HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1992-02-12, Page 24PAGE 24. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12,1992.
Mennonite Fellowship plans many activities
On Sunday, February 9, there
was a large turnout at the usual
Sunday morning service. Pastor
Tom Warner, preached on “Joyful
Trials”, crises that make us grow
spiritually. Following the Christian
Education Hour, the congregation
and friends held a pot luck meal
and a time of fellowship in the Fel
lowship Hall. Sunday evening Pas
tor Dave Rogalsky of Poole
Wingham hosts Presbyterial
“Stewardship and Forward in
Faith” was the theme for the annual
meeting of the Maitland Presbyteri
al of the Women's Missionary
Society held in St. Andrew's Pres
byterian Church, Wingham on
Monday, January 27.
President, Isobel Arbuckle,
opened the meeting with a short
verse and prayer. Margaret Mann,
representing the Goforth Evening
Auxiliary, welcomed everyone to
Wingham. The roll call was
answered by representatives from
15 different societies.
Letters of appreciation, telling of
their camping experiences at Kin-
tail, were read from Marjorie
McLean, Ashfield who attended the
ladies camp and Jody Elenor, Kin
cardine the children's camp.
Reports were given by the trea
surer, auditors, and all the secre
taries. Rev. John Vaudry of
Wingham brought greetings from
the Presbytery, reminding members
of God's rich blessings and that
they should all continue to be
involved in Missions - not only
around the world but by seeking
Mennonite Church led in an
evening service. The main topic for
the evening was “Worship is
Work?”
On Thursday evening, the Ven
ture Club participants and families
held a Peace Celebration at the
Church. About 65 people attended.
The Venture Club meets weekly for
any interested children grades 3 - 6.
Several committee and support
creative ways to share the gospel to
their own society.
Following lunch the video of
Christian work in Japan was
shown. The afternoon session, in
accordance with the theme, was
opened with a poem “The Fruit of
the Spirit” and prayer by Isobel
Arbuckle. The devotions were
given by Donalda Moffat, Grace
Gammie and Mildred Lorie repre
senting the Lucknow society. Ger
tie Tiffin of Wingham gave the
offertory prayer following the gath
ering of the offering.
Evelyn Murdock, area consultant,
assisted by Frances Nugent and
Agnes Bregman conducted work
shops on Stewardship in the
W.M.S. They explained how the
money is divided into different cat
egories that are supported by the
members.
Evelyn Murdock conducted the
installation of the following offi
cers for the year 1992: Honorary
President, Margaret Keith; Past
President, Isobel Arbuckle, Wing
ham; President, Erlma Haldenby,
Kinlough; First Vice-President,
meetings are scheduled throughout
the week.
On Saturday evening the Youth
will travel to Baden for a Regional
Volleyball tournament. A special
evening for adults has been planned
for Saturday, February 15, with the
Valentine theme of “Keep Your
Hearts Sweet”. There will be vari
ous presentations by people in the
congregation on various relation-’
Mildred Dickson, Belmore; Second
Vice-President, Kathleen Elliott,
Whitechurch; Treasurer, Marjorie
Wall, Wingham; Historian, Isabel
Thompson, Kinlough; Assistant
Historian, Jean Stokes, Gome; Sec
retaries: Recording, Isobel Jeffray,
Belmore; Corresponding, Hazel
Bateman, Wingham; Adult (West),
Wilma Clarke, S. Kinloss; Adult
(East), Margaret Underwood, Gor-
rie; Youth and Children's, Ina Ire
land, Teeswater; Friendship and
Service, Alice Nicholson, Bel
grave; Glad Tidings, Marjorie
McLean, Ashfield; Publicity, Mil
dred Loree, Lucknow; Literature,
Agnes Bregman, Teeswater, Mem
bers without Portfolio, Doreen
MacAdam, Belmore; Janet Inglis,
Belmore; Auditors, Jean Leitch,
Wingham; Mildred Purdon,
Whitechurch.
The courtesy remarks were given
by Helen Elliott of Brussels
expressing thanks to everyone that
had taken part to make a very
successful meeting. Beth Nickel of
Teeswater closed the meeting with
prayer.
ships within families. All church
and community adults are wel
come.
The weekend of February 7-8
was Parent/Youth weekend. On
both Friday and Saturday evenings,
the youth and parents gathered at
ANGLICAN CHURCH
OF CANADA
Rev. E. Paul Acton 887-9273
6th Sunday after Epiphany - Feb. 16 (H.E.)
TRINITY, BLYTH ST. JOHN'S , BRUSSELS
9:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m.
HURON CHAPEL MISSIONARY
CHURCH
PASTOR JAMES H. CARNE AUBURN 526-7515
10 a.m. - Family Bible Hour
11 a.m. - Morning Service
8 p.m. - Evening Service
Tuesday - 4:15 p.m. - Kid's Klub
Wednesday - Prayer & Bible Study
Friday 7:30 p.m. - Youth
MELVILLE
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
BRUSSELS
Rev. Carolyn McAvoy
11:00 a.m. - Morning Service
- Sunday School
9:30 a.m. -Belgrave Service
We welcome you to come and
worship with us.
the Church for a series of videos
and games. The Video Series was
called “Hells Bells: The Danger of
Rock and Roll”.
