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Wingham Advance-Times, 1977-12-14, Page 7Mrs. Lewis conducts Christmas worship Mrs. Olive Lewis was in charge of the Christmas meeti.ig of the afternoon unit Of the United Church Women which was held Tuesday afternoon of last week in the church. Carols were played by Mrs. Barry Passmore and en- joyed by all the ladies. Mrs. Lewis delivered a medita- tion, "Peaceful Days" by Patience Strong. Mrs. Bone led in prayer end scripture, St. Luke's version of the birth of Jesus, was read by Mrs. Denis Langridge. The offering was received by Mrs. Johnston and dedicated. Following the singing of another carol, a reading, "Home Sweet Home" by John Howard Payne, was given by Mrs. Lewis who stressed the value of a good home. The singing of two favorite carols closed the worship service. The business was convened by Mrs. Underwood who began by thanking those in charge of the program and wishing all a happy Christmas season. Roll call was answered by the number of visits to the. sick and shut-in. The minutes of the last meeting were read by Mrs. Thompson and Mrs. Bone read the treasurer's report, telling the group that its allo- cation was more than met. The group has finished the "Spider Web" quilt for Mrs. Bis- hopand. were pleased with the re- sults. Quilting will be discon- tinued for the winter months. Prayer by Mrs. Underwood closed the meeting and lunch was served by the social committee. riti ilulafti7 iftenflindbaRimmasai aMaUSiIMUAntsd Alliintki7R4l5i7 sAms: onum_k_. o Scotch Brand Magic Tape 600 &sheet pack :- Christmas Wrap 2/.89J .99 I Moir Selection Box Chocolates 1 1 1 Mixed Nuts 8 oz. Brut Lotion Clairol Stam Styling Wand Crazy Curl 300 g. TRIANGLE DISCOU PAPf#T ,rfD/ChVFS • COSVfA'CS • !08ACCOS Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Weekdays - Sundays Noon to Six li sax tassrarsucptrua nessies eamsnamaceacrs:, vu sa !e s cmesee. wMs •celeb.rates 4, 90th arrniversa The Women's Missionary Society (WMS) of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Wing - ham celebrated its 90th anniver- sary with prayer, a tribute to past executives and a special cake on Dec. 6. Mrs. T. Currie read the by-laws of the aggregation in 1 ':7. Mrs. G. Wall read the names of past presidents, Mrs. W. Ford past secretaries., Mrs. G. Fisher, past treasurers. Mrs. J. McKague read the names of the deceased members followed by a mo - Bible Society annual meeting Len Fex was elected president of the Wingham Branch of the Canadian Bible Society for the coming year at the annual meet- ing held Nov. 29 at the home of re- tiring President Dan Stuckey. Other officers are: First vice- president, Ron Baker; second vice-president, Mrs. Helen Curzon; treasurer, Miss Greta Harris; secretary, Mrs. Hazel Campbell; canvass conveners, Miss Verna McLaughlin, Miss Murdean MacLeod and William Henderson. The annual meeting was con- ducted by Mr. Stuckey, who opened with a prayer. Minutes of the 1976 meeting were read. The treasurer, Miss Harris, re- ported that the response to the autumn canvass has been most generous. Canvass totalled $1710.45, and in addition $144 was received as gifts and in memor- iam. This has been sent to the district office in Toronto. The society wishes to thank all who shared in making the 1977 appeal so successful. Miss McLaughlin spoke of ar- rangements for next year's 'can- vass. Mrs. Daisy Connell read the message of the general secretary in the Bible Society Quarterly. It said there is a continuing need for more Bibles so that we may share the scriptures with the whole world. Mr. Baker closed the meeting with prayer, and a social hour followed. Season's Greetings From: Ron & Brenda at the "HOBBY HUT" •%1\‘\V--fhWt% ;it" -1"1-1P3NNVAs e.,> Al* -\ "/WO ' r \ *1iiir Isk um. 44% ins mom ., Al. ment's silence and prayer by