HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1991-05-08, Page 19PAGE 20. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 8,1991.
Guest pastor delivers sermon
Pastor Victor Dorsch from Maple
View Mennonite Church gave the
message May 5 as an exchange
minister.
He spoke on "The Ascention in
Relation to the Kingdom." He
based his sermon on Acts 1: 1-14.
If the ascention had not taken place
Christ's mission on earth would
have had no significance other than
that of a great preacher. Mervin
Springtime busy at Melville
Spring has been a busy time at
Melville Presbyterian Church in
Brussels. There have been some
special services and more are
planned.
April began with several families
greeting at the door throughout the
month: Brian and Elaine Armstrong
and family; Sharon and Barry
Bondi and family; Ross and Anna
Cunningham; and Wilfred Short
reed, Rick and Margaret Mclnroy.
Brian and Elaine Armstrong were
the helping elders for the month
and David Adams the main usher.
There were several highlights in
April, beginning with a time and
worship hosted by the Guild on
April 14 where Joanne King and
Jean Bewley showed their slides
from their trip to Austria last fall.
Rev. Charles Henderson from
Exeter was welcomed to the pulpit
on April 21, as Carolyn was
preaching at an anniversary at one
of her home churches, in Scarbor
ough. A great time was had by all
who participated in the "Guess
Who's Coming to Dinner" event,
hosted by several in the congrega
tion on Saturday, April 27. Hosts
were 'surprised' to see which six
people would show up at their
home for dinner. About 60 people
participated and over $500 was
raised towards wheelchair access.
Then, on the Sunday morning fol
lowing, the church welcomed many
members from the local branches
of the Women's Institute. Members
enjoyed a marvellous children's
story from Wilma Hemingway, and
other PTesbyterial ladies from the
Institute also led in worship.
(Leona Armstrong, Isabel Adams,
Kate Wilson, Freda Pipe). Walton
President Marg Mclnroy sang two
appropriate solos: Bette Midler's
"From a Distance" was especially
moving. Both of Melville's female
elders also participated in the ser
vice along with minister Carolyn
‘Engagement
HESCH - COBER
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Hesch
and Mr. and Mrs. Doug
Cober are pleased to
announce the forthcoming
marriage of Marty and Tracy.
The wedding will take place
in Fordwlch at the Brethren-
in-Christ Church on
Saturday, July 27th at 3:00
Lichty led the congregational
singing and Kathy Procter provided
the accompaniment.
The youth group had a busy
weekend. Saturday afternoon was
spent stone picking followed by
supper at Larproms. Sunday
evening the youth had supper at the
home of Margaret and Irwin Camp
bell and held the meeting after the
meal.
Saturday evening the church
McAvoy, as Melville combined the
day with a celebration of the 25th
anniversary of the Presbyterian
Church in Canada's decision to
ordain women. A lovely luncheon
was enjoyed following the service.
The church is busy with showers
and rehearsals as members ready
themselves for the several wed
dings this spring. The May wed
dings are of Brian Tenpas and
Melinda Hamilton, and Susan
Marks and Mike Hendsbee. June
weddings are for Jackie
McCutcheon and Robert Glanville,
and Joan Mair and Greg Bordash.
Throughout the Sundays in May
the congregation will be greeted
Blyth United Church news
Greeters at Blyth United Church
on May 5 were Harvey and Deanna
Snell. Ushers were Cliff and Chris
Snell, Marg Caldwell and Hubert
Hoba.
Rev. Ramirez opened service
with call to worship followed by
the hymn "All Hail the Power of
Jesus' name", a responsive reading
of Psalm 48 and scripture reading
from Luke 24: 44-53. Baptismal
ceremony was for Blaine Graham,
James Hallahan, son of James and
Karen Hallahan; Jennifer Marie
McDonald, daughter of Barry and
Cindy McDonald; Anthony
Alexander Franciscus Peters, son of
Jeff and Janice Peters; and Whytni
Teri Ritchie, daughter of Terry
Ritchie and Glenda Cooner. Rev.
GODERICH ROTARY CLUB
IIP Country Style
Dinner & Theatre
Featuring THE BEST OF the renowned
Janet Amos (Actress/Director) and Ted Johns (Actor/Playwright)
Friday, May 31, 1991
Catering by Jerry Rader (COUNTRY KITCHEN)
Saturday, June 1, 1991
Catering by North Street United, U.C.W.
