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New Baptist Church Holds Officiai Opening in Bowmanville and Oshawa Hlospitals as the resuit of a heart-attack. He is making a good recovery since receiving a "pacemaker." Debbie and Darlene Vine spent the weekend with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Bowers. Saturdav evening visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Bowers were Mr. and Mrs. Zack Adams, Bowmanville. On Saturday, Mr. and Mrs. Grahame Fish were evening dinner and over-night guests of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Bannister, and family, Lindsay., The George Bowers visited for Sunday evening dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Bert, Bowers, John and Brian, Oshawa. On Wednesday evening about thirty friends and neigh- bours met at the lovely home of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Robrer to honour bride-elect Stephanie prior to her marriage. The guest of, honor and her assistants, Beverley Mont- gomery and Ann Penwarden were given seats of honour in gaily decorated chairs. Two interesting and thought-provoking contests were conducted by Flo Shaw and Lynda JenkinIs which were won by Donna Prosser and Anne Lee. For, the "scrambled word" contest several had 100 per cent correct and Anne won by elimination. Debbie Prosser also assist- ed with the beautiful miscel- laneous gifts. Everything Stephanie will need for house- keeping were included-dishes, silverware, kettie, mixer, linen, etc. also three lovely wall plaques. Stephanie graciously thanked her friends and modelled the traditional hat which was fashioned by Beverley. A most delîcious lunch which included wedding cake was served bythe hostess and her assistants. Best wishes for much happiness are extended to Stephanie and her fiance Brian Weston. Wedding belîs will be -ringing early in December. Bazaar and Bake Sale Thursday w-as a gala even- ing at Nestleton Community Centre when Court Lady Snowbird were hosts for their Annual Bazaar and Bake Sale, Each year this event becomes more popdar and the largE crowd in attendance this yeai was most gratifying to thE ladies for their super efforts. Mr. Stan McNeely of Wil- liams' Point congratulated thi group and in a short address, he declared the bazaar officially opened. For the programme, Mrs. Dixon, music supervisor and about thirty grade 6, 7 and E pupils of Cartwright Central Public School entertained witl several delightful choral niumrbers whichi receiveé hearty applause for their finE rendîtion. Twenty-four tables, whicl had their full quota of guests, were, centred wîth ýassorteè cookies, squares and fruit bread. Tea. coffee and punch complimented these foi an appetizing lunch.,, Several'long tables in thE centre of the hall werE over-flowing with pies, cakes, muffins, head candy and a finE display of craft work. If yoî were taîl and had long arms you were fortunate in ob- The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, November 30, 1977 y taining some of these delect- evening had been spent rable foods, The crowd was people were back in theii immense and eager and in a homes again. The h s few minutes most were sold extend their appreciati( ýe and once again the tables were ail who assisted and t( ,r bare. public for their co-oper e The moment arrived for and patronage. L which ail had been waiting. Sunday Service 1-Four lucky door prizes were In the Presbyterian Ch~ e donated, but namýes are not Miss Dorothy; Bu] ;,available. District Deputy Deacones%, read the Scri] r Joan Gibson of Bowmanville passage, Mathew 4:1-10. made the ginger-bread draw.' only catcha glimpse of( L Mrs. Catherine Johnston (nee world, Life is really like, d Cathy Prosser, a recent bride) in landscaping. We are ha Sof Prince Albert won the a site - a piece of 'God's îginger-bread house. Mrs. There are many opportui h George Heaslip, Nestleton, the and many limitations. VV 1,Christmas sleigh, Mrs. Irene all part of God's1 maryE d Szczuro, Nestleton, the Christ- plan. He offers us et mas Tree. The Christmas life. There is a purpose ii cake was won by Mrs. life. We are not just wa h Bartley, R.R. Blackstock and up and down a road endlE 3,the braided rug by Mrm. Ourfeelings change whe d Lawrence Malcolm, R.R. see our walk as a nature SNestieton. About thirty or a task we are on, or a Sassorted articles were to someone or somewij r arranged on a table for the God gives hope and purpi penny sale and many received Mr. Stan McNeely favc Svery worthwhile and useful with a solo, "O Come, O ( e articles on this draw. Emmanuel." Court Snow bird is a well There was no church ii e organized group. Everyone United Church, Nestleton u works and everything pro- Young People of Oshawa s