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The Citizen, 1991-02-13, Page 21THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1991. PAGE 21. Blyth United Church sermon: “Self-giving Ministry” Blyth United Church on Sunday, February 10 was Family Sunday with the Sunday School present. Vera Badley greeted the congrega­ tion. Rev. Ramirez opened the service with call to worship followed by hymn, “Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee”. The responsive reading was No. 618 (Psalm 1) and the scripture reading was John 3. 14-17. Hymn 479, “Savior Teach Me Day By Day” was followed by conversation with the children. Rev. Ramirez spoke on the war in the Persian Gulf but reminded them that God loves all the world. The Junior Intermediate and Senior choral anthem was “The Family of God” accompanied by Mrs. Phyllis Boak. A beautiful floral arrangement was placed in the church by Charles and Shirley Shobbrook in loving memory of their mother Mrs. Ruth Shobbrook. Anyone wishing to subscribe to the United Church Observer is to contact Harvey McDowell before February 20. Sunshine Unit meets Thursday, February 14 at 2 p.m. Junior Teen club will meet February 23 instead of February 16. Offering was received by Shawn Bromley, Jason Fidom, Ross Clark and Chauncey Carter assisted by Lance Bearss and Cathy Nesbitt. Rev. Ramirez’ sermon was “Self-giving Ministry” and em­ phasized how God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son and Love should be always foremost in our thoughts. Lorna Fraser, Sunday School Superintendent, announced the Sunday School skating party is February 24. There will bee a pot luck lunch after service and skating will be from 1 - 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome. She then had all Sunday School teachers give out red hearts with a magic penny taped on to all their class who in turn gave one to each of the congregation. They then sang “Love is Something if you give it away”. The service closed with hymn 412, “Come Let U$ Sing of a Wonderful Love” followed by benediction and choral response. World Day of Prayer March 1 W ANGLICAN CHURCH ■FTT1 “On the Journey Together” is the theme of the 1991 World Day of Prayer service to be held at Duff's United Church in Walton at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. March 1. In preparing the service the writers travelled many miles to hear the stories of women and to reflect with them on their- faith journeys. The women of Kenya share their hopes and struggles and take you on a journey with them in their country. Those who gather at the service are invited to reflect on experi­ ences. and what it means as Christians in Canada to travel with the sisters and brothers in Kenya. Each year the World Day of Prayer service is written by women of a different country and distribut­ ed worldwide by the International Committee for the World Day of Prayer, which has representatives from 170 countries. The Interna­ tional Committee had its quadrenn­ ial meeting in Jamaica in August of 1990 to plan for the next four years and to select the themes and writer countries for the services. World Day of Prayer in Canada is sponsored by the Women’s Inter­ Church Council of Canada, which has representaitves from 11 de­ nominations. Local services are organized by ecumenical groups across the country. The offerings are used to provide study and worship resources, to cover costs of printing and distributing the ser­ vices and to support ecumenical projects in Canada and abroad. Last year, grants of $40,554 were given to a variety of projects including education and skill development for low income women in Montreal, the set-up of an ecumenical centre in Czecho­ slovakia and services to victims of wife abuse in Peru, Belize, Winni­ peg, and the eastern Arctic. Music committee in charge The Music Committee was in charge of the Sunday service at Brussels Mennonite Fellowship on February 10. Mervin Lichty led the service and the message was in the form of acappello male quartet music by “The King’s Messengers”. The group, consisting of Andy Martin, Gary Kuepfer, Steve Kuepfer, and David Roth, comes from the Mil- verton-Millbank area and has mini­ stered to many different churches, special care institutions and pri­ sons in Ontario and throughout the U.S.A. A fellowship meal was enjoyed following the Sunday School Hour. It was announced that Tom Warner from Port Rowan has been hired as a full-time pastor for Brussels Mennonite Fellowship be­ ginning sometime in August. The ladies met on Tuesday evening for their monthly meeting. Lyle and Alice Brothers treated the group to a slide presentation of the Passion Play at Lake Wales. Alice and Lyle have participated in the plays for several seasons. 