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From the Minister's Study,
Christianity’s simple solutions may help
By Rev. Cameron McMillan
Brussels and Ethel United
Churches
Long ago, an important Syrian
army general named Naaman, went
to visit the tiny house of an obscure
Jewish prophet named Elisha.
Naaman had been told that the
prophet might be able to cure the
terrible skin disease, leprosy, that
the general was suffering.
Naaman was most disappointed
with his meeting with Elisha. The
prophet did not even come out of
his hut to see him. He sent out a
minor servant, who took a brief
look at the general's skin. The
servant then suggested to Naaman
that he wash himself seven times in
the Jordan River. That, he assured
him, would cure the leprosy.
Naaman thought the solution
offered for his terrible illness was
far too simple and probably would
not work. A member of his party
said to him, "Sir, if the prophet had
suggested to you that you do
something spectacular would you
not have done it? Why then don't
you try to do this simple thing that
he has suggested?"
Naaman took this advice, bathed
seven times in the Jordan River and
found that his leprosy vanished.
A lot of people reject Christianity
today because the solutions that it
offers seem too simple for the very
complex issues that face our world
today. "Believe in the Lord Jesus
Christ, and you shall be saved. I am
the Lord your God. You shall have
no other Gods before me. You shall
love the Lord your God with all
your heart, soul, mind and strength,
and you shall love your neighbour
as yourself. Be kind to one another.
Bear one anothers' burdens. A new
commandment I give you, that you
love one another."
Strange as it may seem, there is a
tremendous amount of wisdom
contained in these old-fashioned,
Christian phrases. They represent
the distilled wisdom of many
generations of people who plot out
an effective way to achieve a
meaningful life. Are we willing to
try this Christian wisdom out,
routine, dull and simple though it
may seem?
Like General Naaman, we may
find that it does cure us of our
troubles. Read Naaman's story in
2 Kings 5: 1-14.
THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA
You are welcome this Sunday
May 29 - Holy Communion - BCP
Trinity, Blyth St. John's, Brussels
9:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m.
Rector, The Rev. E. Paul Acton, 887-9273
bituaries
Ninety per cent of all injury
victims' lives can be saved by the
first person on the scene...if that
person is properly trained.
FLORENCE MAY GEORGE
Mrs. Florence May George of
RR1, Blyth died at Clinton Public
Hospital on Sunday, May 15, 1994.
She was 87.
Bom in Gorelston on Sea, Great
Britain on May 14, 1907, to the late
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Farman,
Mrs. George was the beloved wife
of William George, who prede
ceased her. A lifelong homemaker,
she was the dear mother of David
and his wife Carol of RR1, Blyth.
Also left to mourn her passing are
two grandsons, John David and
Allison William George.
Funeral and committal services
were held at the Tasker Chapel of
the Beattie-Falconer Funeral Home,
Blyth at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Rev.
Paul Acton of Trinity Anglican
Church was the officiating clergy.
Interment was at Blyth Union
Cemetery.
VERA NICHOLSON
Vera Nicholson of RR2 Bluevale
passed away on Wednesday, May
18, 1994 at University Hospital in
London after a short illness.
The former Vera Sharpin was
born in Turnberry Township 71
years ago to Morrison and Rosia
(Merkley ) Sharpm.
She attended SS#4 Tumberry and
Wroxeter Continuation School.
Mrs. Nicholson was a member of
the Bluevale United Church and
was the UCW president and Blue
vale Women's Institute president at
the time of her passing
Mrs. Nicholson lived in Morris
Twp. with her husband Jack, who
predeceased her in 1989.
She was the loving mother of
Ross and Shirley Nicholson of
Turnberry Twp., Keith and Carol
Nicholson of Grey Twp., Joe and
Hanna Nicholson of Morris Twp.,
Rose Marie and Clarence Bishop of
Grey Twp. and Marlene and Morris
Lobsinger of Kitchener.
Mrs. Nicholson was the beloved
grandmother of 15 and great grand
mother of 10.
Left to mourn her passing are
two sisters, Marie Chittick of
Wingham and Evelyn (Mrs. Stew
art McLennan) of Teeswater. She
was predeceased by one sister, Jean
(Hopper) Anderson.
Rev. Randy Banks officiated at
the May 20 service at McBumey
Funeral Home.
