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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1979-08-09, Page 14u PAGE 2A--GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, AUGUST , 1979 1' ere •+ Sheila Corriveau, 11, of Goderich tries her luck at the ring toss at the Penny Carnival last Thursday. Despite the drearyweather, many children turned out for the fun. (photo by Cath Wooden) Berea gets OAFC workers Goderich at Omee Catching the ex- citement of the opening service, he said, "I don't thinkwe need a sermon," referring to- the stirring processional which featured beautiful hand- made banners, depicting the theme as interpreted by the LWML's 43 Districts, augmented by banners from seven countries depicting League work overseas Brazil, Guatemala, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Nigeria and the Philip- pines. He said, "The seed of God is doing its work in the church - now. Whether we live, or whether we die, we are the Lord's. The seed is sown. The crop is growing." Dr. ,J.A.O. Preus, President of the Lutheran Church -Missouri Synod, and guests. from for Chri Ambassadors Over 6,000 members Ongoing Christ. throughout the United This summer Mary States .and Canada Sledge of Riverview, gathered in Omaha, Michigan is working in. Nebraska to attend the Goderich as a 18th biennial convention repr,esentati-ve of the of _the- Inte.r.nationa1 -Ongoing. Ambassadors Lutheran Women's for Christ. Missionary League, July Delegates elected the 16 to 19, under the theme following new officers to "Sow the Seed". ' four-year terms: Mrs. The LWML is the Helen Gienapp, Warren, women's auxiliary of The Michigan, •president; Lutheran Church- . Mrs. Doris Durkeee, St. Missouri Synod and Paul, Minnesota, first numbers approximately vice-president; Mrs. 200,000 members in 43 Delores Rhode, Boulder, districts. Colorado, third vice president; Mrs. Karaen The Reverend and Mrs. Curry, Delray Beach, Marvin L. Barz, Goderich F l o r I'd a, financial attended the convention secretary; and the with Mrs. Barz ' Reverend Frederic M. representing the Mitchell Riemer, Findlay, Ohio, Zone as a voting delegate. pastoral counselor. . The 550 -plus 'voting Four offerings were delegates set a mission taken during the course project goal of $450,000, of the convention. The representing the amount first .at the opening of funds to be gathered service raised over furing the ,next two years. $11,000 and will be used In 'addition, $165,000 was for the League's mission authorized for the, projects. The other of - League's ongoing ferings of over $7,000 programs in the next two each were designated for year's. During the past World Hunger, Refugee two years, the LWML R,esettlement, and sponsored nine projects Concordia Historical budgeted at $410,000. For Institute. the first time, the A "parade of blankets" ,.projects were funded consisted of more than solely on gifts alone 3,200 blankets or quilts without including any brought by delegates and interest monies to reach guests for Lutheran the goal. World Relief. Mrs. Barz Projects selected for presented one which was the 1979-81 biennium made especially for the include Canadian purpose by Mrs. Hilda Ministries at Concordia Knarr, Tavistock. College, Edmonton, More than 6,500 persons Alberta and Christ attended the opening Lutheran' Church in service, where they Montreal, Quebec. Other heard Dr. Oswald Hof - ministries to be helped fmann, international are to the Hispanic, Lutheran Hour speaker, Micronesian student expand on the convention „ Ministry, Navajo Indian, theme "Sow the Seed". Hong Kohg, Taiwan, Hoffmann said, "The Brazilian, Lay Ministry, LWML is the greatest Minority , Poverty - organization we have in depressed, and the the whole church." Complete Automotive Machine Shop and Radiator Repair Service Let US do the work.... 145 HURON ROAD, GODERICH 524-8389 .4 told the delegates that their prayers, gifts and projects are producing. He said, "The Missouri Synod is a peculiar thing -. unlike any other church in the world. When •the church...- decides to do almost anything, it is on the move. You, dear ladies, are a very im- portant ingredient ,in that:" This was greeted with, applause to which Preus replied, "Don't applaud, I should be the one ap- plauding! I submit to you there is no other church body where women play a more vital and important role." - A highlight Wednesday morning was a surprise appea : by the Vice- Presi•. { y a' the United States, er Mondale, who +'' mended the Leaguers for their work in so many worthwhile projects throughout the country: Mrs. Helen Morris, Mankato, Minnesota,who concluded a four-year term as president of LWML, was awarded a special medallion, the "Crest of Christ" awarded by Concordia Teachers' College, Seward, Nebraska, in recognition of her.service to the church. Delegates chose Detroit, Michigan as the convention site in 1983. In 1981 the convention will meet in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. On the average, Canadian adults have between 12 or 15 u=nits of blood in their bodies. One 'unit equals 450 m l and also makes up one donation of blood at a Red Cross blood donor clinic. )onnelly family rist to the mill or many writers "Tice Donnellys are here!" Although that statement . might • ]lave struck fear into 'the hearts of the residents of I,.ucan, Ontario one hundred years ago, it has a different meaning, in Blyth, " Ontario today. Rehearsals for "The Death of the Donnellys" began at the Blyth Summer Festival this week, and writer Ted Johns, director Paul Thompson and Theatre Passe Muraille are busy putting together their spectacular version of the Donnellys saga. The Donnellys family has given grist to the mill of many writers and playwrights over the past few years, and small wonder, for their exploits and misadventures contain some of the most dramatic and con- troversial incidents in Canadian history. Theatre Passe Muraille's version of the legend poses a dilemma — were the Dc nne'Plys really true villains •moo terrorized the 'Coun- tryside, or were they scapegoats for every mishap - in Biddulph township? No matter what side of the fence you stand on, the music and action will keep you -stepping lively until the final curtain. Familiar names populate, this production. • Writer Tied Johns is best known in"this, area-.for..his appearances on stage in "The School Show" and "He Won't Come In From the Barn". Director Paul Thompson and ---Theatre Passe Muraille are well known for . the many productions they - have. 'toured or produced in this area. Festival veterans Janet Amos, Layne Coleman, Peter Snell, Sam Malkin and Karen Wiens are joined by William Dunlop, David Fox, Bob Collins, John ,Jarvis, Hardee Linham and Paul Kelman to re- create the events of one hundred years ago. The play opens August 21 and runs until Sep- tember 1. Tickets are available at the Festival box office (phone 523- 9300) or at any ticket - outlet:. __ As the country suppers before the theatre have proved so popular, more Have we got a dei--fory�ti! Here are three great new skin care deals from Bonne Bell. When you buy a 240 ml bottle of Ten -O -Six Lotion you can choose one of three bonus extras! 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