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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2009-09-17, Page 13By Rev. Perry Chuipka.Trinity, Blyth,St. John’s, BrusselsAnglican Churches Some people say, “We no longer live in a loving, caring community. The bottom line today is that everything is about money.” I beg to differ. We still live in a caring and loving community. Let me tell you why I believe this with a few true stories. In the spring of 2008, St. Paul’s Trinity Church in Wingham had a terrible flood in their base- ment. There was about a foot of water throughout their whole basement floor which included the Sunday School room, the furnace room and the kitchen. The water damage ruined all their hardwood floors and their many cup- boards along with the kitchen floor. There were many other items in all the rooms that were damaged by water.I still remember just moving intotown and walking through thedownstairs of the church to see all the flood damage. Throughout this huge basement all one could see on the floor was the cement foundation and the water discoloration on all the walls. It was a devastating sight. I also heard the sadness in one of the Parishioner’s voices as he explained what happened. But then, something happened in the weeks ahead. Some of the Parishioners sent in generous amounts of money to help cover some of the expenses. I spoke to some people in the community that offered their support. Then, not long afterwards one of our faithful members in the church died. One woman wondered where we would hold the funeral reception. A woman from the Eastern Star called me and not only offered their hall across the street but also offeredthe services of their women. Thenthere was the Mason’s of Wingham and Teeswater who came in great numbers. Their support was a shot in the arm, reminding us that we had support in the community. Next, there was the financial support that came from the Wingham Community. But it didn’t stop there; Trinity church, Blyth, St. John’s Church, Brussels and St. Peter’s Church in Lucknow also gave financial assistance as well as other resources. A few months later, our church continued to hold the John Sands music concert, even though they couldn’t have a reception in their basement. Once again, the community within Wingham and the surrounding areas – as well as churches from all denominations came out to support this event; all the money went to flood relief for our basementrenovations.When our basement was finallyrefinished, our church held a Thank You celebration for the whole community. At the event, I couldn’t help but notice the tears in some of the Parishioners’ eyes as they not only saw this renewed basement but were able to thank all those in the community that helped them. Their faith in God was not only renewed but their faith in the people of their community was also rejuvenated. In the weeks and month ahead, if anyone should say, “We no longer live in a loving, caring community,” to one of the members of the church, I am sure they would reply, “ Not in our community– we live ina very caring, loving community.”We know this because of the people in our community live it! THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2009. PAGE 13. getlivingwater.org Pastor: Ernest Dow ~ 519-523-4848 Living Water Christian Fellowship 10:30 a.m. ~ Worship & Sunday School at Blyth Public School, corner of King & Mill Tuesdays 7:30 pm - Wingham Bible Study 1st & 3rd Wednesdays 7:30 pm - Women at the Well Fridays 7:30 pm - Youth Group Evangelical Missionary Church September 20: Romans 9:1-18 “Was it FAIR for God to Choose Israel?” BRUSSELS - ETHEL PASTORAL CHARGE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA Sandra Cable, Worship Leader Church Office 519-887-6259 E-mail - bepc@wightman.ca Sunday, September 20 Ethel United Church Worship Service - 9:30 a.m. Brussels United Church Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. Celebrating our Christian Faith together in worship Please join us for worship SUNDAYS Morning Service 10:00am Evening Service 7:30pm BLYTH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Pastor John Kuperus Hwy. 4, Blyth Youre Invited to come worship with us Sunday, September 20 Brussels Public School at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday School for children 4 to 11 years of age (mornings only) Childcare provided for infants and toddlers Coffee & cookies after the morning service For additional details please contact: Steve Klumpenhower 519.887.8651 Rick Packer 519.527.0173 Chris McMichael 519.482.1644 308 Blyth Rd. E. ~ Pastor Les Cook 519-523-4590 B l y t h C o m m u n ity Church of God C H U R C H O F G O D ,ANDERS O N , I N D I A N A “The Church is not a building, it is people touching people Sunday School 9:45 a.m. - Christian Education for all ages 11:00 a.m. - Worship Service Mid-week Bible Studies See you Sunday! From the Minister’s StudyWe still live in a caring, loving community Join us for Sunday Sunday, September 20th ~ 9:30 a.m. Special music by Monica Doherty Guest Speaker: Tim Doherty Noon Potluck Fellowship Meal Pastor Brent Kipfer ~ 519-887-6388 brusselsmennonite@on.aibn.com at Brussels Mennonite Fellowship F r i e n dFriend THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA Welcomes you to come and worship with us Trinity, Blyth 9:15 a.m. 519-523-9595 St. John's, Brussels 11:15 a.m. 519-887-6862 Sunday, September 20 MELVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH BRUSSELS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Wheelchair accessible ~ Nursery care available 519-887-9831 11:00 am - Sunday Morning Worship - Sunday School 9:30 am - Sunday Belgrave Service Corner of Dinsley & Mill Street Blyth United Church Office: 519-523-4224 Rev. Gary Clark All Welcome Sunday, September 20 Worship Service & Sunday School at 11 a.m. Congregational meeting after church PASTOR DAVID WOOD 119 John’s Ave.,Auburn 519-526-1131 www.huronchapel.org 9:30 a.m. Sunday School & Small Groups 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship Service WEDNESDAY NIGHT IS FAMILY NIGHT Beginning at 6:30 pm with... Olympians (Bible-based program for children in grades JK-6) Youth Small Groups Jr. High (Gr. 7/8), Sr. High (Gr. 9-12) and at 7:00 p.m. with Adult Small Group All programs are done at 8:00 pm For whom the bell tolls Edgar Daer rang the bell at the Reunion church service in memory of those who have passed away since last year’s event. (Vicky Bremner photo) HOW MANY CANADIANS HAVE ASTHMA? More than 2.5 million Canadians suffer from asthma. Statistics show that: • It is the leading cause of hospital admissions among children and one of the leading causes of school and work absenteeism • Asthma is one of the most prevalent chronic conditions in Canada • Approximately 1 in 5 children and 1 in 10 adults has asthma • In Ontario, this disease affects almost 12 per cent of children. BUY? SELL? TRY CLASSIFIED