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"A Family Tradition for 131 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, December 16, 1997 - 29 ' Please watch out for children getting out of school early on Friday afternoon. They will be excited about their holi- days. Scugog Island United Church The Sunday School chil- dren presented their "Alpha-Biblical Christmas" pageant dur- ing the service on Sunday. Special thanks to Angel Adam, helpers and chil- dren for their dedication. White Gifts were also brought forward during the service. Thanks to everyone for supporting Operation Scugog and special thanks to Bonnie Gerrow for all her work organizing this project. The Advent Candles were lit by Sara and Emily Davis. The Third Candle reminds us of God's way of joy. Scugog Island The choir sang a beau- tiful anthem called, "Sing Noel." Some members of the congregation went Christmas carolling dur- ing the afternoon to visit members who find it diffi- cult to get out. The Lectionary Bible Study group will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 1:30 p.m. at S.I.U.C. The Moms and Tots and Friends will meet on Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 9:30 a.m. for their Christmas gathering. Choir practice will be Congregation enjoyed carols Sunday held on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. Our Christmas Communion Service will be held at our regular time of 9:45 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 21. Special music will be by our Orchestra. Come out a little early and enjoy a carol sing. Our Christmas Eve ser- vice will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 24 at 7:30 p.m. at Scugog Island United Church. Everyone is welcome to attend. Don't forget that writ- ten annual reports are due Sunday, Jan. 4 and finan- cial reports are due Sunday, Jan. 18. Please submit them to Karen Davis. For pastoral care call Elaine Barber at 985- 4094. Call 985-8871 with your 'news for next week's col- umn. Cartwright High The seniors of Cartwright thank the students and staff for their invitation to the usual delicious dinner followed by a wonderful band concert at Blackstock. With the recent upheaval of Bill 160 and our mixed feelings on both sides its wonderful that you have given us the opportunity to come together, listen to the band, have a social con- versation amongst our- selves and break bread together at this time of the year. It is something you should be very proud of and we are very thank- ful for. It sends to us all the true meaning of Christmas. Weather This past weekend got the gears running ready for another winter of ski- dooing, skiing, toboggan- Seniors anticipate C ing, etc. But they tell us it's a short winter cycle. Milder weather is com- ing. Boy are our winter enthusiasts ever disap- pointed. Well, look at the calendar, we are at the beginning not the end of the season. You can have better thoughts of winter to come. Scout News There will be a skating party at Blackstock Arena, Dec. 22 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. for all Beavers, Cubs, and Scouts and their families of Cartwright District. Agincourt School Concert We attended another school concert this past HS dinner week in Scarborough. Our grandson, who is in a senior public school, and the Agincourt High put together an evening of strings, brass and choral music. The volume of students was such that all participants played only for a short period. However it was one delightful evening. Joke of the Week A father was talking to his son who had just joined the armed forces. The father had been a colonel before retiring, and the son asked what that position was. The father said, "Look it up in the dictionary." The son said, "I have it here: Kernel, the soft part of a nut." Saying of the Week The enjoyment of life would be instantly gone if you removed the possi- 'bility of doing something. Chauncey M. Depew By Vera Brown Epsom Public School will hold its annual Christmas Craft Sale this Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. An ideal place to fin- ish your Christmas gift buying. Children of the village will be carolling in Epsom on Thursday evening, Dec. 18. If you would like to join them at 7 p.m. you would be welcome. This Sunday, Dec. 12 is the Fourth Sunday of Advent and service will be held in Epsom Church at 9:30 a.m. The Sunday School will hold their Christmas Concert on Sunday in Epsom Church starting at 7:30 p.m. There will be a Christmas Eve Communion Service at 8:30 p.m. in Utica United Church. Utica Memory Hall Board are seeking new members in the coming year to add to the present membership. Interested people from the Epsom area are needed so that the entire area that the hall covers can be repre- sented. The appointments will be made at the annual meeting which is planned for Sunday, Jan. 18 at 1 p.m. The staff of Utica Farm Equipment, Evergreen Farm & Garden in Orono and Greendale Farm & Garden in Omemee enjoyed their annual Christmas dinner and dance in Utica Hall on Saturday evening. We were sorry to hear of the sudden passing of a former Utica neighbor, Hudson Isherwood, of Craft sale's on