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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1967-12-21, Page 5..* Auburn .United Church Women Decorations Add Lighted candles, the nativity scene and flowers made a lovely setting for the Christmas meeting of the Auburn United Church Women held last Wed. nesday in the Sunday school room of the church. While the • members and the guests -were. assembling, Mrs. William J. Craig played several Christmas hymns. Mrs. Oliver Anderson took charge of the meetingwhich was opened by singing --..“The First Noel''. She welcomed all to the meeting and the minutes were accepted as read by the secre. tart, Mrs. ,Alberl.McFarla.ne. - She also gave the financial state. ment that was prepared by the treasurer, Mrs. Norman Mc. Reports of the various com. mittees were given by their conveners: flower -fund, 'Mrs. Torrance Tabb; corresponding secretary, Miss Margaret R. Jackson; kitchen and manse, Mrs. Robert Turner; supply, Mrs, William Empey; flower fund; Mrs. James Jackson; visiting committee, Mrs. Elliott Lapp; Board oiStewards, Mrs. Arthur Grange; repOrts of the units were given by their leaders. A short memorial service was held in memory of the late Mrs. Russel King. ' Mrs. Arthur Grange was honoured when she •was pre. sented with an U„C.W, membership and pin. Mrs. Oliver Anderson • read an ad. dress and Mrs. Kenneth Mc. Dougall presentee with the certificate and phmed on the pin. Mrs. Grange "I thanked the members ttho had made .this possible. Mrs. Kenneth McDougall took charge of the devotional part • and opened with the hymn, "Hark The HeraldAngelsSine followed by prayer. The scrip. ture lesson was the Christmas story as told in the Gospel of Luke was read by Mrs. Gordon McClinchey. The offering was received by Mrs. Torrance '114abb and Mrs. Arnold Craig and dedi- cated. A duet - "Far in the East", was sung by Mrs. Gor. don Camney and Miss Klaske Koop marks. ' t' • a o , 0 ..„ erich Signai-Star, ihvrsaaYs To Christmas Meetin Mrs. Bert Marsh introduced the guest speaker of the after,. noon, Miss Vera I.•yon, medical missionary frOinlienya,'Africa. She gave an inspiring message on the subject, "Why do we• (as Christians) ,do the things wg do, why do .we celebrate Christrnas? Rd told about her work in Portugal before going to Kenyt-6,vhere she is On charge of training nurses, sixty miles north of Nirobi. She , showed interesting pic• tures of the country and its 'people. • Mrs. Ralph D.. Munro thanked Miss Lyon on behalf Of the U.C.W. and guests and spoke Of her dedicated life Lp the Mission of the Church. An impressive candle -light. Ing service was led by Mrs. Albert McFarlane. The candle. lighters were Mrs. Harold Web. ster, Mrs. GordonNaylor, Mrs. Wilfred Plunkett and Mrs. James Jackson. Everyone held tiny candles which were lit from the large candle representing Jesus Christ, the Light of the World. The meeting was closedby sing. ing, "Joy to the World" and gfrpereapiteityPOWfaki• S T .M ARKS kitatotfastcentle NOV Nab These Hemp New Generation Maytags are built for big loads! Model AS06 Long -Life utomatics and Dryers for famille with a lot of living to do Model D606. Power -fin Agitator Fleiible fins magnify washing action. Built-in lint filter. Softener dispenser, too! • StippCapacity Built to handle big logs, -cats ilarge or small loads uniformly clean • Great new 525 Warranty* ' Maytag Hald-of-Heat3 Dryer io.st dries clothes in a gentlo circle of low temp heat • Electrcnic Control No timer needee! Takes orders from you, not a clock! • 4 Settings Dry all fabrics with Regular setting. Wash 'n Wcar, Damp Dry, 01(4 Ail -Fluff. • 5 years on transmission assembly. 