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12- PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, January 10, 1995 pu Ru RA ROTI NN RI DI PIE WAV IN _. Roots re Look at brighter side of January Year-enc meetings occurring January is moving right along and we are now one third of the way through. We are due for a January thaw any day now. So many are complaining about the cold weather...but rather than grouch, let us look on the bright side. ) Winter Birds Brighten Garden Although most of our feath- ered friends are spending win- ter in the sunny south, many species of beautiful birds re- main throughout the winter. You can attract chickadees, grobeaks, blue jays, cardinals and sparrows to your garden this season by providing them with food, water and shelter says Ontario Minister of Food horticulturist. Birds need trees and shrubs for shelter, but the key to attracting them is a de- pendable food supply. Sympathy Our deepest sympathy goes Mabel (OF=111 '(=]¢ out to wife Helen and family in the loss of her beloved husband Rev. Harry Atkinson, who grew up in Nestleton and had a host of friends there. A very fine friend in every sense of the word to so many. He will be sadly missed by friends and relatives. Nestleton United Church On Sunday, Jan. 8, first Sun- day after Epiphany, Robert and Carol Mairs greeted a good at- tendance of worshippers and guests to the service at Nestle- ton United. : Baptisms held at Burns on Sunday Florence pa LETC II | This being my first news col- umn in this new year, I would like to wish everyone all the best for 1995 and trust that eve- ryone had a happy holiday sea- son with friends and loved ones. There was a good attendance at Burns on Sunday morning being a special service with the Sacrament of Baptism. Bap- tism was administered to Ed- ward David and Vanessa Emi- ly, infant daughter of Edward and Kerry Powell. During the service, Glen Porter favored us with a selection on the flute "What Child is This?" Coffee and a time of fellowship was en- joyed afterwards in the lower hall. The Eleanor Knight Group of the W.M.S. met at the home of Lois Daw on Tuesday after- noon. President Ruth Oliver chaired the meeting. Bernice Gardner was in charge of the worship. "Standing at the Por- tol" was sung for the opening hymn. Psalm 23 was read. Ber- nice's meditation was titled "Another Year" followed with prayer. Offering received and dedicated. Several items of business were dealt with as well as planning the meetings for 1995. Lois served us lovely re- freshments. The Ladies' Bible Class will meet at the home of Lexie Pet- tus on Tuesday afternoon of this week at 2:30 p.m. Results of the euchre party on Thursday night are as follows: 10 tables were played. Ladies first prize went to Margaret Gall, second - Violet Cole, third - Ruby Smith (Port Perry). Men's first prize went to Malcolm All- bright, second - Orvis Jamieson and third - Alvin Spencer. Lone hands Don Linton. Door prize winners Julie Andrews and Hervey Painter. Share the wealth Erma Wood. Next euchre at the Communi- ty Centre will be on Thursday, Jan. 19. Debbie Batten, who is pres- ently travelling with the musi- cal group "Up with People" en- joyed two weeks during the Christmas holidays with her parents, Ross and Diane Bat- ten. One afternoon while she was home, Diane hosted an Open House enabling friends to come and chat with Debbie. I understand Debbie will be spending a few weeks touring Florida, and then travelling to Europe. Laurence Doble of Mississau- ga visited with his sister Flor- ence Ashton on Thursday. Gerry and Betty Emm have returned home having spent Christmas in Fort Lauderdale. Bernice and Jean Gardner had a full house of visitors dur- ing the holiday season. Visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Bob Ervine, Newcastle, Mr. and Mrs. David Manns, Daryl and Sandy of Oshawa, Frank McKimm and Chris and Mr. and Mrs. Steve Gardner and Shawn, all of Oshawa, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Westfall and Trevor, Hamilton, Blanche and Rees Williams and Mary and Mel Briscoe of Ash- burn, Eddy Bonnell, Whitby, Donna Bonnell and Larry Strank, Oshawa, and Mr. and Mrs. Ron Stewart, Joshua and Brian of Guelph. During the Christmas holi- days, I enjoyed a bus trip to Frankenmuth, Michigan, trav- elling as far as Wooster Ohio, with friends Glenna Miller and Helen Batten, Oshawa and Judy Gibson from Niagara on the Lake. Each evening we en- Joyed Gospel Music Concerts. The Christmas lighting at Frankenmuth was quite spec- tacular, but not a trace of snow. Have a good week! Rev. David Shearman con- ducted the service, opening with the Approach. Hymn "O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing" with Carol Mairs at the piano. Kate Mairs played the prelude when the worshippers were assembling. The minis- ter's sermon "Baptism is a call- ing by name...a symbol of love in God's name". An excellent sub- ject for Sunday. Scripture was read by Robert Mairs based on Isaiah 43. Re- sponsive reading from Psalm Kate Mairs sang a fine solo "It Is a Wonderful World" with Carol Mairs at the piano. The children's story was in- teresting, told by the minister, followed by hymn "Jesus Loves Me". Many witnessed the beauti- ful Sacrament of Baptism sol- emnized at the service with Rev. David Shearman officiat- ing, assisted by Richard MacK- enzie. Those presented for baptism were: Benjamin Val Priebe, Christopher Ryan Priebe and Steven William Priebe, chil- dren of Ruth Elizabeth Smith and John Charles Priebe, for in- itiation into the body of Christ through Baptism. After the ceremonies were completed, the visitors were warmly welcomed by both