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The Citizen, 1989-12-19, Page 17Paul and Susan Craig. THE CITIZEN, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1989. PAGE 17. Couple weds in Toronto ceremony BROMLEY - CRAIG Paul Craig and Susan Bromley were united in marriage by Pastor Philip Bailey at Bayview Church of Christ, Toronto, on September 23, 1989. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bromley of Weston and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bodie Craig, RR 2, Blyth. Mrs. Kim Hornyak, sister of the groom, sang “Bridge Over Trouble Water’’. Mr. Jack Bromley and Mr. Bodie Craig sang a duet, “O Perfect Love’’. Following the cere­ mony. the couple were escorted out of the church by piper, Steven McWilliam. The bride wore a white, full- length satin gown with long sleeves and cathedral train accented by satin rosettes. The neckline and fitted bodice were appliqued with pearls and lace. A floral wreath held her fingertip veil and she carried a bouquet of pink roses. The maid of honour was Louise Sinclair, Toronto. Bridesmaids were Belina Alves, Sarah Bromley, Heather Little, Josephine Rego, Toronto, and Karen Maughan, Montreal. They wore slate blue and pink floral street-length dresses and carried pink roses, white carnations and freesia. The best man was Jack Whytock of North Carolina, and the guests were ushered by Doug Craig, Kitchener; Russ Harper, Brace­ bridge; Mark Hornyak and Al Kane, Mitchell and Peter Toronto. A reception was held Ramada Inn, Downsview. After returning from a Pavlin, at the honey- moon in the Dominican Republic, the couple is residing in Kitchen- From the Minister’s Study Joseph had the right attitude REV. DOUGLAS ZEHR, CO-PASTOR, BRUSSELS MENNONITE FELLOWSHIP Is there anything else that one could write about? As a Canadian male I am embarrassed. The shocking reality of the recent massacre in Montreal leaves me feeling very troubled. There is not a doubt in my mind that this act was a blatant attack on women in a society where many think that the issues of women are a joke. If a lunatic gunman would have separated out the Blacks or Hispan­ ics in a group of students, travell­ ers or other hostages we would say it was an act of racial prejudice. If some Jewish citizens would have been singled out, we would say it was anti-semetic. This was an act against women. I recognize that this was the act of a very sick man. Yet, I am very embarrassed to belong to a society that continues to deny that we have a problem with our attitude and treatment of women. Justice delay­ ed is justice denied. This act is a very raw symbol of what is wrong with the attitudes of men in our society. This is reality. It really doesn’t matter how far we have come. The attitude of many within our society continues to exploit, abuse, and misuse women and our relationship to them. I am ashamed that we as a society have not been able to take back the night for our sisters, daughters, spouses and friends. We continue to force them to walk a lonely, fearful road. I am ashamed that, although the massacre attacker was not known to his victims, the statistics indicate that the vast majority of women in this country, who are misused, abused, and murdered, know their assailant only too well. I feel betrayed by those males in our society who continue to live selfishly for themselves and refuse to change. 1 mean those who continue to be demanding of, and insensitive to, women, whether they are wives, sisters, colleagues or strangers. I am writing about those who think that might makes right. Those who continue the myth that violence is a justifiable action for dealing with their emotions. I am thinking about the many men in my consider need for smell the own experience who themselves beyond the counselling. Wake up, guys, and coffee. This is the 20th century. There is no excuse for not dealing with our attitudes, feelings and actions. There have never been so many resources available from doctors and counsellors to therapy and support groups. I am also embarrassed to be part of a religious community that too many times does not live up to what it knows to be right. A community that at times continues to enslave women rather than working at setting them free. Many times this is a very vigorous activity which is blatantly evident, while other times it is very subtle. I am also embarrassed by my own actions at times when I have misused, or spoken in an insensi­ tive way about a woman, whether she was a sister, mother, my spouse, friend, colleague or strang­ er. As we walk through Advent, the time of identifying with the people of God in their anticipation of the coming Messiah, we have the opportunity to reflect on these very serious matters. Joseph, a supporting actor in the Christmas drama, would be a good role model for us. His attitude towards Mary is remarkable and worth considering. He could have rightfully treated Mary as an adulteress. He could have put Mary away. He could have divorc­ ed her. Joseph had the weight of the law as well as the force of duty as a citizen of that society on his side. But he chooses to treat Mary with respect, integrity and the highest honour. He demonstrates his true love for her. Joseph chooses to do what is right. Although the scriptures do not say much about Joseph, the gospel writer Matthew (1:19) does say that Joseph was a righteous man. What we need is more men who, rather than being know for being macho, are known as righteous. That is, men who are known to be willing to do right and be upright. Men who are willing to be godly, moral and good. I think our society is in need of such citizens. There never was a more necessary time. The time is right. Come on guys, let’s be right for the times. j[Atoglit’s All in the CLASSIFIEDS <HURON SUPERIOR MEMORIALS “Established over 60 years” Serving Blyth, Brussels and all of Huron County Neil Elliott 153 High Street, Clinton Bus. 482-9441 Res. 482-1748 cmaTdlerI “Evening appointments available Melville Presbyterian Church BRUSSELS Rev. Carolyn McAvoy 11:00 - Morning Service Sunday School 9:30 a.m. - Belgrave Service LJ]j We welcome you to come and worship with us! BRUSSELS MENNONITE FELLOWSHIP DOUG &MIM ZEHR CO-PASTORS Sunday, December24,1989 9:30a.m. Worship 7:00p.m. Christmas Eve 10:30 Christian Education ChristmasChoir&Communion HURON CHAPEL MISSIONARY CHURCH 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 1 BLYTH CHRISTIAN aJA REFORMED CHURCH HIGHWAY 4, BLYTH Rev. W. H. Lammers Sunday at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.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 ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA December24/89 Advent 4 & Christmas Eve HOLYCOMMUNION REV. DAVID FULLER, B.A., M. 11:00p.m. 9:00p.m. Trinity, Blyth St. John’s, Brussels Please note: There will only be evening services, not morning services. . . A A t *★ ★★★★★ December25/89 Christmas Day HOLYCOMMUNION 8:00 a.m. at St. John’s only! DIV. BRUSSELS UNITED CHURCH King Street 887-9313 Rev. Cameron McMillan Dec. 24 11:00 a.m. 10:45 a.m. 7:30 p.m. Christmas Sunday Morning Service A time to worship together to celebrate the birth of Our Saviour. Music by the Intermediate Choir Christmas Eve Service As is the custom, the congregation of Melville Presbyterian will join with us. ‘Twas in the moon of winter time when all the birds had fled That mighty Gitchi Manitou sent angel choirs instead Before their light the stars grew dim and wondering hunters heard the hymn Jesus your King is horn. Jesus is born in excelsis gloria.