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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1983-12-21, Page 9Village churches hold Christmas concerts and services recently m+th the Reverend W1Wam Craven George District t "And there was Light" was the theme off the Knox United Interdenominational Sun- day school concert held in the church auditorium last Saturday evening. The minister, Gary Shuttleworth, welcomed all Mid thanked the teachers and helpers for preparing the evening's concert. The organist, Mrs. Gordon Gross and the pianist, Mrs. Laura Lawrence, played several numbers while parents were gather- ing. The processional was done to the song, Angels from the Realms of Glory and the nursery class, with teachers Tammy Shut- tleworth and Lori Millian, listened to the Christmas story and sang. They were Rachel Arthur, Tammy Middlecamp, Craig Empey, Janice Marie Young, Catherine Powell, Scott Perry, Tracy Millian and Cheryl Ramsay. The kindergarten class, with teachers, Mrs. Gail Dobie, Mrs. Lynn Chamney and Miss Angela Millian, decorated a Christmas tree while they said verses. They were Michael Luna, John Armstrong, Benjamin Craig, David Campbell, Nathan Durnin, Shannon Perry, Bradley Ramsay, and Jason Rutledge. The primary class, with teachers Miss Angela Schneider and pupils Shane Webster, Jonathon Collins, Marty Lawrence, Laurel Campbell, Michael Bak- ker, April Gross, Kurt Marchl, Karin Millian, Shawn Perry, Marc Bricker, Ryan Chamney, Shelley Dobie, Peter Craig and Scott Arthur, said their Christmas verses. Grade 3 and 4 girls marched into the church carrying old fashioned candle lanterns and singing carols with teachers Mrs. Brenda Powell and Miss Kim Scott. Pupils were Donna Lynn Armstrong, Rose Marie Young, Leslie Lawrence, Alison Chamney, Susan Dobie, Christy Bricker, Kerry Bakker, Jodi Webster, Janice Webster, Cathy Nesbitt, Ruth Anne Bakker and Annette Vincent. The young teen class, with teacher, Mrs. Darlene Empey, had readers and speakers, Glynis Marie Young, Bryan Ramsay, Julie Glenn, Sharon Ramsay, Steven Millian, Dwight Caldwell and Sandra Deveau. Grade 3 and 4 boys, with teachers Mrs. Barbara Bakker and Mrs. Walter Marchl, r Christmas story. The boys presented thea AUBURN EIeant r fa3ir®Orieena, 6861-7258 5 are Chris Marchi, Regan Millian, Bryan Gross, Ian Andrews, Ryan Middlecamp, Shawn Rutledge, Tyler Craig, Andrew Luna, Michael Schneider, Scott Arthur, Leslie Lawrence and Marc Bricker. All sang the song, There is a Song in the Air. The juniors, with teachers, Mrs. Marilyn Verbeek and Glen Webster, performed. Readers were Karen Bakker, Kevin Webster, Nicole Middlecamp, Elvis Vincent and speakers were Jamie Durnin, Dean Caldwell, Stuart Bakker, Jeff Nesbit, Lane Lawrence, Karen Plunkett, Shannon Millian, Anita Gross, Leona Cunningham and Lori Armstrong. All children and parents went to the base- ment where a lighted Christmas tree and Santa Claus arrived and gave out gifts and treats to all. recen YCraven in charge. He,cafed all the children to the front and told the meaning of all the decora- tions used today. The.lights were lit to repre- sent the light of Jesus Christ Coming into the world. The candles were lit by Michael Schneider, Marty Lawrence C and y Nesbit. Mr. Craven was assisted by Angela Schneider and Vic Stackhouse. Mrs. Murray Nesbit was the organistand the offering was received by the rector's warden, James Schneider and the people's warden, Donald Cartwright. The White Gift service washeld last residents off week with the gifts going to he Ramaloo Nursing Home at Blyth. Special Service Knox United Church, Auburn had a special service last Sunday with the minister, Gary Shuttleworth in charge. Mrs. Greg lark was the organist and the Advent Candle was lit by Mrs. Dorothy Grange. The ¢¢enior choir sang the anthem, 0 Come Emmriuel and the junior choir, under the direction of Mrs. Allan Webster and Mrs. Gordon Gross, sang Gentle Gentle Jesus. The junior congregation was taken by Mrs. Glen Webster and Julie Cunningham. The ushers were Bob Worsell and Larry Plaetzer. Mr. Shuttleworth's theme for his sermon was 'Redemption'. A special invitation was issued to everyone to attend the candlelight service on Christmas Eve, December 24 at 8 p.m. Each family is asked to bring a candle to the service. Decoration Service St Mark's Anglican Church held their an- nual Christmas tree decoration service lowmen'.