Mrs. Wall. Mrs. Wall opened the meeting' with the call to worship, a read- ing called "Christians Awake". A poem, "Seeds of Kindness'', was read by Mrs. O. Holmes. Mrs. Ford, secretary, read the minutes of the last meeting followed by the treasurer's report from Mrs. Fisher who also read a letter from Mrs. Terrell Boyes, the former Laura Collar. Mrs. Ford gave the roll call and read the correspondence. The women sang, "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear" with Mrs. J. Conn accompanying on piano. The scripture and meditation was the Christmas story taken from Matthew, chapter two, read by Mrs. V. Young. After Miss Agnes Williamson led in prayer, the women sang "While Sheperds Watched Their Flocks by Night". - The offering was received by Mrs. Fisher and Mrs. McKague. It was dedicated by Mrs. G. Ard. Mrs. J. Ostrom sang a solo. Mrs. H. Aitchison introduced the guest speaker, Mrs. Bonnie Hardie of the Salvation Army. She discussed John 1:6-14 and il- lustrated her talk by means of bells. Mrs. Holmes presented the speaker with a gift and two carols, "Joy to the World" and "Holy Night", were sung. The meeting closed with prayer by Mrs. McKay and a social hour followed. Belgrave We are son to hear that Lawrence Taylor is a patient in University Hospital, London. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Cantelon of Tweed are spending a few days with her mother; Mrs. Harry McGuire, and visiting with her father, Harry McGuire, who is a patient in the Wingham and District Hospital. Jeffery Pletch was able to re- turn home on Saturday after be- ing a patient in Victoria Hospital, London. »��a�lllllgliiil��nrn�: 1+1 1 ,INI1111, \� The:Winghmm Advance -Times, December 14, 11977-42,407 90TH 'ANNIVERSARY—The Women's Missionary Society (WMS) of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Wingham celebrated its 90th anniversary Dec. 6. Seen with the 90th anniversary cake are: Mrs. T. A. Currie, Miss Leah Currie, Mrs. Jean Aitchison, Mrs. John McKague, Mrs. R. Gilmore, Mrs. Ethel Day, Mrs. Belle.Godkin, Mrs. Mary Gurney, and Mrs. Mary Burchill. "Hey Kids," Bring your parents down to Santa Claus, Friday, Dec. 16th. 6 to 9 p.m. See Santa and get a Free Balloon and Candy. Also bring this picture in and enter our Christmas i Draw, for a H.O. Scale Electric Train Set. - NO PURCHASE NECESSARY - So come in to the "HOBBY HUT" A Store for All Your Hobby and Craft Needs THE HOBBY HUT 241 Josephine St., 1Mirigham In through Ed. Elliott Insurance - PHONE 357-1877 WMS EXECUTIVE—The executive of the Women's Mis- sionary Society of ' St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Wingham, are seen here on the 90th anniversary of the, WMS. From right to left are Mrs. George Fisher, ;treasurer; Mrs. Tom Currie; past president; Mrs. Gordon Wall, presi dept; Mrs. Jean Aitchison, past president;!, Mrs. William Ford, secretary: Absent are Mrs. Robert Armstrong, Mrs. D. Rae, Mrs. A. Nimmo, Mrs. Mabel Murchison and Miss Verna McLaughlin, all past presidents. L. Ballagh describes real Christmas gift BELGRAVE — The general meeting of the UCW was held in the Sunday School room on December 6th. The meeting began with a Christmas worship service conducted by Mrs. Jim Coultes and Mrs. Leslie Bolt, Special Christmas music by. