Wednesday, July 12, 2006 · Page 23 ESSEX Christian Reformed Join us on Sunday at 10 a.m. for worship with Pastor Sunday Fred Heslinga. chool and nursery are vailable. There will be no vening service. Time is here to sign up or our Camp Turned round Vacation Bible chool from July 17-21 rom 9-12 noon. Call the hurch office for pre- regisration or come on July 17 t 9 a.m. For more information all 776-5071. COZY CORNERS RUTHVEN OLINDA July 23 - Major Jeanne Swan August 20 - Dave & Wallingford Denise (Leamington) August 27 - Anne Louise Bechard September 3 - Fraser & Marilyn Lear (Leamington) September 10 - Major Vi Chaulk (Hotel-Dieu-Grace) There are several to keep in our prayers. WOODSLEE BROOKER Essex Retirees Social Club Monday Pepper winners ere first Audrey strander, second Betty ields, third Bea Mailloux, ost Peppers Betty L. 'Neill, door prize Eileen mes. Tuesday Pepper winners ere first Julia Drouillard, econd Norma Scarlett, ost Peppers Cecilia Edwards, door prize Margaret Beneteau. Wednesday Pepper winners were first Louise Perrault, second Eileen Ames, most Peppers John Simpson, door prize Pat Merritt. Thursday Bridge winners were Richard Lecours and second Ethel Queen. special Pepper A Tournament will be held on Tues. July 25 with other clubs invited to participate. Please join us for an afternoon. Everyone is welcome. For more information call 519-776-6689. Essex United Sunday, July 16, Worship Service at 9.30 a.m. in the Lower Hall with Rev. Doreen taking the service. July 20 - Annual UCW bus trip to Petrolia. Bus leaves the churhc parking lot at 9.45 a.m. July 20 at 2.00 p.m. - Iler Lodge UCW meeting. Sunday, July 23 Worship service Lower Hall at 9.30 a.m., Helen Ribble in charge. Holy Name Since it is summer again, I'd like to share some of my favourite poems. I hope you enjoy them. To My Grown-Up Son My hands were busy through the day, I didn't have much time to play. I didn't have much time for you. I'd wash your clothes, I'd sew and cook But when you'd bring your picture book, And ask me please to share your fun, I'd say, "A little later, son." I'd tuck you in all safe at night, And heard your prayers, turn out the light, Then tip-toe softly to the door, I wish I'd stayed a minute more. For life is short, the years rush past, A little boy grows up "so" fast. No longer is he at your side, His precious secrets to confide. The picture books are put away, There are no longer games to play, No good night kiss, no prayers to hear. That all belongs to yesteryear. My hands, once busy, now are still, The days are long and hard to fill. I wish I could go back and do The little things you asked me to. Give your son a hug today. The years fly by so fast. Enjoy "him" today. Therese COTTAM PAQUETTE MAIDSTONE CROSS BAKERVILLE MAIDSTONE CROSS ESSEX BAKERVILLE COZY GESTO CORNERS RUTHVEN OLINDA St. Paul's Anglican Vacation Bible School for children ages 3 to 12, July 17 to 21, 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the Christian Reformed Church. Music, stories, crafts, snacks, games and more. Call 519-776-5701 to register or for more information. Iler Lodge Service, Thursday, July 13 at 10:30 a.m. Summer Service hours: For the month of July, the hours remain the same, 8 a.m. and 11:10 a.m. at St. Paul's; 9:30 a.m. at Trinity. ESSEX Woodslee' are looking for a representative from our church to help out with the cake cutting on The Doc Millen Day (August 6) at the Millen Centre. If you are interested in helping out please contact Liz Plat at 519-975-0078. Iona College is offering summer programs for children ages 7 to 12 years. July 24 to 28: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe & Narnia. August 14 to 18 and/or August 21 to 25: Treasure Seekers: Digging Deeper into God's Word. For more information, phone 519-973-7039, or go to www.ionacollege.edu. GessTwood Camp will be accepting registrations for individual camps up to each camping period, so it's not too late to register! Also, the camp is looking for donations of craft materials/supplies. Call 519-776-7119 for more information. Golden Links card game winners for July 7 were Joanne Diesbourg, Don McMurren, Madeline Diesbourg, George Diesbourg, Carol Kerr, Lloyd Dewhirst. Door prize: Ethel Allison, Thomas Allison. Next card party, Fri. July 14, 7:30 p.m. MAIDSTONE CROSS BAKERVILLE big attraction, will begin at 12:30 p.m. and will feature the Ontario Provincial Police Golden Helmets Motorcycle Ride. Beautiful new drapes were hung in the Sunday School Hall this past week. Our thanks to Barb and Sue Trimble for choosing them and to everyone who supplied Zehrs and Sadler's grocery tapes. Pastor Steve is on a well deserved vacation for two weeks. John Dyck of Kingsville will be our guest speaker on Sunday, July 16 at 10 a.m. Western Association new mission project is "Fill the Barn." Every church in the association