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From the Minister's Study,
Accepting the offer of Christ’s salvation
By Don Vair
Belgrave
Charles Blondin of an era gone
by, is credited with having crossed
Niagara Falls several limes on a
tightrope that was 1,100 feet long
. and hung 160 feet above the
turbulent waters.
Blondin was the world’s greatest
stunt person, who performed stunts
on the highwire such as walking on
stilts, standing on his head, turning
a backwards somersault, balancing
on top of a chair and even cooking
an omelet.
One day in 1860, Charles
Blondin was making preparations
to cross the falls again. He turned
to the great crowd and asked them
if they thought he could cross the
highwire without falling. With one
accord they shouted their assent.
Then he asked if they believed
that he could cross the falls not just
by himself but with another person
on his back. Again the crowd
roared out their confidence in him
to accomplish such a feat.
But the true test came when
Blondin turned to a man who was
standing nearby and asked if he
would climb on top of his back.
The man, who no doubt had roared
with the crowd seconds earlier,
refused Blondin's offer.
Had the man really believed, his
faith would have enabled him to
confidently take part in this
breathtaking crossing.
The Bible teaches that there is a
Heaven and a Hell, that we all must
die sooner or later and launch out
into one of two destinies.
Jesus makes an offer that only he
can make, which is to take us safely
on that tightrope of salvation from
Earth to Heaven.
Though millions have admired
the beautiful sight of Christ,
marvelled at his wondrous works
and even said He was perfect in
every way, they will not accept his
offer of salvation.
Any belief in Christ that does not
result in genuine trust is not
sufficient as far as God is
concerned.
All anyone had to do to cross
over the great Niagara Falls was to
climb on Blondin’s back. All we
must do to get to Heaven is to put
our faith and trust in the Lord Jesus
Christ, as our personal saviour,
believing that he not only died for
our sins but rose again from the
dead.
Though the crowd roared their
belief in Blondin it did not result in
trust.
What is the result of your hearing
of the good news of salvation in
Christ?
4,000 attend churchwide gathering in Iowa
Nearly 4,000 women, men and
international guests attended the
Presbyterian Women Churchwide
gathering at Iowa Stale University,
Ames, Iowa, July 13-18.
Among the five guests attending
from Canada, was Mrs. Muriel
Coultes of Belgrave, who
represented the women of the
United Church of Canada.
Representatives from the United
States, New Mexico, Canada and
from six of the seven continents
attended.
The theme of the gathering was
'You Are My Beloved, therefore,
welcome the stranger - protect the
children - listen to our sisters, share
our faith, celebrate.' Worship
services, theme addresses and Bible
studies, were presented on each
section of the theme.
Wheels Away plans ahead
In these hazy days of summer,
many are merely devising plans to
stay cool.
Not so with Wheels Away! On
July 6, the board of the North
Huron Special Transit Corporation,
better known as Wheels Away, met
in the Wingham United Church to
find ways to serve more effectively.
There were two new faces at the
meeting this time around, the first
being Bob Butella, the new director
for the Community Living
Association. The second is summer
student and Public Relations Co
ordinator Julie Stewart, of Gorrie.
Julie is beginning graduate courses
at University of Waterloo in the fall
HPRCSSB hires teachers
Several personnel matters were
settled at the June 27 meeting of
the Huron-Perth County Roman
Catholic Separate School Board.
Three teachers were hired, Julie
Murray, David Zucca and Steve
Lane and two teachers resigned, Jo-
Anne Eckert and Monte Mcldazy.
Three teachers were appointed
department heads, effective Sept. 1.
They were Jim Roth, Brain Kocher
and Jim Hurley
The pennanenl/probationary con
tracts of five teachers were adjust
ed; Sandie Ennetl, decreased; Carol
McIlroy, Aulccn Theriault, Liz
Yundt and Nijolc Tinit, all
increased.
The resignation of Rob Widdup,
manager of accounting and com
puter services was accepted, effec
tive June 28.
The Local School Advisory
Council pilot project will be
extended to St. James, Jeanne
Sauve, Holy Name of Mary and St.
Joseph's (Stratford), beginning
Sept. 1.
Director of Education Dr. J.
Brown will contact Dianne Cun
ningham, MPP for London North,
Ninety workshops were offered,
with each participant taking part in
three of their choice. Mrs. Coultes
was asked to facilitate one of the
workshops on the Peace and
Reconciliation of North and South
Korea.
Dr. Imsik Kim, bom and raised
in Korea, and Rev. Dr. Syngman
Rhee, also bom and raised in Korea
shared their country's story and
problems with the group, and their
personal stories of being separated
from their families because of the
conflicts in the two Koreas. Both
were urged to leave North Korea at
an early age, and it was 35-40 years
before they had any knowledge of
the family they left behind.
The women of the United Church
have shown interest in the peace
and reunification of Korea by
making peace ribbons with prayers
and is looking forward to her time
with Wheels Away. "It's a pleasure
to be working with such a
dedicated group of volunteers," she
says, "Part of my mandate is to
ensure everyone is aware of the
first-rate work Wheels Away is
continuing to do."
Some of that first-rate work was
evident at the board meeting as
members brainstormed ideas and
concerns. "There was a genuine
enthusiasm and good humour
around the table," says Chair Vicky
Piluke, "The board is really
working together to make Wheels
Away a positive force in. the
community."
In fact, many groups in the
supporting the change of the fiscal
year to coincide with the school
year.
A tentative date of Oct. 19, has
been set for the trustcc/clcrgy/prin-
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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.
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on them and sending them to Korea
for the proposed great celebration
in August of 1995 when North and
South Korea will be reconciled.
With the death of the former
President of North Korea, all are
waiting to see what happens to the
peace process.
Many of the same concerns that
the United Church Women are
involved with were addressed by
this assembly as well. The rapes of
the Bosnia women, the plight of the
people of Zaire, the conditions in
South Africa and the flooding of
the communities in the United
States were only some of the
concerns raised.
This Churchwide Gathering is
held every three years and the
moderator who is installed at this
meeting serves a three year term.
A BLYTH CHRISTIAN
REFORMED CHURCH
HIGHWAY 4, BLYTH-523-9233
Sunday 10:00 a.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Rev. A. Van Geest
community are joining forces with
Wheels Away, recognizing a need
for the quality service they provide.
The Belmore Ladies Quilting
Group, for instance, recently raffled
a quilt, raising over $600 for
accessible transportation.
Since 1991, Wheels Away has
been providing specialized transit
in many municipalities in the area.
Information can be obtained by
calling John Mann at 357-4074.
As the summer takes shape, so
will Wheels Away's service-
oriented plans. "You'll be hearing
lots more from us in the Summer
and Fall of 1994," says Ms Piluke.
"We have a much needed service
and terrific plans in the works."
cipal gathering.
The board authorized the New
Secondary Ad Hoc committee to
select a construction manager for
the new school in Clinton.
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Back to God Hour 10:30 a.m. CKNX Sunday
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Pastor
Tom Warner
887-6388
Elder
Elwin Garland
887-9017
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Sunday, July 31: 9:15 a.m. Singing Tune-Up Time
9:30 a.m. WORSHIP SERVICE
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9:30 a.m. WORSHIP SERVICE
10:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages
7:00 p.m. - Outdoor Praise Service with Rev. Gord Williams
He is an Evangelist from Orangeville who currently ministers with
Full Gospel Businessmen's Assoc, and Margaret Reid - She
gives of herself through music and has a wonderful outlook oh life
in spite of many difficulties.
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