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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2000-12-20, Page 33THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2000. PAGE 33. Brohm family greets at Knox service Dan Brohm and family greeted worshippers to Knox United Church on Sunday, Dec. 10. The sanctuary was decorated with colourful poinsettias and a tree aglow with colour and light. Joy to the World and Great Is Thy Faithfulness were hymn-sing selec­ tions sung by the congregation, accompanied by Elizabeth Procter. Rev. Ethel Miner Clare welcomed the congregation. The Call to Worship was read responsively and the Prayer of Approach in unison. Mike and Donelda Cottrill and family took part in the readings and the lighting of the candles. The first candle was lit reminding all of the way of hope. The second candle was lit reminding all of God’s way of peace. Michele Burr looked after the nurs­ ery. The responsive reading was taken from Luke 1: 68-79. The anthem selection was The Light Still Shines by Natalie Sleeth accompanied by Elizabeth Procter. The Old Testament reading was from Malachi 3: 1-4 and the Epistle reading from Phillipians 1: 3-11. The gospel lesson was Luke 2: 1-5. Children’s time centered on waiting, expectation and advent. The medita- F. Scott hosts WMS meeting The WMS held its meeting on Monday, Dec. 11 at the home of Freda Scott. Joy to the World was recited and the service in the Glad Tidings was followed with Freda Scott reading scripture. Alice Nicholson, Margaret Siertsema and Vicki Black read the second, scrip­ ture. O Little Town of Bethlehem was read. Mrs. Siertsema gave the secre­ tary report and Ivy Cloakey the treasurer report. Fifty sick and shut-in visits were recorded. The next meeting is Jan. 8 and the annual meeting is in Wingham on Jan. 22. The ladies were asked to make donations to the Women’s Shelter if they wished. Roll call was a poem or story on Christmas. The Race That Long in Darkness Pined was read and Rev. Cathrine Campbell closed with prayer. ‘Citizen’ closes for holiday The staff of The Citizen will be enjoying an extended holiday season with their families. The offices will be closed from Wednesday, Dec. 20 to Jan. 2. There will be no paper on Dec. 27. Also, because of the timing of New Year’s Day, the next issue of The Citizen will be reaching the newsstands on Thursday, Jan. 4 rather than Wednesday. Wishing all our readers and adver­ tisers the very best of the season and a healthy and prosperous new year. % 1 2 tion was entitled, The Journey. Ken Procter and Joyce Vincent took up the offering with the offerto­ ry hymn being As With Gladness Men of Old. The choral benediction Away In A Manger concluded the morning worship service. Special thanks to Bob Gordon who made a beautiful wooden box to hold the song time hymn requests. A won­ derful wooden case to hold pulpit hangings was made by Les Shaw. Special thanks to Les. A Merry little Christmas Wish to You All May you and your flock celebrate a holiday that can’t be beat! Thanks for your support. 1 g 2 <? a z Much thanks Salvation Army Captain Edna Rowe was at East Wawanosh Public School last week to receive with much gratitude the contributions from the recent food drive. With her are, from left: Kevin Freiburger, Amy Cook, Nicole Meier and Bridget Kellington. (Vicky Bremner photo) PEOPLE AROUND BELGRAVE cards at 8 p.m. followed by dancing and a potluck buffet. Donna and Les Shaw and Marlene and Stewart Leedham enjoyed a bus trip to Branson. Gordon and Louise Bosman attended the funeral of her sister Agatha Kaasa Friday, Dec. 1 at 10 a.m. in the chapel of Evergreen Cemetery, Edmonton, Alberta. Those in attendance included Betty Kaasa and her son Ron and Jim Remember these families in your prayers. Ron Taylor of St. John’s, Newfoundland is enjoying Christmas holidays, staying at his parents Jack and Mary Taylor’s home visiting with family and friends. Due to blustery weather conditions euchre and the United Church after­ noon unit meeting were cancelled. Elaine Scrimgeour CLEAN HOUSE! Sell items you no longer need with a Classified Ad. HUNTINGTON DISEASE You Can Make Difference HUNTINGTON SOCIETY OF CANADA 1-800-998-7398 Mabel’s Moms met at their regular time on Wednesday, Dec. 13. Those who attended were Sandra Weber, Owen and Brock; Lila Procter and Jessica; Kim Higgins, Ashley and Shelby; Crystal Agombar, Nicholas and Gage; Elaine Scott and Preston. Their topic was Stormy Days. The next meeting is Wednesday, Dec. 20. There will be a New Year’s Eve party in the Belgrave Institute Hall on Saturday, Dec. 30. There will be Coultes of Edmonton. Gordon and Louise also visited their son Clayton and friend Debbie Wilson at Prince George, British Columbia. Sincere sympathy is extended from the community of friends and neighbours to the Bosmans. Friends and neighbours extend sincere sympathy to Bob and Donna Wattam and family in the loss of Donna’s father David Downey. Edgars gather for season The family of Harvey Edgar host­ ed the annual Edgar Christmas at the Belgrave Women’s Institute Hall on Saturday, Dec. 9. Fifty-three Edgar relatives from four generations enjoyed the delicious turkey dinner served by the Belgrave Women’s Institute. After dinner, Amanda Cortes sang O Holy Night followed by a carol sing. Around 8 p.m. Santa arrived to hand out the presents. Later everyone enjoyed a few games of crokinole with Mait Edgar and Jeremy Park being the champi­ ons. Families gathered from Barrie, London, Petrolia, Brigden, Aylmer, Tavistock, Atwood, Goderich, Bly th, Lucknow and Belgrave. 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