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Times-Advocate, 1988-05-04, Page 34Page 18A Tinnes-Advocate, May 4, 19f'8 May Friendship month at Lucan UC LUCAN - May has been declared Friendship Month at the Lucan United Church. An all out effort will be- made to insure that every= one has a name tag each Sunday so that we can get to know each other on a first name basis. As well, church visiting teams will be call- ing on, all families during the month. In the Sunday morning service, Rev. Darrell Shaule spoke on the topic,„ Yokes, Footwashing and Us!” The substance of his message on this Communion Sunday was based on the scripture from John 13 where Jesus washed his disciples feet. We too are called to love and serve one another. There is no loom for power trips, prestige or boast- fulness and pride when it comes to serving Jesus Christ. We serve oth- ers in humility, in love and in those times it's not convenient, as Christ Jesus served us. Rev. Darrell challenged us all to grow spiritually and also in numbers. Coming events Upcoming cvcnts include a bap- tism/dedication information night Tuesday; Stewards, and Choir meet Thursday night while the Couples' Club will pick up any good used ar- ticles for their annual garage sale Saturday at Bob and Helen Patter - son's on Main Street South, Lucan. The Dorcas Unit thanked every- , one for the super turnout and contri- bution to their First Quilt Show. They were simply overwhelmed. A Time for Candour All kinds of good things arc hap- pening at Lucan United Church. Sunday May 1 wasn't an exception. Over 50 people travelled to Lon- don's Wesley -Knox united Church to hear Dr. Victor Shepherd, United Church Minister, speak on the whole subject, "A Time for Can- dour." The London Community of Con- cern, comprised of 30 United Church Ministers, is spearheading the Rejection of the United Church's Sexuality Report in the London and Middlesex areas. Dr. Shepherd is a Biblical schol- ar, adjunct College Professor as well as Scnior Pastor, Streetsville United Church, Mississauga. In addressing the topic, Shepherd pointed out several things about ho- mosexuality. "First, there is no evi- f• dence at all of any hroxheaucal pe- culiarity specific to honwscxuality. Thcrc is noting genetic clout it. It appears to be learned behaviour, not like Math or French is learned but to understand a as acquired dislwsi- bon (acquired often under emotional duress or distn ss.) Since our sexuality is extremely plastic, sexual energy can become attached to any object at all through a process of conditioning. The scriptural understanding of marriage is clear. (hat has fashioned man and woman for each tither. A man leaves his parents. is joined to his wife. and the two become one flesh. 'Advocates of homosexuality draw a parallel he Laren heterosexual marriages and homosesu;d partner- ships. Based on the foregoing scrip- ture, can Christians regard such a parallel as valid''" Shepherd went 011 to say he does not doubt for a moment that love can be found in a homosexual rela- tionship. After all, love is found in many relationships between people of the same gender where that rela- tionship isnot genitalized. never- theless, of itself love legitimizes noscxual relationship. Christians insist that a homosexual union is incompatible with the truest love of God and neighbour simply because it contradicts God's claim and com- mand. Shepherd went on to say, "In thc report to be debated at General Council there is no mention made of several facts that i want you to ponds-. It is not mentioned that the ho- mosexual lobby in North America is extremely powerful. The Board of Education in Seattle, Washington, recently prepared a sex education textbook for use in Seattle's class- rooms. The homosexual. lobby brought such pressure to bear on thc Board of Educatioq that all refer- ences to AIDS as a sexually trans- mitted disease were deleted from the book. To pretend that AIDS is not sexually transmitted is blatantly dishonest. As I mentioned earlier, the report nowhere mentions that 80-90 per- cent of the congregations who sub- mitted statements to the committee opposed the very thing that the committee- is endorsing. The 1934 General Council man- dated the formation of a committee which would reflect the theolojcm diversity of our Church. The out- rage swelling throughout the Church attests amply that the com- mittee -was nowhere near representa- tive. The report nowhere mentions that there arc significant numbers of ho- mosexually active people who want deliverance, as well as significant numbers who have fount deliver- ance. Virtually no mention. was made in the report of the 50 -odd chapters of EXODUS, an organiza.. tion which offers homosexual per- sons help and healing and hope; a way out. Dr. Shepherd concluded: "Anyone who doesn't agree with the view- point of the author of this article is said to be homophobic. Then I must conclude with a word about such labels as "homophobia and "bigot". Homophobia is a neurotic fear of homosexual persons, akin to a neurotic fear of garter snakes or harmless birds. No doubt some people are homophobic, since there is no end to the neuroses which af- flict people. But to label everyone who opposes