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Home My WebLink AboutThe Times Advocate, 2006-05-17, Page 1010 Exeter Times—Advocate Wednesday, May 17, 2006 Yard and bake sale in Centralia on Sat., May 27 By Mary Peterson CENTRALIA CORRESPONDENT CENTRALIA —On Sun., May 14, Rev. Michelle Down led Sunday worship ser- vices 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 "Love Divine, All Loves Excelling". Following prayers, the choir sang "How Great Thou Art". Rev. Michelle thanked the choir and Marjorie for shar- ing their gift of music. Rev. Michelle invited the children to the front of the church to participate in the Children's Story Time. They dis- cussed love and the family tree of the church. Following the prayer, the chil- dren went downstairs for Sunday School. Rev. Michelle read the Epistle Lesson from Acts 10: 44-48 and the Gospel Lesson from John 15:9-17. The choir sang a second anthem, "Whispering Hope". Rev. Michelle's sermon was entitled "Happy Mothers Day!" The ladies of the congregation were pleased to receive flowers. There were several announcements about a variety of people and activities. Rev. Michelle offered prayers for several individuals who are facing health issues. She asked that everyone keep in their prayers Nicholas Andrew Tasko, the new grandson for Madalene and Louis Tasko who was born last week. She also asked that everyone pray for the two babies baptized at Zion West that morn- ing. Congratulations to Steven and Jo - Dee Hern on the special occasion of the baptism of their daughter, Clara Lorraine Hern. Congratulations also to Christopher and Kathleen Hern on the celebration of the baptism of their son, Connor Larry William Hern. Rev. Michelle pointed out the beautiful patio pot and hanging bas- kets that can be ordered by contacting Mary Peterson at 228-6992.Patio pots and hanging bas- kets 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 can still be pre - ordered from Mary Peterson at 228- 6992 by Sun., May 14. The Centralia United Church Women are hosting their annual yard and bake sale on Sat., May 27 from 8 a.m. to 12 CENTRALIA NEWS Hensall's Queensway Nursing Home held a`weddings through the decades' fashion show Saturday, showing off a variety of wedding dresses. Retirement home director Julie Grimminck said Queensway wanted to reminisce about weddings and have some fun, since the busy wedding season is coming up. From left are Queensway volunteer Lillian Beer, RPN Winifred Hutton and her mom EllieAlmey, Grimminck (with the most recent dress, 1998), resident DougWedlake, resi- dentWinnifred Homuth (with the oldest dress, 1941) and RPN Marilyn Hern. (photo/Scott Nixon) Donations requested for Penny Sale By Liz Sangster HENSALL CORRESPONDENT HENSALL — The Hensall Yard Sale will be held on May 27. The Hensall Spring Fair will be held on June 10. At Hensall United Church, service began with welcome and announcements and the passing of the peace. Les Hills was the minister. The organist was Bill Gibson. Dorothy Corbett was the greeter. Pat Campbell looked after the nursery. The ushers were Eric and Eleanor Mansfield. Service closed with benediction and choral amen. The Friendship Circle would like donations of new or nearly new items for the Penny Sale on May 27. At Carmel Presbyterian Church Tracy Whitson-Bahro was the minister with Joyce Pepper playing the organ. The offering was received by Al Hoggarth and Harry Smith. Anniversary and communion service will be held on May 28 with Rev. Vandermay officiating. noon. Congregation members are invit- ed 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 wor- ship 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 commission- ing. Young people are invited to the Thames Road United Church "Fun-A- Thon" on June 2 from 7 to 10 p.m. There will be a campfire at 9 p.m. and parents are welcome at that time. Pledge forms and additional information are available by contacting Sharon Pavkeje at 229-6891. fl COME MEET YOUR. ' AT TE -EM FARM! u1iFI1e111ll Celebrating 25 Yearin 2006 Home of Distinctive Annuals! 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