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"A Family Tradition for 131 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, November 25, 1997 - 33 Check out this Cookie Thing! Church and Sunday School this week, Sunday, Nov. 30, will be held in Epsom Church at 9:30 a.m. The Cooking Thing, Collective Kitchen is offer- ing you their best of the season cookie trays as a fundraiser. Mixture of Christmas cookies are $10 a tray. Orders should be placed by Dec. 1. Also gingerbread cook- 1es with children's names printed are available. Contact Suzanne Warner if interested, 985-4760. Utica Daycare held their Coffee Day and Open House on Thursday in honor of National Child Day. There are still note cards for sale and the need for Canadian Tire money to buy toys. These are the current fundraisers. Please support their endeavors. Call 985-8783. We were sorry to hear that Ralph Nottingham had the misfortune to lose the end off two fingers recently. We wish you a speedy recovery. Congratulations to Paul Utica & Epsom and Nancy Kerry on the birth of their son, Robert John, on Sunday, Nov. 16. A baby brother for Emily. Congratulations to Grandma Elva. Mark Kerry was home from Vermilion, Alberta for the weekend. Jeff and Donna Ireland hosted an engagement party on Saturday evening for Mark and his fiancee Karen Karkus of Oshawa. Relatives and friends attended this happy occa- sion. Wedding plans are for April. This coming Sunday, Nov. 20 there will be an afternoon tea and drop-in at the Port Perry Nursing Home to honor Hazel Medd on the occasion of her 90th birthday. This is your invitation to attend. John Warner's mother from Niagara Falls is spending some time at the Warner home in Utica while she recuperates from her recent knee surgery. I'm pleased to report that Jane and John Bradbury have moved into their new quarters just in time to celebrate the holi- days. Sympathy is extended to the Aked family in the recent passing of Stephen's Grandmother Laura Aked in England. Stephen's parents, who were on a cross country trip from Kelowna, B.C., stayed for a visit in Utica after arriving back from their unplanned trip to England which interrupt- ed their holiday plans. The family enjoyed din- ner on Sunday with a visit to Cullen Gardens to cele- brate Mrs. Aked's birthday and then set out on their return trip to B.C. early Monday morning. Nestleton News CHS band hosting craf By Linda Arbuckle Nestleton United Church Sunday, Nov. 23, the door greeters were Rob and Carol Mairs. Rob Mairs was also the scripture reader. The min- istry of music was "The Peace That My Saviour Has Given: accompanied by Karen Yellowlees on the piano. Rev. David Sherman's sermon was "My Kingdom Come". Next Sunday, Nov. 30 the Sacrament of Holy Communion will be observed a the church. ih Friday, Dec. 5 the church will be hosting their Annual Variety Night at 7:30 p.m. at the church. There will be entertainment, Christmas crafts, bake table, door prizes and also an auction. There will be squares and cookies and refreshments served by the Nestleton 4H Group. If anyone has anything to donate to the church, you can contact Art Weir, 986-4630, or Richard MacKenzie, 986- 5598. The Christmas Pageant at the Nestleton United Church will be held on Sunday, Dec. 21. More details to fol- low in coming weeks.' Family News Sunday, Nov. 30, the Cartwright High School Senior Band will be hosting their annual Craft Sale at the Blackstock Rec Centre. This sale will and under are fre be open from 10 a.m. till 4 p.m. Admission is $1 per person (12 years Lunch is available. Hope to see a good turnout at this event. Just think a month fr will be Christmas Day. =~ There will be 4H meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 26 at the Neétleton Community Centre. : ~ Nestleton