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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1994-10-05, Page 18THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1994. PAGE 19. R. Demaray worship leader Winston Martin of Milverton gave the message at Brussels Mennonile Fellowship on Sunday, Oct. 2. Rob Demaray was worship leader and Nancy Elliot- Greenwood and Anne Hemingway led the congregational singing. Pal Pictrck led the children's singing. Darlene Hemingway played a piano solo for the offertory. Ken Horst ministered through song. The scripture passage was Romans 8: 35-39. Winston Marlin reminded the congregation that God is the giver of all gifts. Do we see the good or do we tend to dwell on the problems in life, he asked. Il is easy to give thanks for such things as material blessings which arc many. We also receive many physical Voice for Life chapter meets The 1994-95 season of the Voice For Life Chapter in Wingham got underway on Monday Sept. 7 with the regular monthly meeting. Jim Bakelaar opened the meeting with a word of prayer and President Nancy McKeon welcomed back the board after the summer break. The group has continued to be active throughout the summer with its “She’s a Child” campaign. In May pro-lifers across CAnada mourned the 25th anniversary of legalized abortion. The focus of the campaign was both spiritual and educational. Representatives from the Wingham board participated in a prayer vigil in Goderich. Various area churches displayed a large sign “We mourn 25 years of abortion 1969-94. Il hurts us all. In Canada, every 6 minutes abortion slops a beating heart.” They also distributed copies of a 12-pagc newspaper “She's a Child not a choice,” giving information on prenatal development, negative effects of abortion on women and society and crisis pregnancy services. The local board also participated in the Tccswalcr Fall Fair by organizing a booth and distributing various pamphlets and other excellent literature. The fetal models received a lol of attention, the new backdrop displaying the logo “Life Is Precious” was also eye-catching. The board was encouraged by the positive feedback. Requests for funds were made and the board agreed to send money to the following organiza­ tions, Palliative Care Wing, Wingham, Alliance For Life, and Campaign Life Coalition. October 2 has been scheduled for the next country wide demonstration of opposition to abortion. A Life-Chain is being organized in Canada lor the fourth consecutive year. Alliance for Life Ontario Provincial Conference, will take place on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 4 and 5 in Hamilton. The theme is “Mounting has broken...Hope! the new dawn.” The conference promises many excellent speakers, workshops and entertainment. comforts, and spiritual joys, the said. Fellowship in the home and in the church arc necessary for a Christian's well-being. However, mankind also experiences grief and sickness, accidents, set backs and poor relationships sometimes. How do these fit in with the Thanksgiving season? The Bible says, "In all things give thanks". Pains can turn us to God. God may use sorrow to lum us from sin. Can we thank God for the pain He has sent? He cares enough to do anything to bring you closer to Him. Pains (or hurts) bring maturity. The more we thank God for all He docs, the more we see reason in His actions. Mr. Marlin said, it is a human temptation to whine, shine, and recline. Adversity separates the men from the boys. In everything, give thanks in spite of everything. Gratitude is a great healer that deepens joy. Next Sunday morning, for the Thanksgiving celebration, a breakfast feast will be held al 9 a.m. Intergencralional activities will begin at 9:45. The Worship Service will begin al 10:30. There will be no regular Sunday School classes or Fellowship Meal, which is scheduled for the second Sunday of each month. Wednesday evening, Oct. 5, is Family Night. Prayer evening for the adults and activities for the children will be held at the church. The youth and young adults will meet al Demarays for Bible Study. 0 bituaries EDNA SHANNON Edna Shannon of McKillop Township passed away after a lengthy illness, Thursday, Sept. 22, 1994 at the Seaforth Community Hospital. She was in her 70th year. Bom in Bergheim, Saskatchewan Aug. 17, 1925, Edna was the beloved wife of Ivin Shannon and dear mother of Bob and his wife Betty of Hamilton, Herb and his wife Bonnie of Blyth, Tom and his wife Barb of Seaforth, Scott and his wife Sandra of Ingersoll, Blaine and friend Becky of RR 4, Seaforth and Sharon and fiancee Jeff of Stratford. She was the loving grandmother of Mark, Marty, Darryl, Corey, Nathan, Devin, Lindsey, Matthew and Samuel. She was the dear sister of Alma Hugill of Egmondville, Lorraine Dale of Seaforth, Helen Wesenburg of Seaforth, Ann Barry of Manitoba and Mary Koebel of Kitchener. Edna was^predeceased by her parents, Ferdinand Smith and the former Wanda Mantei, two brothers Adoph and Walter and three sister, Adeline, Freida and Esther. Edna rested at the Whitney- Ribey Funeral Home, Seaforth, where funeral and committal services were held Saturday, Sept. 24 with Rev. Bruce Cook officiating. Cremation followed with inter­ ment at Brussels Cemetery. Pallbearers were Murray McCall, Larry McNichol, George Krevtz- wiscr, Brian Dale, Ted Van Dyke and Larry Wesenburg. Flower bearers were grand­ children Nathan Shannon, Devin Shannon and Lindsey Shannon. