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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1986-12-03, Page 14Page 14 Times -Advocate, Dec ber 3 1986 HONOUR ARENA BOARD MEMBER — Gory Donaldson a retiring member of the Lucan Community Centre Board was honoured at Fri- day's village Christmas dinner. Above, making the presentation from the left are councillor Bob Hodge and arena board chairman Howard McDonald. T -A photo Enjoy Christmas meal Lucan Revival Centre held their an- nual Christmas banquet Saturday evening in the Fellowship Hall of the church. After a delicious smorgasburg dinner, Mr. Tony Ab- bott led in carol singing, accompanied by Mrs. Lorraine Armitage playing the piano. Mrs. Judi Ross introduced the Kid's Club Puppeteers. They talked about their coming Christmas dinner from their tree house. As they were plann- ing how to cook their dinner, they needed extension cords. Plugging them in they burned out the lights. While. the puppets were repairing their lights in the tree house, Mrs. Carole Mason had guests play word games. Rev. Mason handed out the game papers. The first game was a quiz on parts of a turkey, with the se- cond being a word scramble. The Puppeteers found out by plug- ging in an outdoor cord they had lights in their tree house. They discussed the reason for Christmas. When they decided it was to thank God for sen- ding Jesus to be their Saviour, they gave thanks for everything they had. Before going to eat their dinner, they wished all a Merry Christmas. Misses Bonnie and Brenda Tucker, from Cambridge, sang several gospel songs. Their little sister Sharon join- ed them to sing He's Still Working on me. For Christmas they sang There Was a Child. Rev. Mason thanked all the young people who served the food, and wash- ed up afterwards. He then closed a most enjoyable evening in prayer. Tony Abbott led the worship song service Sunday morning. Rev. Roger Mason ministered from Numbers 1:1-3 and 20, where the Lord com- manded Moses to number all able men from twenty years old and up. God was calling the men of Israel to be in His army to fight against the evil nations in the promised land of Ca- naan. God conscripts Christians into His army to fight evil, with God as leader. Israel was called to win the war God had called them to, but they Lost many battles. Why? Because they did not have the will to fight. If Christians passively do nothing against evil, then evil will take over. Fear caused the ex Hebrew slaves to fail. God's desire and plan was for them to fight for their promised land and take it from the heathen evil na- tions there. Their fighting force numbered 603,550 men. Yet where the report of ten of the men who spied out the land was pessimistic, they feared to go. They lost the will to fight. They compromised, and grew con- tented living in their midst with evil. This hurts and can destroy Christian witness. Christians need to stand and fight against evil with the help of God. Sunday evening Rev. Roger Mason conducted the service. Rev. Mason spoke from Mark 1:8-11, where John baptized Jesus in the River Jordan. Sensing Jesus was superior, John at first refused to baptize Jesus. But Jesus said it was needful in Matthew 3. Jesus' baptism was unusual. John saw heaven opened, the Spirit descen- ding on Jesus like a dove, and God the Father speaking of Jesus His Son. God had told John when he saw the Spirit descending on a man, that man was the Messiah., The Trinity is manifested in this baptism of Jesus. Jesus submitted to being baptized. Jesus gave the reason to fulfil righteousness. Jesus was an example to the believers. Also Jesus thus iden- tified with sinners who repented. This began Jesus' public ministry. Upcoming Events _ Sunday, December 7, Lucan Revival Centre's Annual Christmas Concert, "Jesus, Merry Christmas" All welcome. December 31 — Watchnight Service. United Church news Leroy and Nancy Maguire, Darcy and Danny welcomed those arriving for service at Lucan United Church Sunday morning. For the First Sunday in Advent, the Sanctuary of the church was decorated with a beautiful display of poinsettia?;, a project of the U.C. Women. Some of these flowers will be finding their way into the homes of the shut-ins of our church and community. For the children's time, Rev..Dar- rell Shaule lit the first Advent candle, speaking of God's promise to us that Ile would send His Son, Jesus Christ St. Pat's students attend festival Monday, November 17 the classes from grade one to grade eight took part in the Folk Dance Festival held in London at Althouse College, the students performed very well and everyone had a very enjoyable time. The boys' volleyball team par- ticipated in a volleyball tournament November 18. The boys coached by Joanne Hughes played very well and came in