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The Citizen, 1989-12-06, Page 14PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1989. Belgrave Compiled by Mrs. Helen Stonehouse. Phone 887-9487 UCW gather gifts A decorated miniature Christmas tree formed the setting for the worship service at the general meeting of the Belgrave U.C.W. on Thursday evening November 30. The service was entitled “Gifts Come Down at Christmas”. Under the tree were four gifts which the leader Mrs. Leslie Shaw gave to the others taking part in the service. When Mrs. Sam Pletch opened her gift it was a dove of peace. Mrs. Robert Grasby’s gift was a candle representing Jesus, the light of the world. Mrs. George Michie un­ wrapped a gift of a Bible which contains wisdom, a gift from God. Mrs. Laura Johnston received a ring representing the eternal circle or God’s love. Christmas hymns were sung and a quartette of Mrs. Glenn Coultes, Mrs. Bill Coultes, Mrs. Les Shaw and Mrs. George Procter sang two Christmas numbers accompanied by Mrs. George Johnston. Mrs. Murray Scott demonstrated the making of three Christmas table arrangements. During the business meetings donations were made to the follow­ ing organizations: Family and Children Services, Alcohol and Drug Concerns, Mitchell Resource Centre, Town and Country Home­ makers, World Development and Relief, a Laotian refugee family sponsored by Huron-Perth Presby­ tery and the general fund of Knox United Church, Belgrave. The U.C.W. will gather gifts to be given to the Christmas Bureau of Familv and Children’s Services. Mrs. Janisa Coultes and Mrs. Jim Hunter volunteered to make a wall hanging to be displayed at the meeting of London Conference to be held at Centralia Agricultural College in May. Year-end reports were given and Mrs. Norman Cook gave the nomi- Continued on page 16 Euchre winners Fifteen tables were in play at the weekly euchre which was held in the W.I. Hall, Wednesday, Novem­ ber 29. Winners were: high lady, Mrs. Mel Jacklin; low lady, Mrs. Albert Cook; second high lady, Mrs. Robert Grasby; high man, Wilford Caslick; low man, Mrs. Mabel Wheeler (playing as a man); se­ cond high man, George Inglis; lucky table, Mrs. John King, Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse, George John­ ston, Mrs. Jas. R. Coultes. There will be euchre again Wednesday, December 6 starting at 8 p.m. People Mr. and Mrs. Ross Wightman, Tracey and Kevin of Fergus visited last Sunday with his father Mr. Edgar Wightman who is a patient in the Wingham and District Hospi­ tal. Top equestrienne Cheryl Campbell of RR3, Blyth receivedseveralawardson Fridayat the4H Awards Night in Clinton. Ken Ramsey, left, President of 4H Leaders’ Association presented her with the Club Leader’s Award, while Isabel Campbell, Vice-President presented the Robin Theedom Award for the Champion 4H Horse Showman at Seaforth Fall Fair, and Adrian Brand presented the W-6 Quarter Horse Trophy which is donated by Brian and Elaine Workman of Brussels. 'John the Baptist" sermon topic Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hanna welcomed members in the entry at Knox United Church on Sunday morning. As December 3 was the first Sunday of Advent Rev. Peter D. Tucker centred the remarks for his sermon on John the Baptist, the forerunner of Jesus. The Gospel Lesson was Luke 3: 1-23. John the Baptist sounded a trumpet in the wilderness of Judea heralding the coming of the Lord. John was a solitary man with long unkempt hair. He wore a coat of camel’s hair and survived on a diet of wild locusts. He was rough, uncouth and blunt; but his mes­ sage, “Turn away from your sins, be baptized and God will forgive you”, was the same for the rich and the poor. What people thought of him was irrelevant. It finally cost him his life when he accosted Herod about his wrong life style. Many people had accepted John’s message. They were either includ­ ed in God’s plans or against them. The same challenges of sharing our food and clothing exists today. We make the decision. At Christmas, can we refuse others? The children’s story which preceded the sermon related a similar message. Mrs. Dan McBur- ney took charge of the children in the schoolroom during the service. The choir sang “Great is the Lord” with organ accompaniment by Mrs. George Procter. Offertory stewards were Kenneth Procter and Donald Procter TOYSTOYS TOYS TOYS TOYSTOYS TOYSTOYS TOYSTOYS area to include some great gifts for Don't forget your Pets this Christmas TURBO GRAFX 16 SEGA the chimney at^ Oldfield's /O) Yes, Santa's been down the chimney and brought a sack full of toys... Everything your "little heart" desires Irom tradi­ tional "teddy" to today's most popular video games and all at low, low prices...NINJA TURTLES REG. $5.99 Santa's found J J SUPER STAR VW’Jii barbie Wl DOLLS REG. $23.99 T eiQ 99 I ZJh OTHER BARBIES FROM $14.99 3 Oldfield SX Pro Hardware WE CARRY 1/ A FABULOUS Ms SELECTION OF z BABY SHOP EARLY FOR CHRISTMAS GIVING your favourite pet! 1 "Z Ear......- Brussels and Radio Shack 887-6851