Times Advocate, 1994-12-14, Page 10Page 10 Times -Advocate, December 14, 1994
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New trees for school
Precious Blood School in Exeter got five new trees last
week as part of a 75 -tree planting project to provide
shade and UV protection on Huron -Perth Roman Catholic
Separate School Board playgrounds. With the trees be-
ing planted Friday morning are student council secretary
Kim Bilinsky (left) and treasurer Becky Meidinger.
Stan -Lee Club holds meeting
CLINTON - The Stan -Lee club met at 6:30 at the Blue Fountain in
Clinton for their Christmas meeting - 47 sat down to a lovely supper. Af-
ter supper Leona McBride and Gladys VanEgmond entertained playing
different musical instruments and the group joining in singing in some of
their songs.
Bob Campbell, Clinton wearing his Normandy medal talked about the
landing and the difficulties they had until they finally reached Germany.
He was one of those who returned to Normandy this summer. All present
enjoyed his talk.
The group was entertained by Minnie Pearl from Nashville giving read-
ings in her usual way. Ross McDonald sang two songs accompanied by
Our musicians.
Prizes were won - door pr Darcy Rathwell, marked cup, Bernice
Reid. Draws - Elsie Irvin, R th Talbot, Dianne Smuck, Mel Graham.
Lady with most rings, Leona McBride, Man with most loonies, Elmer
Hayter.
The group decided to hold their January meeting at 12:30 on January 4
with lunch firs Ross thanked all for helping and taking part and for com-
ing to the supper. Six tables of euchre were played. The winners were, la-
dies high, Margaret Reid, low, Mona Stephenson. Men's high, Ralph Ste-
phenson, low, Charles Reid. Lone hands, Ivan McClymont.
WMS hold meeting
The guest speaker
was the owner of Hil-
ton Oats.
By Roberta Templeman
CROMARTY r - The Marion
Ritchie W.M.S. and Ladies Aid en-
joyed their annual Christmas meet-
ing at Cromarty Church on Mon-
day, December 5 with Karen
Mahon as the guest speaker. She
told all about their Hilton Oats,
their growing and cleaning process
and their marketing which every-
one found most interesting. Peggy
Kerslake presided. The Christmas
service in the Glad Tidings was fol-
lowed and Christmas carols sang
throughout with Betty Lou Norris
accompanying on the piano.
Special guests were tap dancers
Bridget Norris, Lee -Ann John, Cas-
sandra Parsons and Jackie Riley.
These girls were introduced by
Mary Jane Parsons and thanked by
Joyce Miller. A Christmas lunch
followed.
Alice Gardiner gave the call to
worship followed by the candle
lighting ceremony with Pamela
Miller, Amanda Pullman and Jeff
Allen participating. Everyone
joined in singing several Christmas
carols with Carol -Ann Scott ac-
companying. The prayer of Adora-
"lion, Confession and Assurance
was given by Cassandra Parsons.
Kim Bertens read the New Testa-
ment lesson from Luke with Heath-
er Kerslake portraying Mary and
Ben Allen and Dan Bertens the
shepherds. Offering was received
by Trevor Elliott and Steve Pull-
man with the offertory prayer given
by Dan Bertens. Tessa Dill gave
the prayer of Intercession and
Thanksgiving. The Sunday School
children presented their pageant
"Bethlehem Voices" with Kim
Bertens as the namttor.
Participating besides those fore-
mentioned were Lisa Pullman, De-
nise Miller, Crystal Scott, Robbie
and Darren Hamilton, Erin Bertens,
Stuart Parsons, Cohen and Colbey
Templeman, Lynette, Ian and Allen
Kerslake.
The second annual joint advent
service with Hibbert United joining
Cromarty at Cromarty church was
held on Sunday. Irene Richardson
gave the message and a combined
choir provided wonderful music
with Betty -Lou Norris at the organ.
Cookies, beverage, and visiting
was enjoyed following the service
in the Sunday School room.
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Christmas ecumenical service in GB
By Roberta Walker
GRAND BEND - The women of
the Grand Bend United Church
hosted the Christmas Ecumenical
service on Tuesday, December 6.
Over 100 attended the event from
area churches. Hostess Lola Jack-
son welcomed everyone and intro-
duced members of the Grand Cove
Choir, who performed the hymn
"Sweet Little Jesus Boy" as a pre-
lude, and ended the service with
"Have a Holly, Jolty Christmas".
Irene Kennedy was the pianist and
Idella Gable the organist for the
evening's music.
The guest speaker was Keiko
Witmer, wife of Rev. Rob Witmer.
They did missionary work in Japan
for several years, and now live in
London with their three children.
Witmer confessed to being nervous
about speaking to so many people
in English, but she delivered her
message very well. She talked
about the celebration of Christmas
in Japan, where only one percent of
the population is actually Christian.
It is not an official, religious holi-
day, but the stores are decorated,
gifts purchased and parties enjoyed.
Because of the pervasive influ-
ence of Christian schools, hospitals
and social programs, a surprising
number of Japanese do take the
time to observe a spiritual dimen-
sion and attend a Christian church
for a Christmas service. The Sun-
day before Christmas is also con-
sidered the birthday of new Chris-
tians and many baptisms are
performed on that day. Even
though there is no turkey, there is
feasting, carolling in hospitals and
stores, and a time for adults and
children to celebrate peace and
hope in their hearts.
Other local churches were also
asked to contribute to the program.
Anne Eagleson, of Greenway Unit-
ed, read a poem "A Cup of Christ-
mas Tea" about a young man's re-
luctant visit to his ailing great-aunt.
Pauline Heal of St. John's Angli-
can Church read "This Year 1t Will
he Different!" by Ann Weims.
Who among us doesn't wish for,
pray for, want to see, want to do
something better this year, with
less stress and more joy and rejoic-
ing?
Roberta Walker represented Im-
maculate Heart of Mary Church in
Grand Bend. She began with a
reading "A Child is Born!" then
sang two solos, "Balulowlay", a
traditional Scottish, carol, and "In
Praise of Christmas", an 18th cen-
tury English carol, both from Lo-
reena McKennitt's Christmas col-
lection. Millie Desjardine of the
Grand Bend Church of God, per-
formed a solo "Let Us Worship the
IKing"- while accompanying herself
on an electric keyboard. Kathy
Hayter, of th%•1)ashwood Lutheran
Church read "Christmas Night"; re-
flections at the end of a busy day
on the magic of the Christmas spir-
it, brought by Baby Jesus, Emma-
nuel, God With Us. Tomorrow we
ashwood WI enjoy dinner
DASHWOOD - On Tuesday eve-
ning December 6 the Dashwood
Women's Institute members and
their husbands enjoyed a Christmas
dinner.
During the meeting the members
were reminded of their secret pal's
Christmas cards. The roll call for
January 3 is "Bring a clipping
about another country."
The program included Christmas
carols, a reading "A Pattern for
Living", Christmas trivia, a skit "A
Great Saving", Christmas riddles,
and door prizes.
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Wilson and Muriel Snider repre-
sented the Lake Huron Community
Church, in an organ and piano duet
of Christmas music.
The collection of over $200 was
given to the Huron County Christ-
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singing Christmas carols, then after
the service, joined in fun and fel-
lowship in the church basement for
refreshments.
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