2 years on complete washer. 5 years on cabinet against rust. Free repair or exchange of defective parts or cabinet if it rusts. Free in- stallation of parts is the responsibility of selling franchised Maytag dealer within first year; thereafter installation extra. • HUTCHINSON e TV & APPLIANCES "We Feature Quality Products For Dependability" 308 HURON RD. 524-7831 The December hinting of St. Mark's Guild was held at the home of Mrs, Ed. Davies with a good attendance. Mrs. Thomas Haggitt has charge of the Meeting and opened it with carol singing. Two of the carols were Mrs. Iaggitt's and Mrs.DonaldCart., wright's birthday hymns. -Mrs. • John Daer read the Christmas story for the scrip; hire lesson, and Mrs. George Schneider led in prayers.. Mrs, Fordyce Clark gave the mis. • sionary theme and based 1t on Jesus and December 25. The president, Mrs. Orval McPhee took charge of thebriti. ness session. The minutes were approved as read by the secre. tary, Mrs. John Daer. The cial statement as presented by the treasurer, Mrs. Andrew Kirkconnell was also accepted. The roll call was answered by each naming their favorite carol. The travelling apron re. ceived a penny for each letter in Christmas Pay. It was decided to send boxes of treats to shut-ins and the ladies were remindedofChrist• mas communion to be held on December 24 in St. Mark's Church at 10 a.m. . Letters of thanks were read and donations were received. Mrs. Gordon R. Taylor accom. panied for the carols on her accordian. A successful auctionwas held and the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Thomas Haggitt, Mrs. Gordon R. TaylOr and Mrs. Robert J. Phillips- served dainty lunch * * * Deceinber 24, 1814 On Christmas' Eve in 1814, the Treaty of Ghent was nego- tiated between the U. S. and Great Britain. This ended the War of 1812. * the benediction. Lunch was ser. vpd by the unit in charge. Gifts For Shut-ins The Christmas meetingotthe Women's Missionary Society of Knox Presbyterian Church was held last Thursday at the home of Miss Frances Houston with a good attendance. The president, Mrs. Wilfred Sanderson was in charge and opened the meetingwiththeCall to Worship followed by prayer, The hymn, "Come Let Us Sing of a 'Wonderful Love" with Mrs. Donald Haines 'at the piano. The minutes were accepted as read by the secretary, Mrs. Alvin_ Leatherland and Mrs. Donald Haines,, the treasurer gave the financial, statement. All reports were accepted as given. The devotional period was in ,charge of Mrs. John Hallam who based her medi. tation on the Christmas story as told by St. Luke and closed with prayer. The roll call was answered by a Bible verse beginning with "L", the last lettr in Cen. tennial which has en taken during the past y.....r as roll calls. The guest speaker of the 'afternoon was Rev. R.U. Mac. Lean. He gave the Christmas message, basing it on Advent; A piano solo "Star of the East" -was played by .Mrs. Robert J. Phillips. The offering was received and dedicated with prayer -by Mrs:-Hallanyzdiciterr the closing hymn, Rev. Mac. Lean closed with prayer. * * * Mrs. Major Youngblapresid. ed for the Ladies Aid meeting of Knox Presbyterian ChtirCh. The minutes were readby the secretary,. Mrs. Roy Daer; She OISO gave the financial state. ment. It was decided to senclChriSt• mas remembrances to theslatt• ins and other business mate tors were dealt with. - Lunch was served by Miss Houston assisted 13y-• Mrs. Al. tred Rollinson and Mrs. Donald Haines. GREETINGS kgn the Miracle of the manger, man -kind finds joy eternal. May your Christina& •be blessed. ANGELA ATTIC TREASURES O el eritecoitaitab. erriec 0 avittgot OF If LOIN AND WAT$114.00 ITS, NEV. R011111111I CLANK7stow. 2i, Sunday, Ditconlber th SPECIAL CHRISTMAS SERVICE . MUSIC BY THE JUNIOR CHOW AND LADIES' TRIO um amo,..