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Vair was en- joyed. The president, Mrs. Kenenth Wheeler, conducted the business and received the report of the nominating committee, given by Mrs. Norman Cook. The officers for the coming year are: past president, Mrs. Kenneth Wheel- er; president, Mrs. Laura John- ston; 1st vice-president, Mrs. Dorothy Logan; treasurer, Mrs. Helen Martin; secretary, Mrs. Harold Vincent; Church in So- ciety, Miss Annie Cook, Mrs. Ross Higgins; World Outreach, Mrs. John Kerr. Stewardship and finance, Mrs. Robert Grasby; Christian Development, Mrs. Ross Ander- son, Mrs. William Coultes, Mrs. Janisa Coultes, Mrs. Leslie Bolt; In -church Services, Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse, Miss Annie Cook, Mrs. Bert Johnston; Social Com- mittee, Mrs. John Roberts, Mrs. George Procter, Mrs. Clarence Iiannat Leadership Develop - New spirit of Christmas is Bluevale WMS theme BLUEVALE — It was all so beautiful ... the night, fresh and crisp with gently falling snow, the home exuding the warmth of wel- come with all its fascination of Yuletide sparkle and gaiety, and the final meeting of the year, the Christmas one, with Jesus left in, was a deepening enrichment of the rhythm of life together This was the WMS meeting of Bluevale Presbyterian Church at the resjt`dence of Mrs. Harvey Rbertson -The•program rum- (769enced with a call to worship and the singing of carols, fol- lowed by devotions by Mrs. Joseph Walker and Mrs. Glenn Golley suggesting that instead of making Christmas a cdmmercial extravaganza resulting in total exhaustion, we must put Jesus back into our hearts and truly worship Him in song, prayer, and study. Refrain from excess with gifts. Think of the homeless, rr.verty-stricken folk in our midst and distribute necessary gifts to them. Share. The topic, the Birth of Christ, was in charge of Mrs. Harry El- liott, assisted by Mrs. Keith Mof- fatt, Mrs. Ross Mann, and •Mrs. William Mundell. Surely they convinced all 13 ladies in at- tendance that in this day of worldly unrest, each of us must get down to the business of put- ting Christ back into our Christ-• mases and our lives. Extol His name! Put Him on a pedestal! In our search for Christ if we reach out to others with love, show concern for them and their prob- lems, His love reaching out to us will g1rtde,ps away from the side- tracking temptations of this life to 'the wonder and joy of Christ and His unique birth, so that when we think of Christmas we think of Him, and will teach our children so to do. Interesting reports were sub- mitted from the various secre- taries, discussions of business items ware held and the meeting closed with carol singing, prayer, and delicious refreshments served by Mrs. Joseph Walker, Mrs. Glenn Golley, and Mrs. Harvey Robertson. ment, Mrs. Dorothy Logan; audi- tors, Mrs. John Kerr, Mrs. George Procter; nominating committee, Mrs. Bert Johnston, Mrs. Sam Pletch. The "In -church Service" com- mittee is to look after the shut-ins for Christmas. Mrs. Wheeler asked that the names of shut-ins be given to this committee. The guest speaker, Miss Lavonne Ballagh, of Wingham was introduced by Mrs. William Coultes. Miss Ballagh gave a Christmas presentation, assisted by readings by Mrs. William Coultes. She presented the, Christmas story from a different angle so that we might realize the extent to which we have missed the most important gift of Christ- mas. The real Christmas gift is an unopened gift under our Christmas trees. Itis God's gift to us — the gift of faith, new life and hope. Mrs. Ross Anderson thanked Miss Ballagh. A great deal of interest was shown in the book displays set up by Mrs. Janisa Coultes, who spoke for a few moments about books that would make good gifts for Christmas. A social hall hour was enjoyed at the close of the meeting. Disney World's Golden Fantasy All the sunny magic of the Magic Kingdom at a price almost as unbelievable as Disney World itself. Auld look what you get for the ,nce Return airfare by Pacific Western let charter from London with intlfght dnnks and meals Modern am conditioned accommodation -at the Ramada Inn Central Hotel, Orlando And an ahr conditioned car with 256 miles included. Departs December 22nd to Aonl 20 EACH OF TWO FOR ONE WEEK. DIRECT FROM LONDON $ 229. Chnstmas departures and $10 GOLDEN BIRD Holidays F Irnon, Tours ince noronc.I mdec, H6LIDAY W)RLD WINGHAM 357-2701