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The Citizen, 1990-09-19, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, WEDNr^DA - r-^PTEMBER 19, 1990. W.Wawanosh approves severancesCranbrook Compiled by Mrs. Mac Engel. Phone 887-6645 Knights home from Scotland Ernie Naylor of the Monkton Presbyterian Church took part in the regular morning service in Knox Church, Cranbrook, along with the minister, Rev. Steven Webb. Howard Mitchell, who has-spent a good part of the summer here, returned to Thorold on the week­ end where he will spend the winter with family. Mr. and Mrs. Ken MacDonald enjoyed a recent weekend at Point Clark. Recent visitors with Don and Thelma Cotton were David and Kim White of Nova Scotia, Steven and Monica Starr and girls, Owen Sound, Mr. and Mrs. Archie Craw­ ford and Lynn McMaster from Shelburne. CRANBROOK W.M.S. Eight members attended the September meeting of the Cran­ brook Women’s Missionary Society at the home of Mrs. Lois Hart, Brussels, on Wednesday evening, September 12. The service of worship followed the theme “learning”. Mrs. Bren­ da Perrie opened the meeting with a poem “Intangible Friends”. The hymn “The wise may bring their learning” was sung. Poems on God’s Unchanging Love sermon at Blyth United Greeting at Blyth United Church on Sunday, Sept. 16 was Vera Badley. A special organ prelude by Mr. Don Vair preceeded the ser­ vice. Two bouquets of pink snap­ dragons, pink and mauve carna­ tions and mums were placed at the front of the church by the family of the late Charlotte Cook. Deepest sympathy is extended to the family. Hymns were “Stand up, and bless the Lord” and “Jesus Thou Joy of Loving Hearts”. The scrip­ ture reading was Luke 15 (1-32). In charge of Junior Congregation was Diane Ferguson. Linda Stewart was Nursery leader. The senior choir’s anthem was entitled “The Wonder of it all” accompanied by Mrs. Phyllis Boak. The following announcements were noted: next Sunday, Sept. 23 there will be a car rally sponsored by the youth of the church from 1 - 3:30 p.m. at $5.00 per car. On Thursday, September 27 at 8 p.m. Blyth U.C.W. is invited to Belgrave U.C.W. The speaker is Andrea Leis from Literacy Program. Also Sep­ tember 27 the U.C.W. executive meeting will be held at Edelgard Hoba’s at 2 p.m. There will be a Bible Study and prayer group meeting September 24 from 7:30-9 p.m. at the church. Everyone is welcome. Ushering and passing the offer­ tory plates was the Burkholder family, Bill, Brenda, Tina and Shane. The title of the sermon was “God’s Unchanging Love”. The scripture reading reveals three parables. The parable of the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the prodigal son. In discussion of the parable of the lost sheep Rev. Ramirez described how the one sheep drifted away, intent on grazing, in finding more grass and lost sight of the shepherd. That’s the way people lose sight of God. We become so engrossed in our work in material things, and we get wisdom, education and “Farewell to Summer” were read. The scrip­ ture reading Proverbs chapter 1, v. 1-7 was read in unison. “Saviour teach me day by day” was sung. Mrs. Wilfred Strickler presided for the business in the absence of the President, Eleanor Stevenson. The secretary, Freda Crawford, read the minutes and Lois Hart, the treasurer’s report. Cards and visitors were recorded. Four members had birthdays. The Presbyterial visitor, Mrs. Floyd Willows of Stratford will attend the October meeting at the home of Mrs. Leslie Knight. The meeting closed with the hymn “What a friend we have in Jesus” and the Mizpah Benediction. A social half hour with lunch follow­ ed. PEOPLE Ross and Betty Knight arrived home last week from a 15-day tour of Scotland with the Ontario Mass­ ed Legion Pipes and Drums Band. The highlights of the tour was the Band Tattoo at Edinburgh Castle at night and the Braemar Royal Highland Gathering where the Ontario Massed Band was the feature attraction. The Queen, Prince Phillip and Lady Sara arriv­ ed and stayed for an hour. too busy to pray or go to church and gradually we drift away from God. Rev. Ramirez said that we can be lost in what we think we need, and only when something happens in our lives do we recognize the need to change. The second parable tells how a woman, who had 10 silver coins diligently searches and cleans her house until she finds the one that was lost. The coin was just out of circulation, like many of us who are out of service to God. When we allow ourselves to do wrong, even when we know what is right - then our life is not ruled by Christ. In the parable of the prodigal son, the boy wished to follow his dreams. Thinking that his