-SundaVIChorn 11:00 a.m,,:--Morning Worship. o . 7:30 p.m.—Evanylistic Servicf. .. ---.. COME ,o.ND WORSHIP ---,-. ' CAROL SING — 10.00 A.M. .... *el' CHRISTMAS WORSHW-11.00 A.M. -.*'": , , 4r1 1* .\ -Come and Worship" at Wesley Memoripl Church ST. GEORGE'S CHURCH 4th Sunday in Advent — December 24th 8:30 a.m.—HOLY COMMUNION. 11:00 a.m.—Nine-Lesson Carol Service with Sunday School children reading the lessons. AR the familiar carols of Christmas (Nursery School for Prkm-School Children) Rector: REV. G. G. RUSSELL, B.A., B.D. Organist - Choirmaster — RONALD KINGHAM iteerlei-E..11LHILT,E11.S.HIJRCHarinoCARAII‘alumsx North Street United Church to the tart artb The message from the sacred manger brings hope and happiness anew. Merry* Christmas 1 R.W. BELL May the beauty of the Season brighten your life, not only at t- Christmas, but always. It's Christmas! and we're glad sound off with warmest thanks to all our loyal customers, with an added "note" to have the merriest and best Christmas ever! MANAGERENT AND STAFF THE ULD MILL OAINTON LIMITED BLYTH, ONTARIO CHRISTMAS SUNDAY, December .24th, 1967 10:00 a.m.—Senior School special program. 11:00 a.m.—Junior Congregation worship in the Sanctuary with their families. 11:00 a.m.—Christmas Family Service. Sermon: CHRISTMAS FOR YOU — Supervised Nursery — • Dec. 31—Final Centennial Year, Goderich Com- munity Service at North Street Church. REV. J., DONALD MacDONALD, B.Sc., B.D., Minister Mrs. M. Hetherington, A.T.C.M., Organist and Choir Leader Knox Presbyterian Church THE REV. G. LOCKHART ROYAL, II,A„ Minietor WILLIAM CAMERON, Director :f Praise Sunday, December 24th 10:00 a.m.—CHURCH SCHOOL. 11.00 a.m.—DIVINE WORSHIP. Sermon' "CHRISTMAS COMES UPON US". (Nursery and Junior Congregation) ANNUAL CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE 11:30 P.M. - • ENTER TO WORSHIP DEPART TO SERVE Compliments of the Season FROM THE MANAGEMENT AND STAFF ' Victoria Street United Church THE HOUSE, OF FRIENDSHIP REV. LEONARD WARR 10:00 a.m.—SUNDAY SCHOOL. 11:00 a.m.—Worship Service. 7:30 pm.—Chrisimas Musical Service with Junior Choir and guests. "THE UNSPEAKABLE GIFT OF GOD" 130 p.m.—BENMILLER Christmas Seivice. = WELCOME --- MRS. J. SNIDER MISS P. DURST Victoria Organist and Choir Leader Benmiller Pianist FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH (BAPTIST CONVENTION OF ONTARIO AND QUEBEC) MONTREAL STREET NEAR THE SQUARE 10.00 a.m:—SUNDAY SCHOOL. 11:00 a.m.—MORNING WORSHIP—Senior Choir Cantata. 4:00 p.m.—CAROL SERVICE. — A WELCOME TO ALL — Minister: REV. HENRY el,.1 VRIES, PHONE 524-8792 • • CALVARY BAPTIST' CHURCH BAYetel.1) ROAD AT BLAKE STREET 10:00, a.m.—OUR FAMILY BIBLE SCHOOL. (OUR BUSES WILL CALL AT YOUR DOOR) PHONE: 524-7150 11:00 A,M — 7:30 P.M. Speaker: REV. STANLEY WELLINGTON Brantford, Ontario Prayer meeting and Bible study, Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. "COME WHERE YOU ARE NEVER A STRANGER TWICE" UNITED HOLINESS CHURCW 62 CAMBRIA STREET NORTH Sunday, December 24th 9:50 a.m.—SUNDAY SCHOOL. 11:00 a.m.—WORSHIP SERVICE. 7:00 p.m.—EVANGELISTIC SERVICE. - Prayer Meeting—WEDNESDAY 'EVENING, 7:30 O'CLOCK "A WELCOME AWAITS YOU" Pastor: JUSTUS DOWD PHONE 514,9075 ••" • •