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The Times Advocate, 2006-03-01, Page 11Wednesday, March 1, 2006 Exeter Times—Advocate 11 World Day of Prayer March 3 By Liz Sangster HENSALL CORRESPONDENT HENSALL - At Hensall United Church the service began with wel- come and announcements and the passing of the peace. Les Hills was the min- ister, his message was "Divine Glimpses". The organist was Bill Gibson. Evelyn and Larry Elder were the greeters. Lisa Elder looked after the nursery. The ush- ers were Lucielle Beer and Betty Simmons. The service closed with commissioning, benediction and choral amen. At Carmel Presbyterian Church Tracy Whitson-Bahro's message was "A Thin Place". Joyce Pepper was the pianist with Al Hoggarth and Harry Smith receiving the offering. Refreshments were enjoyed following the service. The World Day of Prayer will be held at Carmel Presbyterian Church on Mar. 3 at 2 p.m., everyone welcome. The annual meeting will be held on Mar. 19. The sympathy of the community is extended to the family and friends of the late Bill Mickle. HENSALL NEWS Senior jazz band members HeatherAmerongen and Michelle Desjardine were among the South Huron District High School musicians taking part in the school spring concert Sunday afternoon. Below from left are percussion ensemble players Ryan Brintnell, Carly Schroeder, Dave Wagler, Gerard Zielman, Laclan Macgregor and Brian de Lange with Mike Gaiser and Chris Rowan on guitar at bottom. (photos/Pat Bolen) abcotheer 7I1QI'1 This Little Brother is an active 11 year old who likes sports, such as soccer, skating, skiing, broom - ball, hockey, bicycling and swimming. He also likes playing pool, video games and bowling. This Little Brother is looking for a friend to do 'guy things' with. He hopes his Big Brother is a nice guy, who enjoys many differ- ent activities. If you enjoy the same activities as this child, and are looking to have fun, call our office at 235-3307. For more information on volunteer programs, call or visit our web- site at www. shbbbs. on. c a. FoR INFORMATION ON OUR VOL- UNTEER PROGRAMS, CALL OUR OFFICE AT 235-3307 OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT www.shbbbs.on.ca. Duplicate Bridge 1st - Edith & John 2nd - Wanda & Mildred 3rd - Linda & Marshal 34 31 30 CARPET BOWLING June Hodgson Don Maguire Mary DeBoer Marg Dieckert Marshall Dearing Sam Skinner Aldeen Skinner John Batten Ray Hodgson Feb. 13 Feb. 20 Sam Skinner Ray Hodgson Leona Elliott Mary DeBoer Marion Maguire Marshall Dearing Doris Denham BM Sullivan Marg Dieckert Marg Dieckert Cathy Bell Audrey McGregor Marshall Dearing Lucy Sage Feb. 24 3W37 3W28 2W27 2W25 2W23 2W23 2W18 2W15 2W15 3W29 3W28 2W31 2W30 2W29 2W27 2W16 2W15 2W14 3W33 3W29 2W33 2W28 2W25 HENSALL • FEBRUARY 21 Shuffleboard (4 WINS) Cecil Pepper Doris Hamilton (3 WINS) Bill Coleman Alice Thiel Thea Vandenboom Helen Mckay (2 WINS) Jo ce Pepper 398 365 500 431 311 306 431 Thames Road skating party planned THAMES ROAD - Mr. Dave Williams was in charge of the Transfiguration Sunday church service on Sunday morning The introit was sung and Dave gave words of welcome. Everyone shook hands Passing the Peace. Dave gave the announcements. Brett Warwick lit the Christ candle, and led in the Call to Worship respon- sively. Robin McKnight led in the Gathering Prayer respon- sively. Everyone sang the Gathering hymn "Jesus On the Mountain Peak". Dave gave the Prayer of Confession and Hope and Assurance of Pardon. The Affirmation of our Faith - "A New Creed" was read in unison. The youth hymn "Let There Be Light" was sung. Dave told the story about "A Caterpillar and A Butterfly" which was real interesting. The choir sang "Follow Jesus" accompanied by the organist Marilyn Vandenbussche. Psalm 50:1-6 was read responsively. Dave read from Mark 9:2-9 and the title of his message was "Seeing Things Differently." Hymn of Praise "Immortal, Invisible, God" was sung. Joan Morgan and Helen Webber received the offering. The closing hymn "Christ Whose Glory Fills " was sung. Dave gave the Commissioning and pronounced the Benediction and everyone sang the Closing Chorus. ANNOUNCEM ENTS Standing Committees will meet Wednesday evening Mar. 1 at 7 p.m. and council will meet at 8:15 p.m. Sunday School will meet next Sun., Mar. 5 at 10 a.m. Church council is asking for a volunteer to be a Presbytery rep. and we still need a person for the finance committee. Mar. 3 World Day of Prayer Service at 7:30 p.m. at Precious Blood Church, Exeter. The ser- vice is written by "Women of South Africa". Mar. 11 Announcement Dave McCann is pleased to announce that his practice has merged with the national firm of BDO Dunwoody LLP, Chartered Accountants and Advisors effective February 2006. We welcome existing and new clients to call upon us. We are dedicated to you and to your organization's accounting, business, and taxation needs and are always looking for opportunites to help you succeed. IBDO BDODunwoody Accountants dLP C and Advisors Driving Growth 476 Main Street Suite 5 Exeter, Ontario NOM 1S1 Tel: 235-0281 Fax: 235-3367 www.bdo.ca Congregational skating party at the South Huron Rec Centre at 7 p.m. on Saturday evening. Refreshments will be served. Sign the sign-up sheet on the back bulletin board whether you are skating or just corning for the fellow- ship. Refreshments and skating are sponsored by the Christian Education Committee. Mar. 12 Choir Annual Pancake and Sausage Brunch. UPCOMING EVENTS IN APRIL - Joint confir- mation service - CLUC (Community of Local United Churches) ser- vice at Thames Road - Elimville - Food Grains joint worship service. PERSONALS Get well wish- es are extended to Gerry Riehl who has been a patient in a London hospital and also to Mary Rowcliffe who broke her wrist recently. Sympathy is extended to the relatives of the late Hazel Pullen who passed away recently. NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING The 130`° Annual Meeting of the Members of McKillop Mutual Insurance Company will be held at the SEAFORTH AGRI PLEX 140 Duke Street , SEAFORTH, Ontario on Wednesday, March 8, 2006 at 1:30 p.m. To receive and dispose of the 2005 financial statement and auditor's report: To appoint Auditors; To elect three qualified Directors for a term of three years; To transact any other business that may properly come before the meeting; The retiring Directors are Lavern Godkin, Donald McKercher and Jim Floyd. Donald McKercher and Jim Floyd are eligible for re-election. Any qualifying policyholder wishing to seek election must file their intention to stand for election in writing with the Secretary of the Company at least seven days in advance of the Annual Meeting (by the close of business on March 1, 2006.) (By -Law No. 21 (d) ). Ken Jones Secretary -Treasurer -Manager