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Go “Behind the Bars” at the
Huron Historic Gaol and meet
“Faces of the Gaol” each Tuesday
and Thursday evening, 7 p.m. - 9
p.m., July 10 to Aug. 23.
Experience history as you explore
and learn about daily life at the Gaol
between 1877 and 1911. This
interactive event provides visitors
with the opportunity to tour Huron
County’s only national historic site
while meeting historical figures
from the gaol’s past.
On the main floor of the gaol, visit
with Sarah, an accused murderer
who will tell you her story while she
awaits trial. Venture to the second
floor cell block and talk to Eva,
committed for insanity and unsure
about the length of her visit and
whether she will be sent to an
asylum. In the Governor’s House,
meet the gaol matron as she explains
the luxury of living in the newly-
constructed living quarters, and her
duties and various responsibilities as
the wife of the gaoler. These are just
a few of the historical figures who
worked and lived at the gaol that you
will meet during your tour.
Regular admission rates apply
(adults $5, seniors $4.50, children
$3.50).
Behind the Bars visiting hours are
7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Allow 45 minutes for
a full tour. Last entry admitted at
8:30 p.m. Special tip – beat the rush
by arriving after 7:30 p.m.
Don’t worry if you can’t come
Tuesday or Thursday nights. The
Historic Gaol is open daily
throughout the summer for you to
visit and tour the gaol on your own.
Regular hours are Monday to
By Pastor Andrew VersteegBrussels Community Bible
Chapel
I have mentioned a few times in
previous articles that we are
currently studying the book of Mark
during our morning services. We are
now in chapter 14 just before Jesus
is to be crucified. What we have
found amazing is how Jesus is
completely in control of everything.
He is actually orchestrating His own
death and everything is coming to
pass according to His plan. Chapter
14 begins with the religious leaders
of the day planning to put Jesus to
death.
At that time in Jerusalem they
were observing a very important
religious festival called the Passover.
Crowds of people were present and
the city was full of people and
activity. The religious leaders
thought it would be better to arrest
Jesus after the Passover was finished
and the crowds had dispersed. They
were afraid of causing a riot with so
many people present.
This was not Jesus’ plan. At the
Passover, the people would take a
lamb or a goat and slaughter it. This
was symbolic of the truth that, “the
wages of sin is death” (Rom. 6:23).
This was also symbolic of Jesus’
death, and He intended to complete
that symbolism by His own death
during the Passover. Jesus was aboutto take upon Himself the sin of His
people, the judgment for that sin,
and by doing that He would suffer
and die as the Passover Lamb. Our
theme verse in our study from the
book of Mark is from Mark 10:45 –
“For even the Son of Man did not
come to be served, but to serve, and
to give His life a ransom for many.”
This past Sunday we were in the
middle of Mark chapter 14 where
Jesus has just gone outside of the
city of Jerusalem with His disciples
and He stops to pray in a place called
Gethsemane. This was a garden at
the base of the Mount of Olives,
something like an orchard or
vineyard, where they gathered olives
from the olive trees and pressed
them to extract the oil. You can still
visit the Garden of Gethsemane
today. It is a popular place for people
to stop who visit Jerusalem. There
Jesus prays in anguish to His
Heavenly Father that if it were
possible could this cup of suffering
that He was about to endure
pass from Him. Could there be
another way, could there be an easier
way? The answer was no, an
emphatic no! There was no other
way for sin to be dealt with. God’s
holiness demanded that payment for
sin would be this way. God’s love for
His people moved God Himself to
take this payment upon Himself andtherefore Jesus offered Himself to
take God’s judgment for His people.
While Jesus was agonizing in
prayer with His Father, His disciples
slept. They were totally unaware of
what was about to happen. Then a
crowd showed up, armed with
swords and clubs, to arrest Jesus and
Jesus steps forward and says; “here I
am, take Me”. “Don’t take these
other men, but take Me. Jesus was
going to the cross for His disciples
and for anyone who would receive
Jesus as his/her Saviour. This
reminded me of a song I have heard
a few times on the radio. The song is
titled, “Big John.” Here are some of
the words from the song:
“Then came the day at the bottom
of the mine,
when a timber cracked and men
started crying.
Miners were praying, and hearts
beat fast
and everybody thought they had
breathed their last
Cept’ John
Through the dust and the smoke of
this manmade hell
walked a giant of a man that the
miners knew well.
