HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1991-01-09, Page 7Special guest
The Auburn and District Lions Club had some special visitors at
their January 2 Ladies’ Night on January 2. Doug Chamney,
Club President, right, welcomes Kristin Byatt, an Australian
youth exchange student and District A-9 Governor Mel Bogie
from Goderich, Kristin’s host for her six week stay.
Auburn
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‘The Star Still Shines',
minister's sermon topic
THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 1991. PAGE 7.
Families visit over holidays
Rev. Paul Ross conducted the
morning service at Knox United
Church and Nancy Park was organ
ist and Bernice Gross was pianist.
The flowers in the sanctuary were
in memory of the late Jim Blake
placed by Maxine and Bill Seers.
Rev. Ross gave the Call to Wor
ship. The advent candle, the candle
of Love was lit by Rachael Arthur.
Elliott Lapp presented the Church
with hand-made holders for the
advent candles. Hymn “Hark The
Herald Angels Sing’’ was sung.
Rev. Ross gave the Prayer of
Confession and Assurance of Par
don followed by Choral Response.
Hymn “Away in a Manger” was
sung. The choir sang an anthem.
Hymn “Good Christian Men Re
joice” was sung. Rev. Ross’ ser
mon was entitled “Have a Loving
Christmas”. The choir sang anoth
er hymn.
COMMUNION SERVICE
Rev. Paul Ross conducted the
morning service at Knox United
Church and Mrs. Gordon Gross
was organist. Rev. Ross gave the
Call to Worship and Prayer of
Approach. The hymn “The race
that long in darkness pined” was
sung.
Rev. Ross gave the Prayer of
Confession and Assurance of
Pardon followed by choral re
sponse. The hymn “As with Glad
ness Men of Old” was sung.
Marjorie McDougall played a piano
solo, “Star of the East”.
Rev. Ross gave the presentation
on “Toe Alpha - What’s That?”
The sacrament oi Holy communion
took place and Rev. Ross gave the
Prayer of Thanksgiving and the
Lord’s Prayer repeated in unison.
The offering was received by
Ken Ramsey and Brian Gross. The
closing hymn was “Songs of
Thankfulness”. Rev. Ross pro
nounced the Benediction and the
choral response “Stand Up, Stand
Up for Jesus” concluded the
service.
The Senior Youth Group will
meet Thursday, January 10 for
games at Hullett School from 8 to
10 p.m.
NEW YEAR SERVICE
Rev. Paul Ross conducted the
morning service at Knox United
Church and Mrs. Gordon Gross
was organist. The flowers in the
sanctuary were in memory of the
late Nelson Moulden.
Rev. Ross gave the Call to
Worship. Hymn “Go Tell it on the
Mountain” was sung. Rev. Ross
gave the Prayer of Confession and
Assurance of Pardon followed by
choral response. “We Three
Kings” was sung.
Rev. Ross’ sermon was entitled
“The Star Shines Still”. Rev. Ross
gave the Prayer of Thanksgiving
and Concern and the Lord’s Prayer
was repeated in unison.
The offering was received by
Larry Plaetzer and Peter Verbeek
and dedicated. A new creed was
repeated in unison.
The hymn “O Sing a Song of
Bethlehem” was sung. Rev. Ross
pronounced the Benediction and
the choral response, “Now Thank
We all our God” was sung.
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There was a memorial service at
Knox United Church on Saturday,
December 29 for the late Nelson
Moulden who passed away earlier
in the week. Rev. Paul Ross
conducted the service.
Christmas visitors with Marjorie
Silver Tops meet
The Auburn Silver Tops Christ
mas dinner was held at the White
Carnation on Wednesday, Decem
ber 19 at noon. There were 28
present.
Dorothy Grange read a poem and
Rev. Paul Ross said Grace. Every
one enjoyed a smorgasbord dinner
which was delicious and were
served dessert, coffee and tea.
Dorothy Grange introduced the
Citizenship, topic
ofWI meeting
The monthly meeting of the
Women’s Institute will be held at
the Community Centre on Thurs
day, January 17 at 2 p.m. Topic
“Citzenship and World Affairs”.
The roll call "Name a Country
starting with your initial. The guest
speaker will be Lena Seiger of
Westfield who will speak on her life
as a mennonite. Hostesses are
Mrs. Lawrence Plaetzer and Mrs.
Jas. Carne.
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McDougall were her son Allan
McDougall and Ms. Mona Belan
ger of Sudbury, Ontario.
Mr. William Anderson of New
market visited Christmas week
with his parents Mr. and Mrs.
Oliver Anderson.
guests. Mildred Ament and Marion
Haggitt had birthdays closest to
that day and received gifts. There
were numbers at each plate which
were called out and gifts were
presented to several people. There
were also two contests by Ethel
Ball and several received gifts for
that.
Hostesses for the January meet
ing are Ruth Jardin, Phyllis Rodger
and Martha Daer. Kay Lapp read a
poem “Thought For The Day”.
Euchre was played to end the
afternoon.
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Mrs. Bonnie Armour and Julie of
Waterloo and Mr. Keith McLaugh
lin of Wingham were holiday
visitors with Ruth and Tom Jardin.
Christmas visitors with Mr. and
Mrs. Tom Lawlor were their son
Jim, Maria, Anthony and Aden
Lawlor of RR 5, Goderich.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hallam spent
Christmas day with her son Nor
man and Elaine Culbert and Shel
ley of Goderich.
In mid-January, Rev. Ross of
Knox United Church will be lead
ing a Confirmation Class for
teens who are presently in Grade
nine or higher. Those interested
contact Rev. Ross.
Pot luck dinner,
Jan. 16
The Silver Tops pot luck dinner
will be held at the Community
Centre, Auburn on Wednesday,
January 16 at noon.
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