HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1979-12-20, Page 16AN't . PA EMB kt PA 1979
Jason MacLean and Ricky Lobb got their seasons a
little mixed up during a skit put on by the Grade 3
class at Clinton Public School's Christmas concert
last Monday night. It seems the Easter B11
unnny got
his dates mixed up. (News -Record photo)
Christmas, a time for lov(
By Rev.
James Broadfoot
St. Pauls
Anglican Church
As in years past, devout
Christians from all over
.the world, will be
gathering in Bethlehem,
for December 25, to once
again celebrate the birth
of a baby - a baby born in
a simple manger in a
stable out behind an inn.
As the Christians gather
in Bethlehem, they won't•
come to that same
manger in a stable, but
rather they will crowd
into the Church\ of the
Nativity, which purports
to be the spot where the
stable stood. It is not
important to most
Christians whether or not
this baby was born on
December 25, or whether
the Church of the Nativity
is on the actual spot
where the manger once
stood.
What is important is
that this child was seen as
the fulfillment of the
prophecies of Isaiah.
"For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given...and-
His namewill be called
`Wonderful Counselor,
Mighty God, Everlasting
Father, Prince of
Peace...' "
Also: "Behold .a young
woman shall conceive
and bear a son, and shall
call his name
Immanuel. '(Immanuel
means 'God with us'.)
The stage had been set
and Bethlehem, the city
of David; was to be the
place. A young woman
was to bear the child; the
message was to go out to
the shepherds ; ,and a star
would guide the wise
men.
So it was as St. Paul
would later write:
"...when the time had
fully come, God sent forth
His Son, born of a
woman". Matthew tells
us that everything took
place as it had'been told
by the prophet. This was
the context in. which
God's tender love for all
mankind was revealed..
The name of this child
and the purpose of his
birth were revealed to
Joseph. "You shall call
His name Jesus, for He
will save His people from
their sins". God took
upon Himself our own
nature in order that, He
could, be identified with
and be one. with us.
Christ's presence in the
world has meant that
something eternal is, at
stake in every moment in
our lives. In all things,
God's purpose is . being
worked out in our lives.
Christmas, then, for the
Christian, is truly a time
of celebration - a
celebration of our
freedom in Jesus Christ,
and of the fact that our
reconciliation with God
has been worked out in
Jesus Christ. It is more
than. just a time of giving
things to those who have
given things to us. It is a
time when we not only
redirect our concerns and
compassion for the or-
phans, the widows; the
destitute*,and the
homeless, b�ut also that
we visibly demonstrate
"that God is of love, and
he who loves is born of
God and knows God",,
Radars dear guest speaker
The banquet room and
tables at the Clinton
Legion Hall were bright
with Christmas
decorations and candles
for the Christmas
banquet of the Golden
Radar Club on Wed-
nesday evening
December 12. At 6 p.m.,
77 ..guests sat down to a
delicious turkey dinner
served by the Legion
Ladies Auxiliary. The
head table guests were
escorted to their seats by
the mouth organ music of
.Watt Webster. At the
close of the meal, Minlue
Rum ball extended a vote
of thanks to the ladies of
the auxiliary.
Mr. Ed Johns then
introduced the guest
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should have read:
Monday to Saturday, Dec. 17 to 22
OPEN FROM 9 TO 9
Sunday, Dec. 23: 1 to 9, Monday, Dec. 24: 9 to 6
Closed Christmas Day
Open .Boxing Day, Dec. 26: 9.6
Thursday, December 27:9-6
Friday, Dec. 28: 9 to 9, Saturday, Dec. 29: 9 to 6
Sunday, December 30: 1 to 6
Monday, December 31: 9 to 6
January 1, New Years Day., Closed
January 2 - Resume Regular Hours
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speaker for _the evening,
Rev. John Oestreicher.
His topic was "what I like"
about Christmas". The
four things on which he
dwelt were: food, the
child -likeness of
Christmas;' memories
and the spirit of sharing.
Ceacilia Edgar expressed
a vote of thanks to the
speaker anal `presented
him with a gift • of ap-
preciation.
Rev. Oestreicher then
drew tickets for two door
prizes which were trays
of delicious fresh fruits
and were won by Blanche
Stephenson and Lillian
Orpen. Prizes for three
lucky chairs were won by
Elmer Trick, Esther
Kendall • and John
Deeves.
The presentation ' of
-past president's pin to
Mrs. Mary Grigg. was
made by Muriel Jones.
Everyone then joined in a
sing song of Christmas
Carols led by Lorna
Radford at the piano.
Watt Webster entertained
with his mouth organ and
Elmer Trick with piano
solos.
