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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News-Record, 1986-01-29, Page 7Four children received through baptism HENSALL•- The Sacrament of Holy Bap- at the United Church on January 20 when tism was administered at the United Church Barbara Furneaux led the workshop on cur - on January 26. Received through Baptism riculum in the Sunday Church School. was Lindsay Erin Knight and Miranda The second workshop will be held on Brook Knight, daughters of Steve and February 12 for all Christian Education Carolyn Knight; Matthew Jonathan Alex- Workers when Marion Jackson Tyler will ander, son of Paul and Lynn Alexander; and speak on Sharing our Faith WithtChildren ldren as Jennifer Lynn Alderdice, daughter of Garry well as workshops on puppetry id and Janice Alderdice. Snihur, Music and teaching with Barbara Joanne Rowcliffe greeted the congrega- Bosman and story -telling with Helen Blake. , tion and Eric Mansfield, Doug Kyle, Larry An exceptionally good annual meeting of Elder and Cecil Pepper were the ushers. the •Hensall United Church was held 40Mr! McDonald spoke on the subject of January 23, opening with a pot -luck supper. time and used as his basic, illustration the Following supper Belva Fuss led in a sing - play recently shown on television called song with Joyce Pepper at the piano. Our Town and particularly the words of The meeting opened with a memorial ser - Emily - "Do any human beings ever realize vice conducted by Rev.. McDonald when the life while they live it, every, every minute." c memory of all cede orwaminutes o have died silence e Belva Fuss and Winona Hoffman sang a the year duet, and the primary children presented money to buy Bibles for the children overseas. Each child in,the primary depart- ment was presented with a pin in recogni- tion of their gift. The congregation was reminded next February 2 would be Youth Sunday when the Beavers, Cubs, Messengers, Explorers, Scouts, C.G.I.T. and Venturers would be worshiping with the adults. Staff Workshop A Sunday School staff Workshop• was held Sharon Wurm was elected congregational secretary. Those elected to the official board were Eric Mansfield for a two year term. For a three year term were Wayne Corbett; Steven Corbett, Tim O'Brien, Dorothy Brintnell, Ross Corbett, Mona Alderdice, Harold Parsons, Mary Kinsman and Sherry Dayman were elected. Presbytery delegates will be Elva Forrest and Mary Kinsman. Auditors are Shiela Reaburn and Sharon Doxtator with Dorothy Corbett as the treasurer and Jean Jacobe as the envelope steward. During the panel discussion of the work and service of the church throughout 1985, the chairperson of each division told some of the highlights of their divisions work and received questions from the con regation. The reports showed 16 weddings were held, with 10 baptisms and 34 funerals. Six- teen people were received into the chrch through transfer or confirmation and 11. were removed by death and four by transfer. Thee through -the -week Christi n Education Groups as well as the Sund Church School were all well attended and bursting with enthusiasm. The Communica- tions and Mission • Outreach Division spoke of the successful fellowship nights held as well as the minute for Missions each month and also encouraged everyone to subscribe to The Observer, the official United Church Magazine. The stewardship and finance division ex- pressed appreciation to the congregation for the very strong dedication to stewardship, making this one of the best years financially in the history of the congregation. The wor- ship division expressed appreciation to the organist Belva Fuss and the choir members for their dedication in leading the ministry of music in the congregation .and to Mr. McDonald for his inspiration and leadership in the church and his outreach into the com- munity. Jean Jacobe presented the 1986 budget with the congregation accepting a budget. of $71,000 for 1986. Everyone was reminded 1986 is the centennial year of, worship in the church building and the many activities were outlined for the ye'ar, centering around the main anniversary ser—Vise on November 16. At the close of the evening the congrega- tion presented Mr. McDonald with a gold cross and neck chain in appreciation of his dedication and leadership during the year. Missionary speaks at church By Blanche Deeves MIDDLETON- Morning prayer was held in St. James Middleton Anglican Church on January 26. Rev. Bell spoke to the children on how the men worked on the church base- ment. After taking a large rock they found water. Tessa Steenstra received the Sunday School collection. Jeff Hain read the two les- Sions. The congregation listened to Rev. Robert 9111. Witmer, a missionary for the United Church in Japan. Rev. Witmer, native of Zurich and Goderich and cousin of Audrey Middleton, gave a sermon on his life and work in Japan since 1969. Bill _ Steenstra and Edward Deeves received the offering. Following the service everyone gathered in the church hall for coffee and fruit breat and enjoy the slides of Japan. The schools, churches, cars and paved roads where Rev. Witmer lived proved to be similar to those in Huron County. Bill Steenstra thanked Rev. Witmer for coming and wished him good luck in his next endeavours. The Big Dig Thanks to the weather this week, a con- siderable amount of work has been done under St. James' Church. Thanks to Wise Construction Co. and to all gentlemen o n the shovel a large amount of red clay has been dumped, gravel has been placed and level- ed, beams put in place, pillars erected - all in readiness for a kitchen for the ladies of St. James. The two "pillars" of the construction Co., Ed Deeves and Roy Wise, will be creating a #loorand w }siir,due,gours ,, , ' On February 5 the Great apter,meeting will be held for all delegates and alternative delegates, Wardens and treasurers. On February 13 at 7:30 p.m. the meeting of the chancel guild for St. James will be held prior to. the regular ACW meeting at the church. Meeting will be held at Delores Dutot's. People Guests with Don and Audrey Middleton on January 26 were Rev. Witmer his wife Keiko and children Manna, Nathan, and Martin; Judy White; Brian and Jason of London: Manford Maurer of Goderich; Mrs. Jervis, Kelvin Jervis, Mr. and Mrs. Campbell McKinley. Don and Audrey's family were all at home, minus three. All together they had 25 for dinner. Apple Blossom Festival Watch for the Apple Blossom Festival corning in May to the Middleton area. Worship service well attended By Blanche Deeves HOLMESVILLE - Worship service in aChurch was well ed on January26. Murray Lobb and attend- ed Rutledge received the offering. The Enterprising Seniors will meet on January 30 at •2 p.m. in the community cen- tre in Holmesville. Come on out and bring a friend. A welcome is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Mason and their two children. to Hoknesviile. Good luck to Paul and Elaine Blair and family on their move to Goderich. .. 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(Anne Narejko photo) • Cars are all in Above Average Condition These • These Carspp are all Appearance Re -Conditioned • The Price includes full Safety Inspection * Each Car has a 30 Day 50150 Mechanical Warranty •Pric e in Effect until Saturday, February 8 •1980 FORD GRANADA 4 door, 6 cylinder automatic, power steering, power brakes, vinyl roof, colour White. Serial No. 113630. 401980 PONTIAC ACADIAN 2 door, 4 cylinder, 4 speed, colour Red. Serial No. 502793. •1979 CHEVROLET MONZA 2 door, 6 cylinder automatic, power steering, power brakes, custom interior, ladies car, colour Green. Serial No. 192766. •1978 BUICK LESABRE CUSTOM 2 door, small V8, Landau roof, Ziebarted, one owner, colour Bronze. Serial No. 570880. •1977 CHEV IMPALA STATION WAGON Ideal family unit! Has air conditioning, power windows, cruise con- trol, tilt wheel, roof rack. Gone over from end to end. 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