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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1983-12-14, Page 19Youth present play at United Church Don and Dorothy Lankin, along with Carolyn and Paul were on hand to welcome friends arriving for worship at Lucan United Church, Sun- day. Donna Faye Milton led the congregation in an en- joyable pre -service Carol Sing, accompanied on the piano by her mother, Mrs. Duke. hire. Alse before the service, the Young People's class presented a Christmas play, written by themselves, in which they demonstrated the influence that Christian teens can have on other young peo- ple. Young people involved in this play were Vicki Hyde, Peter Bates, Debby Hall, Mindy Bates, John R. Mac- donald, Jay Milton, Tim Bates, Don Hugill, Lee Korn- siki, Steve Chevalier and Dave Doslea. Linda Froats read the Scripture passage for the morning, and Gloria Maier lit the third Advent candle, which symbolized the Good News brought to Mary by the angel. A much appreciated highlight -of the service was guest soloist Marlene Thorn - ton's song, "0 Holy Night." Ed Melanson, representing the Missionand Service Com- mittee reported that 83 per- cent of the church's mission objective of $8000 has been reached. He encouraged the congregation to help in reaching the goal by the end of the month, and pointed out that this Unified Budget, as well as providing salaries for missionaries and • other church officers, helps to sup- port young churches in third world countries, as well as many ministries in this country. Kit Hearn told the story for the boys and girls, pointing out that Christmas is Jesus' birthday. It is time to make Him happy. Jesus Himself told us that one of the best ways we can do this is to help others who need help. Jane Holden, Tabatha Froats, Christine Finlayson, Dana Bannerman and Sherrie Smith assisted Kit in leading the younger children in a UCW e Lucan United Church Women's general Christmas meeting took the form of a pot luck supper and program Wednesday evening at the Church. Guests included Unknown Santa visits couples . The Couples' Club of Ltican United Church held their an- nual Christmas dinner and program at the church on Fri- day night. During the dinner, a surprise visit from an unknown Santa Claus, who disappeared as suddenly as he came, lent a note of mystery to the evening! Following the delicious turkey dinner, Chairman Dennis Dedels called the meeting to order. A letter was read on behalf of the young orphan in India whom the group sponsors. Mr. Brown then installed the following of- ficers for 1984: chairmen, Wes and Helen Stanley; vice chairmen, Bob and Helen Patterson; secretaries, Howard and Pam Wright; treasurers, Ed and Freda Melanson. Dorothy Dedels led the group . in an enjoyable Christmas game. Then Ed Melanson assumed the role of Santa Claus as he distributed the gifts, in each case reading the attached poem composed by the unnamed giver. A beautiful service of carols, Scripture, meditation and prayer followed while each member held his own lighted candle. Dorothy led in the meditation. reminding those present to let the beau- ty and peace of the season enter their hearts. Larry and Pat Cruttenden and Dennis Dedels par- tici ' , ted also in the service. special Christmas song. Bach Gibson, with Junior Helpers took the children out for their Junior Congregation craft period. Rev. Brown's message dealt with the glory of Christ that was demonstrated to the world when, at the first Christmas, "The Word was made flesh and dwelt. among us." The story of the Wedding at Cana was one occasion when this glory shone bright- ly. Here we see the glory of Christ's human personality. He cared about peopie, loved to be with them and shared their joys and sorrows. Still today He wants us to let Him have a place in all the ex- periences• of our lives. We see in this story also, the glory of His concern for other's. Just as He delighted to come to the assistance of the groom's family at the point of their extremity, so today, He waits to help us until we are ready to acknowledge bur own need. Coming Events Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. the senior choir resumes its regular practices. Thursday at 9:45 a.m. the Prayer and Share Fellowship concludes its review of the book of 1 Peter. Next Sunday, December 18 is Christmas Family Sunday. The Lucan junior choir will be giving the "message" as they present "Two Nights Before Christmas," a musical drama. Congregation and friends are urged to be pre- sent to enjoy this very special presentation. A Coffee hour will follow in the C.E. wing. Monday, December l9 at 6 p.m. there will be a Young People's Dinner in the C.E. Wing for all young people 12 years old and up. The cost is $4 each. Young people who are interested are asked to let Linda Patterson or Mindy Bates know of their intention to come by Thursday of this week. Following the dinner. the film, "Thief in the Night" will be shown at 8 p.m. in the church sanctuary. The public is invited and an