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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2006-05-10, Page 1110 Exeter Times -Advocate Wednesday, May 10, 2006 Lots of summer events planned in Centralia By Mary Peterson CENTRALIA CORRESPONDENT CENTRALIA - On Sun., May 7, Rev. Michelle Down led Sunday worship services at Centralia and Zion West United Churches. She lit the Christ candle and led the call to worship. The opening hymn, played by organist Marjorie Johns, was "As Comes the Breath of Spring". Following prayers, the choir sang "Whisper a Prayer". Rev. Michelle thanked the choir and Marjorie for sharing their musical talents. Rev. Michelle invited the children to the front of the church to participate in the children's story time. They discussed love and how to show love to special people in our lives every day. Rev. Michelle introduced Taryn Fox, her son Aiden, and her new son, Aaron, who was only one week old. Following the prayer, the children went downstairs for Sunday school. Rev. Michelle read the Epistle lesson from 1 John 4:7- 21 and the Gospel lesson from John 15:1-8. Everyone joined in singing the hymn "God of the Farmlands". Rev. Michelle's sermon was entitled "Spring Pruning" There were several announcements about a variety of people and activities. Rev. Michelle welcomed Rev. Paul Ross and his wife to worship. She announced that next Sunday is Mother's Day, and there will be two Baptisms at Zion West. Everyone is invited to attend. Congratulations to Fay and Larry Skinner on the occa- sion of their wedding anniversary. Prayers were offered for several individuals who are facing health issues. Mary Peterson provided additional information about the plant sale. Everyone is invited to order their patio pots and hanging baskets which are grown and supplied by Huron Ridge Acres in Zurich. Hanging baskets include New Guinea Impatiens in red, pink, or purple, and trailing Petunias in red, pink, purple, and blue. The patio pots include a variety of plants. The cost for each is $16. Plants should be pre -ordered from Fay Skinner at 229-6304 or Mary Peterson at 228-6992 by Sun., May 14. They'll be available for pickup at the yard sale on May 27. The Centralia United Church Women are hosting their annual yard and bake sale on Sat., May 27, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Congregation members are invited to donate "treasures" and baked goods. Volunteers would be appreciated for help on Friday at 1 p.m. and starting Saturday morning at 7 a.m. Conference Sunday will be held on May 28. There will be no morning worship at Zion West or Centralia United Churches. Everyone is invited to go to Exeter United Church at 10:30 a.m. or to Mitchell United Church at 2 p.m. for the service of ordination and commissioning. Following the announcements, Rob Essery read the "Minute for Mission" and the offering was taken. Worship closed with the hymn "In Loving Partnership We Come". POLICE BRIEF Mailbox theft in Middlesex NORTH MIDDLESEX — On May 3 a mailbox was stolen overnight on Maguire Road in North Middlesex. EAS:.NALS GARDEN DESIGN DECOR Open Mother's Day Sunday 12:00 - 4:0o p.m. yw% Great Mother's Day gi s! garden Decor, unique gi are, Perennials! 235-4611 • 294 Main St. S. Exeter (North of the Lawn Bowling Greens) Magic at Precious Blood Precious Blood student Connor Drager was being used as a prop by magician Peter Mennie during a show at the school May 2. Mennie performed his 'Fantastic Friends' show at the school as part of Education Week which ran May 1-5.(photo/Pat Bolen) Entertainment for Zurich diners ZURICH - Zurich diner program has had some great entertainment, good food and social times with Mother's Day coming up. During the past weeks the results of draws made for shamrock flowers and other items on March 15 went to Lottie Grenier; Marie Gelinas; Ursula Regier; Cecelia Farwell, Jean Gingerich; Albert Deichert; Pearl Heimrich; Kay Hay Reading by Glena Olcen about history of St Patrich "What is Green" A reading by Marg Hayter "Irish Wish" and singing of Irish songs with Glena at the piano. The 50/50 was won by Ken Gingerich. On March 22 we had the pleasure of listening to Idella Gabel on the violin and piano And Glena Olcen showed her Zuni quilt made from 10 different fabrics and Earl Flaxbard won the 50/50. March 29 was the penny sale with 13 people taking an item home. We had visitors from the Hensall retirement home join us for dinner today April 5. Progressive Euchre was the entertainment with Helen MacLean winning the 50/50 draw. A fun reading by Glena Olcen "Retarded Grandparents". April 12 was our Easter meal with Glena winning the 50/50 draw. 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