Grabbed a sagging timber and
gave out with a groan, and like a
giant oak tree he just stood there
alone; Big John.
And with all of his strength, he
gave a might shove.
Then a minor yelled out, “there’s
light up above!”
And 20 men scrambled from a
would be grave
now there’s only one left down
there to save;
Big John.
With jacks and timbers, they
started back down,
then came a rumble way down in
the ground.
And as smoke and gas smelched
out of that mine,
Everybody knew it was the end of
the line;
for Big John. (by Jimmy Dean)
Big John took the weight of the
collapsing mine so that the others
could go free. Jesus took the weightof the punishment for our sin. If we
do not run to safety by receiving
Jesus as our Savior, we will be
crushed under God’s judgment.
Jesus died to set His people free. He
is a great Saviour. The only way to
escape God’s coming judgment is to
receive Jesus as your Saviour. The
Bible says this about Jesus, that He
is the One, “who rescues us from the
wrath to come” (1 Thessalonians
1:10). He is a great Saviour, a strong
Saviour, a mighty Savior. He is able
to save completely, those who draw
near to Him. Won’t you draw near to
Him and believe Him?
Faces of the Gaol opens
Worship Service & Sunday School at 11 a.m.
CORNER OF DINSLEY & MILL STREETS
MINISTER
Rev. Gary Clark, BA, M. Div.
All Welcome
MUSIC DIRECTOR
Floyd Herman, BA, M. Ed.OFFICE: 519-523-4224
Faith In the Festival, Through the Eyes of the Blyth Festival Plays
JULY 22 ~ Having Hope at Home
JULY 29 ~ The Lonely Diner
AUGUST 5 ~ The Devil We Know
Youre Invited
to come worship
with us
Sunday, July 22
Brussels Legion at 10:30 a.m.
and in various homes at 6:30 p.m.
Sunday School for children
4 to 11 years of age at 9:30 a.m.
Childcare provided for infants and
preschoolers during the sermon.
Coffee & cookies after the morning service
For additional details please contact Pastor Andrew Versteeg 519.887.8621
Steve Klumpenhower 519.887.8651 Rick Packer 519.527.0173
Daily Vacation Bible School ~ August 20-24 at Brussels Arena
9:30 am to 12:00 noon. Register on line at
brusselscommunitybiblechapel.com or call Rick Packer
MELVILLE
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
BRUSSELS
Rev. Elwin Garland
SUNDAY, JULY 22
Wheelchair accessible ~ Nursery care available
519-887-9017
10:00 am - Sunday Morning Worship
- Sunday School
getlivingwater.org
Pastor: Ernest Dow ~ 519-523-4848
Living Water
Christian Fellowship
t July 22: Eph. 5:33
Congregational Retreat
at Pigeon Lake:
Evangelical Missionary Church
July 29: Worship and Communion
10:30 a.m.
at 211 North St., Blyth
“Love and
Respect’”
by
Dr. E. Eggerichs
See website for details.
250 Princess St., Brussels
Pastor Brent Kipfer
519-887-6388
www.bmfchurch.com
Guests Welcome
Jesus Is Lord!
Worship Service 10:00 am
Sunday School Teacher Appreciation
Brussels
Mennonite
Fellowship
You’re Invited To Join Us In Worship
Hwy. 4, Blyth 519-523-4743
www.blythcrc.ca
SUNDAYS
Morning Service 10:00 am
Evening Service 7:30 pm
BLYTH CHRISTIAN
REFORMED CHURCH
All are welcome to join us for our Outdoor Service
on Sunday, July 22nd at 10:00 am
at the Blyth Lions Park.
Potluck picnic to follow.
BRUSSELS UNITED CHURCH
Sandra Cable, Worship Leader
Church Office 519-887-6259 E-mail - beunitedchurch@gmail.com
Celebrating our Christian Faith together in worship
Brussels United Church
is closed for holidays in July.
119 John’s Ave., Auburn
519-526-1131
www.huronchapel.org
Rev. Mark Royall, Sr. Pastor
10:30 a.m
Morning Worship Service
ATHLETES IN ACTION
SOCCER CAMP
July 23-27
On-line registration at
www.huronchapel.org
for
Children
ages
6-12
Cost $100.
From the Minister’s StudyBook of Mark shows Jesus was in control
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