the report as hom- .phobic is false and slanderous. Similarly, any Christian who re- gards homosexual activity as sin is going to be branded bigoted. No matter. Christians have •always been called names and always will be. The spiritual discernment which Jesus exemplified found him being called names: "bastard", "devilish", "glutton and drunkard", and most seriously, "blasphemer". Jesus .glade no attempt to argue that he wasn't any of the above. He simply went on with' the work he had to do, telling his followers that his food was to do the will of thc One who had sent him. I don't care what names I am called. Or by whom. Neither will I be deflected into arguing that I am 'not what I am labelled. I shall sim- ply go on with the work- I have to do, because my food, like my Lord's, is to do the will of the One who has called me and 'sent me." A full copy of Dr. Shepherd's ad- dress to the London Community of Concern can be obtained by writ- ing: London Community of Con- cern, P.O. Box 141, Lucan, Onta- rio NOM 2J0 aNOWNIMMOIMAIRMINSUMWSKSOMMENIUMMINMAKOMSA Concert draws appreciative crowd By MRS. HUGH MORENZ `SHIPKA - South Huron District High School presented a musical program, "A Spring Celebration" 88 to a packed auditorium Tuesday night. Attending from this arca were Lucille Vincent and daughter, Michelle, and Annie Morenz. The program consisted of Junior and Senior Bands, featuring Flutes, clarinets, Saxophones, Trumpets, French horn, Trombones and Tuba, Keyboard, Bass and Drums. They each played several nuinbcrs, as well as vocal numbers by the chdirs. Michelle participated at the key- board, played the flute and was in the choir. Two other area young folks tak- ing part were Julie Schadc and Rob Hoffman. cnts and family, Ken and Ortha Guest artists were the Ncw Huro- Baker, Donna Yarrow left for home nia Singers. This was a most inter-. - in Winnipeg last Thursday. Gary and Sheona Baker, drove her to To- ronto airport for an early morning flight. Last Wednesday evening Donna accompanied her parents to Goderich, where they had supper with Ken and Carol Baker and girls. Weekend guests with Hugh and 1 were our cousins, Bill and Jeannie Maier, -of Mio, Michigan. They also visited several other arca cous- ins. Our cousins accompanied us to the Grand Opening of Erich and Kaethe Frciter's new shop in Dash- wood Saturday. They expressed gratitude and pleasure from being so warmly welcomed to thc tour and lunch, as strangers from another country. esting musical evening. Visiting an evening last week with Pat and Jake Schroeder were their niece and her husband, Pau- lette and Mick Bruglemans, with daughter Melissa from Fort Sas- katchewan, Alberta, also Hubert Schroeder, Exeter and Bud and Jean Schroeder, Dashwood. Sandra Campbell, Kelly and Kim of Exeter, were Friday night supper guests with Sandra's mother, Mrs. Eva Sweitzcr: Kelly Campbell spent the weekend with hcr grand- ma. "Happy Mothers Day" to all la- dies out there. After a 10 day visit with her par- s.°.'!l: '1 Y 5. ...k ..MM>Xd 9�'A alieMP, dibK'N`A 7MM�"4. A:i •Y�I.NL<HD� - Honour two for 50 years' service By JOAN BEIERUNG VARNA - Two members of L.O.L. 1035 Varna, Frank McClin- chcy and Robert Taylor, were hon- oured at a banquet held at Goshen United Church on Wednesday, April 27, for 50 ycars of service to the Orange Order. Both members, for- mer Varna arca farmers, arc not re- tired and live in Clinton but still at- tend the Varna Lodge. The dinner was catered by the U.C.W. of Goshen Church. Attend- ing with the honoured guests were their wives and families alon: with the Varna members and wives. Visi- tors from other Lodges were present from Godcrich. Clinton, Vanastra, Walton, St. Marys, and Kirkton. The blessing and toast to the Queen were given by Chaplain Charles Reid. Following the meal a brief business session was conduct— ed by the Master, Allan Hayter, with reports on the heart fund col- lection, card parties, skating rink and a proposed Lodge -sponsored breakfast on July 17 at the Stanley Complex. Miss Kim Taylor, Bob's grand - 010 CHEQUE - M.P.P. Jack Riddell presents a cheque fpr $91,259 to Exeter tions' president Jack Fuller. The funds from the ministry of culture to be built and the exist ng Scoutons are to Hall toward total project iss Youth expectedto cost about $275,000. 1 daughter, played a piano solo and the Varna Singers put on an enter- taining program. Rev. Sam Parker and Barry Taylor spoke briefly. The presentation was conducted by Ivan McClymont who gave a few highlights of the 50 years that both Bob and Frank had been in the Lodge. He also told some 'of the events that took place in 1938, the year they joined the Lodge. Fifty-year pins were presented by Master Allan Hayter and certificates from Grand Lodge were presented by County Master Emerson Mitchell. Frank and Bob, after thanking the Lodge, introduced their families and mentioned many interesting and hu- mourous cvcnts that had occurred during their 50 years as members. Varna now has five members with over 50 years in the Lodge. Others arc Watt Webster.and Wilfred Chut- er, both .with 65 years, and Fred McClymont with 68 years member- ship. Varna U.C.W. meet Varna U.C.W. meeting is Thurs- day May 5 at 8 p.m. in