HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2008-12-04, Page 22PAGE 22. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2008.
There were five tables of shoot on
Friday, Nov. 28.
The prizes were awarded to: high
pink card, Jane Grasby; second high
pink card, Mary McIntosh and Bev
Hayden; high white card, Merv
Schneider; second high white card,
Lorne Howe; most shoots, Bob
Grasby.
The next shoot is Friday, Dec. 12
at 1:30 p.m.
Bazaar
It wasn’t just crafts that were up for grabs over the weekend
at St. Ambrose Catholic Church’s craft show and bazaar,
but many families stopped by to enjoy lunch as well. Two-
year-old Norah Slater was lucky enough to already be on
dessert, enjoying her pie. (Shawn Loughlin photo)
The general Christmas United
Church Women meeting of Knox,
Belgrave was held on Thursday,
Nov. 27 at 7:30 p.m.
President Pat Hunking, welcomed
everyone. They received the UCW
Purpose. Mrs. Hunking read a poem,
What is Christmas?
Several donations were made to
local groups, such as North Huron
Community Food Share, Camp
Menesetung, Children’s Aid,
Medical Electives, Christian
Resource Centre and the local
church. Donations were also made
for other United Church projects;
Beads of Hope, Sisters in Spirit,
Mission and Service and they
decided to sponsor one girl for a
year in Mozambique, through the
London Conference Gift of Hope
book.
The budget for 2009 was passed. It
was announced that Mrs. Gloria
Dow, would assume the duties of
vice-president.
Mary Hunter introduced the guest
speaker Pat Nolan, a volunteer with
the North Huron Community Food
Share program. She presented the
church with a large blue container
for donations throughout the year.
She wanted everyone to be aware
of how many families in Huron
County they serve and that they are
our neighbours, and who they call
The Invisible Poor. She told the
stories of three types of families that
may come asking for food and how
the families are given food, once a
month. They help 20 families a week
in Wingham, so that means 80
families in this surrounding area are
needing to use the food bank.
Of the over 320,000 people being
served in Ontario, 40 per cent of
those are children. Canned fruits,
canned vegetables, peanut butter,
skim milk powder and especially
Cheese Whiz are among the most
needed items.
She stressed the need for
volunteers, either to help out each
Wednesday morning, or to sit on the
board.
The food bank in Wingham is
located at the rear of the video store
and they now have a new entrance
which can be accessed by calling
Joyce Johnston, 519-887-9176 and
she will make sure someone is there
to let people in.
The food bank is open for families
on Wednesdays from 9 - noon.
Mrs. Nolan said if anyone knew
someone who might be in need of
this service, contact the program or
even offer them a ride.
After Christmas music by Daniel
O’Donnell, Gloria Dow and Elly
Dow opened the Advent worship
service with a call to worship and
prayer. They used the scripture,
Matthew 25: 31-46 as a basis for
their meditation.
Gloria said grace so the group
could enjoy lunch served by Connie
Shiell and Betty Ross.
Trudy Taylor and Emily Taylor
greeted worshippers at Knox United
Church on Sunday, Nov. 30.
Bruce Whitmore welcomed the
congregation. This was followed by
the congregation singing, Jesus,
Teacher, Brave and Bold and Teach
Me God to Wonder with Elizabeth
Procter accompanying at the organ.
People celebrating birthdays were
Jane Grasby and Mackenzie
Wightman who was turning six.
Blair Bieman lit the Advent candle
of hope after the reading led by
Shannon Bieman. A Candle is
Burning was sung followed by the
call to worship, prayer of invocation
and the prayer of hope.
The senior choir sang, Advent
Carol of Hope, accompanied by Mrs.
Procter.
After the singing of the children’s
hymn, Jesus, Friend of Little
Children, the children came to sit in
the front pews. Mr. Whitmore
showed them monopoly money and
asked them what they would do with
it. They could buy property and try
to buy everything in the game.
He said, Caesar Augustus owned
Rome, England, Asia and Africa and
he wanted all the people to pay taxes.
The children followed Mr. Whitmore
on a journey through the church just
as Mary and Joseph and the
shepherds travelled many miles to
pay their taxes.
After The Lord’s Prayer the
children adjourned for Sunday
school.
The scripture lesson was Luke 21:
25-36.
Mr. Whitmore’s message was
entitled, Hope? Expect the
Unexpected. He said, God keeps His
promises and Jesus will come again
– it has been more than 2,000 years.
He will come again when we least
expect him. What would you do if
Jesus came to your door today? Mr.
Whitmore asked.
Ken Procter and Don Shiell took
up the offering. This was followed
by the singing of the offertory hymn,
Your Work, O God.
Other hymns that were sang were,
Come Thou Long Expected Jesus
and O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.
The closing hymn was May the God
of Hope Go With Us.
On Sunday, Dec. 7 the Sunday
school will hold its white gift
service. Bring a monetary gift.
There is lunch to follow the
service. Bring sandwiches or
squares.
The youth are planning a
Christmas party in the church
basement on Friday, Dec. 12. They
will have games, a Christmas movie
and crafts. Santa will be present for
photos with the children. Bring your
camera, and your children or
grandchildren to meet Santa and get
in the Christmas spirit.
This is being organized by the
youth group as a fundraiser to
support Bicycles for Humanity.
The Alternative Gift Catalogue is
on the table at the back of the
church. There are order forms for
convenience in submitting a
donation. The address is on the back
of the form.
The community extends sincere
sympathy to the families of Marie
Stute of RR4, Brussels who passed
away on Nov. 21 at her residence.
The community extends
congratulations to the curling team
that won the B side of the junior men
Zone 14 curling competition in
Palmerston. Representing the
Wingham Club were Kyle Forster,
Ben Procter, Matthew Hallahan,
Matthew Cottrill and Shawn Cottrill.
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