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Home My WebLink AboutTimes-Advocate, 1985-12-11, Page 20Page 8A 1 Times -Advocate, December 11, 1985 HENSALL tRNCH. CANADIAN 1 FGION WINNER — Hensoll Kinsmen Tom Neilands (left) and Mark Consitt drew the name of Gord Slaght, Crediton, as winner of $500 in the pecember Trip -of -the -month draw. Hensall and district news Velma Robinson Phone 262-3205 Queensway happenings - This week Queensway had a special party. On Thursday evening our residents and several family members gathered together to "spruce up" Queensway. Everyone worked together to put up our Filter Queen "IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN VARNA 482-7103 Hensall Curling Club General Meeting Thurs., Dec. 12 8:30 p.m. Hensall Arena Upstairs Hall Discussion on Disposal of Club Assets 0 Christmas trees, decorate our Rest Home and our dining room. After decorating we sang Christmas Carols, dirank hot chocolate and ate loads of cookies and squares. Rev. Stan McDoniald led the carol- ing and Bill Gibson was our pianists. They did a wonderful job! Also, special thanks to Dorothy Elder and Nick Van Duyrn for being helpful as volunteers at the party. Our church service this week was performed by Rev. Sutton of the Ex- eter Anglican Church. Mrs. Forrest came along as the pianist for the -' service. The Queensway choir is busy rehearsing for their debute at our family Christmas Party on December 15. We are all looking forward to hear- ing them sing. On Sunday; December 8 the Sunday School children from SL Thomas Anglican Church in Seaforth came in and sang for our residents. They also presented us with some Christmas decorations which they made ,for us in Sunday School. The residents shared a snack of juice and cookies with the children after their perfor- ' mance. All of us at Queensway ap- preciate receiving the decorations made by the children and especially their coming and singing for us. It was lovely! Christmas will be here in two weeks! Have you got your Christmas shopping done? For All Your Christmas Supplies • Fresh and silk Arrangements and • Potted Plants See the The Flower Basket Hensall The December meeting of Unit 3 0t 4411lUgl [S1Al1 C?G1�aC�Y-1 C1[a 41AO�C1l`C CIG QG n.'"�nt=nG nG nG nG nG nQ ��d the Hensall United Church UCW was g g g g g p�p D Written by Sunday school staff Colorful pageant staged at UC The Annual White Gift Service and Christmas pageant was well receiv- ed by a packed church on Sunday morning at the United Church. The pageant, written and produced by the Sunday Church School staff was eas- ed on the current Mission Study within the church on the Canadian Indian. The Junior choir did an excellent job o( leading the ministry of music throughout the service. Along with the familiar Christmas carols they sang the very spirited "At Christmas Time" by Claude and Carolyn Rhea, "Jesus Is His Name" by Paul and Donna Williams," and as the angels appeared "Alleluia, Hear the Angels Sing." The very beautiful Bethlehem Lullaby by Claire Burke entitled "Once There was a Little Town", and the very interesting "Christmas Questions" by Irvine Dohner which had the senior part of the junior choir ask the question and the junior section come in with the answer. As the children presented their gifts the choir sang "0 Come Little Children" to the traditional tune. Throughout the pageant the Huron Indian Carol was used. This carol was used as the basis for the pageant. and is the first Canadian carol ever written and was taught to the Huron Indians over 300 years ago by Father Jean de Brebeuf who was one of the group of Jesuit missionaries who worked in 'the Georgian $ay area of Ontario. Solos for the service were by Mary Taylor. Mindy Bell and Kerri-Sue Kyle singing "Still The Night." -Playing the part of Mary and Joseph was Angela Bell and Shane Pepper; the angels were Tara Pep- per, Jamie McGee, Jeremy Reid and Jamie Brock, shepherds (native hunters) were Jason Philips, Chris Smith, Derick McGee, Scott Gould, Terri -Lynn Elder and Jodie McGee