Clinton News-Record, 1985-07-10, Page 103'e. 1.,rw•
The Christian spirit is alive and well inGoderich Twp.,
GODERICH TWP. - The Christian spirit is
alive and well in Goderich Township. that is
what the 1-5-0 church committee is hoping to
show with the worship service which will
close the week of sesquicentennial celebra-
tions on July 21.
"It seems fitting that the week of events
should end on a spiritual note," explains
committee chairman Bob Elliott.
Other committeemembers include Rev.
James Bechtel of Hoh"nesville United Chur-
ch, Rev. Aubrey Bell of Middleton's St.
James Anglican Church, Blanche Deeves
and Jean Ginn.
The committee is responsible for two in-
terdenominational church services during
this 150th anniversary year. The first was
the Easter service held at the Goderich
Township Community Centre. Mr. Elliott
recalls that everyone who was asked to help
cheerfully gave their time, energy and
talent. The congregation filled the Com-
munity Centre to overflowing, and he says
the feeling during and after the service
"could hardly be put into words."
The Goderich Township Community Choir
made its debut at the Easter service. The
entire 'service was taped, and these tapes
are now available at the Holmesville Store
at a cost of $8.50. Nothing could be more
historical than tapes of the sesquicentennial
Easter service.
After the Easter service, the 1-5-0 commit-
tee turned its thoughts to the July 21st ser-
vice. Anyone who 'thinks the July church
service might be anticlimactic is quickly
assured that, "If you enjoyed the Easter
service, this won't take second place."
The day will begin with lunch served at
the Community Centre from 11 a.m. to 1
p.m. An old-fashioned, hymn sing will call,„
• the people to the adjacent schoolyard where
the outdoor service will begin at 2 p.m. Peo-
ple are asked to bring their own lawn chairs
because it is hoped the congregation will ex-
ceed the number of chairs available. In the
event of rain, the service will be moved to
the Township shed.
The theme of the service will be Christian
heritage. Goderich Township residents
represent 14 countries and 10 provinces, and
each nationality and province will be
represented in some way in the service. A
colorful processionalwill open the service.
The Goderich Township Community Choir
will provide leadership in the ministry of
music, and many other people will be in-
volved. Selected scriptures, psalms and
hymns will expound the theme.
The theme speaker will be Rt. Rev.
William A. Townshend. Mr. Elliott explains,
"Bishop Townshend is a pastoral son .Who
has gained prominence in the Anglican
Church of Canada and is well-known and
• respected to' • the people ' of Goderich
- Township."
William Alfred Townshend—was born in
1898 to Albert and Hannah (Scotchmer)
Townshend and was baptized at St. James
Township Tales
1901
The Reeve and Treasurer are paid 3.00 for
examining and destroying Township
papers. ,
1866
' John Sturdy is paid .87 for 1 day's work on
concession 7.
1901
Geo. Huller is paid 12.00 for damages to his
child, having its arm fractured, caused by a
defective sidewalk in the Village of
Hohnesville.. •
1904
The first cement bridge is built at lot 21
concession 6. T.A. Walker builds it at 576.25.
Anglican Church, Middleton, He attended
Bayfield (USS No. 8), SS NO. 4, Summerhill
School and Clinton Collegiate. He graduated
from Huron College, University of Western
Ontario, ��and . 1921 was appointed Principal
of Maniva Public School. In that same year
he married Kathleen l;lliott of Bayfield.
In 1926, William was ordained a
clergyman in the Anglican Church, and in
1929, was appointed Rector of the Church of
the Redeemer, London. He filled a variety of
offices in the church and community and in
1955 was elected a Bishop in the Church of
God. He was active in education serving on
the London Board off Education for more
than 40 -years. Now retired and living in Lon-
don, Bishop Townshend remains busy, often
accepting speaking engagements, and is
always happy to return to Goderich
Township -
Other ministers who have served in
Goderich Township have been invited to the
sesquicentennial service as well. Prior to
the benediction, they will be honored and
will have an opportunity to reminisce about
their time in the township. Former
parishioners will recognize the clergymen
who married them, baptized their children,
etc., and will be able to visit with them infor-
mally,over coffe ,at the close of the service.
The purpose `41)f the sesquicentennial
church service on July 21 is °to bring
together the people' of different faiths who
now live in Goderich . Townsteip, to pay
homage to the God who brought their
forefathers to the township to start a new
life with their families, and to honor the
clergymen who provided spiritual leader-
ship to these people through the years.
It is hoped that most importantly the ser-
vice will instill in people the humbleness of
the realization that a power greater than
anything on earth has made this life possi-
ble.
Another service will be of special interest
in this sesquicentennial year. On August 11
at 11:15 a.m., St. James Anglican Church
will hold its annual Galilean Service under
the leadership of Rev. Aubrey Bell. A group
from London called `Joyful Noise' will pro-
vide special music.
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