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The Citizen, 1999-10-27, Page 15THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1999. PAGE 15. Congregation celebrates future with larger church By Jahice Becker Citizen staff After years of trying to accommo­ date a growing congregation in a small historic building, Huron Chapel Evangelical Missionary Church in Auburn took the first steps to a new church, recently. The congregation celebrated the purchase of an eight-acre parcel of land off John Street in the hamlet with a dedication service, Oct., 17. A huge wooden cross was erected on the site to mark where the sanctuary will eventually be. “We dedicated the land to the Lord,” said Pastor Dave Wood. “We are seeking His blessing, favour and direction.” Pastor Wood said the cross was used as a focus for the dedication service because it symbolizes, hope, help and peace. “The cross is our standard.” A 180-person tent was pitched on the John Street land for the service to stir the enthusiasm of the congrega­ tion, said Wood, and it worked. The first donations towards the project were collected at the service, but Pastor Wood said there is consid­ erable w*>rk to do to raise the $300,000 to $500,000 which will be needed for the building. With a preliminary model of the. building on display Sunday, the con­ gregation was able to visualize the possible end result. The sanctuary (with one remov­ able wall for large weddings) and balcony area will be able to accom­ modate up to 200 people. There will be a fellowship hall and as many as 14 smaller rooms for Sunday school and meeting rooms. A gym is being considered. An official groundbreaking is planned for Easter Sunday of 2001. What began in 1971 with a few Christian businessmen meeting weekly for meetings, has grown into a congregation of 150 members. The gatherings grew over the years, drawing more people and special events. They joined the Missionary Church family in April 1980 and now have a sister congregation in Clinton. A preliminary model of the new church was constructed by members Bob Bowman, Harald Pepper and John Stoll. A model WZ hears guest speaker Looking to the future It was a day of celebration for the Huron Chapel Evangelical Missionary Church congregation in Auburn, Oct. 17 when they held a service in a tent erected on the newly-acquired land which will eventually be home to their new building of worship. Rev. Dave Wood stands next to a large wooden cross which marks the planned location of the sanctuary and marvels at the glo­ rious site from atop a hill off John St. in the hamlet. AuburnThe news from Compiled by Kay Lapp Phone 526-7264 W. Wawanosh adopts restructuring proposal The Auburn WI met at the Community Hall at 2 p.m. on Oct. 21. Betty Archambault opened the meeting. Tena Empey read the minutes of the last meeting followed by reports being given on various business actions. The November meeting will be in charge of Erma Cartwright, the agriculture and Canadian industry convenor. Roll call will be an edible plant or weed and how to prepare it. Gwen Bidwell, convenor of family and consumer affairs introduced the guest speaker Joan Huzar of Goderich. Mrs. Huzar is a member of CCC (Consumer Hullett council gives nod to Seaforth fire truck purchase Council of Canada). They try to help keep things running smoothly. If there are ways that things can be improved they bring it to the attention of the right agency. She told members how to stop endless letters, phone calls and magazines. Never give special numbers to these people. They want them for the wrong reason. Return the unwanted letters and magazines to the sender. Mrs. Huzar gave members consumer input letters to sign. Everyone’s word helps. They are to be returned to Mrs. Bidwell at the next meeting. A plant sale followed with quite a variety. Betsey Verwey was the capable auctioneer. 25 attend UCW meeting About 25 members were present at the Auburn UCW meeting at 9:30 a.m. at the cottage home of Maxine Seers. The fact that it was a nasty morning did not keep members away from this special meeting. Several Silver Top members were able to attend the Fun Day at Dungannon at 1 p.m. on Oct. 23. Needless to say they had an enjoyable time. A number of Auburn Knox Church members were able to attend the anniversary service at Londesboro Church on Oct. 24. The guest minister was Rev. Mac Carson who had been a former minister there. Central United Church, St. Thomas celebrated its 125th anniversary on Oct. 23 and 24. Elliott Lapp attended on Saturday. It was his home church until moving to Auburn in 1949. Due to a death of a cousin, Jack Kimberley of Ingersoll, the Sr. Lapp’s were there on Oct. 22. Bible Study was not held this past week as Rev. Paul Ross was away. It will be held at Londesboro this week. The time is changed to 2:30 p.m. The masquerade party will be held by Walkerbum Club at Betsey Verwey’s home at 8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 25. Dress up or pay a fine! Believe it or not, 26 days ago Ginger, Lois Haines’ beautiful and affectionate cat disappeared. Now, a scrawny, starving cat has returned home. Where, what and how? No one knows. Anyway, it is delighted to have found home again. West Wawanosh Twp. now has two partners in its restructuring plan. A resolution to adopt the Ash­ field, Colbome, Wawanosh restruc­ turing proposal was approved at the Oct. 19 meeting. Lots 75, 76, 77, 87, 88 and 89 on Plan 229 and Lots 76,143 and 145 on Plan 230 in Dungannon were declared surplus. Council passed a motion to set new building permit rates, based on square footage. The new fees will become effective January, 2000. Support was given to a resolution from the Twp. of Centre Welling­ ton to petition the provincial and federal governments to ensure that the programs available to farmers keep them competitive with other primary trading partners and com­ petitors. Road and general accounts in the amounts of $160.50 and $7,678.44 were approved for payment. Hullett council had no objection to the purchase of a 1980 Interna­ tional 85-foot platform fire truck, from Res-Q-Tech for the cost of $100,000, by the Seaforth and Area Fire Department. The purchase is subject to approval by all partici­ pating municipalities. At the Oct. 19 meeting, council authorized Road Superintendent Jim Johnston to purchase 35 trees at $25 per tree to be planted along Sideroad 25/26, Cone. 14. Support was given to a resolution from Seaforth requesting a new system be designed so currently employed Huron County paramedics continue to be employed regardless of how the service is delivered, including leg­ islated -and contractual successor rights, but not limited to those. Council supported a resolution from Chatham-Kent urging the fed­ eral and provincial governments to ensure programs are available for farmers to keep them competitive with primary trading partners/com- petitors and that both levels of gov­ ernment pursue aggressively any hint of market collusion that would create unfair costs and decrease market prices to our farmers. A resolution from the County of Renfrew regarding the develop­ ment of the Canadian Neutron Facility was filed. Osteoporosis strikes 1 in 4 women over 50 years old. Osteoporosis Society of Canada Call 1-800-463-6842 for more information. In search of_ the past The Citizen is searching for old photos of our com­ munities for a special Millennium issue to be pub­ lished at the end of the year. If you have pictures that would help us tell the story of our area towns, from the turn of the centu­ ry until now, and are interested in sharing them with us for this collector’s issue, drop them into the office or call 519-523-4792 or 519-887-9114.