HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1994-12-21, Page 28PAGE 28. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21,1994.
Brussels UCW holds Christmas meeting
The December meeting of the
UCW was held on Dec. 7.
Following the welcome by Barb
McMillan and the singing of grace
members all sat down to a bountiful
pot luck dinner.
After the meal Betty Campbell
led the group in a sing-song
accompanied by Alice Brothers at
the piano. Betty Campbell and
Joyce Jacklin entertained the group
with a duet C is for the Christ
M. Hiller leads
Sunday, Dec. 18 was a busy day
at Brussels Mennonite Fellowship.
Mark Hiller was worship leader for
the morning service. Denise Hiller
was pianist and Lucy Hesse led the
singing. Darlene Hemingway
ministered through song for the
offertory. Pastor Tom Warner
preached from Hebrews 1:1-14.
The theme of his message was
'Angelic Ministers'.
Sunday evening the children, up
to Grade 8 put on their Christmas
concert. They told the Christmas
story through song and dialogue,
under the leadership of Urla Koch
and Pat Pietrek, as well as several
other adult helpers.
The Grade 5/6 enjoyed skating,
and a Christmas Party, on Saturday,
Dec. 17. The youth also held their
LYDIA TURNBULL
Lydia Turnbull of Brussels
passed away at Wingham and Dis
trict Hospital on Friday, Dec. 16,
1994. She was in her 87th year.
Mrs. Turnbull was the beloved
wife of the late William James
Turnbull (1982), the loving mother
of Keith Turnbull of Ethel, Neil
and Madeline Turnbull of Calgary,
Diane and Barry Engel of Brussels
and the late Lydia Ann Turnbull
(1941) and loved grandmother of
Dawn and Jason Engel.
She was predeceased by a sister,
Rena Wait, in 1990.
Rev. Cam McMillan officiated at
the funeral services which were
held on Dec. 19 at Betts Funeral
Home in Brussels.
Interment was at Brussels Ceme
tery.
Memorial donations to the Brus
sels United Church or the Heart and
Stroke Foundation would be appre
ciated by the family.
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Gertie Kellington told everyone
what had been bought with the IGA
tapes, also that the stamps went to
the Bible Society and the soup
labels go to the World Mission for
the deaf. The pop can tabs will go
towards wheelchairs.
The shut-in boxes will be packed
on Dec. 14 at Maple Villa.
The program committee, Jeanette
Boynton and Doris McCall, was in
worship service
Christmas social, on Saturday
evening.
There will be Christmas Eve
service, Dec. 24 at 7 p.m. and a
Christmas morning service, at
10:30 a.m. There will not be
Sunday School classes on Christ
mas Day.
Morning Star Lodge drapes
charter in member’s memory
On Dec. 13 at 6:30 p.m. the
members of Morning Star Rebekah
Lodge, Brussels enjoyed a
delicious cold turkey dinner. This
was the Christmas meeting, which
was presided over by Noble Grand
Jane Hall.
The charter of the Lodge was
draped at this meeting in loving
memory of Mae Johann who
passed away in November.
A Rebekah plate was presented
to the Lodge from Grace Fuller, a
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charge of the worship. Barb
McMillan, Ruth Sauve, Betty
Graber and Dorothy Steffler took
part.
Jeanette gave an introduction to
the skit by asking, "What are you
doing about Christmas? How are
you getting the Christmas spirit this
year?"
Dorothy gets the Christmas spirit
by writing letters and cards. Doris
read the Bible Christmas story.
Ruth gets the Christmas spirit by
remembering and telling the story
of the last Christmas her family had
together at their home in the
Okanogan Valley. Her family
always enjoyed singing the
Christmas carols.
Barb told how the Christmas
spirit came to their home on
Christmas Eve the year that Kathy
came to their home in the
Hoover, due to ill health was
unable to attend and Jean Bridge
made the presentation on her
behalf.
D. D. Pres. Jean Hodgert will
visit the Lodge on Jan. 10.
A Christmas social time was
enjoy Lodge. Carols were sung and
Mrs. Santa made her timely fun
visit.
The Christmas draw winners
were: first, Dorothy Dennison, Mr.
and Mrs. Santa; second, Lois
McCitcheon, hamper of groceries;
third, Julie McCall, towel rack.
afternoon. What a joy Kathy has
brought to their family, she said.
Dorothy told the group about the
year that Anne Smith wanted the
group to do the skit entitled "The
Shawl." The poor peasant lady
wore the shawl to cover a deep scar
which disappeared when she gave
the shawl to Baby Jesus. Dorothy
felt the Christmas spirit came to all
the ladies at that meeting.
The true meaning of Christmas
love and giving was shown in that
story.
Betty mentioned several things
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that bring the Christmas spirit to
her - her Nativity scene at home;
the children's Christmas bazaar
with the angels who made the
things; making Christmas cake to
give to others; the Christmas
carols; dressing up for the nursing
home residents and the Christmas
Eve service.
The song From a Distance was
heard on tape. Doris McCall closed
the worship with prayer followed
by the benediction.
A short business meeting
followed.
■ May The
Spirit Of
Christmas
Remain In
Your Hearts
Throughout
The Year
Wishing you and yours
all the best that this
marvelous season has
to offer...a wealth of
warm friends, good
times, plenty of
laughter and lots of
festivities and fun.
You’ve been a joy to
know and serve, and
we thank you for your
continuing support.
Village of
Blyth Council,
Public Utilities
Commissioners
& Staff