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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1973-12-19, Page 14News:of .vvoitotij Four children are .bapOsed Correspondent Mrs. Allan McCall Sunday, December 16th the Sacrament of Info,t Baptism was held at Duff's United Church, Walton. The children baptized were: Brian William Love, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. George Lave *Jr.; Christopher John Humphries, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Humphries of London; Jeffrey Shane Smith, infant son of Mr. and Mrs, Gerald Smith and Derwyn Mark Docken, infant son of Rev. Derwyn and Mrs. Docken. The Junior Choir sang, two numbers during the morning service. Several Christmas, carols were sung by the congregation assisted at the organ by Mrs, Ian Wilbee. Rev. Docket"' chose as his sermon "Blessed are they who come in the Name of the Lord". The third candle was lit, which stood for Joy, and Rev. Docken told the story of King Messiah to the children. The Sunday School concert was announced for this Friday evening at eight o'clock in the church basement. The U.C.W. executive will meet on. Thursday afternoon to Man programs for coming year. Walton Unit has Christmas Meeting The Walton Unit met on Monday, December 10th in the church basement when Mrs. Torrence Dundas, leader of the losing side of the copper contest, was mistress of ceremonies for the evening. The Sunday School room was decorated in the Christmas theme and each small table was set with the Christmas serviettes and the poinsettia centre pieces. Mrs. Dundas welcomed members and guests and approximately 44 sat down to a smorgasbord meal. The winning , side brought the dessert. Following the meal Mrs. Dundas conducted the devotional period, opening with a Christmas poem and, the Thought for the Month. The Christmas carol, "Silent Night" was sung, followed by Mrs. Bill Thamer reading the scripture from second chapter of Luke, verses 1 -20. Mrs. Gerald Watson gave the Meditation on Hope followed by Mrs. Allan McCall leading in prayer. Carol "Hark the Herold Angels Sing" was sung. Mrs. • Jack Brennen gave a reading, "Gifts for Christmas", followed by another carol, "Away in a Manger". The "Christmas Story" was read by Mrs. Bill Humphries. "While Shepherds Watched their Flocks" was sung. Mrs. Ray Huether accompanied at the piano for the singing of carols: Mrs. Herb Traviss gave a reading, "Christmas Recipe". MI'S. Bill Coutts, leader of the winning side extended thanks for the evening planned by the losing side. Mrs. Nelson Reid reminded the members to take their lunch and meeting tickets for the following year program from the secretary, Mrs. Howard Hackwell:. Mrs. Herb Traviss " of the nominating committee bronght the slat e of officers for. next year. Jingle Bells was sling and Santa Claus Arrived with much Merriment and gave out gifts' to everyone. Christmas boxes given out fOr shut-ins. Mrs. George Love Sr, was in I charge of devotions opening the meeting with a Christmas Carol. Mrs. Laverne Gedkin read the scripture from Luke 2: 1-20 followed by Mrs. Charles. McCutcheon giving a reading, "God's Greatest Gift The Saviour" and a poem "The Innkeeper". Christmas carols, "Away In a. Manger" and "Hark, the Herald Angels Sing" was sung. The collection.was received by the treasurer, Mrs. Merton Hackwell. Mrs. Glen McNichol gave the topic, an interesting story 'about, Helen Bally who was a Baptist missionary in- wartime. Mrs. G. Love closed this part of the meeting with prayer. Mrs. John Burch,president, presided for the business, thanking Mrs. McCall for her. hospitality, also 'all' those who took part in the devotions, and welcomed the visitors. Minutes were given by Mrs. Glen McNichol. The roll _call was answered by a gift for the Children's Aid. Society. It was decided to send a $10.00 donation to the London Rescue Mission. Christmas boxes are to be sent to the shut-ins. Mrs. Murray Dennis gave the nominating report for the officers for 1974 as 'follows: Unit Leader — Mrs. Murray Dennis; assistant Leader -- Mrs. John Burch; Secretary—Mrs. Glen McNichol; Treasurer — Mrs. Merton Hackwell; Friendship and Visiting — Mrs. Charles McCut- cheon and Mrs. Laverne Godkin; Music — Mrs. Neil McGavin and Mrs. Merton Hackwell;, Representative to Supply and Welfare — Mrs. Dave. Watson; Mrs. Jim Williamson chose as her topic the most unforgettable story of "The Night before Christmas," "Silent Night" carol closed the devotional- period. Mrs. Martin. Baan presided for the business. The secretary's report was read by Mrs, Harold McCallum. Mrs. Harvey Craig reported as the treasurer. Announcements were given out for coming events. It was decided to make up a box for a shut-in member. The January meeting is to be held at the home of Mrs. Harvey Craig. The collection was received and the meeting closed with the Benediction. Lunch