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Jean Stairs heads Acton Baptist con Lightning once hit church SECTION A THE December Page Continued from rough a long lime member of congregation whose husband was organist at the church for yean said she ill has Ihe metal loops and pole which her father used to lelher his horses Sundays However the Acton fire brigade managed to save the rest of the church Repairs were made touting until 1057 when lightning struck the church during a severe storm splintering the celling Lucki ly no tire started The storm created a huge task for the members of the congregation at the lime It meant a new electrical system a new roof and a new heating system were needed in the old church The members stilt managed to bear financial burden In 19M renovations were made to the Interior of the church and a large wooden cross was hung at from In the baptistry given by Rev Stanley and Mrs Gammon a couple who had the longest ministry In the Acton Baptist Churchs history Child abuse workshop a success Herald Special The trainers workshop on child abuse being sponsored cooperatively by the Ha Hon Childrens Aid Society Ilalton board of education and the regional health de partment has been termed a great success Attending the workshop arc people from the various service and educa tion systems dealing with chil dren In region Guest speakers at the work- shop that Is being taught by Dr of the Univers ity or Guelph are Dr Herb provincial Joe Jacobs and Morg Kapuske managing director of Par ents Anonymous The long range goals of the workshop are to train profess ionals within the service and education systems to provide early detection and early in tervention in cases child These professionals in turn will train others within heir systems and It will pay off In a wider community committment to the prevent ion of child abuse Impatience prompts overuse of Id first In the history of the Acton Baptist Chorea lo have a woman Jean Stain took the role of pastor early last month rattling the challenge of leading a of A young enthusiastic woman Pastor Stair originally from Ottawa photo plays and participation of choirs and Instruments have brought that familiar feeling of the season We celebrate birth of Christ and remember that this Is the reason for the holiday Yet even with this renewed faith there is still the posh toward commercialism hurryup attitude even among church members Why Christians among others still use the short term Xmaa Is beyond my corn- enough would never use X but campaign at I have done for years Give the Son of God Kid due use His correct name and refuse to accept from anyone Personally I would buy noth ing If It was advertised under Xmaa It is an Insult to the holiness of the God I love Please dont write or phone to tell me that X Is Latin or any of that other nonsense How many people do you know who speak Latin as an every day language Many people use the name of Christ only as a swear word and cannot bear to see or hear the name of Christ u the Son of God This only shows their Ignorance and reminds them of their sin Still a chance to purchase that one last gift for a friend or relative This one may be a little expensive but Is well worth the cost The Victor Handbook of Bible Knowledge Gilbert Been is listed as help to teachers pastors and parents This book would be well used any home and Its over 1300 Illustrations explain life in bible times I would love to bear from my readers over the Christmas week Write to mo at Carole St Georgetown or phone Did you remember to write to missionaries listed In your church directory These people are giving up their life In their own country and the closeness of family and friends and will feel It at Christmas Even though it may be late for the Christmas malls to get through wrile anyway Let them know you are praying for them and of them often Then make it a habit to write regularly Even 1 was late in getting one letter off With the rush of extra writing for Christmas columns it slipped my mind but send it 1 did I hope the Von Zubens in Rae Lake will forgive me for that IN THE CHURCHES We join with Santa in wishing our customers a Very Happy Holiday George Nick Staff McGibbon Hotel DOWNTOWN GEORGETOWN correct them It will be time well spent They may be funny but they are the future of our nation and time spent now could have results In your future at well as theirs It seems the children and youth of today have no personal difcipline Are we letting the example either good or badT Make an effort now it will be the best Christmas present you could give The Interior or the church features three rows of aisles an brown wooden beams in the celling A large wooden crass erected In ihe front of the was by a fanner minister of church Rev Unity Caramon and his wife Herald photo Take lime this year to talk to children Our kids do say the funniest things Art discovered a money maker in this but we have always known it Ask them about Christmas and when you find yourself surprised by their inaccuracies take the time lo GLAD TIDINGS May each the days of Christmas bring you added delights and joys RESTAURANT Main St 8775106 Goddo here Jan 16 Canadian rock group Goddo described in one recent poll as the most popular Toronto music returns to for a second concert Jan IS In what la expected to become the first in a series of rock concerts at the Junction Formerly the WayJay the club hotted about three rock concerts two years ago Including one by Goddo and is currently lending Its stage to Opry North live taping forthepopuIarCFGMradloprogram Junction holds a teen danco tomorrow night Tuesday and hope GoddoB appearance Jan id will draw an audience for ongoing rock concerts there From The Friendly Folks at I MOUNTAIN DEW RESTAURANT i HOLIDAY HOURS Christmas Eve pm a I Christmas Day Boxing Day New Years Eve New Years Day 2 pm 8 pm pm 9 pm pm 9 p rn blessings to As Christmas bells ring out their message of good cheer we want to extend our best wishes to all our wonderful patrons 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