The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron Expositor, 1990-05-09, Page 13United Church faces tIh...ison on issue BY SUSAN OXFORD OXFORD The United Church off Canada's London Conference 66th annual meeting saw peti- tions and resolutions passed for considera- tion at the church's upcoming General conference. Among the petitions considered was the controversial policy of Member- ship, Ministry and human Sexuality (MMHS), which proposes to consider the ordination of homosexual ministers. With 872,290 confirmed members out of 4 million Canadians who' claim to belong to the United church, it is the largest protes- tant church in Canada. The London Con - ference is the largest conference .in Carrada with 237 churches. The London Conference held its three- day annual meeting at Centralia College at Huron Park and attracted 540 delegates, the most ever to tum out. Theme speakers included Rt. Rev. Dr. Sang Chul Lee, Moderator of the United Church of Canada; Elsie McGregor and her preseu- tation on the changes in the role of lay women in the church since the 1960's; and Elaine Walker and her concern for creative ways of ministry to elder members. From the Seaforth area the Varna_ Goshen pastoral charge petitioned that the General Council remit the MMHS policy, and that all sex outside of heterosexual marriage is `outside God's intention and therefore sin." The session of Londsboro petitioned that General Council work on the MMHS policy and "make the secular community unders- tand that the United Church does not believe that an active homosexual lifestyle is sanctioned by the gospel of Jesus Christ." More than 70 petitions on the MMES policy were submitted. Three were chosen to represent each category, but delegates voted that all petitions be heard. The General Conference will meet in London August 14 to 23. THE Ht1RQ EXPOSITOR, MAY 9, 1999 — 13 Among the Petitions were -some regar- ding the alloeation of church property if the church should split over the MOS pollcy. Pastor for E,gcnondvillle United Church, Cheryl -Ann StadelbauerSampa, of- fered that "spli . rural congregations espeeially be allowed to hold their place of • worship as an important part of their culture and heritage." One delegate offered that United Church youth hear both sides of the .MMHS issue. She told of a youth asking her if the church hated homosexuals and she replied with "a thoughtful yes." She suggested that, by allowing youth to hear both sides of the issue, another generation of hatred would be eliminated. The annual meeting saw approved a resolution that "London Conference ap- prove in principle participating with the Ethiopian Orthodox Church and the Ontario Federation of Agriculture in a small scale rural development project in Ethiopia," A local delegation will travel to Ethiopia in June to study with the Ethiopian church the feasibility of such a project. Included at the meeting was general business and elections. George Harvey was elected incoming president until 1991 when he takes over from Shirley Smith. TAKING A BREAK - Rev. Bonnie Cole Arnal, pastor of Duff's United Church in Walton, talks with a friend May 4 during a break at the church's London Con- ference annual meeting. The meeting attracted 540 members of the church. Ox- ford photo. Grade 5®6 st: "environ e!: i t Huron Centennial School Brucefield - Kindergarten has been learning about spring. They have seen films and read books about it. They went for a walk and saw some snakes. Everyone has made spring flowers m this class. They have had tad- poles and a turtle in their class. On the morning of May 14, Mrs. Rock's, Mrs. Shaddick's and Mrs. Baker's Grade is are planning a trip to the Wawanosh Nature Centre. GRADE 1/2 The Grade 1/2 class have been working in spring centres. They now are taking the woodland flowers and will be going to a bush next week if the weather is good. Also, they are starting up a store to help them be more familiar with money. GRADE 5/6 Every morning for the past two weeks, kids from Grade 5 and 6 do a rap or a poem explaining the