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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1978-12-28, Page 13 (2)• l • Ok! fashioned Christmas as many return home Times -Advocate, iDecember 28, 1978 By MRS. WILLIAM ROHDE THAMES ROAD • Christfnas Sunday the ' Thames Road United Church' service began with the choir proceeding up the aisle and everyone singing 0 Come Alt Ye Faittifyl. Mr. Ross Hargreaves lit the 4th candle. . The First Advent Sunday candle was white; the eoming of Ctirist. Reminds us that God ser,'_ us His light. The Second Avent Candle purple; for repentence: That at the heart of Christmas is a gift, God himself to us. The Third Avent Candle: green symbol of Hope "the Spirit of God is upon me." regenerating Hope to a lost World. The Fourth Advent Can- dle: red reminds of the pr- sence of Jesus Christ. He is the Christ who liberates us for living ,Sunday was the last Sunday of 'Advent we seek this, it is found in the words John 3 and 16. "For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son that whosoever believes in Him should not perish but `have sr tr *, .everlasting life." Red is the symbolic colour of the Spirit It also signifies martyrdom. It reminds us that although Jesus was crucified God gave Him victory overt, ,death, and nbow he is free in His spirit to be with us. The same connonation can be found in this that leue presence Red is a token of His love. The brightness of the fourth Advent candle together call us to repond in Gratitude to the light and love, gifts and joyrgiven to us this Christmas time: in birth of a Child. - Mr. Ross Hargreaves told the children's story about the Three Wise Men, Caspar, .Melchior and Balthazar. His ermon was Hope fon' the World "Emmanuel." ChristmasEveservice Over 100 people attended the very impressive candle- light Christmas eve service. Mr. Ross Hargreaves ren- dered a -solo "0 Holy Night". Rev. Stewart Miner 'of 'Exeter also assisted with the A service. The choir rendered an anthem. Miss Ruth Skinner and Mr. Ross Hodgert received the offering. Mrs. Glenn Jeffery, .Mrs. Phil Johns,Mr. John Pym and Mr. Elson Lynn assisted with the communion. Rev. Stewart Miner ,conducted the com- • mullion service. Don't forget 'the New - Years party Thursday evening December 28 at 7 p.m. in the church basement. Turkey,- ham and rolls will be provided. Elimville ladies are bringing .first course. Thames Road ladies the dessert. • The church books will be closed Sunday, December 31. Personals II Mrs. Paul Passmore returne home Saturday from iptoria Hospital; London after having had surgery. Mr. Brad Cann returned home on Sunday from St. Joseph's Hospital, -London after having undergone senrgery on his knee. Mr. Boy Coward iota patient in South Huron Hospital, Exeter. Get well wishes are extended to all three. Mr. & Mrs. Rick Potter, Amy Leah and Brendan, Sault Ste. Marie spent a few dayys with Mr. & Mrs. Jack Stkwart. Mr. & Mrs. William Rohde wereSaturdayevening guests with Mr. & Mrs. Russell Morley, Expter. Mr. & Mrs. Howard Cunnington and family at- tended the Miller Christmas' gathering at Crediton Halle Saturday. , Mr. der Mrs. William Rowcliffe and Mr. & Mrs. Jack Borland, Jeff and Brad attended the Borland .. gathering sometime ago at the Kirkton-Woodham Community Centre. , Mr. & Mrs. Ray Cann and Cheryl, Mr. Sr . Mrs. Reg Hodgert, Grant, Brenda and Scot attended the Cann Christmas on Saturday at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Jim Love of Grand Bend. Sunday Mr. & Mrs. Tim Vaughan, Winnipeg, Mr. & Mrs. Fred Bunten, Kingston, Lt. Col. t ' KITTEN CUDDLERS — When