Clinton News-Record, 1985-12-18, Page 13•
Birthday party to be held for Jesus
By Mary Chessell
VARNA - The birthday party for Jesus
will be held in the Varna church at 7:30 p.xr-
on December 23. This is an informal
celebration enjoyed by members of the
Varna -Goshen charge ani their guests.
There will also be special/music on
Christmas Sunday. Last Sunday ( December
15), those attending church had the pleausre
of combined organ and piano music with
Shirley Hill and Joyce Dowson. Mary Ellen
Webster played a piano solo and the ladies'
quartet sang. Bob Stirling, representing the
Stewards, lit the Candle of Jov and Rev.
Congregation
HENSALL - The 22 member senior and
junior choir led the ministry of music at the
United Church on December 15 with Belva
Fuss at the organ. In a Manger by 11, Hill
was the anthem by the senior choir. The
junior choir sang, Jesus is His Name and
Once There Was a Little Town.
Donald Stebbins, a member of the worship
committee, greeted the congregation and
Lorne Cackstetter, Jirr1 Parsons, Paul Alex:
ander and Charlie Hay were the ushers for
the service.
Mr. McDonald spoke un how God conies to
the world -and to people.
"The Message of Christmas is the Gospel -
the Good News," he said, "for it is the news
of the God who rn,Yioa 'I'hk k ;tri neva
Brown told the story of the innkeeper.
People
Barbara (Keys) Barden of,Surry B.C. has
passed her federal chartered accountant's
examination, She had written and passed
the provincial exam in May. Barbara is
articling with the firm of Thorne and Riddell
in New Westminister until next summer.
History Book
To become of the first to receive a copy of
the History of Stanley Township, become a
patron to this sesquicentennial venture. You
can do so by sending a $25 cheque payable to
ilia Tnwrnchin of qt-nley no Inter than
January 15.
Forward your order to David Turner, RR1
Varna, or J. Floyd McAsh, Varna, NOM 2R0,
or leave it at the Township of Stanley
Municipal office.
To claim your book, present the receipt to
one-pf the above. Christmas gift certificates
are also available.
House Purchase
John Coultis has bought the former Minnie
Hayter house located on the main road in
Varna. The papers were sighed on
December 16.
celebrates with music
for celebration, for our God is the' Living
God."
The service opened with the singing of
Christmas carols and the church was
decorated giving a real atmosphere for
Christmas worship.
The congregation was reminded that
December 22 will be Christmas Sunday and
that Sunday evening the CGIT would be
holding their Annual Vesper Service. Ser-
vice will also be held on Christmas Eve at
7:30 p.m. ,
Caroling
The Sunday Church School of the Unitled
Church went out caroling around the village
nn TIPrPmhPr 15 and then rami hank to the
church for their Christmas party. A special
visitor, in the person of Santa Claus, made
his yearly visit to the students. Appreciation
is expressed to the teachers who arranged
and conducted this Christmas party for the
students.
People
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Ferguson, Geitie
Moir and Rev. Stan McDonald attended the
presentation of "The Messiah" at Trinity'
United Church in Listowel on December 13.
The presentation was made by the Com-
munity Singers as well as the Kitchener -
Waterloo Symphony Orchestra under the
direction of Paul Sloan.
Traditional dinner enjoyed by UCW
KIPPEN-Members of St. Andrew's
United Church Women I UCW 1 enjoyed a
traditional Christmas dinner, complete with
turkey and all the trimmings and Christmas
pudding, at their December Ill meeting.
Ruby Finlayson, accompanied at the
piano by Mary Broadfoot, led in a worship
service of traditional Christmas carols in-
terspersed with explanations of their origin
and history. Leslie Keays, for the topic, led
the members in a stud} of a =libel. of nmre
recent Christmas hymns and the wording of
these which are significant for these times.
President .June Comer conducted the
business meeting and thanked the members
for their encouragement and support during
the past two years.
