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Oron W.klyTimo, WdnodayDoeber5, 193 ___ Where to from here In speaking recently witb our granddaughter who is in ber second year ini an Executive Secretary course at.Durhamn Coilege we were informed that at least fifty percent of ber classmates were in their forties and had young families at home. It is another mark that the young generation are now facing. It is more tda competition for jos within their own age group. It is competition with a another generation, more mature, more knowledgeable, and ikely thought to be more responsible. 1In a recent article in the Toronto Star recenlly il was pointed out that there were only Iwo reporters under the age of thirty and these two were only slightly under the 30 threshold. The copy boys are now wellintoI their twenties where in the pasîthe group would be in the mid to high teens. The market of jobs is cerÏainly a concern for tie young and their parents. There seems to be littie hope that a change wiil come swiftly as in past recessions.' Businesses are stili closing and those that are makinig progress are making progress with fewer workers. It was only a few weeks ago that niany became upset when Bell Canada spoke of a four day working week and sought compensation from Unemploymenît Insurance for the fifth day of work whicb would be undertaken on a share basis. The plan was turned aside as no doubt it should have been ini iis particular case. But many at Bell no doubt now face some form of job cut or layoff. In Europe many of the big-name companies are reducing the bours in the work week with a varying degree of wage reduction accompanying the work reduction. It is not a matter of working 32 bours and being paid for 40 hours. This has yet to surface here in North Anierica but we should not be surpnised if il does. Many look to education't0 fil in the holes as well as retraining. We ask retraining for what?, It was only a couple of weeks ago that Durhami College opened what has been called the state-of-the-art training centre in the old chocolate factory, Whitby.> Pre-apprenticeship progranis in tool and die, advance machinîst, carpentry, building maintenance, mechanic, computer courses, golf course equipment, heaing, plumbing, airconditioning, welder-fitter and vehicle mechanics are some of the course being offered. lî seems that these sanie courses have been offered in the past and that to-day the market is flooded with unemployed having such training. Recovery may well be a long road in which we travel te fmnd answers for the day that individuals cas enjoy a meaningful and ful life. The late 1 980s are certainly not a sample to be repeated in the near future, if ever. The materialistic world could well be far behind. The work.of volunteers Attending the presentation of the Heritage Plaque to the Newcastle Hall Board asd the opening of the H-istorical roomn in the Hall brought home once more the part volunteers play in the community. It is an important part and one that makes a centre a community wbere neighbours are truly neighbours and communuty life is greatly enhanced. It is the expenditure of tme, the use of knowledge and experience and a sincere interest in the community that drives the volunteers te provide their services in the interest of al people. It Was evident in Newcastle on Saturday both in attendance of people and the exhibits for the public te enjoy. One more thanks to the volunteer. Kendal Column, by Phyllis Lowery Anoduer cold weî weekend, I really don't know which is better, rain or snow, one we don't have te shovel but the danipness sceens to gel right 10 your bones. THiis is dute time of year for aches and pains, which we really don't need, as il is the busiest lime of the year. Meetings, parties and more meetings plus shopping. Every year I promise myself that I am going 10 start getting ready earlier, but the sanie old thing happens and 1 find myself wiîh not much âmne left and a lot 10 do. At least 1 amn not unique, everyone seems te be in the same boat. There was a good attendance at churclu, the service opened with Rev. Black welcoming us all. The opening hymn was, "Break Forth O Living Light." Ian Savage led in the Invitation to Worship and the Prayer of Approach. The hymn, "Tomorrow Christ Is Coming" was sung, followed by the Prayer of Self-Examination and due Words of Assurance. Chad Switzer and Phyllis Lowery gave the Advent Reading and lit the Second Candie of Advent. The children were called te the front, they placed their White Oifts in the baskets. Rev. Black told themn that today we were talking about gifts. He asked themn if they liked to receive gifîs? He asked them why do we give gifts, they said that it was to show that you liked somecone, that it was a way te say thanks, to show that we care for someone, that they are special. ,God gave us a special gift, He gave us Jesus, He gave us His son te show us His love, to help us when we are having a bard tinie, se that we may know that God loves us and is always with us. The children's hynin was, "Once Upon A Tme They Wenit." The scripture readings were taken from 1 Corinthians 1: 18-25 and Matthew 1: 18-23. The sermon was