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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2005-12-21, Page 35Wednesday, December 21, 2005 Exeter Times—Advocate 35 Plan to attend Thames Road Christmas Eve Services By Rhoda Rohde THAMES ROAD CORRESPONDENT THAMES ROAD - Mr. Dave Williams was in charge of the 4th Sunday of Advent Christmas ser- vice on Sunday morning. A Christmas Introit was sung and Dave gave words of welcome and everyone shook hands. Dave gave the announcements, Ken & Zachary lit the candles while Helen Kadey read about the candles for Hope, Peace, Joy and Love and gave the gathering prayer. Everyone sang the gathering hymn "Come 0 Come, Emmanuel". The drama "Mary & Joseph at the Lobby of an Inn" with Chris & Jayne Rowcliffe as Joseph & Mary and Dave Williams as the manager. Dave then told the children the story "The Legend of the Donkey". Everyone sang the children's hymn "Infant Holy, Infant Lowly." Dave gave the prayer of Confession and Words of THAMES Assurance. Everyone read the Affirmation of Faith "A New Creed." The choir sang "Tell The Good News." accompanied by the pianist Marilyn Vandenbussche. Dave read the Scripture Lesson Luke 1:26-38 and read the Responsive Reading Luke 1:47-55, Song of Mary. The title of Dave's message "The Manger - God's Gift". Everyone sang the Hymn of Praise "T'was In The Moon Of Winter Time". Ken & Helen Kadey received the offering. Everyone sang the closing hymn "Joy To The World." Dave gave the commissioning and pronounced the Benediction. The choir closed the service by singing a medley of Christmas songs and "We Wish You A Merry Christmas". Announcements Eleanor and I want to wish everyone a very Merry ROAD NEWS December U.C.W. meeting atThames Road By Rhoda Rohde THAMES ROAD CORRESPONDENT THAMES ROAD - The December meeting of the U.C.W. was held on Tuesday evening with 35 ladies present. The meeting table was covered with a pretty green table- cloth with gold ribbon draped over it. There were four tall white can- dles and one large white candle on the table Anne Kernick wel- comed everyone and led in prayer. A Christmas responsive reading with Anne Kernick the leader. Everyone sang two verses of "It Came Upon The Midnight Clear". Kay Cunnington read Luke 2:4-18. Shirley Kerslake read the Christmas Story "The Light Of The World" and lit a candle. Everyone sang two verses of "While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks". Shirley Kerslake read "Light For Those Without Hope, For Poor Men and Humble" Shirley lit the large candle. Leona Cottle read "Light For The Forgotten, For People at War" and lit a candle. Everyone sang "0 Little Town of Bethlehem" Anne Kernick read "Light For The Afflicted and Oppressed And For Those Who Seek" and lit a candle. Everyone sang two verses of "The First Noel" Kay Cunnington read "We Light A Candle Of Commitment, For Children and Ourselves" and lit a candle. Everyone sang "Away In A Manger" Shirley Kerslake and Leona Cottle received the offering with prayer by Anne Kernick. Everyone sang "Silent Night" with Jean Hodgert as pianist. Shirley Kerslake read "Our Christmas Friendship Tree" which brought a very impressive Christmas worship service to a close. Carolyn Johns our president thanked the program committee, lunch committee in advance, and others who had helped her through the year, and asked the ladies to hug one another. The U.C.W. purpose was repeated in unison. Diane Jeffery took the roll call which was Show & Tell - "A Christmas Stocking". Minutes were read for October, November and the meeting after church. Diane read the correspondence. Joan Skinner gave the treasurers report. Different committee heads gave their report. Judith Parker gave the nominating committee report. A very delicious dessert & beverage prepared by Jo -Anne Rowe, Judith Parker, Karen Etherington, Helen Weston and Grace Pym. The secret pal gifts were handed out and names were drawn for next year, the following are the list of officers for 2006. Past president - Judith Parker President - Carolyn Johns 1st vice pres. - Joyce Fulton 2nd vice pres. - Sharon Lynn Secretary - Anne Kernick Asst. secretary - Marilyn Pym Treasurer - Joan Skinner Treasurer's asst. - John Morgan Pianists - Jean Hodgert, Marjorie Johns Church Council Rep. - Joyce Fulton Examiners - Shirley Kerslake, Marilyn Pym, Group Leaders: Group U. - Judith