pollution of the en- vironment, how to prevent pollution. Two of the groups that went were Amanda Manvel and Stacey Hiusser, and Melanie Crete with Mary Smith. Mrs. Demers' art classes have been busy making posters for National Wildlife Week, May 8-14. On Wednesday, May 2, the Grade 7 and 8s went to Blyth. They saw a mime play entitled "La Grosse Valise". The masks in the play were done in good detail. The actors did a good job. It was a very in- teresting presentation. • On May 2, our weekly observation of the SEEDS experiment showed that now all the plants have about four to seven leaves. The highest plants are about 11 cm high. Both space and earth plants are about the same. On Tuesday, May 1, our school planted a Ginkgo tree for Arbor Day. It's the on- ly surviving species of a group of plants that lived millions of years ago. The leaves are fan -shaped and grow on the ends of shoots. The trees are usually 18 to 24 metres high. We hope the tree will grow well. This week the students' council discuss- ed plans for an upcoming dance and a 4 -Fliers discuss horse leg care The first meeting was held on Monday m March 26, 1990 at the home of leader Kel- ly Ryan. Thirteen embers were present. The executive positions were filled: Presi- dent, Matt McNichol; Vice -President, Carla Dalton; Secretary, Rhonda Smith; Treasurer, Mark Ralston; Press Reporter, Shawna McCall; other, Dan Hoggart. The second meeting was held Monday April 23, 1990'at Kelly Ryan's. The members were shown the proper way to apply ointment and wrap a horse's injured leg. We then discussed upcoming events. We planned a car -wash to be held Satur- day May 19 at the Seaforth Sunoco gas bar Starting at 9:00 a.m. We are holding this eirent to raise money to help cover the costs of future club activities. The next meeting will be held on Monday May 14 1990 at Kelly Ryan's at 7:00 p.m. ents do rat ®® theme day,. They, decided,.to have,a.gun;, chewing day and a dance on May 18. Many students are working hard on track and field events. Our school meet will be held on May 15 and the regional will be held on may 30 at Seaforth. Submitted by Tina Grainger Bev Lefaive Kim Martin, Julie Steckle OBITUARIES JOHN EMERSON SMITH John Emerson Smith of Clinton died Tuesday, May 1 at the Clinton Public Hospital. He was 63. Born in Kippen on March 10, 1927, he was the son of the late Henry Smith and the former Edna Desjardine. He was the husband of the former Laurin Leonhardt. Mr. Smith is survived by daughter Ann Hoy and husband Earl of Goderich, and sons Stephen Smith of London, Gerald of . Grand Forks, British Columbia and Verne Sawyer and wife Kathy of Kitchener. Also survivng are two grandchildren, Tammy and Luke. Mr. Smith is survived by five sisters, Mrs. Olive Varley and husband Arthur, and Mrs. Marjorie Varley and husband George, both of Seaforth; June (Mrs. Frank McCowan) of Clinton, Hazel (Mrs. William Cleary) of London, and Mona Nor- ris of Goderich; and a brother, Gerald Smith of Exeter. He was predeceased by a brother, Grant Smith. Funeral services were held on Thursday, May 3 at the Beattie-'alconer Funer Home `Ball Chapter Clinton, with 1lever'eend David Wodda11 officiating. Pallbearers were Shaven Cleary, Ivan Nor- ris, Craig Cox, Frank McCowan Jr., Frank Varley and Mac Watterworth. Interment Exeter Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario. God knows you can make a difference WORKING ON A SCENE, Tom Sawyer (Justin Knight) and Becky Thatcher (Mary Jane Coyne) rehearse for the St. Patrick's School production of 'Tom Sawyer'. The Grade 7 and 8 students from the Dublin school will be presen- ting their play this morning (Wednesday, May 9) at 10 a.m., and again tonight at 7:30 p.m. Andy Bader photo. Penny Sale results The Hospital Auxiliary's Penny Sale was a success again this year. Winners as listed below should contact a member of the Auxiliary for further details about prizes. All winners are from Seaforth, unless stated otherwise. Fishing Pole, Gordon Murray; Clock, Glen Cardwell, Stratford; Convert A Dome, Gerard Munro; Handcraft Duck, Katherine