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Times Advocate, 1989-12-20, Page 14Page 14 Times -Advocate, December 20, 1989 Snow trails - Bill and Mary Abrahams drove all the way from Corun- na to the Pinery Park Saturday to do some cross-country skiing, where all trails were in use. The snow on the weekend made skiing conditions great at the park and with more cold weather on the way, conditions should stay that way at least until Christmas. The tobog- gan oboggan hill at the park was also in full use Saturday. Happy Holidays Ringing in the Holiday Season with Greetings and Best Wishes. Holiday Hours Open Dec. 24 Noon - 6 p.m. Closed Dec. 25 Open Dec. 26 12 noon - 6 p.m. Open Dec. 31 12 noon - 6 p.m. Open Jan. 1 12 noon - 6 p.m. TR IAN G LE DISCOUNT. 433 MAIN ST. EXETER 235 1661 WE'D LIKE TO'SEND YOU EACH A CARD But there's just too many of you! To all our cherished customers and friends we wish a very merry Christmas. Ted Voogel and Family Construction R.R. #1 Dashwood 238-2742 Holiday Blessings May the spirit of the first Christmas abide in your heart. Holiday church news from Grand Bend By Roberta Walker Catholic news GRAND BEND - It was the Third Sunday of Advent, as Father Paul Beck lit three candles on the Advent Wreath. Dr. Jim Jean was reader at the 11 a.m. Mass, with or- ganist Paul Dietrich as cantor. The choir hymn was "In Night's Deep Silence", and Roberta Walker per- formed a solo "When Blossoms Flowered 'Mid the Snows." Dr. Jean and his wife Beth served as Eucharistic Ministers. In Father Beck's sermon, he asked us to look for the real mean- ing of Christmas, If someone came from another planet, it would be very difficult for them to guess that, underneath the parties, decora- tions, colored lights, mistletoe and turkey, Christmas was a religious celebration. The sympathy of the parish goes to Cyril Couckyet, whose brother Michael Couckyet passed away re- cently. Mass Schedule for the holidays: Saturday, December 23 - 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and 7:15 p.m.; Sunday De- cember 24 - 9 a.m., 10 a.m. and 7:15 p.m., which is the Christmas Eve Service, with Choir and Youth Ensemble. Monday, December 25, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. with Choir. Merry Christmas to everyone from Father Beck. - Church of God At the Grand Bend Church of God, the Callao Worship was form Isaiah 9:6 "For unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is given". The theme of Rev. Stan Desjardine's sermon was "The Message of Christmas to the Shepherds." These humble folk, the shepherds, were so obviously moved by the angel choir, and the sight of the babe in the manger, that the townspeople believed their story of a new Savi- our, born for our redemption. - The choir sang "Blessing and • . Y 4 • Steve, Elaine, Patti, Charmaine, Tara, Deborah, Shelly, ,Lynn, Lisa CLINTON COMMUNITY COEDIT UNION Exeter 235-0640 Clinton 482-3466 sR s .,t: 4 Honor", and Millie Desjardine-per- formed a solo "His Love Reach- ing". Door greeters for the service were Don and Jan Kobe. In the evening, members of the congregation returned to enjoy the Sunday School Christmas Pro- grams. There were charming sto- ries, songs and recitations by the wee ones to delight, or bring a tear to the eye. Michelle Vincent mid Jenny Bumstead performed some carols as a flute duet. An animated .film was shown, "the City That Forgot About Christ- mas." Refreshments were served, and candy bags given to the chil- dren. Pat Desjardine was in charge of the program, as Sunday School Su- perintendent. There . will be a Christmas Eve Carol Service on December 24, at 7 p.m. United Church The congregation of the Grand Bend United Church chanted the Litany of Light, as the third candle was lit in the Advent Season, the Light of Purpose. The scripture readings were from Isaiah 35:1-10 and Matthew 11:2-6. The choral an- them was called "Jesus Came a Lit- tle Child", sung by Sarah Patterson and Jodi Desjardine. Pastor Colin Stover's sermon was titled "The Giving Tree", by Shel Silverstein. The children remained for the White Gift service, when donations for the poor were brought forward, and they were in- vited to come forward for the, ser- mon. Advent Folders with offerings for the World Development and Relief Fund of the United Church, will be collected on December 24. The UCW have their new Micro- wave Cookbook now available for $7.00, titled "Your Gateway to Mi- crowaving." UCW pot luck dinner By Annie Morenz GRAND BEND - United Church Women of the afternoon unit of Grand Bend U.C. met Thursday noon for their annual pot luck din- ner with 30 in attendance. Mem- bers, friends, the evenjng unit, and Pastor Colin and Annette Stover, with Joel and Cara, were guests. Everyone enjoyed the delicious meal. A worship service was conducted by Laura Flewelling, Jean Cassidy and Norma Carey. With pianist Irene Kennedy and Marlene Bren- ner as leader, we sang several Christmas songs and