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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1974-12-12, Page 9WIDOW AdveneeliMeik Via, 12, I1 4, features from The World of Women USW meeting features a candlelight service A Christmaas candlelight seaty- ice was the outstanding feature of theDecesnber meeting of the afternoon unit of the United Chureb. Women which was held • Tuesday of last week with 33 members and four visitors Present. Mrs. Passmore was in charge of the service. After welcoming all preat, liars. Passmore explained the symbols of Christmas--decora- tiionss, carols, stories and lighted candles -all leading to the birth of .the Savior. Carols were sung and scripture was read by Mrs. Denis Langridge. A Christmas hymn was read in unison. Mrs. A. tieRintoulsang "There's A Song in Mr". Throughout the candlelighting service the message pre- dominated that we must be com- mitted to the Lord's service. 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Together hymn of commitment "0 Jesus, I Have Promised to Serve Thee to the End", each holding her lighted candle. Mrs. Passmore closed the worship service with a poem, "A Christmas Wish", then wished all a happy Christmas. Mrs. W. Lockwood presided for the business. Minutes and corres- pondence were read and roll call answered. The members re- corded 75 visits to sick and shut- ins since June. The treasurer's report, by Mrs. Bone, recorded more than $1,000 raised by the group during the year, more than - meeting the allocation. The of- fering was received and dedi- cated by Mrs. Lockwood. The group has quilted six quilts and has four to quilt in 1975. Mrs. Underwood and Mrs. Haselgrove volunteered to welcome worship- pers at the church doom on January 5. The next unit meeting is Janu- ary 7 with , a general meeting slated for January 13 at 8 p.m. The Meeting closed with the sing- ing of a carol and fruit cake and cookies were served. —Mrs. William Henderson Sr. was allowed to return from a London Hospital last week and is now a patient in the local hospi- tal. . Former neighbors of Mr. and Mrs. John Finnigan gathered- oil Wednesday evening of last week at the Wingham Golf Club to honor the .couple: Euchre and cribbage were played and Iunch was served. Mr. and Mrs: Finni- gan were presented with a mat- ching floor' lamp and table lamp by Mrs. Sarah Anstett and ,George Henderson. ! 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Reports Drew was present to install the Mrs. Stamper who gave a timely were read from the treasurer and new officers of the United Church Christmas reading. During the unit leaders, telling of their Women when their December study period, Mrs. Willits told of • various activities and recording a meeting was held on Wednesday the Mormons, their history and very successful year. The, sroll afternoon of last week. The new religious beliefs. call was answered by bringing slate of officers was presented by The stories of carols from dif- gifts for the\ Children's Aid the nominating committee, Mrs. ferent countries were told by Society. L. Warwick, Mrs. Keith Johnston Mrs. Marie Elston, tVlrs.. Bert Christmas greetings were read and Mrs. Mary Campbell. Hastings, Mrs. Lloyd Warwick from Lum Lai Ting, the UCW's Mrs. Jack Nicholson was • and Mrs, Robert Wheeler. The `� sponsored child in Hong Kong. An returned as •president. Past members joined in the singing of increased amount was voted for president is Mrs: Harvey Edgar, each carol after hearing its back- this -,project because twitter, first vice president(Mrs Wendell i,igroundtstory -. f• t, ,� sts:' A donation -was also voted Stamper; second vice president, A tribute was paid to /the for the Sunday School to help in Mrs. Alan Campbell; third vice memory of the late Mrs. J. Wick- their work. president, Mrs. Charles Mathers; stead by Mrs. C. Johnston. A Mrs. ' Nicholson thanked the secretary, Mrs. C. Johnston; beloved member of the TJCW and members; last year's executive treasurer, Mrs. Bert Hastings; church,. she will be long remem- and committees for their co - pianist, Mrs. Glenn Sellers. bered for her willing service in operation and support during the Mrs. Walter Willits opened the various