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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1978-05-04, Page 31Skit provides visual aid Body movement, words and tone of voice are segments of communication Huron -Perth Presbytery of the United Church of Canada was told last week. The role-playing illustration was part of a special presentation of the Division of Communications. Begrave United was the host "church. Using the "Jahoury win- dow" approach the par- ticipants showed how per- sonal characteristics as well as hidden influences affect individual and group decisions. Division chair- person, Rev. Wilena Brown, who wrote the skit, indicated that all these things take place in Presbytery and we need to recognize them. She also said that the players pointed out that there is a temptation to work in one area, in the illustrated case that of becoming task oriented. Taking part in the role- playing were: Mrs. Myrtle Walkom, Mitchell; Rev. William Moore, St. Marys; Mrs. Leila Finkbeiner, Exeter; Rev. Rae Grant, Listowel; Mrs. Dorothy Eedy, St. Marys; and Bob Southcott, Grand Bend. A second feature of the communication's presen- tation was Miss Brown's interview of Rev. George Cox, Conference staff officer for communications and stewardship. The questioning emphasized the grass roots approach of the United Church. -Mr. Cox said that Presbyteries need good teams of informed persons. In answer to a question the Conference official stated that resource people such as himself- help to work through the policies of the church. A spirited debate developed in a discussion on finances. The Monkton Official Board presented a resolution to reduce expenses of Presbytery and Conference in order to hold allocations to an annual increase of not more than six percent Rev. Nor- man Gibson, Central United, Stratford, on the other hand asked that the full expenses of delegates to Conference be underwritten. The matters were referred to the executive. Rev. Michael Bolger's detailed written and verbal reports carne .in for com- mendation. The World Outreach Division chair- person in his verbal presentation referred to the contrast of tourist and native life in the Caribbean. Suggestions were given on how to teduce this impact. In her Stewardship report Mrs. Doris Zurbrigg, Listowel stated that Mission' and Service givings are in advance of 1977 and she en- couraged congregations to keep up the momentum., A film strip, "Partners," ap- pealing to the 37 percent of members who do not give to M&S was reviewed. ORGANIZE FOR PLOW MATCH Mrs. Myrtle Walkom outlined the church's preparation for participation in the International Plowing Match to be held near Wingham in the fall. The,. Presbytery has been divided into five sections with each section manning the church's booth for a day. Presbytery authorized the committee on extension to meet with the Centralia pastoral charge to discuss extension work in Huron Park. The court also ap- proved an addition to the Atwood church for extra Sunday School facilities, meeting room and church office. It was reported that Camp -Bimini had been broken into. Dishes and silver had been taken. PERSONNEL Personnel changes were reported to the court by Rev. Stanley McDonald, Lon- desboro. Hensall and Kirkton- Woodham are vacant charges requiring time to call. Rev. Donald Beck of the former has been called to Corunn°a. Mr. Beck has been chair- person of finance for some years. As well he is treasurer of Conference. Rev, Percy Brown is retiring from Kirkton-Woodham. Presbytery accepted the call to Exeter United Church of Rev. James E. Forsythe, Kingsville. He succeeds Rev. Glen Wright who has been called by the task force of Middlesex Presbytery to work in the area of • new church development in South London. The nomination of Rev. Norman Pick, Ontario St. United, Clinton, as chair- person of finance was ac- cepted. Recognized on their retirement were Rev. James Reddoch, Bayfield, Rev. E.S. Stephens, Brucefield, Rev. Bert Daynard, Hibbert, Rev. Mervyn Reuber, Seaforth, Rev. Harold Currie, Sebringville, Rev. John Davies, Parkview, Stratford and Rev. John Stinson, Listowel. Rev. Glen Wright, Exeter, Rev. Donald Beck and Mr. Terry Somerville, Centralia, who are leaving the Presbytery were also recognized. Rev. George Sachs, retired, was welcomed back to the Presbytery and Rev. Bruce Eaton, recently returned from Zaire, was welcomed as the new minister of Sebringville United. The Belgrave meeting was Rev. John Oestreicher's last as chairman. The Clinton clergyman introduced his successor, Harold Knisley, Goderich. Minister ot` the host church is Rev. John Roberts. NOTICE No Spring Clean -Up Garden refuse, and tree limbs placed in con- tainers will be picked, up with regular gar- bage only. Strict enforcement of By -flaws No. 38 of 1960 and 13 of 1971 will be enforced. Barry J. McCabe Clark -Treasurer Town of Oodorich Grace Neville GODER ICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, MAY 4, 1978—PAGE 7A Ahmeek, Maple Leaf IODE in Goderich Mrs. Ralph (Grace) Neville is the Regent of the Ahmeek Chapter I.O.D.E. There are 35 members in this chapter which meets the first Monday