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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2006-05-03, Page 18Wednesday, May 3, 2006 Exeter Times -Advocate 17 Community of Local United Churches worship service By Rhoda Rhode THAMES ROAD CORRESPONDENT THAMES ROAD - A service celebrating the Profession of Faith and Confirmation of members was held in Usborne Central School with over 150 people present. The following churches participated: Kirkton, Thames Road, Elimville, St. Marys, Woodham, and Zion West United Churches. The Community Band of Kirkton and Woodham supplied music before the ser- vice commenced. Rev. Shannon Tennant of Kirkton Woodham United Churches gave words of welcome and the announcements. The call to worship was given by differ- ent members of the Confirmation Class responsively. Rev. Shannon lit the Christ candle and gave the Prayer of Approach. Members of the Confirmation Class (Cameron Denham, Robin McKnight, Megan Pavkeje, and Brett Warwick) read the scripture Luke 24:13-35. Rev. Shannon gave a talk entitled "Change The World". Rev. Shannon spoke about the Rite of Confirmation and Dave Williams gave a prayer. The offering was received by Hayden Cann, Cameron Denham, Helen Kadey and Melonie Miller. As the offering was being received the choir sang "He Came Singing Love". Rev. Shannon gave the Offertory prayer. Everyone shook hands and passed the Peace. The hymn "Here I Am, Lord" was sung. Rev. Shannon and Dave Williams gave the Communion prayers. Members of the Confirmation Class served the Communion. It was a very impressive service. Announcements The red carnations at the front this morning are in celebration of the Confirmation Class of April 30, 2006 and especially for William John Urquhart, placed by Marion Urquhart and the other flowers are in memory of the late Nellie Levy. Kirkton-Woodham May 3 - Woodham U C W , 8 p.m. at the home of Sylvia Wheeler. Bring an article for a silent auction. RollCall: The name of a woman in the Bible whose name starts with one of your initials. May 5 - Woodham Messengers Crokinole Party, 8 p.m. in the church. Bring Crokinole boards. Everyone welcome. Pot -luck lunch of sand- wiches and squares. May 7 - Kirkton Sunday School Anniversary - Camping Sunday: Please bring Canadian Tire money for Camp Bimini. Thames Road - Elimville May 3 - Standing committees, 7 p.m., Council, 8:15 p.m. The Joint Search Committee requests a congregational meeting on Sun., May 7, following the church ser- vice to bring forward a name to be called as our minister, starting date to be May 15, 2006. A vote will be taken to either accept or decline the issue called. Zion West May 17 - Yard and Bake Sale: household items, games, sport- ing good, etc. Events Elsewhere: May 17 - Organ Concert by Sharon Adams, Grand Bend United Church, 8 p.m. May 13 - Bidding for Bimini: See bulletin board for details. May 13 - Camp Menesetung Super Spring Clean-up Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch provided, volunteers required. This is an opportunity to show your support for the camp, to get some exercise, and to meet new friends. We also give credit for Student Volunteer hours. For more information please contact 523-4290 or 440-0019. The May meeting of the U.C.W. will be held on Tues., May 9 at 8 p.m. in the church basement. Special enter- taining - Centralia, Crediton, Hibbert and Woodham. Program - Janet Coward, Jean Hodgert, Karen Etherington, Sharon Lynn. Lunch - Leona Cottle, Alma Ballantyne, Judith Parker, Kay Hodgert, Janis Richardson, Kathy Bray. June 26 - Bruce and Cheryl Harding at Centralia United Church, 7:30 p.m. Several young people made their Profession of Faith today. As each one was called forward Rev. Shannon and the elder from each church and the parents of the young people laid hands on their head. Dave Williams gave each a lit can- dle. Marion Urquhart of Kirkton United Church presented Cameron Denham, Joey Siddall, and John Urquhart for membership and presented each with a Bible. Rev. Shannon presented Lara Middleton of St Marys United Church. Robert Bray of Thames Road Elimville United Church presented Hayden Cann, Evelyn Johns, Robin McKnight, Megan Pavkeje, Corey Smith and Brett Warwick and each one received a Bible. Sylvia Wheeler of Woodham United Church presented Kim Brine and Kim received a Bible. Robert Bray presented Jessica Brock of Zion West United Church and Jessica received a Bible. Each young person received a certificate. Church Service - About 50 people attended the Community of Local United Churches' Worship Service on Sunday evening in Thames Road - Elimville United Church. Rev. Michelle Down, Rev. Shannon Tennant, Rev. Paul Ross, Wendy Noble, and Dave Williams led the worship. Words of welcome were given by Dave Williams and Robert Bray. Dave lit the Christ candle. Rev. Paul Ross led in a hymn sing, play- ing his flute. Dave Williams led the the Gathering prayer responsively. Everyone sang the hymn "I Danced in the Morning". Celebrating the dance through conversation and candle lighting was led by Rev. Michelle, Rev. Shannon, Wendy, Rev. Paul and Dave taking part. The choir sang "Nothing is Impossible" accompanied by the pianist Marilyn Vandenbussche. Hymn of Sharing of Faith and Food: "Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ" was sung. Rev. Michelle led in Faith, Food and a Community Table: Rev. Paul, Dave, Rev. Shannon, Wendy and Rev. Michelle responsively. The choir sang "Following Jesus Medley" accompanied by Marilyn Vandenbussche. Rev. Michelle gave the closing prayer. The closing hymn "The Day You Gave Us, God Is Ended" was sung. Rev. Shannon did a Liturgical Dance. Wendy Noble pronounced the Benediction. Personals Many people from this area attended the Open House on Sunday for Frank and Frances Kints in honour of their 40th Wedding Anniversary which was April 16 at Precious Blood Church Hall in Exeter. Congratulations Frank and Frances! Congratulations to Philippe and Janet Maes who recently celebrated their 25th Wedding Anniversary (May 2, 1981) at their home with family and friends. Alan and Rhonda Jeffery of Victoria Harbour, Glenn and Dorothy Jeffery were Saturday evening supper guests with Jeff and Connie Millar and family. Virginia and Brett Warwick travelled to Belarus and returned home last week. 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