was served by Mrs. Harvey Craig, "Mrs. Jim Williamson and the hostesses. The Lost and Found Group The eleventh meeting, of the Lost-and Found girls group was held on Tuesday evening in the church basement. The members ,from Seaforth were absent because of fog so Ruth Thamer acted as President andlrene Martin took the secretary's place. Ten members answered the roll , call and discussed singing carols and a skating party. Entertainment was provided by Irene Martin', Carolyn McClure and Ruth Thamer. The girls gathered in the same place for their twelfth meeting the following Tuesday evening and did crafts of batik and needle craft. The thirteenth meeting the girls met on the usual night the next week. There were fourteen members answered the roll call and discussed more about singing, carols. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Docken, London and Mrs. James W. Daley of Blenheim visited on Sunday at the manse with Rev. Derwyn and Mrs. Docken and family on Sunday. They attended the Baptismal Service at Duff's United Church, when their grandson Derwyn Mark Docken was baptized. Mrs. Daley has returned home after spending the past week at the manse. - Little Natasha Stutz spent the weekend with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Torrence Dundas, she returned home to Waterloo at Duff's .Churh win a set of glasses and Matt Haney from. Seaforth won a cuff link and pen set. " Pre-Chrittmas guests with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Shortreed for supper Saturday evening were: Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Ritchie, Grey Twp-; Mr, and Mrs." Cecil Lyddiatt, Blyth and Mr. Ken Ritchie of Egmondville. Mrs. Roy Gingerich of Guelph spent.a week recently at the home This< mysterious looking giant , size Chr present is a decorated snowmobile. Ente Saturday's Santa Claus Parade by Bob Bryan snowmobile was, a prize winner. we cannot ensure publication in the current week ads are received at • the Brussels Pest after 4 P.M. on mondaye 1,10 and Boundary Unit' The Christmas meeting of the 17th and Boundary Unit Was held at the home of Mrs. Harold- McCallum oh Wednesday afternoon; December 12th' with 12 Merribert And 2 visitors present. Mrs. Harvey Craig opened the Melkinoto Unit meeting With a poem "Christmas, The Mekillop Unit of the Wish": Christmas carols, LL,C.,W, hld their December; the Herald Angels Sing" was theetitig e at the home of , sting, Mrs, JimWilliamsonread Stewart Metall, With, everyone the scripture troth. Luke 2. 1.26. enjoying* noon meal provided by Mrs., IR, Craig read a story oft the loosing 'side of the copper "Choose Something with a Star", tehtesto the. '4U0iitiitig side "O' tittle Town of Bethlehem providing the dessert: ' was song, titUttitl'Otitti DEdEMBEit, 19,. Oh, Social Functions — Mrs. Don The entertainment was brought Dennis; Alternates — Mrs. by Janet Flood and Heather KeithRock and Mrs. John Burch. Brennen, 8th and 16th Unit PERSONALS The 8th and 16th Unit held their meeting on Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Don. McDonald. A supper of scalloped potatoes, casseroles, salads and cherry torte with fancy cookiet and Christmas cake for dessert, preceded the Decembermeeting. Nancy Smith, captain and the loosing side served the supper and were responsible for cleaning up. Mrs, Rae Houston opened th7 devotions with prayer and the Call to Worship: Mrs. .1. Van Vliet and Mrs. Houston read the with her parents, . Mr. and Mrs. Christmas Scripture with Wolf. Stutz on Sunday. passages from Luke. Hymn 58 The community is reminded 'of "It came upon a midnight clear" the annual. Sunday School was sung, followed by Mrs. J. Christmas Concert' this Friday Van Vliet leading in prayer. evening in the church basement. Hymn 57, "Gentle Mary laid her Mr. and Mrs. Tom Stevenson Child" was sung. Mrs. J. Van attended the annual 0 ristmas Vliet gave a reading,. Party , on Thurtday, December "Christmas". 13th at Doon ,Valley Golf and Mrs. R. Houston gave the Country Club near Kitchener. topic,' "Mary, Mary quite- There were 91 in attendance from extraordinary" relating to the Vincent's Farm Christmas theme, The minutes' Equipment centers in Seaford', were adopted as 'read by the Cambridge . and Ayr. secretary; Mrs. non McDonald. Following a smorgasbord meal, Th ere Were 12 memb ers dancing was provided by Howie answered the roll call.:Johannes, a disc jockey. Prizes The meeting closed with the were give ft out for spot dances. Christmas Carol, "Silent Night", Mrs. Tom Stevenson was luck)" to 12614iir; TA WOMAN NEE115 WHEN 94016 ouyiNa of her parents, M Ralph Traviss. Mr, 'and M Humphries and fa 'spent the weekend Mrs. Stewart Hum Mr. and Mrs. St baby son of Fordwi at the same home Mr. and Mrs. G were dinner guest with Mr, and Mrs. Read each week by nearly. 3,000 area people Base on an average of 3 people per family,