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society were received. ARNOLD BALL Arnold Ball of Fordwich passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 1994, at Fordwich Village Nursing Home. He was in his 91st year. Mr. Ball was predeceased by one brother, Earles Ball and two sisters, Wilhelmina Ball and Mary Alice Sanderson. Rev. Jeff Hawkins officiated at the service on Sept. 30, at Betts Visitation Centre in Gorrie. Interment was at Wroxeter Cemetery, Wroxeter. Pallbearers were Hilbert Van Ankum, Dave! Housser, Lyle Hart, Erich Luttenberger, Ken Gradwell and Don Neill. Donations to the Fordwich Vil­ lage Nursing Home would be appreciated. Nominations being sought for Ontario Junior Citizens As Ontario's ambassadors of good news, the community newspaper industry seeks to acknowledge and encourage youth by bringing to light the many positive contributions which young people make to their communities. Every week, the pages of this community newspaper and hun­ dreds like it throughout Ontario contain articles about people who arc the heartbeat of their communi­ ties. Especially uplifting arc those stories which recognize the bravery, acts of kindness and compassion or determination of the young people who set an example of service and leadership for the entire community. Since 1981, the Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year Awards program has recognized the achievements of these outstanding young people. Exactly who qualifies for such an honour? Well, the possibilities are endless. Past recipients have included young people who contributed to community life while coping with a physical or psychological limitation. Other recipients have volunteered their lime and energy in community service work, or have responded unselfishly in moment of crisis or emergency. Each spring, award recipients and their families are honoured at the annual Ontario Community News­ papers Association convention, where the awards arc presented by Ontario's Lieutenant Governor. But the search for Junior Citizens begins with you. The Junior Citizens program depends upon members of the community to nominate deserving candidates who should be consider­ ed for such an award. You are invited to contact this newspaper for a nomination form if you or your organization has a nominee in mind. Information and nomination forms are also available from the Ontario Community Newspapers Association at 905- 8440184. THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA You are welcome this Sunday October 9 - Pentecost 20 Thanksgiving Sunday Morning Prayer Trinity, Blyth St. John’s, Brussels 9:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m. HURON CHAPEL MISSIONARY CHURCH PASTOR JAMES H. CARNE AUBURN 526-7515 Sunday 10 a.m. - Family Bible Hour 11 a.m. - Morning Service 8 p.m. - Evening Service Wednesday 8 p.m. - Prayer & Bible Study Friday 7:30 p.m. - Youth - Pastor Bob Lewis, 526-7441 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 t BLYTH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH HIGHWAY 4, BLYTH-523-9233 Sunday 10:00 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. Rev. Adrian A. Van Geest 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. Visitors (Welcome (Wheelchair accessible MELVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH BRUSSELS Rev. Tim Purvis, Interim Moderator 11:00 a.m.- Morning Service - Sunday School - Belgrave Service We welcome you to come and worship with us. 9:30 a.m. BRUSSELS UNITED CHURCH Rev. Cameron McMillan Church Office 887-6259 Manse 887-9313 11:00 a.m. - Morning Worship 'The Fruits of the Earth" Church School - Nursery *********** 9:30 a.m. - Ethel Morning Worship Church School God whose farm is all creation take the gratitude we give Welcome this Thanksgiving Sunday “(E;>Ca(t ye tfie Lord our Qod, and worship at Udis footstool for Ude is Udoly." 'Psafm 99:5 Elder Elwin Garland 887-9017 Pastor Tom Warner 887-6388 Sunday, Oct. 9 - “THANKSGIVING CELEBRATION” * 9:00 a.m. Breakfast Feast * 9:45 a.m. Intergenerational Activities * 10:30 a.m. WORSHIP SERVICE Offering of non-perishable food items will be collected (There is no regular Sunday School or Noon Fellowship Meal) Self Help Craft Sale at B.M.F. Thursday, Oct. 13 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14 9a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 9a.m. - 4 p.m. BRUSSELS MENNONITE FELLOWSHIP WELCOMES YOU!