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Home My WebLink AboutThe Times Advocate, 2005-05-18, Page 17Wednesday,May 18, 2005 Exeter Times -Advocate 17 Conference Sunday service slated for May 29 By Rhoda Rohde THAMES ROAD CORRESPONDENT THAMES ROAD — The May meeting of the UCW was held on Tuesday evening, May 10 in the church base- ment with the Stewardship and Finance Committee in charge. The meeting table was covered with the autographed tablecloth and a beautiful bouquet of daffodils. Marilyn Pym welcomed everyone and gave the theme, "Thinking About Stewardship." Helen Webber introduced the guest speaker, Kelly Campbell of Goderich who is with Women's Shelter, Second Stage Housing and Counselling Services of Huron. Campbell provided much information and answered many questions. She was thanked by Joan Skinner and presented with a plant and a bag full of personal under- clothing. June Stewart and Skinner received the offering with prayer by Pym. A prayer was given by Webber. A reading, "My Perfect Mother's Day, Then I Wakened Up," by Skinner was quite humourous. President Carolyn Johns welcomed everyone and asked all to repeat the UCW Purpose. Diane Jeffery took the roll call which was answered by, "What is Your Favourite Charity?" Minutes were read and adopted and correspondence dealt with. Coming events are as follows: Westminster weekend June 3,4, and 5; Summer events at Siloam Church in July; a day at Campsite Menesetung June 13. Student employment office open EXETER — The Exeter Human Resource Centre of Canada for Students (HRCC-S) opened its doors for the summer April 26. The HRCC-S has been helping students find work and employers find qualified student employees for over 35 years and is looking forward to another successful summer. Our services are provid- ed free to students and employers. KATIE EMMRICH SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OFFICER Employers/Homeowners: Need summer help? Why not give a young person the opportunity to gain work experience? HRCC-S services provided for employers include posting your job vacancies in our office and on our Internet job bank, resume collection and access to informa- tion about employment standards, health and safety in the workplace, wage rates and Government of Canada programs and services. For homeowners — if you need temporary help with tasks you just don't have time for, or simply aren't able to perform yourself, look no further than our Odd Job Squad! Visit or call your local HRCC-S for more informa- tion. Students: Finding summer work can be one of the toughest jobs around. It can mean hours of pounding the pavement, scanning want ads and researching the Internet. By visiting your local HRCC-S you can sim- plify your search. At the HRCC-S, you can learn more about how to find a job, how to write a resume, and preparing for an interview. To get a head start on your summer job search, here are some tips: • Visit the HRCC-S to touch up that resume. • Check the Job Bank (www.jobbank.gc.ca) daily as we are adding new jobs all the time. • Search the classified ads of local newspapers. If you come into our office you'll find job ads for nine local newspapers. • Watch for signs posted in windows of local busi- nesses advertising help wanted. • Drop resumes off at local businesses and let them know you are looking for employment —many jobs are not advertised at all. • Network by telling friends and family you are looking for a job. • For those of you looking for casual employment, lasting only a few hours or days, join the Odd Job Squad. Good luck to all the students looking for work this summer! For more information, visit Katie at the Exeter HRCC-S on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 281 Main St. S., Exeter, or call 235-1711. On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, you can contact the Goderich office at 52 East St., Goderich, or call 524- 8342, ext. 232. Both offices are open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Skinner gave the treasurer's report. The Standing Committee heads gave their reports. The visiting com- mittee for the next four months are Group U: Margaret Stewart C, Grace Pym W, Kathy Bray. Judith Parker gave the Council Report stating that tickets for the strawberry and ham supper June 12 