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White Gift Sunday story tells true meaning of Christmas
An enjoyable part of every
Christmas season in Londesborough
is the White Gift Service presented
by the Sunday School. It is an ages-
old story with the same characters,
the same costuming and the same
hymns and carols. But it is a story
that needs repeating in every
Christian church every December.
The teachers and children involved
are to be congratulated for each year
finding a new way to remind us all of
the meaning of Christmas.
The Sunday School handled all
parts of the service. Chloe Elliott
welcomed everyone and drewattention to the announcements.Connor Driscoll lit the AdventCandle and also managed the power
point presentation. The call to
worship was led by Kiara Whyte
while Jared Bergsma offered the
opening prayer. Ilianne Kreuger
concluded the service with a prayer.
The narrators for this year’s
service were investigating, in the
present, just what Christmas actually
is. Avery Whyte and Shauna
Hunking interviewed the various
characters in the Christmas story to
tell their audience, the congregation,
the what and why of the season. At
various points a modern day
paperboy, Jacob Yantzi, came
through to sell his papers with the
great news of events in headlines.
Relevant scripture passages were
read by Malcolm Squires and Sean
Whyte.
What would a Christmas service
be without music? Two vocal pupils
of Barb Bosman, Chloe Elliott and
Sara Hunking, shared their sweetyoung voices in “Behold The Star ofBethlehem”. The shepherds of theplay sang “Go Tell It on the
Mountain”; “Away in a Manger” was
sung by the angels; the animals
around the manger sang about
themselves, “The Friendly Beasts.”
All participants joined to sing
“Mary’s Boy Child.” During the
receiving of the offering Kiara
Whyte offered a flute number.
When the offering was presented
two children brought in the two
wagons of white gifts. Braden
Radford told everyone that the gifts
would be given to the Huron County
Christmas Bureau.
Congratulations to everyone
involved for an entertaining retelling
of the Christmas story.
Flowers on the stands in the choir
loft were placed in memory of Frank
Johnston by his family. Frank passed
away on Nov. 26. Please keep his
family in your prayers as they come
to terms with life without him.
Have you called Barb Bosman yetabout your participation in Londesborough United’s Christmasconcert on Dec. 21?
By BRENDA
RADFORD
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PEOPLE AROUND LONDESBORO
Just a little off the top
Central Huron Councillor Burkhard Metzger put up his
facial hair and a bus ride for a local sports team or class for
auction at Central Huron Secondary School’s ‘Movember’
fundraiser on Nov. 30. Students like Connor Lingard,
shown here shaving Metzger, bid on the right to shave off
community member, student and faculty’s mustaches
(and/or hair) or to paint facial hair on during the event. The
event raised $4,267. (Denny Scott photo)
Traditions from around the world
“Christmas waves a magic wand
over this world, and behold,
everything is softer and more
beautiful,” a quote from Norman
Vincent Peale.
In many cultures around the
world, Christmas traditions include
a central gift-bringing figure. His
name is not always Santa Claus as is
the case in North America. Our
Santa Claus has developed from
“Sinter Klaas”, a tradition brought
to America by Dutch immigrants
centuries ago. Sinter Klaas is a
variation of the Dutch pronunciation
of Saint Nicholas. Originally Sinter
Klaas was portrayed wearing red
bishop’s robes.
Santa Claus as we know him in a
crimson suit with ermine collar and
cuffs, a round belly and the famous
pipe, was the work of Thomas Nast
of the United States in 1886.
In some cultures Santa wears a
dark forest green suit to show that
Christmas developed as a
combination of celebrating Christ’s
birth and the pagan winter festivals.
From this combination comes the
tradition of bringing in a Christmas
tree.
My ‘roses’ for this week was
shared by nearly 200 people at St.
George’s Anglican Church in
Goderich on Sunday afternoon.
Denise Pelley, noted jazz and gospel
singer from London, was the guest
soloist at “A Global Christmas
Celebration” presented by The
Blyth Festival Singers. If you were
not in attendance that afternoon
more’s the pity. Denise gives new
meaning to the words, feel the
music. She truly deserved the
standing ovation the audience gave
her. Her Christmas numbers made
the rafters resound with the joy of
the season and sent shivers down
one’s spine. She was a tough act to
follow for the choir.
The Happy Gang Seniors held
their annual Christmas gathering at
the Londesborough Community
Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 28. Fifty-
four people enjoyed a turkey dinner
and Christmas pudding served by
women of the Londesborough
UCW. Following the meal and
fellowship the group was
entertained by the musical group,
“Homemade Jam”.
A meal ticket guaranteed an item
from the gift table. All present
could also purchase draw tickets
for door prizes. Milt Dale donated
one of his handmade pens and it
will be writing notes for Helen Lee.
A food basket donated by Marie
Bromley went home with Betty
Hulley. The poinsettia bought by
the Happy Gang Seniors will
brighten the Christmas season for
Greta Greidanus. Ann Potter will
be keeping warm under the afghan
crafted by Marie Krauter. A bird
figurine by Sharon Davies was won
by Mel Knox. The Santa offered by
Ann Potter will be decorating the
home of Geraldine Dale.
The Happy Gang Seniors will not
have a regular meeting until Jan.
30. Their December euchre party
will be held on Friday, Dec. 14.
Then they will not host another
card party until April.
Last card party
set for Dec. 14
NEWS
FROM LONDESBORO