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Home My WebLink AboutThe Times Advocate, 2005-02-16, Page 13Wednesday, February 16, 2005 Exeter Times–Advocate 13 Thames Road youth ni By Rhoda Rohde THAMES ROAD CORRESPONDENT THAMES ROAD — The February meeting of the UCW was held on Tuesday evening with 29 women and one visitor present. There was a line of red and white hearts across the front of the platform; the meeting table had a red tablecloth with the embroidered name cloth over it; a candy dish full of red wrapped chocolate hearts; a vase of pretty flowers; and a big red heart hanging from the ceiling. The Leadership and Development Committee were in charge of the meeting. Virginia Warwick welcomed everyone and spoke about God's love, divine love and global love. Lorraine Alexander read `Containers of Love'. The women sang Love Divine accompanied by Agnes Bray at the piano. Doris Elford read from Hebrews 10:22-24, John 13:34-35, 1 John 4:7-8. Margaret Stewart read a story 'On Love'. Warwick shared Hannah's story with the group. Elford and Alexander received the offering. Warwick gave the Offertory Prayer. Elford gave a reading 'A Person of a Different Skin'. Stewart introduced Nancy Corrigan who is studying for Diaconal Ministry. Corrigan who was to Guatemala in November showed many pictures and gave a won- derful commentary. She was thanked by Alexander who gave her the vase of flowers and an envelope. President Carolyn Johns opened the business part of the meeting with a reading `Friends and Friendship'. The women said the UCW Purpose. Secretary Diane Jeffery took the roll call which was answered with, 'A Valentine You Remember'. Minutes of the last meeting were read and the correspondence was dealt with. Reports were given by treasurer Joan Skinner and also leaders from the Standing Committees. The World Day of Prayer will be held Fri., March 4 at 7 p.m. at Bethel Reformed Church, Exeter. The meeting closed with the UCW Prayer. A delicious dessert and tea was partaken of which had been prepared by Bray, Ruth Anne Osgood and Stewart. Church service Dave Williams was in charge of the first Sunday of Lent church service on Sunday morning. Everyone sang the Lenten Introit and people shook hands. Helen Kadey gave a minute for council. Williams gave the wel- come and the announce- ments and led in the Call to Worship and the Gathering Prayer in uni- son. The gathering hymn Jesus Tempted in the Desert was sung. The Affirmation of Faith 'A New Creed' was read in unison. The Children's Hymn, Jesus You Have Come to the Lakeshore was sung. Brett Warwick and Richard Johns lit five can- dles. Williams read about love and then Johns blew four candles out, leaving one alight. The choir sang He Loves Me with Marilyn Vandenbussche and Robert Bray each singing a verse accompanied by organist Jean Hodgert. Shirley Kerslake and Kadey received the offer- ing. The closing hymn, 0 Master Let Me Walk was sung. Williams gave the Commissioning and pro- nounced the Benediction. Everyone sang May the God of Hope Go With Us. Announcements Rev. Marilyn Carter thanks everyone for their sympathy cards, phone Usborne & Hibbert Mutual Fire Insurance Company Notice of ANNUAL MEETING The 129th Annual Meeting of the Usborne & Hibbert Mutual Fire Insurance Company will be held at the Kirkton-Woodham Community Centre at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, February 28th, 2005, for presentation of the Annual Report for 2004, to elect Directors and to transact any business that may rightly come before the meeting. Nominations will be received for the election of two Directors for a three year term. The Directors whose term of office expires are Ron Feeney and Mike O'Shea, both of whom are eligible for re-election. Notice is hereby given that motions will be presented at our Annual Meeting amending the by-laws of the Company as follows: Article 33 - Remuneration Article 21 - Any person wishing to seek election or re- election as a Director must file his intention to stand for election in writing with the Secretary Manager of the Corporation at least ten days in advance of an Annual Meeting or Special General Meeting called for the pur- pose of electing Directors. President Secretary Manager Ron Feeney Sharon Doxtator t welcomes guest rap artist calls, thoughts and prayers since the death of her father. It has been a comfort to her and to her family. Please have items for Easter newsletter in to Joan Morgan by March 13, e-mail address is joan- morg@sympatico.ca Feb 22: Youth night at Presbytery at Main Street United Church, Mitchell. Supper at 5:30 p.m. for youth 12 years + and the supper is free. Rap artist D.O. Dwayne Gibson will be guest speaker. Workshop at 7 p.m. Feb. 27: Chicken dinner at the South Huron Rec Centre from 5 to 7 p.m. Adults $10 and children under 12 $5. Advance tickets only. March 13: The choir's annual Pancake and Sausage Breakfast follow- ing the service. If you are having a com- mittee meeting or family function, please record your date on the calendar at the back of the church and also contact Dave Passmore at 235-2708. The United Churches of the surrounding area are invited to a meeting Tues., April 5 at 7:15 p.m. Location to be announced. Personals Congratulations to Tom and Lisa (Kernick) Scotchmer of Forest on the birth of their son Brent Daniel born Jan. 24. Congratulations to grand- parents Ted and Anne Kernick. Joyce Fulton returned home on Saturday from Stratford General Hospital. 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