HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2008-12-24, Page 35THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2008. PAGE 35.Continued from page 34held for Ina on Sunday at theEgmondville United Churchfollowing the Sunday service. PastorSteve Hildebrand called Ina’sattention to the choir loft, whereseated were all of her family. Sons
Larry, Jim, Dan and Bill and their
family members had secretly arrived
to surprise her.
The congregation was invited to
enjoy birthday cake with them.
Celebrating birthdays this past
week were Geoff Dalton, Marjory
Humphries, Jeff Lewington, Glenn
Mader, David Pethick, Jean Bewley,
Monique Baan, John W. Brown,
Pearl McCallum, Clayton Fraser and
Alice Searle.
Congratulations to John and Julie
Harrison on the birth of a newgrandson. Proud parents of Kadenare Josh and Katie Wilson, Toronto.The Walton Hall was a busy placeon the weekend with two familyChristmas parties being held. OnSaturday the Heibein family
gathered for a noon get-together,
gifts and meal. The family of Lloyd
and Vi Heibein of Listowel includes
Janet and Doug Mitchell, Walton;
Wendy and girls of Harrow, Jeff and
Dawn, Brussels, and Gary and
Cheryl Souch and family. Doug and
Janet’s family includes Mandy of
Niagara Falls, Rob and Tammy and
Abigail, of New Hamburg and
Jamie. Abigail is the newest member
of the family, born in July. she is
Lloyd and Vi’s first great-grandchild
and this is of course her first
Christmas.
The second Christmas was the
Flood family of Walton on Sunday.
Hosting were Calvin and Dianne
Flood and boys. The family also
gathered at noon for their meal, but
because of the weather, they cut their
afternoon short. They did have time
to enjoy the meal, a short visit,
exchange of gifts and of course a
visit by Santa.Santa had to cut his visit short too,also because of the weather.Family members able to attendincluded Janet and Gary Caesar,Dungannon, Jason Caesar andfamily, Lisa Caesar and girls, Ripley,Verna Humphrey and girls,Lucknow. Everyone got home safelythrough the storm.
The morning started early at
Duff’s United Church as breakfast
was served at 8 a.m. It was a chance
to meet with Rev. Sandra Yule and
say goodbye as she prepares to leave
the Walton-Bluevale pastoral charge
at the end of the year. She is moving
to Kanata and has accepted a charge
in the Ottawa area.
Over 60 members of the
congregation were greeted by the
strains of choral music provided by
Duff’s band. Playing for this special
Sunday were Glenda Morrison,
Marie McGavin, Marjory Huether,
Phyllis Mitchell, Jamie Mitchell,
Pearl McCallum, Marion Godkin
and Keith Wilbee.
The Advent candle of love service
was read by Adam and Emma Baan
and the candle of love was lit by
Monique Baan.
The children gathered at the front
as Rev. Sandra asked if they knew
what the meaning of communion
was. She explained that the bread
symbolizes the body of Christ and
the wine is the blood of Christ.
Jesus shared his last meal with his
friends, and as Christians share in
the service of communion, they share
with their friends and church family,
the body and blood of Christ, as one.
Gloria Wilbee sang Rev. Sandra’s
favourite song Ava Maria.
Communion was served by
Monique and Ryan Baan and
Suzanne and Michelle Studhalter.
The choir sang a song, It’s Still the
Greatest Story Ever Told.
The offering was collected by Ron
McCallum and Lorne Glanville.
Prior to the choral amen, chair of
Duff’s board, Karen Hoegy, came to
the front to make a presentation to
Rev. Sandra. She thanked her for her
guidance and leadership in her
service to our congregation. Karen
presented a drawing of Duff’s
United Church and manse done by
congregation member Elise
Ringgenberg.
Rev. Sandra thanked the
congregation and remarked that the
picture is made even more wonderful
because of her personally knowing
the congregation member whose
talent will bring to mind her time
here. Rev. Sandra will make her
parting message next Sunday.
The Christmas Eve service is at 7
p.m. All are invited to attend this
family service celebrating the birth
of Jesus Christ. A chairperson is
needed for Duff’s committee.
Contact Karen Hoegy if interested.
Volunteers are also needed for
pastoral visiting. The food bank will
still need donations following the
Christmas season, so remember the
need for others continues on.
Merry Christmas to all and
remember the reason for the season.
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to Rev. Sandra Yule
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