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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1989-06-13, Page 15Roses, lilies enhanc United Church service BELGRAVE_Long-stemmed red roses in two brass vases, a variegat- ed floral arrangement and a con- tainer with lily -of -the -valley beauti-' fied the sanctuary of Knox United. Church, Belgrave, for the service June 4. Mrs. George Procter, organist, presented a prelude of sacred num- kers and also accompanied the choir as they sang "Savior Lead Me." RevJohn G. Roberts, who con- ducted the service, announced his pleasure in welcoming Mr. and Mrs. George Carter, former mem- bers of Calvin -Brick charge, into Belgrave Knox United membership. They were received with the bless- ing of the elders and the hearty hand clasp of the minister. The congregation stood to acknowledge its acceptance and pleasure in receiving the two Bel - grave residents as members of the church. Mr. Roberts read Scripture pas- sages, John 19: 17-30. He centred his remarks on "When Jesus therefore received the vinegar, he said 'it is finished;' and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost." These were Jesus° final words. These words have been used as a. basis of previous sermons delivered by the minister. He, although retir- NCC Publishing is pleased to announce the appointment of Margaret Stapleton to the position of editor of the Wingham Advance -Times. Margaret has been with the Advance - Times for seven years as a reporter. Assisting i ° st Margaret g a et in the editorial department will be freelance reporter Anne Redfern° abs a &i ingbain Altbanct ednamrto Box 390, Wingham Ontario NOG 2W0 ing from the ministry, is not fin- ished with preaching. They are forceful words, not just a mere statement, Mr. Roberts noted. Preaching may be ended, but not finished. It may be compared to woodwork which is constructed, then must be finished by coatings of varnish. Finishing is the hard part. Words may be ended, but must be completed. Jesus° pilgrim- age was completed, finished. Ours may be completed; but maybe not ended. Often man's pilgrimage is side- tracked or hesitant, by not living up to his possibilities. There may be gaps between what we ought to have done and what we did. But by the grace of God the gap will be filled by faith, grace and love. To do better is our goal Our challenge is to fill the gaps in the work which we have started. Finally, Mr. Roberts pointed out, the cost must be paid when the bill is rendered, whether it is in failure, fear or uncertainty. Often, he said, we fail to pay the full price. Jesus° cost, however, was paid in full. The cross demonstrates the length to which a single man went to touch our souls and spirits. Only Jesus could say "It is fin- ished." Knox United Church Sunday School anniversary and chicken barbecue will take place June 18, at 11.15 a.m. MINISTER RETIRING—A retirement tea was held in the Women's Institute Hall, Belgrave, on Sunday to honor retiring Knox United: Church minister Rev. John G. Roberts and his wife Kay. Speaking to the couple .is Joyce Vincent of East Wawanosh. Knox WMS hears speaker from Zambia OPENING SOON . sro Y6X%o STRA wBERRIES 5 KM E. OF LUCKNOW, Hwy. 86 Hours: Mon, - Fri. 8 am -8 pm; Saturday 8 am - 5 pm Quart sized containers only COMMUNITY CALENDAR S onsored by: INSURANCE BROKERS Wingham 357-2636 Gonie 3353525 Insurance - All types. Homes, business, auto, farm, life Tim Keil Wednesday, June 14 to Tuesday, June 20, 1989 Wed, June 14 Fri. June 16 Sat. June 17 Sun. June 18 Tues. June 20 Garden Party, Gorrie United Church, 4:30 to 7 p.m. Hall. Area Fire Board Meeting, 8:30 p.m. Fire Dance at Wingham Armouries, sponsored by Wing - ham's Happy Gang, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Ladies please bring sandwiches. Everyone welcome. Open House Retirement Party for Ken Wood at F. E. Madip S.S., Gym 228, 2 to 4 p.m. Hot Dog Day, Zehrs Parking Lot, sponsored by First Wingham Scout Assoc. Proceeds to Canadian Jamboree. Father's Day Country Supper Smorgasbord, Duff's United Church, Walton 4:30 to 7 p.m. Call 527- 1866 or 887-6658 for tickets. Strawberry Buffet, St. Paul's Anglican Church, Wingham, 5 to 7 p.m. Morris Township Council, 7:30 p.m., Township Municipal Building. THIS WEEK'S BEST G.I.C. RATE 11 3/4 % { BELGRAVE—The WMS held its meeting June 5 in Knox Presbyteri- an Church with Mrs. Mac Scott pre- siding and opening with a call -to worship. The hymn, "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" was sung. Mrs. Garner Nicholson read scripture from I Kings. A medita- tion was read by Mrs. Margaret Siertsema. Prayer was given by Mrs. Margaret Dunbar. The topic was given by Mrs. Ivy Cloakey from the booklet, "Crisis as Oppor- tunity". The first chapter dealt with the crisis of drought, the story from I Kings, Chapter 17. Mrs. McBurney gave the secre- tary's report and Mrs. Cloakey the treasurer's report. The roll call was answered by naming a favorite 44, hymn. There were two guests present. Mrs. Grace Richards, on furlough from Zambia, told of her work there. Mrs. Nicholson gave a report on the spring rally in Ripley and she read a poem, "Watch and Pray". The group was reminded of the Children's Rally at Kintail on June 13. The society will be providing five dozen cookies. An invitation was received from Calvin -Brick United Church to attend a meeting. Mrs. Dalrymple read a poem entitled "Old Sayings". The hymn "Tell Me the Old, Old Story" was sung. Mrs. Scott closed the meeting with prayer. elgrave Notes ▪ :gpf/ ,ire;"/,, Mrs. Ruth Coyne and Mr. and Mrs. Ron Kirkham and son Ken of Windsor and Mrs. and Mrs. Lawrence Taylor of Belgrave, were supper guests on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Thomp- son, Michelle and Danielle of R.R.2, Lucknow. Mr. and mrs. Neil Vincent and daughter Margaret attended the convocation exercises at Guelph University on Friday, June 2 when Joan's sister, Sheila Osborne, gradu- ated with a Bachelor of Agricultural Science .degree majoring in Agri 1. ural Business. ::%1 ;50 rY • i:� J/ 070,9, Members of the Women's Insti- tute held their district annual meet- ing for Huron West at Benmiller United Church May 29. Those pre- sent from this district were: Mrs. Jim Hunter, Mrs. Clare Van Camp, Mrs. Pete Campbell, Mrs. Garner Nicholson, Mrs. Norman Coultes and Mrs. Leonard James. Congratulations to Margaret Eliz- abeth Vincent, daughter of Neil and Joan Vincent, who won a silver cup for being the top baby in the baby show at the Clinton Spring Fair on June 3,,. Y.° to,,t _ 0• . . . . . . . . . . . . f ALE INTO UMMER y -Giant Clearance Sale begins this week SAVE 20% ON • Co-ordinates • Sleepwear • Dresses • Shorts • Lingerie • Men's wear • Blouses • Summer fabrics ave 300/ jackets 9 coats l 65 poly; 35 cotton - This Week Only BROADCLOTH 2193�Ya�tl 'Th® fr�er�dly storo" Wingham Daily 9 a.m. - 530 p.m. Fridays till 9 p.m. e f°° r e I° 0 9 0.• t.,°// t 0 e Y° 0 f 0 4 S'S 9 9 Q° O v, e