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"Come and find the quiet" Exeter UnitedApril 7
By Rhoda Rohde
THAMES ROAD CORRESPONDENT
THAMES ROAD - Over one hundred
people attended the C.L.U.C. service on
Sunday morning at Centralia United
Church.
Judy Mills of Centralia welcomed
everyone and gave the announcements
Ray Mills lit the Christ candle, the Peace
candle and also a candle for the late
Sam Skinner.
Judy Mills gave the call to worship.
The combined choir sang Three Tall
Trees Stood accompanied by Mike Brine
of Woodham.
Rev. Nancy Wetselaar, THAMES
minister of Kirkton and
Woodham United Churches read the
first Scripture John 12:12-15.
Everyone sang the hymn Hosanna
Loud Hosanna accompanied by Mike
Brine on the organ and Judy Mills on
the piano.
Woodham choir sang Open the Gates
to the Temple accompanied by Verla
Copeland at the piano.
Barry Miller of Thames Road read the
second Scripture John 19:16-24.
Thames Road - Elimville sang Beneath
the Cross of Jesus accompanied by the
pianist Mike Brine.
Everyone sang the hymn Were you
There accompanied by Mike Brine and
Judy Mills.
Rev. Nancy Wetselaar gave prayers for
the people.
The third Scripture lesson John 20:1-
10 was read by Centralia Zion minister
Peter Gummow.
A vocal solo sung by Mike Brine was
accompanied by his own C.D. entitled
The Easter Song.
Rev. Judith Ritchie of
Thames Road - Elimville United Church
told the children's story entitled
"Butterflies"
The offering was received by Kathy
Bray, Glenn Benoit, Cameron Denham,
and Brenda Hern.
Rev. Judith Ritchie gave the offertory
prayer.
The fourth Scripture reading John
20:11-18 was read by Helen Kadey of
Thames Road - Elimville United Church.
The hymn Jesus Christ
is Risen was sung
accompanied by Mike
and Judy. The Centralia choir sang The
King Is Coming with Rob Essery and his
wife Mary Peterson taking the solo parts
accompanied by the pianist Mike Brine.
Peter Gummow of Centralia gave the
benediction and also said the grace.
The choir sang an Easter benediction.
Everyone partook of fruit bread,
cheese etc. and beverage which brought
a wonderful morning to a close.
Announcements
The flowers in the sanctuary are
placed in memory of Sam Skinner by his
wife Aldeen, his children Karen and
Gord, Gary and Cathy and Dianne, his
grandchildren Craig and Melissa, Scott
and Julie, Jacquelyn and Alandrea and
his great-granddaughter Annabelle.
We wish to extend our deepest sympa-
thy to Sam's family and friends.
Centralia United
ROAD NEWS
April 19 - Roast Pork and scalloped
potato supper at Centralia United
church from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Adults
$13, children six to 12 - $6
Zion United
April 5 - Ladies breakaway at Kirkton
- Woodham Community Centre. Tickets:
$20
Kirkton United
April 26 - Treasures, Treats and
Trunks - Kirkton- Woodham Community
Centre 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Treasures: Grant Gardiner of
Gardiner Galleries will be appraising
small accessory items such as jewellery,
artwork, lamps, china and antiques of
all kinds. Photos of small and large fur-
niture may also be appraised. Cost is $5
for the first item and $3 for each addi-
tional item. Time 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Treats: Country craft, preserve and
bake table. Sale starts at 8:30 a.m.
Trunks - Fill your trunk and back seat
too. Park your car at the community
centre and sell your goods from your
trunk. Cost for a parking spot is $10.
Sales start at 8:30 a.m Grab a hot dog,
treat and beverage at the BBQ tent. All
proceeds to support Kirkton United
Church.
Thames Road - Elimville
April 2— Standing Committees at 7
p.m. Council will meet at 8:15 p.m.
April 8— UCW meeting at 8 p.m.
Special —Entertaining our church family.
Program: Judith Parker, Carolyn Johns,
Sharon Lynn. Roll call: a hobbie you
enjoy. Lunch: Jo -Anne Rowe, Virginia
Warwick, Lorraine Alexander, Alma
Ballantyne, Joan Moran. Members of
the congregation are invited.
April 13— Bring your items for the
food bank
April 27— Choir's Annual pancake and
sausage brunch following the service.
