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Home My WebLink AboutThe 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 Jesus 3s <lte Keason Jor The Reason 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 Sharing a Healthier k OJ Fuhjre> M panncipacrionP® 11:00 a.m. (Note time change) Morning Worship Ethel White Gift Service Potluck lunch to follow ***** 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 COME SHARE IN THE JOY OF THE SEASONI