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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1979-12-20, Page 11The Kindergarten "A" class at Huron Centennial School in Brucefield showed their voices were in fine form for the concert the school put on Wed - nesday night. They sang, Now December's Here. (News -Record photo) Baptists enjoy supper and concert The annual church family'dinner was held in the Sunday School rooms of the Bayfield Baptik Church Saturday evening a sumptuous dinner served buffet §tyle when everyone enjoying followed by . a short 1!,.:Y•" •••• • ••••••,..;,s. *4. 'Ct‘ • As this quiet scene reflects Christmas peace, may all share its true tranquility. BRINDLEY TRANSPORT R.R. 4 GODERICH program. Gifts were presented in appreciation to Mrs. Jean Greer, who takes care of the nursery every Suiiday in the Church, and _also to our music specialists, Miss Shirley Keys and Mrs. Cathi Cullen, who take care. of the organ music and Mrs. Muriel Snider, at the piano. The candles were lit on the tables and the lights turned off for a beautiful carol sing. Mrs. Gloria Topping of Woodstock was the guest soloist and sang two lovely solos and her daughter, Karen -Ann played 'a piano solo. Pastor Loshbough from the Exeter 'Baptist Church gave a short message, his main theme being "If I had only known" including the Innkeeper in Bethlehem, who could have said that Jesus the. Saviour was right there in his inn and he could have let Him have his room. Will we too hear people dying with this on their lips,. if I had only known. He challenged each to go and tell others about the Birth of the Saviour. There was one sad note to the evening when Mrs. Ivor Bodenham suffered a severe heart attack and had to go to. University Hospital in London where she is doing as well as can be expected.' Our 'hearts and prayers are with her and the family. Sunday services at the Bayfield Baptist Church were well attended, with 18 on the Sunday School bus. The pastor, Rev. Les Shiel used 1st Kings chapter 19, verses one to 18, and spoke about Elijah, man of God who had just had a great spiritual victory and now was mentally, physically and spiritually exhausted and ran away from the threats of the queen. +++ Sympathy is extended to the family of Mrs. 'Agnes Cameron who passed away Sunday afternoon in the Clinton Hospital. Next Sunday, December 23, the choir will be presenting their annual cantata. This has been well prepared and will prove a great blessing to all who attend. Everyone is welcome on December 23, at 8 p.m. Carol in the streets. Friday evening about twenty people. from the Bayfjeld Baptist Church met at the Church and went out to sing Christ- mas Carols. They were taken around the neigh- -bourhood by Tom Penhale with his lovely team and wagon. The singers sure en- joyed themselves and the homes where they stopped really did ap- preciate the effort • put into this form of en- tertainment. They returned to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Norm Talbot for hotchocolate, Baptist wpmeri Make boxes By Janet Talbot The Christmas meeting of the Women's Missionary Fellowship of the Bayfield Baptist' Church was held on Tuesday evening 'atthe home of Mrs. Ann Chapman with ° the president, Mts. Janet • 'Talbot, in charge. The meeting began with the singing of ,a Christmas carol and a prayer. The secretary's .report was read and adopted, the plans for the Church family dinner cuNToNNw$-RgcoRp, muRsPW, mcgMPER 0, 979PAE 11 or $hut ins were discussed and the carol singing for Friday night announced. A short comedy skit was then acted out, the readers included Sandra. Ann Chapman, Stella Shiel, Janet Talbot and Mary Keys. A letter •from• Pastor , .Brubaeker, reporting on the many Gospel signs that have been put up in so many places and the blessings that have been received by people seeing these signs, proving over again that this is indeed,a great migsionary Middleton news By Blanche Deeves Morning prayer was held in St. James Church on Sunday morning and during the service Lois Wise read the lessons. The third candle