HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2009-04-30, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2009.
The April meeting of the Brussels
Melville Presbyterian Guild and
Women’s Missionary Society was
held in the church parlour on
Tuesday evening, April 21 with 10
members present.
The meeting opened with
everyone repeating the Women’s
Missionary Society Purpose. A
responsive reading followed and the
hymn, Jesus Stand Among Us was
sung. Eluned McNair read a story,
Quarantined by Fear.
Jean Bewley read the scripture
John 19: 19-29 and the hymn, God of
Grace and God of Glory was sung.
The Mizpah Benediction was
repeated by all to close this part of
the meeting.
Alice Marks presided over the
business. The minutes of the March
meeting were read and approved.
The correspondence included a
thank you letter from Isabel Gibson.
The treasurer’s report was given by
Jeanne Kirkby and the WMS
treasurer’s report was given by Alice
Marks.
Plans were made for the Mission
Awareness Sunday to be held on
May 3. The fashion show, will be
held in the church on May 20.
Proceeds will go towards
renovations for the manse.
The roll call was answered with
everyone telling what they did to
celebrate Easter.
Jeanne Kirkby and Alice Marks
will be in charge of the May
meeting.
Lunch was served by Jean Bewley
and Eluned McNair.
The spring flowers are showing
their stuff this week. Now whole
clumps are in bloom, not just a few
brave ones like a week ago. The rain
from the weekend put a new hue to
the grass and all the plants took
another step to maturity. Lovely.
Brussels was a busy place on the
weekend, gatherings, celebrations,
get-togethers and fundraisers. TheLegion fed the Friday night folksand with that goes the friendship andfun. On Saturday the Mennonitemembers invited everyone tospaghetti dinner with games and funincluded.Meanwhile the Grade 8 class, withthe help of the Legion fish fry gang,held a fundraiser for everyone to
enjoy. Parents, students and Legion
members all worked to help with the
expenses of graduation, coming very
soon.
All the while Phyllis and Emerson
Mitchell were getting ready to host a
party to celebrate 60 years of
married life in our community.
Family and friends realized the
significance of this and everyone
came, ready to celebrate the part thisvery neat couple has played in ourlives. All the ages were present tochat and dance and sing and swing.It was great to see the connectionsand relationships all together in onespot – good way to have a partyPhyllis and Emerson and thanks forthe great time.The wind did a number on the
hydro in Brussels on Saturday
evening and several plan Bs were set
into action. It’s always good to be
reminded of our dependence on the
utilities and for a few hours see how
we cope.
Farmers with generators could
relax a little but when animals are
involved it’s very serious business to
have no power for even a short time.
The winds hit the Stratford/Listowelarea harder and building parts andtrees were tossed in inappropriateplaces. We had visitors on theweekend after the neighbour’s treeheaded towards and hit Chris andLara’s house and hydro line. Nomajor damage but something likethat puts a whole different spin onplans. The power of nature still
rules.
The weekend ended with the
Melville congregation feeding the
community at their regular
springtime supper. A good way to
make a little money, share time
together and enjoy good cooking and
not have to do the dishes –
everybody wins.
Income tax time is now here
and/or passed.
Now we’re ready for May with all
the good things that it brings – enjoy
every minute.
Bye now, Betty G.W.
Guild, WMS hold meeting
Free for all
Brussels Mennonite Fellowship held a free-for-all spaghetti dinner on Saturday evening. With
the power out Joe Metzger was on barbecue duty. Keeping a close eye on things was a crew
of hungry youngsters: Mark Metzger, David Metzg
er, Selena Haskins, Michael Haskins, Jo Anna Kipfer, Micah Kipfer, Connor den Dekker,
Megan den Dekker and Joel Kipfer. (Vicky Bremner photo)
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