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The Times Advocate, 2008-04-30, Page 1010 Times -Advocate Wednesday, April 30, 2008 Conference Sunday church service May 26 By Rhoda Rohde THAMES ROAD CORRESPONDENT THAMES ROAD -Rev. Judith Ritchie was in charge of the Easter 6 church service on Sunday morning. Rev. Judith lit the Christ candle and everyone sang How Firm a Foundation. Everyone sang the Introit We Praise You For Your Love. Rev. Judith led in the call to worship responsively, and everyone read the opening prayer in unison. Rev. Judith gave the announcements and Gerald Cunnington lit the red candle for Peace. Rev. Judith read the First Scripture Lesson John 14:1-14 "Jesus The Way to The Father." The Lord's Prayer was sung in unison. Rev. Alun Thomas said condolences to the congregation and accompanied himself on his guitar while singing Me, Me Wonderful Me. Everyone read parts one and three of Psalm 31 responsively. The choir sang Treasure Each Moment accompanied by the pianist Jean Hodgert. Gerald Cunnington read the Epistle Lesson 1 Peter2:2-10. Rev. Alun Thomas gave a very inspiring message and sang If You Have Taken My Jesus Away. Everyone sang the hymn God of Grace and God of Glory. The affirmation of our faith "A New Creed" was read in unison. Helen Kadey and Marilyn Pym received the offering and were the greeters. Everyone read the offertory prayer. Rev. Alun Thomas said prayers for the people. Everyone sang the hymn Jesus Loves Me. The commissioning and the benediction were given and Rev. Judith said grace. The choral benediction was sung in unison. Following the service the choir hosted its annual pancake and sausage brunch. Announcements This week our congregation suffered the loss of two members. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Frederick (Fred) Delbridge; Anne, Daniel and Alexander and Bruce. The flowers in the sanctuary we placed there in loving memory of Ola and Fred by their families. During the month of April the stewardship committee will be available before and after church for anyone who is interested regis- tering for PAR. Sun., May 4 - Bring food bank items. May 7 - Standing committees meeting at 7 p.m. followed by council meeting at 8:15 p.m. May 13 - UCW meeting at 8 p.m. Program: stewardship and finance: Beatrice Dawson, Helen Kadey, Karen Etherington, Marilyn Vandenbussche. Roll call: Plant exchange and 'what is your mother's middle name?' Lunch: Judith Parker, Sharon Lynn, Marion Cann, Margaret McCarter. May 26 - is Conference Sunday, the church service will be at K -W Community Centre at 10:30 a.m. Mon., June 16 - "Out In the Cold " Supper will be held in London. June 29 - the church service will be held at MacNaughton Park. Nov. 20 - 21 -A Salute to Broadway Cabaret Show Rehearsals begin at the end of September. Singers and dancers are needed ages 18 - 80. No prior experience needed. Join in the fun! Call Deb Homuth at 235-0704 or e-mail her at debhomuth@gmail.com Personals Sympathy of the community is extended to Dorothy and Ken Duncan, Jean and Jack Duncan, Russell and Margaret Miller, Jim Miller, John and Joyce Miller in the passing of their brother the late Ken Miller recently, and also to Don and Janis Richardson and other nieces and nephews. Several people form this area attended the funeral on Wed., April 23 at the Lockhart Funeral Home, Mitchell. Bill and Rhoda Rohde were among those who attended the memorial service for the late Doris (Dettmer) Goddard at the Exeter Legion on Saturday afternoon. Belated sympathy is extended to the fami- ly of Joan and Peter, Jane and Sam, David and Steven and grandchildren and by the Dr. John Goddard family. Beth and Doug, Peg and Dennis, John and Motion and Joan and Peter and grandchildren, sister Pat and Doug Cook and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Birthdays Happy birthday to Nancy Smith and Gerald Cunnington whose birth- days are May 1; to Dorothy Jeffery, Jon Passmore, and Calvin Rohde whose birthdays are May 2; and to Lorne Ballantyne who cele- brates on May 3. There were 17 adults and children in atten- dance for the bowling party in Zurich on Saturday evening. Everyone returned to the home of Ben and Karen Geiger, Kaylee and Evan where they received prizes and enjoyed pizza. Term 2 Years 3 Years 4 Years 5 Years 7 Years 10 Years Consider these rates! Subordinated Debentures Interest Paid Annually 6.00% 6.25% 6.75% 7.00% 7.75% 8.50% Demand Loan Certificates (Interest Paid Monthly) All rates are subject to change. For further information about your investment opportunities with HDC, access our website at www.hdc.on.ca Interest Paid Monthly 5.50% 5.75% 6.25% 6.50% 7.25% 8.00% 4.25% HENSALL DISTRICT CO-OPERATIVE, INC. Ontario's largest agricultural co-operative, HDC has successfully offered investments to its members for 70 years. HDC debentures are issued at no commission charge to investors, provide fixed income to your portfolios and are not RRSP eligible. ENSALL !STRICT 0 -OPERATIVE Proud to be former -owned This advertisement is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of offers to buy any securities. The offering is made only by the prospectus. Investors should read the prospectus carefully. HDC debentures are not covered by Canada Deposit Insurance. 1 Davidson Dr., P.O. Box 219 Hensall, Ontario NOM 1X0 (519) 262-3002 • www.hdc.on.ca Call Toll free 1-800-265-5190 Once again volunteers provide wonderful music at Queensway HENSALL — Lori Burt, regis- tered massage therapist brought her soothing touch to several residents throughout the day Monday. In the morning resi- dents gathered for their regular fun and fitness group. During the afternoon the Presbyterian women supplied assistance and prizes for the bingo games. Breakfast group met Tuesday morning over pancakes and more of the fresh maple syrup mentioned last week. The 11 a.m. church service was interactive; with residents responding to quiz Bible ques- tions, a devotional and hymn sing led by program staff. In the evening residents enjoyed gospel music by the Lakeview Singers. During the recent beautiful sunny weather several residents have benefited from spending time outdoors. The group of ladies who gather for their knit- ting group once a week were pleased to meet outdoors on the deck to work at their favourite pastime. Baking group met Thursday afternoon to mix up a batch of Oatmeal cookies to which they added raisins, chocolate chips and skor bar chipits. It was diffi- cult to keep the taste testing lim- ited to just a couple of cookies each. In the evening "Lil Audrey" wowed the crowd as usual with her amazing one woman show when she entertained for the April birthday party. Resident council met Friday morning following the exercise program to discuss upcoming events and offer suggestions for future programs. When the scheduled entertain- ment for Sunday afternoon was unable to come, Jim and Elaine Scott of Goderich provided a wonderful afternoon of singing while accompanying themselves on piano and banjo. Throughout the week baking group, outdoor walks, puzzle pals, tuck/library cart and visita- tion kept residents as busy as they wanted to be. 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