HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1994-01-12, Page 13THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12,1994. PAGE 13.
From the Minister’s Study
Happy new you will mean happy new year
By James H. Came, Pastor
Huron Chapel Missionary
Church, Auburn
Everyone should know by now
that there is no such thing as a
happy new year. 1994 was only
hours old when Toronto experi
enced its first homicide. Car
accidents continue to occur at an
alarming rate, with their attendant
carnage, just as they did in 1993.
The new year is sorrowful already
for many people.
It was the tragic deaths of our
daughter and son-in-law, early in
1993, that caused me to realize
starkly that a happy new year is a
myth. Late last year, as we were
sensing keenly the loss of our loved
ones, in anticipation of the
approaching Christmas season, my
wife wished out loud that 1994
might come quickly and that it
might signal a better year for our
family. I had to remind her that the
passing years do not become kinder
to us who age and whose friends
and family all creep closer to
debilitating disease and ultimate
death.
If one's happiness depends upon
the hope that a new year will bring
with it good fortune and fulfillment
and the exclusion of sorrow and
disappointment, he stands to be
disillusioned. Happiness must
never be based upon circumstances.
Paul the apostle declares that he has
learned to be content "whatever the
circumstances." (Phil. 4:11). The
circumstance in which he found
himself at the time was a prison
cell and the expectation of
execution.
Now, at the risk of seeming
contradictory, let me say that a
happy new year is a possibility, but
it comes with a condition: a happy
new year requires a happy new
you! I know of a family - mother,
father, and three grown daughters
and two boyfriends - who came to
saving faith in Christ during the
dying days of 1993. As a
consequence, they experienced a
Christmas unlike any they had
known before. For them, 1994 will
be a happy new year, regardless of
the inevitable disappointments and
sorrows that may accompany it.
Indeed, part of the influence that
brought them to Christ was the
sorrow that came to the Came
family and the testimony of
continuing faith and hope in
Jehovah despite personal loss.
If one's hope is in the Lord, let
1994 bring what it will of joys and
sorrows. A happy new you will
ensure a happy new year! "If
anyone is in Christ, he is a new
creation; the old has gone, the new
has come. All this is from God..."
(2 Cor. 5:17).
THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA
You are welcome this Sunday
January 16 - 2nd after Epiphany
Holy Eucharist >
Trinity, Blyth St. John's, Brussels
9:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m.
Rector, The Rev. E. Paul Acton, 887-9273
Mennonite youth go sledding
On Sunday, Jan. 9 two services
were held at Brussels Mennonite
Fellowship. At the early morning
service Pastor Warner preached
from John 13: 1-30. Christ must be
the cornerstone of our faith.
Repentance is a necessity. Other
factors, faith, baptism, hands,
resurrection and eternal judgement
will fall into place. Judas was
familiar with all these factors but
he was missing repentance. He
rejected the love of Jesus Christ.
He lived by relying on himself
instead of on the Lord.
A fellowship meal followed the
Sunday School session. On Sunday
evening a Communion and
footwashing service was held.
On Saturday evening the
Community Praise Group held its
first service for the new year, using
the theme, New Beginnings. Darren
Hemingway was in charge of
drama at the service.
On Saturday, the Junior Youth
enjoyed a tobogganing and skiing
party at the Pardys farm.
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
BRUSSELS UNITED CHURCH
Rev. Cameron McMillan
Church Office 887-6259 Manse 887-9313
GEORGE NESBITT
After a courageous battle with
cancer George Albert Nesbitt
passed away peacefully at his Clin
ton home on Jan. 8, 1994. He was
in his 67th year.
Mr. Nesbitt was bom in Morris
Twp to the late Albert Nesbitt and
Della Potter. On Nov. 1, 1947 he
married the former Florence
Williamson.
Mr Nesbitt was known to many
as a local drainage contractor. He
was a member of Hullett Lodge AF
and AM #568 and of the Ontario
Street United Church, Clinton.
Besides his wife those mourning
his passing most deeply are his
children Linda Nesbitt and Art
McMichael of London, Brenda and
Jim Kitching of RR7, St. Marys,
Murray and Connie of Blyth, Mau
rice and Kathy of Shedden. He was
the proud grandfather of Richard,
Ann Marie and Christine Trentel-
man, Mark, Scott, Kim and Carla
Kitching, Jeff and Cathy Nesbitt,
Lee, Rae Lynne and Jessica Nes
bitt. He was the dear brother of
Eileen and Bruce Barrie of
Goderich.
Visitation was at the Whiney-
Ribey Funeral Home, Seaforth on
Monday from 2-4 and 7-9. A
Masonic servce was held there that
evening at 9. Rev. David Woodall
officiated at the funeral service
held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 11.
Pallbearers were Carl Nesbitt,
Dave Renner, Ray Hallahan, Bodie
Craig, Murray Govier and Jack
Armstrong. Interment will be in
the spring at Blyth Union Ceme
tery.
Expressions of sympathy may be
made to the Canadian Cancer Soci
ety or the charity of one's choice.
husband, Bernard Deevey of
Chesterville. She was the dear
mother of Robert and Thelma
Racine of Finch, Kenneth and
Penny Racine of Mountain and
Brian, Lynne and grandson, Billy
Jo Racine, of Cornwall, Ontario.
