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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1986-12-23, Page 18PAGE 18. THE CITIZEN, TUESDAY. DECEMBER 23, 1986. f-e/grcweI I ______' Mrs. Helen Stonehouse I 8§7-9487 __________________J Full house for school concert Carols sung at Knox Church Familiar Christmas carols re­ sounded on the morning air from Knox United Church on Sunday morning as the many members congregated to celebrate Jesus’ birth. The sanctuary was tastefully decorated with poinsettias, red roses in brass vases, candelabra, and a tree aglow. A white bud vase containing red and white flowers with holly greenery adorned each window sill. A piano-organ prelude of Christ­ mas numbers with Mrs. George Johnston pianist, and Mrs. George Procter, organist was presented. Following the singing of the doxology, Rev. JohnG. Roberts set alight the third Advent candle, which signifies Purity. The mini­ ster chose scripture reading from Matthew: 2 relating to Herod, the King, andfocusingon his reactions of Jesus birth. The large choir of mixed voices sang “The Prince of Peace”, with organ accompaniment. The offer­ ing was received by Patrick Cull, Heather McIntosh, Steven Nixon and Donald G. Procter. The sermon was introduced by the question, “How do you decide whatis a world event?” Focus may be centred on world events as Hitleror the explosion atom bomb. Scientificthinkingchanges. World events change things for all. Christmas impinges on life. The birth of Jesus provides a Bible claim for allegiance. Our type of allegiance dictates how we live our lives. Our first allegiance must be to Jesus; not the government. The type of allegiance chosen provides an alternative to the law of retribution. Any group formulates law. People live by law. If persons arefriends with an enemy, they destroy the enemy. The type of allegiance provides a new standard of judgement. An inexpensive watch may be accurate, each of two may be accurate but set at different times. Atafuturedate all time pieces may be set automatically correct. If Jesus is our standard, nothing canhappenthatisnotsetbythe will of God in the coming of Jesus. This event we celebrate today. Hymns relative to Christmas were sung during the inspiring service. Church concert held Knox United Church Sunday School Christmas concert was held in the Women’s Institute Hall, Belgrave, Thursday, December 18. Rev. John G. Roberts acted as master of ceremonies and the concert began with everyone join­ ing in a sing-song featuring Christmas songs and carols led by George Cull and Judy Morton accompanying at the piano. The beginners and Grades 1 and 2 recited poems and verses about Christmas. Grade 3 presented a puppet play entitled “A Mexican Christmas.” Four girls: Lindsay Michie, Margie Gordon, Jennifer Cook and Candice Irwin performed a baton twirling act. Grade 4 sang “Christmas in Kiilarney.” The Intermediate class compared Christmas Eve in 1986 and the year 2010. “Santa Retiring” was the name of a play presented by the senior class. Clifford and Company’s presentationfeatureda “Robot Show.” Another sing-song closed the concert and Santa arrived to present bags of candy and gifts to the children. People around Belgrave Steven Coultes, whoisliving and going toschool in St. Mary’s where he is a goal tender for the St. Mary's Lincolns of the Junior B Hockey team, is spending a few days during the Christmas holi­ days at home with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Coultes and his brothers. Twenty-two Bowman, Elston and Edgar relatives travelled by bus on Saturday to attend the wedding of Brenda Edgar and Stephen Thompson in the Petrolia United Church. The wedding took place at 12:30 noon and dinner followed at2p.m. Brenda is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Maitland The East Wawanosh Public School Christmas concert was a great success. Kendra Folkhard, Michael McBurney, Allie Culbert and Jeremy Campbell from Gradte 1 introduced the Christmas concert to a full house. The Junior Choir grades Kinder­ garten, 1,2, and 3 lead by John Kerr, accompanied by Marilyn Bridges, sang “Be a Santa” and “Little Donkey” which were done very well. Grade 4 and 5 presented “The Boy Who Laughted at Santa Claus”. It was very entertaining. The Kindergarten class did some songs and verses and Grade 1 did the “Christmas Story”. Grade 2 had a Rhythm Band and played “Winter Wonderland” and “Sil­ ber Bells’ ’. Grade 5 and 6 the poem “Baboushpa”. Grade 7 and 8 presented Christ- Brownies, Pathfinders carol Several household members in the village were delighted on Wednesday evening, hearing their door bell and on opening the door, to witness about 50 Guides, Brownies, Pathfinders and parents as they sang Christmas Carols and also handed out a plate of cookies, to each householder, that were made by the children. Leader for the Guides was Mrs. Vicky Piluke; Treasurer, Mrs. DorisTaylor; District Commission­ er, Mrs. Mary Vair; Brownie Leaders, Mrs. Joanne Culvert, Mrs. Lois Sinclair and Mrs. Attie Wharton. Following the Carolling, the children and adults gathered at the Belgrave Community Centre where they were treated with hot chocolate and cookies. People around Belgrave Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hanna hosted a Christmas dinner in the W.l. Hall on Sunday, December 21 for 38 relatives and friends. After Santa Claus distributed the Christmas presents, the child­ ren enjoyed the ride on the sleigh behind the team of horses of Sam Pletch. Those attending were from: Kitchener, Goderich, Londesboro and Belgrave. Miss Dorothy Higgins of the Callandar Nursing Home, Brus­ sels, attended the Christmas ser­ vice at Knox United Church on Sunday morning and later was a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Higgins. mas “Coast to Coast” and Grade 3 did a Song and Dance called * ‘Jelly Belly.” The Choirs 4 and 5,5 and 6, and 7 and 8 sang ‘‘Have a Holly Jolly Christmas”, “Toy Land” and “My Favorite Things”. This was lead and accompanied by Mr. Bill Chaulk. The Grade 7 and 8 class donated gifts and money to a charitable organization. Hoping your holiday be abundant in all good things! J & H Campbell Ltd. Blyth Farm couples retreat upcoming ■ The weekend retreat is intended for farm couples whose primary occupation is farming. Goals are to teach skills in communication -- goal setting, negotiating, dealing with change and confidence build­ ing. Registration is $135.00 and applications are due by January 9, 1987. 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