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Christian Education Committee to host silent auction
By Rohda Rohde
THAMES ROAD CORRESPONDENT
THAMES ROAD - Marilyn Vandenbussche played sev-
eral tunes on the organ Sunday morning before the ser-
vice commenced. Rev. Judith Ritchie lit the Christ can-
dle and gave words of welcome. Everyone passed the
Peace by shaking hands. Everyone sang the Introit
Rejoice In the Lord Always.
Church service
Rev. Judith led in the call to worship responsively and
the opening prayer in unison The opening hymn Lord
Speak to Me was sung. Rev. Judith read the announce-
ments. Sharon Lynn gave a minute for the council.
Marilyn Pym gave a minute for M.S. entitled `Making a
Difference In Many Ways.' Bill Rohde lit the red candle
for peace and Rev. Judith read the names from the
Honour Rolls and a minute of silence was observed.
Rev. Judith read the Epistle Lesson Hebrews 9: 11-14
and told the children a story, and everyone repeated the
Lord's Prayer.
The hymn I've Got Peace Like a River was sung with
people doing actions. Psalm 146 was read responsively.
The choir sang In Heavenly Love Abiding accompanied
by the pianist Marilyn Vandenbussche.
Beth Cooper read the Gospel Lesson Mark 12:28-34.
The title of Rev. Judith's message was "In the Mind's
Eye." Everyone sang the hymn Teach Me God to
Wonder and read the Affirmation of Faith "A New
Creed." John and Ola Batten received the offering as
well as being the greeters. Marilyn Pym brought an item
forward for the Food Bank.
Everyone sang Grant Us, God, The Grace and read the
offertory prayer. Rev. Judith gave the Invitation for
Communion and everyone sang the pre -communion
hymn Come Now, 0 God of Peace and read the
Communion prayer. Fred Delbridge read a passage of
scripture. Everyone sang the Communion hymn Eat this
Bread. Anne Kernick, Melonie Miller and Judith Parker
served Communion.
Everyone sang the hymn Let There Be Light. Rev.
Judith gave the commissioning and pronounced the
benediction. Everyone sang the choral benediction.
At the front of the church there were Honour Rolls, a
large Canadian Flag, a wreath with poppies on it, large
candles, all part of a very fitting Remembrance Day set-
ting.
Please note: After the service, Rev. Judith will greet
folks at the base of the stairs.
Rev. Judith's Expected Hours
Wed., Nov. 8 - 1 - 6 p.m., Thurs., Nov. 9 - 2 - 6 p.m.,
Fri./Sat. - sermon and service prep. Most other times
Rev. Judith is available at her home number Sunday -
usually available before and after church.
Sunday School dates: Nov. 26, Dec. 10 and 17.
Future Events
Nov. 5 - 26 - Christian Education hosting Silent
Auction. Please bring in items for auction. Finance
Committee to host supper on Nov. 26 at 6 p.m. Silent
Auction results following the meal. Sign up sheet for
meal on bulletin board at back of church.
Nov. 12 - Baptism service, Newsletter items to Joan
Morgan no later than this date.
Nov. 12 - Centralia - Zion Turkey Supper and auction
at South Huron Rec. Centre. Adults $13, children (6-12)
$6.50. A limited number of tickets are available at the
door which will cost $1 more. For tickets and info
please contact Brent Caslick at 519-228-6702 or Larry
Skinner at 519-229-6304.
Nov. 14 - U.C.W. meeting at 8 p.m. Program:
Margaret Stewart, Leona Cottle, Margaret McCarter,
Janis Richardson. Roll call: All time favourite movie or
play. Special: Bring a gift for the Christmas Bureau.
Lunch: Pat Ballantyne, Doris Elford, Ruthane Osgood,
Beatrice Dawson.
Nov. 15-17 - Rev. Judith will be away at Continuing
Education. In case of emergency call Rev. Paul Ross or
Wendy Noble at Exeter U.C. at 519-235-0860.
Nov. 19 - Outreach M and S Lunch following the ser-
vice.
Nov. 24 - Bethlehem Walk at Kirkton - Woodham
Community Centre at 7:30 p.m. $2 census per family.
Dress for the weather. Refreshments following the walk.
Dec. 3 - First Sunday of Advent and White Gift Sunday.