facets of church life, her last year. ' meeting with a devotional ser- love of children and her faithful During the social time follow - vice, assisted by Mrs. Sparlin* visiting of the aged and ill. ing the meeting, Unit One served Johnston who read the Christmas Mrs. Nicholson conducted the refreshments. Mrs. J. Ostrom speaker for St. Andrew's WMS The Women's Missionary Society of St. Andrew's Presby- terian Church held its Christmas meeting on December 3. The president, Mrs. Robert Arm- strong, gave the invocation and prayer. followed by the singing of "0 Come All Ye Faithful." Mrs. William McKinney read a poem entitled "No S eeter Thing", and a quiz was conducted on children of the Bible by Mrs. J. Mclnnes. Because of the absence of Mrs. William Ford, Mrs. J. Conn pre- sided at the piano. • The minutes and correspond- ence were read by the secretary, Mrs. Gordon Wall. A total of 90 visits had been made by the members. Reports of the various committees of the society were read by each convener and ap- proved. A brief business period was conducted, followed by the singing of "Joy to the World". Mrs. Wilfrid Congram selected the scripture reading from Matt- hew 25 and gave the meditation entitled "Gifts that Talk". God so laved the world that He gave His only begotten Son: That is why we have Christmas — to celebrate, to rejoice in, to remember the greatest gift God has given to man — His Son. That baby boy, born into a poor family, was des- tined to change the course of his- tory. Jesus has shown us a God of concern, a God of peace, and a God of mercy and justice. Most of all He has shown us a God of love, for Jesus loved totally and un- reservedly, with that love which went all the way to Calvary. Mrs. Congram continued, God so loved the world that He gave His Son. What a gift --- a gift that really talked! All gifts say some- thing. How can our gifts point to Jesus Christ?" Jesus said on one occasion, "Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, he have done it unto me". He made reference to ser- vice to the hungry, the naked; the lonely, the sick and the prisoner — that is service where there is no thought of return, because the action is done purely for love's sake. "Our gifts can sayy much about the love of Jesus Christ ,depend- ing on the motive of the giver: We also need to give of ourselves. Whatever our gifts let us make • them talk of the love of Christ in our own hearts," Mrs. Congram said in closing. Miss Leah Currie led the meet- ing in prayer and the offering was dedicated by Mrs. Robert Gal- braith. The guest speaker, Mrs. John Ostrom, gave a very thoughtful and impressive address on "The Real Meaning of Christmas", taking the audience back to pond- er over the events of 1,974 years ago and seeking, with the help of God's Spirit, to understandthe wonder and the glory of what took place in Bethlehem when Jesus came into the world to be our Lord and Saviour. Luke, being a physician, gives details that other gospel writers have omit- ted. In Luke 2:1-5 we are told of the time, place and manner of His coming. Jesus was born when the 4th monarchy in the days of Au- gustus Caesar was at its height. Judah had become a province of the Roman Empire. The world was at peace. How fitting that the Prince of Peace should come at that time, one of the loveliest per- iods of the year. It was also foretold in Micah 5:3 that Jesus was to be born at Bethlehem which means "house of bread". How fitting that here the Bread of Life should be born — in Bethlehem, the royal city for the Jews. In conclusion, Mrs. Ostrom re- marked that Jesus' coming was at she right time, ordained of God, to send into this sinful world the Saviour. The place of His coming was also according to God's perfect plan — Bethlehem the royal city of David. The man- ner. of His coming was unique and beautiful. Mrs. Ostrom -was thanked by Mrs. Jack McKague for her most meaningful and helpful message, and was presented with a gift as a token of gratitude. The meeting was concluded with the singing of "Holy Night, Peaceful Night", and prayer by Mrs. J. McInnes, after which a social hour was er(joyed. Senior Citizens re-elect officers FORDWICH — The Senior