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Times-Advocate, 1978-12-21, Page 54 WARM WISHES A the sweet sounds vof Christmas echo round I, we wish you all the blessings of a joyous holiday season. WHl Bffilrl B^be worM Present annual Christmas concert Many perform at Thames Road Mrs. David Tom and Jon, Passmore were Times-Adypcate, December 21, 1978 r Page 5 Holiday Garbage“A Festival of Lights”.«Miss Donna Stewart was in charge of the service, David Cunnington led in prayer. The kindergarten class sang Away In a Manger. The Young People gave the Antiphonal Reading. Taking part in a Festival of Lights were Ruth Bray, Joyce Cunnington, Lee Hodgert, Pauline Pym and Cheryl Stewart. Mr. Ross Hargreaves lit the purple candle for repentence in the Advent wreath. Each class and the audience brought their of­ fering to the front. Steve Pym and Larry Dawson also assisted in the service as did the other Sunday School classes. A decorated tree covered with lights and the Nativity Santa's BY SHELLEYTOMES Grade 5 J.A.D. McCurdy Way up north, where very cold To go up there you must be bold. But there’s one place where every child wants to go And that’s Santa’s workshop o’er the deep white snow. Scene added to the theme. Mrs. Murray Dawson Mrs.- John Pym did decorating. and the Lome Ballantyne. A sing song of Christmas numbers were then enjoyed with Mrs. Murray Dawson and Mrs. Floyd Stewart leading and Mrs. Reg Hodgert at the piano. Humorous jokes were given by the intermediate class of which the teachers are Mrs. Glen Lamport and Paul Passmore. Ross Hargreaves spoke a few words. Miss Donna Stewart then sang a humorous song accompanied by Miss Ruth Bray, The junior class had a dialogue “Santa ’Comes Early”. The teachers are Mrs. Barry Jeffery and Mrs. Gerry Morgan. A skit “The Lord’s Prayer” was given by Mrs. Barry Jeffery and Mrs, David Passmore. The Young People’s class had a dialogue “Men’s Lib” of which the teachers are Mrs. Murray Dawson and Mrs. Floyd Stewart. Santa Claus arrived and distributed gifts from a well laden and prettily decorated Christmas tree. great joy. The third Sunday of Advent has the connotation “Jesus Christ — Revolutionary.” Our Bible tells of the great reaction which was stirred up in Nazareth after Jesus read from the book of Isaiah Which The Spirit of the Lord is upon me because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. Green candle a symbol of Hope of Regeneration of Nurture of Hope or Growth. This green candle reminds us that we must offer a broken world Hope. Mr. Hargreaves read Malachi 3, 1k6. A drama“The Broom” was enacted by the Young People’s Class namely Lee Hodgert, Paul Stewart, Joyce Cunnington, Brenda Hodgert, Larry Dawson, Donna Stewart and Michael Stewart. The Christmas church service will be h eld Sunday, December 24 at 11:15 a.m. and the annual Christmas eve service at 8 p.m. (can­ dle-light). Communion with Rev. Stewart Miner assisting. Don’t forget the New Year’s party December 28 at 7 p.m. Elimville will bring first - course and Thames Road the dessert. Turkey and ham will be provided. Pickup Schedule Christmas concert The Christmas concert was well attended Saturday evening. Mrs. John Pym, the superintendent welcomed everyone and was was chair lady for the program. ■The Primary class had as their number “Naughty Abigail” of which Mrs. David Passmore and Mrs. Rick Parker, Misses Ruth Bray and Donna Stewart sang with Ruth at the piano, The kindergarten class presented The Birthday Party and The Christmas Tree. Their teachers are Miss Agnes Bray and Mrs. Workshop Oh, in there is the busiest place, Of all toy making it’s the base. Santa’s elves make everything you can think of, Teddybears, trains and toys you’ll love. The pickups normally held on Mon. Dec. 25 and Mon. Jan 1 will be held on Wed., Dec. 27 and Tues., Jan. 2, The pickup normally held on Wed., Dec. 27 will be held on Thurs., Dec. 28. 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Mr. & Passmore, Mr. Dale guests at the Haist Christ­ mas gathering on Sunday at the home of Mrs. Helen Jones, Exeter. Mr. & Mrs. William Rohde were Sunday supper guests with Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Roh­ de. Mrs. Isobelle Cann and Mrs. Kay Cann, Exeter were guests Sunday withMr.&Mrs. Lloyd Ballantyne. Miss Alicia Mellenger, Hensail spent the weekend with her great grandparents Mr. & Mrs. Alvin Passmore. Mr. & Mrs. William Harper, Mitchell and Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Ballantyne were Wednesday evening supper guests with Mr. & Mrs. Alvin Passmore. Miss JeanCowardreturned home Wednesday from University Hospital where she underwent surgery recently. Mrs. Paul Passmore is ? patient in Victoria Hospital where she underwent surgery. Get well wishes are extended. John Stewart is a patient in University Hospital at time of writing. Get well wishes are extended. He is Mrs. Larry Ballantyne’s father. Mr. & Mrs. Earnest Brandow, Saskatchewan visited with Mr. & Mrs. Ross Hargreaves, Saturday. He is a cousin of Mrs. Hargreaves. Mr. & Mrs. Alvin Ahrens, Mr. & Mrs. Lome Aitkens, Mitchell, Mr. & Mrs. Calvin Christie, Mr. & Mrs. Lome Passmore were Sunday evening supper guests with Mr. & Mrs. Reg Hodgert. Miss Guelph, Stewart, Waterloo and Miss Elaine Stewart, London spent the weekend at their respective homes. Mr. & Mrs. Oren Grace, Gibraltar, Michigan at­ tended the Christmas con­ cert Saturday evening and then had coffee with Mr. & Mrs. William Rohde. The Young People enjoyed a hayride Friday evening and returned to the church for lunch. White Gift service The White Gift service was held Sunday. The theme was First you can see the stables, Then through' the window, you can see the tables At the door comes Mrs. Claus Then you see St, Nick, Santa Claus. “Ho-Ho-Ho” is what he’ll say. Tonight tight, So you’ll night. Church service The regular church vice was held Sunday. Mr. Hargreaves lit the third advent candle which reminds us that we are preparing for an event of J I J 1 READY TO GO — One of the youngest participants in Satur­ day's Santa Claus parade was one-year-old Erin McLeod, who joined her mother, Judy, on the float entered by South Huron Hospital. T-A Dhoto LADIES WEAR PROPRIETORS wili Its Christmas again and time to say how much it means to have the friendship and good will of folks like you. Accept our sincere thanks and warm wishes ZWART AND builders GRAANSMA Happy General Contractors HOMES PHONE 235-0450 Box 192, Hay P.O. | Christmas bells ring out filling the countryside with lovef^ fand happiness^ May their majestic sounds usher in; a wonderful and very Jfcl- Smerry CHRISTMAS for you arid your family