of love was lit by Rev. Pitts and the sermon. topic was When We Open The DOor. Ray Wise and Edward Deeves received the offering and Rev. D. Pitts was in charge of the service in the absence of Our Rev. Bennett. Next Sunday, December 23, morning prayer will be held in St. James on December 24, Christmas Vigil (Eve) will be held at 7:30 p.m. and Carols 'and Holy Communion service "is on Sunday, December 30. • On DeceMber 13, the ACW of, St.lames met at the home of Blanche Deeves. Lois Wise began the meeting by welcoming everyone, and thanking Mrs. Deeves for opening her home which was decorated for the season. Mrs. Wise read a poem and Jeanne Bennett gave a Christmas scripture reading. Mrs. Wise read the meditation and led the ladies in prayer. Estelle Wise read the. minutes1 of .the last meeting in(the absence of Shirley Storey, and also read the correspondence. Vera Miller gave the treasurer's report and the social services report was given by Mrs. Deeves. Lois Smith gave her annual report on the foster child. Delores Dutot gave her annual reporl. on supply and Mrs. Deeves gave her annual report on social services. Jeanne Bennett read a letter from her daughter in the Netherlands and told the ladies how ,Christmas is spent there and how they celebrate on different days. Discussions were held on quilting and the .budget and the meeting closed in prayer. Lunch was. served by the host, assisted by Marion Smith and Delores Dutot. Personals Many from this area enjoyed the township dance on Saturday night at the White Carnation. •." Good to hear that Tessa Steenstra is doing so web in St. Joseph's Hospital, Merry Christmas to all the readers and thanks to all those who have helped me put this column together. CHANGE IN NAME INDEPENDENT SHIPPER United Co -Operatives of Ontario Livestock Department Toronto Ship your livestock with FRANK .VOOGEL Dashwood Monday is shipping day from . Varno Stockyard 'previously Roy Scotchmer Call Dashwood 238-2707 or Bayfield 565-2636 By 730 a.rn. Monday for prompt service oiareach. Mrs. Lillian Steckle then brought a Christmas message She suggested that we too can enjoy every joy and every privilege that the shepherds had when the Angels told thernof the birth of the Christ Child. The meeting. closed with 'Mrs. Steckle reading two of her poems and 411 prayer by Mrs. Stella Shiels. Refreshments were served by the hostess. Boxes were prepared to be presented toot r shut -is. Best wishes for health ' and happiness, peace and good will, to all. from Bob, Carolyn, Sandy, Bobby. • Kim Snell Plumbing & Heating BAYFIELD hristm s GiftsIt for that Special Man ortzZ...`.. • NMI "el 11111111 . ;14: efigni iesti. \ -40r4Vwt oft Sending a Oft of warm Christmas wishes to our _many fine friends. 0 HOLIDAY HOURS: Tues., Dec. 25 - CLOSED Wed., Dec. 26. CLOSED Thurs. - Sat. Dec. 27 - 29 - Regular hours Mon., Dec. 31 - Regular hours Thanks. Tues., Jan. 1 - CLOSED Gord and Jean Herman May your holiday suit you perfectly. MEN'S0 WEAR Don't miss the last draw! DEC. 24 - '100. ENTER WITH EVERY '5. PURCHASE .-41;s=mrszimyszmsmmz•mmsrAimdzs,-immv;txmm•msmmtmsmcm•m-mmm.me:Atm.ma-mre;zmtic tS'DtttP. ,, ... ...,04444,4444. 11 1111111iff .1111. 111,11,1 fill 1111111 d I, Wishing you bright holidays as Christmas lights up the world. It's a pleasure to serve you. Jack. Riddell MPP Huron -Middlesex IVJ.ay the spirit of brotherhood and good will be yours throughout the Yuletide and its sacred message echo around the world, for all to share. Thanks to our friends........ may you go in pOcroe. rt;.4'h ,•:,• • is ttottp9/ In this season of happy thoughts and warm hearts, we extend a special "Thank you" to all our good friends and patrons for your confidence, loyalty and support . . a Merry Christmas to all! ;The Riddell family extends to you our, Warivii0nsgt and the spirit of hristmai be wth Cii Christmas greetings. May the true yciu throughout the New AA A 73 Mar V Strout • The First Canadian Bank Bank slri M i2:441stArstVA4:W''' ',0Atftctti ' VtfftitYtVittft It' „ —,,, :; „.•,, , .,.„.„.,„ „ • ntreal vttWittmittltw*VamvAtt*tottbmoti.