offering will be taken to defray expenses. ntertain representatives from Holy Trinity Anglican, St. James, Clandeboye, St. Patrick's Roman Catholic, Lucan Revival Centre, and Clandeboye United Churches. Residents of Crestwood and Crestview were also welcome guests, as well as some of the quitters and the Sunday School staff. ' Following a delicious din- ner, all assembled in the Church sanctuary, where Flora Robertson, assisted by Muriel Cobleigh at the piano, led the group in a selection of Christmas carols. Donna Vanarenthals program on the theme "An Old Fashioned Christmas" was much eh- joyed by all present. It includ- ed poems, readings, songs and games, and concluded with a recorded version of "Mary's Little Boy Child," South Pacific style. Marj Park, assisted by Iola Goring was in charge of the worship period which review- ed the Christmas story through Scripture. carols and responsive readings, while Dorothy Darling, Doris Weir, and Greta Gibson placed the appropriate figures in the manger scene. Guests present thanked the ladies for their hospitality, and following their departure, President Mabel Froats chaired the business meeting. Mr. Brown installed the slate of officers for 1983. Discussion followed regarding the suc- cessful bazaar Saturday. Decisions were made as to how to apportion funds available, and an executive meeting was planned for Thursday, December 29 at 2 p.m. at the church. The January general meeting is to be held Wednesday, January 11. at 8 p.m. Mrs. Ruth Brough of Meadowcrest Homes will be th s . ial s . aker. ADDING TO COLLECTIONS Ray Butler, lan Barr and Frank Kehn check their stomp collections at Friday's stamp swapping session at the Luton Post Office. uc and district news Susan Cook 225-2750 Seniors plan dinner Thursday The Sunshine and Busy Buddies seniors' group held their regular meeting on Thursday afternoon in their clubrooms in the Masonic Hall. President Ed Dowdall welcomed members and chaired the brief business meeting when plans were finalized for the sale on Satur- day and the Christmas dinner tomorrow, Thursday, at 12:30 at the Legion Hall. A card of thanks was read from Murray Carter, Carol and Darlene. Birthday best wishes were extended to Margaret Allen, Elsie Gibson. Helen MacDonald, Hazel Williams and Margaret Carter, all who celebrate before the next regular meeting, January 5.. Mary Davis read "Controll- ing the Changes" by Gwen Whilsmith, from a recent copy of the Exeter Times Advocate. Card convener for the day was Mary Davis and prizes were won as follows; lady's high, Mildred Hirtzel; lone hands, Kathleen Neil; low score, Rheola Hotson; man's high, Chris Heessels; lone hands, Ed Armstrong and low score, Jim O'Shea. The craft prize was won by Ethel Crouch. Lunch was provided by Edythe Murdy, Kay Neil. Beth Neil and•Merra O'Neil. Seniors' sale - Members of the Sunshine and Busy Buddies groups New Beavers are invested November 18, the In- vestature for the "Kits" in the Lucan Beavers Colony C was held with Jane Walker of- ficiating. The boys said their Law, Promise, and Motto to their parents and then became "Eager Beavers" and were presented with their scarves. After the cermony was over the parents joined in the songs and games with the new "Eager Beavers". We played and sang Silly Willy. Purple Stew Snail. and .Jump Jim Crow. Following the activities cof- fee, cake. juice and cookies were served. November 11, the Beavers went to the Craigholme to visit the residents. They sang songs and took along the evening snack to share with the seniors. A EW BEAVERS INVESTED — A number of Kits become Beavers and part of the lucon Beaver Colony recently. Back, left, District Service Committee Jane Walker and leaders Dove and Gerry Mawdsley. Centre, Kurtis Hardy, Aaron Wallace, Robert Waters, Brent Bellamy and Jason Mawdsley. Front, leader Barb Wallace, Daniel Haines, Michael Brody, Michael Earhart, Jesse Woters and Ryan Higmon. Missing were Jonathon Hessel and Michael Urbshott. T -A photo were very pleased with the results of the sale Saturday in the Legion Hall. The crafts,baking, items from the "flea" market and proceeds and the tea room netted a return of just of $270. Mrs. E. Pitt had a super display of quilts for sale and Mrs. M. Lowden had lovely knitted and crocheted babies' outfits for sale. These were the only two members of.the community, outside the club, who took advantage of Moe Buck's very kind offer to rent the hall for the seniors. We thank Mr. Buck for his kind- ness and invite him to attend any of the meetings in the clubhouse. Anglican youth to do decorations The order of service at Ho- ly Trinity Anglican Church on the third Sunday in the Ad= Revival Centre Miss Kathy Crooker Sun- day morning sang at the start of the service 0 Holy Night. Rev. C.J. Williams ministered from 2 Timothy 1:6-7. We consider Christmas to be a" time of giving and receiving gifts. What better gift than to receive the Son of God? In John 6:32-34 we read that Jesus is the Bread of life. God sent His Son to be our Saviour. In Timothy 