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The Times Advocate, 2008-04-16, Page 9Wednesday, April 16, 2008 Times -Advocate 9 Learn more aboutAIDS inAfrica onApril 24 at 8 p.m. By Rhoda Rohde THAMES ROAD CORRESPONDENT THAMES ROAD - U.C.W. meeting: The April meeting was held on Tuesday evening with church family as our guests. Thirty-nine people and two guests were in attendance. The meeting table had a tablecloth, a piece of burlap, a pot of crocus and lit candles on it. As we arrived there was a decorated table with potted flowers and a bowl full of punch with Virginia Warwick as hostess. Judith Parker welcomed everyone and said a few words. Sharon Lynn gave the call to worship on "Stewardship". Everyone sang the hymn God of the Farmlands accompanied by the pianist Marjorie Johns. The Scripture Lesson "Parable of the Sower" Matthew 13:3-8, 18-23 was read by Sharon Lynn. Carolyn Johns dressed as a Chinese lady carrying two pots of water over her shoulders and Judith Parker read a story "A Cracked Pot" which was really interesting. A community prayer "Blessing The Land and Its Caretakers" was read with Carolyn Johns, Sharon Lynn, Joyce Fulton, Marilyn Pym, Helen Kadey, and Anne Kernick taking part. Sharon Lynn and Judith Parker received the offering with prayer by Carolyn Johns. Carolyn Johns intro- duced Bernie Benoit who is president of Kirkton Optimist. He and his wife Pam of Summerset Group went on a trip for reunion of the A.A.L.P. Agnes Denham, Bernie's sister in-law assisted in show- ing the pictures. The group left Feb. 29, Bernie and his wife Pam landed at Beunos Aires. They toured Argentina and Uruguay. He spoke about growing soybeans, tourism and agriculture, which was all very interesting. Judith Parker thanked Bernie and pre- sented him with a gift. Everyone sang the hymn Creator God We Come. Closing thoughts with Mother Goose Truths about middle age with Judith, Sharon and Carolyn Reading different readings which were quite humorous. President Joyce Fulton gave a reading "Prospective About Old Barns" and Joyce read an invitation that everyone is invited to Cromarty Presbyterian Church on Thurs., April 24 at 8 p.m. to hear and see John and Carol Ann Scott's presen- tation of their trip to Africa. A delicious lunch of sandwiches, squares, tea, coffee and punch prepared and served by Jo -Anne Rowe, Virginia Warwick, Lorraine Alexander, Alma Ballantyne, Joan Morgan, Marjorie Johns, Muriel Parsons and Grace Pym brought a very informative and interest- ing evening to a close. THAMES RO Service Rev. Judith Ritchie was in charge of Easter Four church service on Sunday morning. Rev. Judith lit the Christ candle and everyone sang the opening hymn Jesus Stand Among Us. Rev. Judith gave words of welcome and everyone passed the Peace. Everyone sang the introit We Praise You For Your Love. Rev. Judith led in the call to worship respon- sively and the opening prayer in unison. Rev. Judith gave the announcements and Ruth Anne Osgood gave a minute for missions. "Getting to Know at St. Columbus House." Beth Cooper lit the red candle for Peace. Rev. Judith read the first Scripture Lesson. The Lord's Prayer was sung in unison. Psalm 23 was read responsively. The choir sang Peace Like A River, accompa- nied by the pianist Marilyn Vandenbussche. The second Scripture Lesson Acts 2:42-47 was read by Beth Cooper. The title of Rev. Judith's message was "We Like Sheep." Everyone sang the hymn 0 Jesus I Have Promised and everyone read affir- mation of our faith "A New Creed." Lorraine Alexander and Helen Webber received the offering, as well as the greeters. Ruth Anne Osgood brought a bag of items forward for the Food Bank. The Doxology was sung and everyone read the offertory prayer. Rev. Judith said prayers for the peo- ple. The hymn There's Wideness in God's Mercy was sung. Rev. Judith gave the commissioning and pronounced the benediction. Everyone sang the choral benediction. OAD NEWS Announcements During the month of April the stewardship committee will be available before and after church for anyone who is interested reg- istering for PAR. Rev. Judith will not be with us next week as she has been invit- ed to lead worship elsewhere. Next week's service will be led by the stewardship committee. April 19 -Roast pork and scal- loped potato supper at Centralia UC from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Adults $13, children six to 12 $6, preschool free. For tickets phone 228-6638. April 24 -Everyone is invited to Cromarty Presbyterian Church at 8 p.m. to hear and see John and Carol Ann Scott's presentation of their trip to Africa. Donations to AIDS in Africa. Please contact Marilyn Pym 235-1605 or Sharon Passmore 235-2708 by April 18 if you are interested in Reflections Gift & Home 386 Main St., Exeter Ph: 519-235-4613 386 Main St., Exeter Ph: 519-235-4613 FINAL 3 WEEKS SAVE 60% STOREWIDE Gifts for Wedding, Anniversary, Birthda Confirmation, Graduation, Commu on, etc. • Willowtree • Boyds • Seagull Pewter • Bradford Exchange • Circle of Love • Garden & Home items Fixtures & Equipment for sale STORE HOURS Mon. - Thurs. 9:30 - 7 Fri. 9:30 - 8 Sat. 9:30 - 5 Sun. l 2 - 4 going. April 26 -Treasures, treats and trunks fundraising day at Kirkton-Woodham Community Centre from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please see flyer on back bulletin board for details. Proceeds support Kirkton United Church. April 26 -Christian Education commit- tee is hosting a pizza and bowling party at 7 p.m. at the Town and Country Bowling Lanes in Zurich. Following bowling everyone is invited to the home of Ben and Karen Geiger and family for pizza. Contact Erin Parsons at 235- 3277 if interested. April 27 -Choir's annual pancake and sausage brunch following the service. Personals Happy belated birthday to Helen Webber whose birthday was April 11. Happy Anniversary to Frank and Frances Kints on April 16. Happy Birthday to Evelyn Johns on April 20, Hayden Cann on April 21 and to Jack Borland on April 24. Bill and Rhoda Rhode attended the funeral of their friend the late George Raycraft at Moncton United Church on Wednesday. Gordon and Myrtle Pengelly, Arnold and Marion Cann, Bill and Rhoda Rohde, Jean Coward, Edna Kleinfeldt, were among those who attended the Belmore Maple Syrup Festival on Thursday. Belmore's festival, on April 10 and 12 included syrup making demonstrations, craft booths, homemade pancakes and kids' activities. Next year's dates are set for April 9 and 11 of 2009. Barbara Miller of Toronto spent the weekend at her home here. 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