this Wednesday Fenelon Falls on Dec. 2. Our sympathy to his fam- ily. Ruth Ashton has a new great-granddaughter, Taylor Emily was born on Dec. 11, a wee sister for Shelby and a daughter for Michael and Sandy Ashton _ of Lindsay. Jack and Nancy Skelding hosted the Lake family Christmas celebra- tions on Sunday. The folks from Oak Hills had their children's Christmas party in Utica Hall on Sunday and this year expanded their invi- tations to other young folk in the community. On Wednesday of last week, the Utica Daycare children held their Christmas party in Utica Church with parents, grandparents, etc. in attendance. Minister: Rev. Robert J Le Page 85- SUNDAY, DEC. 21 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'l "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 Scu °d, Box 1153, Port Perry LOL 1A9 New Web Site: <http://www.bahai.org>, ST. JOHN'S ANGLICAN CHURCH =] 9:Ye] SSR L0]0] ev. Hugh A. Kernohan, Parish Priest Tel: (905) 986-0557 SERVICES TUESDAY, DEC. 16 7:00 p.m. - Eucharist 7:30 p.m. - Religious Studies Group SUNDAY, DEC. 21 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT 9:30 a.m. - Choral Matins & Choral Eucharist with Christmas Pageant. Followed by pot luck lunch in Parish Hall ("Alea lolz} ¢ 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 -11am. 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 Minister Elaine Barber 985-4094 SUNDAY, DEC. 21 Christmas Communion Services Scugog Island 9:45 a.m. Special Music by Orchestra Carol Sing before service Manchester 11:15 a.m. Sunday School WEDNESDAY, DEC. 24 Christmas Eve Service 7:30 fs, Scugog Island United Church HOPE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 14480 Old Simcoe Rd (Between 7A & Prince Albert) SUNDAY SERVICES: 10am. &7 p.m. Sunday School & Nursery YOUTH PROGRAMS: Viednessay evenings LADIES COFFEE BREAK: Thursday momings Wheelchair accessible & hearing impaired aides Telephone: 985-9307 Port Perry & Prince Albert BLACKSTOCK - NESTLETON ANGLICAN CHURCH OF I UNITED CHURCHES UNITED CHURCH THE ASCENSION REV. DAVID SHEARMAN B.A., M. Div. SUNDAY, DEC. 21 Blackstock 9:45 a.m. Nestleton 11:15 a.m. Christmas Eve Service 7:30 p.m. - Blackstock <http://www3.sympatico.ca/ THE NEW APOSTOLIC CHURCH 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 a) 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 11 a.m. Worship & Jr. Church 6:30 p.m. Evening Praise Pre-school child care available Come Celebrate Christmas SUN. DEC. 21, 6:30 p.m. * A FAMILY CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION by YOUTH Coffee House for Adults Cocoa & Cookie Club for Kids WED., DEC. 24, 7:00 p.m. CANDLELIGHT SERVICE WEDNESDAY 7:00 a.m. Men's Prayer 10 a.m. Saints Alive (55+) 7-8:30 p.m.AWANA Clubs (Age 3-Gr.6) 7:00 p.m. Prayer Fellowship THURSDAY 7:00 p.m.Men's Bible Study FRIDAY 7:30 - 9 p.m.Youth Ministries Call for information A warm welcome to all Wheelchair accessible UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION OF DURHAM Brooklin Community Centre Cassels (E. of Baldwin) SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21 10:30 a.m. Program of Discovery for Children For information, please call our minister, Cheryl Jack, M.Div at 655-8702 GREENBANK PASTORAL CHARGE Rev. Ross Carson 985-7787 SUNDAY, DEC. 21 9 a.m. Pinedale 10 a.m. Seagrave 11:15 a.m. Greenbank "The reason for the season" DEC. 24 - Seagrave 7:30 p.m. "A Christmas Journey: Then & Now" COLUMBUS COMMUNITY UNITED CHURCH A Community Church For All Rev. Jack Griffen, B.A., M.Div. SUNDAY, DEC. 21 Service 10 a.m. "The Glory of His Coming" Sunday School and Nursery 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, DEC. 17 NO SERVICE SUNDAY, DEC. 21 4th Sunday in Advent 8 a.m. Eucharist 10 a.m. - No Eucharist Christmas Lessons & Carols 4:30 p.m. - Congregation Decorating Church EMMANUEL PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 1680 Reach St., Box 634 Port Perry 905-985-4441 Senior Pastor: Rev. Dean Bursey Family Pastor: Rev. Robert Johnston Youth Pastor: | Rev. Jason Williamson SUNDAY SERVICES: 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 & l Prayer Service TUESDAY -7 a.m. Men's Promise Keepers 9:30 a.m. TUESDAY - 9:30 Am. Ladies Reflections WEDNESDAY - 7 p.m. Jr. & Sr. Youth THURSDAY: 7 p.m. Home Bible Studies & Kid's Church Service (ages 5-11 yrs.) FRIDAY: Youth Events twice a month EVERYONE WELCOME! NESTLETON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. Wm. Fairley - Minister 11 a.m. unday School Provided Ew All welcome SCUGOG COMMUNITY May Christmas blessings be yours as you realize that "You matter to God." Join with us in our celebration Of "God With Us" the real miracle Of Christmas 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 - Matthew 1:18-25 "Miracle Birth" I Christmas Eve Service 6:30 p.m. - "God With Us" New Year's Eve Service 7 p.m. Baptisms & Communion Call for information 985-1296 ST. JOHN'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN Minister: Rev. D.A. ) (Sandy) Beaton SUNDAY, DEC. 21 10 a.m. service Sunday School & Nursery Care Available For further information call 985-3881 or 985-4746 All are warmly welcome A AIA Ail TE i Ng pw oar vw IVA PR VY