Halton Hills Newspapers

Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), December 15, 1982, p. 19

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GeorgetownActon Wednesday Dec B7 Biblical interpretation of symbols at meet The ladles of SL held tbe final meeting IMS In Luxton Memorial Hall December with six teen member present Tbe meeting opened with the prayer Roll call was In the form of a home made cookie exchange Bab Mitchell Vice President was in charge of tbe meeting Mabel Barkman read the minutes of the November meeting which were adopted as presented Marion Storey gave the treasurers report making a mention of the returns to date of the baxaar and tea on November Louise Lindsay ex pressed her gratitude to all the members who had coopetated to make the Christmas bazaar such a great Especially the tea of which Mrs Lindsay the able convener Mrs Mitchell conveyed a message of thanks from Penny Bnstow for all the kind remembrances she had received during her stay In hospital Clarke read a report from the living message and part of a letter she bad received from the wife of an Anglican priest the work of the church at her husbands parish in Bay A great part of the church work Is devoted to tbe furthering of native crafts and skills and in training lay people among the Eskimo to minister to their own people Mrs Mitchell thanked the members who had assisted at the reception following the funeral of George Paul Si will host the World Day of Prayer in March A discussion was held regarding a guest or the service It was decided to send a donation to the Mothers Union and also to send the usual Christmas remembrance to Laurie Dexter and his family serving In the far north Plans were made for the usual Christmas visits to Manor and nursing homes to members of the parish The January meeting will be on the second Wednesday and will take the form of a pot luck supper Lunch was arranged for the Party on Sunday In January June Tribe gave as her meditation bib teal Interpretation of most of the popular Christ mas symbols as an answer to the question Where is the Christ of Christmas The Christmas wreath Is a sign of eternal life in Christ Jesus and in ancient times was a symbol of victory In Psalms 100 vs lweare reminded to make a Joyful sound all ye lands in the ringing of bells The candy cane reminds us of the Shepherds crook and of Jesus the Good Shepherd who said am good shepherd and know My and am known of men Tbe while of the candy cane Is the sign of purity and the red stripes represent the blood of sacrifice Of the gifts and spices the group was reminded of David who said purge me with hyssop and I shall be clean r We should not let ordinary Christmas gifts obscure our vision of Jesus the most precious of all gifts In Christmas lights we are reminded of church candles and John 12 In which Christ said 1 am the light of the world go shine for Me The star on the top of the Christmas tree reminds us of the star of the east which guided the Shepherds to the manager where the Baby Jesus lay Finally holly makes us think of the crown of thorms with which the Roman soldiers mocked Jesus and tbe berries represent drops of blood holly wreath should be to us a crown of glory Mrs Tribe dosed her meditation with prayer and the following poem by Helen Snick May the peace and love of Jesus Christ Go with you in your way And bless your home and loved ones In Spirit Christinas Day May the Joy of Gods bright promise The advent of His Son live evermore within each heart And comfort everyone May the faith of old time prophets Be with you where you are And may the Truth of Gods own word your Christmas Star The meeting closed with the Mlipah Benediction followed by a tasty lunch Daughters of Knox Name that tune is game at meeting The Christmas meeting of the Daugh ters of Knox was in Mary Anderson room on Decembers A delicious buffet dinner preceded the meeting Two associate members and two guests were welcomed by president Pink Margaret Toth gave the nominations committee report The worship portion of the program was conducted by Margaret Toth Various Christ mas symbols were distributed to several readers who in turn read a scripture and then placed the appropriate symbol in a container on the table A lighted candle In the centre of the container symbolized Christ the Centre Suitable carols and hymns were sung throughout this worship service Jane Robertson then conducted a game entitled Name That Tune The group was divided in half and competed In naming a carol in as few notes as possible as the result of clues presented by Jane The winner was tbe last person on the remaining team and was presented with a prize Following this the exchange gifts were selected by matching half of a Christmas card with the second half on It an interesting had a good time at the the gifts evening and everyone last meeting for urban pest control licenced SALE W00DBURNING STOVES REST OF TRACTOR TRAILER LOAD MUST GO SAVE UP TO 50 OFF CV2Q00 quipped L C Approved lot Government Grant Other Ho vol fireplace inset avails bio at reduced prices Complete inventon of all pipe and needs Open to 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