She is the beloved daughter of
Ruby Philp, Queen's Villa, and the
late Delbert Philp of Blyth, Ontario
and the dear sister of Ronald and
Sophie Philp of London.
Funeral services were held on
Thursday, Dec. 30 in the
Chesterville United Church.
EVELYN MARY GREGG
Mrs. Evelyn Mary (McCulloch)
Gregg passed away in Southampton
on Jan. 2, 1994. She was 79.
Mrs. Gregg was bom in Saugeen
Twp. to Margaret and John McCul
loch .
She married Elvin Gregg and
resided in Port Elgin.
She was a teacher, homemaker
and a member of the United Church
of Canada.
Mrs. Gregg will be sadly missed
by her sisters Flora Chisholm and
Christine Welsh of Port Elgin.
She was the loved sister-in-law
of Edith Gregg of Hanover, Mar
garet Gregg of Paisley, Meta
McCulloch of Manitoba and Carl
Dudgeon of Paisley.
Mrs. Gregg was predeceased by
brother Goldwin McCulloch and
sister Margaret Wright.
She is survived by several nieces
and nephews.
Rev. Gordon Williams officiated
at the service held on Jan. 5 at the
W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel.
Interment was at Sanctuary Park
Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be
made to the saugeen Memorial
Hospital of Grey Bruce Regional
Health Centre.
Day Centre begins new year
11:00 a.m. - Morning Worship
- Church School - Nursery****
9:30 a.m. - Ethel Morning Worship
- Church School
On this day, the first of days,
God the Father’s name we praise
HURON CHAPEL MISSIONARY
CHURCH
PASTOR JAMES H. CARNE AUBURN 526-7515
Sunday 10 a.m.
11 a.m.
8 p.m.
Wednesday 8 p.m.
Friday 7:30 p.m.
Family Bible Hour
Morning Service
Evening Service
Prayer & Bible Study
Youth - Pastor Bob Lewis, 526-7441
A BLYTH CHRISTIAN
REFORMED CHURCH
MARGARET JOAN DEEVEY
It is with great sadness that the
family announces the sudden death
of Margaret Joan Deevey, formerly
Racine, nee Philp, at the Clinton
General Hospital, on Sunday, Dec.
26, 1993 in her 62nd year.
Left to mourn her passing is her
The Seniors Day Centre opened
its doors on Jan. 3 to welcome
another new year of social,
recreational programs for seniors
living in North Huron and South
Bruce Counties.
After being closed for the holiday
season staff, volunteers and seniors
were ready to start 1994 by keeping
busy. The first week, Assistant
Director, Christine MacIntyre
shared her wedding day through
video, pictures and memories of the
day.
Jan. 11 - 13 is being spent in
Holland as everyone digs out Dutch
customs and traditions to share.
Jan. 18 is Health Information
Day with the topic "medications".
Two valuable volunteers will be
taking all at the Centre to Australia,
New Zealand and Fiji, as they share
slides from a recent trip.
Bernice Glenn will be talking on
"how to use tupperware in your
microwave", Jan. 20.
The last week of January will be
spent crafting with Lee Bray,
owner of a local craft store,
"Hanging By A Thread".
The month of January is jam-
packed to beat those winter blahs!
The January fool clinic is
scheduled for Jan. 19. For
appointments call the Centre at
357-1440.
Volunteers are a very important
part of the Day Centre. Volunteer
ing helps others develop a sense of
accomplishment and self worth and
improves the quality of community
life. If you are interested in
volunteering call Christine at the
Centre. Volunteer drivers are
needed from Lucknow, Ripley,
Dungannon, Brussels, Blyth,
Teeswater, Gorrie, Fordwich as
well as points in between. If you
have your own car and have an
extra hour during the week to help
transport seniors to and from the
Centre, they need to hear from you.
A mileage reimbursement is given
to compensate for expenses
incurred.
With January being Alzheimer's
Awareness Month one service that
the Centre provides is a Day Away
Program. Every Friday the Centre is
open for specialized programming
for those with Alzheimer's or
related conditions. This program
provides temporary relief for
caregivers which enables them to
keep their family member in their
own home for as long as possible.
If you know of someone who could
benefit from this program or would
like more information call 357-
1440.
HIGHWAY 4, BLYTH-523-9233
Sunday 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Guest Preacher
Rev. A. Van Giesen from Acton
The Church of the "Back to God Hour" and "Faith 20"
Back to God Hour 10:30 a.m. CKNX Sunday
Faith 20 5:30 a.m. Weekdays, Global T.V.
All Visitors 'Welcome 'Wheelchair accessible
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.
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It's time to join us at
BRUSSELS
MENNONITE
FELLOWSHIP
Saturday, January 15: "Community Praise" - 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, January 16: WORSHIP SERVICE - 9:25 a.m.
Sunday School For all Ages -10:30 a.m.
Pastor: Elder:
Tom Warner GUESTS EXPECTED Linda Campbell
887-6388 357-1648