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10 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, December 11, 2001 "Scugog"s Community Newspaper of Choice" United Church to host Blue Christmas service Dec. 12 All who have lost a loved one, suffered grief are invited to special service By Heather McCrae Port Perry Star A Blue Christmas ser- vice will be held at the Port Perry United Church tomorrow beginning at 7:30 p.m. ~ No, it doesn't mean Elvis is coming to church. Instead, it's a service for people who have experi- enced a loss in their lives. It could be a loss of a loved one, the loss of a job or a marriage break- up. Whatever the reason, it all can be devastating, and more so, at this time of year. For some, Christmas will never be the same again. The world around us, at this time of year, tells us to be happy, to celebrate -- and to spend -- but for a person who is grieving it's hard to get in the festive mood. The Blue Christmas ser- vice, led by Rev. Julie van Haaften and Rev. Bob Le Page, is sponsored by the Port Perry and Prince Albert Pastoral Charge. Rev. van Haaften has been to at least half a dozen services. The first one she attended was eight years ago where about 25 people attend- ed. New then to that con- gregation, she was curious about what the service would be like. "I thought it was a won- derful opportunity for people to sit and think. It's a time of reflection and remembrance for people who have experienced a loss in their lives," she says. "It can be a painful or a healing experience, or both," she says. She also says it takes a lot of courage for a grieving per- son to come to a service like this. Beginning at 7:30 p.m., the 45-minute service will include short readings, poetry and prayer as quiet music resounds through- out the sanctuary and can- dles give a soft glow. People will also have an opportunity to light candles in memoriam. Everyone is welcome to stay for a time of fellow- ship following the service and enjoy some refresh- ments, too. It's a service for the community. Everyone is welcome. And, to the south at Brooklin United Church on Dec. 16 starting at 3 p.m. another similar service, Lighting The Darkness will be held. "It will be a comforting service for anyone who may find the Christmas season difficult," says Rev. Paul Irwin. With the events of Sept. Il and the deaths of a number of people in each hamlet it has, no doubt, been a challenging year for all communities. Port Perry United Church will host a special Blue Christmas service tomorrow evening. Reverends Bob Le Page and Julie van Haaften will lead the service. ATTENTION ALL HUSBANDS ee ee i. Thomas | Cook WER CIO KE: 11] ET SET Te Rely (01111 oT} TACT a [eI dF Lo] * Rates in Candian Funds per person (based on double occupancy including Air Canada flights & taxes) » Outside Cabins (Category 6) CAD $1259.00 each * (3rd or 4th Person in same Cabin) CAD $899.00 each YOUR ITINERARY Sailing April 19th - 24th, 2002 158 Casimir Street, Suite 101, Port Peny 905-985-2268 For more details and your copy of the brochure, contact virewclarke@thomascook.ca Tico Reg. #4577532 (72 [=] = wu [<4 (V9 po | * (L) [+ 4 pe } (o] > -d -d << (8 ] . [72] -- = 2 << [+ pm J oO > | po | g (87 . [72] [+ 4 > (o} [ve] pe o w = [oo [o] (o} [=] [ > w = [a p= J Oo > | pe | <g (8) . [72] [oo w --- 4 (72 [+ > oO >= -d - | = oO . = [@] Ss -_-- oc po | (0) > -d -d [= 4 (8) L +» CALL YOUR MOM ¢ CALL YOUR SISTERS * CALL YOUR NEXT DOOR NEIGHBOURS + CALL YOUR AUNTS Sle EIR Rt. IR. [1(o7 0 BL RICE LTaL A. TiTo7 Sn i) Jo JCRN. [p(0}: | a] = |" - (oo 1X3N HNOA TVD « SHILSIS HNOA TIVI » WOW HNOA TIVO » Customer Apprectation Day Saturday, December 15, 2001 8 am. to 5 pm. Stirling Butter $2.55 Limit 2 per customer 'Many more instore specials! 3 Pair Package Socks reg. $9.99 Sale Price $8.47 Work-Gloves reg. price $6.29 Sale Price $4.97 Nyger Seed 50 Ib. bag reg. price $69.99 Sale Price $49.97 Black Sunflower Seed 50 Ib. bag reg. price $16.99 Sale Price$12.97 Select Water Softener 20kg reg. price $3.69 Sale Price $2.99 40 kg reg. price $6.29 Sale Price $4.99 Crystal || Water Softener 20kg reg. price $4.59 Sale Price $3.99 40 kg reg. price $8.49 Sale Price $7.49 JOIN US FOR A FREE BBQ OF HOT DOGS 4 Victoria St., Uxbridge 1.800-355-2972 « 905-852-3321 CHEESE 15%O0ff