The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1989-10-04, Page 7From the minister’s study We really do need each other THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1989. PAGE 7. •NO FEES • ALL INVESTMENTS GUARANTEED 4 INSURED •FUNDS TRANSFERABLE VIA CHARTER BANK 12% BY BOB BARNHART BLYTH CHURCH OF GOD Many years ago, two students graduated from the Chicago-Kent College of Law. The highest ranking student in the class was a blind man named Overton, and when he received his honor, he insisted that half the credit should go to his friend Kraspryzak. They had first met one another in school when the armless Kaspryzak had guided the blind Overton down a flight of stairs. This acquaintance ripened into friendship and a beautiful example of interdependence. The blind man carried the books that the armless man read aloud in their common study and the deficiency of each individual was compensated for by the other’s ability. As the story says this is a beautiful example of interdepen dence. The two extremes of this are dependence and independence. Dependence says I can’t make it without you. I am depending on you to carry me through life. Another expression for these peo ple might be dingers, they expect people to do things for them. They expect to be taken care of. The other extreme is indepen dence. This person says I don’t need anybody or anything. I can do it on my own and I will step on anybody who gets in my way. Interdependence is a blend be tween these two. As in the story the deficiency of each was compensat ed for by the others ability. This is the point I believe Paul is making in Philippians, chapter two, verse four. It says "each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.” Paul says “look not only” which means you look to take care of your interests, thus you’re not a depen dent person. Paul goes on and says, “but also to the interests of others”. So that means that you’re not an independent person. This concept of interdependence applies to our relationships in marriage. Another illustration of this is two pieces of jigsaw puzzle. They may be different but two pieces can fit together beautifully. This concept of interdependence can also work in the church. Let’s go back to the jigsaw puzzle, two pieces represent a marriage but when you keep combining two pieces you eventually have a whole picture that fits together marvel lously. This concept of interdependence can also apply to our work. No one person is the company, nor does just one player win a champions- ship. It is a team effort. We need this concept of interdependence in our personal relationships, in the church and in our work. We really do need each other.F 524-2773 God.rtch 1-800-265-5503 Blyth UC brings back old tradition Blyth United Church will host two important events this Fall - one the well established “Harvest Bon anza” and the other is an old tradition being re-introduced - a fowl supper. The Harvest Bonanza has grown so much that the walls are fairly bursting with used clothes. Besides affording the Community the op portunity to purchase good used clothing at bargain prices, it also serves as a mission project since the left-over clothes are given to two charities. The Silent Auction has proven to be the second most popular section of the Bonanza. Items for the auction will be on display in Webster’s window the week of Oct. 10. Buyer’s may place their bids at Webster’s store that week or at Blyth United Church any of the three days of the Bonanza. The bid boxes will be opened during the bazaar on Saturday, Oct. 21. At that time bidders will be given the opportunity to place another bid. For this reason it is rather impor tant to be at the church for the bazaar. The ever popular bazzar com mences on Saturday, Oct. 21 at 2 p.m. Once again, crafts, produce, baking, attic treasures, and Christ mas items will adorn the Sunday School Hall. As well a delicious lunch will be available. For many years a traditional “Fowl Supper” was held in Blyth United Church. In the 1970’s the tradition was let die. The Stewards of the church have decided that this' is the year to revive that old tradition. So on Friday, Oct. 27 the stewards under the very capable leadership of Brenda Brooks will hold an old fashioned Fowl Supper. The whole community is invited. There will be two sittings (5 p.m. and 7 p.m.) Advance tickets only are being sold. Tickets are for sale at Wilson’s and Webster’s stores and from any of the stewards. In this free country of Canada we have so much to be thankful for so come and celebrate with us on October 27. Newlyweds reside in Grand Valley McCutcheon - taylor A variety of multi-coloured fresh flowers and candles decorated the Brussels United Church on July 15, 1989 for the wedding of Karen McCutcheon, daughter of Mel and Lois McCutcheon and Bruce Tay lor, son of Allen and Leona Taylor of Orangeville. Rev. Wesley Ball of Scarborough, formerly of Gorrie, officiated. and lace. She carried a bouquet of fresh flowers in her arm. The matron of honour was Vicki Wright and her daughter Melissa Wright was the flowergirl. Both are from Listowel. Bridesmaids were Sandra Harrison of Orangeville, Donna Stewart of Stratford, Doro thy Nesbeth of Toronto, Kendra Cardiff of Brussels, and sister of the groom, Diana Taylor of Orange ville. The ladies dresses were Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Taylor were wed July 15 in Brussels. Mrs. Taylor is the daughter of Mel and Lois McCutcheon. best man. Steve and Wayne Mc Cutcheon, brothers of the bride, Mike Shaw, Jim Paron and Brian Jamieson, all of Orangeville, were ushers. Colby Fitch, cousin of the bride, was the ringbearer. The groom and the ushers were dressed in charcoal gray tuxedoes. Michelle Blake, the organist, was accompanied by the bagpiping of Tom McFarlane throughout the ceremony. Bruce and Karen now reside in Grand Valley. YOU ARE INVITEDTO AC0MMUNITY BIBLE STUDY F0RW0MEN EVERYONE WELCOME Beginning WED.OCT.4 9:45-11:00a.m. BLYTH UNITEDCHURCH FORCHILDREN 3-6 years FREE BABYSITTING For Younger Children BOTH AT BLYTH CHRISTIAN REFORMEDCHURCH For more information call Joanne Van Amersfoort 523-4202 or Susan Howson 523-9436 Melville Presbyterian Church BRUSSELS Rev. Carolyn McAvoy 11 A.M. MORNING SERVICE SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30 A.M. BELGRAVE SERVICE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA Oct. 8/89 Pentecost 21 MORNING PRAYER REV.DAVIDFULLER 9:30 a.m. 11:15a.m. Trinity Blyth St. John’s, Brussels BRUSSELS UNITED CHURCH King Street 887-9313 Rev. Cameron McMillan Sunday, Oct. 8 Thanksgiving Sunday 11:00 a.m. Family Worship Church School withdrawn Facilities for babies and pre-schoolers Let us give thanks for our many blessings. huroT^hapeHissionar^I CHURCH I AUBURN ■ PASTOR JAMES H. CARNE 526-7515 ■ 10 a.m. Family Bible School 11 a.m. Morning Worship 8 p.m. - Evening Service Wed., 8 p.m. - Prayer and Bible Study Fri. 7:30 p.m. - Youth Sat. 10:30 a.m. - Kids Klub A BLYTH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH HIGHWAY 4, BLYTH Rev. W. H. Lammers Sunday at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Thanksgiving Service - Monday, October 9 -10 a .m. SundaySchool 11:00a.m. The Church of the “ Back to God Hour’’ and “ Faith 20” Back to God Hour 10:30a.m. CKNX, Sunday Faith20 5:00a.m. weekdays, Global T.V. ALL VISITORS WELCOME HURON SUPERIOR MEMORIALS “Established over 60 years’’ "Evening appointments available Serving Blyth, Brussels and all of Huron County Neil Elliott 153 High Street, Clinton Bus. 482-9441 Res. 482-1748 A MEMORIAL OF LASTING BEAUTY NELSON MONUMENTS Ltd. Your Atiurance of • EXPERT CRAFTSMANSHIP • FINEST QUALITY GRANITES • FRIENDLY SERVICE • OUTSTANDING VALUE • REASONABLE PRICES DAVID BEATTIE Phone 482-9521 Serving all of Huron County 1-800-265-2677