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Clinton News-Record, 1986-02-05, Page 11CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5,1986— Page 11 fel•Iowship and Frjendship Rev. Robert Witmer, a missionary to Japan, spoke at St. James Middleton Church on January 26. He has been in Japan since 1969 and has learned to speak and write the language. Rev. Witmer and his wife, Keiko, children Nathan, (left), Manna and Martin will return to Japan in April. ( Anne Narejko photo) Roses are theme Woodward -Shanahan Roses were the bridal theme of the double - ring ceremony of Kathryn L. Shanahan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Shanahan of Lindsay, and John E. Woodward, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Woodward, of Lindsay,., on October 19, The marriage took place in St. Marys Roman Catholic Church, Lindsay. The church was decorated with flowered candelabras, pew bows with flowers and fresh flowered pew markers, all enhanced with roses. Father Bollo officiated. Given in marriage by her father and mother, the bride wore a gown of chiffonet with re -embroidered and chantilly type ' lace, featuring a lustrous embroidered sweetheart neckline, piped with .baby pearls and sequins. A delicate fine lace flowed ' down either side of her Victorian -styled dress to form a flowing semi -cathedral train. This was enhanced by full-length lace sleeves with pearl closings. Her head dress of a partial crown covered with chantilly type lace, was caught with simulated organic pearls and glittering sequins. Her veil was short on the sides and full in the back, cascading down to a flowing full fingertip veil. She carried an arm bouquet of large silk rosses, Queen Anne Lace and babies breath. For "something blue" she wore a blue garter. "Something old" was her late grand- mother's lace handkerchief and "something borrowed" was the handkerchief borrowed from her' mother. The matron of honor was Karen Robinson, sister of the bride. The bridesmaids were Catherine Zwarych, friend of the bride, • Mary Woodward, sister of the groom and the junior bridesmaid was Sara Woodward, sister of the groom. The attendants were gowned in elegant dusty rose taffeta, Victorian -style dresses. The gowns featured spaghetti straps, tight fitting bodices, long sheath shirts with a short gathered over -skirt which had a tail coat affect. Their short jacketsfeatured standing collars and long sleeves. They wore Miss Di created hats in dusty rose, outlined in pearls with timing veils. The bestman was Thomas .Coombs of Lindsay and the ushers were Jeff Simmons, Darren Gardiner, Kevin Shanahan and Ran- dy Robinson. The ringbearer was Ian Robin- son, nephew of the bride. The groom wore pleated Victorian striped trousers and a black self -edged upswept peak lapel tail coat with a diamond black bow tie and multi -pleated cumberbund. His boutonnier was a fresh, deep pink rose with babies breath. The bestman and ushers wore Spencer Missionary visits Middleton church isy Anne Nareiao MIDDLETON - In 1969, Rev. Robert Witmer heft Canada to become a missionary in Japan: While there, he has learned how to speak and write the language and gained a great deal of knowledge on the people's views on religion and everyday life. Rev. Witmer, formerly of Goderich, shared his experiences with the congrega- tion of St. James Anglican Church in Mid- dleton on January 26. While sharing his insights on the church in Japan, Rev. Witmer said he was initially teaching English as a second language and then worked at small, rural churches in Nor- thern Japan. "My main job is the director of a rural church centre called the Dohoku Centre," he explained.. "This centre deals with study- ing -agricultural issues, deals with all the churches in the Northern area, has an English school and a half way house and workshop for the mentally ill." However, his job as a pastor in a rural town is equally important. The church which Rev. Witmer preaches at in Japan is located in a town called Okoppe. The congregation lost the church and the land when a support plan fell through. "An evangelism plan was set up with funds coming from North America. The plan was to assist the churches when they started and after five years, the churches were to be econoniically self-sufficient. But it didn't work...They lost their pastor and the church (building) as well as the land," said Rev. Witmer. Although the church has a 30 year history, it has only 10 members. But these 10 members had such strong belief in the church they bought new land and erected another church. Rev. Witmer emphasized that although the church membership only numbered 10, other members had moved from the rural area to the cities. He also said there were a large number of seekers, (those looking for religion), but who were not members of the church, "We have 10 members but about 30 seekers. During the November 13 dedication of the church in 1983, there were approx- 71�{ � w �� � �j R'g�R'C �h v° G�lS ���� `"`,1«:.: t, 2 x-: '��4 ;it d $ win City School of '�hfairstylin Waterloo, Ont. *Hairstyling • Barbering •Ear Piercing *Make-up '55 Erb St. East 886-6305 F Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm tuxedos and dusty rose bow ues with mat- ching cumberbunds to compliment the bridesmaids' gowns. The ringbearer was a petite replica of the groom. He carried a heart -shaped ivory satin' ring pillow enhanced with white roses and lily of the valley. The keepsake pillow was made by Ian's late great-grandmother, Charlotte Freeman. It also bore his parents' rings on their wedding day. The bride and groom were driven from the church to the reception in a decorated open horse driven carriage owned and operated by Reid Roadhouse, who was bedecked in top hat and tails to suit the occa- sion. For the reception at the Moose Hall, the bride's mother received wearing a royal blue polyester crepe long sheath gown with a soft bodice overlay. The bridegroom's mother wore a periwinkle blue polyester crepe. The wedding cake was callecl "The Eter- nal Fountain of Love" with its lights, color, action Combining the beauty of a lighted fountain with the display of the entire wed- ding party for a cake as unique as the wed- ding itself. This cake was fashioned and decorated by the bride's sister, Karen Robinson. For a honeymoon to Niagra Falls, the bride wore a suede rust colored two-piece suit with pink blouse and grey accessories, Out of town guests were from 42 areas in Ontario. The bride is the granddaughter of Douglas Freeman and the late Charlotte Freeman, and the late Mr. and Mrd. A.L. Shanahan, all of Clinton. and don't know which way to turn, call If you're NEW 1N TOWN Fuller-Cudmore Michael Fuller of Dorset, and Karen Cudmore of Clinton, were married on November 23 at Ontario United Church, Clinton. Rev. David Woodall officiated. