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Girl, Guides and Brownies Thrill Mail Shoppers, with Christmas Carols On Friday evening, Christmas shoppers at Bowmanville Mail had an unexpected treat in store for them when dozens of Bowmanville Brownies and Girl Guides entertained them with Christmas carols under direction of their leaders. Here, Emmanuel! Two missionaries, Bosshart and Hayman, of the China Inland one section of the large group is in action singing one of the familiar carols. We were especially delighted to find them using The Statesman song sheets. Mission, were taken captive by a gang of Chinese bandits. They were held, under close> confinement with no fire for warmth. Instruc- tions were given that they were niot to speak to one another. It was Christmas day. The hours dragged by. Their bodies became numbed by the cold and their minds groped about in despair. The future looked dark. Suddenly Bosshart recalled a word of scrip-, ture. The single word, Emmanuel, "God w'ith us." Hope invaded his being. He must com- municate this to his fellow hostage but how without speaking? Taking some pieces of straw lying on the floor, he laid them out, spelling the word Em- manuel. His friend looked at hîm and a flash of comprehension passed between them. "God is with us! " 1 In today's world there are many people con-, fronted with the spec- tres of poverty, loneliness, alienation, hostility and spiritual bankruptcy., Then Christmas comes once again. We are reminded that we are not alone. Emmanuel, God is with us. The Psalmist of the Old Testament breaks forth in exultation declaring God's mercy reaches to the heavens. This season of the year we are reminded that His mercy also reaches to the earth, to us, and to ahl people, answering the deepest needs of our being. "We hear the Christmas angels the great glad tidings tell; 0 corne to us, abide with FOR RENT Bowmanville - 2 bedroom home, $240. monthly, pay own utiities, avail- able imnmediately. Caîl 623-7661. Ask for Donna. us, Our Lord Emmanuel." Worship this Christ- mas in the church of your choice. SEASON'S GREETbNGS BE A + BLOOD DONOR PRIVATE SALE Recreational Property - 10 acres 5 miles f rom Hwy. 401 - Bowmanville. Just off New Scugog- Rd. - east of Hampton. Trout stream., Iawn with trees. Asking $38,000. Mortgage available. Phone 623-2480 anytime. w REALTY LTD. BROKER 123 KING ST. W., NEWCASTLE 987-4733, 623-4439 BESTWISHES FORA MERRY CHRISTMAS AND AHAPPY NEW YEAR. Edmond anhaverbeke, FR1., Broker Carole Gardner, Receptionist-Secretary Salespeople Josephine Doxtater Orono 983-9593 Wilma Entwisle Newtonville 786-2911 Felicity Langstaff Newcastle 987-5257 Virginia Dillon Orono 983-9714 Mcthelle Doxtater Orono 983-9593 Deloitte Haskins Selis Limited Trustee in Bankruptcy F. Alan Lawvson,CA, Vice-President Bell Canada Building, Oshawa Centre F. Box 800, Oshawa, L1H 7N1 Telephone: 1416) 579-8202 PRIVATE SALE 2 stor'ey, 4 bedroom, completely renovated brick home, including garage and workshop. One acre treed lot near lake. Thirty minutes from Oshawa. Asking $58,000. Telephone (416) 986-4371. Vubetide Greetings! May home and hearts be filed with laughterjoy and good will this gbad Holiday Season. Vael Asto n, Robert Cooe, Harry Coutis, Henry Meins, Iris Fowler, Dorothy Hariford, Kathleen Hoskin, t Elaine PhiIips, R. "Bud" Virtue, Harry Voerman, Dirk Woudstra, George Van Dyk. of REALTORG *18 1 Church Street Bowmanville r Tebephone 623-4428 REAL ESTATE LIMbTED NEED HOLIDAY MONEY? Se. Victoria:and Grey f irst. . It's In your own best intoreSt. Few of us make a majo r purchase without "shopping around", for the best deal, but how many of us shop around for the best deal ln personal Ibans? There 15 a difference. Cali or drop ln ta aur office and inquire' about our personal boan plans. , VKTORIA AND GREY TRUST Since 1844 Contacot ourbranch manager: W.L. DATEMA 68 KING ST. E. BOWMANVILLE 623-2504 Member: Canada Deposit insurance Corporation WEUGHT WATCHERS® CELEBRATES' 15 YmARS THÀATl CHANGED THE'SHAPE 0F THE WORLD Join for haif-Mprice Join us in our celebration! During the weeks of December 25th, January lst, and January 8th, you cani enrol at any Weight Watchers®@class in southern Ontario forthe special1 price of $ 5.00 whi«ch includes registra tion and first rneet!ng fee. YOtYRE TMS CLOSE TO LOSING WEIGHT. AJAX Wm. Legros Community Centre 1 Centennial Ave. Monday 7:30 p. m. PORT HOPE Knights ot Columbus Hall Elias & Hector Sts., Mon. 7:30 p. m. BOWMAN VILLE Memorial Park Club House Liberty St. Thu rs. 7:30 p. m. OSHAWA YMCA 199 Centre St. Tues.930 a.m OSHAWA St. Marks Anglican Church 520 Beurling Ave. Thu rs. 7:30 p. m. NORTH OSHAWA Community Centre 1139 Mary St. North Th urs. 9:30 a. m. UXBRIDGE Salvation Army Auditorium 114 Brock St. W. Wed. 7:30 p.m. PICKERING Royal Canadian Leg ion, Hall 1555 Bailey St. Tues. 7:30 p.m. Wed. 9:30 a. m. WHITBY Iroquois Park Arena Whitby Hall (Upstairs) 500 Victoria W. Tues. 7:30 p.m. OSHAWA St. Pauls Presbyterian Church 32 Wilson Rd. North Wed. 7:30 p. m. OSHAWA Emmanuel Baptist Chu rch 461 Philip Murry St. (Near Cedar) Tues. 7:30 p.m. PORT PERRY Masonic Hall, 320 Queen St. Mon. 730 pm. FREE EACH MONTH CALL 1 -826-9200 lW tEach month menber,oJ FOR LOCATION Our asses rmceve VVoahii WaSels m~, F PARTICIPATING dLJontd J CLASSES. ENROLL AT ANY CLASS IFirst meetin Fev $10 Il othvi meetings $4 ISpeial senior citizen &. stwîin rate tirst meeting $5 Ailother meetings $2 Vettr "Peu k» BOWMANVILLE ORONO 623-3393 983-9547 BOWMANVILLE - Attractive 3 bedroom split entrance bungalow with 2, extra rooms in basement. Asking $52,500. Cail Bill Morrison Sr. for details. 1 PLUS COUNTRY ACRES - MUST BE SOLD - The quality in this 1850 sq. ft. Newcastle solidi brick Rancher must be seen. 2 walkouts, massive pine deck, sunken dining room, Ioaded with extras. Very private setting, but easily accessible on main road, mins. from Hwy. 401. Price just reduced to $79,900. s0 try your ofter. Gail Joanne Swadron. PARKWAY CRESCENT - BOWMANVILLE - 3 bedroom brick bungalow wilh attached garage on quiet residential street. Free trom trattic and within walking distance to schooi, church and shopping. Nîcely landscaped lot with mature maple and birch trees, Asking $57,900. Cali Jan Oudshoorn. Real FS(ale Sen icc 10 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, December 20, 1978