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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1989-11-29, Page 9Chamber executive - The Grand Bend Chamber of Commerce elected at new executive for 1990 at a special meeting at the Grand Bend Legion Saturday night. Front row, (left to right), Carolyn Lapchuck, secretary major, Norm Johnson, treasurer, Norene Culp, second vice president, Roger Culbert, first vice president, Shirley Andraza, director. Back row, (I -r), Bruce Woodley, council rep, Dave Sheppard, past president, Doug Russell, director, Glen Miller, director, Lorraine Erickson, director, Lloyd Guillet, director. Missing, June Seymour, director, Keith Hoggard, president. Grand Bend church news By Roberta Walker The Church of God morning worship service was blessed by the music of the North Lambton Secondary School's Vocal Con- nection, who were the guest musi- cians at the service. The choir was under the direc- tion of Mr. Dave Williams, music department head at the . school. They sang four pieces, "Ring Christmas Bells", "Shepherd's Rocking Carol", "What a Wonder- ful World", and "Parting Bless- ing". Pastor Stan Desjardine focused his message on Ephesians 3:13-21. Paul the Apostle prayed in his im- prisonment for the Christians in Ephesus, that they would be strengthened in the inner man, out of God's 'riches, and that they would dwell in God's love, giving Him praise, honor and glory in every way. The collection for the Christmas Bureau of Huron County will be Sunday, December 10. Food items, toys and clothing in good condition will be accepted. The Church of God's Christmas Program will be on Sunday, De- cember 17 at 7 p.m. Grand Bend United Church The Sunday of Christ the King was celebrated at the Grand Bend United Church this weekend. In the sermon based -upon Luke 23: 32-38 and Colossians 1:11-20, Pastor Colin Stover pointed out that as we watch the political events unfolding in Eastern Eu- rope and around the globe, we rec- ognize that all the world powers are under the Dominion of Jesus our King, for all time. The hymns included "Jesus Shall Reign" and "Jesus Blessed Saviour". - The Advent folders are availa- ble. All money offered is going to the World Development and Re- lief Fund of the United Church, which supports development pro- jects and money for relief efforts in the Third World. The Christmas Ecumenical will be held on December 5 at 8 p.m. at the Catholic Church in Grand Bend; all ladies are invited to at- tend. The Grand Bend U.C.W. Christ- mas Potluck will . be held on De- cember 14 at 12 noon. The Evening Unit of the UCW is invited as guests for the lunch. Bible Study Thirteen ladies braved snowy conditions to attend the weekly Bible Study last Tuesday morning at Sauble Court. Eleanor Durie opened by reading, "The legend of the Sand Dollar". Millie Desjardine led in a hymn sing. Discussion leader Annabel Walz finished the study on Section 4 "Mary, the Mother of Jesus", from the book "Women Who Believed God". Mary learned of God through the Angel Gabriel, who told Zacharius of a son to be born to him and his old wife Elizabeth. He 'would be reminded of His promises to Israel in sending down a Saviour Messiah, who would come from the Royal line of David. This Messiah would tell his people how to find salvation through for- giveness of their sins. Janet Desjar- dine closed with prayer. Bible study sessions will break for the hoiday period on December 5 and resume again on January 9. The December 5 meeting will be- gin 15 minutes earlier, and be fol- lowed by a Christmas Party. Catholic news GRAND BEND - Sunday marked the Feast of Christ the King, the last Sunday before the Season of Advents begins. Father Paul Beck was celebrant at all Masses. Organist Paul Dietrich was cantor at the 11 a.m. Mass, and led the choir in the communion an- them "The Lord Is King". Larry and Carol Luther were Eucharistic Ministers, and Carol also served as reader. In his sermon Father Beck re- minded the congregation that they Damaging winds - Last Monday night's strong winds did some dam- age along the beach at Grand Bend, knocking down signs and the snow fence that had been put up by Public Works. It also brought high waves that almost reached the municipal parking lot and washed ashore a picnic table, several ties and these tree branches which Works Foreman Bud Markham is waiting to get rid of. Switzers Music and Gifts Ellen and Bruce Switzer A.R.C.T. s.d. Music,- Supplies - Gifts Christmas Music • Handwork • Ceramics • Old Books 117 King St. Hensall Phone 262-3008 are to try and continue to do Christ's . work' here on earth; the mission of each baptized and con- firmed Christian is to sgread the Word of God. Parishioners viewed a special video presentation made by the London Diocese, titled "Campaign 2000". In it, Bishop John Sherlock addressed all Catholics of the