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Wednesday, March 28, 2007 · Page 23 Christian Reformed Join us for worship at 10 a.m. and at 6 p.m. for the Alpha Video series in the fellowship hall. Sunday school for children ages 311. Nursery provided. GEMS and Cadets meet on Monday from 7-8:30 p.m. Ladies Bible Study meet on Tuesdays from 9:3011:30 a.m. Church school on Tuesdays from 7-8 p.m. for students ages 12 and up. Youth meet on Sundays from 7-9:30 p.m. For more information call the church office (7765071). Essex Retirees Social Club Preparations are well under way for our Easter Bazaar on Sat. Mar. 31 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. On Tues. Apr. 3 we will be holding a Massage Fundraiser. Call 776-6689 to book your appointment. We will also be hosting an orientation for all older adults starting at 11 a.m. Just a reminder that our membership fee is due April 1. Monday Pepper winner was Cecile St. Dennis, most Peppers Diana, booby prize Will Gardiner. Tuesday Pepper winner was Louise Perrault, most Peppers Lily Hundey, booby prize Lara Bondy. Wednesday Pepper winner was Anna Dobson, most Peppers Betty Fields, booby prize Gladys Shura. I would like to take this opportunity to welcome our new players and there is always room for more players. Bridge was not played this week and we are always looking for more players. St. Paul's Anglican Palm Sunday, Holy Week and Easter Sunday Services: Sun. Apr. 1 Palm Sunday Sunday of the Passion. 8 .m. Holy Communion at St. aul's. 11:10 a.m. Holy ucharist at St. Paul's. Thurs. Apr. 5 Maundy hursday. One service only t 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul's. Fri. Apr. 6 Good Friday. ne service only at 3 p.m. at rinity. Sun. Apr. 8 The Sunday f the Resurrection: Easter ay. 8 a.m. Holy ommunion at St. Paul's. 1:10 a.m. Holy Eucharist at t. Paul's. St. Paul's Pasta Dinner, for the month of April, will be on Friday, April 13 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Movie Night at the Church as part of our celebration of the Dio- cese's Sesquicentennial. Come and watch a showing of "Huron Our Story" a documentary that brings to life the legacy of our first bishop Benjamin Cronyn. April 18 at 7:30 p.m. at Trinity (movie review on bulletin board). If you need or would like a ride please call the office. Bake and Spring Rummage Sale Sat. May 5. Doors open at 9 a.m. Donations can brought into the church or call 519-8394653 for storage arrangements. St. Paul's and Trinity are now online. The email address is stpauls.trinity@ bellnet.ca. We would like to put together a web page. If you have any knowledge of how this can be done, please contact the office. Baptism date is set for May 27. If you wish to participate or bring forth a child to receive the sacrament please call the office. If you are over the age of 12 and are interested in Confirmation please let the rector know by contacting the office so that preparation can be made for classes. of Huron Diocese Sesquicentennial Children's Festival Sat. May 12 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at St. Paul's Cathedral, London. Call 519-631-8750 or check out the diocesan web site www.diohuron.org for further details. Holy Name Our next Lifeteen will take place Sun. Apr. 1. Mass is at 7 p.m. and is followed by our Life Night for teens called "Most". Steubenville Youth Conference June 29-July 1. Reserve your spot now. South County Cor IX will take place April 13-15 at Cardinal Carter School. Applications are available on the Information Desk. Middle Earth will meet this Wed. Mar. 28 for a night of "Twister and Shout". Fri. Mar. 30 will be our Middle Earth retreat from 6-10 p.m. All are welcome. Please remove decorations off your loved ones graves at St. Mary's Cemetery in Maidstone by Mar. 31. During Lent, Stations of the Cross will be prayed every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. before the 7 p.m. mass and every Friday at 8 a.m. before the 8:30 a.m. mass. Lenten Lunch Services on Wed. Mar. 28 at Christian Reformed Church with Rev. Stephen Jones presiding. This year's theme is "Hear the Voices Enemies". of Jesus' Freewill offering for lunch. We are trying to wrap up the membership for this year, so if you haven't paid your dues, please do so right away. If you have, claim your receipt on the information desk. K of C Fish Fry on Fri. Apr. 6 from 4:30-7 p.m. Takeout is available. The next mission committee meeting is on Wed. Mar. 28 at 7:30 p.m. in the Board Room. God bless you all and have a great week. "Happy Spring". - Therese Lecuyer Salvation Army to Transportation Sunday school is available by calling 519-776-4628. We also have a chair lift. Home League on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. All women are welcome. CCM Iler Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Lenten Lunch Services all begin at noon followed by lunch, free will offering on Wed. Mar. 28 at Christian Reformed Church with Rev. Stephen Jones. Good Friday Services will be held in Essex this year with Leamington Corps joining us. Easter breakfast at 9:30 a.m. (men to cook). Easter Sunday Service at 11 a.m. Our Young People are planning a Pasta Supper and Dessert Auction on Apr. 14 at 6 p.m. Proceeds for the Young People. Come and support them. For girls and boys young or old that want to learn to play the tambourine on Wed. Apr. 4 in the YP hall at 4 p.m. Women's Retreat, South Windsor Citadel, Sat. Apr. 28. Guest speaker Major Sandra Reid. Tickets are available