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Lynda FHI loran-11apley Lakeshore Advance
Grand Bend school celebrated Hanukkah in December.
Festival of lights
The Jewish celebration of Chanukah is often
associated with the Christian holiday of Christ-
mas, but that association has little to do with
the significance of each holiday and more to
do with the timing. Each is celebrated at the
end of the year when the holiday season has
hit full swing. But much like the story of Christ-
mas, the story of Chanukah is a rich one.
The celebration of Chanukah has a deep his-
tory that can be traced back to a successor of
Alexander the Great. Upon conquering Syria,
Egypt and Palestine, Alexander the Great
allowed these lands to remain relatively auton-
omous, a gesture that extended to allowing
residents of these conquered lands to observe
their own religions. However, more than 100
years later, Antiochus IV, a less tolerant succes-
sor of Alexander, began to oppress the Jewish
people under his control, desecrating their
temples and even ordering the massacre of
many Jews. This treatment eventually sparked
a revolt led by Mattathias the Hasmonean and
his son, Judah Maccabee. This revolt would
ultimately prove successful, and the temple
was rededicated. But at the time of rededica-
tion, oil needed to light the menorah was very
low, roughly enough to keep the menorah lit
for just one night. However, the oil stunningly
lasted for eight days, enough time to prepare
an additional supply of oil for the menorah.
Aneight-day festival was then declared to cel-
ebrate this miracle, and that festival is now
known as Chanukah, which is often referred to
as the "Festival of Lights." Because of the diver-
sity in our schools today, many are celebrating
various cultures.
Zurich Mennonite Church
37818 Zurich Hensall Rd., West of Zurich
519-236-4933
www.kingsfieldcommon.ca
Kinld Pastor: Ken Gazlcy
ZMC Pastor: Tom Rocs
Sunday, Dec. 22
9:30 am
Worship Gathering
Pastor Ken (iazley
Everyone Welcome
Community
Church Service
Directory
Rejoice Together
Baha'i Faith
The Baha'i Faith is based on
fundamental principles:
10th Annual
WORLD RELIGION DAY
Sunday, January 19, 2014
2-4p.m.
Royal Canadian Legion, Grand Bend
Theme: Human Potential
Free admission - refreshments
"Love ye all religions and all races with a love that
is true and sincere..."
www.ca.bahal.org www.bahailamhtonshores.org
iHwy. 21, North of Grand Bend
ST. JOHN'S 519-238-2489
BY -THE -LAKE Email: st.johns(whay.net
ANGLICAN CHURCH Web: www.stjohnsgrandbend.ca
St. Anne's, Port Franks: St. John's By -The -Lake:
Sunday, Dec.22
Sunday, Dec. 22
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Fourth Sunday of Advent
10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist
8:30 a.m.
Fr. Andrew Wilson Celebrant
Morning Prayer
Dec. 24 Christmas Eve 7 p.m
Fr. Andrew Wilson Officiant
Iloly Eucharist
Dec. 24 Christmas Eve
Fr. Grayhame Boycott, Celebrant
Dec. 25 Christmas Day
4:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist
9 a.m. Traditional Book of
Fr. Grayhame Bowcott
Commom Prayer Holy Eucharist
CelebrantFr.
Grayhame Bowcott Celebrant
"A Community of Faith to Call Home"
The Reverend Father Grayhame R. Bowcott
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St. Peter's Lutheran Church (ELCIC)
Zurich, Ont.
Rev. Nadine Schroeder -Kranz
Organist Mrs. Christine Eagleson
Secretary Jennifer Schellenberger, Office 519-236-4697
Sunday, Dec. 22
4th Sunday In Advent
Service 10:00 am.
Sunday School at 10:15 am Coffee Hour at 11:00 am
Dec, 24 Candlelight Christmas Eve - Sunday School Program
Hymn Sing with Holy Cornrn nion 6.15 Service 6:30
Dec. 25 Christmas Day Service - 10:00 a.m.
tti• the people of S: Peter's are culled. hr the grace of God,
to be a welcoming & worshipping congregation. gro,cul,1 in
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Grand Bend Church of God
Com' worship with us
Hwy 81 and Gill Road Phone 519-238-2142
Office Hours: Wed. 1-4. Thurs. 9-12
Sunday Dec. 22
Speaker: Cecile Barnhart
9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages
10:30 - 11:(8) a.m. Coffee Time
11:01) a.m. Worship Service
Wednesday I :15 p.m. Prayer & Bible Study
adminta' gbcog.org
www.grandbendchurchofgod.org
Grand Bend United Church
Main Street at Queen 519-238-2402
Organist: Elva McIntyre
www.grandbend-greenwaypc.cum -
Sunday
December 22
11:00 am
Advent IV - Love
Worship Leader
Fred Willert
Message: Christmas Cardiology
Youth Message: A (fold Purse Legend
Christmas Eve Service
7 p.m.
New Members Welcome
Highway 21 at
Ausable Cut
Church
519-243-2144
Pastor Doug Watson
Sunday, Dec. 22
10:30 a.m.
Worship and Sunday School
(nursery provided)
Kidz Club: Bible stories, songs, fun games
and more, SK - Gr 6, 6:45 - 8 p.m., on the
second Wednesday of each month
Mid -week service
Wednesday 7:00 p.m.
Zion Lutheran Church LC -C
Air 148 Frederick St., Dashwood
Rev. John E. Trembulak
519-237-3548
Sunday Dec. 22
9:30 a.m. Sunday School
10:00 a,m. Adult Bible Class
11:00 a.m. Family Worship
Everyone Welcome
www.hay/net/-bnz bnz(nlhay.net
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BAPTIST CHURCH
creatively proclalminia CHRIST without compromise
Sunday December 22. 2013
9:40 am - Sunday School with classes for all ages
10:50 am - Morning Worship Pastor McGuffin
"The Best Lald Plans" Matthew 1:18-25
6:00 pm - Evening Service Tyler Strickler
"A Tele of Two Men—Part 1"
Christmas Eve Service—December 24 at 7 pm
We welcome everyone to Join us!!
Corner of Prince and Wellington Streets, forest
519-7e6-3480
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