DINNER: 6:00 p.m. — North St. United Church
56 North Street. Goderich
THEATRE: 8:15 p.m. — The Livery
FRIDAY $27 per person — SATURDAY $29.00 per person
LIMITED AMOUNT OF TICKETS AVAILABLE at:
Campbell’s Cameras/Canada Trust/Bank of Montreal
/IV// 1M//.S One of the original
i/rriion <>/ 7/ic I arm Show, 1X37:
I he farmer's Revolt, ami Them
Donnelly's. /V7V/» 19X4 Aiiisik
Director o/ lite lilslh Summer
I estival. Past roles include I.oral
Talent. Country Hearts. The
lu-morrow Box ami others
TED JOHNS Born in Seaforth, best
known as a writcr/pcrformcr in Ins
one-man shows The School Show;
The Great Huron County Teachers
Strike ami Naked On The North
Shore; A Tale of Ixthrador. His new
plus Two Brothers will premiere this
summer in Rlsili.
For more info contact Don Klager at 524-2682, or 524-6833
Another fund raising event by The Goderich Rotary Club
in support ol the development of St. Christopher's Beach.
family gathered at the church. Fel
lowship Hall for a shower in hon
our of Lynn Winger and Randy
Long who will be married next
month.
The youth are also busy making
preparations for an Open Youth
Rally, May 25 at Brussels Public
School. "People in Progress",
music group and Rev. Jose Angel
Valentine have confirmed their
attendance.
by: George Lavery and Richard
Lindbergh; Jean Bewley, Mary
Yuill, and Jim Bowman; Jean Ire
land and Eluned McNair and fami
lies; Brenda and Barry Mason and
family. Helping elders for the
month are Jim Bowman and Jim
Armstrong. Main usher is Bill King
Jr. On May 5 the congregation
planned a 'celebration of creation'
service to dedicate several trees
that have been planted around the
church.
On Mother's Day, the worship
service will be for all the family,
with guests "The Blyth Christian
Puppeteers" leading in worship.
The sacrament of baptism will be
celebrated, and a luncheon follows.
Ramirez' children's story was "Sun
day before Ascension" and sermon,
"You are Witnesses".
Linda Meier looked after junior
congregation. The choral anthem
was "Wonderful Grace of Jesus".
The service closed with "O Zion
Haste", benediction and choral
response, "To God Be The Glory".
The Sunshine Unit meeting is
Thursday, May 9 at 2 p.m. The
U.C.W. general meeting is Thurs
day, May 16 at 2 p.m. Open House
for John and Rita Blake is May 12,
2-4 p.m. at the church to celebrate
their 50the wedding anniversary.
Next Sunday being Family Sun
day there will be no Sunday
School.
ANGLICAN CHURCH
OF CANADA
REV. DAVID FULLER, B.A., M. DIV.
May 12 Ascension Sunday
HOLY EUCHARIST
Blyth
9:30 a.m.
Brussels
11:15 a.m.
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A BLYTH CHRISTIAN
REFORMED CHURCH
HIGHWAY 4, BLYTH
DR. W H. LAMMERS
Sunday at 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Sunday School 11:00 a.m.
The Church of the "Back to God Hour" and "Faith 20"
Back to God Hour 10:30 a.m. CKNX Sunday
Faith 20 5:00 a.m. Weekdays, Global T.V.
ALL WW TPELCCXV'E
BRUSSELS MENNONITE
FELLOWSHIP
9:30 a.m. - Worship Service
10:30 a.m . - Christian Education Hour
We have FELLOWSHIP MEALS and ACTIVITIES for
all ages. So to have FUN you know where to come,
HERE!!
Pastor - Gordon Bauman Elder - Sharon Freeman
887-6388 887-6564
HURON CHAPEL MISSIONARY
CHURCH
PASTOR JAMES H. CARNE
-AUBURN 526-7515
- . 10:00 a.m. - Family Bible Hour
11:00 a.m. - Mother's Day Service
- MacDonalds Singing
- Instrumental Music
8:00 p.m. - Evening Service
Wednesday - Prayer & Bible Study
Friday 7:30 - Youth
MELVILLE
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
BRUSSELS
Rev. Carolyn McAvoy
11:00 a.m. - Morning Service
- Sunday School
- Mother's Day Family Worship
- Guests: Blyth Christian Puppetteers
- Italian Spaghetti Luncheon to
- follow $3.00 - proceeds towards
- Camp Kintail congregational
- weekend
9.30 a.m. - Belgrave Service
We welcome you to come and worship with us
BRUSSELS UNITED CHURCH
Rev. Cameron McMillan
Church Office 887-6259 Manse 887-9313
Sunday, May 12th, Mother's Day
10:50 a.m.- Music with the Intermediate Choir
- Family Worship Service
Sermon "Jesus ' call to Holiness"
Sacrament of Baptism
Nursery
- Ethel Worship Service
- Brussels Committee of Stewards '
Thursday, May 9th
Praise to Qodfor Eamily, homes and Happy times