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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1992-09-09, Page 18PAGE 18. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9,1992. Christian Education has new quarter Af On Sunday, Aug. 30, Lena Seigers and her sister, Becky Bauman provided special music at Brussels Mcnnonite Fellowship. They sang a selection of duets. The grade three Sunday School class recited the scripture in unison. under the guidance of their teacher, Mrs. Alice Martin. Pastor Tom Warner based his sermon scripture recited by the children, 1 Corinthians Chapter 13. His message dealt with the qualities of Scout registration Registration for Blyth Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Venturers will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 15 . Beavers is for boys aged five, six and seven. Beaver activities include games, handicrafts, stories, and special outdoor events such as Winterfest and Beaveree. The major character influence is sharing. Beavers learn to share through co-operation and team effort in their fun, work, play and feelings towards others. Cubs is for boys aged eight, nine and 10. Boys learn to work and play with others in groups and develop responsibility for their own behaviour. They participate in small group activities, badges and star work, games, songs, storytelling, and acting. There is a weekend camp at Benmiller in May. Scouts is for boys aged 11, 12, 13-, and 14. Scouts, in co-operation with their leader, make decisions regarding programs. There is personal development through a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities, achievement, badges, hiking and usually several camping weekends. Venturers is for boys aged 14, 15, 16 and 17. Venturers have committee type organization, electing officers. They share adult responsibilities with advisors in planning their activities. Anyone seeking more informa tion can contact Joan Clark at 523-9659. Love. The scripture reading on Sunday, Sept. 6 was Matthew 1: 1-17. Pastor Tom stressed that Jesus came for everyone, not just a privileged few. The Christian Education Hour began a new quarter with the children moving to new classes. The nursery class will be conducted by Lena Seigers and Rhoda Horst, the kindergarten class by Yvonne Dettweiler, and Alice Martin will have the grade one and two class. Brenda Gilkes and Suzanne Wideman will share the teaching duties of the grade three and four class for the coming year. Sylvia and Doug Cameron will teach the grade fives this quarter. Nancy Elliot-Greenwood will have the grade six class while Margaret McLeod and Linda Garland will leach the grade sevens and eights. Mcrvin and Tillie Lichty will lead the youth class for this quarter. There will be four adult Sunday School classes in the new quarter. Two classes will deal with “Christian Caregiving... a Way of Life”, led by Don and Kathy Procter and by Rod and Thelma Steinman. Martin Baan and Carl Siemon will lead a study of “Old Testament Personalities.” The fourth group will study “The Book of Acts”, under the leadership of Pastor Tom Warner. An evening of singing was held at the church, Sunday evening. The Youth Group has selected their new officers for the coming year. Darrin Hemingway will serve as President with Tom Warner, Jr. as Vice-President. Susannah Seigers will be secretary and Christa Knorr will be treasurer. Dale Wcrnham, Christy Pardys, Christine Knorr, and Lyall Winger are all committee heads. A pool party and barbecue was held al the Goodlands' home on Saturday, Sept. 5 with a large number of youth attending. Other plans for the month of September include re-decorating the youth room in the church basement, and “cookoffs” with the boys preparing a meal for the girls and at a later date, the girls preparing food for the boys. The men from the congregation have been working hard repairing the church roof. Open House Sept. Arthritis month 25th Wedding Anniversary for George and Gloria Love September has been designated as national arthritis awareness month. During the course of the month, a canvasser will call on Brussels and area homes. Arthritis, Canada's most preva lent chronic disease, is an umbrella term for more than 100 different rheumatic conditions characterized by inflammatory symptoms. Left undiagnosed and untreated, the dis ease can often lead to permanent disability and intense recurring pain. As yet, there is no cure. The Arthritis Society is the only non-profit organization in Canada devoted solely to the funding and promoting of arthritis research, patient care, and public education. On-going research leads to new knowledge and understanding of this complex family of diseases related to arthritis, as well as tremendous achievement in diagno sis and treatment. If any homes have been missed in the canvass during the month, donations and questions may be addressed to Jean Bewley, 887- 9047, after Sept. 26.Sept. 13th from 2-4:30 p.m. to be held at Harvey Beuerman Res. South Main St. Seaforth Everyone Welcome Man receives medal David Hynes of RR 2, Wingham was recently awarded the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal for Korea by the Canadian government. Huron-Bruce M.P. Murray Cardiff sent Mr. Hynes a congratu latory letter in which he stated that "Canadians coast to coast remain indebted to the men and women whose efforts have helped to ensure the presen'ati on of the values and principles we cherish". St. John hold annual review in Stratford The Brussels St. John Ambulance Brigade will be attending the annu al review for the Perth-Huron corps at the Stratford Armoury on Sun day, Sept. 27. The annual review includes brigades from Stratford, Goderich, St. Marys, Mitchell and Listowel, as well as the Brussels brigade. The purpose of the event is to ensure the standards and service value of St. John to the community and to provide an opportunity for community leaders and the public to express appreciation to Brigade members for their service to the community. The review also provides an opportunity to display the efficien cy of the programs offered to the community. The provincial commissioner or representative will assess the dress, deportment and morale of the Brigade. Awards will be presented to recognize contributions made by Brigade members. An inspection of Brigade mem bers by reviewing officer and party, and a first aid demonstration will be made as well. For more information, contact Margaret Harris at the Stratford branch headquarters at 271-2290. M.P. Cardiff added those who volunteered and served in Japan, Korea or the Sea of Japan brought distinction to themselves and Cana da. Their "loyalty and bravery are without measure and will forever be a source of great national pride". Mr. Hynes served with the infantry as a foot soldier for a term, a year before the war was over. He would like to thank M.P. Cardiff for his warm words and the honour of receiving the medal. He is also hoping to find other soldiers who served with the Cana dian army "just to say hello". ENGAGEMENT DAVIS MACDONALD Mr. and Mrs. Barry Davis of Clinton wish to announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Kathryn Ann to Scott Brigham MacDonald, the son of Enid MacDonald of Goderich, formerly of Blyth, and the late Kenneth MacDonald. The wedding will take place Saturday September 19, 1992 at Wesley Willis United Church, Clinton. ’’Birth at Sea’’ You Are Invited to attend an INFORMATION NIGHT Concerning Obstetrical Services at Seaforth Community Hospital. Panel discussions with Dr. Albert Leung, Dr. Mark Woldmk, Dr. Carolyn Shepherd and Kay Mailloux (RN) WED., SEPT. 16 7 TO 9 P.M. 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