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The Huron Expositor, 1984-12-12, Page 19A18 — THE HURON EXPOSITOR, DECEMBER 12, 1984 HENSALL AND AREA Christmas spirit evident in Hensall Correspondent BERTHA MacGREGOR 262-2025 Carmel Church PCW, Hensall held their Dec. meeting on Dec. with a pot -luck dinner. President Dorothy Taylor presided for the meeting which fpllowed, Elizabeth Faber was In.chprge of the devotional. Mrs. Taylor gave a presentation on Christmas articles found in the Bible, Mrs. Kenneth Knight was the guest speaker giving an exchtlent message on "The Gift of Christmas". The following , officers were elected: president, Margaret Hoggarth; vice-presi- dent, and secretary, Cathy Bell; treasurer. Marlene Bell; associate members, Jean Snell; Glad Tidings secretary, Emma Camp- bell; supply committee, Eleanor Thompson and Winnie $kea; Cradle Roll, Elizabeth Faber; pianist, Edith. Bell; cards and treats, Cathy Bell; quilting, Martha McGregor and Gertie Moir; friendship and service, Florey e Hyde; Queensway representative, Marylin Campbell; group leaders, Marlene. Bell; Cathy Bell, Martha McGregor, It was decided to install a loud speaker system and a donation was made to the Board of Managers. Shut-in boxes will be packed Dec: 12. The next meeting is Jan. 7 in the afternoon. UNIT 4 CHRISTMAS MEETING • Nan Britton opened the Christmas meeting of Unit 1 of the Hensall United Church with a poem, followed by singing. Mary Roobol reported that she had delivered or mailed 57 cards during 1984 including 16 Christmas cards, She requested each member bring an unused card to the January meeting. Myrtle Sherritt reported total givings to date of$950.75, Hilda Payne reported on the business of the UCW annual meeting. Shirley Luther had the study and obsc tvcd the impact that Christmas has on everyone. Dorothy Mickle and Evelyn Flynn served Christmas cake and lunch, provided by all the ladies. COMMUNION SERVICE Rev. Kenneth Knight conducted the Communion at Carmel Presbyterian Church Sunday with Carolyn Love leading the choir in the service of song. Joanne Verlinde played a melody of Christmas music on her guitar; The Arnold Circle Evening Auxiliary decorated the sanctuary for the festive season and had a lighted tree. Choir practice will be held on Thursday evening. The ehdir assisted at the carol service in Cavan Presbyterian Church on December 3 at Exeter. Unit 3 of the Hensall United Church h eld ,their Christmas meeting on Tuesday in the Fellowship Hall. President Dorothy Parker,, read a poem. The worship service was conducted by Dorothy Brintnell, ' A thank you from Edwin Dick and a letter from°Mary Nichol were read. Vera Ross played a melody of Christmas music on the piano, Rev, McDonald showed a film "Merry Christmas. World". Helen" Roberts gave two readings and Marg Cole reported on the bazaar, An exchange of gifts followed and Secret Pals identities were revealed. WINNING STREAK Hensall Bantams continue their winning steak when they managed to come out on`top in the close game against Huron Park on Dec. 5, Jim Dickins assisted by Rob Taylor opened the scoring for Hensall in the first period only to have Huron Park ice it a minute later. Jim Dickens from Chris Campbell again scored to open the second period. Huron Park tied the score a minute later. In the third period, the fans were kept on their feet as the boys battled from one end of Or ice to the other, Brian Moir, assisted by Rob Taylor scored fur Hensall midway through the third period. With a minute left in the game, Huron Park pulled their goalie to play six attackers as Hensall was serving a hooking penalty. Jason !manse was fed the puck by Brian Moir from the face off, and skated to the empty 14uron Park net to score. Both teams played an excellent game. The next home game will be Dec,12 when Hensall will host Exeter. • program'of readings and Belva Fuss played. several Christmas carols on the piano. An exchange of gifts was made revealing the identity of the Secret Sisters. All enjoyed a pot luck lunch of Christmas goodies. PERSONALS • The Young Teens met on Friday evening in the United Church fellowship hall. The study for the evening was on "Prejudice". Steven McCullough opened the meeting and the leaders for the discussion were Pam Mallette and Sharon Wurm, The next meeting will be a recreation night on Dec. 21 when the group will be going swimming and return to the church for a pizza party. The Hensall United Church carol singers who treated residents and shut-ins to the sound of their voices on Sunday evening were very much enjoyed. Bertha MacGregor returned' home after spending several days visiting with her son and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Don MacLaren, Jodi and Brooke in Oakville. CAROL SINGING The United'Church Sunday School held their carol sing and Christmas party on Sunday evening. The various departments along with their teachers and some of the parents, went throughout the village singing carols and wishing everyone a Merry Christmas. Upon returning to the church they enjoyed cookies and hot chocolate. Santa arrived, in his busy schedule and visited with the children having each child sit on his knee and talk with him. He brought along a nice big candy bag for each child and then left on his merry way to his next destination. REBEKAH CHRISTMAS MEETING The Christmas meeting of Amber Rebekah Lodge 349 was held on Dec. 5 with N,G, Eunice • Aikenhead presiding, assisted by V.G. Lois Jones. A donation was made to the Huron Day Centre for the Homebound for their work. Following the meeting there was a short Christmas pageant in Hensall (Continued from Page A I?) Those singing in the Junior Choir were Robert Gackstetter. 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