Presbyterian Church " The congregation of Nestleton Presbyterian Church assembled for the regular services, with Rev. William Fairley in the pulpit. Joyce Taylor was organist and ushers were Harvey Mills and Oliver Rohrer. Shirley Mills taught ~ the Sunday School. Special music was provided by harvey Mills - "He Touched Me" and "Because He Lives". The bibli- cal name for the talk to the Sunday School was "Pilate" who ruled the tribes Responsive Psalm was #132 and Scripture was from II Samuel and St. * John 18. In the sermon, Rev, Fairly spoke of spiritual truth, which gives us strength to trust in God's help in our lives. Next Sunday will be the beginning of "Advent" with the lighting of the First Candle. Lunch and a social time were enjoyed in the Sunday School room after the service. Family supper's at Church on Dec. 12 Happy Birthday this week to Brody Campbell, John Hillis and Eleanor Nicholls. Seagrave Church News Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was celebrated on last Sunday. Marjorie Chambers read the scrip- ture from John 18, verses 33-37. During the chil- dren's time Reverend Carson explained the meaning of communion. The unleavened bread was used by people fleeing Egypt because they had - no time to let the dough Seagrav Ba by ai >, Yale Sandiford rise. His sermon was on celebrating God's Victory. Next Sunday is the first Sunday in Advent when the candle of hope will be lit. The UCW will hold their annual Christmas meeting on Monday, Dec. 8 at the church. It will be preceded by a pot luck lun- cheon at noon. The family night Christmas pot luck supper and program will be held at the Seagrave Church on Friday, Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. Please bring an unwrapped non-perish- able food for White Gift Sunday. That's the news for this week. For next weeks news call Dianne Cooke at 986-3722. he Port Perry & Prince Albert UNITED CHURCHES Minister: Rev. Robert J. Le Page 985-2801 (3 SUNDAY, NOV. 30 Port Perry United Church Morning Worship Port Perry - 10 a.m. Prince Albert - 11:30 a.m. Nursery care always available . Combined Sunday School at Port Perry Church BAHA'I "Rise unto that for which thou wast created." Baha'u'llah For local Baha'i gatherings Call: 985-4582 Attend: Local Baha'i gatherings Info line: Automated, 1-800-433-3284 Books: at Public Library Vision TV: "Baha'i Perspective" - 1st Wed. of every month Write: Baha'is of Scugog, Box 1153, Port Perry LIL 1A9 New Web Site: <http://www.bahai.org>, SERIO] \ iS ANGLICAN CHURCH BLACKSTOCK Rev. Hugh A. Kernohan, Parish Priest Tel: (905) 986-0557 SERVICES TUESDAY, NOV. 25 7:00 p.m. - Eucharist - with Service of Healing 7:30 p.m. - Religious Studies Group SUNDAY. NOV. 30 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT 9:30 a.m. - Choral Eucharist (Church School & Nurseryevery Sunday) \ [eae] CHRISTIAN CENTRE 593 Alma Street (One block south of 7A, west off Old Simcoe) PASTOR JOHN BENSCHOP SUNDAY SCHOOL - 9:45 a.m. SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP -11tam. FRIDAY - 7 :30p.m. Evening Celebration Service Kids Club ages 5-14 Sat. 9:45 am - noon Soloman's Porch ages 13-19 Sat. 7pm-10pm STEP INTO VICTORY For further info call: 985-1346 Manchester & Scugog Island UNITED CHURCHES Come to Church MANCHESTER & SCUGOG ISLAND UNITED CHURCHES Minister Elaine Barber 985-4094 SUNDAY, NOV. 30 HANGING OF THE GREENS SERVICE Scugog Island 9:45 a.m. Christmas Pageant Rehearsal following service. Manchester 11:15 a.m. Sunday School and Nursery Care provided. HOPE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 14480 Old Simcoe Rd (Between 7A & Prince Albert) SUNDAY SERVICES: 10am. &7p.m. Sunday School & Nursery YOUTH PROGRAMS: Wednesday evenings LADIES COFFEE BREAK: Thursday mornings Wheelchair accessible & hearing