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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1966-12-22, Page 2610 The aodvr h' Wcnai,Storr,: lobar d8Y Dcce ei fix' l' Load a truck with hockey sticks, toboggans and gaily wrapped gifts and off into the night like Santa Claus. Children of Domin- ion Road Machinery Co. Ltd. employees helped with the job. The gifts are going to needy families in Goderich and district in a gesture of good will by the company and its workers. Community ° Employees at Dominion Road Machinery Co. Ltd. spent many hours this week wrapping - more than 200 gifts which will be dis- tributed to help families in Goderich and district. The company and employees de- cided to give gifts where they will do the most gitod, rather than the annual Christ- mas party. rets Chritinas Witt] '0hi ane Rej6icin4 "Deck the halls with boughs of holly; 'tis the season to be jolly." Christmas is for joy and laughter; Christmas glows with merriment. Throughout this community, families are - putting the finishing touches on plans for holiday get-to- gethers. Hideaways bulge with mysterious packages; kitchens are fragrant with the :,cerin of secial treats; homes are bright. with gala decoration. Schools and clubs prepare their annual Christmas programs. Holiday party plans go forward. It is,. indeed, the season to be jolly. "Silent Night, Holy Night, all is calm, all is bright." Christ- mas is for .prayer and peace; Christmas gleams With the light of the Star that shone so brightly, nearly two thousand years ago. And throughout this community, the deep spiritual sig- nificfance of the holy season spreads comfort and cheer. In churches, the hours of worship reflect the coming joy as, dur- ing the weeks before Christmas, the story of Christ's corning is the subject of study, sermon, song and prayer, all building toward the special services of Christmas weekend. Uniting in Joy and Prayer Christmas is a joyful season; Christmas is a prayerful sea- son. Since the earliest celebrations of this Christian holiday, it has ever been so, Junior hx °=ir Sings 1 .Ntvity Pageant A delightful Nativity pageant was featured on Sunday evening at Victoria'8treet United Church, when the Sunday School present. ed its annual White giiwt service. Rev. Leonard Warr read Helen Steiner Rice's story. The junior choir, conducted by Mrs. Warr, sang two numbers, "Christmas .Chimes" and "Still It Shines." In her solo, "The Gift," Mrs. Warr set the scene for the pageant, and at _its con- clusion the "senior choir sang "What wind is 'Phis'?" • Presentation of their White Gifts were made at the manger by the worshippers. Those taking part were: Mary, Diane Meriam; Joseph, Mark Ryan, the angels, Bonnie Little. child and Gayle Fisher shep. herds, Dwayne Linner, B, it Lin. field, Murray Adams and Grant Shelton; wise men, David Warr, David Harrison and Jas. Reid. The senior choir under the direction of Mrs. Jos, Snider, provided a. musical background. After the service the children gathered in the Sunday School rooms, where jolly old Santa Claus, with admonitions to be good, and to go oto Sunday School, distributed a treat to each one. SCigaile HIGHWAY 21 UTi1 600 a 101 5 OPEN 1 P.M. - 9 P.M. INCLUDING SUNDAY CLOSED MONDAYS Canadian Christmas Gifts., When you are out for a drive tiiis weekend drop into Squire Gifts and browse through our very large variety of Christmas gift ideas. ' FO : THIS ENGLISH REGULAR 1.50 WEER ONLY BONE CHINA Saucers 95. EACH Aiwawalamir 15% OFF STOCKING STUFFERS — TOYS — JIG -SAW PUZZLES IN *IAN HANDICRAFTS = TOM-TOMS — INDIAN DLLS, ETC. Here's wishing you the hong-lasting happineag of an old-fashioned Yule! We would like to 'take this opportunity to thank all our .patrons for making '66 a wonderful year at Squire, Gifts. l The twin spirits of Christmas festive cerebration and reverent worship — are woven together in all the lore of the season. History says that when the time now celebrated as Christmas was designated, in the fifth century A..D., early Christian leaders reit that the traditfonal winter merry- inaleing of pagan festivals such as the. -Roman Saturnalia -- might be hallowed by association with -the Nativity. • Thus, pagan peoples who had• once looked to mythical sun gods as the source of the rebirth of life began to turn to re- ligious observances of the Saviour's birth. Christmas lights symbolized -faitka.,., hope and life eternal. -. Today, the glow of the tiniest candle — or the twinkling of . the smallest electric bulb — still reflects, however-humbly,'the Light that Christ brought to the world. At the heart of the holiday fun and feasting there 'glows the spirit of giving. The Wise Men Sought to honor the Christ Child with rare and precious 'gifts — gold, frankincense and myrrh.. Thus, to give of the best at Christmas is a time- honored tradition. • All may rejoice in the oppor- tunity to give generously, to please family and friends with "just what they wanted," and to share with the less fortu- nate. • Yet the best Christmas gifts are still those that come from the open heart as well as the open hand, and the warmth of .t a friendly smile, the words of a cordial greeting add price- less mea'hing, to the most elab- orate of gifts. "Glory to God in the high- est, and on earth, peace, good will toward men." Across the years since shep- herds first harkened to an an- gelic chorus, Christmas rings with the sound of voices raised in joyful song. Carol singing at Christmas is both a tradition and a source of tradition. Much/ of the legend and lore,of the ,sea.