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TIMES -ADVOCATE www.southhuron.com TIMES ADVOCATE Community of local churches gather to celebrate By Rhoda Rohde THAMES ROAD CORRESPONDENT THAMES ROAD - Dec. 21 church ser- vice: Rev. Judith Ritchie was in charge of Advent 4 church service on Dec. 21. Rev. Judith lit the Peace candle. Everyone sang the opening hymn Hope Is A Star. Rev. Judith gave words of welcome and everyone passed the Peace. There were six ladies who came in dressed as clowns which added to the service. The introit A Candle Is Burning was sung by everyone. Rev. Judith led in the call to worship re- sponsively and everyone read the opening prayer. Rev. Judith read The Old Testament Lesson 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16. Psalm 89 was read responsively. The choir sang The Joy of Christmas accompanied by the pianist Jean Hodgert. Kaylee Geiger, Evan Geiger, Tatianna Hamilton, and Katelyn Parsons lit the candles in the advent wreath with the assistance of Rev. Judith and Samantha Ritchie. The candles were for hope, peace, joy and love. The Lord s Prayer was sung in unison. Rev. Judith s message was entitled Clowning Around. Songs that were used as part of the message were: Deck the Halls, We Three Kings, What Child is This, Hark the Herald Angels Sing. Emerson Beal was the baby Jesus. Ash- ley McKnight and Zachary Kadey were the readers. The letters of the word Christmas were held up by the Sunday School chil- dren and then they sang Silent Night, Holy Night, namely Kaylee Geiger, Evan Geiger, Tatianna Hamilton and Katelyn Parsons under the leadership of Beth Cooper. Everyone sang the hymn Joy to the World verses one and three and read the Affirma- tion of our Faith A New Creed. Ruth Anne Osgood and Marianne Veld - man received the offering. The Doxology was sung and everyone read the offertory prayer. Rev. Judith gave the announce- ments. The prayers of the people were read responsively. Everyone sang verses 2 and 4 of Joy to the World. Happy Birthday was sung to Zach Kadey whose birthday is Dec. 22. Rev. Judith gave the commissioning and pronounced the benediction. Everyone sang the choral benediction. Thanks to the participants of this service: the children of the Sunday School, Beth Cooper, Helen Kadey, Karen Etherington, Sheila Hamilton, Virginia Warwick, Melo- nie Miller, Samantha Ritchie, Zachery Kadey and Ashley McKnight. Announcements Rev. Judith will be away from Jan. 14 - 30 2009. Observer renewals are due shortly and for new subscriptions contact someone from the Outreach Committee. Anyone wishing to make a donation to their church givings please have your cheque to Shirley Kerslake before Dec. 31. The Credit Union closes on Dec. 31 at 1 p.m. Anyone still owing for their cheese order, please have cheque to Shirley Kerslake or anyone on the Finance committee before Dec. 31. Thank you to Les Cudmore for donating our Christmas tree in the sanctuary. Jan. 7 Standing committees meet at 7 p.m. followed by church council meeting at 8:15 p.m. Jan. 11 Committee reports are due to Sharon Lynn for the annual report. The annual meeting will be Feb. 1, 2009, (snow date Feb. 8, 2009.) Church service Dec. 24 Rev. Judith Ritchie was in charge of the Christmas Eve Family service and the cel- ebration of Communion church service on Wednesday evening. Rev. Judith lit the Peace candle and ev- eryone sang the hymn 0 Come All Ye Faith- ful. Rev. Judith gave words of welcome and everyone passed the Peace. The Introit A Candle Is Burning was sung. Rev. Judith led in the call to worship in unison and everyone read the opening prayer in unison and The Lord s Prayer was sung by everyone. The candles in the advent wreath for joy, peace, hope, love and the Christ candle were lit by Mitchell Rowcliffe, Justin Pym, Tatianna Hamilton, Sydney Rowcliffe and Evan Geiger. The children s choir under the leadership of Beth Cooper sang Away In A Manger and Twinkle Twinkle Little Star accompanied by the pianist Marilyn Vandenbussche. Rev. Judith read the Old Testament Les- son