Interment was at Wingham
Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Dean Nichol
son, Shawn Nicholson, Jeremy
Lobsinger, Rodney Nicholson,
Jamie Nicholson and Michael Bish
op.
Kevin Bishop and Doug Nichol
son were flower bearers.
JOHN ORVAL PIPE
John Orval Pipe passed away on
Tuesday, May 17, 1994 at Wing
ham and District Hospital. He was
in his 78th year.
Mr. Pipe was the beloved hus
band of Ruth Pipe and the loving
father of Robert and Susan Pipe of
Lucan and Shirley and Jack Hos-
sack of New Hamburg.
He was the loved grandfather of
Matthew Pipe, Jason Herd and
Brian Herd all of Lucan.
Mr. Pipe was predeceased by two
brothers Melvin and Lloyd Pipe.
The funeral service was conduct
ed by Rev. Carolyn McAvoy at
Betts Funeral Home in Brussels on
May 19.
Interment was at Brussels Ceme
tery.
Pallbearers were John Pipe, Jack
Coultes, Ross Daer, Edward Daer,
Ken Daer and Lome Daer.
Mr. Pipe's grandsons Jason Herd,
Brian Herd and Matthew Pipe acted
as flower bearers.
In remembrance, donations to the
Alzheimer's Society or Melville
Presbyterian Church would be
appreciated.
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HPRCSSB sets budget
The Huron-Perth County Roman
Catholic Separate School Board
held a special meeting on May 9 to
determine the mill rate for the
upcoming year.
Ratepayers will see a five per
cent increase.
The 1994 budget was approved
with total expenditures reaching
$29,905,120. Almost 63 percent of
the monies will go to the elemen
tary school sector.
BRUSSELS UNITED CHURCH
Rev. Cameron McMillan
Church Office 887-6259 Manse 887-9313
CAN I PRE-PAY
MY FUNERAL
EXPENSES
Many people prefer to pay
for their funeral expenses in
advance of need. The items
which may be pre-paid are
the professional services to
arrange and conduct the
funeral service and the
casket selected by the
individual.
When these are pre-paid the
Betts Funeral Home
Guarantee, in writing, that
no matter when the death
occurs, we will provide the
various services originally
agreed upon and to provide
the same casket (if
available) at no extra cost to
the estate. This is an
important factor to
remember when con
sidering the effects of
inflation can have on our
dollar and those on fixed
incomes.
Perhaps I have answered
your questions here.
Should you have any further
questions please contact
Betts Funeral Home
887-6336.
Facilities also available at
Betts Visitation Centre,
Gorrie.
BETTS
FUNERAL HOME
Brussels, Ont.
887-6336
i BLYTH CHRISTIAN
REFORMED CHURCH
HIGHWAY 4, BLYTH-523-9233
Sunday 10:00 a.m. & 7:30 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 5:30 a.m. Weekdays, Global T.V.
All Visitors Welcome Wheelchair accessible
11:00 a.m. - Morning Worship Service
"Making a Fresh Start"
- Church School - Nursery
*************
9:30 a.m. - Ethel Morning Worship Service
* Church School
Forth in Thy Name, O Lord Igo -
Welcome
MELVILLE
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
BRUSSELS
Rev. Carolyn McAvoy
11:00 a.m.- Morning Service
- Sunday School
- Belgrave Service
We welcome you to come and worship with us.
9:30 a.m.
BLYTH UNITED CHURCH
May 29 - Communion 11:00 a.m.
Rev. Jock Tolmay
Starting June 12 Sunday Services will
be at 10 a.m. for the months of
June, July and August
Sunday, July 3 - Visitation Sunday
Tut CL Smite On That Jace!
Come Out To Church
BRUSSELS
MENNONITE FELLOWSHIP
Friday, May 27: Mennonite Youth Fellowship Coffee House
7:30-10:30 p.m. Cost $1.00
Saturday, May 28: COMMUNITY PRAISE - 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 29: 9:15 a.m. Singing Tune-Up Time
9:30 a.m. WORSHIP SERVICE
10:30 a.m. Sunday School For All Ages
Finger Food Fellowship Meal To Follow
Pastor Elder
Tom Warner "GUESTS EXPECTED" Alice Knorr
887-6388 887-9203