The youth have planned a sleigh
ride and supper activity for next
Sunday.
Pro-life banquet plans underway
The Wingham Pro-Life Chapter
met for its monthly meeting on
Monday, Feb. 3.
Rev. J. Vaudry opened by read
ing the Bible story about “The
Good Samaritan”. He then
explained how we too should be
like the Good Samaritan and show
love and kindness to our neigh
bours especially during difficult sit
uations. Good feedback has been
heard about the “Feel the Heart
beat” program. The program will
be braodcast Sunday, March 15 at
10 a.m., the last opportunity to hear
it. The documentary looks at unwed
mothers who are pregnant, their
courage, their needs and what is
being done to help them.
The group is considering trying a
copy of the “Feel the Heartbeat”
video to be placed in the Wingham
Library. This would allow accessi
bility to anyone who may want to
view it for personal reasons or as a
resource. A new bill passed in Oct.
1991, addresses the removal of all
non-commercial field signs effec
tive Oct. 1993? Wingham Pro-Life
feels this bill is challenging the
democratic right for freedom of
speech and urges anyone who has a
problem with this to please consid
er writing his or her local govern
ment.
Plans for the annual banquet are
getting underway. Dr. L.L. deVeber
will be our guest speaker and will
address the subject of euthansia.
Dr. deVeber is a highly educated
and dynamic speaker who special
izes in chronic illness in children.
It's sure to be excellent so plan to
attend. ACTS communication is
organizing an Ont. Media project.
Pro-Life groups in southwestern
Ontario are joining together to raise
money for several Pro-Life ads pro
duced by Alliance For Life through
television, radio, newspaper and
posters. This will run from Sept.
‘92 - Dec. ‘92. The next meeting
will be on Monday, March 2 at 8
p.m.
BLYTH CHRISTIAN
REFORMED CHURCH
HIGHWAY 4, BLYTH
REV. BRIAN TICHELAAR
from Drayton
Sunday at 10 a.m. & 2:30 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.
Jl/Z Visitors Welcome Wheelchair accessible
BRUSSELS UNITED CHURCH
Church Office 887-6259
Youth Group does Thrift Shop duties
BY LAURA DOUMA
On Saturday, Jan. 3, on behalf of
the Brussels Melville Presbyterian
Church Youth Group, Heather
Somers and Laura Douma spent
three hours helping in the 5 R's
Community Thrift Shop.
The girls started rearranging an
upstairs storeroom by sorting
clothes and shelving them accord
ing to season and size. After that
they learned how to use the cash
register and made a display in the
front window using books and
men's clothing.
The Youth Group will be sending
two different volunteers on the sec
ond Saturday of each month to
assist in the shop.
It is a great way to get involved
in the community and look forward
to helping out again soon.
On Saturday, Feb. 1 the Brussels
Melville Presbyterian Youth Group
met at 2 p.m. at Tom and Lynne
Cronin's. From there 19 members
took off in four vehicles to
Goderich to go bowling for the
afternoon. After having a great time
bowling three games each, the
group went to McDonald's for sup
per.
This was a perfect end to a great
day.
The next meeting is on Saturday,
Feb. 15 at 2 p.m. at Bill and
Tammy King's.
Town& Country expands
home support
Town and Country Homemak
ers has announced an expansion of
the Home Support program in
North Huron.
Sally Lawton, the co-ordinator
of Home Support says members of
the community can contact the
Wingham office to find out more
about the services which have been
developed in response to need,
interest and participation. Some
programs that have been introduced
through home support are: diners
clubs, visiting, respite care, home
maintenance, telephone reassurance
and volunteer transportation.
services
Home Support particularly
addresses the needs of older or
physically disabled adults. Each
community advises the agency of
the best direction of services for its
particular needs.
Joan Stamper has been appoint
ed to assist in the development and
maintenance of programs in this
area. She brings with her the expe
rience and knowledge gained in a
similar role in central Huron.
Anyone wanting more informa
tion can call the Home Support
office at 357-3222 or 1-800-265-
3039.
11:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
Manse 887-9313
Rev. Cameron McMillan
A Church Membership Class for young people (12 years and up)
is being organized for the Brussels and Ethel congregations.
Call 887-9313 to register by February 23, 1992
Jesus calls us o'er the tumult of our life's wild restless sea
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Pastor Tom Warner
887-6388
Elder John Baan
887-6967
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BRUSSELS MENNONITE
FELLOWSHIP
9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Service
10:30 a.m. Christian Education Hour
VALENTINE’S ADULT FELLOWSHIP
"Keeping our Hearts Sweet*'
Bring your spouse and/or friends
Saturday, February 15 at 7:00 p.m.
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