- son is known today only be- cause it has been preserved in song — in carols passed on from generation to generation. "And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling clothes, and _laid._i[%1XL muner, because there -was no room for themin-- the inn." Luke 2:7. • "For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Sav- iour, which is Christ the Lord." Luke 2:1 1. 4 Hold Draw Early Bluewater Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star scheduled a Christmasturkey draw for Dec. 21. When all the tickets were sold and the stubs returned by last weekend the operators of the event:decided pull the winners a few days early. Winners were Edna Driver; ._.LawrenceR-21 God. - erich; -Mrs; -Chester Feagan, Pal- merston St..; Mrs. Barry Culbert, Blake St. THERE'S MAGIC The Danish Christmas Eve dinnerfeatures rice porridge, containing a "magic" almond that brings good luck to the 'one who finds it. F -F GODERICH FROSTED FOODS IC lip , 0, The Christmas message 14%iit So Fr.,(10 is a source of everlasting joy and hope. May it bring you - • deep fulfillment. S Once again as the Christmas season approaches, we' re- member our good fortune and realize the debt of gratitude that we owe our faithful friends and customers. May we take this opportunity to thank you for dour patronage through this and previous years, and to extend our sincere wishes for a very Merry Christmas and hap- piness during the coming Centennial year. 23 - THE THE MANAGEMENT AND STAFF GOuERICH MOTORS LTD. SOUTH STREET 65 '-IAMILTON STREET • MEAT MAPLE LEAF VAC PACK B ACON BONELESS VEAL CUTLET MAPLE LEAF CANNED P ICNICS LB. 85c LB. 99c 11h LBS. 149 Fresh Hayter Turkeys Available BICKS FRESH PACK BABY DILL ALYMER 48 -OZ. ,z.oz: 39c Tomato Juice 3 ELEGANT ASSORTED 14-0Z. CHOCOLATES BOX 89c ROSE BRAND ASSORTED JAMS 9 -OZ. 4 FOR 1.00 • PRODUCE • GREEN GIANT FROZEN PEAS GREEN GIANT FROZEN CORN 2-10. PKG. 47c 2 -LB. PKG. 47c OPEN EVERY DAY UNTIL 6 P.M. OPEN FRIDAYS TIL 9 P.M. ST. GEORGE'S C.H U RC H CHRISTMAS EVE Organ Recital by Mr. Dotterer at 11:10 p.m. Holy Communion at 11:30 p.m. Anthem: "And the Glory of the Lord" from Handel's Messiah CHRISTMAS DAY • Holy Communion, at 8:30 a.m. Nine Lesson Carol Service at 11 a.m. The Readings and Music of Christmas NO Church. School sessions Rector: REV. G. G. RUSSELL, B.A., B.D. Organist and Choirmaster: LORNE H. DOTTERER THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA North Street United Church CHRISTMAS DAY DECEMBER 25th, 1966 10:00 a.m.-Senior Church School. Open session. 11:00 a.m..—Children of our Junior Dept. are invited to worship with us in the Sanctuary for a Christmas Family Service. 11:00 a.m.—Christmas Family Worship. Sermon: Gifts We Get At Christmas Sacrament of Baptism Supervised Nursery A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL Rev. J. Donald MacDonald, B,.Sc., B.D.,, Minister Mr. Lance Reed, Organist and Choir Director Knox Presbyterian--....-...urc . THE REV. G. LOCKH4 RT ROYAL, R.A., Minister William Cameron, Director of .Praise SUNDAY DECEMBER 25th' 10.00 a.m. Church School 11:00 a.m. Divine Worship Sermon ' Series For Advent: (4) "The Lord Is Come's' (Nursery and Junior Congregation) SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24 11:30 p.m:—Christmas Eve Service. ENTER TO WORSHIP DEPART TO SERVE THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA Victoria Street United Church 'The Mouse of f=riendship 10:00 a.m.—No. Sunday School. 11:00 a.m.—Worship Service "THE WONDER OF HIS BIRTH" 1:30 p.m.—Benmiller Worship Service and Sunday School. REV. LEONARD WARR, Minister : J. Snider Mrs. Ben Straughan, Vic t is Organist Benmiller Organist FIRST BAPTIST , CHURCH (Baptist Convention of Ontario and Quebec) Montreal Street Near The Square 11:00 a.m.—Family Service. "Wise Men." We Wish You All A Blessed Christmas Season Everyone Welcome Minister: REV. HENRY de VRIES, Phone 524-8792 METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Victoria and Park Streets The REV. A. R. HARLEY, Th.B., Minister SUNDAY SERVICES—DECEMBER 25th Christian Education Hour -10:00 a.m. '/' ; • ` 11 a.m. —Divine Worship. The Free Methodist Church of North America CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH BAYFIELD ROAD AT BLAKE STREET PASTOR: L. D. TOWER, B.Th. 10:00 A.M.—OUR FAMILY BIBLE SCHOOL (OUR BUSES WILL CALL AT YOUR DOOR) PHONE: 524-7622 11:00 a.m.—"The Best Gift." 7:30 p.m.—"Virgin Born—Yes or No?" "A Merry Christmas To Everyone" UNITED. HOLINESS CHURCH 62 Cambria Road North 9:50 a.m.—Sunday School. 11:00. a.m.—Worship Service. 7:00 p.m.—Evangelistic Service. Prayer Meeting -- Wednesday evening, 8:00 o'clock SAMUEL M. MILLER—Pastor "A Welcome Awaits You" Bethel Pentecostal Tabernacle Corner of Elgin and Waterloo Sts. REV. ROBERT CLARK, Pastor SUNDAY DECEMBER 25th 10:00 a.m. Sunday School Classes for all ages. 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship. 7:30 p.m. Evangelistic Service. Each Sunday, 5:30 p.m., hear. Jack West over Station C -H -L -O, St. Thomas