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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1995-03-15, Page 8brussels Mennonite Fellowship BRUSSELS--Manivan and Phailop Larprom led the congregational singing at the Brussels Mennonite Fellowship on Sunday, March 5. Darren Hemingway on the mouth organ and Phailop on the guitar, also played for the offertory. Pastor Tom Warner preached on "True Love Waits". The ladies' fellowship planned a quilting bee at the church on March 6. A family baby shower was to be held for Joey Metzger and Melissa Siemon, infants of Craig and Shelly Metzger and Paul and Barb Sie- mon, on Friday, March 10. The youth had planned an activi- ty for last Saturday, including a videotape study and a planning ses- sion for the Easter sunrise service. Plans are being made for the Kids' Break program to be held March 22 at the church. The board of stewards of Calvin - Brick and Knox United churches are thankful to all those who pledged their support or participat- ed in the skate-a-thon on Friday, March 3. The event was aP success because of all those who took part. The youngest skater was Tyler Ste- venson, 23 months and the oldest was Barbara Anderson, age un- known. On Wednesday, Feb. 22, "Think- ing Day", members of the Belgrave Girl Guides were guests at the'in- temational potluck supper with the Teeswater Girl Guides. Dishes from marry different countries were enjoyed by all. The Girl Guides also created snow sculptures by candelight at the Belgrave arena last Thursday night. Once inside, all enjoyed a campfire and hot chocolate. Sincere sympathy is extended to the families of Alvin Pengelly, who passed away on Wednesday, March 1. Birthday greetings are extended to Mrs. Alice Scott of Highland Apartments in Brussels, who was 86 on March 8. Also, Mrs. Winnie Vincent was 92 on March 10. Mr. and Mrs. Maitland Edgar of Petrolia and Mrs. Winnifred John- ston of Braemar visited recently with Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Stone- house. Mr. and Mrs. Geoff Viglianti, Stephanie and Michele, Mr. and Mrs. Brian Shaw, Mark and Graeme and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gethke and Shawn had a family gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Les Shaw. It was to celebrate Michele's birthday. Mrs. Ruth Johnston attended the 80th birthday party for Mary McIn- tosh in Listowel on Sunday, March 5. Mr. and Mrs. Chester MacDon- ald of Goderich were dinner guests on March 4 with Mrs. Johnston. A delicious potluck dinner was enjoyed at the Institute hall on Tuesday, March 7. There was a good crowd despite the rainy, fog- gy day. Euchre followed the dinner. Winners were: high lady, Ruth Johnston; lone hands, Freda John- ston; low lady, Jane Grasby; high man, George Inglis; lone hands, Harold Vincent and low man, George Michie. The next potluck dinner is Tuesday, March 21, start- ing at 12:15 p.m. Everyone wel- come. "Mabel's Moms" met at the home of Mabel Wheeler on Wednesday, March 8. Those at- tending were: Andrea Stevenson, Mathew and Tyler; Waneta Leish- man and Melissa; Sherri Taylor and Brandon; Linda Hess and Andrew; Donna Raynard, Trevor and Heidi and Claren Yuill; Julie Van Camp, Jeanine and Jordan; Melanie Pletch, Meagan and Ben; Sandra Dorsch and Melinda. The topic dis- cussed was self-esteem. Rev. Mary - Jane ,Hobden came after Bible study at Ida Procter's. Refresh- ments were served and a social time followed. There will be no "Mabel's Moms" over the March Break. They will resume meeting on March 29. On Monday, March 6, some par- ents and pupils from Grades 5 to 8 at East Wawanosh Public School boarded a bus at 7 a.m. for the Tal- isman Ski Resort at Kimberley. It was a busy day at Talisman with over 700 students attending from different schools. The youngsters enjoyed a day of skiing and snow- boarding on the well-groomed hills and trails overlooking some of the most beautiful scenery in Ontario. After a bright, sunny day of skiing, they returned back to the school ^early in the evening. Everyone had a very enjoyable day with no acci- dents to report. BELGRAVE--At the Brownie meeting last Thursday, March 9, three Guides, Holly Pfeiffer, Tania Pletch and Vicki Black, were in at- tendance, along with their leader, Barb Pletch. Badges for Brownie pins went to: Leanne Elston, Tamara Koehler, Felisha Price, Lindsay Malhiot, Ca- merra Yuill, Amanda Dorsch, Jani- sa Cloakey and Ellen Procter. Snow -shoe badges were present- ed to: Amanda Dorsch, Tamara Koehler, Janisa Cloakey, Lindsay Malhiot, Leanne Elston, Ellen Procter and Camerra Yuill. Shawna Dawson and Jenna Stryker received home-made for Sparks. Receiving. their Cook Badges were: Shawna Dawson and Jenna Stryker, both Spark, as well as Brownies Emily Elston, Jenna