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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2006-12-06, Page 15Wednesday, December 6, 2006 TIMES -ADVOCATE 15 Christmas with candlelight and communion By Rhoda Rohde THAMES ROAD CORRESPONDENT THAMES ROAD - Jean Hodgert organist played several Christmas tunes on the organ before the 1st Sunday of Advent and White Gift Sunday church service on Sunday morning. Rev. Judith lit the red candle for peace, and gave words of welcome and everyone `Passed the Peace.' A new Introit Prepare The Way of The Lord was sung. Rev. Judith led in the call to worship responsively and Arnold and Marion Cann,, Erin and Katelyn Parsons, Megan Parker lit the first candle in the Advent Wreath. Everyone read the opening prayer in unison. The first three verses of the hymn 0 come, 0 Come Emmanuel, was sung. Marilyn Pym gave a minute for mission "M & S Christmas." Rev. Judith gave the announcements and read the Hebrew reading, Jeremiah 33:14-16. Rev. Judith told the children a story "Preparing For the Baby Jesus," and everyone said the Lord's Prayer. The hymn Isaiah The Prophet was sung. Psalm 25 was read responsively. Grace Pym, Judith Parker, Beth Cooper, Marilyn Vadenbussche sang Star of The East accompanied by the pianist Jean Hodgert. The Gospel Lesson Luke 21:25-36, "The Coming of The Son of Man"was read by Bruce Delbridge. The title of Rev. Judith's mes- sage was "Stop, Caution, Go." Everyone sang verses 4 & 5 of 0 Come, 0 Come, Emmanuel and read the Affirmation of Our Faith "A New Creed." Anne Kernick and Virginia Warwick received the offering and everyone sang Grant Us God the Grace. Then everyone took their White Gifts forward and put them under the prettily deco- rated Christmas tree and then the offertory prayer was said in unison. Rev. Judith had prayers for the people. Everyone sang verses 6 & 7 of 0 Come, 0 Come, Emmanuel. Rev. Judith gave the commis- sioning and pronounced the benediction and said grace. Everyone sang the choral bene- diction and then went down- stairs where we made Christmas Wreaths coached by Rev. Judith. Everyone enjoyed hot dogs all the trimmings and ice cream sundaes hosted by the Christian Education Committee with the money going to the M & S fund. Announcements Rev. Judith's Expected Hours: Wed., Dec. 6 2 p.m. until after council; Thurs., Dec 7 2 p.m until after choir. (N.B. To follow flexibility, Rev. Judith will maintain the first two hours after arriving on Thursdays as "office hours.") Fri./Sat. - sermon/service prep. Sundays: arrives early to com- plete relevant details and is available to folks as needed. Most other times can be reached through home phone number. Sunday School Dates: Dec. 10 and 17. Dec. 6 Standing committees meeting at 7 p.m. followed by council meeting at 8:15 p.m. Dec. 12 UCW meeting at 8 p.m. Theme: Christmas pro- gram: Diane Jeffery, Nancy Smith, Anne Bray, Ola Batten. Roll Call: Your favourite Christmas food or treats. Gift exchange: Secret pal gift (approx $5) or exchange a gift in the amount of a loonie. Lunch: Marjorie Johns, Grace Pym, Helen Weston, Shirley Cooper. Dec. 17 - Practice for Christmas Eve. Rev. Judith would like to hold a `rehearsal' for the service on Dec. 17 after church. She will try to keep it to an hour. Those with particu- lar roles will be contacted. Refreshments will follow . Dec. 24 Family Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Sunday at 7:30 p.m. All God's children are welcome at this special service. Rev. Judith and numerous helpers are planning a Communion service with a tableau of the Christmas Story instead of a medita- tion. Although we plan to use real candles with holders at the close of the service, there will be glow sticks for the chil- dren. Bus Trip Bill and Rhoda Rohde were among those who went on a bus trip on Saturday with Harry and Jean Hardy of Lucan with Alec of Stratford as dri- ver. The trip started at the Exeter legion at 10:40 a.m. and proceeded to Tim Horton's in Wingham where we had our lunch, then to Town Hall Heritage Theatre where "Christmas with the Beckett Family" was THAMES ROAD NEWS J's Poo League Men's League - John Hayter 817, Chris MacDonald 792, Bob Jones 741 John Burdon 620, Gary Dietrich 616, Terry Haugh 602, Justin Brouillard 564 K.Wark 532, Bill Crump 502 Ken Kadey 476, Derek Tiller 468, Ben Hoogenboom 454, Ken Genttner 406, Stephan McGee 405, Jim Hayter 399, Howard Jones 394, Curtis MacDonald 383, Garrett Redegeld 369, Tyler Scott 342, Matt Iluard 302, Clay Momersteeg 246, Mark Ilunt (Flaps) 214, Nick Boom 122, Shane Vanromphey 94, Gus Gregus 88, Frank Tiller 62, Eric (Frenchie) 49 Ladies League - Kathy Wark 621, Audrey Haugh 486 Shannon Green 409, Lisa Hindmarsh 250, Karen Vincient 161 Youth League - Zach Kadey 433, Ryan Smith 373, Aaron Ward 350, Leyda Marshall 312, Sam Marshall 256, Jeff McNutt 194 Now Available TIMES -ADVOCATE 424 Main St., S. 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Millard George Funeral Home London on Friday evening to pay respect to their cousin and nephew the late Barry Keller of London who passed away Thursday. Sympathy is extended to his wife Joanne, his mother Anna Keller, his brother Lorne and Jean Keller and their family, his sister Norma Grosart and her family. Jim and Helen Weston were Saturday evening supper guests with their cousins Art and Lois Harris of Stratford. Bill and Rhoda Rohde attend- ed the 3rd birthday party for their great grandson Evan Geiger at the home of his par- ents Ben and Karne Geiger and sister Kaylee near Zurich on Sunday. Happy Birthday Evan on Dec. 4. Word was received that the late Earl Coultis passed away Nov. 25 in Campbellford. 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