson gave two readings with a tribute to spring and the Walkerburn Club volunteers helped with the activities. The kitchen staff provided tea and cookies. JOHN AND NANCY PATTERSON Church unit pays tribute to mothers The afternoon unit of the Ontario Street United Church Women met in the ladies parlor of they church on Tuesday afternoon May 2, when the president Mrs. Marion Powell opened the meeting by reading a poem entitled, "Neither I, nor My, nor Me". Mrs. Ida Godkin and her group were in charge of devotions and program. Mrs. Godkin read a poem on Mothers, Mrs, Leila Johnston read corresponding passages of scripture; and Mrs. Doreen Pick sang "Mother's Bible" in a pleasing manner. Mrs. Berneice Richardson read a poem entitled, "Mother's Way". Mrs. Godkin then spoke on the importance of mothers and explained the origin of Mother's Day which has been set aside as the second Sunday of May each year. She said we have often been told that "the hand that rocks the cradle, rules the world". The Bible teaches us the im- portance of "Honouring thy father and- thy mother." She spoke of Mothers of the Bible and was assisted by Mrs. Vera Crich and Mrs. Lorna Radford. She ended her remarks by saying that, "Great Men in history had Godly mothers. This was followed by prayer. Mrs. Pick's rendition of "My Task", accompanied by Mrs. Lorna Radford at the piano was very impressive and much enjoyed by all. Mrs. Godkin closed with a poem, "Are all the children in?". Mrs. Powell conducted the business session assisted by the secretary, Doris Batkin. The roll call was answered by 36 members and revealed that 26 hospital calls and 26 home calls had been made during the past month. The treasurer, Mrs. Vera McGregor gave a very satisfactory report. Plans were finalized for the "coffee party" which is to be held on May 18. from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. A sale of good used clothing will be packed May 30 with Mrs. Bernice Brown in charge and added helpers. Invitations were received to attend the hospital tea on May 10 and the Blossom Tea at Huronview on May 31. The president asked for volunteers to make quilt blocks from the colorful materials that were donated and she had made two beautiful blocks to display. Brucefield UCW hear of foster child's home The Brucefield UCW met on Tuesday evening with members of unit three in charge of the meeting. Mrs. Alex Townsend and Mrs. John Moffat conducted a worship on the theme, Turn On Your Light, and stressed the point that as Christians we should let our lights shine following the example of Jesus. Mrs. Moffat then told of conditions in Haiti where the UCW's foster child lives among the six million on the island and of the illiteracy and poverty and the need for clean water and better homes and schools. Mrs. Bob Walters assisted by Mrs. Stuart Wilson spoke of our stewardship toward these people and it was decided to give an extra hundred dollars to the mission work in Haiti. E Mrs. Arnold Taylor, the president, welcomed the members, and Mrs. Edgar Stoll gave the secretary's report. The roll call was answered by members telling '`the name of the plant they brought for the plant ex- change at the end of the meeting. Mrs. Don Brodie and Mrs. John Moffat visited the chosen residents at Huron - view during the past month. A donation to the Clinton Hospital Auxiliary is to be made instead of a canvass for members. Letters are to be sent to the board of education U.C. presbytery studies roles Body movement, words and tone of voice are segments of communication Huron -Perth Presbytery of the United Church of Canada was told -last week. The role-playing illustration was part of a special presentation of the Division of Communications. Begrave United was the host church. A second feature of the communication's presen- tation was Miss Brown's interview of Rev. George Cox, Conference staff officer for communications and stewardship. The questioning emphasized the grass roots approach of the United Church. Mr. Cox said that Presbyteries need good teams of informed persons. In answer to a questio i the Conference official stated that resource people such as himself help to work through the policies of the church. A spirited debate developed in a discussion on finances. The Monkton Official Board SUPERIOR MEMORIALS ESTABLISHED OVER SO YEARS Clinton- Seaforth Area Representative MICHAEL FALCONER 153 High Street Clinton 482-9441 Goderich Area Representative ROBERT McCALLUM 11 Canobria Road Goderldo 824.7345 presented a, resolution to reduce expenses of Presbytery and Conference in order to hold allocations to an annual increase of not more than six percent Rev. Nor- man Gibson, Central United, Stratford, on the other hand asked that the full expenses of delegates to Conference be underwritten. The matters were referred to the - executive. Rev. Michael Bolger's detailed written and verbal reports came in for com- mendation. The World Outreach Division chair- person in his verbal presentation referred to the contrast of tourist and native life in the Caribbean. Suggestions were given on how t� reduce this impact. In her Stewardship report Mrs. Doris Zurbrigg, Listowel stated that Mission and Service givings are in advance of 1977 and she en- couraged congregations to keep .up the momentum. A film strip, "Partners," ap- pealing to the 37 percent of members who do not give to M&S was reviewed. Mrs. Myrtle Walkom outlined ,the church's preparation for participation in the International Plowing Match to be held near Wingham in the fall. The Presbytery has been divided into five sections with each section manning the church's booth for a day. Turn to page 5 A • Grand officers of Eastern Starvlsit Clinton Blyth, Goderich and Clinton Chapters of the Order of the Eastern Star, co -hosted a meeting last Thursday evening which honoured the Worthy Grand