HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1997-12-10, Page 20PAGE 20. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10,1997.
Brussels UCW guest shares
memories of Christmas past
On Dec. 3 the Christmas meeting
of the Brussels UCW was held in
the church basement with an
excellent attendance of members
and guests.
At 6:30 p.m. president Rene
Richmond, welcomed everyone.
The blessing was sung and
everyone sat down to a bountiful
potluck dinner. Following the
dinner, Christmas carols were sung.
Michelle Cousins, Pamela
Cousins and Kari Bell entertained
with piano solos.
Gert Kellington led the worship.
She read a poem about the first
Happenings
at Huronlea
By Olive Sproul
A number of us continued
bowling every Thursday afternoon
all through October. We had a
special celebratory lunchtime
banquet the first Thursday in
November at Huronlea. Janet
Hastings had the highest average
score, while Bob Topham had
highest score in an individual
game. Bob is fairly happy to be
here at Huronlea. He's Cathy
Bridge's father.
We had our first Buddies "R" Us
meeting on Nov. 7. My buddy
turned out to be half of a set of
twins, Jacob and Jamie Crosby.
Jacob seems very bright, polite and
attractive.
Our residents took the children to
their hearts. They reveled in the
warm and sincere affection that
bubbled so effortlessly from each
child and showed in the
spontaneous hugs and comforting
pats bestowed on each child's
particular buddy. There was a great
deal of rivalry among the children
as to who had the smartest, the
prettiest, the oldest. Elsie was a
great favourite since she was, not
only the oldest one living in the
facility, she's affectionate and
terrifically witty.
Henry and Levi Carter continue
to be popular and, since I'm good at
quizzes, I'm also popular. Ashley
Keffer, my first little buddy was
unwilling to let the relationship
lapse and has visited me every
chance she's had for the last two
years, making me clever cards for
all the holidays that arise.
We were both happy as clams
when tire opportunity arose for us
to be buddies once again, when
Grades 5 and 6 entertained us with
a short program. I believe Mrs.
White is their teacher.
The United Church has begun
serving delicious dinners on
Thursday at noon and some
residents are taking advantage of
the opportunity to eat out for a
reasonable price.
Bureau
drop-off
in Blyth
Blyth and area people wanting to
donate to the Christmas Bureau
need not drive far.
For the second year in a row, a
drop off for donations has been set
up at Blyth Memorial Hall. Orga
nizer Lynda Lentz said that the
drop-off was very successful last
year and can be a model for other
villages in the^county."
Christmas and the legend of the
robin. This was followed by prayer.
Sarah Stephenson read the scripture
"The Christmas Story".
Mrs. Kellington introduced the
guest speaker Thelma Steinman, of
RR 3, Brussels. She spoke about
the memories of Christmas since
her childhood. She also spoke
about the birth of Jesus, and how
important God was and is, in her
life through good and rough times.
She sang appropriate songs while
playing the ukulele.
Mrs. Richmond thanked her for
her inspiring message and
We welcome you to come and worship with us.
Rev. Cathrlne Campbell - 887-9831
HURON CHAPEL EVANGELICAL
MISSIONARY CHURCH
WESLEY JACOB COOMBS
Wesley Jacob Coombs passed
away suddenly as the result of an
accident, Saturday, Nov. 29, 1997,
at Clinton Public Hospital. He was
in his second year.
He was the cherished son of
Christine (Nelemans) and Stephen
Coombs of Bayfield, beloved
grandson of Jack and Lorraine
Nelemans of Gowanstown, former
ly of Wroxeter, and Wes and Phyl
lis Coombs of Harpurhey and the
dear great-grandson of Mary Hig
gins of Cambridge.
Wesley will be fondly remem
bered by aunts and uncles Brian
and Mary Ellen Coombs of Bay
field, Wayne and Laura Coombs of
Calgary, Elaine and Doug Vink of
Mt. Brydges, Susan and Darrow
Welker of London and Jerry Nele
mans of Listowel.
The family received friends at
Whitney-Ribey Funeral Home,
Seaforth, Tuesday, Dec. 2. Rev.
Jane Kuepfer officiated.
Interment was at Maitlandbank
Cemetery.
Memorial donations to Seaforth
Community Hospital would be
appreciated as expressions of sym
pathy.
WINNIFRED JAMES
Winnifred James of Brussels
passed away at Seaforth Communi
ty Hospital, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 1997.
She was 73.
