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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1995-12-20, Page 6Page 6 • Times -Advocate, December 20, 1995 FAMILY Graduate - Congratulations to Darlene O'Rourke, daughter of Richard and Linda O'Rourke. Darlene graduated November 17 from South- western Business College, London having completed the Medical Office Assistance Programme with honors. Love and Best Wishes Always, Mom, Dad, David, Deb and Steve Graduate - Donise Dundas, slaughter of Don and Barbara Cundas of RR2 Crediton, graduated November 3, 1995 from Fanshawe College with a certificate in Registered Prac- tical Nursing Congratulations Donise, we are very proud! Love Dad, Mom, Bruce, Leanne and Kristy Christmas By Lance Pfaff Grade 8, McCurdy Public School C hrist was born H oily through the halls R ejoice with loved ones I n the sky was the star S avior was born T hat night the angel came M aking people happy A way in the manger S leep at night Lesley Knox, CA Family and friends of Lesley Knox are pleased to an- nounce her successful com- pletion of the 1995 Uniform Final Examination, set by the Canadian Institute of Char- tered Accountants, with the result being a Chartered Ac- countant designation. Lesley, a former graduate of Fenelon Falls Secondary School and the University of Waterloo, lives in Exeter and is Assist- ant Controller for the Western Plastics Division of Big '0' Inc. Congratulations Lesley, on a job well done Gifts are presented Annie Morenz GRAND BEND - At the Decem- ber 3 service at Grand Bend United Church, the wrapped gifts from the Angel Tree were presented to go to those less fortunate. December 10 Sunday was White Gift D y and members brought non-perishable food items or money to support the Ark Aid Organization. Prelude music was played by Lynn Tremain on flute and Norm Abbott on piano. Rev. Putman's sermon topic was "To be prepared", with scriptures from Isaiah 2:1-5 and Matthew 24:37-44 read by Evelyn McLean. For the children's story, Rev. Putman talked to them about the first Advent Sunday and asked one of the children to assist him light- ing the first candle of Hope. The choir's anthem was "0 Guiding Star, 0 Glorious Light". The service at Grand Bend Unit- ed Church on December 17 opened with a piano duet "Sheep may safe- ly graze", by Lynn Tremain and Norm Abbot. Rev. Putman's ser- mon topic was Prepare for the way of the Lord," with scriptures from Isaiah and Matthew read by Ann Russell. Rev. Putman's,story to the chil- dren was on "Patience", with one of the children assisting him to Firefighters host hayride Santa Claus came to visit with the children also. Muriel Lewis GRANTON - Many children enjoyed the Firefighters Hayride and Santa visit at the firehall Sunday afternoon in Granton. Congratulations to Emerson and Mary Wallis who were honored on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary at a family dinner held at the Three AAA Dining Lounge in Exeter on Friday evening, December 15. A surprise open house followed at the Granton United Church when many friends and relatives were present. At the Granton United Church on Sunday, December Pastor Normalie Voakes entitled her sermon 'The 'real thing' based on Isaiah 35, Romans 15 and Matthew 3. The Advent Candle was lit by Vernon and Verneta Baker. The senior choir sang '0 leave your sheep' and the anthem by the junior choir was "Mary's little boy child." In closing, the Sunday School children said the benediction. A carol service was held at the United Church on Sunday evening fol- lowed be refreshments when non-perishable food items were collected for the needy. At St. Paul's Anglican Church, Kirkton on Sunday, the Rev. Timothy Connor led the Communion service and his message was about the peace, hope and joy of Advent. Mary Blackler and Norma Paul read the lessons. On Sunday, December 24 the lessons and carol service will be held at 9:45 a.m. and the Christmas Eve service at 10 p.m. The general UCW held their festive dinner at the United Church on Tuesday evening, December 12 commencing with a smorgasbord supper. President Marilyn Humphrey chaired the meeting which followed. Mary Wallis accompanied on the piano for a carol and hymn sing. Pas- tor Normalie Voakes read a meaningful Christmas story about 'Under- wear, socks and toys'. Marilyn gave a reading 'I remember Christmas', followed by prayer. During the business, the nominated slate of officers for 1996 was pre- sented as follows: Past president Marilyn Humphrey, President Doreen McRobert, Vice president Audrey Westman, Secretary Amelia Jameson, Treasurer Margaret Bryan, Sunshine Joan Hayden and Cheryl Wright, Manse committee Florence Bryan and Florence McRobert, Financial rep Marilyn Humphrey, Membership Betty Dann and Elizabeth Garrett, Social conveners Amelia Jameson, Debbie Toll, Ruth Cook and Helen Burnett, Nora Wissel, Florence Bryan, Nominating Committee Cathie Westman, Heather Benner, Marion Thomson, Betty Dann and Margaret Spence, Au- ditors Amelia Jameson and Madeline Hardie. To all our Customers and Friends 'Merry Christmas & a Very Happy New Year" Thanking you for your patronage - From the Staff of - 390 !Jain Street, Exeter 235.1252 Tight the third Advent candle of Joy. The children's hymn was "Away in a Manger". Golden Agers Grand Bend Golden Agers held their bi-weekly euchre last Wednes- day night, December 13 at the Le- gion Hall. Winners were: Ladies high score, Marie Cyr; Ladies low score, Evelyn Johnson; Ladies most lone hands, Aileen Ravelle; Men's high score, Harold Finkbeiner; Men's low score won by Ada Die- trich playing a man's card; Men's most lone hands won by Shirley Eagleson playing a man's card. There were six tables inlay. Next euchre will be January 10. UCW Twenty-four Grand Bend United Church women met Thursday, De- cember 14 for their annual potluck luncheon with guest Rev. Bob Put- man. Jean Cassidy, in charge of the program, had a contest guessing words from Christmas. The worship was taken by Vera Rempel, Jean Cassidy and Laura Flewelling as they each told of the unfolding drama of Christmas as written by Rev. J. McKay, a former interim pastor this past year. In Isaiah 7:14 history and legend are entwined. John 1:14 tells the char- acter of God, He sent Jesus. In He- brews 13:8 King of Kings, Jesus teaches that the Kingdom of God is inside oneself. The hymns "0 come all ye faithful" and "Silent night" were sung accompanied at the pia- no by Ina Flewelling. Laura read the poem "A Christmas Rose" and said she remembers as a child visit- ing her aunt where wild roses bloomed. President Loreen Gill conducted business. The 1996 budget was pre- sented by Marian Maguire. Cards were signed for Norma Carey and Mary Haw. /tie/96, e/itheiras ada e Ca/ from the staff at ColorYourWorid For all your decorating needs 451 Male St. S., Exeter 235-2340 Nra*w:�:�r�wr • A single hand can lift a life By reaching out to help or give, A single smile can warm a heart And keep away the rain and cold, A single caring thought or deed Can change the world that we all share... Your business was greatly appreciated in '95! 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