Isaiah 2 - 7 The Future King . The choir sang News In Bethlehem Town accom- panied by a CD. Psalm 96 was read responsively. Verse 1 of 0 Little Town of Bethlehem was sung. The story A Shared Journey was read by Rev. Judith and Samantha Ritchie (The Holy Family- played by Rich and Rebecca Heessels with Jake Heessels as the baby Jesus). Verses one, three and six were sung of hymn While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks. The Gospel Lesson Luke 2:1-20 was read by Samantha Ritchie. Verses 1 and 3 of Angels We Have Heard on High was sung. A Christmas Affirmation of our Faith was read in unison. Rev. Judith gave the Invitation for com- munion. The communion hymn Infant Holy was sung. Remembering with thankful- ness (Responsive) Retelling the story with Rev. Judith as the leader. Beatrice Dawson, Melonie Miller, Judith Parker and Marianne Veldman served Communion and everyone read the prayer of communion. Marianne Veldman and her daughter re- ceived the offering. The Doxology was sung and everyone read the offering prayer. Verse one of Silent Night was sung twice as everyone had a lit candle around the sanctuary of the church. Rev. Judith gave the commissioning and pronounced the benediction and everyone sang We Wish You a Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year which brought a very im- pressive service to a close. Sympathy of the community is extend- ed to Grace Pym and family in the recent passing of her sister. Community of Local United Churches Brenda Hern welcomed the congre- gations of Woodham, Kirkton, Thames Road-Elimville and Centralia to Zion West United Church on Sunday for the joint worship service. With Margaret Hern as pianist, the ser- vice opened with the singing of Joy To the World. Bill Denham introduced the Agri -Tones, A male quartet from the Ilderton- Bryanston area. Members are Ken Nixon, Ron McRae, Ron Smith and Floyd Wills, accompanied by pianist Margaret Smith. Their first musical selection was Surely The Presence of The Lord is In This Place followed by In That Getting Up Morning and Corner- stone. Dave Williams read the Scripture: Luke 2:22-40. The Agri -Tones presented Still a Bach Christmas, Gentle Shepherd conclud- ing with Let There Be Peace On Earth. Judy Mills thanked the men for coming and sharing their musical talent. The service concluded with the singing of Go Tell It On the Mountain. Helen Kadey gave the benediction followed by grace. Lunch was served by the CLUC commit- tee and a time of fellowship brought a heartwarming service to close. Announcements Jan. 4 Bring items to church for the food bank. Jan. 7 standing committees meet at 7 p.m. followed by church council at 8:15 p.m. Jan. 11 Submissions for the Annual re- port are due to Sharon Lynn Jan. 13 UCW meeting at 8 p.m. Program Agnes Bray, Marion Cann, Helen Webber and Sandra Rowe. Lunch Pat Ballantyne, Shirley Kerslake, Alma Ballantyne and Ju- dith Parker Feb. 1 Annual meeting after the worship service (snow date Feb. 8) Fundraiser for dyslexic children EXETER An open house in Exeter this weekend will give visitors a chance to help children with dyslexia and the op- portunity to see some interesting decora- tions. Order of the Eastern Star of Ontario Worthy Grand Matron Jeanie Lee and her husband Murray are holding an open house this weekend at their home at 500 Huron St. E (the 911 number at the front of the house is 40320). The event is a fundraiser for dyslexic children through the Scottish Rite Charitable Foundation. Jeanie Lee said the nearest school to Ex- eter funded through the foundation is the Learning Centre in London. Visitors to Lee s home will visit 12 dif- ferent rooms, all with their own theme and including 12 full-sized decorated themes. Lee will also have her great grandmother s and her grandmother s wedding dresses on display as well as christening dresses. Coffee and cookies will also be served. Free will donations will be accepted. Hours for the open house are Friday from 4 9 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from noon to 9 p.m.