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20 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, September 14,1993 Kidney Foundation volunteers selling nuts over next two months - Kidney Foundation volun- teers in Durham Region aren't nuts they're just selling them and it's for a good cause. The an- nual Peanut Campaign, which raises money in aid of kidney patients, is about to begin and organizers hope to raise $18,000 in Durham Region. The overall campaign goal for the $145,000. During September and Octo- ber, you can purchase bags of delicious peanuts at specific hospitals, schools, corporations and possibly from your neigh- bor! Each bag contains 16 snack packets ideal for Halloween treats or light snacks. For only $3 a bag you will be helping sup- ease, patient services and pub- lic education programs. If you are interested in pur- chasing some peanuts or would like to volunteer during the Peanut Campaign, please con- tact the Central Ontario Branch of The Kidney Founda- "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" Local United Churches welcome new minister By Julia Dempsey Port Perry Star ) A great spiritual thirst exists in the world and it is the chal- lenge of the church to respond to this thirst, says Rev. David Shearman. "All churches are de- 1 clining in numbers, but all people have deep spiritual needs," the new minister at Blackstock and Nestleton United Churches told the Port Perry Star. "It is the role of churches in the '90s to respond to this need." Rev. Shearman took over the two-point pastoral charge from Rev. Dale Da- vis on September 1. Rev. Davis served the Nestleton and Blackstock congrega- tions for 11 years. A Covenanting Service was held at Blackstock United Church on Wednes- day, Sept. 8. The service gave members of the congre- gation an opportunity to | meet Rev. Shearman, his | wife Carol Merton, and their sons Jason, 14, and nine-year-old Mark. ] v. Shearman comes to the area after serving six years at the Lakefield-Young's Point United Church pastoral charge. Although the congregations are similar in size -- Rev. Shearman estimates that both his present and former charges have 250 worshippers -- there are differences between the two. "Lakefield is a retirement community, whereas there are a lot more younger families here," he points out. This will mean more weddings and baptisms, and fewer hospital calls and funerals. Rev. Shearman, whose father was also a minister, says the idea of studying for a career in the ministry never occurred to him until his first yearin university. Although he was looking into various other careers, he says he was overcome one day by a feeling he should become a minis- ter. Rev. Shearman admits he ignored that sensation for awhile, but it resurfaced again while he was attending a United Church Retreat Centre. "From that point on the doors began to open," he recalls. Rev. Shearman began his ministry in New Brunswick, Central Ontario Branch is port research into kidney dis- tion at445-0373. A GREEN THUMB REV. DAVID SHEARMAN IS A HELPING HAND TO THE ENVIRONMENT COMPOST WORKSHOPS AND DISTRIBUTION DAYS * Information Workshops * Special Manufacturer Giveaways * Sale of Subsidized Composter Units...$15 each LOCATION DATE OF EVE serving two different pastoral charges for eight years before moving to Ontario to minister in Lakefield and Young's Point. HOLLAND BUILDING CENTRE Saturday, September 18th, 1993 "I am learning to enjoy the friendliness and openness of the 1277 Wilson Road North 9am to 3pm people," Rev. Shearman says of his newest post. Oshawa The move to Blackstock is ideal for his wife who is the direc- - 725-4709 tor of rehabilitation services at Memorial Hospital in Bowman- ville. "It will cut down her travelling time considerably," Rev. Shearman says.Their sons are attending local schools, Jason is Saturday, September 18th, 1993 enrolled at Port Perry High School, and Mark is attending Thickson Road North school at Cartwright Central Public School. Ei n Sam to 3pm Church services are held each Sunday at 10 a.m. in Black- 655 3304 stock and 11:15 a.m. in Nestleton. After a summer hiatus, Sun- day School classes have resumed and are held during church hours. Holy Communion Sunday, October 3 REKKER GARDENS 2 km west of Bowmanville on Hwy #2 623-2300 Saturday, September 25th, 1993 9am to 3pm VIEVEEN'S NURSERY 468 Mara Road Beaverton 426-7067 Saturday, October 16th, 1993 10am to 3pm NEWCASTLE LUMBER LIMITED Saturday, October 23, 1993 - Hwy #2, east of Mill Street 9am to 3pm Newcastle Village (Sale of Composter Units and 987-4713 Information Workshops Only) The Ladies Bible Class met at Doug and Florence Ashton at- tended the open house on Sun- day afternoon at Epsom Church on the occasion of Mrs. Ruth Ashton's 80th birthday. On Saturday, several from Ashburn enjoyed a day at Won- derland, which was Gospel Mu- sic Day. Several well known groups sang in the afternoon, : three of which have sung at Ashburn were the Sellwoods, | Saturday, October 23rd, 1993 SHERIDAN NURSERIES LIMITED 10am to 3pm The Home and Design Centre 1755 Pickering Parkway Pickering 428-6316 the home of Florence Ashton on Wednesday evening. The meet- ing opened with the singing of "Trust and Obey." Lexie Pettus read the scripture from Gala- tians 5:22-26. Meditation by the president was titled "Being Real." Lexie led in prayer fol- lowed with the singing of "More Love To Thee." For program, we read and discussed portions of scripture from Matthew 22, vs. 1-14. Everyone enjoyed sharing and discussing together. Lunch was served by the hostess. The - October meeting will be held at the home of Joan Knight. Visiting with Bernice and Jean Gardner recently were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Russell of union will be celebrated at ' Peterborough, Mrs. Bernice PB Church DURHAM: Bulcaen and Dustin, Vancou- Sorns Bich 08 Sunday, Oct. L] | ver. Dustin is Bernice's grand- son. Also Mrs. T. Yeandle, Guelph. Residents can pick up the composter of their choice for just $15 during regular hours at all of the locations listed above as well as Beaverton Municipal Office, Cannington Municipal Office, and Sunderland Municipal Office. Sniders and the Torchmen. The induction service was | held at St. John's Church, Port : Perry on Sunday evening for | the Rev. D.A. (Sandy) Beaton. Several members from the Burns congregation attended. The Sacrament of Holy Com- Questions about Durham Region Waste Reduction Programs? Call 668-7721. NEW STYLES NOW AVAILABLE & This program is subsidized by : the Ministry of the Environment and Energy folks! That's all I have for this week