1:6 Paul told Timothy to stir up the gift of God in him. God has not given us the spirit of fear. We all know of fear. The angel said "Fear not" to the shepherds on the hillside when Jesus was born. Chris- tians should not be tormented by fear, because fear comes from the enemy. God has come to give us the Spirit of power, love. and a sound mind. On a cold. windy, freezing, rainy night the congregation met to worship. Miss Twila Duthie, Miss Nola Buck, and Nello Romagnoli sang "0 Lit- tle Town of Bethlehem" ac- companied with Nello playing his guitar. Rev. C. J. Williams spoke of three promises con- nected with the Christmas story: the promise of the Kingdom; the promise of salvation; and the promise of peace. Beginning at Bethlehem. the Kingdom is to he an eternal one, to reign forever. as in Revelation 11:15. Some people think a Christmas tree is heathen. There was a tree on Calvary that can bring peace through the One who died for us on that tree. Jesus was God's gift to mankind.. vent season was Morning Prayer. The third candle in the Advent Wreath was lit by Mrs. Kay Egan. It reminds us of our task in preparing our world for the coming of the Messiah. This candle stands for joy, the joy ofknowing and accepting Jesus as Lorci and Saviour, A warm welcome was given to members and friends by Mrs. Donna Atkinson and Janice. Reading the Old and New Testament Lessons were Joyce Sovereign and Andy Van Geel. The White Gifts w aich were presented to help those in need were blessed by Rev. Pocock. The sermon given by Rev. Pocock was based on the Gospel (Matthew 11:2-111. out of the confines of prison. John the Baptist seeks confirma- tion of Jesus' identity. Was He the Messiah? Jesus tells the disciples of John to "tell him what I am doing and what is happening." By this John would know that his job, that of preaching repentance and pointing the way was completed and a new beginning for mankind. With Jesus there came into the world the full revelation of the love of God. It took Jesus and His Cross to show the length, breadth, depth and height of the love of God. Next Sunday the Sunday School children will present their Christmas pageant. On Wednesday evening the tree will be, decorated and on Thursday evening the youth of the parish will decorate tli church for the season of Christmas. An invitation from Rov. Pocock, Patricia and the boys is extended to the congrega- tion to Open House, December 18 at the rectory 7 to 9 p.m. Thief in the Night to show Monday A Thief in the Night, a new color film, will be shown at 1,ucan United Church on Mon- day at 8:00 p.m. A Thief in the Night is a mighty motion picture about Bible prophecy. It shows what can happen when Jesus Christ • returns. This exciting story centers around Patty, an average girl caught up in liv- ing for the present, with little concern about the future. What happens when this thinking finally catches up with her provides an action packed. unforgettable drama. The fast moving pace in- cludes a young man con- fronted by a deadly Asian cobra, a young girl's daring escape from jail, and a take- over by "The Imperium" that regards all, who are not pro- perly identified, as enemies of the system. Filmed on location in Iowa, this picture portrays with devastating reality the Biblical prediction, '.'There will be no place to hide." One does not merely view this film, he experiences it. Every thinking person will serious- ly consider its impact. A Thief in the Night was given the "Best Film of the Year" award by the National Evangelical Film Foundation of Valley Forge, Penn- sylvania. The lead actress, Miss Patty Dunning, was given the "Outstanding Female Actress" award at the same time. Damages IuIgI. it Officers of the Lucan detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police in- vestigated 13 motor vehicle accidents this week damages totalling $27,125. Sunday at 12:25 a.m. a vehi- cle operated by Dianne Hunk - Ing, R 5 London was travell- ing on concession 12-13 rd. when another vehicle operated by Jeffrey Ban- nister, also westbound slid on the icy roads and struck the Hunking vehicle in the rear. Three persons sustained minimal injuries'and damage was set at $3,600 by Constable Stables. The same day at 4:50 a.m. a vehicle operated by Douglas C. Smith Lucan was travell- ing on con. 4-5 when he lost control of his vehicle on the icy road and slid into a ditch and rolled over. No injuries were sustained and damage was set at $2,500 by Constable Chapman. At 9:30p.m.Sunday a vehi- cle operated by David Mifli, Thamesford was s/b on Clarke Sideroad when he fail- ed to negotiate a turn due to icy roads and went into the ditch and rolled over. No in- juries were sustained and damage was set at $1,000 by Constable Goldschmidt. Sunday at 8:05 p.m. an unattached vehicle was struck by a vehicle operated by Ferlin A. Sovereign of Lucan. No injuries were sus - Times -Advocate, December 14, 1983 Page 3A 13 area accidents tained and damage was set at $775.00 by Constable Goldschmidt. Also on Sunday at 10:25 p.m. a