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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1981-10-14, Page 7a Christian emergency response to starvation in Eastern Africa* Maurice Francis, Fullerton was welcomed back from his exchange to Australia. Newly elected chairman Rev. John Roberts, Belgrave, conducted the meeting. Now at Val's Fashion Fare myth Daily Bonus Draw WIN A GIFT CERTIFICATE EQUAL TO YOUR PURCHASE (Winner every shopping day) LAST WEEK'S WINNERS: Oct. 5 - Anne McNichol $40.00 Oct. 6 - Martha Heywood $35.10 Oct. 7 - Margaret Anderson $31.77 Oct. 8 - Eileen Clark $10.80 Oct. 9 - Fanny Somers $30.00 Oct. 10 - June Foran $22.00 OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK CHARGEX WELCOME WEDDING INVITATIONS THE HURON EXPOSITOR PHONE 527-0240 — SEAFORTH OFFICIAL OPENING Huron County Health Building and Huronview Open House Sunday, October 18, 1981 Commencing at 2:30 p.m. You are cordially invited to attend. Fred Habetei Warden COlitiOtatiOn of the. County Of Huron THE BRUSSELS POST, OCTOBER 14, 1981 A7 United Church challenges lotteries Rev. James Vanslyke chal- lenged the members of Huron-Perth Presbytery of the United Church to take action against the increase in lotteries. "They're getting out of hand" s tated the Seaforth United Church cler- gyman. His reaction stemmed from the recent announcement by the federal government to introduce a sports lottery. It was delivered to a meeting of the presbytery in Grace Unit- ed, Tavistock, last week. He noted that a number of organizations had spoken out. again the new lottery but that none of the presbytery corn- mifteess had shown concern. Maureen Mayne, Minister for Mission, for London Con- ference suggested that while we criticize lotteries we fail to su pport our convictions by restraining top purchase - tickets. MAIL, STRIKE HURTS In his report on steward- ship Rev. Roy Babstock, Parkview United, Stratford noted that during the mail strike there had been a loss of one and a half million dollars in the United Church's Miss- ion and Service fund. While the funds are slowly catching up he stated that the M & S projects were being curtailed as well because increases in the fund were not keeping pace with inflation. Huron-Perth's M&S giv- ings to the end of August amounted to $207,858, ap- proximately 48% of its goal. Rev. Ross Cumming, Chairman of Archives, re- quested local congregations to send in biographies and pictures of people whose service to the church should be recognized. "It is obvious that we are interested in church books and records butt we have neglected people records" stated Stratford's Centennial United minister. During a period when lay representatives expressed concerns Norman Alexander voiced his anxiety over the eroding of Sunday obser- vance. The Londesboro dele- gate was later 'recognized by Rev. Bert Daynard, Staffa, for his prestigious award from the Soil Conservation Society of America. MARRIAGES STIR DEBATE The validity of retired ministers to conduct marr- iages stirred a lengthy de- bate. Tightening of licensing to do so by the provincial government has led to a review of the regulations. It was argued that once ordained a minister held the right to conduct marriages. It was pointed out, however, that licensing to do so is granted by the government. Rev. Burton Crowe, Centra- lia, felt that active or retired ministers who serve a congre- gation may conduct a marri- age. A motion of presbytery in- April to deny right to all lay.. and student supply ministers to administer the Sacraments of the Lord's Supper and Baptism was successfully ap- pealed to Conference. The appeal body indicated that Presbytery does not have the right to make such a blanket motion. Each case must be considered on its own merits. A new committee structure for Camp Bimini and Camp Mensetung was introduced by Rev. Bob McMullen, Brucefield, Each cap will have its own committte which will be responsible to an overall presbytery camping committee. McMullen sug-L that the proposal would coordinate administ- ration. Two pastoral changes were approved by the court. Chiselhurst will cease to be a congregation at the first of the year and will amalgamate with Hensall. The Ethel and United churches will begin a trial period of joint services. Rev. Bert Daynard warned congregations planning pro- perty improvements to en- sure that such are in agree- ment with the proper codes. Churches are now being included in an increasing number of regulations, he indicated. EVALUATE GIVINGS "Is it possible to dump your money down the drain" was a questioned posed in a guideline for giving present- ed Rev. Vanslyke in a report by the finance committee. "We have a lot of work to do line outlined a number of questions in regard to re- quests, needs and response. Rev. Barry Passmore who is leaving