Matron, Marjorie Morgan of Brighton, the Worthy Grand Patron, James Heffel of Ottawa (formerly stationed at Clinton) and four Grand Officers Afrom Brantford, Scotland, Chatham and Bradford. Over 180 visitors from Caledonia, Hamilton, Cookstown, Port Dover, Clifford, Grimsby, Stratford, London and this part of Southwestern Ontario crowded the Clinton Public School auditorium for this honoured occasion. During the short business meeting, Margaret Caldwell was appointed to represent Clinton at the Grand Chapter Sessions in Toronto in Sep- tember. Aileen Craig, co - convener of the ways and means committee, reported on plans for the flea market to be held May 27 at St. Paul's Parish Hall. She also urged members to sell their tickets on the Worthy Matron's "lamp" and "picture" which has been displayed in businesses uptown. Honorary memberships in objecting to some of the books being studied by secondary school pupils in the county. Any members wishing to go to Alma College in August, especially on the open day, Tuesday, are asked to give their names to the secretary. Plans were made for a bake sale at the Homestead Campsite, Bayfield, on the morning of May 20th. Donations of baking are to be at the church by 9:30 a.m. Volunteers were asked to assist in the flowers of hope campaign. It was decided to order more cook books as they can still be obtained. Mrs. Bob Broadfoot and her committee served a delicious lunch to close the meeting. Sunday, May 14 8:00 p.m. HEAR: Miss Hester Dougan from the Faith Bible Mission SPECIAL MUSIC Evil Prevails when Good Men Do Nothing. ChapeIDuron Men's AUBURN Clinton Chapter were - presented to the Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron, by June Boussey Worthy Matron and Don Symons Worthy Patron. An honorary membership was also presented to District Deputy Grand Matron, Ethel Gregory of St. Marys by Helen Wells of the Clinton Chapter. Gifts to commemorate the evening were presented to the Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron by co - hosts, Marjorie East, Worthy Matron of Blyth and Allan McTaggart, Worthy Patron of Goderich. The evening ended with a musical program of favourite songs of the Worthy Grand Matron. Barb Bosman, Bonnie Jewitt and Betty Jewitt of Blyth Chapter sang, "I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing"; Harold Knisley of Goderich played "A4. Small, Small World" on his violin; Helen Westbrook of Goderich sang, "Fill my Cup Lord"; Bill Craig, Clinton sang "His Eye is on the Sparrow" and the program ended with Barb, Bonnie and Betty from Local Witnesses to attend A number of local families from the Clinton area will attend the largest religious convention in the history of Canada. An international assembly or Jehovah's Witnesses is scheduled July 5 to 9. More than 75,000 delegates are expected to support the gathering which is to be held at Montreal's famous Olympic site. Mr. Walter, Gardiner, spokesman for the local Witnesses, said that this convention will be quite unusual. 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PHONE 357 -1910. - RES. 357-1015 57-1910-RE5.357.1015 • Wingham Memorials • Guaranteed Granite • Cemetery • Lettering Buy Direct and • save Commissions. Church Services ALL SERVICES ON DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ONTARIO STREET UNITED CHURCH 1878-1978 CENTENNIAL YEAR Minister: Rev. R. Norman Pick, B. ORGANIST AND CHOIR DIRECTOR MRS. DORIS McKINLEY A. MUS SUNDAY, MAY 14, 1978 11:00 a.m. Church School 11:00 a.m. Christian Family Sunday Service SPEAKER: MR. ROBERT MANN Teacher at CHSS A. • WESLEY-WILLIS UNITED CHURCH PEOPLE SERVING GOD THROUGH SERVING PEOPLE MINISTER JOHN 5. OESTREICHER B.A. B.R.E._ ORGANIST MISS CATHARINE POTTER3 CHOIR DIRECTOR MRS. WM. HEARN Anyone wishing a ride to church. Phone 482-9696 SUNDAY., MAY 14, 1978 11:00 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday School and Nursery SERMON: "THE FAMILY" Music by the Primary, Junior and Senior Choirs Baptism and Reception of Members HOLMESVILLE UNITED CHURCH 9:45 WORSHIP AND SUNDAY SCHOOL SERMON: "THE FAMILY" Reception of Members EVERYONE WELCOME CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 243 Princess St. g. REV. ARIE VANDEN BERG SUNDAY, MAY 14, 1978 10 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICE SERMON: "THE FATHER'S PROMISE" Reception of New Members _ 3:00 P.M. WORSHIP SERVICE SERMON: "THE REAL THING" LISTEN TO THE "BACK TO GOD HOUR" SUNDAYS AT 10:30 A.M. OVER CKNX RADIO Everyone Welcome 3 3 43 BAYFIFLD BAPTIST CHURCH EVERYONE OF US SHALL GIVEAN ACCOUNT O>~ TO GOD— ROM 14 12 SUNDAY, MAY 14, 1978 JOHN HILL 10:00 a.m. SUNDAY SCHOOL 11:00 a.m. MORNING WORSHIP 7:30 p.m. EVENING WORSHIP 8:00 p.m. FRIDAY0 3 WEDNESDAY 8 p.m. PRAYER MEETING YOUNG EVERYONEWELCOME PEOPLE'S MEETING ST. PAUL'S ANGLICAN CHURCH SUNDAY, MAY 14, 1978 10 A.M. MORNING PRAYER • REV. JAMES R. BROADFOOT Sunday School Go Getters Rummage Sale May 13 - 1 p.m. FRIENDSHIP GUILD WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 8:15 P.M. Packing bale and penny collection. CALVARY PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 166 Victoria Street Pastor: Wayne Lester 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Service • ALL WELCOME ST. ANDREW'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CHARLES MERRILL ORGANIST SUNDAY, MAY 14, 1978 CHRISTIAN FAMILY SUNDAY Music by Youth Choir 10:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday School Everyone Welcome FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH CLINTON SUNDAY, MAY 14, 1978 10:a m. Sunday School Classes for all ages 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Everyone Welcome 3 SAINT JOSEPH'S 'CATHOLIC CHURCH James St. Phone Clinton 482.9468 FATHER JOSEPH HARDY SUNDAY, MAY 14, 1978 ,PENTECOST 11:00 A.M. Mass - CONFESSION SATURDAY 7:1S P.M. BUS FROM VANASTRA All Welcome 3