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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1975-01-02, Page 74lay ►l *Om Prowled ., the story of the firlit Cbriatalaa rte for their Seta4 40nard 'e; Pastor eAt,the *Wel, geve S. belief chrisbnP W04 0, , tin mas Eves, the Bergin young people pzcipated at Oin% at the **pita and foK residents of Broo haven Nursling Home. ' A ChristMalEve family eo*n- mnunion service was the 'highlight of worship services at the United Church. Rev. : arry Passmore conducted the service b rad during • the worship films were shown to the younger ch ldren in the church gym. Captain A. Mu, x in of the Salva- tion Army pondw. ed . a special Christmas Service on Sunday morning with a candlelight service (..tristmas Sul, lay eve- ning at 7 o'eOck. Members of the Citadel Band provided Christmas music. The service of the 20th was broadcast and featured special music by the Townson Family of Chatham. Everyone was invited to join the congre- gation for a New Year's Eve watchnight service to begin at 11 p.m. Tuesday. The Sacred Heart Church cele- brated ¢hristmas Eve with a midnight mass preceded by carols at 11:80 p.m. There was a Christmas day service at 9:30. A New Year's eve service will be held at 8 p.m., and the New Year's mass will be at 11:15. St. Paul's Anglican Church held a special Nine Lesson Carol Service on Christmas Sunday and both Christmas Eve and, Christ- mas day services. The nine lessons were read - by Larry Milo- sevic, Michael Beattie, Elizabeth Nethery, Keith Nethery, Michael Milosevic, Robert Johnston, Don Farnell, Harry'Brydges and Rev. Ken Hawthorn. ' The readings N were interspersed with carols sung by the choir and congre- gation. The Christmas Eve Com- ' munion service was highlighted by the Belgrave Men's Choir under the direction of Rev. John Roberts. Rev. Roberts gave a splo performance of the, Lord's prayer. The Christmas Day family service was centered around the children. Rev. Haw- thorn spoke on the shepherds' story, and the scripture reading was the Christmas story. Christmas Sunday at St. An- drew's Presbyterian Church was celebrated, with a morning ser- vice and an . evening Festival of Carols. Christmas Eve service was also held with scripture readings from the Old Testa- nnent, solos by Gordon Leggatt and meditation on "Following the Star". Ladies' Ladies' Pant Coats, Regular length coats in both fur=trimimed and untrimmed. SLACKS, BLOUSES, TOPS Including Paris Star WINDER TOPCOATS Including zip -lined all -weathers STARTING AT $44•99 mews DRESS SLACKS 20% OFF Rev. Barry Passmore, speak- ing Sunday morning to the congregation of the Wingham United Church, spoke about "The Past, The' Present and The Future". Referring to the ending of one year and a new beginning as 19751ies before us, he based his message on the forgiving love of God which we are urged to share with others. In closing, he re- minded all that God's love and care will see them through all misfortune and trial and they can face the new year with confi- dence. ,During the service, Mr. Passmore welcomed four infants into the fellowship of church by the sacrament of baptism. They were Chantell Denise, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Garry Robinson; Kendra Doreen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Machan;, Ryan Douglas, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Deyell; and Shawn Thomas, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Creeden. The senior choir, under the direction of H. Swatridge, pro- vided special music. Men's Winter Jackets Morning Star meeting held at D'Arcey home GRADE THREE singers entertain with "How Far Is It to Bethlehem?" at 4hellifinghom Public School Christmas assembly Friday morning, Dec, 20. (Staff t • IAN METCALFE as Santa Claus needs cheering.up.by Valerie Ricker and Mark Moore in the grade two and three -production of "Santa's Christmas Cheer" at the Friday assembly. , MOTHER GOOSE gets presents from her famous rhyme characters in a play by grade one students at the Wingham Public School Christmas assembly. Rhonda Rathbun, in the starring role, is surrounded by Bryan Gosling as Santa, Murray Nethery as Little Boy Blue, Contrary, Mary Smits, Queen, Deborah Henry, Knave, Scott Streich, Andy Eskerod as Little Jack Horner and Little Miss Muffet, Angela Walker. ``(Staff Photo) FORDWICH — The Morning Star Lodge No. 131 of Fordwich met at the home of Freida D'Arcey on Monday, December dale. 16. The chaplain, Alice Clyne, Mr. and Mrs. Harry McGuife, opened the meeting by reading Mrs. Sam Pletch, Mr. and Mrs. Luke 2:1-20 and led in prayer. Alan MacKay of Wingham at - The minutes were -read -and- -apt_ --tended.-- the_ funeral of Mac McGuire's sister, Mrs. Lillian Zimmerman of Palgrave, on Saturday. We extend sympathy from the community to Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Bolt and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Yuill in the passing of their sister, Miss Bessie Stokes of Huronview. Miss Susan Brown of Wingham spent the weekend with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Bolt. Ross Yuill of Elmira was a weekend visitor with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Yuill. Mrs. Norman Hill and Robert of Toronto visited last Wednes- day with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry McGuire. Mrs. George McGee and Mrs. Cliff Logan spent one day last week with Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Logan of Wyoming. Mr. and Mrs. James Baker and Markspent the weekend with her parents, - Mr. and Mrs. George Michie. Mrs. Margaret Kemp is spend- ing Christmas week with Mr. and Mrs. George Michie. Harry McGuire reeeived word last Wednesday evening of the sudden passing of his sister, Mrs. Lillian Zimmerman. Robert Coultes was able to return home from St. Joseph's Hospital on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. James R. Coultes and Mrs. George Martin spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs.(Cecil Armstrong and family in Thorn - proved and a new treasurer, Phyllis Haverfield, was ap- pointed due to the death of Mary Moore. Four cartons of good used clothing were sent by LTL of Listowel to the Scott Mission in Toronto in the last month. Christ- mas cards were signed for all the sick and shut-in members and a card and gift were sent to the adopted soldier at London. Twenty-five dollars will also be sent to the True Blue and Orange Orphanage at Richmond Hill. The books will be audited at the next meeting. The mystery prize, donated by Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Wightman Freida D'Arcey, .was won by held Christmas for their families Alice Clyne. The meeting closed in the Women's Institute Hall on with prayer and lunch. was pro- Christmas Day. They hosted Mr. vided by Elva Foster and Freida and Mrs. Fred McGarth of Ver- n' , , a Alta. Mr. and Mrs. B + ss Wightman and Tracey of Chat- ham, Bruce Hamilton and family , of Lucknow, Mr. and Mrs. James Walsh and Marlene Walsh of Lon-, don, Mr. a`hd Mrs. Duncan Camp- bell- and family of Kincardine, Mr. and Mrs. William Mont- gomery and family of Guelph, Mr. and Mrs. Don Metcalfe and family of Hanover, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Moore and family of Wing - ham, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Nichol and family of Brampton, and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Chapman and Lisa of Rexdale. • The young people of the com- *unity went from door to door on Monday evening singing Christ- mas carols which were much en- joyed by everyone. CHRISTMAS CARDS CHRISTMAS WRAP DECORATIONS TRIANGLE OIBCUUNT PATFar MED/CAVES • Co5w1nC5 • TOBACCOS