Bring a gift for the Christmas Bureau. Following the
service there will be a hot dog lunch and after, families
will be able to make an Advent wreath. Rev. Judith is
looking for decorations for the advent wreaths (eg. small
christmas balls, tiny gift boxes such as ones used in cor-
sages, greenery, etc.)
Dec. 24 - Family Christmas Eve Candlelight
Communion Sunday at 7:30 p.m. All God's children are
welcome at this special service. Rev. Judith and numer-
ous helpers are planning a communion service with a
tableau of the Christmas story instead of a meditation.
Although we plan to use real candles with holders at the
close of the service, there will be glow sticks for the chil-
dren.
Beware!! Rev. Judith is on the lookout for shepherds,
angels and wisefolks - of all ages and both genders. She
is really praying / hoping for volunteers. Extended fami-
ly, home for the holidays are welcome to participate.
The committee of Local United Churches will be having
a joint service on Sun., Dec. 31 at 11 a.m. in the small
gym at South Huron High School. There will be a New
Year Celebration at noon. Praise Band of Jesus Christ
from Acton will be joining the service.
Personals
Many people called at the Hopper -Hockey Funeral
Home to pay their respects to the late Laverne Heywood
on Thursday. Sympathy is extended to his wife Beatrice
and family.
In remembrance
First World War 1914-1918, Elimville United Church
Members Who Served: Loftus Hern - killed, Arthur Hart
- killed, Harry Smith, John Beer - killed in action Oct. 1,
1918, Edward Kellett - died of wounds Oct. 26, 1917,
Earl Johns - killed Sept. 12, 1917, Jackson Woods -
wounded, William Veal - wounded Sept. 2, 1918,
William Smith - wounded, John K. Cornish, R Hardwick
Cornish, Fred Wright, Wellington Batton (Batten), J.
Gordon Morley, Stanley Meyers, Edward Wygold - killed
in action. Honour Roll - Thames Road Presbyterian
Church: Gordon Madge, William J. Gardiner, Leslie F.
Harper, Alfred Zirk, Reginald Knight, Annie E. Gardiner
- nursing sister, John Cornish, Earl E. Gardiner - killed
in action, George R. Boulter, Reginald D. Turnbull -
killed in action, Edwin M. Williams, Bruce M. Matthews -
killed in action, James Williams, William E. Jeffrey,
Robert L. Gardiner, Frederick J. Simmons, Nelson Kirk,
Edwin L Gardiner - killed in action, John A. Turnbull,
Charles B. Allison, Joseph F. Kernick, Archie Morgan.
Bethany Methodist Church: Leonard E. Wilson,
Edward John Wygold - killed in action, Robert R. Rae,
Robert Passmore - killed in action, Garnet Samuel
Passmore, Thomas L. Wilkinson, Edwin Rowe.
Second World War 1939-1945 Elimville and Area
Community Church Members Who Served Their King
and Country: Bessie Bell, Graham Bell, Lloyd Bell,
Clifton Brock, Earl Coultis, Cyril Cornish, Ewart Cornish,
Ralph Cornish, John Coward, Wilbert Coward, Harold
Clarke, William Dickey, Reginald Delbridge, Lorne
Elford, Ronald Elford, Clarence Ford, Clayton Herdman,
Hubert Heywood, Roy Hunter, Glenn Hunter, John
Johns, William J. Johns, William A. Johns, John Miners,
Harry Murch, Clarence Prance, Gordon Prance, John
Ridley, Elgin Skinner, Harvey Sparling, Charles Stephen.
Thames Road United Church: Gordon Harry Anderson
- killed in action, Lester L. Allen, William M. Ballantyne,
Wesley Ballantyne, Gilbert Borland, Robert J. Duncan,
Ronald F. Gollings, John F. Gollings, Stuart W. Mair,
Russell Passmore, Edwin Miller, Glen Ballantyne, Arthur
Rohde, Allison Morgan, John Critz, Bruce Mair, Robert
Jefferey, Charles Harris, Robert McCurdy, Allen Coward,
Richard Etherington, Lee Webber.
Korean War: Edward Pollen
FOR DEPUTY MAYOR
SOUTH HURON - ELECT
WALLY FYDENCHUK
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519-234-6487
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information
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519-640-9288
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519-234-6044
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