The remainder .of the
evening ' was ' spent in
progressive euchre. The.
men's prizes werewon by
Ed peeves high and
Angus Stephen low. Mary
Wallis won the ladies high
prize and Leila Johnston
the low one. Ernie Crich
won a prize for most lone
hands. The weather was
ideal and allreported a
good time.
uc�cersm;
At their meeting on
p:ecem ber . 11 the
Tuckersrnth Unit 1 of the
Brucefield UCW .chose
their new officers for the
upcoming year. They
include: p sident, Mrs.
Hazel McCartney; vice
president,, Mrs. 'Minnie
Walters; secretary, Mt
-Beatrice Stoll`; treasurer,
Mrs vho • Prrry and Mrs.
Jean (Henderson: cards
th
UCJ,..:'m eet
and flowers, Mrs. Vi
Ross; pianist, Mrs. Ann
Broadfoot.
Before the meeting a
pot luck dinner ' was
served by Mrs. Muriel
Allan and other ladies of
the group.. Twenty were
present at the meal,
including Romp niiAStc
alo g with Rev. and Mrs:
Mc len and their baby
Brumfield UC WIid"
candlelight serz•i€
Stanley Unit of
Brucefield UCW were the
hostesses for the
Christmas pot luck
dinner and meeting on
Tuesday. After a
beautiful meal, the
meeting opened with
Mrs. D. Triebner reading
a poem "A Christmas
wish", and Mrs. W. Scott
read a story "In search of
Christmas".
Mrs. Alex McBeath
was leader for the can-.
dlelight service based on
the UCW purpose.
• Candles were lit
representing' Witness
study fellowship. The
service was conducted by
Mrs. W. Caldwell, Mrs.
,D. Triebner, Mrs. W.
McBeath and Mrs. C.
Henders6n. Mrs. W.
Scott, Mrs. H. Taylor and
Mrs. W. Baird also took
part. After the offering, a
carol was sung and -
prayer was given by the
leader.
Mrs. Arnold Taylor the
president, welcoitied
everyone and gave out
the programs for 1980 to
the members. Mrs. E.
SUPERIOR
MEMORIALS
ESTABLISHED
OVER 50 YEARS
Stoll gave the secretary's
report and called the roll
and the card and
treasurer's reports were
given. The 1 M.S.
allocation was discussed
and it was moved by Mrs.
R. Walters and seconded
by Mrs. D. Triebner-to
give $8 as well as having
one meeting set aside for
the M & S fund. Mrs. J.
Moffat read a letter from
our foster -child in Haiti
and told of the new study
book on Japan.
The secretary read
letters from Alma
College, the • Children's
War Memorial Hospital
and Alcohol and Drug
Concern and money was
voted to each of them. A
letter was read regarding
Singtime. Reports for the
year will be given at the
January meeting. Rev.
R. McMullen closed the
meeting with Drayer.
daughter Jennifer. Mrs,
Elsie Henderson and
Mrs. Della Clarke of
Huronyiew were also.
present.
The various com-
mittees showed a. very
successful year and the
penny sale did• well and
'the ccaptains were Mrs.
Ross and Mrs. Vina
Berry. They realized
almost $200: .
Mrs. Marg Lince and
Mrs. Jean Henderson
were in charge of the
devotion period and the
meeting opened with a
,hymn with Mrs. Hen-
deson at the piano.
The offering was
received by Mrs. Lince
and . thee retiring
president, "Mrs. Broad -
foot chaired th,pbusiness
portion of the mee ing.
After the close the
meeting lunch and coQee
were served.
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A Blessed Christmas and
may the New Year bring
Peace on Earth and
Good Will Among Men
' from the Rector. Wardens and
Members of St. Paul's Anglican
Church, Clinton
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Y"o are invited to
S . Paul's Anglican Church
CLINTON
on D cember 24 - 9:00 p.m.
for the
FAMILY Cil ISTMAS EVE SERVICE
of HOL COMMUNION
SERMON: GLORY TO G Q D
SPECIAL MUSIC BY THE CHOIR
RECTOR: THE REV. JAMES R.
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CLINTONSEAFORTH
Areq Representative
MICHAEL FALCONER
153 High Street
CLINTON
482-9441'
GODERICH AREA
Representative
ROBERT McCALLUM
11 Cambria -Road
GODRICH
524= 345
ANGLICAN
ST. PAUL'S ANGLICAN CHURCH
THE REV. JAMES R. BROADFOOT, B A;, M. DIV.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1979
4TH SUNDAY IN ADVENT
11:30 a.m. Service of Lessons and Carols. Special
music by the choir,
MONDAY, DECEMBER 24: Christmas Eve. "Christ -
Mass"
9 p.m. Family Christmas Eve Service of Holy Com-
munion
SERMON: "GLORY TO GOD"
CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
243 Princess St. E.
REV..ARIE VANDEN BERG
B.D. • Th M.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1979
10 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICE
SERMON: "IN THE DAYS OF HEROD"
7:30 P.M. CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT SERVICE
SERMON: "GLORY TO GOD"
CHOIR CANTATA: "THE SONG OF THE ANGELS"
CHRISTMAS DAY -'DEC, 25
10 A.M. SERMON: "THE BIRTH OF JESUS"
Participation of Junior Congregation and Sunday
School
All are invited to join with us in the services of joy and
celebration.