carols. Mar- lene sang a solo, "Christmas is a feeling." Laura read scripture from Chap- ter 2 of Luke and a Christmas poem. The three ladies in charge told a.lovely Christmas story, alter- nated by all singing a carol. President Elizabeth Norris presid- ed for the business. Roll call was answered by bringing in decorated baskets and cookies. Christmas bas- kets to be packed and delivered to sick and shut-ins on Tuesday, De- cember 19. It was voted to send money dona- tions to missionaries, the Hol - brooks in Nepal and the Witmers in Japan, also to the Christian blind mission, Fred Victor Mission, Sur- vival through Friendship, Medical Golden agers GRAND BEND - Grand Bend Golden Agcrs met December 6 for their Christmas dinner at St. John's Parish hall with 56 members and guests present. A delicious turkey dinner was served by Grand Bend Womens institute. After dinner entertainment was Christmas songs and carols sung by Grand Bend Public school students, with grades 1 to 8, accompanied by their principal Norm McPherson, Miss Finn, Mr. Morris and Mr. Douglas. Dave Sheppard played pi- ano accompaniment. After the children left Marlene Brcnncr Icd in a singalong of Christmas songs for . the Seniors. Janet Desjardinc told a Christmas penny story. Prizes awarded went to Lloyd Mousscau for a lucky plate, Verna Lovie a lucky chair, door prize wcnt to Thelma Waldron, hind two lucky draws won by Carl Nciber- gall and Ron Dann. .President Lorccn Gill welcomed everyone and our oldest honorary member, Jim Prance, said gracc. Games of euchre, bridge and solo rounded oat the afternoon. Santa Is III By Adam McCann Grade 2, Mt. Carmel School It was almost Christmas and San- ta was very ill. Mrs. Santa tried everything but nothing worked. Mrs. Santa told the elves that there was going to be no Christmas. The elves looked sad. But they still didn't give up. They gave San- ta his favorite candy and toy. But they had to get back to work in case Santa got better. They worked hard and he got better. The elves had everything ready. So they put all the toys in the sleigh and Santa left. Elective, drug abuse, leprosy mis- sion and church camps; and to help refugees from Thailand. The U.C.W. have a number of microwave cookbooks to sell. Elizabeth closed by wishing all "A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year". Bible study At the Bible study on December 5 at Sauble Court, the group of 14 ladies sang "Happy Birthday" to El- len Smithers. Eleanor Durie welcomed all with reading a Christmas story. A hymn sing of Christmas carols was led by Millie Desjardine. We finished section five on wom- en who developed positive family relationships, on the life of Eliza- beth. Pat Desjardine led the discus- sion with scripture passages from Luke, John, Hebrews and Psalms. Elizabeth and her husband Zecha- riah became parents of John late in life. Their families and neighbors - rejoiced. Elizabeth felt she was honored and taught John carefully. This little boy loved God and when he grew up he lived in the wilder- ness until he began his public min- istry. Pat closed with prayer. This was our last meeting until the holiday period is over and we will resume on January 9. At the conclusion we had a feast of Christmas goodies and coffee. The Greenway Christmas Con- cert was held on Sunday, December 17, with refreshments and a social time. The Christmas Eve Service will be 7 p.m. in Grand Bend, with cele- bration of the Lord's Supper. All ages are welcome. 3 j 3 3 3 34,3 3 3 3 Pastor Stover will be on holidays from December 25 to January 5, so if you are in need of pastoral care, please call Marg Desjardine 238- 2719 or Alan Walper 238-2756. Coffee Bible Study at Sauble Court is enjoying a holiday and re- sumes January 9, at 9:30 a.m. osna.na!s.hn01!41a!n a► +0na 11rrs0!nvavdescaane4v Wavoar!nWits a*naw f f 4 ,ir 411 , t •t V(�, frr� s 4"' �• r We can sum up ourg •g „ w., holiday thoughts for '.` - A. you in just two words. g MERRY CHRISTMAS! g gThank you for your patronage g Hours: 1 g 1 g g Svs, vs, vdvawt. vavavaa?avaovnwavtsvtvtsvt,vnvnvavti vaa?avaa?a 1 1 • Z. .• • r�•.�, "y 1'f r�T aO Q - OWNERS: Ron and Heather McTaggart Hensel! 262-2648 Closed December 26, January 2 KNECHTEL McTAGGART'S FOOD MARKET Joyous erience all. the delights that this holiday brings. You've been a delight to know and serve. Thanks, friends. COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP of HAY LIONEL WILDER REEVE JANISSE ZIMMERMAN - BLAISE DUCHARME, DONALD WEIGAND ROSS FISHER - ROAD MURRAY KEYS DEPUTY -REEVE ACTING CLERK PAUL KLOPP, COUNCILLORS SUPERINTENDENT Attache Cases Vanity Cases Tote Bags Garment Bags Clutch Purses Isotoner Slippers Foamtread Slippers Hand Bags Snow Boots Gift Certificates r- please Santa! Main St. 235-1933 Exeter Quality Footwear... Courteous Service OPEN until 9 p.m., Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Store will close Sat., Dec. 23rd at 5:00 p.m. Reopening Wed., Dec. 27th at 9 a.m.