students of an elective class at Usborne Central school visited the- Elimville home of fallow stu- dent Doug Cooper they hod a chance to play with kittens. From the left are Kim Prance, Charlotte Miller, Cotheiine Johns and Lori Johns. T -A photo .Hold smorgasbord supper 1 Crediton ministerial couple feted By WM'RS. PETER MARTIN CREDITON Rev. & Mrs. Bruce Pierce have been feted on several occasions. this past week. , CHEERS Celebrate the season in health a joy be y , e.e let rs. FERGUSON APIARIES RR 2, Hwy 84 Zurich `Verinorlt `DowfDrffte( AVAILABLE AT_ THE COLLECTORS SHOP KIRKTON 229-8965;% Make an evening ap pointment and also see stoves by Lakewood, Findlay, Better 'n Ben's, Stouffville and used cookstoves. . • • Monday night at the annual 'congregational meeting they were presented -with a gift of rnoney..They are leaving this Week for a new charge of Courtright, • Jackie Pierce was guest of honor at a surprrise farewell by her bowling team, "The Sputniks". Mrs. Lorraine Brock hosted a social evening and Jackie was ,presented with a = lovely alabaster ornament. • F`fiday Mrs. Becker and the grade 5 class presented Howard Pierce with aStephem Central T-shirt as a farewell +gift..` • Rev. Bruce and Jackie Pierce and Howard and Mrs. J. S. Fletcher, Woodstock were guests of Mr. & Mrs. Earl Neil, Friday evening. Personals • Mrs. J. S. ' Fletcher, Woodstock is hoidaying's3ith her son and da hter in law and family R v. & Mrs. Bruce Pierce. Mrs. Brian Finkbeiner and .Jason, Sherwood Park, Alberta, visited with relatives and friends in this area. Deliver treets Despite the icy weather the Explorers delivered a lovely Christmas ornament and a happy Christmas song to the senior citizens in town. The girls were -treated to hot dogs, hot chocolate and donuts by their' leaders: Mrs. Ray Morlock, Mrs. Gordon Finkbeiner, Mrs. Gabian Stoe+ Calcium Chloride in 100 pound bags Sand& Stone Gravel Stone for Weeping Beds EARL LiP1hRT TRUCKING LTD., \ Crediton 234-6382 Harold •Farhner and Mrs. Alwinna Galloway, The girls also exchanged gifts and received a bag of candy. Institute dinner Thursday night the Crediton Womens Institute held a Christmas• smorgasbord supper at. the hall. The executive and November program were in charge 'of the lunch And everyone enjoyed a_ very delicious meal. Jane Dearing opened the Meeting with the Ode and Mary. Stewart Collect. - • Business discussed and passed was a short course on needle -work to be held later with Mrs. Reg Finkbeiner and Mrs. Don Davey as leaders. Four euchre parties will also be held in the near future. Lorna Finkbeiner chaired the program in which several Christmas carols were sung. Bernice Cooper Lead the motto: "The worlds my country and., mankindis my friend. Cora Wein had a reading entitled "Symbols of Christmas." Lucky draws were won by Vi Andrews, Lyla Hendrick a . Loretta Farhner. Guest speaker for he evening was Christy-Mclndo and her mother Mrs. Helen Douglas, owners of "The Christrpas Tree Store" in Grand fiend. Mrs. Douglas and Mrs. Mcindo demon- strated making a Christmas arrangement and " how to make perfect velvet bows. Isabelle King thanked the ladies for their most in- formative talk. The mystery sister gifts were exchanged and a new secret pal given to each of the ladies. Church decorated Sunday the church- was decorated with poinsettias and Chrilsimas arrangements brought by some of the congregation who wanted to share the beauty of therm . _ ' Floral arranigementswere ipso placed in memory Of Henry Martens and Milton Kenney. Mrs. yJ,..