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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1991-12-18, Page 15A Vesper service was presented by the C.G.I. T. group of Crediton United Church, Sunday night. Back, left, Kerry Brownlee, April Smale and leader Georgina Grotentraast. Front, Lisa Clarke, Mary Ann Grotentraast, Miranda Hayter, Christine Pertschy and Sarah Grotentraast. Vesper service a success CREDITON - The first Vesper service for the newly organized C.G.I.T. group at Crediton United Church was held Sunday night and was very successful. Under the direction of Georgina Grotentraast, the girls presented poems, songs and skits along with group singing. Participating were Kerry Brown- lee, April Smale, Lisa Clarke, Mary • Ann Grotentraast, Miranda Hayter, Christine Pertschy and Sarah Gro - ten traas t. A congregational meeting was held after Sunday morning's regular service when the 1992 budget in the amount of $61,885 was ap- proved. This is an increase of near- ly seven percent over this year. Anyone wishing to participate in the annual carol singing should be at the church, Monday night, De- cember 23 at 7.30 p.m. A Christmas Eve Communion service is set for next Tuesday night at 7.30 p.m. Loose offering will go to the Mission and Service fund. An Open House will be held on Saturday, December 28 to help cel- ebrate Emerson Wein's 95th birth- day. The special event will be held at Mr. Wein's home on Main street in Crediton between 2 and 4 p.m. Ship ka by Annie Morenz Personals SI-IPKA - Congratulations to Virginia and Ervin Pfaff, who re- cently were blessed with a new baby. Several ladies from this area at- tended the Christmas Ecumenical at Dashwood United Church last Tuesday evening. Ladies participat- ing in the service came from the Grand Bend Churches of Immacu- late Heart of Mary Catholic, St. John Anglican, Grand Bend Unit- ed, Church of God, and Greenway United. Harold and Doreen Finkbeiner, enjoyed the bus trip, Saturday to the Festival of Lights, at Niagara along with Seniors from Grand Bend, Dashwood and Crediton. Don and Elizabeth Adams, host— ed osted a pre Christmas dinner, Satur- day night for the Adams family. Attending were Marjorie Adams, Harvey, Alanna, and Lesley Adams and family, all of Exteer, Ruthie Martin, Toronto, Brock, Dianne, Andrew Colin and Dean Adams, London and Clark Adams of Strat- ford. Hugh and Annie Morenz and their son Bill of London, attended the Coleman Christmas, Annie's side of the family, Sunday, at the home of John Carol and Elisha Coleman at Kippcn. Others attend- ing were Art and Mary Finlayson, Seaford', Donald Jackson, Hensall, Bill and Norma Coleman, Les, Jane and Suzanne Coleman, all of Kip - pen. They enjoyed a noon dinner, visit, gift exchange and games. • The Christmas season fills eath hearer. with thoughts of love and well being. 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They were entertained by clowns, who painted faces and made balloons into differ- ent shapes, games and of course a visit by Santa Claus. Santa present- ed each child with a gift and a grab bag of fruit. The Branch hosted an "Apprecia- tion Banquet" for the Ladies Auxil- iary members on December 16 which coincided with their general meeting. The Exeter Legion is holding a New Year's Eve Dance on Decem- ber 31 and it is open to the commu- nity. Tickets are available by call- ing the Branch at 235-2962. $25. per couple including a hot buffet. Meat draws The weekly meat draws have been very successful and the pro- ceeds of this event are going to- wards the purchase of a new T.V. for the Tommy Tap Room. The number of draws has been in- creased from four to five, plus a complimentary draw of the losing tickets. This Saturday, December 21 there will be a special turkey VITOCW;ZO SPECIAL Leather Attache Cases '99" v4' Smith Corona Typewriters Save $60.00 - $100.00 .-9 Desks • Chairs • Filing Cabinets Jerry Mathers Limited Serving you for over 20 years 92 Main St. S., Exeter, Ont. 235-1840 710 t w t �r� tt, :76 'In'frv'f'M'W.W. .M. draw - 10 turkeys with two winners for every draw. The winners for the past two weeks are: December 7 - Tony Moore, Jim Foster, Debbie Cush- man, Ila Bowerman, Fran Ritchie and Don McCallum; December 14 - Heather Merrylees, Doug Ritchie, Frayne Parsons, Al Lavier, Bob Higgins and Shirley Smith. The Executive and members of the R.E. Pooley Branch wish all area residents a "Merry Christmas" and "Best Wishes for '92". Centralia by Mary Kooy CENTRALIA - Next Sunday at the United Church a Christmas Carol service will be held at 11:30 a.m. On Friday December 20 the an- nual Christmas concert will be pre- sented by the Sunday school pu- pils. On Christmas Eve a service will be held at Centralia United g �..aa�►o,�ra�e►oi+ea� ata �� ata aAQie►aio �esao►gia►srtiea�►+ki►�iiup�i►A<a*own *AN*. Church at 8 p.m. Everybody wel- come. At the Centralia Community Centre December 9 euchre prize winners were: high score Mary Kooy, Lloyd Durr; lone hands, Jean Noels, Joe Carter; low score Marie McGraw, Harry Arnold. Next euchre December 23 at 8 p.m. 110loft .Pa.!iel!i r*.1411 s•w0%1rrer!sna!rt.naWitita !�rwMr Thank you To all the different organizations in the surrounding area for your many donations and acts of kindness. • to the groups of carol singers • for fruit baskets • tor gifts and money donations, etc., etc. We appreciate your kindness very much and wish a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. Sincerely Residents and Staff at 3 Braemor Manor 3 Exeter, Ontario 1 1 December 2e$ • PI ., n em; 1 Through the snow-covered countryside go our warmest Christmas wishes. 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