Citi- zens held their December meet- ing in the newly renovated com- munity hall. There were 54 members and nine visitors present. lev. Charles Forrest chaired the meeting for the election of of- ficers. All officers were elected for another year : President, Miss R. Johnston; secretary, Mrs. S. Bride; assistant secretary, Miss Minnie McElwain; treasurer of New Horizons Fund, Clarence Carswell ; treasurer of Senior Citizens Funds, Mrs. J. Warrell. A very enjoyable program fol- lowed, under the direction of the committee, Miss M. McElwain, Mrs. Kirby and Mr. and Mrs. S. Johnston. Bruce Robertson, principal of Howick Central School, sang several numbers and accom- panied himself on guitar. The Siefert h'amily played and sang and the program committee pre- sented a skit as well as musical numbers. Cards and dancing rounded out the Inteeting followed by a Christ- mas lunch. and opened the meeting with .acall to -wo.rship. "As with Glithessi Men oat std" was s *ig •Se ptHol" was read` by a J, Crust. ey. ditati( !has 'oaf' i ►y of Christmas" s" which was rcac by Mrd, Victor Y b1ut:;A prayerw gI h3r , l i t + loalkey. Sick and shut -ix li cal Weare recorded. The seat,"s: report wit given by *Ira. McBurney and the treasurer's report by Mrs, Yonghlut. The roll call was aa_nswered. With a. Everyone Christmas vets+o coureading, a�,rhi sensentribstoryted or pby om, `'Whsle I Shep-t- herds Watched 'Their . Flocks by Night" was sung. Mrs. ; Nicholson closed the meeting with a prayer. Mrs. Steffier head unit BRUSSELS --- Mrs. W. Miller; reporting for the nominating committee, brought in the new slate of officers for 1975 when the Christmas meeting of the after- noon unit of the United."Church Women was held at the home of Mrs. Roy Cousins. The list Of of- ficers fficers is as follows: honorary past president, Mrs. H. Thomas; it. president, Mrs. H. Steffler; first vice president, Mrs. W. Miller; second vice president, Mrs. C. Hemingway; secretary, Meas,. V. k. Hupfer; assistant, Mrs. William if Bea , m; treasurer, Miss Mao Skeln; pianist, ,Mrs. Thomas; bz assistant, Mrs. W. Turnbull; pro- gram committee, Mrs. J. Smith, • Mrs. Hemingway, Miss L. Lucas. 24 Fourteen members and two visitors were in attendance and vk34 visitations were recorded. Mrs. Steffler was in charge of• the Christmas prograrn which took the form of a skit: , Mrs. 14, Smit, „Miss Lucas fed . M A REV. T. K. HA N• ,Roctor MRL.<'HARRY *TOGO, Organic: and ;hot leaser, SUNDAY, mow* to- . . Advo s 8;30 a.m.—Holy Common% r breakfost'foliowing 11:00 a.m.'—Family service; -Children's activity session in pariah hall tMEETIN.05 Thurs., Dec, 12 -Altar Guild meeting at home Of " Mrs. Ruth King, 2:30 p.m. Hemingway, in shepherd�v turne,z were the madam: ar-, the parts entitled "The Night That Was". The members of the group joined in singing Christmas carols throughout ' the program. Mrs. Steffler led inrayer fol- lowed by a short meditation. The scripture, from the first chapter of St. Luke's Gospel, was read by Mrs. W. Turnbull., The offering was dedicated and a poem, "The Christmas Guest", was read by Mrs. Steffler. Christmas cards were signed for absent and former members 'of the group. Mrs. Steiner offered prayer to bring the meeting to a dose. S. S. concert BLUEVALE -- The Presbyter- ian Church Sunday School held its Christmas concert on Sunday afternoon with Wayne Baswick as chairman. A large crowd attended and enjoyed the recita- tions, skits, musical selections and Christmas songs and carols. Santa visited to distribute`gifts to the children and a social hour followed. 14,• • Christmas OeninT Jew�liers 1 RIW4 •x3P: Sr: JP SexFxRarglIrxR,rs SigxF� Diamond Treasures by oIumbia At Most Engaging Prices We also carry a beautiful selection bf FAMILY RINGS:AND STONE RINGS for both ladies and men gewavavaxzwakasomitwswatvavw CHRISTMAS MAGIC With an eye on Practicability. From elegant secretary desks and curio cabinets' to serving carts . . . you will see an outstanding selection of gifts for the home, the most wel- come gifts of all from .. MIDDLETON'S?: HOME FURNISHINGS 244k. MIDDLETON'S HOME 'FURN OPEN DAILY FROM�SnuM 3 9:00 a•m.r 6:00p ans FRIDAYS 9:00 a.m. �-- 9:00 p.m. 3571411 . WINGHAM 4 0 0 •