from Captain JoAnne Gilbert. We have several on our Sick and Shut-in list, keep them in your prayers. Essex United The new banners and the new candles in the sanctuary were dedicated Sunday in continued remembrance of Ken Frederick and honour of Deanna Greaves. Wed. Mar. 28 at Noon Lenten Service at Christian Reformed Church with Rev. Stephen Jones as guest speaker. Thurs. Mar. 29 at 7:30 p.m. Last Lenten Bible Study "On the Road with Pontius Pilate". Sun. Apr. 1 at 10:30 a.m. Palm/Passion Sunday worship. Week of Apr. 1 will be Holy Week culminating with Easter Sunday Services at Sadler's Pond (weather permitting) or the church followed by breakfast. Easter Communion service at 10:30 a.m. Two advance notices, Canadian Fiddle Champion Scott Woods in concert at Essex United on Fri. Apr. 15. Tickets are now available. The Annual Spring Yard Sale is on April 20 and 21. Woodslee. Cost of the meal is $10.00 payable at the door on that day. If you wish to attend please contact Joanne McMurren at 519-975-2409 by April 3 so that she has a list of attendees and can turn in the number of requested meals. Thank you. Golden Links card game winners on Fri. Mar. 23 were Joanne Diesbourg, Cecile St. Denis, George Lloyd Diesbourg, Dewhirst, Vera McMurren and Bob Matthew. Door prizes to R. Mogyorodi and Thomas Allison. The next card games are on Fri. Mar. 30 at 7:30 p.m. The Woodslee Friendship Club's Monday card party was well attended with Garnet Galloway running away with high score for the men and Dave McMurren with the most lone hands. Ladies high score went to Mary Demars and Diana Dennis had the most lone hands. Join us at 1 p.m. at the Millen Centre. All are most welcome. Woodslee United Thank you to everyone who helped at and supported the Community Spaghetti Dinner held at the Woodslee hall on Friday evening. The Covenanting Service for Rev. Randy Covey was a wonderful service and thanks to everyone who helped out. Sun. Apr. 1 Lenten Series at Epworth United Church, 56 Division St. S., Kingsville at 7 p.m.with speaker Rev. Mark Hazzard, Senior Pastor, Parkwood Gospel Temple, Windsor. Open House 90th Birthday Celebration for Vi Boylan on Sat. Mar. 31 from 2-4 p.m. in the church hall. All are welcome. Best wishes only. Essex Ministerial Lenten Service Wed. Mar. 28 starting at 12 noon at Essex Christian Reformed. Speaker Rev. Lilian Patey. Lunch follows. United Woodslee Church Roast Beef Dinner on Sat. Apr. 21 from 4-7 p.m. in the hall. Takeout available. Rotary Club of Essex News On March 19, the Rotary Club of Essex welcomed new members Ina and Lance Oliver. Following their induction, Ina and Lance gave a presentation of their recent missionary work in Mexico. Pictured above, left to right, are Past President Maj. Paul Gilbert, Ina and Lance Oliver, and Rotary Club member Brian Hyland. The Brooker congregation had a busy weekend with the anniversary supper on Saturday night that was well attended and a gospel sing afterwards. On Sunday Rev. Cliff Rummenie brought an inspiring message challenging us for the future. Sarah Rummenie sang and was accompanied by Marian on a "Pan-Flute". This is an instrument made of bamboo which Marian got when she was in Panama last year with her mother. The Pan-Flute is native to South America and gives a beautiful sound. The Essex County Skipping Competition was held in Essex last Saturday. Alana Toole won seven rib- bons and Andrea Toole won three ribbons in the competition. Congratulations girls. Gosfield North Central School was the runner-up for the championship. Ruth Anne Helkie along with two of her girlfriends vacationed in Mexico last week and had a terrific time. Bible Club Banquet on Sat. Apr. 28 at Meadowbrook Fellowship, Leamington. Rev. Jim Bagley will be the guest speaker and the Essex County Male Chorus will provide special music. Please remember in prayer those in health care facilities. Also Ivan Rawlins, Murray Newman, June Krug's daughter-in-law Judy, Ruby Cowell's brother-in-law Luke Robinson and Morgan Dobson. For your local weather forecast log on to ... www.essexfreepress.reinvented.net YMCA BACKYARD POOL PROGRAM INSTRUCTORS NEEDED ­ the YMCA is currently seeking qualified instructors for their backyard pool program. Flexible hours are available. Qualifications needed are; Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross NLS leaders and instructors. Interested candidates can send their resumes to 35 Victoria Ave. Unit # 7, Essex ON N8M 1M4 Fax to 519-776-7305 or email to windsor-outreach@ymca.ca. All applications must be received no later then April 1st, 2007. Peer Support Network Are you looking for a meaningful and unique volunteer experience to help you gain transferable leadership and communication skills? Are you planning to go into a career in which you will be helping others? Need to strengthen your resume? The Peer Support Network may be the volunteer opportunity for you! We are training 16-21 year olds living in Windsor-Essex County to provide emotional support to other young people in their geographical area who have been victimized by crime or traumatic events. Potential volunteers must have good communication and leadership skills. They must commit to participating in 40 hours of training and one year of volunteering. If interested, please contact Cynthia Roy at 733-8983 ext. 26 or croy@resourcenetwork.ca for more information. A War Bride Luncheon will be held on Tues. Apr. 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Church of the Living Word in South