afternoon of each month and the interest is there according to Mrs. Neville who says she herself thoroughly enjoys everything she does for I.O.D.E. At the Ahmeek meetings, projects are discussed, ways of making money figured out and mail from the Provincial and National Chapters read. Besides business though, says Mrs. Neville, the meetings are planned to be interesting since it is important to have. fun as well. Mrs. Neville has lived in Goderich since 1952 and has been in the Ahmeek Chapter for about 12 years. It was the I.O.D.E. she says which first started to give her some self- confidence. She once heard the Honorable Pauline McGibbon say the very same thing about herself at an I.O.D.E. meeting and often thinks of her. Mrs. Neville says only by taking an office, will one really understand I.O.D.E. and she emphasizes that Musical sermon captivates North Street congregation A large attentive congregation attended the morning service at North Street United church on Sunday, April 30 to hear the captivating musical sermon, "The Story - Tellin' Man". • This sermon, written by Ken. Medema, told four of Jesus' parables in con- temporary style. The script and music were adapted by "the director, Mrs. Irla Stewart. The junior choir, Goderich Teen Tones, and a" drama group. were ac- companied by Paul Howe, piano; Garry Peters, flute; Pam Money,, Jennifer Ron Butler, Elizabeth and Krus'pe,' Lisa McIntosh, Lisa Ernie •McMillan, trumpets; Morgan, Patti Rean, Mar - and John Scaman, per- jorie Taylor, Norman cussion. MacLennan, Donna Taylor, Louise Yocco, Jennifer Peters, Jennifer Allan; Kerry, Baker, John King, Susan Murphy, Stacey Rean, Leslie Roche and Laura Wark. The four parables dramatized were The Lost Shaddich, Sandra Lane, Phil Coin (St. Luke 15:8), My Main Jr., Grant . Garrow, Sheep Is Lost (St. Luke 15; 3- Eliza,beth Bundy, Jo,hn 5), My Son Is Lost (St. Luke Pets, Michael Howe, Karen 15:11-13) and Beaten Up On Bu/hell, Leslie Reany, .The Highway '(St. Luke 10:30- Milrray Lane, Robin Wark, "32). The drama group was composed of North Street United Church young people. Those participating were Rob Bundy as "The Story Tellin' Man", Su-san Main, Debbie International Sun Day ends in Sun»ance On Wednesday/ May 3, citizens in communities all around the world will celebrate International Sun Day. The celebration's goals are to educate the public about solar potentials and to promote the development of safe, renewable and non- polluting on-site energy sources. "The quantity of solar energy striking the earth's surface in just ten:days is the equivalent of this plant's total reserve of fossil fuels," says Melvin Calvin, Nobel Laureate Chemistry. 'International Sun Day will be..celebrated' in Toronto on May 3, the final day of the Canadian Energy Exposition at Harbourfront, 235 Queen's Quay St., West (Direct Winters Building), At 2 p.m. a seminar will he held on the Alternative Energy Industry in Ontario and in the evening a SUN dance will he held. Residents of Huron and Bruce Counties are especially invited to visit the Energy Conservation Centre at Lucknow (next to the Sentinel Office) or at Goderich', 36A West Street ."(above Bluewater Cleaners), for free coffee in celebration of SUN DAY. Opening rs b-ito small 111 business BILL LI'CHTI one of our representatives will be at The Bedford Hotel, GODERICH on the 2nd 8, 4th Tuesdays of each month Tuesday, May 9th If you require financing to start, modernize or expand your business and are unable to obtain it elsewhere on reasonable terms and conditions or if you are interested in the FBDB management services of counselling and training or wish information on government programs available for your business, talk to our representative. FEDERAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT. BANK For prior iinforrnat'ion coil 27156)30 or Write 1036 Ontario Street, Strafford one's work doesn't end with the meetings. Mrs. Neville says the Ahmeek Chapter has a very congenial group of ladies without whom chapter couldn't•operate. The chapter would also welcome any new members who, if interested, can contact Mrs: Neville. "I could go on and on about I.O.D.E., " Mrs. Neville says enthusiastically. As for education, the Ahmeek Chapter sends money to the provincial and national chapters to help keep native Indian schools in Canada alive with books, equipment, etc. They help to promote national student pen pal programs, essay contests and learning disability programs. Locally the chapter gives awards to the various schools and at one time gave a bursary help student nurses. They help to encourage Canadian content in thi' col -Int -de -,len hr -In preserve Canada's history with books, art work and antiques presented to galleries and libraries and by celebrating historical events. The Northwest Territories and Labrador are focal points in Canada for national I.O.D.E. projects says Mrs. Neville and the Ahmeek Chapter helps to contribute towards these. Layettes, incubators, aural testing equipment, hearing aids and S.O.S. medical and emergency kits for hunter and trappers •are sent to nursing stations in these areas. 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