is challenged to raise enough money to fill at least one barn with animals. her or call 723-2284, 2509662 or 995-8820. Please keep Gary Coomber and Doris Phillips in your prayers, with cards, calls or visits. Elizabeth Reeb now resides at Iler Lodge in Room 2121. MAIDSTONE CROSS BAKERVILLE GESTO ESSEX COZY CORNERS During the month of July the Sunday school and nursery will have supervised activities. For the month of August the Sunday school and nursery will be open and free for use but will not be supervised. Supervision will resume on Sept. 3 and Sunday school classes will begin on Sept. 10 with a "Welcome Back Sunday Celebration". If anyone is in the hospital, rest or nursing homes who would like a visit from Rev. Lilian, please inform GESTO WOODSLEE COTTAM BROOKER RUTHVEN OLINDA COTTAM PAQUETTE GESTO Salvation Army The Band Air Ministry this Thursday at 7 p.m. On Tuesday, July 18 at 12 noon, the Home League Ladies are having their pot luck picnic at the home of Shirley Bartholomew 110 Queen Court. Furlough list: July 16 - Sue Titcomb (Eastwood Citadel) Thank you to Mr. Bill Wakely, our spiritual leader, for a wonderful service Sunday. Summer Services times Belle River: 9 a.m.; Woodslee: 10:15 a.m. Lisa will continue her secretarial duties on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. during the months of July and August. A weekly bulletin will be printed and announcements will be kept current. If you wish to have an announcement inserted please e-mail or phone it into the office no later than 10 a.m. on Wednesdays. Mr. Wakeley will also be available in the office on Wednesdays. The `Friends of WOODSLEE COZY CORNERS BROOKER RUTHVEN OLINDA Sunday, July 16 service at 9:00 a.m. with Rev. Lilian Patey. now for Register GessTwood Camp. For dates and themes, check out their website at www.essexpresbytery.com or call 7767119. There is a Marriage Policy Workshop on Sat. Sept 9, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Essex United Church. To register, call 776-5121. Bethel-Maidstone is organizing a bus trip to see South Pacific at the Avon Theatre, Stratford on Sat. Sept. 23. For tickets, call Kay at 737-6614 or Paul at 839-5475. Items needed for the Downtown Mission: jello packs, gelatine, coffee creamer, canned vegetables, canned tomatoes, Kraft dinners, pudding mixes, tuna, canned meat, soups, white plastic grocery bags. WOODSLEE BROOKER Sunday, July 16 is the 44th Annual Horse Show in Cottam, sponsored by the Cottam Rotary Club. The parade, which is always a PAQUETTE ESSEX & DISTRICT CHURCHES Bethel Christian Church 119 Talbot St. E., Cottam · 839-4632 Sunday: 10:30 am Bethel-Maidstone United Church Talbot Rd., Maidstone · 723-2284 Sunday: 10:30 am "Come and Worship With Us!" Essex Gospel Tabernacle 335 Talbot St. S., Essex · 776-4667 Sunday: 10:30 am & 6:30 pm St. John's R. C. Church 1688 County Rd. 46, Woodslee 723-4458 · Sat.: 5:00 pm; Sun.: 11:00 am St. Mary's R. C. Church Cty. Rd. 34, Maidstone · 737-6869 Sat.: 7:00 pm; Sun.: 9:00 am Brooker Baptist Church 269 Belle River Rd., R.R. #1, Cottam 839-4953 Sunday: 10:00 am Essex United Church 53 Talbot St. S., Essex · 776-5121 Sunday: 10:30 am St. Paul's Anglican Church 92 St. Paul St., Essex · 776-7711 Sunday: 8:00 am & 11:10 am Church of The Living Word 1697 South Middle Rd., Woodslee 723-2535 · Sunday: 10:30 am Gesto United Church Gesto Rd., Cty. Rd. 12 · 776-8870 or 723-2284 · Sunday: 9:00 am St. Stephen's Anglican Church 5280 Howard Ave., Oldcastle Sunday: 8:15 am & 11:00 am Church of The Redeemer 15545 County Road 8 (formerly Colchester North) Sunday: 9:30 am Grace Baptist Church of Essex 120 Talbot Street North · 776-6222 Sunday: 11:00 am The Salvation Army Essex Citadel 26 Talbot St. S., Essex · 776-4628 Sunday: 11:00 am & 6:30 pm Cottam Baptist Church 161 Talbot St., Cottam · 839-4789 Sunday: 11:00 am & 6:30 pm Holy Name of Jesus R. C. Church 146 Talbot St. S., Essex · 776-8483 Saturday: 5:00 pm Sunday: 8:30 & 11:00 am Trinity Anglican Church 247 Talbot St. W., Cottam 776-7711 · Sunday: 9:30 am Cottam United Church 137 Talbot St. W., Cty. Rd. 34, Cottam · 839-4266 Sunday: 10:15 am Rock of Help Christian Centre 43 Fox Street, Essex · 776-4158 Sunday: 10:00 am & 6:00 pm Unitarian Universalist Church of Olinda 2953 Olinda Sideroad, Ruthven 326-4352 Sunday: 10:30 am Essex Baptist Church 71 Maidstone Ave. E., Essex 776-8563 - Sunday School 9:45 Sunday: 11:00 am & 6:00 pm 11th. Conc. & Baseline, Maidstone Community Church 735-4717 · Sunday:10-11am. & 6pm; 2548 Cty. Rd. 27, Woodslee Tuesday: 6p.m. 975-1082 · Sunday: 8:00 am & 11:00 am St. Clair Baptist Church Woodslee Prayer Essex Christian Reformed Church 276 Talbot St. S., Essex · 776-5071 Sunday: 10:00 am & 6:00 pm St. Clement Church 9567 County Road 11, McGregor 726-5127 · Sat.:5:00 pm & Sun.:10:00 am Woodslee United Church 2616 Belle River Rd., Woodslee 975-2252