and the Wise Men (the native chiefs) were Robert Gackstetter, • Mark Brock and Tim Packham. The readers for the service were Diane Stebbins and Tim Brock with Bevan Moir as the Narrator. Belva Fuss wasp the pianist for the service. During one of the -manger scenes the primary department, dressed in authentic costumes, sang the very i)eautiful Iroquois Lullaby "Ho, Ho, atanay, Ki-yo-ke-na." The ushers for the service were Pam Gackstetter, Elizabeth Thomp- son, Wayne Scotchmer, Gordon Hamilton, Chris Campbell assisted by the senior ushers Sherry Dayman, Pauline Bell, Troyann Cole and Starr Jesney. Lorna Spencer greeted the congregation. - The church sanctuary • was beautifully decorated with a birch bark- evergreen lodge with the points covered with the new fallen snow, along with the animals of the woods such as foxes, beavers, squirrels, rab- bits, owls and other birds. The shepherds or native hunters were situated on an off-stage which was created into evergreen hills where they were hunting. The stage and property was in charge of Cecil Pepper, Steve Cor- bett and Glen Hayter. The remaining decorating was in charge of Joanne Rowcliffe and Glen Haytor. The re- maining decorating was in charge of Joanne Rowcliffe assisted by Tammy Preszcator, Beth McGee, Pat Camp- bell, Pam Mallette and Judy Kyle. In charge of the costumes was Elaine Corbett assisted by Joan Corbett, Jean Jacobe, Gail Reid, Sharon Kyle and Tim O'Brien...lanis Bisback was in charge of the make-up. Much appreciation goes to the Church School staff and children of g the congregation for this tremendous 1 presentation of the Christmas story. It will be long remembered by those present. Next Sunday will be the celebration of the third Sunday of Ad- • vent with special music by the senior and junior clioirs. 262-2446 g escvv Meet held in the church parlor with presi- dent Dorothy Parker presiding. The meeting was opened with the theme song, after: -which a poem entitled "Spirit of Christmas" was read. The worship was conducted by Dorothy Brintnell, the theme being "Let us Worship God" with Ardys Glenn reading the Christmas story. Sarah Dick read the new program for 1986. Mary Brintnell reported on the friendship card and Marg Cole on the bazaar. Rev. McDonald spoke on "Some of the Things We miss at Christmas Time". For the study, Helen Roberts gave a reading "A Christmas Message for You". Dorothy Parker thanked everyone for taking part and helping out through the past year. After a delightful lunch The Secret Pals exchanged Christmas gifts. Hostesses were Marg Cole, Mary Brintnell and Mary Kinsman. Rebekahs Dine Members of Amber Rebekah Lodge No. 349 met on December 4 and en- • joyed a turkey supper prior to their meeting. Lois Janes presided for the meeting assisted by Bonnie Upshall. Past D. D. P. Ruby Bell installed Sharon Lose as Chaplain. She was ill, at the time of Installation of Officers. It was decided to dispense with the • first meeting in January as it would fall on New Year's _Day. C.G.I.T. leader Linda Traquair thanked the Lodge for their donation and invited everyoneto attend their candlelight service on December 24 at t 7 p.m. in Hensall United Church. Happy Birthday was sung to. - several sisters who had birthdays during the past month.. Following the meeting a focial hour was enjoyed in the lower hall with Christmas music and exchange of gifts. Christmas Meeting Unit 4 Hensall UCW opened their Christmas meeting by carol singing. Nan Britton read a Christmas poem. Hazel Luther, in her devotion, stressed that with all the shopping, cooking etc. we must truly prepare ourselves by facing up to ounsins and looking to Jesus for forgiveness and love, then we can enjoy Christ's birth to the fullest. Mary Roobal reported she had sent 6 cards during the year. In ecember two get well and 20 Christmas cards were sent. Myrtle Sherritt, the treasurer, reported a successful year. Roll Call was answered by 16 members. Eijeen Rannie, Evelyn Flynn, Hilda Payne, Mabel Park and Mabel Shir- ray volunteered to work at