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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2000-12-20, Page 30PAGE 30. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2000. Hullett school news Full house attends annual pageant FROM LONDESBORO Armstrongs greet at United Church While Tonya Drost offered prel­ ude selections on the piano at Londesboro United Church on Dec. 17. Ken and Marlene Armstrong greeted churchgoers and Ed and Mary Salverda ushered. The poin- settias decorating the sanctuary were donated by the UCW and Scrimgeour’s Food Market. The service for the third Sunday Advent began with a carol sing. A Babe Was Bom, a hymn anthem was sung by the senior choir. God so loved the world that He gave His only Son that the world might have everlasting life. That love was signified by the lighting of the third Advent candle. Dreams were talked about during the children’s conversation time. They came to understand that Joseph’s dream about the birth of the Christ child to his wife, Mary, came true just as the angel sent by God had told him it would. In the scripture passage John 1:1- 18, John states that the Word became flesh and the world saw God’s glory - his only reference to the nativity. The text fpr the message Christmas Dreams is found in Matthew 1: 18-25 - the story of Joseph’s dream in which he is told of Mary’s pregnancy and receives assurance to take her as his wife. People of the bible believed all dreams, simple or complex were communications from God. The message in Joseph’s dream was clear. Rev. Paul Ross’s dreams at Christmas were clear as well. He dreams of true and lasting peace in the Middle East, acceptance of the truth about global environmental warming and an economy fuelled by industriousness not gambling. That all children could live without fear, knowing they are loved and valued in families that recognize their need for each other were other dreams he shared that morning. Most of all, he dreams of the time when everyone will come to know God as an ever­ present friend. Services will be held next Sunday at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Huronview 'Fellowship will be held on Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. Christmas In Song was presented by the pupils of Hullett Central School to a full house last Thursday night. From kindergarten to Grade 8 voices were raised in familiar and not so familiar Christmas tunes many including actions. Other than the usual Santa suits, costuming was mostly appropriate and innovative headware - from band hats, to reindeer antlers to black hats and sunshades. All numbers were directed by Ms Wyatt and Valerie Van Riesen played piano accompaniment. Two of the numbers offered by the school band to open the concert were Jolly Old St. Nicholas and O Come All Ye Faithful. Kindergartens sang about Toys on the Christmas Tree while Grades 1/2 and 2/3 suggested that All I Want for Christmas is a Dinosaur. Dealing with the Reindeer was the tuneful tale offered by Grade 3/4. According to Grades 4/5 and 5 Santa’s Job is a Snap probably because he is a Cool Santa. Streets in Dicken’s Town were depicted on large painted posters on the walls of the auditorium. The operetta, The Best Christmas Ever was staged by Grades 6, 7, 8 and like Dicken’s Christmas Carol featured visits from Scrooge and holidays past, present and future. In the play within a play, the young people not only dialogued but sang solos, duets and choruses. One of the main characters in a school play was feeling inadequate and wished to withdraw from her role. Her nighttime visitors con­ vinced her not to let down the rest of the cast and her teachers. In the end the play of the operetta was a hit as was the concert at Hullett school. Join these same young pupils for carol singing at the school on Thursday and Friday mornings. On Friday, Dec. 22 the final day of school for this term, the pupils from Hullett will enjoy an afternoon of skating at Bly th arena. As mentioned in an earlier col­ umn, Hullett Central school is set­ ting up a program to assist students in the primary grades with reading and writing skills. Volunteers are needed for one-half day a week from Jan. 15 to March 9. That’s just eight weeks. Winter arrived early this year and by all forecasts is to be a long one. Somewhere around the end of January we may all be looking for relief with some new experience. Why not call the school now and volunteer. A little of your time will have positive results for the children and who can' say how you might benefit. PEOPLE AROUND LONDESBORO By BRENDA RADFORD < Call 523-4296 In all likelihood, by the time you are reading this paper, Doug Bell will be home again from Victoria Hospital, London. He underwent heart surgery on Dec. 12 and would probably appreciate your encour­ agement as he convalesces. At time of reporting Gordon Radford is a patient in Clinton Public Hospital. Certainly, he and Mary will be grateful for your prayers. Lome and Addie Hunking are now residing at the Exeter Village. If you wish to remember them with a card or note this holiday season the address is 155 John St. E. N0M 1ST As this is the last issue of the paper until after we hang those new calendars, I wish all of you a happy holiday season. May you be warmed bylhe love and presence of your family and find peace in the true meaning of the Christmas. I take this opportunity aas well to thank you for your continuing encouragement and support for The News from Londesboro. agavior is porn "And she brought forth her first bom son and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn." — Luke 2:7 May you experience the peace of Jesus as you celebrate His birth. Sincere appreciation for your patronage in 2000. Season's best, goodwill and good faith to all. 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