Looby, Dublin; Engelee Thee [Tee), Kerrie McClure, Walton;. Cooler, Jeff Thompson; Cribbage Board & Cards, Jennine Jefferson, Egmondville; Cap, Christine Tremeer; Video Cassette, Ingrid Kerr, Clinton; Honey, Marjorie Varley; Popcorn, Marg Wright, Walton; Screw Driver, Becky Hunt; Baby Set (Knitted], Lorainne Begley, Clinton; Focus 21 Skin & Hair Products, Linde Huard; Handmade Sweater, Edna Bell; Big Wave, Judy. Howard; Signs, Don Coleman; Tremcled Paint, Mary Eyre, Dublin; Texatube Grease, G. Shpak, Walton; Plate, Lind- say Shannon; Sparklscales, Pet Watson; Planter. Oliver Pryce; Epilady, Karen t Campbell; Knife Set, Doris Ryan; 4 L Oil, Colleen Ungarian; Egyptian Craft, Jennine J Jefferson; Candy Dish, Dean Glanville, $ Walton;, Apron, Tara Preszcator, 0 Egmondville; Goff Cap, Gordon Murray; C Sweater [Hand Knit], Der Sills; Toy Van, Paul Poisson; Soap & Bubble Bath, Bren- .H de Hamilton, Stratford; Knitted Cape, C Hazel Hildebrand; Honey, Bea Kale; Silk Cream Conditioner, Lorraine McClure,'C Walton; Sport Shirt, Lindsey Shannon; M Screw Driver, Mary Richie, Egmandville; S Calculator, Derek Jansen; Honey, Isabel E Young; Soap, Sharon Brooker; Groceries, Ba Cliff Biggart; Clock, Charlie Nigh; 3 Piece in Cooler, Ingrid Kerr, Clinton; Moisturizing B J M La E D V A 0 $ K $1 Stratford; Dog Ornament, Tracey Jessome; Picnic Supplies, Mary Helen Costello; Desk Set, Steve Cook, Mitchell; Flashlight, Anne Copeland; Sunglasses, Shelly Underwood, Walton; Floral Ar- rangement, Kerrie McClure, Walton. Book Share the Flame, Jim Stoll, Staf- fa; Book Share the Flame, Jeannette Holmes; Groceries, Ruth Thorburn, Egmondville; Wrapping Paper, Marion Rose; Apron, Alice Reid; Coffee Maker, Bun Armstrong; Terry Wrap, Rose Robinson, Walton; Salad Dressing - 4 Draws, Mrs. Robt. McMillan, Vivian Newham, Doug Fraser, Beatrice Camp- bell; Wrapping Paper & Cards, Mrs. Bar- bara Cook; Dog Food, Eileen Jorgensen; Hand Lotion - 6 Draws, Jannelle Wood, Don Dupee, Ella Flood, Clinton, Adrienne Hutchinson, Eileen Jorgenson, Joe Cusack; Portrait 11" x 14", Vera Johnston, Brucefield; Mary Kay Cosmetics, Vern Dolmage; 10 Loaves Bread, Marie McGavin, Walton; $10.00 [Ten Dollars), Isabel Jones; Gift Cer- ificate Value $10.00, Shelly Underwood, Walton; One Lady's Wash & Set, Eileen orgensen; Gift Certificate Value 20.00, 'Bill Brown; Mary Kay osmetics, Nancy Swan, Inwood; Gift ertificate Value $20:00, J. Crich; Travel Voucher Value $20.00, Norman ubley; Gift Certificate $12.00 2 morgasbord Dinners, Phil Drennan; Gift artificate 5 Bags Milk, Doris Allen; Gift Certificate Value 95.00, Brien Haley; Gift ertificate One Car Wash, Hazel cGonigle; Two Free Movies, Tom imonsen; One Man's Hair Cut, Joan Eton, Egmondville; Gift Certificate 5 gs Milk, Helen McNaughton; Dryclean- g, Vera Murray; Baking Value $10.00, etty Walker, Waterloo; Two Uncle acks Fish & Chips, Bernice Hulley; One an's Hair Cut, Kim Broadfoot, ndesboro; 2% Dozen Eggs, Marie Rau, gmondville; One Lady's Hair Cut, Judy alrymple, Goderich; Gift Certificate alue $10.00, Dean Hackwell, Walton; Large Special Pizza, Mary Coyne; Gift ertificate Dinner For Two Value 15.00, Leighton Cudmore, Clinton; 3 g Wieners, Elsa [Joel De Groot; 0.00 Looney Dollars, Olive Traviss. Two Flowering Bushes, Randy Gridzak; ne Oil Change & Filter, Catherine seiund;Gift Certificate 2 Tanning Ses- ns, Doreen Strong; Gift Certificate 2 nning Sessions, Darcy Wood; 9 Pieces icken, Jennine Jefferson; Manicure, len Garrick; 2'/e Dozen Eggs, Mattie urray; Gift Certificate 2 Toning Ses- ns, Mary Cardno; Gift Certificate 2 ning Sessions, Bill Austin; Gift Cer- cate 2 Toning Sessions, Debbie smore; Gift Certificate Value $15.00, Kelly; Gift Certificate Value $10.00, de Butson, Staffa; Gift Certificate lue $10.00, Ruth Campbell; Gift Cer- cate Value $10.00, Alma Hugill; Gift rtificete Value $10.00, Sandra Lee; Dozen Muffins, Nancy Swan, Inwood; e Cat Vaccination Value $30.00, ph Fryer, Egmondville; Gift Certificate ue $10.00, Pat Bennett; Voucher For e Dog Vaccination $33.00, Colleen gerian; One Year [12 Months) scription for