dinner preparation for Co-op dinner December 13 with Shirley Luther, 3hanh You to everyone for making our Grand Opening such a success HOURS Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 9 a.m. - midnight Sun. Noon - 9 p.m. ALLEN'S FAST FOOD Corners Hwy. 4 & 84, Hensall MacFarlane Flooring Specialists 543 Third St., London Commercial Residential Vinyl Tile - Carpet "Shop at Home" 659-1535 Bruce Edmeades Packaging 425 Newbold St. London, Ont. 1-800-265-5483 KGS Designs 505 Dundas St. Suite 201 London 434-3831 262-2116 A & B Rental Centre Party Goods Headquarters 765 Hyde Park Rd. Loaders, OWN. 471-7470 Mabel Park and Sadie Hoy to make pies. Nan Britton thanked Myrtle Sher- ritt for 25 years service as treasurer for Unit 4; Elva Forrest presented Myrtle with a gift. Shirley Luther told the Christmas story from the perspective of the angels in heaven, who were so sad. when their Lord left heaven to come to earth to be born as a baby, share the joys and sorrows of being human and through his death bring redemp- tion to all who accept Him. Shirley Luther and Nan Britton, in keeping with Shirley's meditation, sang a beautiful duet "Out of the Ivory Palaces." Mary Roobal requested members to bring new Christmas cards to January meeting. Evelyn Flynn and Mabel Park served tea with Christmas cake and cookies. SAFETY STICKERS — •Kim Marsden holds one of the car window stickers supplied free of charge by the Hensall Drink- ing/Driving Prevention commit- tee. The stickers, carrying Lori Harburn's prize-winning slogan Stop Alcohol From Ending Their Years, are available at . the municipal office or the library. Slate of officers for 1986 is as follows: leaders, Nan Britton, Elva Forrest; secretaries, Sadie Hoy, Rena Caldwell; treasurer, Elva For- rest, Nellie Riley; pianist, Dorothy Mickle, Mabel Shirray; social func- tions, Mabel Park, Evelyn Flynn; card convener, Mary Roobal. General Meeting. The annual general meeting of the Hensall UCW was held on Tuesday. President Belva Fuss opened the meeting with a poem "Key to Christmas". Helen Drysdale took "Hope" as her theme for the devotional. The hope of the world at Christmas was a baby, the Saviour of the world. Hope was also found in a story of a "Christmas Miracle": The loose offering for the evening for Mexican Relief was to be made up to $200.00. A picture of the church in memory of former UCW members, was presented and hung in the Fellowship Hall. Hilda Payne presented the financial statement and the budget for 1986. It was decided to give to over and above for missions to carpet the entrance • and steps in the church;. proceeds from the bazaar to be donated to Organ Fund. Donations were made to Resource Centre at Alma. College; Five Oaks, Camp Menesetung, World Outreach, Messengers, Explorers, CGIT, Scouts; Beavers, Venturers, Family and Children Services, Town - and Country Homemakers, Mission Services, London, Huron Day Centre for Home Bound, Alcohol and Drug. Concerns: / it was reported a bale was packed . for- Mission Services, a donation'to Blind Mission; an Adopted Child, Friendship House, cookies and candy brought in for shut-in boxes. - The slate of officers presented by Dianne Gerstenkorn and elected are: past president, Joyce Pepper; presi- dent; Belva Fuss; secretary, Grace Drdmmond; treasurer; Hilda Payne; stewardship and finance; Dianne Gerstenkorn; communications, Dorothy Brintnell; world outreach, Kay Mock; Christian and leadership development, Shirley McAllister; in - church, Marg Cole; Church in socie- ty, Audrey Christie. Unit leaders: Unit 1. Audrey Christie; Unit 2, Mona Alderdice; Unit 3, Margaret Upshall; Unit 4, Nan .Britton• card convener, Mary Kinsman; nominations, Joyce Pep- per; manse reps, Belva Fuss. Mary Brintnell. - Audrey Christie and Audrey Joynt were in charge of the program. They showed a film "Christmas at Grand- pa's". Belva led in singing carols. A social time followed in charge of Unit 2. Mrnr,try of the Attorney Genetal Orntar o Monty C;rsrierai. f irwr. Ian Seaft Prernrc'r, Hon, David Peterson