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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1989-09-13, Page 10WMS visits shut-ins Timely snip The ribbon cutting celebrating the75th anniversary of the founding of the Belgrave UCO branch was carried out just in time Friday night as rain started to pelt down. Cutting the ribbon were (from left) board members Don Procter, Siebolt Siertsema, Bruce Campbell and manager Darryl Culbert. The Belgrave W.M.S. held their meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 6 at the home of Mrs. Margaret Sierts­ ema. Mrs. Ivy Cloakey opened with the poem “Golden Days” and “0 Master, let me walk with Thee”, was sung. Mrs. Hazel Dalrymple read scripture from Matthew Ch. 11. A meditation was read by Mrs. Robena McBurney and Mrs. Siert­ sema led in prayer. Roll call was answered by a verse on labour and 31 sick and shut-in visits were recorded. Mrs. McBurney gave the secretary’s report and Mrs. Cloa­ key gave the financial statement. An invitation was read from the ladies of Whitechurch to a meeting September 20 at 2 p.m. A letter of thanks from Mrs. Margaret Hamil­ ton was read. Mrs. Garner Nicholson read a story on the anniversary of the deaths of two very different men who lived in the 1700’s, Rev. John Wesley and John Bunyon who wrote “Pilgrims Progress”. She Belgrave Area residents welcome many weekend guests also read about the last moderator, Rev. Bruce Miles. Mrs. Siertsema read two poems, “One last mile” and “When it is September”. Mrs. Dalrymple read “God’s only a prayer away” and “A song of early Autumn”. “Blest be the tie that binds” was sung, Mrs. Qoakey closed prayer and lunch was served by the hostess. FUNK SEEDS Part of a stronger corn program G4010 2600 H.U. G4027 2750 H.U. Compiled by Mrs. Helen Stonehouse. Phone 887-9487 John's gospel tells of Jesus’ teaching Mrs. George Procter, organist of Knox United Church, Belgrave, set the mood for worship Sunday, September 10, with a prelude of familiar sacred numbers. The ser­ vice was conducted by the Rev. Peter D. Tucker. Rev. Tucker read scripture from John I: 33-50 which relates the increase of Jesus’ teaching and the waving of John the Baptist. “The Wise may bring their Learning”, “Ye servants of God” and “I’d rather have Jesus than anything” were sung. In the children’s story, the minister told of a young boy who was determined to help his mother pull weeds in her garden. He didn’t heed instruction. Soon the tele­ phone rang. Mother left to answer it. In the interim the child worked steadily. How surprised she was, on her return, to learn that all her flowers were pulled up; all the weeds were left to grow. We must recognize flowers from weeds. Weeds grow easily; flowers hard. Tall, strong weeds cause weak flowers. We, too, may pull out the wrong plants in God’s garden. Weed your own garden. Not all good plants are tall and strong. Learn the correct ones. Mrs. Rita Potter attended the Junior congregation in the school room during the remainder of the service. Rev. Tucker stated that in earth­ ly terms there was nothing wonder­ ful about Jesus’ birth. There was little difference in His childish life style than in ours. We don’t know His interests. He lived as many of us. We have no information about His early life. This doesn’t matter. Our knowledge of the gospel which John provides is adequate. John the Baptist says “Behold, I am not He”. John was only a forerunner; He was self-effacing. We must admire him for that characteristic quality. Many of us UNICEF makes year-round gift giving easy. are not self-effacing. We don’t want to step into obscurity. The following day as John was standing with two of his disciples Jesus walked by. John declared, “See! There is the Lamb of God!” The two disciples turned and followed Jesus. One was Andrew who brought Simon to Jesus. We don’t know what we are doing when we invite someone to church. How different things might have been for us if Andrew had not brought Simon, known as Cephas, then Peter. There should be more Andrews now to lead people to Jesus. Jesus changed Simon. He left his home, his wife, his boat. For three years he was exposed to hunger, danger, denial of Jesus. He was just like us as he experi­ enced cowardice. We could be like Peter, not want to be completely changed. Jesus will change our names and our lives Jesus de­ mands our all. Offeratory stewards were John R. Taylor and Melville Mathers. VILLAGE OF BRUSSELS PUBLIC MEETING CONCERNING A PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TAKENOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the VILLAGE OF BRUSSELS will hold a public meeting on October 3,1989 at 9:30 p.m. atthe Brussels Municipal Office to consider a proposed zoning by-law amendment under Section 34 of the Planning Act, 1983. The purpose of the proposed by-law is to change the zoning on Park Lot 8, Registered Plan 194, Village of Brussels from FD [Future Development] to R1 [residential Low Density]. The R1 zoning would allow for the development of a single family residence. The location of the affected property is shown on Schedule ‘A’ attached. ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed zoning by-law. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to the proposed zoning by-law is available for inspection between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the Municipal Office. DATED AT THE VILLAGE OF BRUSSELS THIS 11th DAY OF SEPT., 1989. Hugh Hanly Clerk-Treasurer VILLAGE OF BRUSSELS Box 119, Brussels, Ontario. NOG 1H0 [519] 887-6572 Mr. Harold Bosman of Edmon­ ton, Alberta, visited with his brother and sister-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Bosman and other friends and relatives of the area. Sunday visitors at the home of Mrs. Elizabeth Procter, Belgrave were Mr. and Mrs. Philip Stopforth of London and Mrs. Larry May­ berry of Londesboro. Mr. and Mrs. Don Vallance of East Wawanosh enrollment up for 1989 230 pupils enrolled at East Wawanosh Public School for the commencement of classes Septem­ ber 5, 1989 which is an increase of 32 over 1988. Staff change was Mrs. Lucie Turcotte-Lapaine transferred to Robertson Memorial School in Goderich. We are pleased to welcome Mrs. Sandy Thompson from Goderich who will be teaching French and also welcome back Mrs. Nancy Daer from a one year leave of absence. Mrs. Bernice Gross will be teaching full-time this year. Brooklin and her mother Mrs. William Speirman and his mother Mrs. Vallance of Kilburg Home, Listowel visited on Sunday after­ noon* with their cousins Mr. and Mrs. Bert Johnston. Don’t forget Library will now be open Saturdays from 2 - 5 p.m. starting September 16. Danny Thompson and his friend Holly of Toronto were dinner guests of his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Bert Johnston one day last week. Dr. John and Kay Mowbray of B.C. visited with their cousins Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Taylor on Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Laura Johnston spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. George Johnston, Tara and Erin of Ilderton and all attended the wedd­ ing of her niece Sandra Johnston to John Mitchell at the church of the Epiphany, London, on Saturday, September 9. Magnum Plus Keith B ack R.R.#1, Belgrave 357-1092 John A. Van Beers R.R.#1, Blyth 523-4431