•••1S Fletcher donated figures, ofthe nativity to the church. These were placed in the center of the dies in and arowtd a small stable made by Ross, • Pickeripg. Rev. Pierce spoke $$bout Christmas being the efid or • the beginning of spiritual life. Christ helps .us to cope with the secular world. He, gives us the joy and exuberafrcg of youth. For the wisemen their search was an end. 'They found what they had been looking for. The shepherds found a beginning, their King had been born and there was• rejoicing. • The choir sang a specjal Christmas anthem. "Christmas Star.'" Next Sunday will be Rev. Pierce's last day • with us. Holy Communion will ' be celebrated. Personals . Visitors with Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd -Hey were Mr: &.Mrs. Tom Silverthorne and Christa, London, Sam King, arld Mrs. Margert Hooper, London. •• • ''Mr. & Mrs. Armin., «Schlenker. and Mary Ellen spent Christmas with Mr. & Mrs.Camen Schlenker and .family, Kitchener. Brian -Stewart, Petawawa and Dianne and Daniel Fa t, Montreal, are holiday ng with their parents Mr. & Mrs. John Stewart and sister Lee Anne. Mr.&.Mrs Dave Cottel, Arlene and' Allan spent Christmas with Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Caldwell and family, Blyth.. - Mr. & Mrs. Don Headrick, • Pam and Paur Wyoming and .My: Royal Heist, Strathroy Lodge were Christmas day guests of Mr. & Mrs. Ed Hendrick , John Muller is a patient In Strathroy General -Hospital. Mrs. Mary Gower and Mrs. Vera Bullock spent Christmas with Mr. & Mrs., Dean Dolbear and. family and Mrs. Elms' Brunzlow, Stra throy. ,�.rW Yi.�idrN • Jack and Mrs. Cann and ,rlohn, Belleville, Mr. & Mrs. Brian Smitt and Jennifer, St. Thomal; called on Mr. & Mrs. Reg Hodgert.• Christmas guests with Mr. & Mrs. Jack Stewart and family Saturdp were Mr. & Mrs. Ray Stewart, 'Sarnia, Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Goad, Winnipeg, Mr. & Mrs. Dave Richards, Regina;,, Mr. & Mrs. Greg Shelley; Elliott Lake, Mr. & Mrs. Rick Potter and family, Sault Ste. Marie, MissCherylChapman;' Exeter, Mr. ,& Mrs. Floyd Stewart and family Mr. & 'Mrs. Glen Stewart and family. Barbara Miller, Guelph, Diane Hodgert, Welland, Laurel - Hodgert, St. Catherines -Elaine Stewart, Janice Alexander, Janice Stewart, London, Joanne liodgert, Listowel, Sandra Stewart, Barrie, Sylvia Stewart and Murray Stewart, Waterloo, Craig Alexander and Brad Cann, Ridgetown, Ron Stewart, Hamilton, Rob Stewart, Goderich.are spending the holidays at their respective homes. Mr. & Mrs. Earnest Brandow, Landis Saskat- chewan were supper guests with his cousin 'Mrs. Hargreaves and- Ross Hargreaves Tuesday and -they spent the evening with her great aunt Mrs. Vera Coward, Exeter. Mr. & Mrs. Gary Rowcliffe and Chris wereSundayguests with Mr. & Mrs. William Rowcliffe. Constable Barry Oliver and Mrs. Oliver, David, Ryan and Juli New Hamburg are spending this week with Mr. & Mrs. Jack Duncan. Miss Mary Gardiner, London,' Mr. •& Mrs. Ken Duncan, Floyd aid Sheila were Sunday guests with Mr. & Mrs. Don Richardson and family. Mr. & Mrs. Clarke Riddell, Woodstock were Sunday guests with Mr. & Mrs. Fred Johns. , _ Mr. & Mrs. Fleming Simpson- and Dale were Sunday guests with Mr. •& Mrs. James Anderson, Exeter.. Mrs. Suttrerland, Strathroy, Mr. -& Mrs. Jack Hodgert, Mr. & Mrs. Barry Miller were Sunday guests with Mr .