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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1993-09-29, Page 8Compiled by Helen Stonehouse Phone 997-9497 The news from elgrave Visitors join service From around the wor Mrs. Ann Clarke of Richmond, Quebec and Mrs. Muriel Coultes of Belgrave exchange ideas with Rev. Louise Tappa of Cameroon, West Africa at the National Consultation of Women of the United Church last weekend. Locals attend meeting The general meeting of the Belgrave Knox United UCW was held in the schoolroom of the church on Sept. 23, at 8 p.m. with guests from Brussels, Knox Presbyterian, Belgrave and Calvin- Brick Church attending. President Mary Hunter welcomed everyone and began the worship program with a poem entitled "Smiles". She read from John's gospel 1: 5- 10 and 2: 7-11. The hymn, "Love Divine" was sung. Mrs. Hunter then read an excerpt "Family Regret" from the booklet "Our Daily Bread". The offering was received and dedicated and the ''Sun of My Soul" was sung. The theme of the meditation concerned judging others and seeing the speck in your brother's eye, yet not seeing the log in your own eye. After the hymn "0 Lamb of God" was sung Mrs. Hunter closed the worship service with prayer. A solo by Harmony Spivey, accompanied by her mother Anne Mrs. Muriel Coultes attended the annual meeting of the National Consultation of Women of the United Church, held this year in Manitou Conference at Northland Camp, north of Kirkland Lake last weekend. Special guest for the weekend was Rev. Louise Tappa of Cameroon, West Africa, the first woman ever ordained by the Baptist Church of Africa Conference. Presidents and vice presidents from across Canada attend this Consultation. Also attending the meeting was Spivey was enjoyed. The guest speaker Mr. Don Smith of Burlington, representing the Christian Blind Mission International was introduced by Mrs. Kay Roberts. He stated that their mandate is to work with handicapped and abused people in Third World Countries. Malnutrition and lack of clean water are the main causes leading to blindness and other disabilities. Therefore they work to remedy the causes as well as the diseases. Their doctors remove cataracts and give out drugs to restore sight when it is possible. Mr. Smith displayed some of the handicrafts which had been made by handicapped people from all over the world. The money from the sale of these handicrafts goes back to their own country to help the blind be self supporting. It gives them a chance to participate in life and to restore a sense of dignity. Mr. Smith, who has been blind for 14 years, said when you become blind you are very concerned about the loss of dignity. Rev. Hope Jackson, presently Vice President of Manitou Conference of United Church Women and formerly of Belgrave when her husband was minister there. On Sunday morning several of the women attended the Swastika United Church where the lay minister is Keith Snell. Mrs. Snell is the former Lois Campbell of Auburn. Mrs. Coultes is president-elect of the Consultation and will be installed next year as national president when the Consultation meets in Gimby, Manitoba. A video was shown which bore out his description of the squalor and deprivation in the Third World countries. Mr. Smith was thanked by Mrs. Barbara Anderson and presented with a gift of money which he said would be given to the Christian Blind Mission. He was also given two boxes of used eye glasses, which are adapted for use in Third World countries. Lunch and a social time followed and during this time members were able to view and purchase some of the beautiful articles Mr. Smith had brought with him. A business meeting followed. The secretary's and treasurer's reports were given. Invitations were received to the Blyth and Brussels UCW Thankofferings on Oct. 3 and Oct. 6 respectively. The North Huron Regional Rally will be held in the Fordwich United Church on Oct. 12. It was decided to order Church Calendars and the price for catering to dinners and luncheons was updated. WI meets The September meeting of the Belgrave Women's Institute was held in the hall on Sept. 21 with President Audrey Fenton in charge. After the opening exercises the minutes of the previous meeting and the correspondence were read by the secretary, Gladys Van Camp. The president and secretary will be the voting delegates at the Huron County Rally to be held in the OMAF rooms in Clinton on Oct. 4. The London area Conven- tion will be held on Oct. 14, at Mount Brydges with Norman Moore as the voting delegate. A donation was made to the Wingham Area Palliative Care Services. The Belgrave UCW will be asked to cater to the Christmas dinner on Dec. 14. Some of the members volunteered to help serve lunch at Alvin and Ida Procter's 50th wedding anniversary on Oct. 3. Ada Taylor read a letter containing an invitation to the Huron County Historical Society's dinner meeting in Brucefield on Oct. 29. The program convenor for Cultural Activities, Dorothy Coultes, read an interesting story on the life of Adelaide Hunter Hoodless, the founder of the Women's