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Times-Advocate, 1981-12-22, Page 17Ecumenical service attracts large- number More than 90 attended the Christmas Ecumenical Ser- vice, on Monday evening December 14 at 8:00 p.m. at St. John's by the Lake Anglican Church, convened jointly by the Catholic Women's League of the Ifrt- maculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, and the Ladies group of St. John's. Organist was Miss Kim Geiser and Ruth McIntosh, of St. John's welcomed all, and was M.C. for the program. Lia Vanderberk, president of the C.W.L. brought greetings and welcome. Contributions from 'the other churches were Grand Bend United, a reading "The legend of the Black Madon- na", by Clara Hamilton. Church of God presented, "Sounds of Christmas", with reading and song by Lucille Vincent and Susan Rumball. Dashwood United was a Christmas story by Maida Gaiser. The Anglican number was a reading "A Christmas Prayer", by Reta Martin. Greenway United presented a humorous skit with Iva Lagerwerf as a doc- tor treating patients with the problems encountered in church ladies group meetings. Roberta Walker, of the Catholic Church, treated us to some of her lovely music with a violin'solo of a medley of Christmas songs, and she sang two solos, "When Blossoms Flowered Midst the Snows", and "Fill the world with love". Guest speaker was Rev. James Sutton, of St. John's. He spoke of sharing the beauty of Christmas with the gathering of the other denominations, united in commonness, not divided in differences. He said there was beauty in oneness. Several of the favorite Christmas Carols were sung at intervals' during the program. Everyone enjoyed a social hour in the Parish hall following the program where refreshments and cookies were served. The offering tonight of more than 8125.00 will go to the home for Battered Wives in London. Catholic Church news On November 23, the Im- maculate Heart of Mary C.W.L. celebrated their twenty-fifth anniversary. A Mass of Thanksgiving was celebrated by our Direc- tor. Father Boyer, in the church where we were form- ed. Father gave us a very in- spiring homily on work of the women in the Parish. Two members, Mrs. Ann Baltessen and Mrs. Ann Grootjen, read the Bible readings and Mrs. Roberta Walker sang, "Ave Maria". Following- mass, all assembled at the Pinery Inn for dinner and a very delightful program arranged by president, Lia Vanderberk and her execu- tive. After singing 0 Canada and reciting grace, fifty-six sat down to dinner. Father Nelligan, Parish Priest at Mt: Carmel was guest speaker and gave an THE BIG DAY ARRIVES — Erwin and luzia Schottroff were the pleased hosts of about 150 guests at the grand opening of the expansion of their motel last Wednesday night. From left to right, Erwin, reeve Bob Sharen, Doreen Siddell, Tim Rutherford and luzia watch as the ceremonial red ribbon is cut. Mrs. Siddell brought congratulations from Agriculture Minister Lorne Henderson, and Mr. Rutherford brought best wishes from the Accommodations and Motel Association of Ontario. Many attend event Pine Dale opens The Pine Dale Motel on Ontario Street had its grand opening last Wednesday with some 150 invited guests in attendance. The event concluded six months of steady work to finish the expansion before winter set in. Cutting the ceremonial ribbon in the lobby were the owners Erwin and Luzia Schottroff, as well as village reeve Bob Sharen. Appearing on behalf of local MPP and agriculture Minister Lorne Henderson was his secretary Doreen Siddell, who read a statement of warm wishes and congratulations. Tim Rutherford, president of Ontario Accommodations Association, brought greetings from his association. Bob Sharen also gave his message of congratulations from the village. The dinner was a cold buffet, and drinks were provided. 010.10e0; Smote:11(4 laticre•4 "few, „ Join us for our Special Year'sDayNew. Brunch INCLUDES: Hot Fruit Punch Tea Biscuits and Muffins Salads and Cold Meats Eggs Benedictine Bacon, Sausage Coffee and more. Served from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm ..... s9 "a per person plus 1O% tax MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW... PHONE 524-2191 Friends or re atives visiting? Bring them out for lunch, dinner or refreshment in front of the open hearth fireplace. Why not make a day of itl With interesting shops surrounded by nature's unspoiled country splendor...there's lots to see and do in Benmiller. R.R. 4 Goderich 524-2191 Renmiller Inn Interesting talk on women. Twenty-five year pins were presented to sixteen members and six cer- tificates of Merit were presented to outstanding members. A.C.W.L. plaque was given to Mary Mennen who is moving to London. A service pin was presented to Madeline Dalton the first president in 1956. Father Boyer gave us thanks for the work we had done for the Parish and out- side it. Father Boyer was presented with a handknit sweater, and Father Nelligan with a scarf knitted by a member Ad. Slneekens. All members had a' very congenial evening and hope the next 25 years will be as productive spiritually and materially. Let us not forget our deceased members, two