Parker, Sandra Rowe Group C. - Karen Etherington, Margaret McCarter Group W. - Janis Richardson, Melonie Miller Standing Committee: Communications and Archives Committee Rhoda Rohde, Judith Parker Christian Development Committee Kathy Bray, Beatrice Dawson, Ruth Anne Osgood, Helen Weston Leadership Development Committee Doris Elford, Lorraine Alexander, Helen Webber, Marjorie Johns Mission and Outreach Committee Grace Pym, Muriel Parsons, Shirley Kerslake, Pat Ballantyne Stewardship and Finance Committee June Stewart, Marilyn Pym, Marilyn Vandenbussche, Joan Skinner (Treasurer) Anne Bray Regal Sales Nominating Committee Judith Parker, Melonie Miller, Virginia Warwick, Sharon Passmore Funeral Lunch Committee Jean Hodgert (contact person), Marion Cann, Shirley Cooper, Agnes Bray. Zurich Diners draw Zurich Diners hosted a Christmas dinner Dec. 14 for 60 seniors. Many prizes were won in a draw. From left are Irene and Leo Hoffman who won a large Poinsettia plant.The Goshenaires including Marie Deichert, Ron and Marilyn Heimrich and Fred and Audrey Haberer led the diner participants in song. (photo/submitted) Christmas and a Healthy New Year. May each of you experience the Hope, Peace, Love and Joy that Advent and the Christmas Season promise. God Bless & Take Care - Dave. A special thank you to everyone who has helped with readings, Advent candle lighting and drama dialogue as part of our worship services these past few Sundays. Your co-operation is greatly appreci- ated. - Dave. Thank you to the Sunday School children and teachers for their excellent service last week and the lunch following. A job well done. Sunday School Dates January 15 February 12 Many thanks to Les Cudmore who once again this year has kindly donated the Christmas tree at the front of the sanctuary. Joint Search Committee is pleased to report that they have started their search for a minister. If any- one 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 Food Grains Project, please have your donation to Murray Dawson or Larry Lynn by December 22. Dec. 24 Christmas Eve service and Communion starting 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.) Jan. 1 Church service at 10:00 a.m. and the Food Bank. Jan. 10 U.C.W. meeting at 8 p.m. Program: Judith Parker, Alma Ballantyne, Joyce Fulton. Roll Call: What have you put off that you always wanted to do or try? Lunch: Helen Kadey, Jean Hodgert, Margaret Stewart, Nancy Smith. Personals Get well wishes are extended to Jean Johns of Queensway, Hensall who fell and broke her hip. Sympathy Sympathy of the community is extended to Bob & Martha Heywood in the passing of his sister Judy (Heywood) Gregoire who passed away on Wednesday. cooking with memories BY DEBBY WAGLER FOAMY CABBAGE SALAD SPECIAL HOLIDAYS DESERVE SPECIAL SALADS. THE FOLLOWING RECIPE IS ONE VERY SIMILAR TO ONE USED AT MY WEDDING RECEPTION. IT IS A UNIQUE TWIST ON THE TRADITIONAL COLESLAW OF THE TURKEY DINNER. IT IS A MUST TRY! 2 cups shredded cabbage 3 bananas diced 1 cup crushed pineapple drained 1 cup sweet cherries or oranges drained or fresh I cup chopped nuts 1 cup small marshmallows 1 cup mayonnaise 1 cup whipping cream whipped stiff or dream whip prepared as package directs Combine cabbage, fruit nuts and marshmallows. Add whip cream and mayonnaise. Mix and stand in refrigerator for at least I hour before serving. WOW! SAUCY ZUCCHINI THERE IS SOMETHING WONDERFUL ABOUT PREPARING VEGGIES WITH A FLAIR FOR THE SPECIAL MEALS WE PREPARE OVER THE HOLIDAYS. I WANTED TO INCLUDE TWO VEGETABLE DISHES TO HELP ENCOURAGE YOU TO TRY OUT SOMETHING NEW! THIS FIRST RECIPE CAME WHEN I WAS TRAVELING FOR A SUMMER AS A BACKYARD BIBLE CLUB LEADER. MY HOST FAMILY SERVED THIS UP AND I COULDN'T EAT ENOUGH. I TOOK THE RECIPE HOME BECAUSE MY DAD'S HUGE GARDEN ALWAYS MADE SURE WE HAD OODLES OF ZUCCHINI! 4 cups sliced zucchini 1 cup sliced onions 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp flour I tsp each of salt and pepper 1 cup milk 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheese 1/2 cup bread crumbs buttered Tender crisp cook the zucchini and onions in a small amount of water. Drain. Make a white sauce by melting the butter, adding the flour and seasonings and then slowly adding the milk while cooking till thickening. Combine with zucchini in a casserole dish. Top with cheese and bread crumbs. Bake at 350 or 25 minutes. Ver ood!