Howitt, Chantelle Mason, Nicole Walker, Vanessa Wall, Heather Ro- chetta, Kristen Palmer, Nicole Mei- er, Nicole Procter, Felisha Price, Bridget Kellington, Lindsay Mal- hiot, Camerae Yuill, Amanda Dorsch, Janisa Cloakey, Ellen Procter, Leanne Elston and Tamara Koehler. Dancers' Badges went to: Shaw- na Dawson, Jenna Stryker, Emily Elston, Jenna Howitt, Chantelle Mason, Nicole Walker, Vanessa Wall, Heather Rochetta, Kristen Palmer, Nicole Meier, Nicole Procter, Felisha Price, Bridget KeIl- ington, Lindsay Malhiot, .Camerra Yuill, Amanda Dorsch, Janisa Cloakey, Ellen Procter and Leanne Goforth Auxiliary The Goforth Auxiliary of St. An- drew's Presbyterian Church in Wingham met in the Upper Room late last month, Mrs. Elinor Neill welcomed the 26 women in atten- dance and read a poem titled "God's Love". Accompanist for the evening was Mrs. Betty Richardson, the first se- lection was an old favorite, "Come Let Us Sing of a Wonderful Love". Special music for the evening was provided by Mrs. Margaret Kai on the piano. She played "Behold, the Empty Tomb," the theme of forth- coming Easter cantata to be sung at the church on Easter Sunday, April 16, at 11 a.m. Mrs. Louise Welwood read 1 Cor. 13, the well-known passage on love. Mrs. Neill read a meditation on this same subject. The offering was taken up and Mrs. Welwood led in prayer. A second piano piece,"Memory", was rendered by Mrs. Kai for the enjoyment of the group. After the,,singing of another gos- pel song, Mrs. Isobel Arbuckle in- troduced the topic of the evening, Africa. She distributed 'a question sheet dealing with a videotape, "Af- rica: Our Own Story", which she then showed. The film dealt with Africa's food problems, its causes and how Western assistance has, sometimes not been helpful in solv- ing the problem. The story was told from the viewpoint of the Africans themselves and reflected the self- sufficiency and resilience of which the people are often capable. The song, "I Will Sing the Won- drous Story" and a' prayer closed the program part of the meeting. Mrs. Audrey McKague took the chair for the business portion of the meeting and the secretary, Mrs. Ka- thy Armstrong, read the minutes of the previous meeting., For the Missionary Moment, a letter from Linda Versteeg, a quar- ter -time worker with Inter -Varsity Christian Fellowship at Brock Uni- versity, was read. Miss Versteeg, the daughter of Bill and Joan Ver- steeg of Wingham, thanked the group for supporting her in her work and shared some of the progress she has seen in the past few months at Brock. The president reminded the gath- ering that the 1995 fees were due and also of the World Day. of Prayer service. On a lighter note, a "March of Fines" calendar was handed out to those who wish to participate, con- sisting of small fines for each day in March to help members realize their blessings and raise money to be turned in at the April Goforth thankoffering meeting. The meet- ing closed with a` prayer and deli- cious refreshments were served by members of the February program committee. . Women's Missionary Society GORRIE--Mrs. Paul Chambers was hostess for the March meeting of the Women's Missionary Society and served a very Irish dessert. Mrs. David Neilson opened the meeting with a call to worship and the Aim and Purpose were repeated' in unison before the singing of "Breathe On Me, Breath of God". After reading the parable of the fig tree from the gospel of Luke, Mrs. Mundell chose as her medita- tion, "To a Better Life" by Frances Nugent from the current 'issue of The Presbyterian Record. She used a responsive prayer, also written by Mrs. Nugent. The devotions con- cluded with the hymn "Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross". The roll call was answered with a favorite Bible verse. Mrs. Neilson presented the topic on "Beautiful Feet", which the prophet Isaiah de- scribed as those which bring good news. She said this is the task of Christians -- to bring good news of World Day of Prayer GORRIE--The World Day of Prayer service was held on Friday, March 3, in Knox Presbyterian Church. This year's theme focused on the country of Ghana. The Presbyteri- an, Anglican and United Churches of Gorrie joined in a common wor- ship with Christian women <and men around the globe. Mrs. Anne Moir Johnston wel- comed those attending the service and Mrs. Margaret Underwood was nrganist for five favorite hymns sung by all. Readings were given by Mrs. Muriel Neilson, Mrs. Barbara Ben- nett, Mrs. Eileen Chambers and Mrs. Wendy Campbell. The mes- sage, "The Earth is Home for All People", was given by Rev. Jeff Hawkins, minister of the United Church. Rev. Paul Chambers of Knox Church closed the service with the benediction, the gospel to the world. Beautiful feet also look like