Institutes. There are now branches in 67 countries with about nine million members worldwide. The roll call was answered by 18 members telling one of their favourite stage productions. Dorothy then demonstrated how attractive window dressings can be made using fabric in various ways on nylon ladders. She closed the program with a reading, "In balance with nature." The collection and pennies for friendship were gathered and the meeting closed by singing God Save the Queen and the Grace. Lunch was served by Mrs. Leona Black and Mrs. Norma Moore. Sacred music with Mrs. George Procter, organist and Mrs. Leslie Shaw, pianist, welcomed members of Knox United, Calvin-Brick and visitors from other churches as they filed into Knox United, Belgrave, on Sunday morning, Sept. 26 for its anniversary service. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Coultes greeted members on arrival. The sanctuary and vestibule were tastefully decorated with arrangements of autumn flowers. Before the opening sentences and Prayer of Approach by Rev. Paul Boughton, minister of the Belgrave charge, three hymns including, "He Touched Me" were sung. Mrs. Murray Vincent, Clerk of the Session, assisted by reading Psalm Number Three. Mark 5, verses 24 to 34 which relates to the story of the woman who touched Jesus' garment, was read. The large choir of mixed voices accompanied by Mrs. Proctor at the piano favoured with the anthem i-audanus". A male quintet composed of George Procter, Bill Coultes, John McIntosh, Lome Campbell and G. Ross Anderson sang, "Glorious Things of Thee are Spoken" with organ accompaniment. Guest speaker, Rev. Stan McDonald was introduced by a member of Knox, Mrs. Muriel A Drop-in-tea catered to by the UCW- for_ friends, neighbours and =Wives was held in the Women's Institute Hall, Belgrave on Saturday, Sept. 18 to help celebrate the 85th birthday of Olive Bolt. Mrs. Bolt was born on Sept. 12, 1907, in Howick Township, Belmore vicinity, to Mr. and Mrs. James Stokes. She attended Belmore Elementary and Wingham High Schools. In June 1927 she graduated from Stratford Normal School. On June 7, 1933 she married Leslie Bolt, who predeceased her in 1980. Mrs. Bolt is active in church work, was a former 4H leader, choir member and Sunday School Superintendent. Her two daughters Elaine Winter and Lorna Brown, both Wingham residents arranged the celebration. Mrs. Bolt has seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Many of them were present for the happy occasion, as were her two brothers John Stokes, RR 1, Wroxeter and Clarence Stokes of Wingham. Mrs. Shirley Nicol of Brampton spent this past weekend with Mrs. Jean Wightman. Dr. Ronald Taylor of St. John's, Newfoundland has returned home after holidaying with his parents Coultes who is vice president of the national body of the UCW. Rev. McDonald used "The Touch of the Master's Hand" as the theme of his sermon. Jesus does not enter our midst on a white charger, but humbly, he said. Even John the Baptist questioned "Are You the One?" His answer was "The blind see, the dumb talk; a gentle touch restores health." We need to touch others; be like Jesus if we are Christians, said Rev. McDonald. We receive the Master's touch, that's why we are in church. The woman in the scripture lesson was touched by her instinct to touch Jesus. She needed help; had heard of Jesus; maybe she could get close but the throng kept her away. Finally she touched His garment. As Jesus queried, "Who touched me?" she became afraid. She told him the truth and He said "Go in Peace, your faith has made you whole". We must touch others or fail, said Rev. McDonald. Use the touch of "love", to make a difference with God and our church. Rev. McDonald concluded his message by reading the poem, "The Old Violin". Offertory stewards were: Kenneth Procter, Ross Higgins, Jack Taylor and Donald G. Procter. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Taylor and other members of the family. While here he attended the Keller-McPherson wedding at Knox United Church, Belgrave, Saturday, Sept. 11. Grant Vincent of RR 5, Wingham has completed a successful show season with his two-year-old Quarter Horse filly, "Bright's Lone Star". She was fifth over all Ontario, winning high point in Area Two for two-year-old fillies and on Sept. 26 at Strathroy completed the show season as Reserved Champion. Mr. and Mrs. Myles Hartwig o1 Killaloe visited on the weekend at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Coultes. They also attended Knox United Anniversary, Belgrave, Sunday, Sept. 26. Mr. and Mrs. Willion Haynes of Sault Ste. Marie and Mrs. Winnifred Johnston of RR 1, Wingham, visited on Thursday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse. Mrs. Rena Montgomery of Guelph visited last week with her mother Mrs. Jean Wightman. Mr. and Mrs. Willon Haynes of Sault Ste. Marie, Mrs. Irlina Edgar, Mrs. Winnifred Johnston of Wingham, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Edgar on Saturday evening. PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1993. 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