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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2006-02-22, Page 13Wednesday, February 22, 2006 Exeter Times—Advocate 13 Large Lucan litter Lucan area residentWalda Barker's Springer Spaniel, Boa, recently gave birth to an unusually large Iitter.Twelve puppies, seven girls and five boys were born last month, coming five days early.All 12 puppies are healthy. Eight of the puppies are spoken for and will be picked up at the end of February.The father of the puppies is Coco, owned by Harry Blom of Granton. (photo/Nina Van Lieshout) Drama production at Zurich By Phyllis Ramer ZURICH - Zurich Mennonite Church is pleased to announce that we are hosting a dramatic produc- tion on Sun., Feb. 26 at 10 a.m. Bring a friend and join us for a show that will have an everlasting impact on your life. For more infor- mation call 236-4933. PUSH is a play about people who live in a corner of our world known generically as the street. The show gives snapshots of their lives for about a 3-4 week period. The char- acters are fictitious but each one has been developed out of experi- ences gleaned from encounters with "street" people and in discus- sion with them. The questions that the play asks are difficult ones. Does Jesus have a desire for these people who have been pushed out into the alleys? Does Jesus work through his Church to bestow grace to these poor people? How do we respond to a biblical call to care for the poor? None of these questions are easy but we ask them in this story and find grace in strange places. POLICE BRIEFS Woman violates bail BLUEWATER — Huron OPP were notified Feb. 13 that a female was living with a male on Bluewater Highway in Bluewater Township that she was not to have communi- cations with. The 31 -year-old woman is presently released from a previous charge and is not to associ- ate or communicate with certain individuals. She was found in con- travention of this order and arrest- ed and held for a bail hearing, fac- Thames Road upcoming chicken dinner Feb. 26 By Rhoda Rohde THAMES ROAD CORRESPONDENT THAMES ROAD - The February meet- ing of the UCW was held on Tuesday evening in the church basement with 29 ladies pre- sent. The meet- ing table was covered with the UCW auto- graphed table- cloth, with a lit candle and a beautiful red cyclamen, Valentine hearts, cupids and blown up heart shaped balloons made the room look Valentine - like. Marilyn Vanden-bussche welcomed every- one and gave the Call to Worship on Stewarship and gave a prayer. Joan Skinner read Mark 12:41-44 and gave reflec- tion on the scrip- ture reading. Marilyn Vanden- bussche gave a reading and showed a video "The Clown Without A Gift" which was quite interesting. Marilyn Pym read "The Knight of the Empty Bucket". Marilyn Vanden-bussche gave a reading "Leftovers". Marilyn Vanden-bussche sang a solo accompanying herself on the piano which was well done, Marilyn also played for the hymns Joan Skinner and Marilyn Pym received the offering and Marilyn Pym gave the prayer. Joan Skinner read "Nothing Is Too Good For A Friend". Marilyn Pym Gave the theme "Love" and everyone sang "Love Divine", which brought the wor- ship service to a close. June Stewart helped plan the meeting but was unable to attend the meeting on Tuesday evening. Carolyn Johns opened the business part of the meet- ing with a read- ing. Anne Kernick took the roll call which was answered with a Valentine memory or a home-made Valentine card for exchange. Minutes were read and adopt- ed. The chicken supper is being held on Sun., Feb. 26 at South Huron Rec. Centre. Advance tickets only. The strawberry & ham supper is being held June 11 at SHRC Joan Skinner gave the treasurer's report. Other reports were received. The UCW annual meeting is to be held on Feb. 20 at Ontario St. UC Annual meeting rescheduled to Feb. 29 By Mary Peterson CENTRALIA CORRESPONDENT CENTRALIA - On Sun., Feb. 19, Rev. Kathi Urbasik- Hindley from Central United Church in Stratford was guest leader for a joint worship ser- vice of Centralia and Zion West United Churches at Zion West. She lit the Christ candle and led the Call to Worship. The opening hymn, played by pianist Margaret Hern, was "Praise My Soul, the God of Heaven". Rev. Kathi led a segment of worship for the children that included the hymn "Lord Listen to Your Children Praying". The children's Scripture reading was 2nd Corinthians 1: 21b-22. Rev. Kathi's message to the chil- dren was on "Love, Power and Grace". The Old Testament Lesson was a reading from the Hebrew Scriptures - Isaiah 43:18-25. This was followed by Psalm 41 and the Gospel Lesson from Mark 2:1-12. Everyone joined in the hymn "Songs of Thankfulness and Praise". Rev. Kathi's message was entitled "How Being Left - Handed Changed My Life". Worship closed with the hymn "Be Thou My Vision". Congratulations to Mikayla Skinner who recently cele- brated her birthday. Rev. Michelle will be on study leave until Mar. 6. Dave Williams, minister at Thames - Road Elimville, is available in case of emergency. He can be reached at the church at 235- 2803 or at home at 229-8200. Rev. Kathi Urbasik-Hindley from Central United Church in Stratford will lead worship for Zion West and Centralia at Centralia United Church on Feb. 26 at 11:30 a.m. Everyone is invited to enjoy a Pancake Supper at Centralia United Church on Mon., Feb. 27 from 5 to 7 p.m. The menu includes pancakes, sausages, and fresh fruit cocktail. Tickets are $6.50 for adults and $3 for children under 12. To order your tickets, contact Brent at 228-6702, Judy at 228-6704, or Larry at 229- 6304. All are welcome! Ash Wednesday Service will be held on Mar. 1 at Zion West United Church at 7:30 p.m. Rev. Michelle will lead worship to mark the begin- ning of the Lenten journey. World Day of Prayer Service will be hosted by the Centralia UCW on Thurs., Mar. 2 at 8 p.m. All ladies from Zion West and Crediton are invited to participate. Rev. Michelle will speak about her travels to South Africa in 1999. Huron Perth UCW Presbyterial annual meeting has been rescheduled to Feb. 29 at Ontario Street United Church in Clinton. The theme for the day is "Dreaming Towards Tomorrow". Registration will be held from 9 to 9 a.m. Lunch will be pro- vided at a cost of $6. Rev. Tom and Maureen Beecroft will provide special music. Margaret Hern will be guest speaker. All ladies are invited to attend. Rev. Michelle will lead a five- week Lenten study on Monday evenings for members from Centralia and Zion West United Churches beginning Mon., March 13. Further details about this faith explo- ration are available in the church bulletin or from Rev. Michelle. Clinton. The World Day of Prayer is to be held on Mar. 3 at 7:30 p.m. at Precious Blood Church, Exeter. The service is written by the "Women of South Africa". The ladies are catering to the Oddfellows & Rebekahs Friendship Night Banquet at K.W. Community Centre on March 25. Westminister weekend to be held June 2, 3, and 4 at Best Western, Stone Ridge Inn, London. The ladies are to put on the program for the Birthday Party in September at Bluewater Rest Home, Zurich. The meeting closed with the U.C.W. Prayer. A delicious lunch and beverage prepared by Karen Etherington, Sandra Rowe, Jo -Anne Rowe, Melanie Miller was partaken of. ing one count of failing to comply with condition of undertaking to an officer. Mischief in Lucan LUCAN — On Feb. 18 while dri- ving on Richmond Street near Tim Horton's in Lucan, eggs were thrown at a moving vehicle. No damage was done to the vehicle but the driver almost lost control. HAIR bRESSERS! BE YOUR OWN BOSS! 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