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.............e Orono Churches setting sights on the future Lay Reader, Gord Leek and Rev. Bob Hm-rtey at St. Saviours St. Saviour's welcomes you Both the Orono United Church and St. Saviours Anglican Church in Orono are dusting off the welcomne mat and extending invitations to area citizens to take part in their ministry in the community. The two congregations are well established in the community but have been affected by a trend of the times recording a drop in involvement from the citizens of the community. A valiant effort is being made at both churches so as to welcome new inembers and provide a comfortable atmosphere for those who venture out to take part in worship and the activities of the church as it relates to the community and the individual. 1St. Saviour's notes that it is a traditional Anglican Church but are prayerfully and caringly changing their focus to reflect the needs of their people and the time in which we now live. In welcoming new members they want them to feel com- fortable and blessed with the association with the church. Services are held at 9:30 a.m. Sunday mornings with commun- ion being the first and third Sundays. Once a month there is a youth oriented service using a more contemporary style of worship but in keeping with the scriptural basis of Anglicanism. The other Sunday involves a service of momning prayer conducted by the Lay Reader, Mr. Gord Leek. Members of the congregation participate as readers at each of die services. Orono United The Orono United Churcli, like St. Saviour's, is moving ahead with plans to create interest in the church, its place in the com- munity and its teachings. To this end Orono United has launched a number of under- takings such as'the family talent show night and dinner of last month which in effect turned out to be a pleasant community- /family ouing. .The Rev. Bob Hartley, B.Th.M.A, is a graduate of Boston University in 1966 majoring in Psychology and pastoral counselling. He is at St. Saviours on Sunday and Friday. He resides in Omemee with his wife and two children. He is the interim minister at St. Saviour's and is involved in group programs and counselling. During the regular worship service there is provision for infants at the Nursery for childrený Up to five years of age. The Nursery has its own program including game, play and projects. The church also has what is called "he Kids Group" for ages six to eleven and as well a Youth Group for children of age from 12 to 18. The Youth Group meets every other Sunday. The church notes it has an active Altar Guild and as well tie Anglican Church Womens group. The Church has a strong family atmosphere and a number of outreach activities during the year include the Salad Supper, Guess Who's Coming to Dinner and the bi-annual Dinner Theatre. In speaking to a member of the congregation it was stated that they are blessed to have Rev. Bob Hartley as their minister who is quiet beloved by the congre- gation. The welcomeimat isout at St. Saviour's. "He brings the story of christianity to life and hie operates with a gentleness. A social period follows the Sunday morning service. steppi ng out Midway through 1994 the Church launched what is known as the LOGOS group, a group of teenagers who meet every Tuesday after school and into the early evening at the church. Although the group at this point is small in numbers they are consistant in their attendance with assistance from adults as table parents. The group ranges in age from 13 years to 16 years. The LOGOS programn includes sessions in Faith For Life, a meal time, event as well as an Activity Program event of music and drama. The group has been able to assemble some musical instru- menits; guitars, keyboard and drums. In speaking with Rev. Dr. Mervin Russell he points to the formation of a Lay Pastoral Visitors group totalling some 22 from the congregation. H-e said, the group will assist in the ministry of friendship and undertake some outreach programs. Orono United in partnership with Clarington Community Care jorganize and serve a monthly Seniors' Luncheon Out event on Ithe fourth Wednesday of the successful and added to the outing is always a programn of entertainment. Coming up onl Wednesday, March lst and Wednesday, March 8th is a dinner outing at the church for the modest sumn of .$5.00. Table leaders have been appointed to encourage at least eight to attend at their table for the evening. The program will include slides and a video of the present as well as a look into the future as far as the church is concerned. 1Rev. Russell said the table leaders are receiving encouraging response to their invitations. The dinners will give an opportunity for the church to present the future plan to make the church totally wheel-chair accessible. The annual congregational meeting gave their approval for the project of wheel-chair accessible at an estimated cost of $80,00.O.f this sum an amount of $40,000 is expected to be provided by the provincial government.- Rev. Russell said there would be changes to the extemnal ramp into the church and to the sanctuary level. A self-operated lift to bc located in the front/south cloakroom will provîde the means to reach the basement level of the church. Washrooms will be relocated from this corner in the basement level. The washrooms will be moved to the present storage room on the forth side of the basement. Rev. Dr. Russell points Out that many community organiz- ations do make use of the basement auditorium on a regular basis including the Horticultural Society, the Scouts, Brownies along with A.A and others. He said the installation of the lift will provide a facility to which all will have access. The community organizations and individuals are being asked to consider their support to the lift project and that an early reply of financial support would help the church in its grant application to the province. Rev. Russell said he has been encouraged with support that is being shown towards the church. "lt is coming together", he said. *Popcorn Chicken - Mountain Wmngs -0 Mountain Dinners *Macaroni Salad, CreamY COleslaw, Potato Salad BUCKET of Chicken - 9 PC. - $10-95; 15 pc. - $15.99; 20 Pc. - $19.99 flou> arailable at: THE GREEN LEAF RESTAURANT & TAVERN "Try Mountain Boy Catering" 28 KING ST. 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