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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1987-12-16, Page 10Craft demonstration at Thanes Road By MRS. WILLIAM ROHDE Mrs. Diane Jeffery welcomed 33 ladies to the December meeting of Thames Rd United Church Women last Monday night. We sang "Silent Night" and Diane read "Our Christ- mas Message". The roll call was answered by bringing something for the Christ- mas Bureau. Mrs. Jean Hodgert gave the treasurers report. It was de- cided to give $25 to Alma College, $25 to tesource Centre in Mitchell, and 50 to Family and Children's Scry ccs. It was decided to sell cards next year, and to have secret pals. Mrs. June Stewart spoke a few words concerning the church givings. The 21st Annual Huron -Perth Presbyterial United Church Women is to be held in Wesley Willis Unit- . cd Church, Clinton on January 25, • storm date February 1. Mrs. Marjorie Johns, president of the South Huron Regional, spoke a few words and read an interesting poem "The World Is Mine". Mrs. Jeffery pronounced the UCW Bene- diction. Mrs: Helen Wcbbcr welcomed everyone. A candle -lighting service then took place with scriptural read- ings, carol singing and Christmas readings by Mrs. Wcbbcr, Mrs. Ju- dith Parker, Mrs. Mclonic Miller and Mrs. Nancy Hodgert. Mrs. Wcbbcr said a prayer. Judith and Nancy rcccivcd the offering with prayer by Mclonic. A poem "What Is A Grandmother" was read by Mrs. Wcbbcr and a humorous read- ing, "A Dieters Christmas", by Mclonic Miller. Mr's. Marjorie Johns played a Christmas number which was much enjoyed. Mrs. Parker introduced Mrs. Gin- ger Weber of Dashwood who dis- played her wood -carving craft which proved very interesting. Mrs. Hod- gcrt thanked Ginger and presented her with a gift. A draw was made for a decorated duck and I was the. lucky winner. Mrs. Parker closed the meeting with a poem "Dear God". Thc Secret Pal gifts were handed out. Group W. served a delicious lunch which brought an enjoyable evening to a close. Church Service Rev. K. Teddy Smits was in charge of the Third Sunday in Ad- vent Scason Church Service on Sunday morning. Thc choir sang "0 Come Let Us Adore Him" accompanied by the or- ganist Miss Agnes Bray. Vanessa Bray lit the' candles in the Advent Wreath. Jayric Ballantyne, Lori Ker - nick, Erin and Megan Parker added more figurines to the Stable. The children's story dealt with the Christmas Rosc. -Thousands of years ago, a vote was taken among the plants asking when thcy would bloom. Many flowers chose early or late summer. No one chose Decem- ber, except for a tiny plant which rcccivcd the name "The Christmas Rose". Whcn the shepherds looked for something to bring to the child Je- sus, they could not find any flow- ers. But one shepherd found the Christmas Rose. Mary was so pleased to receive this flower in the winter season. Rev. Smits' sermon had as text St. John 20:27 "Put your finger here, see my hands". Whcn we see and feel the hands of a person, we can learn a lot. A hard- working mechanic soon has marks on his hands of the heavy work. A surgeon has most delicate clev- er hands. A pianist and violinist. have longer fingers, much used on keys and strings. Jesus had little tiny fingers as a child. But as he was an adult, those hands had to do the work of a car- -penter. Once in His ministry, His hands were instruments of healing, instru- ments of blessing. Soldiers drove heavy, huge nails through His hands whcn He was be- ing crucified. After He had appeared to the disci- ples he came back once more and said to Thomas "See my hands." The marks in His hands were there to remind Thomas that he too had contributed to those nail marks. But also, the hands are symbols of the greatest love this world has ever seen. Christmas Eve Christmas Eve Church Service will be in Thames Road Church on Thursday December 24 at 8 p.m. Everyone from Elimville and Thames Road arc invited to attend. Carol Singing Monday December 21 the Mes- sengers, Tyros and Explorers and their leaders will be going carol singing. They are to meet at Thames Road Church at 6:30 p.m. Christmas Concert The Sunday School Christmas Concert was well attended on Sun- day evening in thc auditorium of the Church. Rev. Teddy Smits played quite a few numbers of Christmas music before and to start the pro- gram which was much enjoyed. Mrs. Sharon Passmore welcomed everyone and gave a humorous read- ing "Christmas In A One Room School". A Christmas play "A Church Mouse's Christmas" was enacted with the whole Sunday School lak- ing part. Miss Agnes Bray accom- panied thc singing on the organ. Rick and Marilyn Vandenbussche were Joseph and Mary and their in- fant son Steven played the part of Babv Jesus. Mrs. Judith Parker read "A Diet- er's Christmas" which was quite hu- morous. Cheryl and Jayne Ballan- tyne sang a couple of Christmas songs accompanied by Mrs. Jean Hodgert. Rev. Teddy Smits spoke a few words. Santa arrived with the singing of "Here Comes Santa Claus" and the many gifts were handed out from under a prettily decorated tree which brought an enjoyable evening to a close. News from the Vilia Hello from the residents of the Villa. This is a busy time of year for everyone. There arc many chil- dren anticipating the arrival of the jolly old fellow and all of his presents. Christmas means so many different things to everyone. Oh, that at this Christmas time - old friendships, sweet and dear, could mingle in the firelight glow, and browse though every year. We wcrc pleased to have Rev. Henry Van Essen of thc Bethel Re- formed Church, conduct our weekly worship service: Residents' in boat nursing home and lodge cnjoycd his message.and hymns of praise. . Birthday wishes to Carrie Willis. Carrie will he 90 years youne on December 20. Many happy returns to you. The Legion ladies hosted their monthly bingo, last Monday even- ing. Thank you ladies for all your work and all the time spent on the Christmas prizes. A reminder to all the families and friends of the Villa. We would love to see you at our Christmas Open House on Sunday, December 20 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9.p.m. Every- one is welcome. Come and share in our Christmas spirit. We cnjoycd the carollers on Wed- nesday night. Thanks to all the Brownies, Guides, Beavers 'and Scouts. You sounded great! The teachers are Barbara Ballan- tyne, Karen Etherington, Ann Ker - nick, Melonie Miller, Joan Morgan, Judith Parker and Janie Richardson. Personals Several from this community called at the Hopper -Hockey Funeral Home, Exeter on Friday • . their respect to the late Beatricd Johns. Sympathy is extended to the family and relatives. Mrs. Mary Thomson, Exeter, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Jeffery and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Rohde were Sunday dinner guests with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Thomson and Janice of Woodham. Let us make lca Christmas Country Basket for that very special person! 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