Local community
April 6— Food Grains Service at Exeter
United Church.
April 6— A concert with Dave
Robilliard, percussionist - Exeter United
at 2 p.m. Adults $10, students $5 tick-
ets available at church office 235-0860,
Bob Robilliard and at the door.
Everyone welcome.
April 7— UCW April event "Come and
Find the Quiet Centre" at Exeter United.
Registration 6:30 p.m., $1. Sing song at
7 p.m. guest speaker: Nancy Urquhart,
Christian Development Convener,
London conference U.C.W. Special
music Hand Chime Ensemble.
May 25— 10:13 a.m. Conference
Sunday: The churches will be meeting
at K.W. Community Centre.
Personals
A large crowd of people called at the
Haskett Funeral Home Exeter on
Sunday to pay their respect to the late
Gerald Ballantyne of Sudbury.
Sympathy is extended to his wife and
family and to his brother Ross and Alma
and to his sister Helen and Eric Kints
and their families and other relatives.
Happy Birthday to Larry Ballantyne,
Ola Batten Barbara Passmore and
Marilyn Rohde whose birthdays are all
on April 3.
Join in ladies breakaway day on Sat, April 5
By Mary Peterson
CENTRALIA CORRESPONDENT
CENTRALIA - On Sun., March 30, the Community of
Local United Churches (CLUC) hosted worship at
Centralia United Church. Members of the congrega-
tions from United Churches in Kirkton, Woodham,
Thames Road-Elimville, Zion West, and Centralia
gathered together to continue the Easter celebration
in song and Scripture. David Elliot and Bill and Jason
Essery greeted everyone at the door.
Judy Mills welcomed everyone, and expressed her
thanks to all for attending. She explained that the
choir included singers from the local area churches
and announced upcoming events for the various par-
ticipating churches in the area. She explained that the
beautiful flowers in the sanctuary were in memory of
Sam Skinner, a cherished and devoted member of
Centralia United Church.
Ray Mills lit the Christ candle, a candle in memory
of Sam Skinner, and a candle for the friends and fami-
ly of Sam and others who may be experiencing very
difficult times.
Joyful sounds
Mike Brine provided piano accompaniment for an
anthem by the combined choir, Three Tall Trees
Stood. Rev. Nancy Wetselaar read the Scripture from
John 12:12 to 15, followed by the hymn Hosanna,
Loud Hosana.
Jean Hodgert played the piano while the Woodham
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choir members sang Open the Gates of the Temple.
Barry Miller read the Scripture from John 19: 16 to
24.
The Thames Road-Elimville choir combined their
voices for the anthem, Beneath the Cross of Jesus.
Everyone joined in the hymn Were You There?
Peter Gummow read the Scripture from John 20,
verses one to 10. Mike Brine shared his wonderful
musical talents with a solo.
Rev. Judith Ritchie invited the children to the front
of the church to share their special projects. They
made lovely butterflies during the service. Rev. Ritchie
explained that caterpillars undergo many changes
before they become beautiful butterflies, and Jesus
also had to experience several stages.
Following the offering, Helen Kadey read the
Scripture from John 20, verses to 11 to 18, and every-
one joined in the hymn Jesus Christ Is Risen Today.
The Centralia choir shared their anthem, The King Is
Coming.
Peter Gummow offered the benediction and invited
everyone to stay for coffee, tea and fellowship follow-
ing worship.
To complete the service, the choir and congregation
joined in singing the lively tune He Is Risen.
Coming up
On Sat., April 5, Zion West United Church ladies will
host their annual Ladies Breakaway at the Kirkton-
Woodham Community Centre. If you're interested in
the availability of tickets, contact Karen Brock.
Next Sunday, April 6, the Foodgrains Joint Church
service will be held at 10:30 a.m. at Exeter United
Church. Fred Knip will be guest speaker. A chili lunch
will follow. Zion West and Centralia United Churches
are asked to provide cookies. Please contact Brent
Caslick for more information.
Also on April 6, Dave Robilliard (percussionist) will
share his musical talents at Exeter United Church at 2
p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students.
A reminder that the UCW April event will be held in
Exeter on April 7.
Centralia United Church invites everyone to a pork
dinner on April 19 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tickets are
available from the Stewards and cost $13 for adults
and $6 for children ages six to 12.
Hopefully the snowbanks will be melted by then and
everyone can wear their spring clothes!
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