Wingham for Owen Sound was recognized for his years of service to Huron-Perth while Rev. Plan Christian counselling centre for Huron residents of Huron. It was overwhelmingly decided that there is a definite need for this type of counseling in the area. The proposed cen- ter is to be in the Clinton area as Clinton is located in the central area of Huron. There would be a staff consisting of a professional advisory board and a board of directors. It has not yet been decided when this service will be available to the public, how- ever, the committee behind the Huron County Christian Counseling Services Associ- ation hopes it would be functional within the next year. Eastern Africa has experienced poverty even in the best of times. But today, war, drought and recent floods have imposed widespread famine. The United Nations Food and Agriculture. organization (FAO) estimates that Somalia is now host to the largest refugee population in the world — entirely dependent on outside food sources for at least the foreseeable future. THE NEED IS GREATI And the need is for CORN, a basic food commodity throughout most of Eastern Africa. Ontario corn can help meet the need. Distribution will be supervised/monitored by personnel from reputable relief and development agencies who will be reporting back to the Food Bank, CORN FOR THE HORN is an emergency relief project that brings together the Christian denominations of Ontario in a united effort with the Food Bank. The Canadian Government through CIDA matches your voluntary donation in CORN or CASH by 3 to 1. That is, for every dollar value of corn voluntarily delivered by a farmer or cash donated, the government grants additional $3.00. This additional money is used to purchase corn and help pay for the freight , to the receiving country. Administrative costs of operating the Food Bank program amount to less than 5% of the total budget. HERE IS HOW IT WORKS: You can participate in the CORN FOR THE HORN Program either by donating CORN or CASH. To Donate CORN you: 1, Deliver the corn to the elevator. 2. Tell the elevator manager how much corn you want to donate to the Food Bank. 3, The elevator manager will issue a cheque payable to the Food Bank for the net value of the corn, 4, You at the donor and the elevator manager will sign a "Certificate of Direction" of which you retain a copy. to try and interpret what appeal organizations are do- ing" he stated. It was suggested that we evaluate our givings and that our compassions and con- cerns be expressed in a meaningful way. The guide- Central Huron Secondary School, Clinton, was the site for a meeting of a proposed Christian Counseling center for Huron County. This was the second meeting this year for concerned Christians in Huron County. The first on April 12 was called by interested and concerned pastors to test the feasibility of a counseling service. A proposal was made to four ministerials of Huron County who appointed both pastors and laymen to a steering committee. The meeting Oct. 6 was attended by 35 concerned 5. You then place the cheque for your corn delivery payable to the Food Bank'and a copy of the "Certificate of Direction" into a self-addressed, stamped envelope available in the elevator and mail it to the Food Bank. 6, You will receive a tax deductible receipt from the Food Bank. 7. Make sure that your name and full mailing address are on the envelope as well as the denominational information requested, To donate CASH you: 1. Place your cheque or money order into a Food Bank self-addressed, stamped envelope. 2. You will receive a tax deductible receipt from the Food Bank. 3. Make sure that your full name and address is on the envelope as weal as the denominational information requested. All donors will receive reports as to what has happened with the corn and how it was distributed. Thank you for responding, God loves a cheerful giver. Steering Committee Bruce Bierman, Lutheran Church, E.C.S. R.R. #1, NEW DUNDEE, Ontario NOB 2E0 Phone: (519) 696-3022 John E. Dick, Mennonite Church WHEATLEY, Ontario NOM 2P0 Phone: (519) 825-4583 Tom Oegema, Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario TALBOTVILLE, Ontario NOL 2K0 Phone: (519) 633-0514 CORN FOR THE HORN FOOD BANK 201.1483 Pembina Hwy. Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3T 2C:8 Telephone (204) 475-3550. Don Langford, United Church of Canada, R.R. #2, KERWOOD, Ontario NOP 2B0 Phone: (519) 247-3669 Peter Zwart, Christian Reforrhed Churph, P.O. Box 235, GRIMSBY, Ontario L3M 4G3 Phone: (416) 643-2507 The 'CORN FOR THE HORN" is an OntOriCi Inter-Churdh project. The Food a Subsidiary of the Mennonite Central Committee (tdincidaIseryes as the do-Ordinating Ogericy. For additional information contact: membeet of the steering committee, yOUr denominational headqUarters, or the Food Bank.