are now available: advance tickets only. Volunteers are wanted for Habitat Housing. There will be ordained ministers June 12, July 31 and Oct. 2 in the pulpit. The meeting closed with the UCW Prayer. Lunch was served by Beatrice Dawson, Bray, Helen Kadey and Nancy Smith. It was a delicious dessert and beverage served to 33 women. Church service Dave Williams was in charge of the Pentecost Sunday church service on Sunday morning. The Introit was sung and Williams welcomed everyone and Corey Smith lit the Christ candle. The passing of the peace then took place and the announcements were then given. The call to worship as well as the gathering prayer was read with Williams as leader. The hymn of gather- ing, "I Feel the Winds of God" was sung. The affirmation of faith, "A New Creed" was read in unison. The children's hymn "Give Me Oil in My Lamp" was sung and Williams told the children about magic lamps and Pentecost. "Spirit of the Living God" was sung. Murray and Beatrice received the offering. "Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness was sung. Williams gave the commissioning and pronounced the benediction. "May the God of Hope Go With Us," closed the service. Announcements Items for the next newsletter are to be handed in to Joan Morgan by May 22 at 235-1487. Bookmarks from Mission and Service Fund have been placed in hymn books by Outreach Committee. May 29: Welcome to Coming Home Hymn Time at Exeter Pentecostal Assembly at 6 p.m. Everyone wel- come. Free will offering taken. May 29: Join together with the congregations of Hibbert, Kirkton, Woodham, Zion West, Thames Road- Elimville, Centralia and Crediton United Churches for the annual Conference Sunday service at Crediton United Church. Special music at 10:15 a.m.; Service begins at 10:30 a.m. Guest speaker: Bonnie (Blair) Dawson. Topic: The Big 'C'. Lunch and fellowship to fol- low service. Woodham chicken supper is Wed., June 8 at Kirkton Alex Alex is 13 years old and enjoys boxing, swim- ming, biking and sailing. He also enjoys bowling, computers, movies, video games and music. Alex is one of many blether/ liters children waiting to be matched within a mentor- ing friendship. FOR INFORMA- TION ON OUR VOL- UNTEER PRO- GRAMS, CALL OUR OFFICE AT 235- 3307 OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT www.shbbbs.on.ca. ON SALE UNTIL MAY 31ST, 2005! PLUMMER JASON ALBERT DIEL AUG.N5.1953 DIED SA.Iv. �5. 1993 P.I. VED HUSBAND AND FATHER EYER. 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In honour of the history and work of the college, a tribute ceremony and open house is planned for Sun., June 12 beginning at 2 p.m. All members of the congregation and presbytery are invited to attend. Personals Don and Anne Bray and Jean Hodgert attended the 58th reunion of the Class of '47, London Normal School at the Harmony House Restaurant on Fri., May 6. Later, the group returned to the old Normal School building, now the Monsignor Feeney Catholic School Board Centre. The group were allowed to tour the building. Allan and Maureen Hague of Bollock, Scotland, on Loch Lomond, and Lois Hodgert of Seaforth spent the last weekend with Jean Hodgert and Scott. Quite a number of people from this area attended the visitation to pay their respect to the late La Verne Rodd at the Andrew L. Hodges Funeral Home, St. Marys and also his funeral on Wednesday. Sympathy is extended to his family and relatives. Get well Get well wishes are extended to Scott Hodgert were underwent surgery on Thursday at St. Joseph's Hospital London. He came home Saturday. Get well wishes are extended to John Batten who underwent surgery on Thursday at University Hospital London. Congratulations Quite a number of people from this area attended an open house for John and Phyllis Rodd at Woodham United Church on Saturday afternoon. Congratulations John and Phyllis on the occasion of your 50th wedding anniversary on May 14. Congratulations and best wishes to Ken and Ruby Simpson on the occasion of their 60th wedding anniver- sary on May 12. J. MARSHALL & CO. TENT CANOPY & PARTY RENTALS •Tents •Tables •Chairs •Linens ...and more R.R.#2 Granton, Ont. NOM IVO (519) 225-2345 6 a„, Granclu4ening Saturday, May 21 Sunday, May 22nd 10 am to 6 pm Both Days! 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