vehicle operated by Brenda Morrissey Exeter was eastbound on county road 5 when she swerved to avoid hitting a raccoon and struck the north side of a bridge. No injuries were sustained and damage was set at $3,500 by Constable Stables. Tuesday at 7:15 a.m. a vehi- cle operated by Harry Miller, London, on county road 23 shd into the ditch due to heavy slush. No injuries were sus- tained and damage was set at $1,500 by Constable Holland. Thursday at 5:05 p.m. a vehicle operated by Tina School concert set for tonight Hurry now and get them while they last! Lucan Public School students are holding their Christmas Concert to- day Wedneday, December 14 and tickets are on sale at both buildings. They will have two perfor- mances of which the first will be at 1:30 p.m. and the even- ingperformancebegins at7:30 p.m. Tickets are $2 each and all profits will be reserved for the purchase of computers for the school. Report cards regarding the fall term will be given out on either Thursday evening or Friday. Each parent has an interview time which should avoid the waiting periods that have occurred, in the past. School will closeon hour early Friday December 16 for the Christmas holidays. School will resume again on Monday January 2, 1984. Citizens of the Week at the Lucan building are as follows; November 7-11; Laurie Anne Claybourne, Tabatha Smith, John Hodgins, Brenda Woodburn and Julia Sire. November 14-18; Sean Lawrence, Dylan England, Olivia Cain, Melanie Beatson and Christy Shannon. November 21-25; Tara Forster, Matthew Kwasnicki, Michelle Strobridge, Vanessa Garrison and Christine Morrison. November 28 -December 2: Jesse Stehle, Robert Stotesbury-Leeson, Ann Marie Wilson, Allison Hodgins, and Lisa Hietalakti. At the Biddulph building the following students welt chosen as Citizens of the Week. November 7-11; Stephanie Sandison, Gary Jeffries. Jennifer Milton, WI changes meeting date. The Lucan Women's In- stitute met in the lower Masonic Hall for their Christmas pot luck luncheon with nine members and one guest. Flora Robertson was at the piano and all enjoyed singing Christmas Carols. Each member contributed a reading to the Christmas program. Donations ware made to the London and Mid- dlesex iddlesex Lung Association and to a prize for 4-H girls at the next Ilderton Fair. Gifts will be purchased for five former members in nur- sing homes. Members brought a nice selection of gifts for "Rotholme" in Lon- don. Nine are taking therug braiding led by Ruthann Cur- tis and Flora Robertson. The next meeting is chang- ed to January 17 at 2 p.m. in the Masonic Hall. The pro- gram "Schools yesterday and today" will be taken by the Tweedsmuir History Con- vener Iva Hodgins and com- mittee. Ladies of Lucan are invited to attend the meetings. Chris Sleaford, Terry Evans, Melissa Smaill, Tanya Buckareff, Beverly McLellan, Brett Butchart and Shannon Karno. November 14-18; Gerry Roestenberg, Caroline Shumka, Matthew Accetti, Greg McLeod, Tina Hodgkin, Michelle Flood, Amanda Hot - son, Peter Hodgins, Leonard Brooks and Sarah Henderson. November 21-25; Sandra Wickham, David Doslea, Paul Bedell, Darcy Maguire, Valerie Studerus, Brent Hodgins, Troy Smaill, Mat- thew Dillabough, Janet Joyce and Sara Kennedy. November 28 -December 2; Che Todd, Lillie Buckareff, Frank Kehn, Christopher Smith, Sherrie Smith, Tabatha Mair, Jody Riddell, Mike Kehn, Tracey Mair and Nicole Hardy. The staff and students at Biddulph-Lucan Central School extends a very Merry Christmas to all! Drogg, RR 3 Thorndale was travelling on the Oliver Sd., Rd. when the vehicle slid on the slippery road into the path of a vehicle operated by Brian Arthur R 4 St. Marys. Drogg received major injuries while Arthur received minor in- juries. Damage was set at 89,000 by Constable Briggs. At 1:45 p.m. Friday a vehi- cle operated by Lawrence Joosse of St. Marys was travelling on County Road 27 when it went out of control on the slippery roadway and went into the ditch. Damage was set at $3,000 by Constable Goldschmidt. Thursday at 9a.m,. a vehi- cle operated by Catherine MacDonald of London slid on the icy roads and struck an unattended vehicle that was parked onthe east shoulder of County road 23. Damage was set at 81,500 by Constable Holland. Friday at 9:25 p.m. a vehicle operated by Kimber- ly Bowman R 3 Denfield was north bound on county road 20 when a vehicle operated by Karen MacGougan of R2 II- derton went out of control whileattemptingto pass and struck the Bowman vehicle. Damage was set at $850 by Constable Vance. BOOKKEEPING TAX FILING Geo. & Lois Eizenga R.R. 5 Forest NON 1J0 Telephone: 873-4915 (formerly Lucan) Charlie's Gas Bar 124 Main St., Ailsa Craig, Ont. NEW BUSINESS HOURS Mon. - Thurs. — 7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Fri. — 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Sat. — 7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Sun. — 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Ministry of the Attorney General Ontario F3py McMurtry, AttornnyGoneral Witham (Davie, Ptemior