Times Advocate, 1994-11-30, Page 7FA MILY
First Advent candle lit in Centralia
Communion was
served during the ser-
vice.
By Mary Peterson
CENTRALIA - Sunday, Novem-
ber 27, was the first Sunday of Ad-
vent, the first season of the Chris-
tian Year, at Centralia United
Church. Advent is a season of prep-
aration for the coming of Christ
into the world, into us, and into our
communities. It is a time of expec-
tation and hope, and this was the
theme of the service. Aldeen and
Sam Skinner lit the first candle in
the Advent wreath.
Rev. August Meacham shared in
the service, supervising the com-
munion. Ellen and Robert Graham
have joined the choir at Centralia,
and their musical talents were a
welcome addition. Lois Wilson
sang a solo, and Judy Mills, Marjo-
rie Johns and Ellen Graham provid-
ed accompaniment throughout the
service.
At Zion West, the Woodham
Quartet, including Harry Hern, Ken
Blackler, Glen Copeland and Gor-
don Johnson performed two an-
thems. Madison Thomas Brock, the
son of Nancy and Murton, and Jor-
dan Gabrielle Hern, the daughter of
Lynne, were welcomed through
baptism into the fellowship of Jesus
Christ.
During this past week, Heather
Smith and several church members
attended some meetings that hold
some interesting possibilities for
Christian outreach.
Participating with the Canadian
Foodgrains Bank, Thames Road
i proposed working with other
rural and city churches to provide
corn for the Third World. This pro-
posal will be discussed at a meet-
ing on January 15.
A future meeting will also be
held to discuss a cooperative pro-
gram for youth in three pastoral
charges. Representatives who at-
tended the meeting feel that this is
an area offering some very real po-
tential and further discussion
should be held.
If you missed the community ser-
vice at Thames Road, you may be
interested in listening to the tape.
Call Judy Mills at 228-6704 if
you'd like to borrow the tape.
Centralia U.C.W. will hold their
Christmas meeting Thursday, De-
cember 1 beginning at 6:00 p.m.
with "Happy Hour" and dinner at
6:30 p.m. All women of the church
and their partners are invited to this
festive event. Donations of canned
goods or non-perishable items for
the Exeter Food Bank will be col-
lected.
Saturday, December 3 is the Ex-
eter Santa Claus Parade, and there
will be a barbecue at Holtzmann's
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Christmas Mourning
By Dr. Phil Johnson
You can manage Christmas, or any other holiday, after the death of a
loved one. It's not always easy. But it is possible. How you deal with
this emotionally charged time of year will depend on the stage of grief
you're in. We all grieve in our own way and at our own pace. Accord-
ing to the American Institute of Stress, Christmas is the most stressful
time of year. It triggers our deepest feelings and our most vivid memo-
ries. Here are some suggestions to help you make it through Christ-
mas.
• Keep your family traditions. Like going to the Christmas Eve Can-
dlelight service or having a big turkey dinner or singing carols. In my
family each member opened one present on Christmas Eve. If cele-
brating in the same way is too patnful,,consider starting a new tradi-
tion.
• Talk about your past. Reminisce with family and friends about your
loved one. Talk about what life was like with them. Author James Mat-
thew Barrie wrote that "God gives us memory so that we may have
roses in December."
• Letour tears flow. Cryingcan release your sadness. A woman I
know seemed to be all right until he askedherfamily at their Christ-
mas Dinner who wanted pudding or pie. When her son replied, "Both",
just like her husband, the tears suddenly appeared.
• Write a letter. A personal letter to your loved one gives you a private
opportunity to express your feelings that may include guilt, loneliness,
sadness and anger. Many find this exercise Indicates feelings that per-
haps would never be verbalized.
• Honour your loved one. In my congregation a family honoured their
young sons death by giving a manger scene to the church. Some fam-
ilies place a Christmas ornament on the Christmas tree as a sign of re-
membrance.
• Re -focus your attention. Put your energy into helping someone
else, supporting a cause or filling a community need. Make someone
else's holiday brighter. You may be surprised to receive more than you
give.
People have told me that the first Christmas without their loved one
was probably the most difficult. Fortunately, time often heals, even
though Christmas will never be the same.
May you and those you love be blessed with the peace of Christmas.
The Rev. Dr. Johnson is a United Church minister and the author of
Goodbye Mom, Goodbye, end Time -Out! Restoring Your Passion for
Life, Love and Work.
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White Gift Sunday will be held
December 4. Ross McFalls is orga-
nizing a singsong, complete with
orchestra, before the worship ser-
vice. Arrive early to enjoy this spe-
cial music. Following this, the Sun-
day School has organized a
worship service. White Gift contri-
butions of money or non-perishable
items are requested for donation to
the Christmas Bureau.
Zion West U.C.W. are inviting
their partners to their Christmas
meeting December 7. This will be a
dinner meeting beginning at 8:00
p.m.
Santa Claus parade
The Centralia Santa Claus Pa-
rade, sponsored by the Centralia
Lions Club, begins at 1:00 p.m.
Sunday at Hodge's Electric. The
parade heads north on Main street,
then to Huron Park, and ends at
Stephen Township Arena. Then,
the Stephen Township Fire Depart-
ment is sponsoring free skating
from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. at the arena.
Euchre party
The euchre players in the area
have continued to enjoy their Mon-
day afternoons at Heywood's Res-
taurant and in Crediton.
At Larry's in Crediton, recent
winners of High Hands were
Elouise Phillips and Wilmer Scott.
Lone Hand winners were Doris
Pfaff and Harry Noels, and Low
Hand winners were Doreen Light-
foot and Murray Carter. The next
euchre party will be December 5,
beginning at 2:00 p.m.
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Capsule Comments
with Ernie Miatello
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