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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1992-11-11, Page 20PAGE 20. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11,1992. Kathy Graber and Michael Bishop marry in Brussels Kathy Lynne Graber and Michael George Bishop were united in marriage at Melville Presbyterian Church on Saturday, Sept. 19, 1992 at 6:30 p.m. Reverend E. Paul Acton officiated at the double-ring ceremony. The maid-of-honour was Cherida Gamiss of Owen Sound, friend of the bride. She was escorted by the best man, Bill Diehl of Monkion, cousin of the groom. Other wedding attendants were Maryon Dow of RR 2, Wingham, Kathy and Michael Bishop escorted by Kevin Bishop of RR 2, Seaforth; Darlene Harrietha of Guelph, escorted by Ken Graber Jr of Brussels; Marjorie Campbell of Listowel, escorted by Chris Ezewski of Trowbridge. Flower girls were Holly MacGregor of Thedford, and Keshia and Kayla Bishop of RR 2, Seaforth. The three young ladies were escorted by the ring bearer, Robbie Semple of RR 1, Ethel. Readings were read by Jacquie Bishop, Barbara Graber and Rev. E. Paul Acton. The bride wore a floor-length sweetheart design gown. Her veil was accented by a crystal tiara. The bridesmaids wore open backed cocktail-length dusty rose dresses. The flower girls wore pink taffeta dresses. The groom and ring bearer were attired in black tuxedos with black bow tie and cummerbund. The ushers wore black tuxedos with dusty rose bow ties and cummerbund. Dusty rose, pink and white, were the colours of the flowers chosen by the bride. The bouquets, candelabras and unity candle were decorated in the chosen colours. Soloist was Karla King singing, “Together” and “Everything I Do”, accompanied by organist Joanne King. Following the wedding, an open reception was held at the B.M. & G. Community Centre. Joe Semple, friend of the bride and groom was master of ceremonies. Kathy and Michael are residing in Guelph. THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA You are welcome this Sunday Pentecost 23 - November 15 Holy Eucharist - BAS 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 From the Minister's Study: Don’t just think about it, pray about it, says minister by Steve Webb Knox Presbyterian Church, Cranbrook What an incredible summer we had! We had just about enough rain to bring Noah relief, but not many others. It has been so cold and wet and it has been felt by everyone. The kids at camp enjoyed getting to know each other, indoors. Road crews learned of new frustrations, campers learned they have had better years, but the grass grew well and our farmers realized it's just another hard year. Here we are now in the middle of the fall season that has offered very little change from the summer. Crops are coming off, not as we would like but they are coming off. For most farmers, the harvest is low and the winter looks long. Some will be back next year; some won't. It is hard for people to understand, let alone acknowledge, this. Some of our farmers will survive this year just from past accomplishments, some from careful planning and some out of luck. Some will make it because of diversity; some will make it by only the Lord knows how and some will not. There are a lot of comments made about the hardships of farming and the loss of farmers. There are some who admit it is just that, the hardships of farming. There are others who say this is a natural process, that the agribusiness cannot support the number of farmers we have. Others suggest it is the fault of corporate agribusiness while still others blame the government. I have even heard expressed that it is the fault of the farmers themselves; this being attributed to such things as greed, mismanagement and a whole host of other reasons. I don't think this last expression should be given too much credibility and I'm not sure about the rest. But what do we do? What do we do when we encounter a year such as this one? What can we do when it looks as if our farming communities will once again face the loss of some of their members? Do we sympathize with them; do we blame them; do we encourage or denounce them? What can we do? Do we even feel sorry for them or do we accept this as a fact and go on? If we are the body of Christ, we feel and share in their pain, we make an attempt to understand and we strive to respond in the way of Christ. Now we are left to answer the question; what is the definitive answer to the way in which Christ would respond? We know Christ would react; that is the first thing we must realize. That Christ would respond to the needs of people is without a doubt, but what would that response be? I am not really sure. If you know the answer, I wish you could share it and perhaps find a way to help. Here is what I do know. We begin with a faith and a trust in God to hear and to help when we uphold the needs of his people before him. So prayer is where we with all those who are suffering the pains this life brings to any. We pray for our farmers who have all had to endure a wet cold year and we pray for those who have had a bad year. We know some will be fine and some will not make it, but all need our prayers. We pray for determination and courage; we pray depression will not overcome some of these men and women. We pray God will allow us to see and hear so we can begin to clearly understand how we might be able to help. We pray we will not make this someone else's problem but will share in the hardship of our communities. After all, that is what makes them our good strong communities. Remember, it's not enough to think about it - that's just where we begin - we have to pray and, with God's help, we must respond.begin. We seek God's presence Brighams usher at Blyth United Church On Sunday, Nov. 8 the greeters at Blyth United Church were Terry, Barb, Trent and Kimberly Richmond. The ushers were Pat and Jennifer Brigham, and Evelyn and Kristy Caldwell. Rev. Ramirez opened with the Call to Worship, Prayer of Approach, Prayer of Confession, Silent Confession and Assurance of Pardon, followed by the opening hymn “Crown Him with Many Crowns.” The responsive reading was selected from verses of Psalm 31 ‘In You O Lord.’ The Sacrament of Holy Baptism was performed on Nathaniel David and Chantel Marion the children of Kevin and Susan Warwick. > The scripture’was taken from Luke 20: 27-38. The hymn “Breathe On Me Breath of God”, was sung while the children went forward for children's time. Rev. Ramirez spoke about Remembrance Day and why we wear a poppy. Then he explained about resurrection. Our body is made of two elements, the physical and spiritual. Rev. Ramirez compared resurrection to a ticket. Sometimes you buy a ticket for a supper, when you arrive the ticket is tom in half. The first half is used for the main course and the second half of the ticket is used for the dessert. Right now our physical part of our body is being used like the first half of a ticket. When we die the other half of the ticket will be used, or our spiritual body will be used to live on for ever. The children then went to class with Candice Howson. The Chorale Kids sang the anthem titled “He Has Promised to Love Us.” The sermon was titled ‘God of the Living, Guarantor of Life’. The scriptures reveal truths about resurrection such as our Lord’s teachings of resurrection found in John. Also, only those worthy in this lifetime will be married in eternal life and become angels. Thirdly, Christians are brothers and sisters in Christ and in Spirit and finally God is a God of Living, guarantor of life. Those who live and believe in God will have eternal life. Although, physically we will die, spiritually we can live eternally and live with God. When God gives life he guarantees it forever, but we must believe. The final hymn “For All the Saints” was sung. BRUSSELS UNITED CHURCH Rev. Cameron McMillan Church Office 887-6259 Manse 887-9313 11:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. - Morning Worship "Working for Peace" - Church School/Nursery - Ethel Morning Worship - Church School "At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them" 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. you are. ‘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 i BLYTH CHRISTIAN A REFORMED CHURCH HIGHWAY 4, BLYTH GUEST PREACHER: Rev. Jacob Kits from Edmonton, Alberta Sunday at 10:00 a.m. and 2:30 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. All Visitors ‘Welcome ‘Wfteelcftair accessible BRUSSELS MENNONITE FELLOWSHIP WELCOMES YOU! 9:25 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages Saturday, December 5: Self-Help Craft Sale Pastor Tom Warner 887-6388 Elder John Baan 887-6967