titled, 'Tough Love, The Manger and The Cross'. Tlhe prophesies were that a king would come and that bce would be called Emmanuel, and you will have life in ail ils fullness. God gave us His son asd said that He was te be called Jesus. Jesus became a human being se that He could be as example of God's love, and teacb us how te live in a new relationship with God and our fellow human beings. The Bible says God became a human being. That is what the word Incarnation means. God actually became a human being like you and me. In many faillis people were always striving te clmb up to God to become like him, In Christian faith God came down te earth in the person of Jesus, and actually became a hum an being. This is one of the great wonders and mysteries of ail times. It is a good thing God did il and a script written by some dramatist or nio one would believe it. A lot of people do not believe it as it is. But the Christian faillu affirms that God became a human in the person of Jesus. Mark doesn't try to tell how God became a humas being, the Apostle Paul ignores the beginning of Incarnation, and John's gospel says, in the beginning was the Word and the Word brought light to mankind. The three who do try 10 explain the Incarnation, Matthew, Luke and John, are all trying to make the sanie point in a draniatic way. What is ife in al it's fuilness, is il two cars, a new home, a lot of moncy, prestige? No, it is Life in ail it's peace, contentment, hope. Christmas is nieaningless if we forget the power of the Incarnation. It is the greatest story ever told, il bas the power 10 change lives, te îransform individuals and the world. It frightens people to dath... even Christians: especially Christians. That is why we bury the manger under wrapping paper and tinsel. We turn the Cross mbt jewelry and bumper stickers and we pretend Pentecost just plain didn't happen, il is a figment of someone's imagination. We do Ibis because we don't want te believe, we want t0 but we are afraid 10 believe. We do net wanî 10 believe that the manger was a cold, danip, unhealthy place, girl a bed, or even a roon at the inn. The cross was one of the cruelest instruments of torture, used on common criminals, political prisoners. Jesus was crucified flot because He was one' of these but because He gave people hope for something more than the temple or government was giving them. The Incarnation represents Love. Tough Love, not sloppy sentimentality. Christmias is meaningless if we forget the power of Incarnation. This is what'Christianity is ail about, the ability ta live life nmore fully, te tara despair to hope, fear into courage and hatrcd into love. The awareness of the relationsbip between the created order and the creator, which gives significance to your life, and the lives of others. The birth of Jesus, born in a stable, was the beginning of God's life as a human being bere on earth and the end was when Jesus was crucified on the cross. Christnmas is three weeks away. the stores are pushing ail inds of things te buy. 'he T.V. is showing ail the wonderful toys, trying to part us from our cold bard cash. ln the Christian churclu we are celebraîing Advent, il began last Sunday. It is a Holy season, a magical season; il is a tume 10 remember God's love. God's teugh love. The power of Christmas is that il helps enable us 10 better cope with the world in whîch we ive. The hymn, "0f The Father's Love Begotten", the Prayer of Thankfulness was given -and due Offering followed by the Prayer of Concern and Commitrment. The closing hynin was "0O Little Town of Bethlehem." NexI Sunday following the service there will be a Pot-luck Sandwich Lunch with the children in the Sunday School Room and decorating for Christmas. - On Tuesday, December 141h the members of Kendal Shiloh Congregations are invited 10 join Newtonviile for a Pot-luck Supper and carol sing. Newtonville C.E. Room, finie 6:30 p.m. Bring along a friend. Philosofac.. Why is il duere are so many last minute details when th ere are so many lasI minutes? St. Saviour's Anglican Church MILL STREET ORONO, ONTARJO Interlm MhIlIster: Rev. Robert Hlartley 983-9639 SUNDAY SERVICE, SIJNDAY SCEQOL' and YOIJ'fl GROUP 9:30 a.m. ORONO PASTORAL CHARGE, 1ey. Dr. Mervyn RuuseI Marlene Msebraugh, Secretary 993-5702 Church Offie 983-5502- SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12TH Klrby United Church 9:30 a&m. (White Gift Service - Kirby) Orono United Church 11:00 a.m. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19TH Kirby United - Regular Service Orono United - Christinas Cantata by Choir FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24TH Chrlstmas Eve Services Leskard 7 pm. &Oron 8 p. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 26TH Regular Church Services Kirby United 9:30 a.m. Orono United 11:00 a.m. BIBLE STUDY Please note Bible Study is finished for the year. A new course will begin in January. EXPLORERS Wednesday, December 8th Kirby United Church 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. (For both boys and girls.) A.A. meets every Thursday 7:30 pi. * tLAB *tîzw ooczacm» AOWIEFL fT% ORONO, ONTARIO 983-5009 C *r ýml-.........,....,ý.ýý..ý.ý....ý. 1