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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2009-02-26, Page 24PAGE 24. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2009.A journey that began almost adecade ago ended in a celebration atSt. John’s Anglican Church, Sundayfor a Brussels woman. Sandra Clark was ordained as a deacon in Christ’s Holy Cahtolic Church at a service attended by the Right Rev. Robert F. Bonnett, Bishop of Huron. Also present was past St. John’s minister Rev. Tom Wilson, as well as Clark’s family, friends and congregants. Stormy weather kept another former St. John’s minister, Rev. Nancy Beale, from being able to attend. As a deacon, Clark assists the bishop and priest in public worship and in the ministration of God’s word and sacraments. She will carry out other duties as assigned. Clark explains her role as being a “servant”. She says she will prepare the tables for services, she will visit the ill and shut-ins, but will not be in charge in any way. “Everything I do will be working with and for the priest.” Clark’s journey began when Rev. Beale was her minister, about eight or nine years ago, she said. “I guess she saw something in me and started nudging me towards the idea of becoming a deacon.” When Rev. Wilson came to Brussels, Clark said he took it a step further and looked into the steps that are required to become a deacon. “Then he really started pushing.” Clark finally agreed, she said, because she likes to help people and has no interest in being in a lead role. Her life had too taken a morespiritual turn at the same point. Shehad been studying with Bat Kol(Daughter of a Voice) in Israel beginning in 2001 and has sincevisited their several times. To become a deacon Clark tookclasses through Huron College and University of Waterloo and throughthe Anglican seminary college at theUniversity of Western Ontario. With the Brussels, Blyth,Wingham and Lucknow AnglicanChurches having now formed theParish of New Beginnings a deaconhas never been more necessary to the spiritual needs of the congregationand for the current minister Rev.Perry Chuipka. “No matter how energetic he is, hecan’t look after four charges withoutsomeone to help,” said Clark. “I amexcited to fill that role. I still can’tbelieve this is finally happening.” Ordained Sandra Clark of Brussels was ordained a deacon for the Parish of New Beginnings, which includes the Anglican Churches of Brussels, Blyth, Wingham and Lucknow. With Clark is the Right Rev. Robert F. Bennett, Bishop of Huron. (Vicky Bremner photo) Brussels woman ordained as Anglican deacon Majestic Women’s Institute of Brussels met Feb. 11 at the Brussels library. Eight members and 2 guests attended. Minutes from the previous meeting were read. A motion was made to continue the December birthday party at Huronlea. Leona Armstrong would look into entertainment. There will be an afternoon dessert and card party, March 11. Volunteers are needed for set up, clean up and baking. The UFO meeting was held Feb. 10 at Bev Craddock’s twelve attended. The next UFO is March 10 at Bev Craddock’s. The Ontario legislative assembly has declared an Act (Bill 26) to designate from this year forward the third Monday in February as Womens Institute Week. After all the business guest speaker Jeff Cardiff spoke on agriculture. He is a seventh generation farmer in Huron County. He loves his job, gets to be his own boss and is proud of the quality products he produces. There is always something new to learn, he said. He spoke about the increase in farm sizes and the decrease in rural population also how young people are not looking at farming as a career choice. Less than 11 per cent of farmers are under the age of 35. Farming has changed a lot over the years with newer technology increase yields both in crops and livestock. Use of a GPS has helped in cutting costs using less herbicides, seed and fertilizer more efficiently. On the down side they are getting about half the revenue they use to even though production is up. Most farmers have had to take jobs off the farm to make ends meet. A surprise auction was held with proceeds towards institute work. The next meeting is March 18 at 1:30 p.m. Majestic is invited to attend Walton Institute meeting held at the home of Brenda Perrie. Business Directory D & J CONSTRUCTION Jim McDonald 519-887-9607 - COMPLETE MECHANICAL SERVICE - COMPUTERIZED TUNE-UPS - TIRES - BRAKES MUFFLERS - VEHICLE INSPECTION STATION DAN'S AUTO REPAIR Owned and Operated by Dan & Heather Snell RR 3, Blyth, Ont. N0M 1H0 (on the Westfield Rd.) 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