Jesus' feet and come in all sizes, shapes and col- ors. Beautiful feet always meet at Je- sus' feet, she said and then go on from there. Lastly, beautiful feet are washed by Jesus. God never seems to be weary of washing our feet, Mrs. Neilson said. As Isaiah says, "Those who look to the Lord will renew their strength." The meeting closed with the singing of "There Is a Green Hill Far Away" and a prayer by the president. Clifford and Hazel Pyke attended the funeral of the late Mrs. Carl Newton held at the Hardy -Lee Fu- neral Home last Tuesday. Bill and Ann Werner spent a week visiting at the home of Flora Byers at Port Perry. The sympathy of the community is extended to Andy and Shirley Anne Miller and Jim and Linda Taylor, RR 1, Gorrie, in the death of the late Carl Ettinger. Mrs. Wanda Roth is a patient in the Wingham and District Hosptial. Sunday dinner guests of Ray and Jackie Gowdy were Mrs. Frances Dodds, Shirley and Bud Dodds of Harriston, Jana and Rachel Speers and Don Dodds of Brussels. Earl and Wilma Williamson of Mount Forest called on Bemice Caesar last Tuesday evening. es meet Elston. Singers' Badges were presented to: Amanda Dorsch, Tamara Koeh- ler, Lindsay Malhiot, Felisha Price, Ellen Procter, Camerra Yuill, Shawna Dawson and Jenna Stryker. Tamara Koehler, Camerra Yuill and Lindsay Mathiot received the Pet Keepers' Badge and Lindsay and Camerra were awarded Skat- ers' badges. Bridget Kellington re- ceived the Collectors' Badge. The Guides helped the girls with a craft, a leprechaun pin for St. Pat- rick's Day. They also sat around a campfire, sang songs and did a game on world centres. There will be no Brownie meet- ings over the March break. The next meeting will be Thursday, March 30: Urtiteci Chur-ch Womert BELGRAVE--The evening unit of the United Church Women met at the home of Mrs. Doris Michie on March 7. The evening began with Shawn Cottrill saying his speech on "Superstitions" for which he re- ceived first prize at the Grade 5 lev- el. Sheila Nixon prepared the wor- ship service. The hymns "More Love to Thee" and "Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us" were sung. The scripture verses were from Prov- erbs and Samuel. The worship closed with a meditation and prayer. Laura Johnston presented the program "Give Us Laughter or Hu- mor in the Church". The meeting closed with the benedictions and lunch was served by Rev. Mary Jane Hobden and Jane Grasby. BEHRNS--Laura Behrns passed away on Sunday, March 5, 1995, at Geri -Care Nursing Home, Harris - ton. Laura Myrtle Behms of Harris - ton was in her 97th year. A daughter of the late William and Maretta Behrns, she was prede- ceased by her brother in infancy. She is survived by her many cou- sins. Miss Behrns was a life member of the United Church Women and was an active member of the Onta- rio Association of Superanuated Women Teachers. She taught at the Ontario School for the Blind in Brantford and at the Wingham and District High School, now known as the F. E. Madill Secondary School. Friends called at the Hardy -Lee Funeral Home in Harriston on Tuesday, March 7, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. where the funeral ser- vice was held on Wednesday, March 8, at 1:30 p.m. Interment in Harriston Cemetery. Memorial donations to the chari- ty of one's choice would be appre- ciated. McKAY--Kenneth Carl McKay died March 6, 1995, at his home at 43866 Lock Road, Lake Errock in British Columbia. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Herbert 1\McKay of Wing - ham and attended Wingham Public School and the Wingham High School. Mr. McKay was employed by the Toronto -Dominion Bank in Wingham and Toronto and moved to British Columbia as a bank di- rector. Carl had been retired for several years. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife Helen, the former Helen Bateson; two children, Susan and Michael, both of British Columbia. There is one sister, Mrs. Evelyn Scott of London and one sister-in- law, Mrs. Jeffrey (Lois) Hawkins of Walkerton. Also surviving is his, brother-in-law, F. John (Ace) Bate- son of Wingham. Cremation has taken place. FEST+TAL CITY -56411. Sate 11 • FIFTH ANNUAL Local dealers present a fine selection of... • Hardtop Tent Trailers • Travel Trailers ' • Fifth Wheel Trailers • Park Models • Camper Vans • Tow Vehicles • Campground Displays MARCH 23rd to 26th Stratford FalrgroUnds Coliseum Stratford, Ontario (Hwy. 8 W.. North on John St.) SLOW HOURS Thursday Noon - 9 pm, Friday & Saturday 9 am - 9 pm Sunday noon - 6 pm FREE PARKING-D00R PRIZES -ADMISSION 53� WNW MOM SOLUTIONS ACROSS 1. Charm 4. Wound 8. Age 9. Stunt 1,0. Icing 11. Ask 12. Plead 13. Engaged 16. Aboard 19. Adhere 23. Obscene 26. Sling 28. Pit 29. 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