�.Mason. Lions Y to - Mason. Winner of the Auburn and Lions Club lottery draw last week was Paul Cook. Obituary Mrs. Jean Hill (Plumsteel) Snell, a former Auburn resident, passed away in South Huron Hospital, Exeter on December 12 in her 75th year. She was the beloved wife of the late Reverend Harold J. Snell, a former minister of Knox United Church in Auburn and Donnybrook; mother of Peter William Snell of Exeter; sister of Mrs. Margaret Kingston of Seattle, Washington; and grandmother of Linda, Heather and Russ. She was predeceased by two sons, Rodger and Gordon Snell and one sister, Eleanor Plumsteel. The funeral was held last Wednesday at Exeter with burial taking place in Ball's Cemetery, Auburn. Social News A special Christmas Eve service will be held in St. Mark's Anglican Church at 9:00 p.m. on December 24. Everyone is welcome. The community is pleased to report that Mrs. Norman McDowell returned home last week after being a patient in Wingham and District Hospital for a few weeks. The Couple's Club of Knox United church, about 25 persons, went out carolling last Sunday evening around the village. They later arrived at the church where lunch was served by Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Gross and Mr. and Mrs. Barry Millian. Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Rodger were guests last Saturday of their grandchildren, Mr. and Mrs. Randy Maize at Dungannon. UCW The Knox United Church Women held their annual Christmas pot -luck dinner Wednesday, December 14 with husbands and guests attending. A delicious dinner was served smorgasbord style and a worship service followed. Gary Shuttleworth said Grace. Mrs. Jack Armstrong, the president, opened with a short address and Mr. Shut- tleworth thanked the United Church Women for their surprise Christmas gift. The program, "The Christmas Story", in music and work, was presented with Mrs. Peter Verbeek in charge. She read the scrip- ture lesson on Jesus' birth from the Gospel of St. Luke, followed by all singing, "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear." A candle was lit representing 'The Light of the World' and a lovely duet was sung by Mrs. Emerson Rodger and Mrs. Tom Jardin with Mrs. Marjorie McDougall as pianist. Mrs. Jack Armstrong, Mrs. Dorothy Grange and Mrs. Oliver Anderson lit eight candles representing the various 'Lights of the World'. The lights were for those without hope, for the poor and humble, for those forgotten, for people at war, for children, for the afflicted and oppressed and for those who seek. Various Christmas carols in- terspersed the candle lighting. Mrs. Gordon Gross played a piano solo, `The Star of the East'. The last candle, the light for ourselves, was then lit and Silent night was sung. A reading, written by Helen Steiner Rice, `The Most Priceless Gift of Christmas,' was given by Mrs. Elliott Lapp. Mrs. Tena Empey called Mrs. Jack Arm- strong to the front and presented her with a life -membership pin, thanking her for her active leadership for the past two years. Joy to the World was sung and the minister, Gary Shuttleworth, pronounced the benedic- tion. Winners at last week's euchre party were: novelty - Tom Hallam; high lady - Mrs. Ber- nice McClinchey; low lady - Mrs. Eppie Lawrence; high man - Clarence Allen; and CLIP & SAVE • CLIP & SAVE • CUP & SAVE • CLIP & SAVE HOLIDAY STORE HOURS Wednesday, Dec. 21 - 9-9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22 - 9-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 23 - 9-9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 24 - 9-6 p.m. CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY OPEN BOXING DAY MONDAY, DEC.26 x12,-5 SuperBoxingDaySpecials Tues., Wed., Thur., Dec. 27, 28, 29 - 9-6 p.m. Friday, December 30 - 9-9 p.m. Saturday, December 31 - 9-6 p.m. CLOSED NEW YEAR'S DAY rmV/ ERS SO.ARF Ni:NECKP,Hopphaac C,ODERICH 524-7241 SiA.M1t . GODERICH SIGNAL STAR, WEDNI✓•SJ AYx RE( R 21,19 PAGgA' We sincerely wish all our generous patrons a wonderful Christmas! May it be filled with friends, family, love and joy. RuneLevoillo Yvonne Vezoeu Paula Lavollle Ginetto Boauvals Peggy Rlehardson Thirty-one students graduated from the Recreation Department's modelling course that concluded Tuesday. The two month program was taught by Susan Saunders who has been a professional model for six years. The students she had ranged from 12 to 32 -years -old. The Recreation Department win be starting another modelling course in January. The top four graduates of the program are (from left to right); Kiia Mason, Shannon Stewart, teacher Susan Saunders, Lisa Ross and Bonita Pollock. (photo by Anne Narejko) Eric Carman of Radio Shack's Computer Centre j>s shown presenting the grand prizes to the winners of the Saturday morning Kids Day computer games contest. Andy Orr, R.R. 5 Goderich won a TRS 80 (MC10) micro -colour computer. Jamie Suplat, the second place winner, received a free computer course. (staff photo) 7 • • { • r`:... :r • -47 %%r;i.rfffrr/JJJ .%r';r.,• rr r11 : r Fe' }fri, fs rrr%j%rl . '' }'} AMY { rr. r rr�l. ..rr r+r-;1; r {r •• :r'r.'} ,' V.„::,:i.„...,,,, {r J.�; i . .: rJ v ALL DRESSES AND MISTER LEONARD EVENING PANTS, SKIRTS, TOPS & JACKETS. 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