ceeds according to schedule. in charge of the! servi< -By 9:45 p.m. an enjoyable Blackstock. it and ir own ladies ion to to the iurch, ilmfer, ipture )"We God's a job knded, plan. anities Ve are 7llous >ernal in our lking lessly. ýn we ewalk avisit where. pose." 7oured Comne, in the m, but were ie at Pastor Roger Fellows op ens the service, assisted by Rev. Last Saturday, about 140 people gathered, for the official opening of the new Bowmanville Baptist Church building. The facilities had been in use since Thanksgiv- ing but final touches, in- cluding installation of pews, were only completed last week. Guest speaker for the occa- sion was Rev. Jack Hannah of Pickering, and Mrs. Vivian Weatherall, one of the church members, was the soloist. Two of the former pastors were present, Fred Halse who served the congregation from 1954 to 1957-, and Grant Gordon, pastor of the church from 1967 to 1972. They gave some of the highlights of their ministry in Bowmanville. One of the more humorous moments was when Mr. Gor- don recalled borrowing a camel from the zoo for the church's float in the Santa Claus parade. He advised that if the idea was ever repeated, two people should direct the camel, one with a long rope, well ahead of the animal to avoid being spat upon, and the other well. behind, preferably with a bucket and shovel. The present pastor, Roger Fellows, conducted the ser- vice and also gave a brief pastor for almost fi history of the church. In 1938, About four years a team from Calvary Baptist church, began Church in Oshawa held open attempts to secure1 air services in Bowmanville. new building. After1 Out of these meetings a efforts were thwarte, Sunday School was started in to purchase was ma( the Ontario Street pu~blie acres on the third c school, then the South Ward just west of Liberty public school. Classes contin- becajuse of a seriE ued there for 10 years. in 1948 stadles thedeal wasi services were begun in the until October of last Union Hall. In 1950 a plot of the meantime the land was donated to the congregation had in church. An adjacent piece was the Ontario Streetç bought and the old Advent its morning services, Church from Solina was began in the Sprîng purchased and moved to 14 constructed by Nelson Street. It was then, Delaney- of Calvarx known as the Bowmanville Church in Oshawa, Baptist Mission. The building Total area of the nE was 100 years old when is '5600 square i moved. After the move a auditorium seats if number of additions were designed for expa made to the building over a 10 accommodate about year period. The church has a]i The church has had il many visitors to the pastors iy i ts 29 year history. A recent series o: The longest pastorate to date meetings was par is the seven years served by well attended. The p Elmore Boomer from 1960 to congregation are( 1967. Mr. Fellows has been with their new facil NEST'LE,,,TO H is many friends are Little Britain were pleased that Mr, Don Frew~ callers with Mrs, returned from Oshawa Hos- Gilîson. pital on Tuesday and is now Mr. MalcolmE convalescing at home. Toronto, is spending Mrs. Len Mennen has been of weeks with Mr.i homne one week following eight Victor Malcolm weekçs in Sunnybrook Htos- Elmer Wright. pital. She continues to im- During the past wi prove each day. Friends and Grace Green of Linc neighbours have been most a guest of lier bro kind and sheextends a sincere sister-in-law, Mr. thank you to all. Arthur McColl and On Sunday of last week, Mr. and Mrs. Jini Mrs. Ed Lawson andBruce, Brad and Mamnie o visited for evening dînner with visited for. Saturdaý Miss Lillian Lawson, Lindsay. dinner with Mr. and Mr. and Mrs. Grahame Fish Lee, Debbie and Da hosted an evening of Bingo for the Senior Citizens on Satur- On Sunday morti day, November 19. Lawrence Cooledge Mr. Ralph Sadier, Mr. aniedhler daughter ai Richard Mackenzie and Mr: law, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Lawson enjoyed a trip Morris and Ronnieà to Ottawa on Tuesday. for a lovely drive1 Sunday visitors with Mrs. Lake where they vi Larmen Hyland were hier Craft Shop. Christma daughter and husband, Mr. tions are unique and Mrs. Maurice Samelîs and leather goods are Wendy, Peterborough. quality. Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Hill of Mrs. Arnold Willia A. H. (Bert) Johnston of London Life Insurance Company Wins National Quality Award for 1977 This is the llth timne Mr. Johnston has qualified for this award. This award is in recognition of outstanding service to policyholders and the conserva- tion of their insurance benefits. The award is sponsored by the Life Underwriters Association of Canada, the Canadian Life Insurance Association and the Life Insurance Marketing and Research Organization.