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From the Minister’s Study
We need to tighten our belts to survive
BY PETER D. TUCKER
BELGRAVE AND CALVIN BRICK
UNITED CHURCH
October! What mixed emotions
that word brings. Memories of a
summer past; visions of holidays
end; the closing in of the days; the
advancing cold of winter.
Such are the negatives. What are
the positives? The chance of gath
ering as families around a roaring
wood fire; the smell of cedar
kindling; the reality that whatever
the weather we can stay snug and
warm in our homes. Heated cars;
winter days so clear and crisp that
William and Kimberley Stride
Couple weds in
Mississauga ceremony
GO WING - STRIDE
Kimberley Jean Gowing and
William George Stride exchanged
marriage vows in a double-ring
ceremony at Eden United Church,
Mississauga on June 23, 1990.
Parents of the bride are Norman
and Helen Gowing of Blyth and the
groom’s parents are William and
Heather Stride of Erin Mills. Carol
Mommersteeg, Bayfield was her
sister’s matron of honour and
bridesmaids were Kim Tolton and
Melanie Hawhes, friends of the
bride, both of Toronto.
Chelsey Mommersteeg, niece of
the bride was flower girl.
Best man Peter Russell, friend of
the groom; Stephen Evans, cousin
of the groom and Bill Vance, friend
of the groom, all of Toronto were
ushers.
A reception was held for family
and friends at the Delta Meadow
vale Inn, Mississauga.
After a wedding trip to Porta
Plata, Kim and Bill are residing at
318 Laurier Ave., Milton, Ontario.
the very air is like wine, bringing
happiness and cheer to our souls.
The cheerful presence of the ubi
quitous sparrow at our bird feed
ers; the occasional flash of colour
from the bluejay or the cardinal;
the recognition of all nature that
lifes goes on, with all its rich
patterns and wonderful opportuni
ties.
The Church comes to life again
with Anniversary Services and the
approach of the Season of Advent,
when we celebrate the coming of
the Lord of Life to recreate and
reclaim the world for Himself. The
eager preparation for the Christ
mas festivities; the saving of our
money for presents; the frantic
wondering what in the world we are
to get those whom we know, but
who seem to have everything they
could possibly need.
The earnest preparation of the
ice surface for skating or for the
great game of curling; the comfort
ing warmth of an occupied barn,
with contented cows breathing out
air like smoke; the feeling of soft
snowflakes landing in your hair;
the snug warmth of hands within
warm woolen gloves; all these
things speak to us of familiarity and
warm our hearts with their remem
brance. Security, that is what we
experience! We feel just like Linus
with his blanket; nothing can
disturb us; everything in our lives
is under control. We are masters of
our world and it poses us no threat.
We are tempted to believe that
human beings make their own
destiny and that we can manage
nicely without any outside help or
assistance. Glory to man in the
highest; peace and goodwill upon
Earth.
But the human being who be
lieves that he or she needs no one
else in this world is a lonely
individual. Even though we are in
control of our environment, and
that could be very much in ques
tion, living life on the basis of
self-sufficiency is no longer practi
cal or possible in our world. As
Dean Martin sang on one occasion
“Everybody needs somebody
sometime.” Human beings are
interdependent. Marshall
McLuhan declared that the world is
“a global village”. By that he
meant that we are all indissolubly
linked with each other. Your ac
tions affect me and my actions
affect you. Cutting down South
American rain forests affects my
environment, while the burning of
fossil fuels here in Canada affects
the environment in Iceland and
Greenland. A decision made to
donate a few dollars toward the
amelioration of suffering in the
Third World countries has a pro
found affect upon the attitudes of
individuals there to the rest of the
affluent Western World.
There is little doubt that contin
ued enjoyment of our present way
of life may be limited to this coming
generation of people in Canada.
The day of conspicuous consump
tion is over and a time for the
tightening of belts has come. I have
no desire to be. a kill-joy, but I
firmly believe that we have to alter
our patterns of behaviour not as a
matter of politics but as a matter of
survival.
All of which brings us full circle
to the matter of security. When the
illusion of security just fades away
like the smoke of a fall fire, where
will we turn in order to replace it?
We cannot turn to the things we
own, for they too shall fade and
fail. But we can turn to the Person
who owns us! Our real security, a
security which shall last for ever,
can still be ours. We are God’s
children! Persons created to enjoy
fellowship and communication with
Him. We are only half-people until
we recognize that fact. But when
we recognize it we become whole
people and our security is no longer
in question. As Psalm 4:8 says
“When I lie down, I go to sleep in
peace; you alone, O Lord, keep me
perfectly safe.”
