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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 22 Aug 1984, p. 3

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^enafoche - 'iVeddinÿ Trinity United Church, Bowmanville, formed a lovely setting for the marriage of Donnie Reekie and Otto Geratschek on Saturday, May 19th, 1984, at 4:30 p.m. with the Reverend John Peters officiating. officiating. Parents of the bride are Mr. and Mrs. James Reekie of Oshawa, and parents of the groom are Mrs. Gisela Geratschek of Bowmanville and the late Mr. Otto Geratschek. Geratschek. The bride given in marriage by her parents was lovely in a formal gown of white chiffon over taffeta which featured a long, soft chapel train, and a high neckline. A headpiece held a veil of Chantilly lace and she carried a bridal bouquet of white and red roses, baby's breath and fern. Robin, of Calgary and a sister of the bride, was the' matron of honour, and Jim was the best man. Also assis ting were Kelly, Danny and Greg. The mother of the bride received the guests at a reception reception held at the Lions Centre, Bowmanville, in a formal yellow gown, matching accessories, accessories, and a corsage of red roses. Mr. and Mrs. Geratschek left for a honeymoon in Northern Ontario and are now residing in Calgary, Alberta. McRobbie Photo "This Election Is About Jobs" "It is about creating new jobs, and just as important, saving existing jobs. If you send me to Ottawa as your M.P. I'll fight for jobs." DARCE CAMPBELL Caring and Capable!... Committee Room Phone Numbers: Bowmanville 623-1157 Cobourg 372-7345 Port Hope 885-2035 Authorized by C.B. Lynch, Official Agent for Darce Campbell OSHAWA 140SimcoeSt. (Just S. of John St.) 579-1655 AJAX SCARB0R0 = 1313 Harwood N. (Just N. of Hwy 401) 686-0719 553 Markham Rd. (Just S. of Lawrence) 431-4458 THE WALLPAPER CENTRE OPEN THURSDAY and FRIDAY NIGHTS UNTIL NINE H The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, August 22,1984 lowwUon - t ifândh man iÆc ÇhonneM - ^£o<Àe In a candlelight, double ring ceremony, on Saturday, February 11th, 1984, in Ebenezer Ebenezer United Church, the Reverend Mark Elliott united in marriage, Sandra Judith Locke and Burton Gerald McDonnell. The bride's parents are Jack and Shirley Locke, and the groom's parents are Margaret McDonnell, and the late James McDonnell. As the bride walked down the aisle with her father, the soloist Lily Tymciu sang "Surely the Presence." The bride was lovely in a formal gown of white organza which featured a high neckline, neckline, full Bishop sleeves, a bodice of Venise lace and pearls, with a full lace skirt flowing into a chapel train. A matching Victorian cap held a two tiered veil. The maid of honour was Karen Osborne of Courtice, Seventy-five Churches To be Planted During Next Two Years Seventy-five : new churches will be planted in the next two years, says the energetic General Superintendent Superintendent of the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada. And that's just the short-term goal of this Canadian church leader. The long term objective is to plant 400 new churches in the next ten years. Taking a leaf out of the history books, Rev. James MacKnight believes The Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada should do today what the Methodists did 100 years ago. "The old-time Methodists planted churches every few miles in urban and rural Canada. That is what made our nation nation great. Canada has been a God-fearing country with high moral standards and a sense of spiritual revival. Canada is now in a moral and spiritual crisis. We must have a spiritual awakening awakening once again." Abortion on demand,pornography, demand,pornography, prostitution) lotteries, lotteries, divorce, the abuse of The Lord's Day, and a wave of social problems indicate that Canada is hurting and needs a spiritual awakening. awakening. The dynamic expansion of church planting is designed designed to meet that need. In his opening address to the 36th Biennial General Conference of The Pentecostal Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada Canada to be held in Saint John, New Brunswick, August 23 - 28, Rev. MacKnight will outline Canada's problems relating to the laws of God that we, as a nation, have 1 broken. Ills message will be "Canada's Dilcmna, The Responsibility of The Church, and God's Response." Response." The theme of the Conference is, "IT IS TIME-" Over 1,000 delegates and visitors arc expected to register register for this event with a voting constituency of over 600. Over 1.5 million dollars is expected to be raised from across Canada in the giant Offcrama to be held Sunday afternoon, August 26, The money will he used to plant t(i6 ^Begt in Sight" i... churches in major cities in Canada andj- around the world. The Pentecostal Assemblies Assemblies of Canada was incorporated incorporated in 1919 with 20 churches. It now has 999 congregations with 163,892 adherents across Canada. Rev. W. Whitman of Liberty Liberty Pentecostal Church in Bowmanville, will be part of the contingent of P.A.O.C. clergymen from the Durham Region who will be attending the 36th Biennial General Conference of this Pentecostal denomination in Saint John, N.B., during the week of August 23 to 28, 1984. Recent Graduate and the bridesmaids were Nancy Locke, sister of the bride, Irene Locke, sister-in- law, and Lisa Lewchuk, a cousin. They were gowned alike in formal Victorian style, cocktail length, dusty rose taffeta gowns. Flower girls were nieces of the groom, Kelly Bloye and Kathy McDonnell. Best man was Duke McDonnell, and the ushers were Bill and Ed McDonnell, all brothers of the groom, and Randy Locke, brother of the bride. The ring bearers were Micheal Bloye and David McDonnell, nephews of the groom. The groom and his attendants wore ascot grey tails with dusty rose cumber- bunds. Master of ceremonies at the reception held at the Lions Centre, Bowmanville, was Ron Osborne, with the toast to the bride given by George Moore. Prior to the wedding the bride was honoured at miscellaneous miscellaneous showers given by Karen Osborne, and by Ebenezer Church, and family showers given by her Litov- chik aunts, and by Deb McDonnell and Wilma Bloye at the Marie McLaughlin residence. residence. Mrs. Margaret McDonnell entertained the wedding party with dinner after the rehearsal. rehearsal. Janet Hindman and Les Morrison were united in marriage on Friday, July 20th, 1984, at 7 p.m. in Trinity United Church, Bowmanville, by the Reverend John Peters. The organist was Mr. John Crookshank. The bride's parents are Barb and Orv. Hindman, R.R. 1, Hampton, and the groom's parents are Betty and Cecil Morrison, 50 Hunt Street, Bowmanville. Given in marriage by her father the bride was lovely in the satin and lace gown worn by her mother on her wedding day. Wearing a matching hat, the bride carried a bouquet of yellow orchids, pink roses and ivy. The matron -of honour Dorothy Ryan, a sister of the bride, and the bridesmaids Sheila Burgess, cousin of the bride, and Sharon Brooks were gowned alike in royal blue tafetta gowns. Best man was Ross Avery, and the ushers were Neil Ryan and Doug Goodmurphy. The groom and his attendants wore gray tuxedoes. Receiving the guests at the reception held at the Orono Community Centre, the bride's mother wore a mint green dress with pink rose corsage, and the groom's mother wore a fuschia pink dress and pink rose corsage. Leaving for a honeymoon at Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, the bride wore a pink dress with a pink orchid corsage. Mr. and Mrs. Morrison are now residing in Hampton. MEMO: Watch for the GRAND OPENING Of OlUl£ U~aifZLOtZl 49 KING ST. WEST - BOWMANVILLE Watch next week 1 s paper for complete details. ALAN WILLISON Alan Willison of Oshawa, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Willison of Bowmanville, graduated recently from York University, Glendon College with an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in Economics. The graduate of Courtice Secondary School is employed at General Motors in the head office, Finance Dept. shorney's opticians MARK BINGHAM - MANAGER 30 KING ST. 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