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Port Perry Star, 31 Oct 1989, p. 29

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Nestleton Presbyterian Church On October 29, 11 a.m. with joint attendance of Ballyduff and Nestleton congregations, a larger number than usual was present for service, conducted by Rev. Fred Swann. Responsive Psalm reading was No. 34, and Scripture reading I Corinthians 2. Joyce Taylor played the organ. Rev. Swann spoke of his con- nections with the two congrega- tions from 1961, and the on-going struggle of two small churches trying to keep active...over the years. Now due to health reasons, he will be visiting as supply minister occasionally and Rev. S. McEntyre, Moderator, will ar- range for a minister each Sunday, for the balance of 1989. When the new divisions of the Presbytery areas are made in 1990, we will be in Pickering. Patterned on the preaching of Apostle Paul, the Gospel of Christ has been pro- claimed by Rev. Swann for some 28 years. A luncheon was provided in the Sunday School room following the Church Service. A few testimonies from Ballyduff members, and Nestleton members were read, and a booklet of these given to Rev. Swann. Norman Stacey, Ballyduff elder, and George Scott, Nestleton elder, presented a gift to Rev. & Mrs. Swann, and Rev. Swann thanked the two congrega- tions. Mrs. Joyce Taylor, Chair- man Board of Managers, capably performed the Mistress of Ceremonies, duties. A Family Party A family dinner party was . hosted by Mrs. Neta Fish, Blackstock, on Sunday, with son Nestleton-Caesarea News by Mabel Cawker Calvin Holland...the honoured guest...celebrating his birthday. Other guests were: wife Yvonne and children - Chad, Craig and Allana, Jim & Audrey Leishman and William, Reaboro, and Keith & Rhonda Bannister, Nicole & Krista, of Peterborough. A love- ly birthday cake was made by wife Yvonne for this special occa- sion. Very best wishes to Calvin for a super year! Nestleton United Church On a beautiful fall Sunday, Oct. 29, 11:15 a.m. saw a fine atten- dance at Nestleton United Church with Marie Crawford, the friend- ly greeter at the door. Rev. Dale Davis...in the pulpit, provided a special message to all. He spoke on "Righteousness"...with Aaron Hill reading the passages of Script from II Timothy & Luke 18. The children's theme '""Hallowe'en - meaning "Holy Evening" - coming the day before All Saints Day. A large number of children were keen to hear the minister's story re - Hallowe'en before going to classes. In the choir, five girls sang nicely...a harmonious number... with organist at the helm. Service clos- ed with "All Praise to Thee" by Francis Bland Tucker - 1895 - bas- ed on Philippians 2: 5-11. Next Sunday, Nov. 5, Blackstock Anniversary Service, with guest speaker Rev. Ted Hersey. Nestleton worship ser- vice will be withdrawn, and friends are invited to join with BANQUET FACILITIES AVAILABLE Open 7 Days a Week 8:30 AM to 9 PM "HELP US GELEBRATE Blackstogk. Neslelon Anniversary Service will be held on Nov. 12, with guest speaker...the well known Dr. Robert McClure. Sunday School News Warm appreciation to Joanna Malcolm as she has completed her year as Nestleton Sunday School Superintendent...and now Chris Davis is our new Superintendent with her teachers listed as follows: Kay Notman - Intermediate. Kathy Tromans - Junior. Marg Brooks - Primary. Barb Weir - Kindergarten. Back- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, October 31, 1989 -- 29 Congregations join for service up teachers - respectively - Joan- na Malcolm - Ina Davis - Art Weir . - Regenia Walker. Robert Mairs and Lawrence Malcolm Emergency teachers. Our very best wishes to Chris David Superintendent - at the helm...with a group of very effi- cient teachers, etc...which represents much effort, diligence, ard responsibility...as well as pleasure to help shape the lives of these young children. Life has no greater gift than the opportunity for Service...We commend Chris Davis and her fine staff! On Sunday at Church Service, Chris thanked Barb Weir, and youngsters Katie Mairs & Kimberly Headon for their help during the summer; and presented each one with a gift of appreciation! Family News Guests during the week for the S. Cawkers of Scugog Point Rd. were: Jeanette Alexander of Oshawa for Wednesday lunch, and a visit was much enjoyed. Chas and Nell Cawker and Ken of Scarborough were Sunday after- noon tea guests and later Sylvia Cawker and mother Mrs. Mabel Twamley were dinner guests. Socializing was the order of the day! Best Wishes To those in hospital or not well at home, our best wishes...we think of you all so much! May you (Turn to page 30) UCW to meet November 7 This coming Sunday will be the Anniversary Church service and this year it will be held in Epsom Church starting at 11:15a.m.. The special guest speaker is Barry Pogue. The U.C.W. will be serv- ing lunch following the service. The Church Board is planning a Ham and Scalloped Potato sup- per for November 17th. Mark this date on the calendar, there will be more details later. The U.C.W. meeting for November will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, the 7th meeting at the Uxbridge Health Care Centre to help the residents celebrate birth- days. The business meeting will be held at approximately 8 p.m. either at Epsom Church or Betty Tapscott's. Check with Betty if not notified. The GATE FAMILY RESTAUARANT & TAVERN on Utica and Area News by Vera Brown There were 11 tables of euchre played on Friday evening in the Hall. Winners for the ladies were 1st Rosetta Evans, 2nd Fran Gib- son and 3rd Mary Poots. For the men the winners were 1st Carolyn Parish, 2nd Murray Geer and 3rd Stan Beach. Freeze-out winners were Jean Pogue and Carolyn Parish, Velma Ross and Art Par- ratt were second. Lucky draws were won by Jim Gibson, Les Meyers and Jim Evans. There will be another euchre in two weeks. Congratulations to Alice Ross on winning 2nd prize for her Whole Wheat Bread at the PORT PERRY PLAZA Phone 985-8686 Saturday November 4, 1989 8:00a.m. - 10:00 a.m. "free coffee and muffin" *Free coffee served with meals all day Don't forget to book your Christmas Party in our "OAK ROOM" District 4 Ontario Assoc. of Agricultural Society's annual meeting at Lindsay. Murray and Marie Geer have returned home from a very en- joyable Europian Tour. Saturday supper guests with Lorne and Eileen Slute were son Ken, Lori and girls of Greenbank in honor of Meaghan's 1st birthday. I have just received word of the passing of Sharon Croxall, a former neighbour for many years. Sympathy from the com- munity is extended to John and girls in their bereavement.

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