hliBtmas.W
Orating's
We send you
a treasury of
old fashioned
holiday greetings
TRINITY CHURCH BAYFIELD
ST. JAMES' CHURCH MIDDLE roN
RECTOR: REV. WM. BENNETT
SUNDAY, -DECEMBER 23, 1979
ADVENT -IV
8 a.m. Holy Cnm,munion (Trinity)
10 00 a.m. Carols, Readings and S.S•,.,_Pageant Trinity
11:15 a.m. Mattins • St. James
SERVICES OF CHRISTMAS
Monday, December 24•
/:30 p.m. Carols and Holy Communion
St. James' Middleton '
11:00 p.m. Carols :and Holy Communion
Trinity Bayfield
CHRISTMAS DAY
10:00 a.m. Said Eucharist Trinity
he Rector at all Services
Two small, very friendly churches welcome you to
,hare in the traditional Anglican Prayer Book ser
Aces. (1962 Canadian BCP)
CALVARY PENTECOSTAL CHURCH
160 Victoria Street Pastor Wayne Lester
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
10:45 a.m. Morning Worsnip
1.00 p.m. Wednesday. Prayer Service
ALL WELCOME
ST. ANDREW'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
THE REV. THOMAS A. A. DUKE
CHARLES MERRILL ORGANIST
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1979
10 a.m. MORNING WORSHIP
10 a.m, SUNDAY SCHOOL
All Welcorr':
cxnd sincere
0
"Holding Forth the Word of Life" Phil. 2 15
PASTOR: Rev Les Shiel 565 2659
SUNDAY - 10 A.M. FAMILY BIBLE SCHOOL
11 A.M. CHRISTMAS SERVICE
WEDNESDAY -8 P.M. PRAYER AND BIBLE STUDY
7:30 P.M. PRESENTATION OF
BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS CANTATA
BIRTHDAY OF THE KING
Ontario Street United Church
105 Ontario St., Clinton, Ont.
Minister: Rev. R. Norman Pick
Organist: Mrs. Doris McKinley
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1979
4TH SUNDAY IN ADVENT
11 00 A.M. PUBLIC WORSHIP
DECEMBER 24 - 7:30 P.M:- - CHRISTMAS EVE
FAMILY'SERVICE. REV. JOHN OESTREICHER
PR EACH ING.
DECEMBER 24 - MIDNIGHT SERVICE OF HOLY
COMMUNION TO CELEBRATE CHRIST'S BIRTH.
You and Your Family are Welcome in this Bible
Believing Fundamental Baptist Church.
R.R. 2, CLINTON
rttlle eft bf clihton
Ian H1g Wvoy No.,
CORDON AND SHIRLEY. StEEPE
STEWART VRIESINGO
VIVIAN SPENCE ' •
NEIL WAMMES
TRAVEL.ON
SALES & SERVICE
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482- 364
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH ,
CLINTON
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1979
MR. EDWARD J ANDERSON PASTOR
10 a.m. Sunday School
11 if. a.m. Morning Worship
Everyone Welcome
WESLEY-WILLIS UNITED CHURCH
- CATHCJLIC
SAINT JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC CHURCH
James St., Clinti. n Phdne 482.9468
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1979
FATHER J. HARDY '
ADVENT IV
MASS SATURDAY 8 p,m.
SUNDAY 11 a.m.
CONFESSION SATURDAY 7:15 P.M.
BUS FROM VANASTRr.
11 we Lorne
PEOPLE .SERVING GOD THROUGH
SERVING PEOPLE
MINSTER JOHN S. OESTREICHER B.A. B R.E
ORGANIST MISS CATHARINE POTTER
CHOIR DIRECTOR MRS. WM. HEARN
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1979
11:00 a.m. Worship Service
11:00 a.m. Sunday School and Nursery
ADVENT IV
SERMON: "CHRISTMAS IS...."
Music by primary junior and senior choirs
and Church Band
Dec. 24 CHRISTMAS EVE UNION SERVICES
at Ontario St. Church at 7:30 p.m. and 12 midnight
HOLMESVILLE UNITED CHURCH
' 9:45 a.m. Worship and Sunday. School
SERMON: "CHRISTMAS IS...."
• Music by Senior Choir
Dec. 24 - 8:30 p.m.
CH ISTMAS EVE SERVICE
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