dio- cese to contribute to a special fund- raising plan. Congratulations to seven young parishioners confirmed last week: Adam Jean, Ian Jean, Christine and Kerstin Heigenhouser, Ben Sand - with, Josh Vermeulen and Liam Karry. Bishop John Sherlock per- formed the ceremony at Our Lady of Mount Carmel - Church last Thursday. - Special Advent Devotion Servic- es will be held each Wednesday, on November 6, 13 and 20 at .7:15 p.m. Confessions will be heard be- fore all weekend Masses and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. till noon, as preparation for Christmas. Weddings Large and Small We are the professionals COUNTRY FLOWERS 391 Main St., Exeter 235-2350 r , New in Exeter At 157 Main St. A Tisket A Tasket All occasion gift baskets 235-0634 Pat McFalls Wendy King Times -Advocate, November 29, 1989 Page 9 ORPHA Club sends off gifts By Roberta Walker GRAND BEND - The Grand Bend ORPHA Club met at the home of Mary Barbour, on Mon- day, November 20, with 15 ladies present. Jean Clapperton opened with a reading "Take Time". People First hold dance THEDFORD - The South Huron chapter of People First will be hold- ing a fund-raiser dance on Satur- day, December 9, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., in the Thedford Arena. Tick- ets are $7.00 advance ,sales, and $8.00 at the door. The band "Daybreak" will be pro- viding the music for this holiday special dance. Algarva #168, Order of the Al- hambra, is assisting "People First" in organizing this dance, and all proceeds go to "People First". This. will enable them to fund their own members for attending and/or host- ing conferences, social and recrea- tional activities, mailing costs, ..transportation and facilitator train- ing. People First is a group of handi- capped people organizing them- selves to gain confidence, to speak out for themselves and become more self-sufficient. Some of their goals include developing a sense of awareness within society that they can live and work within our com- munities, and that they too have rights and iesponsibilities, like eve- ryone else. Please support this fund raiser! For more information call John Smits. 238-8222 or John DeGroot 296-5388, -or the People First area representative Phil Brooks 235- 2587. • During the business, a letter of thanks was received from Thames Valley Children's Centre for their spring donation. The club decided to send Christmas cards to former members Lydia Stebbins, Margaret Young, Susie Devine, Norma Chapman, Mildred MacClaren and Minnie Curls. (Mrs. Curls has moved from Sauble Court to a -new senior citizen's apartment in Sar- nia.) They donated $300 to Sarnia's. Children's Aid Society, including donations of toys and knitting done by members. There was a beautiful display of the stocking stuffers and knitting at the meeting, which the ladies en- joyed getting a look at, before everything was packed off to Sar- nia. Thank you cards were sent to oth- er ladies of the Grand Bend arca who donated knitting to the OR - PHA Club: Ev Gowing, Edie Wal- ters, Velma Halbert, Tiny Wells, and Doris Hicks. • A thank you was sent to Gert Flear for her generous financial do- nation, plus an anniversary card to Roy and Gert Flear on the occasion of their 617th wedding anniversary. Irene Kennedy thanked Mary for having the club. Dorothy Cuuing told two humorous tales, about two fishermen and an aging letter writ- er. Ella Couts reminded members "Ideas are like children - our own are wonderful," and closed with "Remembrance Thoughts." The next meeting will be Decem- ber 11 at Jean Clapperton's home at • 12:30 p.m. Everyone is to bring a sandwich, plus three to bring a des- sert. A. John Hughes, C.D. Denture Therapist Box 839 37 Green Acres, . Grand Bend. Ontario (519) 238-5300 409 Baker St. (Rear) London, Ontario (519) 439.9386 Dr. Ruth Bondy D.C. Dr. Ruth Bondy D.C. Doctor of Chiropractic wishes to announce the winter hours for the Biddulph Chiropractic Office Tuesday 1 7 p.m. Thursday 1 - 7 p.m. Friday 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Saturday 9 - 12 noon For appointment please call 227-13-63. HURON COUNTY CHRISTMAS BUREAU Donations gratefully received at: Exeter United Church, 42 James St., Exeter 'Thursday to Saturday, December 7 - 9 Monday December 11 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. HELP UP HELP FAMILIES Local Managers Mrs. Alma Godbolt, Mrs. Audrey MacGregor Family and Children 's Services of Huron County Sponsors and co-ordinates Huron County Christmas Bureau as a special service to families in need. 46 Gloucester Terrace Goderich, N7A 1W7 524-7356 1-800-265-5198 Listen to "Make Christmas Magic" on CKNX 920 AM Dec. 7 REG. NO. 184192-01-05 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Uni111111■■1mumnr■■11■■1111■■■im■1■■■■■•••• Great News Darlings FOOD MARKET Brings You P1 Beginning December 4, Watch for it ■ ■