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From the Ministers Study,
Pastor reminds,‘We are all one in Christ’
By Randy Banks
Walton and Bluevale
United Churches
This week you are hearing from a
newcomer to this column and to the
county. For the past nine years I
have had the rewarding and
enriching privilege of serving two
pastoral charges in Alberta and
Manitoba.
For me, this has been an exciting
year of change and new challenges.
For Canada, on its 125th birthday,
it has been a distressing year
marked by continuing economic
recession, bizarre weather patterns,
and the infamous constitutional
debate.
Economic recovery does not
seem imminent. The weather,
thankfully, operates outside our
control. But, the attitudes we
cultivate toward our country are of
our own making.
The referendum, however
farcical it may have been, did
reveal that Canada is perilously
close to lapsing into total disunity. I
am reminded of the barriers
between Jews and Samaritans in
New Testament times. In John 4,
Jesus meets a Samaritan woman at
a public well where they carry on a
fascinating conversation. However,
the gospel writer is careful to point
out that “Jews have no dealings
with Samaritans.” The term
‘tribalism’ has been used to refer to
our tendency to prefer the company
of people like us while avoiding
and mistrusting outsiders.
Tribalism is alive and well in
Canada.
I find it disconcerting that many
school children in Ontario cannot
name the capital of Manitoba while
their counterparts in British
Columbia have never heard of
Fredericton, N.B. Adults are hardly
blameless. It has long been a rather
nasty and childish pastime for
western and eastern Canadians to
exchange gibes and insults. This is
unfortunate because Canada is a
magnificent country whose people
are richly blessed and privileged.
We would do well to show more
than a passing interest in our home
and native land.
In 1967, MacGregor, Man. (the
place from which I moved in July)
twinned with a community in
Quebec. This past spring, on the
25th anniversary of that centennial
project, the United Churches in
those respective communities
exchanged greetings and
information by video. Many more
such unspectacular but sincere
gestures of goodwill that do not
directly involve politicians and
constitutional lawyers would surely
help to break down the dividing
walls of hostility, intolerance, and
ignorance that separate Canadians
from one another.
The apostle Paul described the
followers of Christ as ambassadors
for Christ, entrusted with the
‘ministry of reconciliation.’ (II Cor.
5. 19,20). This is a moment in
history when all Canadians must
work harder than ever to develop a
deeper level of understanding,
tolerance, and mutual respect.
If I may paraphrase Paul who
reminded the church at Galatia that
“there is neither Jew nor Greek,
male nor female,” (Gal. 3.28), there
is also ‘neither western nor eastern
Canadian, anglophone or
francophone. All are one in Christ
Jesus.’
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 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
Couple resides in Wingham
Denise and William Tedesco
NETHER Y-TEDESCO
Denise Yvonne Nethery and
William Joseph Tedesco were
united in marriage at Trinity
Anglican Church, Belgrave, on July
25 at 3 p.m. Rev. Paul Acton
performed the ceremony. Music
was provided by organist Barb
Bosman and soloists, Lisa Elliott
and Kelly Bosman. Thomas
Ireland, nephew of the bride, and
Jennifer Cardiff, niece of the bride,
also performed a song. Lessons
were read by Linda Martens, Bob
Hopper and Jeff Mann.
The bride, given in marriage by
her mother, is the daughter of Jean
Nethery of Blyth and the late W.
Alex Nethery. The bridegroom is
the son of Darlene Campbell of
Wingham and William Tedesco,
Port Colbome.
The matron-of-honour was
Donna Barger, friend of the bride.. _
Bridesmaids were Angela Nethery
and Connie Nesbitt, sisters of the
bride; Karen Youngblut, friend of
the bride and Laurie Dale, sister of
the groom. The bride's niece,
Becky Nethery, was flowergirl.
The best man was Marc Nesbitt,
friend of the groom. Ushers were
Mark Tedesco, brother of the
groom Andrew Mann, Barry
Bushell and Jim VanderWoude,
friends of the groom. Nicholas
Ireland, nephew of the bride, was
ringbearer.
After the wedding, the dinner and
reception were held at the Brussels,
Morris and Grey Community
Centre. Following a honeymoon in
Antigua, West Indies, the couple
resides in Wingham.
The couple extends special
thanks to their families and friends
for making their day so special.
Blyth’s UCW groups to join
On Sunday, Nov. 22, Marlene
Toll and Fred How son greeted the
congregation at the Blyth United
Church. The ushers were Joan,
Stephen, Evelyn and Kristy
Caldwell.
Before the service Cheryl Cronin
opened with a sing-song, accom
panied by Phyllis Boak and John
Ramirez. Rev. Ramirez opened the
service with the Call to Worship,
Prayer of Approach, Prayer of
Confession and Silent Confession,
followed by Assurance of Pardon
and the hymn “O Sing A New Song
To the Lord.”
The Responsive Reading was
from Psalm 25: 1-14, “To You, O
Lord, I lift up my soul.” The
scripture was Matthew 15: 31-46.
‘Lord Speak to Me’, was sung.
Rev. Ramirez' conversation with
the children was, “What is an
Ambassador, or Representative?”
The children at the front are
representing their respective
families. Jesus sent representatives
out to help others.
The sermon was titled, “The fruit
of our faith”.
It was announced that as of Jan. 1
the two UCW units will join to
form one strong UCW. As a result,
there are a number of committees
which need the help of all the
women of our congregation.
Mennonites enjoy special time
Nov. 22, was covenant renewal
Sunday at Brussels Mennonite
Fellowship. Pastor Tom Warner
spoke briefly from Matthew 9: 35-
38 and Matthew 11: 28-30. Some
of the members of the Youth Group
led the congregational singing.
The congregation participated in
a “Guess Who's Coming to Supper”
event on Sunday evening. Guests
and hosts had been matched up but
hosts did not know who to expect
for supper. A good time of
fellowship was held in many homes
Sunday evening.
On Tuesday evening the ladies
will hold their monthly meeting.
Dave Rapson, owner of Total
Demolition and Central Huron
Recycling will speak.
The Venture Club will not hold
its regular meeting on Thursday
evening but will have a bowling
outing on Saturday instead.
THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA
You are welcome this Sunday
Advent 1 - November 29
Holy Eucharist - BCP
Trinity, Blyth St. John's, Brussels
9:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m.
The Rev'd E. Paul Acton, 887-9273
BRUSSELS UNITED CHURCH
Rev. Cameron McMillan
Church Office 887-6259 Manse 887-9313
11:00 a.m. - Morning Worship
"Living In Hope"
■ Sacrament of Infant Baptism
- Church School/Nursery
9:30 a.m. - Ethel Morning Worship
- - Church School
"My face, It Is an oaken staff."
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.
■ BLYTH CHRISTIAN A REFORMED CHURCH
HIGHWAY 4, BLYTH
GUEST SPEAKER:
Robert Datema
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.
AU Visitors ‘Welcome. ‘Wheelchair accessible
Pastor:
Tom Warner
887-6388
Elder:
John Baan
887-6967
9:25 a.m.: Worship Service with "Cornerstone"
Gospel Singing Group
10:30 a.m.: Sunday School for all ages
Saturday, Dec. 5: Self-Help Craft Sale 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Great Christmas Gifts
BRUSSELS
MENNONITE
FELLOWSHIP
Welcomes You