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i I Tyrone Church Congregation Celebrates 125th Anniversary The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, June 15,1994 " fe Artist's Workshop Shows Finer Points of Santa Claus Painting The gloriously sunny air was charged with excitement, nostalgia, mystery and expectation at Tyrone United Church on Sunday, June 5, 1994. Early summer was emphasized by the bouquets of lilacs which decorated decorated the sanctuary. All former ministers ministers of Tyrone Church had been invited invited to come and speak at the fourth service to celebrate 125 years of worship worship in the present building. Present were Reverend Arthur Cresswell and his wife, Ruth, who ministered from 1945 to 1950; Reverend Reverend Donald Lute and his wife, Evelyn, Evelyn, 1950 to 1954; Reverend Fred Jackson and his wife, Helen, 1954 to 1960, Reverend McKinncll who ministered ministered 1986 to 1988 was accompanied accompanied by his wife, Earla, Reverend Bonnie Kelly who ministered .1988 to 1993. j Although it was a pleasure to be in touch again with those who could not return for the clay, regrets were received from Reverend Gcerlof Lok- horst, Ottawa, who ministered 1960 to 1962; Reverend David Northcy and Betty, Strathroy, 1965 to 1969, Reverend Lcceister Bigby and Hazel, Montreal, 1973 to 1976, Reverend Harold Kempling and Nonna, Brace- bridge, 1976 to 1982, Pastor Joe La- fave and Kay, Nova Scotia 1982 to 1986. grandson of a former minister of long ago, the Reverend J. Wesley Down. Mr. McLaughlin renewed acquaintances, acquaintances, related a poignant memory and brought greetings which were much appreciated. _ The special choir, which was comprised comprised of present and former members members of choirs in Tyrone church, sang "The Lord's Prayer" a capclla, and "Walk Willi Us Lord", directed and accompanied by Jacqueline Vancyk. The delightful Junior Choir sang "God Sees the Little Sparrow Fall", led by Jane Kocnc. Jacqueline Va- neyk was accompanist and organist, and also played the prelude, "In a Monastery Garden". Jane Kocne, pianist, pianist, accompanied the organ music for the hymn-singing. Scriptures were read by Jake Koene and Pat Drysdalc. Nursery care was provided by Rebecca and Jessica Archibald and Lori Woodley. Ushers and greeters were Pat Drys- dale, Marion Hoar and Bessie Vancyk. Vancyk. Appreciation was expressed to the anniversary committee members, Jac queline Vancyk, Pat Drysdalc, David Craig, Marion Hoar, Bessie Vancyk and Jake Kocnc, and all those who have helped over the past year of excellent excellent celebrations. Following the service, lunch, including including a cake which beautifully depicted depicted the church building, was served by the Outreach Committee and the U.C.W. while" much conver- sation.was enjoyed. Surprise Presentation Taking advantage of the attendance attendance of so many people in the congregation congregation and in the choir who are witnesses to the musical service so generously given by Jacqueline Vancyk Vancyk as church organist, accompanist, accompanist, mentor, etc., choir member Gail Hasiuk, assisted by long-time choir member Marion Hoar, honoured Jacqueline Jacqueline verbally and presented gifts on behalf of the congregation, as Jacqueline Jacqueline retires as organist at the end of June. Please see a more detailed account in the Statesman soon. by Bessie Vaneyk While it may have looked like a workshop to make surfboards, these women were actually painting six-foot Santa Clauses on Thursday, June 9, at a home on Solina Rd. Workshop facilitator and folk artist extraordinaire, Louise MaCauley-Bannon, is seen here showing participants how to shade in the face of a Santa with a double- edged sponge-tipped paint brush. ■ Three people from Tyrone who have become ministers also sent regrets: regrets: Reverend Ralph Hills, Graven- hurst, who is recovering from a heart attack, wrote memories of people and of growing up in Tyrone church and Sunday School; Reverend John Worry, Worry, Saskatchewan, and Reverend Dawn Vaneyk, Sudbury, who gave birth to a son in May. Each minister favoured the congregation congregation with reminiscences of his and her tenure at Tyrone, and true to their calling, each one left an inspiring inspiring glow of insight. Reverend Cresswell, who confesses confesses that John Wesley remains one of his favourite preachers, persuaded his listeners toward deep spiritual recognition recognition of "the Christ within each one of us,"Among Reverend Cresswell's recollections were some circumstances circumstances of the building of the new manse in the 1940's. Reverend Lute reminisced about repair' and refurbishing of the church building. "One of the delights", he said, "is when you come back and the "young pocple" arc carrying on. I like little churches, big enough to accommodate accommodate some people who believe in preserving what is good, and expressing expressing the word of God. You" are Building the future every day." ,,,f ; Reverend Jackson traced his vc- " hues of ministry through the years. His activities have included an interesting interesting visit to the Soviet Union where worship was a cherished privilege. Reverend Jackson recalled being guest speaker at the Tyrone School reunion in 1982, and commented, "I admire that you have flourished." Reverend McKinnell remembered enthusiastically arriving from Saskatchewan Saskatchewan to "the glorious green hills and people so keen". His ministry ministry was at the time when the United Church of Canada nation-wide was struggling with the issue of whether or not to ordain homosexuals, and at the time of the search for a permanent permanent dump-site for nuclear waste locally. locally. Reverend McKinncll said, "At anniversaries...it's not just the joy and good things wc need to remember, remember, we also need to think of things on the cutting edge of life, our pain and our struggles. I think that's where wc meet Christ." Reverend McKinncll's descriptive poem of his time in Tyrone ended on a note of conciliation and hope. I Reverend Bonnie Kelly stated "I had never had the great privilege of Working in a farming community and when I came here it was all new and wonderful, and even now, tremendously tremendously strengthening." Working now in Kccwatin, Ontario, Bonnie compared compared Tyrone folk with Anishnabc natives who revere the land, "because ypu arc in the native understanding of keepers of the land; you arc people of the land - your forefathers and fçrcmothcrs arc here in the wind and in the brooks and in the meadow clouds and when the Bible speaks of being surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses, wc definitely arc to-day and every day." [ Mrs. Michelle I-Iofman, supply minister at Tyrone admirably conducted conducted the service. David Craig read the names and greetings of those unable unable to attend, and introduced the guest speakers. Mrs. Doreen Park welcomed a special visitor, Reverend Bob McLaughlin, Peterborough, the 2? o ■ s " • < z m toy « iZê! Computing Classes Now providing classes for those afraid of what they think theydonUnow. 11 AVIUnt! MYSTUK1I1S 01' Tl III COMl'trillR W0RIJ) MAUI! HAS Y Wrill*A WINDOW ON 'll 111 WORLD OH COMITORS' 10110URS OH INSTRUCTION IN 4 HASILY SCI IliDlMD SUSSIONS. I'liRSONAI. CLASSICS OH 10 STUDIiNTS COURSES AVAILAIlUiYHAR ROUND SI'IICIAI.TV C0URSI1S ÀRRAN0I1D Ixal, mtcsintrvkl mlmtMiiint end intimait cLmmütSIttp i OwtM'lf StnvttlhtltyailMtfr imtrmntnifliiimtnti. 623-6925 elter Together Yma'll be hearing a lot of this slogan over the coining months. And you'll be seeing a lot of Alvin, the new kid in town. Alvin and his faithful companion Diggs are messengers from Memorial Hospital - Bowmanville. They're here to tell everyone about the IFJe'Fe BetteF Together fundraising campaign. Our goal is $25© g ©@© to buy special equipment for the surgery, surgery, laboratory, and cardiology areas at the hospital. does the hospital need ' this money? You've probably heard lots of stories about what is happening to hospitals, and how the amount of funding to hospitals from government is shrinking. The bad news is that the stories are true. It's even more important now for us to find ways to raise additional revenue so we can maintain die very best level of care available for you and your family, friends and neighbours. The good! and comfortable during and after an operation. It works like a large hairdryer, blowing warm air through perforations in a disposable, full- body cover. In the picture, you'll see some equipment that looks like a stereo set. In fact, this is a video. g=9Strose@pe used to examine examine the esophagus, stomach and duodenum for ulcers, cancers and causes of bleeding. This scope is equipped with a video camera that projects a magnified picture onto a screen -during the--procedure.- The Camera has the capacity to fast freeze and take still photos. It can also be equipped to take videos of the entire procedure. Other scopes are needed as well. The tally for the operating room is $50,000. In our second picture, Diggs is standing in front of a large piece of equipment in the lab. This is a ibiocheumsturgr asiahjseF. It has amazing capabilities, and al- 4x\ \ .:,mpst ..everyome. entering- the hospital, will benéfit from its services. The unit' 1 performs all basic chemistry tests, analyzing analyzing from one to 23 different tests on a sample from one person. Its advanced capabilities will shorten waiting times for patients and staff because because tests are processed more quickly. The cost of the new biochemistry analyzer analyzer is $1175,©®©. In our third picture, Alvin is in the cardiology cardiology department where he's trying out an EC© machine. This equipment sup- ' plies a permanent tracing of the electrical activity of the heart. The tracing can indicate any interruption of normal activity activity due to muscle damage of the heart caused by a heart attack. It can also show abnormal electrical activity caused by irregular electrical impulses where a patient may need a pacemaker. We are presently doing about 350 EGG tracings per month. Cardiology area equipment needs total $25,©0®. Your donation is vety important, and EVERY contribution makes a positive impact on the lives of people in your community. Please join us in demonstrating how We're Better Together. news is that we're committed to working with the community to be able to offer new services and keep our technology technology current. In February another surgeon joined our medical staff. With Dr. Hardy on board, we can perform more procedures and treat more people. Alvin and Diggs are demonstrating some of the equipment needed for the surgery area. You've probably seen a stretcher before, but you may not be familiar with :t warming device. 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