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Have your donation ready for Foodgrains project
By Rhoda Rohde
THAMES ROAD CORRESPONDENT
THAMES ROAD - Mr. Dave Williams was in charge of
the second Sunday of Advent, White Gift Sunday service
on Sunday morning.
The Christmas Introit was sung, Dave welcomed
everyone and the Passing of the Peace with everyone
shaking hands. Dave gave the announcements. Joyce
Fulton relit the blue candle of hope, Diane Jeffery lit the
pink candle of peace with both ladies reading the Call to
Worship and the Gathering Prayer.
A drama "The Doorstep of Caesar's Palace" with
Robert and Kathy Bray as Joseph and Mary and Dave
Williams as a guard for Caesar taking part.
Dave Williams told the children's story about "Martha
Templeman and The Red Box" a Christmas story.
Dave gave the Prayer of Confession and Words of
Assurance. The choir sang "Pray for a Miracle" accom-
panied by Marilyn Vandenbussche on the piano.
Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13 was read responsively. Dave read
from Mark 1:1-8 and the title of his message was "The
White Gift". The hymn of praise "Will You Come and See
The Light" was sung.
Beatrice Dawson gave a Minute For Mission entitled
"Loving Our Leaders". Kim Rush and Aimee received
the offering while Greg and Kim Rush were the
Fight bullying in school
Dear Premier:
The plan announced on Nov. 16 by Ontario's Minister
of Education, the Honourable Gerard Kennedy, to fight
bullying in schools is a positive, progressive step.
If a school if rife with bullying, it doesn't feel
safe. Bullying poisons the social environment
for everyone, has long-term consequences for
the bully and the victim, and is a factor in sui-
cides and violent incidents. For this reason,the
Canada Safety Council supports your govern-
ment's efforts to address this very serious problem.
Bullying affects the whole community, not just the
bully and the victim. Peers are more important than
they realize. They can be part of the audience, support
the destructive behavior, or intervene in a positive way
perhaps by reporting the situation.
As they grow up, playground bullies may transfer
greeters.
The Offertory hymn "Your Work, 0 God" Needs Many
Things" was sung and Dave dedicated the white gifts
and the offering.
The closing hymn "Hark the Glad Sound" was sung.
Dave gave the Commissioning and pronounced the
Benediction and the closing chorus was sung. The audi-
torium of the church was decorated with a beautiful
Christmas tree donated by Les Cudmore. Thanks Les!
The tree and the railing across the front were decorat-
ed and lights. In front of the pulpit was a pyramid of
poinsettias which was really nice.
Announcements
Committee members will meet Wednesday evening
Dec. 7 at 7p.m. and the council at 8:15 in the church
basement.
Joint search committee is pleased to report that they
have started their search for a minister. If anyone from
the congregation knows of any eligible applicants,
please contact Joyce Fulton so we can send a Joint
Needs Assessment Report inviting them to apply to our
vacant position.
If anyone is wishing to donate to the South Huron
Foodgrains Project, please have your donation to
Murray Dawson or Larry Lynn by Dec. 22.
Sunday School dates: Dec. 11 Christmas service fol-
lowed by lunch, free-will offering.
their abuse of power to other forms of harassment, vio-
lence, or abuse, and they may become workplace bul-
lies. Boys who were bullies in elementary school are
more likely to have criminal convictions by the time
they are in their 20's. This is not surprising, when you
consider that many bullying activities are offenses
under the Criminal Code.
ictims, on the other hand, typically suffer
withdrawal and anxiety. Their school perfor-
mance may drop and they may try to avoid
going to school. In rare cases they lash out in
revenge, endangering the entire school, occasion-
ally resulting in very tragic incidents.
The Canada Safety Council has worked with various
organizations, including the Canadian Association of
Chiefs of Police, to address this issue. We would be
pleased to assist your government as appropriate.
Sincerely, EMILE THERIEN
President Canada Safety Council
Letters
to the
Editor
Dec. - UCW 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 and Grace Pym.
Dec. 14 - "Post" Bethlehem Walk meeting at 7:30 p-
.m. at Thames Road - Elimville UC.
Dec. 14 - Handel's Messiah presented by The Gerald
Fagan Singers at Trivia Memorial Anglican Church at
7:30 p.m. Adults $20, students $15. For tickets call 235-
4156.
Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve service and communion start-
ing at 7:30 p.m. with Dave Williams and Rev. Alun
Thomas. Please come out and celebrate the birth of
Christ at this service. (At the last council meeting, a
motion was passed stating the Sunday service on
Christmas morning will be cancelled.
Personals
Get well wishes are extended to June Stewart who
broke her arm one day last week.
Bill and Rhoda Rohde attended the birthday party for
Evan Geiger on Sunday at the home of his parents Ben
and Karen Geiger. Happy birthday Evan on your second
birthday Dec. 4.
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