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The Times Advocate, 2005-11-30, Page 35Wednesday, November 30, 2005 Exeter Times -Advocate 35 Come one, come all to "Getting the Star Straight" By Rhoda Rhode THAMES ROAD CORRESPONDENT THAMES ROAD — Church Service - Mr. Dave Williams was in charge of the First Sunday of Advent, church service on Sunday morning. A Christmas Introit was sung and everyone shook hands "Passing the Peace". Dave gave the announcements. Beth Cooper lit the 1st blue candle of hope in the Advent Wreath, judith Parker spoke a few words and both ladies gave a prayer. The readings contained the Call to Worship and the Gathering Prayer. The gathering hymn, "Come Thou Long Expected Jesus" was sung. A drama "At The Gates of the Temple" with Robert Bray as Joseph and Kathy Bray as Mary and Dave Willimas as the innkeeper taking part. Dave told the children a story about "Anna Marie, her mother, Santa Claus and "Wait For A King". The children's hymn, "A Candle Is Burning" was sung. Dave gave the Prayer of Confession and Words of Assurance. Everyone read the Affirmation of Faith "A New Creed" in unison. The choir sang "Every Valley Shall Be Exalted" accompanied by Jean Hodgert on the piano. Psalm 80:1-7, 18, 19 was read responsively. Dave Williams read scripture from Isaiah 64:1-9, and the title of his sermon was "Patience, Lord, Patience". The Hymn of Praise "Oh Lord How Shall I Meet You" was sung. Joan Morgan and Joan Skinner received the offering as well as the greeters. The closing hymn "Oh God Our Help In Ages Past" was sung. Dave gave the Commissioning and pronounced the Benediction. Everyone sang the closing chorus. Announcements Sunday school dates: Dec. 4 - Christmas service practice; Dec. 11 - Christmas service followed by lunch, free-will offering. Dec. 4 - White Gift Sunday. Please bring a gift for the Christmas Bureau. Precious Blood Church in Exeter THAMES ROAD NEWS BetaAlpha's Christmas party Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. Beta Alpha Master Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held their Nov. 22 meeting in the afternoon upstairs at Hansen's. Jay Skillender and Mary Burton planned the program. Skillender introduced Deb Campbell a home economist with pork producers. She emphasized that pork is a powerhouse of nutrition and contains many essential nutrients to feed and nourish our bodies. Improved production methods have resulted in leaner cuts. Pork is full of flavour, tender and very versatile. A chart was provided with up-to-date information about the latest development in cuts and cooking methods. Pork Picante was prepared, sampled by all and declared delicious. Skillender thanked Campbell and presented her with a plant. President Bev Delbridge called the business meeting to order. Minutes and treasurer's reports were given. Brenda Hennessey stated that the Christmas party would be held at the Masonic Hall on Dec. 6 with social time at 6:30 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. Members are reminded to bring their secret pal gifts and an item for the Christmas Bureau. Rosemary Schaefer stated that she had obtained tick- ets to see South Pacific at the Avon Theatre in Strafford on May 15. Refreshments were served by Skillender. Saintsbury congregation welcomes Rev Ward and family By Hazel Davis SAINTSBURY CORRESPONDENT SAINSTBURY - On Nov. 19 a large crowd joined the congregation when St. Patrick's welcomed The Reverand William Ward who will now officiate and preach once monthly for the service at Sainstbury since The Rev. Stanley Joy's retirement Oct. 30. We all welcome Mrs. Amy Ward and daughter Ellie. Margaret Carroll, Caleb and Corbin Mac Gillivray and Suzanne Davis assisted with the scripture readings. Service closed with prayer. A time of fellowship followed in the Racey Memorial Hall. Katie -Scarlett MacGillivray was lay assistant for Rev. Ward. St. Patrick's celebrated Evening prayer Nov. 20 - Advent 1 - with Bob and Heather MacGillivray leading the service assisted by the young people of the congre- gation. Service closed with prayer. The church was decorat- ed with small white lights, candles and gold and white Chrismon symbols marking the first Sunday of Advent and the Advent wreath. Letter of thanks was read from Daily Bread program to St. Patrick's for their donation. The ladies from St. Patrick's A.C.W. have received their invitation for Christmas buffet and program on Tues., Nov. 29 at 6:30 p.m. at Lucan Holy Trinity Church. Guest speaker Mary Walls will speak about her trip to South Africa and weather permitting the ladies have planned to attend. Margaret and Ron Caroll entertained grandchildren, Michelle and Mitchell to lunch out and the Santa Claus parade as well as Saturday overnight visitors. Suzanne Davis spent Friday evening with sister and brother in law, Linda and Con Foran at Centralia. Sunday, Suzanne and family entertained Julie and Evan for dinner. Clete and MaryLou Dalton of London called on Hugh and Hazel prior them leaving for a winter holiday in Mexico and Texas. Ralph, Joyce and Darren Simpson, Suzanne Davis, Bob and Heather Corbin, Katie -Scarlett, Michael Davis called on Hugh and Hazel on the weekend. will be receiving gifts the week of Dec. 5 - 9; Come one come all! - "Getting the Star Straight", an original play by the Kippen Sunday school at 3:30 p.m. at St. Andrew's United Church, Kippen. Donations of non- perishable food items or gifts for the Christmas Bureau will be gratefully accepted. Rating: JUST ONE STAR* (come and find out what we mean!) Dec. 13 U.C.W. meeting at 8 p.m. Theme: Christmas. Program: Anne Kernick, Leona Cottle, Shirley Kerslake, Kay Cunnington. Roll Call: Show and Tell - A Christmas stocking. Gift Exchange - secret pal gift (approx. $5) or exchange a gift in the amount of a loonie. Lunch: Jo -Anne Rowe, Judith Parker, Karen Etherington, Helen Weston, Grace Pym. Dec. 14 "Handel's Messiah" presented by The Gerald Fagan Singers at Trivitt Memorial Anglican Church at 7:30 p.m. Adults $20 Students $15. For tickets call 235-4156 On Dec. 7 the Committees will meet at 7 p.m. and the council at 8:15 p.m. in the church basement. Personals Tammy Steinbach and Justin of Mitchell visited last Monday with her cousins Karen Geiger, Kaylee and Evan of Zurich and with her grandparents Bill and Rhoda Rohde. Helen Wasnidge of Exeter, Rev. Alun and Mrs. Thomas and family of Kirkton, Bill and Rhoda Rhode attended the memorial service for the late Ross Merrill at St. Andrew's United Church Bayfield on Wednesday afternoon. Rev. Thomas was the officiating minister and his daughter Maria sang two solos. The Bethlehem Walk that was held on Friday evening at Kirkton Woodham Community Centre and outside was a wonderful service. There were approxi- mately 277+ people who attended. There were 60 people attending the supper on Sunday night at the church and the silent auction was a great success with the money going to the Christian Education Committee. The supper was put on by the Finance Committee. Stephen Central students Mimi Lather, Kayley Geberdt and Avery Jantzi were getting some help doing crime scene investigation from South Huron District High School Student Jesiqua Rapley Nov. 22 during a Science Quest day at SHDHS. Students from Stephen, Exeter Public and Zurich Public tried their hands at a variety of science experiments during the annual day at the high school. (photo/Pat Bolen) Harpist and speaker Eduard Klassen of Stratford was the special guest Sunday night at Exeter United Church during an evening of hymns and Christmas carols. Born in South America, Klassen has been play- ing for 30 years and has performed his Paraguayan folk harp all over the world. (photo/Scott Nixon)