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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1992-10-14, Page 20PAGE 20. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14,1992. From the Ministerfs Study, Thanksgiving something we do, not just say Rev. Cam McMillan Brussels United Church An old Thanksgiving hymn sums up the thoughts that we ought to have at this season in this way: "We thank, thee, our Father, for all things bright and good, The seedtime and the harvest, our life, our health, our food. No gifts have we to offer for all thy love imparts But that which thou de sire st, our humble thankful hearts." As we see the harvest of our farms safely gathered in, we are perhaps surprised at how good it was, considering all the rotten summer and cool weather that we had. And so we are thankful for what we've got. The same goes for our vegetable gardens. We are reasonably satisfied with what we picked, despite all the poor weather, and so we feel thankful. As we cut the last blooms off our summer flowers, we remember the many beautiful colours that we have seen and enjoyed this year, going back to the time our first tulips and crocuses appeared in the springtime. We appreciate all the colourful flowers we have seen throughout the summer and we Jeel thankful. Samuel Johnson, a famous English writer, once said: “Gratitude is a fruit of great cultivation. You do not find it among people who do not try to use it.” We need to train ourselves to be thankful. Just as we have to train a child to say “thank you” whenever someone presents him with a gift, so we need to train ourselves to be thankful for all the blessings that we receive. Thanksgiving is not an emotion that arises naturally within us. We become thankful by practicing it, by remembering to say “thank you for each new wonder, for each new blessing that we see. Thanksgiving is something that we do, not just something that we say. The best way to return thanks for the blessings that we have received is to do a helpful deed for someone who needs assistance. If we have received many blessings this year, perhaps we could share our good fortune with someone else who is in need. That way we show that we are truly thankful. We appreciate the blessings that we have received. Auburn site of summer wedding Janice and Angelo DeThomasis DAER-DETHOMASIS Janice Yvonne Daer and Angelo DeThomasis were united in marriage at Knox United Church, Auburn on June 27, 1992. Reverend Paul Ross officiated at the double ring ceremony. Janice is the elder daughter of Ross and Evelyn Daer, RR 1, Auburn, and Angela is the son of Rosario and Carmela DeThomasis, Amherst- burg, Ont. Maid-of-honour was Julie Daer, sister of the bride and bridesmaids were Heather Ann Stapleton, Lisa Frayne-Pitre, Cathy MacGillvray, all friends of the bride and Connie Rosati, sister of the groom. The flower girl was Victoria Rosati, niece and godchild of the groom. The best man was Gord Annear, friend of the groom. Ushers were Jamie Daer, brother of the bride; Tony DeThomasis, brother of the groom; Kevin Jones and Mohmud Kassam, friends of the groom. Several musical selections were sung by Nancy and Patricia Stapleton, accompanied by Nancy Parks, organist. Readings were given by Janice Heidman-Louch, friend of the bride, and Lea DeThomasis, cousin of the groom. A lovely dinner and reception were hosted by the bride's parents at Goderich Township Community Centre. The bride's uncle, Allan Brown was Master of Ceremonies. Janice and Angelo spent their honeymoon in Greece, on the Greek Islands of Santorini and Mykonos. The couple are both employed as chartered accountants and now are residing in London. Carriage brings bride to church Gayle and Ronald Prout THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA You are welcome this Sunday Pentecost 19 - October 18 Morning Prayer - BCP Trinity, Blyth St. John’s, Brussels 9:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m. The Rev'd E. Paul Acton, 887-9273 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 Wednesday - 8 p.m. - Prayer & Bible Study Friday - 7:30 p.m. - Youth you arc ‘Welcome at the BLYTH CHURCH OF GOD 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School for Children and Adults 11 -12:15 - Morning Worship Bible Studies - Wednesday 10 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. Phone 523-4590 McConnell St., Blyth . BLYTH CHRISTIAN ZJA REFORMED CHURCH HIGHWAY 4, BLYTH GUEST SPEAKER Sunday at 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.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. fill Visitors Welcome. Wheelchair accessible PROUT-CAMPBELL Ronald Jack Prout or RR 4, Brus­ sels and Gayle Elizabeth Campbell of RR 4, Wingham were married Sept. 5 at Bluevale Presbyterian Church. Mr. Prout is the son of Ross and Barbara Nichol of RR 4, Brussels and Jack Prout of Parkhill. The bride was given in marriage by her parents Peter and Isabel Campbell of RR 4, Wingham. She was wearing a white pateen dress overlaid with polyester sheer and accented with long, lace sleeves. It had a clover leaf shaped trim with lace and tulle edging. Mrs. Prout carried a lace fan with silk red roses which were accented with dusty rose. Her maid-of-honor, Cindy Case- more of RR 4, Wingham carried a similar bouquet along with brides­ maids Joan Caldwell of RR 4, Brussels, friend of the bride and groom; Janet Prout of London, sis­ ter of the groom and Lori Green­ side of London, friend of the couple. The attendants all wore wine and rose colored poly-cotton street­ length dresses with shawl collars and over-the-shoulder cap sleeves. The dresses were all made by the bride's sister, Carolyn Henderson. The bride's mother wore a purple and mauve street-length dress with a matching jacket while the groom's mother was attired in a two-piece suit which featured a black skirt and a rose and white fig­ ured jacket. The best man at the wedding was Victor Young of New Hamburg, friend of the groom. Ushers were Brian Campbell of RR 4, Wing­ ham, brother of the bride; Bruce Casemore of RR 4, Wingham, friends of the bride and groom and John Muma of Parkhill, also a friend of the couple. In a romantic gesture, the bride rode to the church in a horse-drawn carriage which also carried the bride and groom away from the church after the ceremony. The horse was driven by Kathy Nichols, sister-in-law of the groom. The reception was held at the Brussels, Morris and Grey Commu­ nity Centre. Music was provided by Don Bakelaar of Blyth. Special guests at the wedding included the bride's grandparents, Bert and Dorothy Daer. Other spe­ cial guests were Annie Campbell of Wingham, Mrs. Crawford of Wing­ ham and Don Street of Bluevale. Guests also arrived from North Bay, Sarnia, London, Parkhill, Kitchener, Quebec and from the local area. The groom's grandmoth­ er, Annie Thynne of Brussels was unable to attend the celebration due to illness. The couple now resides in Wal­ ton. The bride is employed by Town and Country Homemakers and the groom at Royal Homes in Wingham. 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. BRUSSELS UNITED CHURCH Rev. Cameron McMillan Church Office 887-6259 Manse 887-9313 11:00 a.m. - Anniversary Service Guest - Rev. Jeff Hawkins Minister - Gorrie/Wroxeter United Churches - Church School - Observance of World Food Sunday 7:30 p.m. - Evening Service of Music Guests - Seaforth Harmony Kings******** 9:30 a.m. - Ethel Morning Service - Church School******** "Christ is made the sure foundation" Pastor: Tom Warner 887-6388 "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 6:23 9:25 a.m. Worship Service Communion and Foot washing 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages BRUSSELS MENNONITE FELLOWSHIP WELCOMES YOU