HURON CHAPEL MISSIONARY
CHURCH
PASTOR JAMES H. CARNE AUBURN 526-7515
10:00 a.m. - Sunday School
11:00 a.m. - Sunday - “The Habitation of God”
8:00 p.m. - Emmanuel Bible College Chorale
Tuesday - 4:15 - Kids’ Klub
Wednesday - Livestyle Evangelism
Fridav - 7:30 - Youth
ANGLICAN CHURCH
OF CANADA
REV. DAVID FULLER, B.A., M. DIV.
Brussels School news
BY WENDY THOMPSON AND
JASON HARRIS
It’s the first week in October; all
our students and teachers are neck
deep into the many happenings of
the school year. We talked to some
of the teachers and students to find
out about the exciting and stimulat
ing activities they are having.
In the primary division it appears
that turkeys rule the roost as part of
Thanksgiving activities. Mrs.
Clark’s Grade 2 is busy reading
stories about Thanksgiving and
talking seriously about all the
things they are thankful for. Mr.
Parson’s Grade 2/3 were compar
ing Thanksgiving Day with the way
we celebrate Thanksgiving now.
In Grade 3/4, Mrs. Uhler and her
class, are learning about different
regions of Canada, the provinces
and territories of our great country.
They are constructing models of
buildings in French with Madame
Lindsay. Everyone in Grade 3/4
has a Kindergarten reading buddy.
Grade 4/5 and their teacher
enjoyed watching the film, “Char
lie and the Chocolate Factory’’ and
reading the book of the same name
by Raold Dahl. This class is also
studying their home part of Cana
da, Huron County.
Grade 7/8 is definitely a busy
place as all six of their teachers
involve these students in varied
and exciting activities. With Mrs.
Raymond they are reading a funny
and touching novel called “The
Great Gilly Hopkins”. What an
outrageous character Gilly is.
Mr. Wanless will be accompany
ing the class on a visit to the
Maitland Valley Outdoor Education
Centre in East Wawanosh next
Tuesday to do a stream study. That
should be a good experience.
In instrumental music they are
polishing a rendition of “O
Canada” and in French class they
are working to polish the use and
understanding of some of the
French verbs.
Grades 2-8 have been running
many kilometres to prepare for the
Cross-Country meet on October 17.
The teams are picked and we wish
them good luck.
Last Friday, all classes had the
experience of helping to play the
“Tree of Knowledge” a spruce tree
celebrating the anniversary of the
beginning of T.V.O. We hope to
grow in knowledge as our tree
grows.
Yes, the students are very busy
with work assignments and tests,
their teachers have prepared, for
them but as they work and learn
they are having fun too.
If you're prone to making
excuses, consider the benefits of
a church family: Friendship.
Worship. Service. Love. Purpose
in living. Hope.
We warmly incite you to
check us out (No tux or
tails required!)
9:30 A.M. Worship Service
10:30 A.M. Christian Education
Hour for all ages
BRUSSELS MENN0NITE
FELLOWSHIP
Elder: ELWIN GARLAND
887-9017
EACH PERSON TRULY
WELCOME
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OCTOBER 14 PENTEC0ST19
MORNING PRAYER
Brussels Blyth
9:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m.
Melville
Presbyterian Church
BRUSSELS
Rev. Carolyn McAvoy
11:00 a.m. * Morning Service
- Sunday School
9:30 a.m. - Belgrave Service
We welcome you to come and worship with us!
1 BLYTH CHRISTIAN
Zjl REFORMEDCHURCH
HIGHWAY4, BLYTH
REV. W. H. LAMMERS
Sunday at 10 a. m.and7:30 p.m.
Sunday School 11:00 a.m.
The Church of the “Back to God Hour” and “Faith 20”
BacktoGod Hour 10:30 a.m. CKNX Sunday
raith 20 5:00 a.m. weekdays, Global T.V.
ALL VISITORS WELCOME
BRUSSELS UNITED CHURCH
Rev. Cameron McMillan King Street 887-9313
7:30 p.m.
11:00 a.m.
Sunday,
October 14
135th Anniversary Service
Rev. Eric Le Drew
Minister of Brussels and Ethel
Congregations 1968-1981
Church School
Service of Music
Guests: Harriston United Church
Choir
Now Thank we all our God