& Mrs. Edwin Miller. Mrs. Whitmire, Toronto is Spending the .holidays with Mr. & Mrs. Barry Jeffery. Mr. & Mrs. Ross Hargreaves went to the home of their'.daughter;and son-in-law Mr. Sr Mrs. Lorne Hansford, London Sunday evening. On Christmas they and Mr. & Mrs. • Ted • Hargreaves and -Robbie and Mr. & Mrs. Carl Reeves and family, Woodstock, all gathered at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Dwight } rgreaves at Sweaburg. Mr. & Mrs. Doug Jeffery, Scott and Robbie, Windsor spent the, weekend with Mr. & Mrs. Robert Jeffery Sunday they called on Mr. William Jdffery in' West- minster Hospital and then spent the rest of the tlay with Mr. & Mrs. Doug Rivers,. Lambeth Mrs. Verna Stone. is spending the holidays with Mr. & Mrs. Bud Rice, Grand Bend. - Mr. & Mrs.,Gerry Morgan were . Sunday 'noon guests with.Mr,& Mrs. Elson Lynn, Winchelsea 'and supper guests with Mr. & Mrs. Bev Morgan, Exeter. - Mr. & Mrs. Scot .Morgan were Sunday supper guests with `Mr. & Mrs. Bev Morgan, Exeter. Mr. Gerald Ballantyne, London, Mr. & Mrs. Kric Kints" and family were Sunday guests with Mr.& Mrs. Ross Ballantyne. Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Rowe, Mr. do rs: Wayne Rowe, Jeff and Jayne were Sunday guests with Mr. & Mrs9rian Wedlake, Exeter. Mr. & Mre Dan Coward, Tracy, Mork and Erin•v*ere Sunday guests witb 'Mr. & Mrs. Doug McBride. Mr. & Mrs. William Baker and Shawn, Wellburn were Sunday supper guests with Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Rohde. Mr. & Mrs. Rick Parker. and • Tim attended the christening of Karl infant daughter of Mr.Mrs.Marvin Taylor at Hensel, United Church Sunday and were dinner guests with the Taylor's. Then they were supper guests with Mr. & Mrs. George Parker, Hen - sail.. Mr. & Mrs. Gordon McCarter, Gerry, Larry and Danny were unday guests With Mr. & MisN.ee Webber, Exeter. Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Riehl and girls were Sunday guests with Mr. & Mrs. Albert Riehl, Saltford. Mr. & Mrs. Ray -Cann and ' Cheryl were Sunday guests with Mrs. Peter Ferguson, Guelph. • Mr. & Mrs JamesSnow and Shannon were guests on Sunday with Mr. & Mrs. William Snow in Exeter and -attended Exeter United • Church service Sunday. evening. - Mr. &••,)firs., Ted_ Kernick andLisa were Sunday guests with Mr. & Mrs. Donald Kerrr}}rck, Goderich. Chhstmas Day visitors in the community: Bruce Tuckey, Exeter with Mr. &Mrs.John Pym;'" Ms. Mary Thomson, Exeter, Mr. & Mrs. Clajence Thomson and family, Woodham, Mrs. Hazel Jeffery .with. Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Jeffery; Mrs. Muriel Miller, London, Mr. & Mrs. Earl Rock, Walton, Mr. & Mrs. Fred &ins with' Mr. & Mrs. Barry filler; Mr. & Mrs. Alvin Cottle, Mitchell, Mr. & Mrs. Art Harris, Ron and Randy, Stratford with Mr. & Mrs. Ross Cottle, Mrs. Mary Hodgert, Eyeter, Mr. & Mrs, Arnold Cann and Brad, Mr. & Mrs. Rick Parker and Tim, Mr. & Mrs. Ross Hodgert, Diane and Alan'with Mr. & Mrs. Reg Hodgert. " Mr.tir Mrs. DougRohdeand Karen, Exeter, Mr. -& Mrs. William Rohde and Calvin with Mr. & Mrs. Gleno Roh- de; , - Mrs. Myrtle Metiers, Mrs. Alverni Hill, Mrs. Irene Haist, Mr. & Mrs. Dennis' Passmore; Chris and Kim, Mr. & Mrs. Bill Hooper,. Exeter with Mr. & Mrs David Passmore and Dale Passmore; Mrs. Fred Cunnington, Centralia with Mr. & Mrs. Howard Cunnington; Mr. & Mrs. Doug Coward, Mary Margaret and Steven, Kirkton, Mrs. Ina Skinner, Mrs. Vera Coward, Elseter, Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Rowe with Mr. & Mrs. Dan Coward; - Mr. • & Mrs. Lloyd Ballantyne with Mr, & Mrs. Lorne Ballantyne; • Mr. & Mrs. Larry Ballantyne, Deanne and Cheryl with Mr. & Mrs. John Stewart; • Mr. & Mrs. Robt Gray, St. Thomas, Mrs. Jim Cooper, Kippen, Mr. La- Verne Rodd and Wayne, Woodham, Miss Iiraren - Rodd, St. Malys, Dw?yne Mathers, .Exeter, Mr. & Mrs. Lorne Passmore. and Keith, 'Paul Passmore, Robbie and ToSid with Mr, & Mrs. Jack