the church. The theme will centre around Crea- tion in Crisis. Would each member please bring a small plant of some kind for a plant exchange. Youth Group meets Wednesday evening in Varna, al 7:30 p.m. Tuesday May 10 the ouch Group is to meet *at the Church in Varna at 7 p.m. for bowling in Clinton at 7:30 p.m. Keith and Nancy Harburn and family of Milton have purchased a lot and foundation on the backstreet of Varna and arc building a house on it. Coaches needed Baseball coaches are still needed for the Stanley Ball. No coaches, no baseball! IF interested. please contact Blaine Stephenson at 565-2109. • • KID'S BEAT - The sessions of aerobicsfor youngsters by Bodyfit in Exeter ended last Wednesday with an open house. Here Vanessa Laye (loft), Jacky Westlake, Julie Darling and Jenna Darling move to Walk like an Egyptian. The classes with Beth McLellan are scheduled to begin again in the fall. Craig Community Centre Board buys, installs magnetic bases AILSA CRAIG Community Centre Board has purchased and in- stalled magnetic bases for the com- munity park in time for the season opener. McGillivray men's slow pitch had a team called Highlife visit to start the season off for 1988. Bookings. for the park arc up from 1987 with Friday and Saturday night the only dark nights at the Craig diamond. These magnetic bases arc easier to set out and gather up after games and also help prevent injury to base runners. The purchase price was around $650 for the set so they don't come cheap. Community Centre Board Chair- man Dawson MacGregor explained and demonstrated the way thc bases were to be set out and gathered to the .McNair s that arc looking after the booth again this year. Sunday night early its McGilliv- ray men slow pitch, late Ailsa Craig Juvenile Girls. Fast ball, Monday night early, Ailsa Craig la- dies slow pitch, late McGillivray ladies slow pitch. Tuesday early mi- nor ball, late Ailsa Craig Juvenile boys fast ball. Wednesday early, minor ball, late Ailsla Craig Mid- get fast ball. Thursday early minor ball, late Ailsa Craig mens fast ball. Mrs. Ruby McLean of Ailsa Craig celebrated her 80th birthday with an open house party at Craig- ., wicl Garden Activity Centre, Sun- day May 1. Later everyone had a chance to wish her well and to sit for a spot of tca and to enjoy some sweets. Greeters came from as far as Toronto, Sarnia, Cambridge, Briehts Grove and London. The public school EWMPS at Nairn is busy interviewing young children rcady to start School in September. Its a chat with the prin- Craigwiel AILSA CRAiG - Recently Ervin Gingerich welcomed a capacity group of people from Ailsa Craig, Parkhill, Strathroy and surrounding arca to the Craigwiel Activity Cen- tre where they enjoyed an armchair trip to Africa. Evelyn, McNaughton, a member of the Activity Centre committee, went on a 16 -day safari to Kenya recently and she gave an interesting commentary as she showed the audience the slides she took on that trip. While Alice Gingcrich and her helpers served tea and cookies, eve- ryone had a chance to visit and look at Evelyn's display of African souvenirs. Whcn warmer weather comes the next activity sponsored by the Ac- tivity Centre Committee will he shuffleboard. Ile who says what he Pikes. hears what he does not like. • Come In and test drive Canada's 11 Roto Tiller • Easy to use, guide It with JUST ONE HAND • 5 sizes to choose from...perfect for any garden 1101. !AIM & Ganleiz ('l:\TRI: A Dv'" et Huron greeter Ltd !,*tet 235-111s Myth 523.4241 cipal, thc nurse, then a final visit with the teacher for evaluation. Oh, to be five ycars old again! Construction and homes being sold. I can't keep up to it. But a few in the starting position, Craigweil Garden Craigholmc with the ground broken for their 10 bed expansion hoping to be completed in late July. It will bring a lot of incon- veniences now for the next three or four months but the outcome will be well worth 11 A house is being built on a lot north of Lorne Bender's on Queen St. and the McAlpine house on George St. behind the bank is start- ing. To make it a little morc incon- venient at Craieholme the kitchen is under renovation which means paper plates, cups and dishes for desserts. The menu is going to be Modified slightly to enable for the extra manipulation of food from the Activity Centre. The Scouts, and Cubs movement in the Ailsa Craig arca recently planted 600 trees on 'the Craven property, cast of Ailsa Craig. This was done a couple of weeks ago, but with a recent check on the trees found very few that didn't root. Either this group is expert tree planters or the trees were good and healthy. - Saturday night at Strathroy D.G.I. the Strathroy Dance Club concluded another successful year with a recital It was the time for Mothers, Dads and Grandparents to sec the talent of their children pre- form on stage. Three from Ailsa Craig were involved. Wcndy and Jim McLarty watched daughter Stephanie as she was in the begin- ner tap class. Also tap student Joy Hunter, daughter of Jan and Allan Hunter performed hcr routine with flying colours. The third Craig girl; Alli- son Daigle, grandpa Jack and grandma Gertrude Rosser with Barb and Chuck. 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