third. Congratulations. Friday, November 21 the grade three class sponsored a fund raiser for the Holy Childhood. About $80 was raised from the sale of books made by the grade three students. to be our Saviour. Luke chapter one was the setting of the sermon entitled "The Way to Get Ready, Experiencing Awe and Iloliness". This is the first in an Ad- vent series called "Responses to Christmas". Rev. Jewell Shaule walked us through the experiences of Zacharias and Elizabeth, the parents of Jesus' forerunner, John the Baptist. They had little doubt of God's great intervening power in history. Their barren old age was touched with the conception, Holy Spirit baptism, and birth of an annointed son called John. They knew that they were on holy ground. They were part of God's plans to be prepared for the presence of God in flesh among His people. As we approach Christmas, we too stand on Holy ground. Have we ex- perienced His Holiness and will we, this Christmas, stand in awe as we personally experience His presence in our life? Coming Events Wednesday, December 3 - 6:30 p.m. U.C.W. Potluck Supper and Christmas Programme. Friday, December 5 - 7 p.m. Couples' Club Christmas Party and PotlucI.,Supper Sunday, December 7 - White Gift Service Sunday, December 14 - 7 p.m. Sun- day School Concert in Lucan Public School. Pt, kik BAKING AT UCW BAZAAR Some of the baking of Saturday's Lucan UCW Snowflake Bazaar is shown here by Hazel Williams, Jean Hodgins and Chris Schotzler. T -A photo 1 4 6 One deer struck OPP investigate four �ccldents Four motor vehicle accidents were included in 45 general occurrences in- vestigated this week by officers of the Ontario Provincial Police detache- ment at Lucan. Friday at 10:30 a.m., a vehicle driven by Judith Culbert, Thorndale struck a deer while travelling on Con- cession road 13. Constable Osterloo listed damages at $850. Vehicles operated by Margargt Daniels, Lakeside and Darwin Baffle, Monkton collided on Middlesex road 27 at 2:05 p.m., Friday. Damages were estimated at $1,500 by Constable Osterloo. The same evening at 11:35 p.m., a vehicle driven by Tracy Russell, Ar- va went out of control on the icy read - way of Highway 4 and flipped over in the ditch. Damages were set at 11,000 by Constable Craig. Icy road conditions were again All g ones featured as senior group meets It was also announced that Elsie Gibson fell and broke her hip and is in St. Joseph's Hospital. We wish her a speedy recovery. Kay Armstrong read a poem on The Missing Sock. Several members told some short stories. Meeting adjourned to play games. There were no prizes this week. Once again this week was all games week at the Lucan Seniors. President Harry Noels would like to see a few more members come out to this as there is a game for everyone. It is a nice change from playing euchre all the time so members let's come out and show that we care. The president welcomed everyone. The minutes were read and adopted. Birthday wishes went to Mabel Froats. A card was signed by all members to be sent to Wilmer and Mary Scott on their 50th wedding an- niversary. We wish them many more. Harry Noels made a motion that each member pay $4 towards the Christmas dinner and the club would pay the rest. It was agreed that each member bring a can of canned goods this week and it's to be donated to the Lions dub to help towards Christmas and you are also asked to bring your money this week for your dinner. CWL MEETS Members of St. Patrick's Catholic Women's League would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who helped to make their Mini Bazaar such a huge success. Winners of various prizes are as follows: quilt - Mrs. Chris VanBussel; afghan and pillow - Julie Lewis; Christmas tree skirt - Mr. Frank Ken- ny and the ham was won by Mary Whelihan. Many thanks also to all of those who donated articles to the "Penny" table. responsible for a mishap at 12:10 a.m., Saturday when a vehicle driven by Vernon Blackler, Parkhill skidd- ed on Highway 7. Damages were listed at $800 by Constable H • : e. One person was charged with im- paired driving, one driving licence suspension of 12 hours was issued and one Liquor Licence Act violation was issued. HOMETOWN MUSIC — day's village of Lucan Melanson, bylaw officer works employee Bev H Providing the musical entertainment of Fri - Christmas dinner were clerk -treasurer Ed Karl MacNaughton, Noro MacNaughton, and irtzel. T -A photo MAKE HYDRO PRESENTATIONS — At Friday's village of Lucan Christmas dinner, Hydro Commission chairman .Dr. Lloyd Hall presents flowers to retiring treasurer Ruth Meszaros and Ontario Hydro rep Alex Urbanowicz receives a plaque from Andy Van Geel. T -A photo SEN,DIYQU R CHRISTMAS GREETINGS THE EASY WAY Let over 18,000 readers see your Christmas Greeting. 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