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weekender september 27 1986 p23 euion jjconomistsun the tribune 2942200 6402100 up up and away more than 140 balloons were launched by sunday school members at mar- kham pentecostal church on sept 14 the helium- filled balloons carried cards with a message about the church and some man aged to cross lake ontario before coming down in new york state the balloon launch was part of round up sunday at the church lo cated on 16th ave east of mccowar rd don bernard three strikes youre out in this life or death game the hit brings a high the cheers explode in the ears the lights shine brightly nightly whenever we con nect the glory descends like fluffy snow the surge of joy and exhilaration is unsurpas sed until it is over then we dream about the next time the bigger and better time the illusive grandslam not all play the game but those who have hit make those who havent wonder and wish the pressure to play is subtle and sly but sure mary invites come on you can do it just try herb entices you dont know what you are missing youre not scared are you all these pitches make us want to swing who wouldnt want the thrill of a hit so we step up and go for it strike one inexperience got the best of us i guess not to worry many big hitters missed their first the cost of swinging again is worth it another pitch foul on the grass strike two ouch no one told us about the pain will i really hit if i do is it really worth it why this tension in my gut why the hole in my wallet why are the fans leaving youve got to hit a pitch crack a powerful hit higher higher it pcaks- descends caught youre out its ok youre in good com pany the hall of fame in cludes jimi hendrix janice joplin jim morrison elvis presley john belushi larry gordon len bias dan ro gers and many others batter up editors note dave pet- rescue is the senior pastor of unionvillc alliance church in york region post polio group has first meeting in association with the ontar io march of dimes the york postpolio association will have its first meeting on monday sept 29 at 730 pm at the new market community centre 221 cedar newmarket poeple who had polio many years ago may experience per plexing new problems as they get older in order to meet this growing concern this support group is being founded to pro vide information about the late effects of poliomyelitis to en courage medical research to educate physicians and health professionals and to serve as a resource centre for informaton sharing membership is open to any in terested persons the meeting will feature guest speakers lin da griffin supervisor of the ministry of health home care program and katherine lunn a physiotherapist and occupa tional therapist food bank the harvest food bank of north york is accepting dona tions of nonperishable foods today at markville shopping centre the food bank which serves the needy in york re gion as well is not open sun day as reported in the sept 24 issue of the economist and sun for more information call 7468438 markham pentecostal church affiliated with the pent costal assemblies oh canada pastor dean skinner 2946716 945 am christian education hour 1 1 00 am worship and the word 600 pm service of praise pastor dean skinner preaching uaflkvwjje cchtwt tjsl a growing church in a growing community first presbyterian church of unionville sftl 945 am family learning centre 1100 morning worship heritage centre 17annarusselway rev michael w goheen 4777497 nursery provided markham baptist church 110 church street opposite high school sunday sept 28 945 am bible school 1100 am healthy habits for holy living 3 spending time with god nursery and junior congregation provided all welcome affiliated with the baptist convention of ont que markham missionary church 313 main st n 2945081 pastors grant sloss myles toop sunday sept 28 945 am sunday school 1100 am guest speaker rev jonathan amao president missionary church of africa 630 pm evening service film 3 the cost of disdpleship guest musician shannon and jonathon clark you are invited to be part of a friendly caring church the standard church methodist is pleased to announce a week of gospel mu leaturing mr paul mullen of garland texas worship with us ovary sunday at if am at the graen rlvor community cantra date oct 151986 place the green river community centre hwy 7 time wedfri 8 pm sun 11 am 630 pm paul mullen is an accomplished soloist and musician come and enjoy this gospel music crusado for information call rev wilbert bortrlm 8310949