Directors. Father Fallon and Father Smith, and four members, Mrs. J. Denomy, Mrs. Bastiaansen, Mrs. V. Burke and Mrs. P. Masse all who had contributed to the success of our league. The Catholic Womens League held a business ex- ecutive meeting, Monday evening December 14 at St. John's Parish hall, with 22 members attending. Presi- dent, Lia Vandenberk thank- ed all who helped at their 25th anniversary party. They received a thank you for flowers sent to the C.W.L. 60th anniversary at Mount Carmel. Thanks were sent from Grand Bend C,W.L. to Paul Dietrich. organist, to the Forest C.W.L. for a cen- trepiece for the anniversary and to Grand Bend Lioness 'for flowers for the anniver- sary. Donations made by the club as. follows: 825.00 to Nellie Kelders for directing choir; $2'5.00 to Paul Dietrich, organist: 850.00 to choir members; $79.00 to Lioness club of Grand Bend for help for the needy; 850.00 to the Laotion family being sponsored in Canada and now living in Huron Park; A bushell of apples donated to mentally han- dicapped at Thedford. Any good used clothing or toys can be left at Grand Bend Decorating Centre to help those in need. Raffle plans are underway for next summer. Mrs. Clazina Vandenberk is plan- ning a quilt project, Mrs. Liz Relouw is making an afghan and Angie Backx is working on a wall hanging. Next meeting will be Tuesday, January 18, at 8 p.m. Anglican Church news The Advent Season ended at St. John's church with a Carol service at 7 p.m. Sun- day, with the readings of lessons and the singing of suitable carols depicting the expected birth of Christ. Rev. J. Sutton, during his message to the congrega- tion. hopes that people will pause in their frantic preparations for their family reunions and prepare their hearts and minds for the true meaning of this season - the birth of Jesus Christ. Refreshments were serv- ed after the service by the ladies group of St. John's. A service of candlelight Christmas communion will be held at 9 p.m. Christmas eve. and a Holy Communion service without music at 9:30 a.m., on Christmas Day. Church of God news A special. "Christs birth- day offering", was given Sunday at the Church of God, morning service. Rev. John Campbell spoke on the theme, "All because He came." and Marian Steckle sang a solo on the theme ti- tle. Another music special was a men's trio of Rev. R. Simpson. Dr. A. Brown, and Rev. J. Campbell, singing, "0 Little Town of Bethlehem". A film. "Conflict at Christ- mas", was shown Sunday evening at Church of God service. Music specials were solos. by Doug Campbell "Mary's little boy child," and Dr. A. Brown, sang, "The Holy City". United Church news Rev. H. Moore's sermon topic this morning was, "The joy of Christmas", with Scripture reading from Luke 2 -verses 1-20. Amidst all our preparations for Christmas. Rev. Moore said we need to see Jesus as He really is. the one who came to save us from our sins. Responsive reading was from Psalm 525. Clark Adams played the opening prelude organ music today. In the absence of Idella Gabel. Sharon Soldan presid- ed at the organ for the hymn singing. The children's story by Rev. Moore was about a lit- tle girl getting ready for Christmas. She had done everything but prepare herself. As she attended a Christmas eve service, Jesus. the light of the world, came to her. Personals Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Johnson spent a few days last week visiting their daughter's. sons-in-law and grandchildren in Southamp- ton and Port Elgin. A pre - Christmas dinner was held Wednesday at Neva and Duncan McVittie's, Robin and Lawrence. Also atten- ding were Nancy and Don McArthur. Kevin and Karen. Elgin and Elda Adams visited in Wyoming last Wednesday and Thursday, at their daughther's home, Mr. and Mrs. Don Hendrick, Pam and Paul. Alex and Clara Hamilton visited a day last week with Vic and Lil Dinnin at Zurich.. of women Thirteen ladies attended staff party of a turkey dinner the weekly Bible coffee hod and dance held at Varney lat Thursday morning Motel north of Mount December 10 at Mrs. Nita Forest. Around 50 people Sinclair's home. This was attended the last meeting until after Alvin and Clara Statton the festive holidays. The were Sunday night supper meetings will resume again guests in Huron Park at January 7. 1982, and will be their daughter's.home, Deb - held at Mrs. Ruth bie. Harry and Eric DeBrums's home, at 12 Plantenga. In the •evening River Road. The study they all attended the Christ - period will be on "Old Age". mas concert at Faith Taber - K a r l and Dorothy nacle in which Eric par- Ohmayer visited last Tues- ticipated. day evening with Ken and Pre -Christmas visitors June Campbell. with Mr. and Mrs. Torn Lawrence and Enid John- Baird were Mr. and Mrs. son visited Saturday after; Bill Dundas. Mr. and Mrs. noon in Mount Forest with Wid Coward, Mr. and Mrs. Murray and Flora Cowan. In Clarence Page and Mr. and the evening the Johnson's Mrs. Al McGuffin, all from attended the Fettes tour Lucan. Times -Advocate, December 22, 1981 Palm 17A By tociays pace we still feel that an Old fashioned Tl,onk You is appropriate. 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