1.7 million people have seen the Pas­ sion Play since it began in 1953. The regular Prayer and Praise meeting was held on Thursday evening. Some members of the Church attended a rally in Breslau on Saturday. The Youth hosted a Valentine banquet on Saturday night at the Church, for the Brussels and Milverton Youth groups. Yvonne Detweiller and Sharon Demaray attended a weekend workshop for Christian Education Committees at Paris, Ontario. OF CANADA REV. DAVID FULLER, B.A., M. DIV. February 17 Lent 01 HOLY EUCHARIST Blyth 9:30a.m. Brussels 11:15a.m. HURON CHAPEL MISSIONARY CHURCH PASTOR JAMES H. CARNE AUBURN 526-7515 10:00 a.m. - Family Bible Hour 11:00 a.m. - Morning Service 8:00 p.m. - Evening Service Wednesday - Prayer & Bible Study Friday, 7:30 - Youth * 1 BLYTH CHRISTIAN ZjA REFORMEDCHURCH HIGHWAY 4, BLYTH DR. W. H. LAMMERS Sunday at 10a.m. and 2:30p.m. Sunday School 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 Obituaries MARY ERRINGTON Mary Margaret Errington of Goderich, and formerly of Dungan­ non, died at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital on Sunday, Jan. 20, 1991. She was 81 years old. Mrs. Errington, a retired switch­ board operator at Ontario Hospital, was a member of North Street United Church and Goderich Re­ bekah Lodge #89. She was born on Aug. 23, 1909, in Ethel, Ont., to William and Isabella (McDonald) Krauter. She was the wife of the late Everitt Errington. Surviving children are Isabel and Harold Adams of Port Albert, Wilmer and Shirley Errington of Eagle River, Marjorie and Bob Andreasen of Surrey (B.C.), and Norma and Gerald Crawford of RR 6, Goderich. Mrs. Errington is also survived by one sister, Miss Grace Krauter of Toronto; one brother, Albert Krauter of Dwight: 12 grandchild­ ren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by two brothers, Russell and Edwin Krau­ ter. The funeral service was held at the McCallum and Palla Funeral Home on Thursday. Jan. 24, 1991, with Rev. Robert Ball of North Street United Church officiating. Interment of cremated remains in Dungannon Cemetery. LUELLA NOBLE Mrs. Luella Noble of Wingham passed away on Sunday, January 27, 1991 at Brookhaven Nursing Home. She was 88 years of age. The former Janet Luella McGre­ gor was predeceased by her be­ loved husband Roy Noble in 1975. She will be dearly missed by her daughter Valdeane (Mrs. Wray) Gedcke of Wingham and her sister Hazel (Mrs. Les) Reid of Londes- boro. Also surviving are her grand­ children Shawn and Sarah Gedcke. Besides her husband Mrs. Noble was predeceased by her brother, Clayton McGregor in 1970. Friends called at the McBurney Funeral Home on Monday, January 28. Rev. J. Rea Grant officiated at the funeral service the following afternoon. Interment will be held in the spring at Brandon Cemetery in Belgrave. As expressions of sympathy don­ ations to a charity of one's choice would be greatly appreciated. JOHN GERALD HEFFRON Blyth resident John Gerald Hef- fron died at Queensway Nursing Home in Hensall on ’Saturday, February 9, 1991. He was 71. Mr. Heffron was born in Hullett township. On April 15, 1944 he married the former Marie Gertrude Cronin. He was employed before retirement as a transport driver and cattle drover. Mr. Heffron was a member of St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church in Blyth Besides his wife he is survived by his children: Marg and her husband Jim Anderson of Blyth, Marv and her husband Randy Witherspoon of Ailsa Craig. Bill and his wife Pat of London. Joe of Blyth and Tom of Ajax. He will also be missed by his 11 grandchildren. Mr. Heffron was the dear brother of Margaret (Mrs. David) Anders­ son of RR 1. Londesboro and the brother-in-law of Kav Heffron of Woodbridge. He was predeceased by two sons, Edward and Arthur and his brother William. Father Ray Reneaud conducted the funeral services at St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church on Tuesday, February 12 at 11 a.m. Pallbearers were: George Ives, Stan Giousher, Lloyd Giousher, Jim Gibbons, Brad Montgomery and John Pollard. Flowerbearers were: Orville Kelland, Murray Walsh and William Campbell. Interment will be held at St. Michael’s Cemetery. Blyth Pee Wees win series Continued from Page 20 ledge, Christopher Howson, Jason McDougall, Benjie Hakkers and Jon Collins. Goaltenders Chris Lee and Michael de Jong shared the net- minding duties while the defence of Collins, Bos, Craig and Toll played sound defence as Blyth clinched the series three games to one with this 8-4 win. Special mention should go to Jon Collins who played a very physical series as he delivered numerous thundering body checks to lift his teammates with his inspired play. Blyth’s next opponent is Wallace Township which features Todd Norman, one of the area’s most promising Pee Wee hockey play­ ers. Game one is in Kurtzville tonight while game two of this best three out of five series will be playgd in Blyth on Monday, Febru­ ary 18 at 7 o'clock. BRUSSELS UNITED CHURCH Rev. Cameron McMillan Church Office 887-6259 Manse 887-9313 11:00 a.m.Morning Worship ServiceASunday,“The Rainbow Covenant”&$ February 17 Church School - Nursery 9:30 a.m.Ethel Worship Service Our message of hope - God forgives Melville Presbyterian Church BRUSSELS Rev. Carolyn McAvoy We welcome 11:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. you to come - Morning Service - Sunday School - Belgrave Service and worship with us! Consider the benefits of being part oj f'X. a church family: •Friendship ’Service »Love ^Worship •Purpose in Living •Hope WE WARMLY INVITE YOU TO CHECK US OUT £0 BRUSSELS MENNONITE % FELLOWSHIP 9:30 a.m. - Worship Service 10:30 a.m. - Christian Education Hour for all ages Pastor: Gordon Bauman 887-6388 Elder: John Baan 887-6967