the Huron Expositor, nerd Cudmore, Clinton; Margarine - raws, Cheryl Fehr, Julie Ficher, Tom ey, Lorraine Dale; One Bushel Ida Red les, Florence Rock; Over All Draw, ph Fryer, Egmondville. DONATIONS eaforth Insurance Brokers Ltd.; Connell, Stewart & Devereaux; Dr. d & Dr. Thomas Drake; Deloette and e; Seaforth Medical Health Centre; Funeral Chapel; Holmsted House; es M. Scott; East Huron Produce ; J. E. Transport Inc.; Looby Con- ction Ltd.; Steve Murrey Insurance ker, Dublin; John H. McLlwain Con- ction Ltd.; Ralph Smith, Lawyer; Dr. I J. Lacho; Ronald Driscoll Carpentry; L. Elliott Service Inc.; KMM Farm nage; MacLean Siding & Renove- s; Wayne & Herold Smith Construc- Ltd.; Tony's Machine Shop; Casey Bakal Electrical & Plumbing; Health Inc.; Sterkman Surgical Supply Ltd.; dere Service [Erie & Huron); The pitel Auxiliary. We wish to thank all who donated so rously to make our penny sale suc- ful. Thanks again for your support. Pr may be picked up at the home ra. Dorothy Hays, 67 John Street, forth. Lotion, Colleen Ungerian; Bird Feeder, Randy Gridzak; Shorts, Jane Vincent; Coasters, Bill Shalutzhaur, Stratford; Filleting Knife, Cathy Rosenbund; Sport Shirt, Barb Cook; 4 L Oil, Layton Cud - more, Clinton; Jigsaw Puzzle, Alma Hugill; Cake Plate, Muriel E. Taylor, Belmore; Toy Tractor, Lindsay Shannon; Panache [Scissors), Beth Read; Honey, Gail Fraiser; Sport Shirt, Barb Cook; Toy Tractor, Alicia Dick; Musical Duck, Angels Dolmage; Picnic Supplies, Angus Brown; Lamp, Lori Dolmage; 5 L Oil, June Schroeder, Centralia. Ornament [Pig), Lorraine Dale; 18 Piece Wrench Set, Chris Stephenson, Brussels; Shower Curtain & Hooks, Anne Downey; Cosmetic Bag, Mary Ryan; Planter, Howard Hacknell, Mitchell; Pillow, Marg Beuermann; Sweater [Knit- ; ted], G. Wojtowicz, Egmondville; Glass Bowl, Anne Downey; Glass Bowl, Linda Jones; Cap, Nancy Sue Thompson; Hang- ing Plant, Lloyd Hoggarth; Cap, John Scott; Kite Set, Leslie Ash; Atlas, Leta McGowan; Dog Food, Derek Hunt; Wrap- ping Paper, J. Flannigan; Toy Tractor, Spencer Mallen, Palgrave; Shampoo, Col- leen Shea; Towel, Linda James; Case Your generosity can shed light into someone's life. Please give generously when the Red Shield volunteer canvasser dills. Or if you'd like to give, but aren't canvassed, please send your donation along with the coupon. Enclosed please find S I would like someone to call D Phone No. If you'd like more information about us D POSTAL CODE - THE NATIONAL RED SHIELD APPEAL RED SHIELD HEADQUARTERS Suite 800 383 Richmond St. London, N6A 3C4 0 Ro sio Ta Ch He sio To tifi Din Bill Lin Ve tiff Ce One On Pepsi, June McLellan, Brucefield; Cap, Ral Terry Williamson; Flour, Boyd Driscoll; 4 Val L Oil, Elizabeth Klever; Tricias Celebre- On tions, Mrs. Garnet Dalrymple; Water Un Ring, Lawrence Flannigan; Sweater [Knit- Sub ted), Florence Kay; Support Pillow, Julie 4e Johnston, Egmandville; 4 L Oil, Jean 4 0 Keyes, Point Edward; Jacket, Alfred Hen A Chappel, Staffa; Vdsttield Washer, Joe Rel Ann W Cusach; Stain, Rata Moylan; Texatube Grease, Bill Brown, Egmondville; S Sweater, Andrea Ryan; Crila Plastic, Mc Evelyn Frankowski, Egmondville; Bath Davi Towels, Gregory De Vries; Hair Design Touch Lotion, Ruth Smith, Egmondville; Cap, Box Marion Rose; Hair Spray, Lisa Jam Preszcator; Filling Kit, Marie Litt; Earr- Ltd. ing Tree, Bev Stevenson, Walton; Mar- stru ole Polish, Steven Eckert Jr., Egmondville; Bra atmHair Brush, Teresa Cooper; 4 L An- at tifreeze, Glenn Steffen; Smoke Alarm. Cyri Dianne Heynsbergen; Toy Truck, Liz w. Thompson; Acrylic Glasses, Gordon Pap- Drai plc; Case Ginger Ale, Terry Williamson; tion 3 Piece Cooler Set, Sheila Brooker; Cep, tion Angela Eckert; Popcorn, Becky Campbell; Van 4 L Paint, Francis Storey; Tricycle, Ruth Care Hildebrand; Place Mats, Jennine Jeffer- Wel son; Avon, Bill Austin; Ornament, J. Hos Flanagan; Hair Products, Jared Munro; Teddy Gear, K. Tippelt; Set Child's gene Dishes, Hazel Hildebrand; Cat Food, cess Becky Hunt; Cat Food, Sharon MacKen- P zie; Pens, Kevin McNaughton; Honey, 8111 of M Brown; Heir Spray, Brenda Hamilton, Sea 4