She was the loving niece of Rae
and Marguerite Crawford of Brus
sels, loved sister-in-law of Annie
James of Brussels, dear aunt of
Gwen Hinz of Mitchell, Brian
you are ‘Welcome at the
BLYTH COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD
9:45 a.m. - Sunday School for Children and Adults
11:00 a.m. - Morning Worship
Bible Studies - Wednesday 10 a.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Phone 523-4590 McConnell St., Blyth
Stuck with a spare tire
around the middle?
Rev. Christine Johnson - Minister
Church Office 887-6259 Home 887-6540
December 14, 1997
Third Sunday in Advent - Joy
Leave the car at
home and walk.
presented her with a fruit basket.
Prayer closed the worship.
The president conducted the
busiress. Minutes were read and
adopted. The treasurer's report was
given by Isabelle Wheeler.
Allyson Cardiff has the tickets
ready for the Jan. 18 roast beef
dinner at the BMG Community
Centre. Proceeds go to Project
Uplift.
Twenty-four shut-in boxes were
prepared and delivered.
The meeting was closed with the
singing of We Wish You a Merry
Christmas.
THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA
you are welcome this Sunday
Rev. Nancy Beale
NOVEMBER 14 - ADVENT 3
MORNING PRAYER
Trinity, Blyth St. John’s, Brussels
9:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m.
Wheelchair accessible
MELVILLE
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
BRUSSELS
11:00 a.m. * Morning Service
- Sunday School
9:30 a.m. * Belgrave Service
7:30 p.m. - Tuesday evening Bible Study
2:00 p.m. - Wednesday afternoon Bible Study
Wheelchair accessible
James of Brussels, great aunt of
Stacey and Ben Hinz of Mitchell,
and David James of Wingham and
loved sister of the late Glen James.
Miss James was predeceased by
two nephews, Calvin and Murray
James.
Visitation was held at Betts
Funeral Home, Brussels.
Rev. Nancy Beale officiated at
the funeral service which was held
at St. John's Anglican Church,
Brussels, Dec. 5.
Interment was at Brussels Ceme
tery.
In remembrance, donations to St.
John's Anglican Church would be
appreciated.
TAYLOR RAE FINLAYSON
MCGAVIN
Taylor Rae Finlayson McGavin,
the cherished newborn daughter of
Brian and Shelley (Finlayson)
McGavin, RR4, Walton, died on
Thursday, Dec. 4, 1997 at Stratford
General Hospital.
Taylor was the beloved sister of
Brandon and Abby. She was dearly
loved by her grandparents, Laird
and Ruby Finlayson, RR3, Kippen
and Neil and Marie McGavin, RR4,
Walton, great-grandmother, Irene
Finlayson, aunts, uncles and
cousins.
A private family funeral service
was held at Duffs United Church,
Walton, on Sunday, Dec. 7. Rev.
James Murray officiated, assisted
by Rev. Cheri Dinova.
The Whitney-Ribey Funeral
Home, Seaforth was entrusted with
the funeral arrangements.
PASTOR JAMES H. CARNE AUBURN 526-7515
ASSOCIATE PASTOR'- YOUTH - JEREMY SHUART 523-9788
Sunday
Monday
Wednesday
Friday
8:30 a.m. - Morning Worship Service
10:00 a.m. - Family Bible Hour
11 a.m. - Morning Worship Service
8 p.m. - Evening Service
7:30 p.m. - New Hope Support Group
7:30 p.m. - Prayer & Bible Study
7:30 p.m. - Youth
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You are welcome
at
Brussels Mennonite
Sunday, December 14
Third Sunday of Advent
9:30 a.m. Worship Service
10:45 a.m. Christian Education
Pastor Ben Wiebe
887-6388
Please join us for worship
this Sunday
Sunday Morning Service • 10 a.m.
Evening Service - 7:30 p.m.
The Word became flesh and lived for a
while among us. We have seen his
glory, the glory of the one and only Son
who came from the father, full of grace
and truth.
John 1:14
BLYTH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
Rev. Adrian A. Van Geest
A Hwy. 4, Blyth 523-9233
Wheelchair accessible
BRUSSELS - ETHEL PASTORAL CHARGE
UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA
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11:00 a.m.
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Morning Worship
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White Gift Service
Potluck lunch to follow
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Morning Worship
Brussels
Monday, Dec. 15-7 p.m. - Study Session
Sunday, Dec. 14 - 7:30 p.m. - Ecumenical Community Choral Concert
Monday, Dec. 22 - 7:30 p.m. - Community Carol Sing
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