home was dull, he listened only to the voice of his own desire. He never realized how blessed he was, until he lost everything - he then repented and returned home. The older son in a way was also lost, as all his life he had boasted of his good deeds and also in the fact that he felt jealous when his father treated his brother so royally when he returned home. He was lost in his pride. These three parables describe God’s love. To God a sinner, one who is lost, is an important if not more important than those who aren’t. Like the shepherd who carried home the lost sheep on his shoulders, like the father who went “all out” for his wayward son, God will exalt a repentent sinner. He will always be there for us. Forgiveness is there even before we ask. His love isn’t affected by whether or not we are good or bad. Remember. Christ died for us whle we were yet sinners. God wants us to come home to him - his love is unchanging. As a fitting closing to the message, Don and Mary Vair sang a duet “The Old Rugged Cross” accompanied by Don on piano. West Wawanosh Council voted against supporting an OPP extend­ ed service office in Auburn at its meeting of September 4. Council felt that since the township is already jointly supporting such an office in Dungannon it was not Voice for Life discusses challenge of the 90s Wingham Voice for Life met Monday night at the home of Ed and Kelly Skinn. President Jim Bakelaar was pleased to welcome the board members back after the summer hiatus. The new executive is ready for action: President, Jim Bakelaar; Secretary, Nancy McKeon; Trea­ surer, Ed and Kelly Skinn; Educa­ tional Convenor, Sally Campeau; Regional Representative, John Van Den Assem; Membership, Joan Van Den Assem. The group followed the recent provincial election and are pleased to note that the Family Coalition Party gained a modest increase in popular support since the last election. The group approved continued Q. The Niagara peninsula pro­ duces 85 per cent of all the grapes in Canada. True or false? A. True. Fourteen million grape vines grow along the south shore of Lake Ontario, from Stoney Creek to Niagara-on-the-Lake, producing more than 67 thousand tonnes of grapes for fine wines and delicious grape juice. Grapes are the second largest fruit crop in Ontario and Ontario grapes have won world­ wide recognition. commercial, educational, or community gathering. Just call us, toll free. 1-800-668-8500 Ontario Hydro Name This offer is good for students only Address Postal Code Speakers Bureau In Toronto, 592-2322. Conferenciers francophones : 1-800-668-8110 THE CITIZEN Box 152, Box 429, Brussels, Ont. Blyth, Ont. NOG 1H0 N0M 1H0 □ Find enclosed $11.00 for a 8-month subscription for: News from home -every week FOR ONLY $11.00 SPECIAL 8-MONTHS SUBSCRIPTION You can receive your own copy of your paper and keep up with happenings in your home town. prepared to also support one in Auburn. This was carried unani­ mously. Council had no objections to two severances proposed by Paul Zinn, giving approval on condition that support of radio and television commercials promoting the protec­ tion of human life. They discussed the challenge of the 90’s - protect­ ing human life from conception until death. Alliance for Life re­ quested assistance in airing their T.V. ads all across Canada. The group agreed to give this support. It was decided to once again set up a booth at the Teeswater fair in October. The next meeting is scheduled for Oct. 1 in Wingham. Whatever your group wants to discuss, we're ready to join in. We can discuss a broad range of topics, from how we turn PCBs into salt, to electricity savings, to energy options facing our community. Ontario Hydro Speakers Bureau offers volunteer speakers free of charge to talk with any size industrial, I I I I a a a a a a a a a a a a road access to the parcel of land is provided. The application for a tile drain­ age loan submitted by Neil and Helen Rintoul was approached by Council. The applications for tile drain loans from John Thompson, Bill McDonald, and Margaret Bakker were approved by Council, subject to the availability of additional provincial allocation. Council authorized building per­ mits to: Harold Glenn, verandah and car port; Bev Grierson, house; Louis Parent, shed; Richard Edmi­ ston, barn; Noah Stutzman, barn; Gary Sproul, addition; Fairview School, barn; Albert Shetler, barn; John Miller, feed room and covered passage and Andrew Stutzman, corn crib. The general accounts in the amount of $147,451.14 and the road accounts totalling $46,124.84 were approved for payment. We will send The Citizen to students who are away from home for the school year.