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Fuller of Dorset and the bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Cudmore of Clinton. Barbara McKenzie of Clinton was the matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Debra Ferguson of Sault Ste. Marie, sister of the groom, Kim Smith of London, cousin of the bride, and Debra Cudmore of Goderich, sister-in-law of the bride. Flowergirl was Kate Burns of Goderich and ringbearer was Michael Cudmore of Goderich, nephew of the bride. The bestman 'Was David Ferguson of Sault Ste. Marie, broter-in-law of the groom and ushers were Warren Cudmore of Goderich, Bernard Cudmore of Clinton and .Leighton Cudmore of Clinton, brothers of the bride. The couple is now residing in Toronto. imately 70 people," said Rev. Witmer. Those who do belong to the church are strong believers, going out of their way to attend the servides as well as support it financially. In explaining their faith, Rev. Witmer told of three members. The first member was an elderly masseur who had very little income. When he became ill and placed in the hospital he had no income at all, however, he continued to make his monthly contributions to the chur- ch. Once he was released from the hospital, he gave the weekly contributions for every Sunday he had missed. The second member Rev. Witmer told about was a lady who was married to a farmer. ,Her mother had believed in the church but her husband wouldn't allow her to attend. It had always been this woman's dream that her daughter would be allowed to attend church and she was able to until she was married. After her marriage, the mother-in-law felt it was not necessary for her to go to church, therefore, she could not attend frequently. But her faith is so strong that she continues to make financial contributions. This woman now has a daughter of her own, and it is her dream that she be allowed to attend church freely. Rev. Witmer also told of a family that drove 45 miles to church whenever they could. „The family consisted of six people and their car would only seat five. Because of this they were forced to take turns coming to church. However, there was one Sunday when all six. family members hopped in the car, and at the risk of being finded by the police, drove to church. Family Life Rev. Witmer married a Japanese woman named Keiko, and now has three children, Manna, Nathan.. and Martin. They live in a northern city called Nayoro which _ is ap- proximately 45 miles from the church he preaches at. The family drives the distance and stays at the church manse on the Bayfield woman dies at age 85 Annie Kerr Annie:Elizabeth Kerr of Bayfield, died in South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on January 26 at the age of 85. Mrs. Kerr was born on May 4, 1900 in Brook Township, Lambton County, to Richard and Sophia VanNatter. On November 22, 1922, she married Henry Russell Kerr, formerly of.Petrolia. She was a member of the Bayfield Baptist Church and the Salvation Army. Mrs. Kerr is survived by her husband, one daughter, June Humphries of Bayfield, and one grandson, Carl Humphries of London. She is also survived by one sister, Lilly Markg,Rrownlee of Brights' Grove. 'Mrs. Kerr is predeceased by three sisters, Winnie Edgar of Brook Township, Minnie Henderson of Inniskillin and Pinnie Swan, also of Brook Township. Funeral services were held on January 28 at Beattie Funeral Home, Clinton, with Mr. Holley of the Bayfield Baptist Church officiating. Interment was held at the Bayfield Cemetery. f., L� A 6. ' �L _ .t1lL illi., tall & Nalumer FUNERAL 153 HIGH STREET CLINTON 482.9441 HOME LTD. BOX FUNERAL CHAPEL 47 HIGH STREET SEAFORTH weekends. This monthly journey v6111 come to an end in the near future as a permanent minister will soon be assigned to the church, Since Rev. Witmer has been in Japan, he has learned to speak and write the language. "It took about three years before 1 telt comfortable speaking the language," he said, adding that he preaches in Japanese every week. 'But I only write Japanese when I have to." Rev. Witmer has been back in Canada since April of 1985 and plans to return to Japan on March 15, 1986. SUPERIOR MEMORIALS ESTABLISHED OVER 60 YEARS Clinton Area MICHAEL FALCONER 153 HIGH STREET, CLINTON 482-9441 Goderich Area ROBERT McCALLUM 11 AMBRIA ROAD, GODERICH - 524-7345 Uniting- the world .. One heart at a time SOME ANSWERED —QUESTIONS— Do Bahai's believe in Christ? —YES— Why are you not called —Christians? Bahai's believe that Abraham, Krishna, Zoroaster, Moses, Bud- dha, Jesus Christ, Mohammed, the Bab and Baha'u'llah brought con- tinuing messages from God at a time in history when mankind was ready to understand. Baha'u'llah is the latest but not the last prophet from God. Material education takes us from grade to. grade. Spiritual education is given from Messenger to Messenger. If you have any questions about the Baha'i Faith you would like an- swered in this column, please phone or write: Goderich 524-4620 P,O.Box 212 Kincardine 396-3589 P.O. Box 1059 Clinton 482-3388 P.O. 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