impaired aides Telephone: 985-9307 1 W.Yel 653 {oTof FT 553 yW=3 (o] LYN [eR {o7:\\ We] [V] (0d, Nolo UNITED CHURCH THE ASCENSION REV. DAVID SHEARMAN B.A., M. Div. SUNDAY, NOV. 30 Sacrament of Holy Communion Blackstock 9:45 a.m. Nestleton 11:15 a.m. <http://www3.sympatico.ca/ shearman/bnuc.html> THE NEW Ado a el M[ofed, [V] {ef 180 Mary St., 2nd Floor Your Local Family Church REGULAR SERVICES - Sunday 10:30 a.m. & 5 p.m. 9 a.m - Sunday School Wednesday 8 p.m. For further information call 985-2611 "A Hearty Welcome To All" PORT PERRY BAPTIST CHURCH 2210 Hwy. 7A - (at Island Rd.) 985-8681; 985-1588 David S. Daniels, Senior Pastor Todd Steele, Youth Pastor SUNDAY SERVICES 9:45 a.m. Sunday School (Classes for all ages) 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Worship Nursery & Jr. Church TUESDAY Between Friends (Women) 9:30 a.m. Pre-school child care available WEDNESDAY Men's Prayer - 7 a.m. Saints Alive (55+) - 10 a.m. AWANA Clubs (Age 3-Gr.6) 7-8:30 p.m. Prayer Fellowship - 7 p.m. THURSDAY - Men's Bible Study - 7a.m. & 7 p.m. FRIDAY - Youth Ministries - 7:30 - 9 p.m. Call for information A warm welcome to all Wheelchair accessible UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION OF DURHAM Brooklin Community Centre Cassels (E. of Baldwin) SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30 10:30 a.m. Program of Discovery for Children For information, please call our minister, Cheryl Jack, M.Div at 655-8702 ST. JOHN'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH & Minister: Rev. D.A. C (Sandy) Beaton SUNDAY, NOV. 30 10 a.m. service Sunday School & Nursery Care Available For further information call 985-3881 or 985-4746 All are warmly welcome (ool UJ 1% [TWEE of] YI [W] Nh 0% UNITED CHURCH A Community Church For All Rev. Jack Griffen, B.A., M.Div. SUNDAY, NOV. 30 Service 10 a.m. "Peace on Earth" Sunday School and Nursery Care Always Available NESTLETON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH "d N The Rev'd (&¥ Gary van der Meer, Incumbent 905-985-7278 Tuesdays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Church open for Private Prayer Thursdays 10 - 11 a.m. | Bible Study | Services Holy Communion WEDNESDAY, NOV. 26 | -8 p.m. SUNDAY, NOV. 30 1st Sunday in Advent -8a.m. I | 10:00 a.m. Church School & Nursery SANS R | PENTECOSTAL CHURCH it | P.A.O.C. 1680 Reach St., Box 634 Port Perry 905-985-4441 Senior Pastor: Rev. Dean Bursey } Family Pastor: Rev. Robert Johnston Youth Pastor: Il Rev. Jason Williamson SUNDAY SERVICES: NEW* 9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Worship (Sunday School during 9:30 a.m. service) 5 p.m. Prayer 6:30 p.m. Praise & | Prayer Service TUESDAY -7 a.m. | Men's Promise Keepers Begins Oct. 7 - 9:30 a.m. | adies Reflections WEDNESDAY - 7-8:30 p.m. | Jr. & Sr. Youth THURSDAY: Begins Oct. 5 - 7 p.m. Home Bible Studies & Kid's Church Service (ages 5-11 yrs.) . FRIDAY: Youth Events twice a month EMMANUAL PRAISE Live Concert, OCT. 26 6:30 p.m. EVERYONE WELCOME! aati Rev. Wm. Fairley - Minister 11am. Sunday School Provided All welcome A Slejifefo]e] COMMUNITY CHURCH Non-denominational/ Evangelical Church Meeting at the Latcham Centre (at the foot of Queen St.) Pastor-teacher John Mank Sunday Worship - 10:00 a.m. Teaching - | Thessalonians 2:7-12 "FAIL-PROOF SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP" Tuesday - Home Bible Studies Join us in our exciting new church planting. Discover God's plan for your life through our dynamic teaching ministry. Experience the freedom of the spirit-filled life. We are commited to loving personal care for you and your family. Call for information 985-1296 GREENBANK PASTORAL CHARGE Rev. Ross Carson 985-7787 SUNDAY, NOV. 30 | 9 a.m. Pinedale 10 a.m. Seagrave 11:15 a.m. Greenbank "Signs of Transformation"