the mingster and the congregation. We welcome into our church and the community these chil- dren, our newest little mem- bers, through the initiating rite of the church. Our very best wishes to this family. A baptismal party was held following the church service at the home of Yvonne and Val Priebe in Caesarea. Arnold Williams. and Robert Mairs gathered the offering. Service closed with singing "The Lord's Prayer", hymn "Songs of Thankfulness", Bene- diction and "Go Now In Peace", followed by Three Fold Amen. Notices The UCW will meet at the home of Arlene Malcolm on Wednesday, Jan. 11 at 8 p.m. Nestleton = Congregational meeting to follow a pot luck lunch after the morning service on Jan. 29. Requested Prayer for the Year Tonight I pray...that as the year goes by...I shall grow bet- ter, kinder, less afraid, and easi- er to live with. Often, I grouch about the way the table's laid. As if it matters how the dishes lie! When there is bread en- bough to satisfy! Tonight I pray that, as the months are spent, I shall look. everin my heart to see... If there be ought unclean...no evil thing! To grow and spread its branches over me: But only good alone shall lift its head...and only kind and gentle words be said. Tonight I pray that this year shall bring no sudden rich- es...only just enough for every day's small need...a warm clean bed...strength for the going and be it smooth or rough...And al- ways, God, a light to guide and bless.and in my heart a song...for happiness. Back to routine as January settles in Well, it's back to routine this week. The children will be back to school so please watch out for the buses on the road again. The snow conditions were great for cross-country skiing and snowmobiling over the weekend. The snow-covered trees in the bush were picture perfect. The Durham Health Council will hold an information session on Friday, Jan. 13, 2-4 p.m. at the Latcham Centre. The public is encouraged to attend. The im- plementation of a multi-service agency which will allow access to all health and support servic- es in our region is being consid- ered. Come and be informed. Please call 985-8871 with your news for next week's col- umn. Scugog Island United Church Our church family were sorry to hear that Rev. Harry Atkin- son passed away on Jan. 1. Our sympathy is extended to Mrs. Helen Atkinson, Dave and Lin- da Atkinson. We have many fond memories of Rev. Atkinson preaching at our church during many summers. Rev. Atkinson had a wonderful gift of ministry and we are grateful that he shared it with his friends on Scugog Island. Our church programs are" back to routine this week. The Lectionary Bible Study will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 10 at 1:30 p.m. at S.1.U.C. The High School Supper Club will gather on Tuesday, Jan. 10 from 6-7:30 p.m. at S.1.U.C. Choir practice will be held on Thursday, Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. The Youth Group will meet on Friday, Jan. 13 from 6-7:30 p-m.atS.I.U.C. Sunday morning, we wel- comed Aaron Ashbridge into our church family through bap- tism. Aaron is the son of [an and Leanne Ashbridge. Proud big brother is Steven. Written annual reports are due on Jan. 15 and financial an- nual reports are due Jan. 29. Please submit them to Karen Davis. For pastoral care, call Elaine Barber at 985-4094. It looks like winter has set- tled in and the rush of the holi- day season is over and, now it is time for year-end meetings for Greenbank community and church: Sunday School Annual Meeting,Wednesday, Jan. 11 at 7:30 p.m.; Greenbank Cemetery Board Meeting Wednesday, Jan. 11 at 7:30 p.m., both meet- ings in Greenbank Church basement. Greenbank United Church Annual Meeting, Thursday, Jan. 19, 8 p.m. with the Official Board Annual Meet- ingondJan.25at 8 p.m. Next Sunday, Jan. 15, Church and Sunday School will be at 11 a.m. with the teen class performing their puppet play "This Little Light of Mine". All are invited to come and enjoy an hour.-of fellowship with your : neighbors. The Folk Musi¢ Society are opening their 1995 year of mu- sic on Saturday evening, Jan. 14, with singer James Keel- ghan. For further information and tickets call 985-8351. I have been asked to put out a request for an upright cabinet that the Brownies are looking for to store books in. If anyone would donate or the Brownies could purchase for a small fee, please call 985-3723. For anyone interested in the project Picnic Shelter, the com- mittee are waiting to hear about applications to Township of Scugog and jobsOntario re grants. Meanwhile, plans are being drawn up and the Board of Directors hopes to meet the end of January. The sympathy of the commu- nity to Jim and Judy Gibson on the-recent death of her father Mr. Gilmore of Chelsey, Nova Scotia. We are glad to report that Joan Timms is home from the hospital and we hope she con- tinues to feel better. Steve and Sharon Foster re- turned on the weekend from spending the holidays in Flori- da. While they were out golfin one day, Sharon did what al golfers dream of, she shot a "hole-in-one". Congratulations, Sharon. Euchre results from last Fri- day evening: Ladies First Jean Hunter, Second Jean Rodd, Third Doris Hill, Mens First Harry Hill, Second Neil McLe- od, Third Glen Till, with lucky draw winners Jean Rodd, Fred Olsen and Ruby Dusty. Next eu- chre on Feb. 3 at 8 p.m., Green- bank Community Hall. The Greenbank Women's In- stitute will hold their January meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 18. Roll Call "When you were younger, did you have a special family time?". Shirley Lee will be hosting this meeting at my home, so everyone is welcome. { | | | |