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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1995-12-20, Page 7EXPRESSIONS1 St. Bon!face student Amanda Van Aaken holds baby Char- lene Neilands while participating in the last scene of their Christmas concert dress rehearsal last Wednesday. The students performed in front of their parents Tuesday night. Dear Santa My name is Chantel Masfrankc. I am 4 yrs. old and I have a baby sitter named Kaitlyn. For Christmas, I would like a Sip 'n Slurp Baby, a Barbie doll with doll clothes and sojne story books for my mommy and daddy to read to me. For my sister, I think she w uuld like a stuffed animal. Thank you Santa. P.S. I will leave you some chocolate chip cookies and milk (and some turnips for your reindeer) Chantel Masfrankc - age 4 daughter of Dan and Donna Concerned about your drinking water? Call to see how a Lifetime water distiller can enhance the flavor and insure safety in your n•aler Full like of quality Lifetime cookware and bakeware pieces. Sold in individual pieces. Gift certificates available I!F€Tl me Home Products Exeter Mark E. Heimrich - Authorized dealer 235-0699 (anytime) 1-800-529-9292 Visa, M/C, Ainex FAMILY Times -Advocate, December 20, 1995 Nage 7 Saintsbury youngsters show their talents IL Davis SAINTSBURY - A Targe crowd from St. Patrick's and several visi- tors celebrated the Third Sunday of Advent, December l7, at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Stanley Jay offi- ciant for the Holy Communion Ser- vice and the Sunday School Chil- dren's Christmas Pageant. The processional hymn was "Come Thou Long Expected Jesus". A very exciting guest clown Billy Pickle, alias Liz Jay, gave a won- derful children's focus, comparing Rudolph and his red nose guiding the sleigh at night, and how some people laugh at Christians, but when there is trouble in their lives they come back to Christians, church and God and for us to al- ways remember by coming to church and following the light we know. Rev. Jay told the children that many years ago they used a wagon wheel with the candles, the symbol of light, and that our focus is on the birthday of Christ. Flowers at the altar were given to the Glory of God in fond and loving memory of the late Marguerite Davis Greenlee, who passed away one year ago, De- cember 9 by the Davis families. The children sang the hymn "We are Waiting Lord", folla cd by welcome from the Sunday School Superintendent and teacher Hazel Davis. A beautiful duet followed to open the pageant by Heather Mac- Gillivray and her dad Hugh Davis "From the Manger to the Cross." Courtney MacGillivray read the lesson from the Old Testament Isaiah 35:1-10, followed by a solo "Christmas Tells Me So", by Har- ley Davis. Crystal Davis read the lesson from the New Testament James 5:7-11. Courtney MacGillivray and Crys- tal Davis were servers for the ser- vice and readers for the pageant. Katie -Scarlett MacGillivray read the Magnificat or "Song of Mary" form the prayer book, also portray- ing the angel in the pageant. Joseph and Mary were portrayed by Caleb MacGillivray and Starr Davis, also singing a duet "Jesus Loves Me". Harley and Travis Davis and Corbin MacGillivray portrayed the shepherds with Corbin singing the solo "Away in a Manger." Katie -Scarlett MacGillivray sang the hymn "Silent Night", also play- ing the piano for sister Courtney playing the flute, the hymn "We Three Kings." The Pageant ended with a solo by Crystal Davis enti- tled "Thank You Lord" and closing prayer. Clown Billy presented baby Jesus in the Manger with a birthday cake. The Holy Communion Service followed and the closing hymn "While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night" and everyone joined the children in the Parish Sunday School children put on Christmas show Santa Claus put in an appearance after the concert. Mary Peterson CENTR:ALIA - Everyone is in- vited to attend the special Christ- mas services at Zion and Centralia United Churches on Sunday, De- cember 24. In the morning, a com- bined choir will present a Christ- mas Cantata at Zion at 9:45 a.m. and at Centralia at 11:30 a.m. The Christmas Eve Candlelight and , Communion Service Will be cele- brated at 8:00 p.m. at Centralia United Church. Bring a bell to this service if you have one. The offer- ing from this worship will be donat- ed to the Exeter Food Bank to as- sist their community outreach. On Wednesday, December 20, everyone is invited to participate in worship which will be held at Exet- er Villa at 2:30 p.m. Pastor Heather Smith will visit members of the congregation on Friday, December 22, to share com- munion if they are unable to attend the Christmas Eve service. Please call the manse and leave a message if you would like to arrange a time for Heather to visit. There's still room for more mit- MaLthli g of Christmas be shared by everyone in the - New Year with friendships stronger and hopes brighter. Thanking everyone for a successful 1995 year... The staff at Bakelaar Jewellers Linda, Alma, Derek, Wendy 421 Main St. S., Exeter tens on the trees at Zion and Cen- tralia United Churches. Contribu- tions of knitted or purchased mit- tens would be greatly appreciated. The Christmas concert at Zibn will be Friday, December 22 at 8:00 p.m. and will include a pot- luck lunch. Everyone enjoyed the Christmas Concert at Centralia on Saturday, December 16. The eve- ning included skits, readings, gym- nastics, and songs, and concluded with a visit from that delightful Christmas visitor in the red suit. Congratulations to the children of the Sunday School for their special contributions to the evening. Michelle Hern is compiling the annual reports. Please provide her with written reports by January 2, 1996. Financial reports are required by January 14. Community news At the euchre party at Heywoods, High Hand winners were Jean Noels and Marg Young, while Grace Wurm and Harvey Latta were Lone Hand winners. Andy Thompson won the Special. In spite of the stormy weather, there were nine tables of euchre players. The next euchre party at Heywoods will be held Monday, January 8, 1996. • Hall where Santa arrived to the en- joyment of all. He sang a couple of songs before handing out the gifts and treats. Rev. Jay presented Per- fect Attendance gifts to Courtney MacGillivray, Crystal Davis, Ka- tie -Scarlett, Caleb and Corbin Mac- Gillivray, Travis and Starr Davis. Rev. Jay and Liz were presented with a gift from the congregation. Everyone enjoyed a time of fellow- ship over mugs of hot apple cider and goodies, a perfect ending for a wonderful service. Sunday, December 24, St. Pat- rick's will celebrate their Holy Communion service at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Stanley Jay officiant. Mary Davis was dinner guest on Saturday with Jim and Florence Young and last week dinner guests with grandchildren Robert and Lisa Tindall. Michael, Suzanne, Crystal, Har- ley, Travis and Starr Davis cele- brated their family Christmas on Sunday with the Dietrich's at Dashwood. Suzanne's mother, Dorothy Dietrich, has returned home following surgery at Victoria Hospital. Get well wishes go out to her from her friends at St. Pat- rick's. Hazel Davis visited relatives and friends Mary Brown, Pat Skinner, Blanche Walters, Georgina Dobbs and G8te Wennerstrom at the Exet- er Villa on Friday. Correction of last week's news: letter of thanks from Bishop at Keewatin for bales sent to Prayer Partner, Simon Beaver and gifts were sent to shutins. Wishing everyone a blessed holi- day season with good health and much happiness in 1996. Sincerely Hazel and Hugh. 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