United Church News
On December 15 in St. Andrew's Church
the White Gift service was conducted by the
members of the Sunday School with Jason
Turner presiding over the service.
Under the guidance of organist Barbara
Cooper, the choir sang three anthems.
The offering was taken up by Brad De
Wys and Steven Johnson. Michelle Turner
gavp a reading. The Sunday School
presented a skit and the candle of Pro-
clamation was lit.
Michael Jones, Melodie Turner, Crystal
Jones and Beverly Lefaive were the four
prophets.
Bulletin reminder of the Christmas Eve
Service to be held at 7:30 p.m. in the
Brucefield church. ,..
Personals
The sympathy of the community is ex-
tended to Don and Yvonne Reynolds on the
death of Yvonne's mother Josephine
;Thompson on December 9. , •-
II Club receives an early Christmas present
HENSALI. - .The Hensall Figure Skating
Club received a :61,000 donation from .the
Hensall Kinsmen ('lub this past week. The
club has been very supportive of the figure
skaters over' the years. Other supporters
who gave the club dunatiorls'this season are
General Coach. Legion Ladies Auxiliary,
IOOF Lodge and -the Rebekahs. This is the
second year in operation for the figure
skating club' with increased membership
from last year. They have been busy with
different fund raising events this past year
to assist the club's. financial status. They
hosted a fashion show in September and the
cheese •sale -fund raising event just'corn-
pleted by the Figure Skating nrernbers was
a. big boost.
The top two winners were Cass' I3kyn for
first prize with total sales of $372.69. second
prize went to Leann ('onsitt kvith total sales
of $295.21.
(James enjoyed
Shuffleboard and cards were enjoyed by
18 part;c;ipants on Thursday at Hensall Com-
munity Centre. The high scorers were
Dorothy Elder, 241; Alf Ross, 225c and Helen
Anderson, 217.
December 10 was dull and wet but for 47
members of the Hensall and Community
Horticultural Society it was a 'wonderful
day. Ellison Travel Agency put them in a
good bus, gave them a good driver, Gary
McFalls, and got them to Iamilton where
they saw "The Geritol Follies" Christmas
show,
UCW News
Kay Mock chaired the Christmas meeting
of Unit 2 of the Hensel] UCW. Jeanette
Turner conducted the devotional.
• The special project donation of 25 cents
for each Christmas dinner will be held. This
year's project money will go to the Christian
Blind Mission.
Mona Alderdice conducted the business:
which included notice of the Executive
Meeting on Jan. 3 at 9:30 a.m. Helen
Drysdale read anaccount of the Innuit of
Baffin Island as reported by John Bennett, a
TH WEEK
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2 Cookbook Rocks Req $27 99
2 Knife Racks•Req $36.99
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2 PINE TOY BOXES Reg $74 99
16 1H w 26 Rubber FLOOR MATS Reg. $8 99
A Single Poly LAUNDRY TUBS -Reg $29 99
3 pc Stanley CARPENTER SET Reg $22 99
12 16 HSC MEASURING TAPE Reg $6 59
? Model 6010SAW Morkito 3/8 CORDLESS DRILL Reg 593.00
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4 Super Heavy Duty Roll out APPLIANCE ROLLERS Reg, $17 59
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Carleton University student who had lived
with the Innuit for several months on a
research project. -
A large quantity of baby clothing was
donated for a bale for Zaire.
Mother Theresa's Christmas message of
1983 was read. A social hour over lunch serv-
ed•by Jean Wareing and Judy Parker was
enjoyed.
Seniors meet
The Three Links seniors met on
December 11 and enjoyed a turkey supper
• prior to their meeting.
Following supper the President, Aldeen
'Volland, welcomed the 32 members and
guests were present and. opened the
meeting. •
The treasurer gave, her report as did the
card convenor. The president then called on
the guests Mary Broadfoot and Nelson
Howe who entertained with Christmas -
music and several toe -tapping numbers,
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