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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1986-12-17, Page 30Many country traditions Christmas around the world at Cromarty N M*$. RORURT LAING There was a good attendance at ., Cromarty Presbyterian Church when the Sunday School and their teachers presented Christmas Around the World at the White Gift Service. With Lisa Gardiner and Sherri Ell as narrators, the children illustrated the .raditional Christmas customs used in Bulgaria, Germany. Ireland, Italy. Mexico and Australia. The German children were CUBS REPAIR TOYS — Members of the Lucan First Cubs recently repaired toys tobe presented to the Salvation Army. Above, Captain Don Oakley accepts the gifts. T -A photo g g. =='MIRKY CHRISTMAS! Joyous tidings, one and all. Thank you for your patronage over the past year,and we look forward to serv- ing you in the New Year. • MacGregor Welding Ltd. Exeter 235-1273 In the spirit of Christmas joy, it is our pleasure to say "thank you" for your very valued patronage:. , , ...,H.°w} Don Bender Electric Ltd. Dashwood 237-3575 J We're glad you asked' With Iry Armstrong and Bob Fletcher of ° HOW DO 1 TALK TO THE DYING? Listen first; talk last. Most terminally ill people want, to be heard. They have fears about death. They have things to say and feelings to express. You can't possibly reassure them that "everything will be fine," but you con. be compassionate and understanding. Listen for an opening line like "They're testing me for again. Why do they bother?" That is an indication of feelings and you can start a beneficial tide of emotional outpouring by responding to the cue: "Do you get worried about what's happening to you - do you wont to talk about it?" Do not be surprised at the frankness with which terminally ill people may discuss their situation, or the deterrnination with which they may pursue the conversation once you have conveyed your willingness to listen. Many hospitals have volunteer programs involving assistance to the terminally ill and the aged in their care. Coll us or your local hospital for more information. itONTARIO FUNERAL SERVICE ASSOCIATION (Incorporated, Thlfun.rol Hoo* in ti.hr who is a member of M. Ontario funeral S.rrice Associotion ism .r,/,& FUNERAL HOME IRV ARMSTRONG. PHONE »s tto BOB FLETCHER • By MRS. E. SUMMERS The Anglican Church Women held their meeting at the home of Mrs. Don Roloson on Thursday evening. Mrs. Roloson opened the meeting with prayer and the meditation from the Anglican magazine. Mrs. Percy Hodgins read the scripture reading. The minutes of the November meeting were read and the treasurer's report were given by Mrs. Joe French. Mrs. Jack Noon gave a report on the upcoming events of the Deanery. Irene Roloson read a "Thank_ ou" letter from St. Monica House i Kit- chener for the articles of clothin that had been sent there. Church news At St. Thomas Anglican Church, the Rev. Frank Braby was the celebrant for the holy eucharist. Kenneth Hoar read the two lessons and the gospel was read by the rector. Rev. Braby preached his sermon on the message of John the Baptist and the upcoming celebration of the coming of the Lord. Next Sunday the service will be at 11 a.m. followed by lunch and a Christma,$ entertainment by the Sun- day School children. United Church At Granton United Church, instead of the regular church service, White Gift Sunday was observed with the theme "Hope through giving". Douglas .Br.Q: n, Sunday School superintendent was leader for the service. The third candle in the advent wreath, denoting "hope" was lit by Carrie Wallis. The prayer of approach was said by the congregation in , unison followed by the prayer of con- ' fession, the sharing of hope. Assurance of pardon prayer was given by leader Douglas Brown. White gifts were given in the form of canned goods. The program con- cluded with a skit by members of Sun- day School entitled "Signs and stories - of hope", singing of carols and clos- ing prayer. UCW general meeting The general UCW meeting was held in the United Church basement on Wednesday evening. Following a pot luck dinner, the business was discuss- ed and Unit III members were in charge of the program which took the form of a hilarious fashion show witk Janey Nixon as commentator. represented by Christopher Scott, Michelle Marlyn, Leanne Gardiner, Sharla Freestone, and Kailey Dow. who demonstrated the Advent Candle Ceremony. the Christmas Tree. and its decorations, red apples. The choir sang 0 Christmas Tree and Go, Tell It on the Mountain. Sarah Elliott and Steven Pullman were the Irish people with their tray of bread and water. and Julie Martyn and Carrah Templeman represented the Italians and their carols. The congregation joined in the singing of two carols. Silent Night and Away in a Manger. The Mexican children were LariJo Gardiner, Lisa Pullman and Tara Dow, and the Mexican poseidas were carried by Adam Miller, Cain Templeman, Nevin Dow and Trevor Elliott. Christmas traditions in Australia were given by Chrissie Miller and Becky Martyn. Following the dramatization, Rev. Hugh Creaser of London spoke to the children explaining the origin of ser- ving plum pudding for Christmas din- ner, and how it showed that we can make do with very little. He sug- gested that, when we have so much, we should be thinking of other children who have so little at Christmas. Previous to the skit. Carol Ann Scott played a prelude to Christmas carols and third advent candle was lit by Adam Miller and Christopher Scott. The Christmas story was read by Sherri Elliott and Lisa Gardiner and the offering was received by Dan- ny and Dennis Elliott. Personals Mr. and Mrs. Larry Gardiner and family recently attended the Walker Family Christmas at the home of San- dra and Everett Robinson, Brucefield. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Douglas visited Sunday with their aunt, Mrs. Belle Stubbs of Galt. WMS meets All members were present when the Cromarty Women's Missionary Society held their annual and final meeting on Thursday afternoon at the home of the president, Lillian Douglas. Edna Stoneman was in charge of the devotions using the theme, Christ Is the Centre of Christmas. Each member had a part. presenting orally and visually. the things that were around Jesus when He was born, such as the straw, animals, star, etc. The life of Jesus was followed from the cradle to the time of His death on the cross. The first verse of several corresponding hymns were sung. Agnes Lamond had the topic. Betty Dow presented Aileen Knight with a book and china trinket box in appreciation for her service to the group in the last few years. Annual reports were given by the various 'secretaries and the meeting closed .with Silent Night. 'Cathy Douglas took a group photo of the members of the last Women's Missionary Society. Next month the W.M.S. will be amalgamated with the Marian Ritchie Evening Auxiliary in a new group to be known as the Marian Ritchie W.M.S. and the first meeting will fie on the third Tuesday of January at 2 p.m. New members will be most welcome. CHRISTMAS By Hayley Hartford J.A.D. McCurdy Public School Christmas time is full of cheer And it only happens once a year. Jesse likes to rip his presents, Mom likes to open them pleasant, I go to look in nay sock, While Jesse tries to race the clock, On, Christmas is a beautiful thing, Love and happiness it will bring. and JOYOUS NEW YEAR from the staff at G.L. Slaght Plumbing, Heating and Sheet Metal. 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