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Richard McBride, in back, has seen many places as part of his work for global relief. Mr.
McBride was guest speaker at a fundraising dinner at the Brussels Mennonite church,
Saturday evening. Here he shows his artifacts to just a few of the interested people in
attendance. From left: Alex and Margaret MacLeod, Joanna Steinman, Anneka Pardys, Sarah
Garland, Rachel Warner and Henk Pardys.
Church raises $935 for Africa
BRUSSELS UNITED CHURCH
Manse 887-9313
Morning Worship Service
"View From The Mountaintop"
Church School/Nursery
9:30 a.m. Ethel Morning Worship Service
Church School
"Stand up, stand up for Jesus"
Rev. Cameron McMillan
Church Office 887-6259
11 a.m.
MELVILLE
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
BRUSSELS
Rev, Carolyn McAvoy
11:00 a.m. - Morning Service
- Sunday School
9:30 a.m. - Beigrave Service
We welcome you to come
and worship with us.
THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA
You are welcome this Sunday
Trinity, Blyth St. John's, Brussels
9:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m.
Rector, The Rev. E. Paul Acton, 887-9273
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BLYTH CHURCH OF GOD
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11 - 12:15 - Morning Worship
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Phone 523-4590 McConnell St., Blyth
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11 a.m. - Morning Service
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REFORMED CHURCH
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GUEST MINISTER:
Rev. Gerrit Heersink
Sunday at 10:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
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Belgrave church hosts crokinole
To help famine-stricken Africa,
the Brussels Mennonite Church
raised $935 at a fundraising dinner
Saturday night.
The money will be given to the
Mennonite Central Committee for
African Famine Relief.
All food for the dinner was
donated and instead of charging per
plate, donations were accepted at
the door from over 120 people who
took part.
Donators were able to get a good
idea of how their money would be
used in Africa when Richard
McBride, a member of Global Vil-
On Sunday, Feb. 14, Hans and
Audrey Boonstoppel served as
greeters at Blyth Christian
Reformed Church.
After the Call to Worship and a
few words of welcome, the opening
hymn, "Holy, Holy, Holy", was
chosen as the song of praise.
In the announcements it was
mentioned that Ladies Society will
meet as usual on Tuesday. Also the
Evangelism Committee is hosting a
second workshop this coming
Friday evening at 8 p.m. Captain
Scott of the Salvation Army
Greeters at Blyth United Church
on Feb. 14 were Stephen and Joan
Caldwell. Ushers were Ashley
Howson and Leanne Haggitt.
Lighting the candles before the
service were Michael Haggitt and
Tim Caldwell. This being family
Sunday there was no junior
congregation. Lorna Fraser looked
after the nursery.
Rev. Ramirez opened the service
with call to worship. Scripture
reading was taken from I
Corinthians 13: 1-7 and Matthew 5:
21-37. These were read by Ross
Clark and Nathan Shannon.
Melanie Bearss brought the
Sunday School children to the front
and sang "Love is the Key" with
John Ramirez Jr. playing the guitar.
Lorna Fraser spoke on behalf of
the session. At the annual
congregational meeting it was
voted to do a pictorial directory. It
will cost nothing to have a picture
taken and families or individuals
will receive a free 8 x 10 portrait
lage Community, spoke about his
recent visit to the country.
Mr. McBride has visited
Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Zambia,
Botswana, Namibia and Lesotho
and said donations go far beyond
meeting immediate needs of cloth-
ing and food.
"It is an investment for the
future... for Somalis and for our-
selves is as much as it will allow
them the opportunity to reach their
full potential and will permit us to
express our generosity and humani-
ty," he said.
But he advised people to look
Church in Wingham will lead the
seminar. The topic is "Communi-
cation" with the family, and within
the church, which promises to be of
everyday relevance.
After the announcements the
"Calvinette Girls Club", performed
two beautiful selections, "Hard To
Change the World," and "Thy
Word is a Lamp". Angela Verburg
played piano, while Tina Bos
played clarinet with Melinda Exel
on the flute.
Scripture for the morning
message was taken from I
and directory. Contact Herb
Shannon or Loma Fraser.
Rev. Ramirez' sermon was
"Christ has the answers to our
problems."
The service was closed by
singing "Let Us Sing of a
The Wingham Voice for Life
Chapter met for its monthly
meeting on Monday, Feb. 1. Nancy
McKeon opened the meeting with
prayer.
It was agreed by board members
to update the Pro-Life pamphlets
and books available in the local
high schools by purchasing a
library package for each of.the five
high schools in Huron County. This
package will include five hardback
books entitled: Aborting America,
beyond the advertisements and sto-
ries that focus on the hopelessness
of this starving nation.
There are positive images and
actions in Africa, which result
when assistance is used to help
Africans realize their humanity,
gifts and strengths, not when it's
used to make Africans depend on
us.
"By informing others about the
positive images and actions of
Africa, I believe that people will
want to participate in this hope," he
said.
Corinthians 12: 12-31. The topic
covered various points on baptism.
After the sermon Mr. Herb Van
Amersfoort gave a brief description
on the deacon's offering for next
Sunday.
The collection will be taken up
for "Oasis" which is a Drop in
Centre in downtown Kitchener for
troubled teens and adults needing
refuge from life on the street.
In the afternoon Rev. Heersink
chose a message based on Numbers
35 vs. 9-29. The topic title was
"Cities of Refuge."
Wonderful Love," followed by the
benediction.
After the service the
congregation was invited to a pot
luck lunch and then skating from 1-
2 p.m. at the arena.
Abortion Questions and Answers,
Pro-Life Feminism, Rachel
Weeping, Rites of Life and Who
Broke The Baby?
Apr. 21 is the 19th annual Voice
For Life dinner banquet. It will be
held at 7 p.m. at the Wingham
Presbyterian Church. Speaker is
Jackie Jeffs, who will share some
of her experiences in the Pro-Life
struggle as well as discussing
various changes in laws which are
now taking place in Ontario.
Knox United Church Sunday
School held a crokinole party on
Feb. 12 in the Sunday School
room.
There were six tables in play and
fun was had by all. Lunch followed
the games and then prizes were
given out.
Winners were: high lady, Mrs.
Ruby Hanna; high man, Peter
Irwin; low lady, Holly Pfeiffer; low
man, Tom Pfeiffer; most 20's,
Karrin Marks; birthday closest to
Valentine's Day, Holly Pfeiffer;
lucky draws, Matthew Beck, Mrs.
Mabel Wheeler, Michael Marks
and Linda Campbell.
Boonstoppels greet at CRC
United hosts family Sunday
Voice for Life annual
banquet set for April