Stewart; - - Mr. & Mrs.ScoftRyckman, Toronto, 'Miss` ' Janice Alexander,;. London, Mr. Craig Alexander; Ridgetown, Mrs. Livingston,. Clintok with Mr. & Mrs. Bev Alexander; - Mr. & Mrs. Lee Webber, Exeter with Mr. & 'Mrs. Gordon, McCarter Mr. & Mrs. Rene Vali- bruwaene, 'Mark and Nancy,. • Centralia. Mr. & Mrs. Alfons, Kints, .Exeter, Mr. & Mrs.. Frank Kints and family with Mr. & Mrs. Eric Kints; Christmas Day visitors out of community: Mr. & 8141, Jerry Grubb and family with Mr. & Mrs. Freeman horn, Winchelsea; Mr. & Mrs. Bob Hume,, Carl and Cameron, Exeter, Mr., & Mrs. Carl Hume with Mr.- & Mrs. Allan Gledhill, -Thamesford;" ' Mr. & Mrs. Fleming Simpson and Dale with Mr. & Mrs. Bob Simpson, Exeter; Mr. &MrsMurray Dawson, Larry and Brent with Mr. & Mrs. Al Siemon, Walton; . Mr. & Mrs. Glen Lamport, Julie and Grieg *ith Mr. & Mrs. Howard Kerslake of Exeter; Mr.. & Mrs. Archie Etherington with Mrs. Margaret Crunwell, London; Mrs. Whitmore, Toronto, Mr. & Mrs. Barry Jeffery, Michael,. and Patrick with • Mr. & Mrs. Victor Jeffery, Exeter; Mr. -& Mrs. Scot Morgan -with Mr. & Mrs. William Smith and Mr. & Mrs. Smith Sr,.Exeter;, Mr. & Mrs' Michael Elford with Mt. & Mrs. Don Corbett, Seaforth; Mr. & Mrs. James Snow and Shannon withMr. & Mrs_ Ted Van Roestel, Woodham; Mr. & Mrs. Ted Kerniek and Lisa with Mr. &-Mrs. Pat Fogarty, Woodstock; Boxing Day visitors'out of community: 'Mr. & Mrs. Ross'hallan- Lyne, Brian, Jim, Shirlee and Diane with Mr. & Mrs. Tom Hern, Zion; Mr. & Mrs. John Pym, Pauline, Depnis and Steven with Mr. '81 Mrs.' Tony" Shulman , Embro: Mr. & Mrs. Glen Lamport, Julie and Greg with Mr. & Mrs. -William Lamport. Exeter; Mr.. & Mrs. Fred Johns. Mr. & Mrs. Burry Miller, Robbie, Kenny, Shelly with .Mr. &MrsKen Johns, SlaTfa . Mr. rs oss Hodgert, • Diane an an with Mr. & Mrs. Murray May. London; Mr. & Mrs: Rick Parker and Tim with Mr: & Mrs. Harold Parker, Chiselhurst; Mr. & Mrs. David Passmore, Tom and Jon with, Mr. - & MrS John Batten. Elimville; - - .. Boxing Day visitors in community: Mr: & Mrs. Robert Gray.* St. Thomas, Mr' & Mrs., Jim Cooper, Kippen, Mr. & Mrs.,. Paul Passmore, Robbie and Todd with Mr. & Mrs. Lorne Passmore and Keith: Mr. & Mrs. Jim Murray and Jennifer, London. Mr. & Mrs. Lori Elford, Elim- ville._ Mr.-- Mrs. Donald Bray, R t, Janet and Ruth, 'Ir. & -Mrs. Michael Elford with Mrs. Minnie Elford, Ronald and Deris: ' Mr. & Mrs. Bob Ulch, Doug, Paul, and Joanne, Russeildale. Mr. & Mrs. Don Ballantyne- and boys. Thamesford, Mr. & Mrs. -Lorne Ballantyne•Brendaand TOWNSHIP OF STEPHEN Attention Properly Owners and l enan ts: • E#ective -January )'st, 1979 all the 6bpve persons will be required to show a pass in order to djspo .V -of their garbage pat e waste control to ors. Parf lot 3;. ssion 14 of the -To ship of Step • . 1 These passes may be piclie e e at .the 'Township Office in Crediton durin• egular business hours. there is`no charge for this pass. • Trucks - Packers $15:00 per load Trucks - Other than pick-up $10.04 per Toad Others - No Charge The Council Township, of Stephen • J L Wendy, Mr. & Mrs. Larry Ballantyne, Deanne and Cheryl with Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Ballantyne; Mr. & Mrs. Cleve Brophey, Chatham, Mr. & Mrs. Glen Brophey and Erin, Komol�t, Miss Liz Bropheys, Londo with Mr. & Mrs. Murray Dawson; Mr. & Mrs. Bev Skinner, Noel, Laurie, Miss Ann Muller, Mr. & Mrs. Dalton Skinner, Sharen and Shelley, Mr. &-Mrs... Grant Skinner, Joan and Julie, Mrs. Ina Skinner, Exeter, Mr. & Mrs. Gerry Shore, Mary Ellen, Joanne and Suzanne, Lon- don, Mr. & Mrs. Dan Coward. 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