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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1995-03-15, Page 16`Seeing Eye bituarie to Eye', topic " of sermon THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA You are welcome this Sunday March 19 - Lent 3 Holy Eucharist Ms Nancy Beale, Lay Pastor 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 1.0 a.m. - Family Bible Hour 11 a.m. - Morning Service 8 p.m. - Evenig Service Wednesday 8 p.m. - Prayer & Bible Study Friday 7:30 p.m. - Youth - Pastor Bob Lewis, 526-7441 You are Wetcome at the BLYTH CHURCH OF GOD 9:45 am. - 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 11:00 a.m. - Morning Worship "Always A Second Chance" Church School - Nursery 9:30 a.m. - Ethel Morning Worship "Love divine, all loves excelling" All Welcome MELVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH BRUSSELS Rev. Tim Purvis, Interim Moderator 11:00 a.m. - Morning Service - Sunday School 9:30 a.m. - Belgrave Service We welcome you to come and worship with us. It\ 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 am. CKNX Sunday Faith 20 5:30 a.m. Weekdays, Global T.V. Visitors Welcome Wheelchair accessible PAGE 16. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 1995. Bearss greet at United Church service The service at Blyth United Church March 12 celebrated the second Sunday of Lent. The seasonal colour is violet. Greeters were Melanie and Lance Bearss. Ushers were Earl and Shirley Fyfe, Mary Walden and Vera Badley. Eric Clark was pianist. Linda Meier looked after Junior Congregation and Debbie Cook the nursery. Rev. Stephen Huntley opened with Call to Worship, Prayer of Approach and words of welcome, which were followed by the introit, "Lord Prepare Me" with Rev. Huntley accompanying himself on guitar. Hymn All Creatures of Our God and King was sung followed by JOHN W. ARMSTRONG John W. Armstrong of Huronview, and formerly of Hullett Twp. and Londesboro, died peacefully at Huronview on Thursday, March 2, 1995 in his 99th year. Born in Hullett Twp., he was the son of the late Matthew and Elizabeth Armstrong. He was one of a family of nine who have all predeceased him - brothers Howard, Fred, James, Cecil and Victor (who died in infancy), and three sisters, Mabel (Mrs. Roy Lawson), Theresa (Mrs. Tom Pryce), and Ella (Mrs. George Munro). On April 29, 1925, he married Glgclys Irene Taman and they were able to celebrate 58 years of marriage before her death in March 1983. He was a member of Londesboro United Church which he joined in April 1930. Mr. Armstrong is survived by his two children, Ken and his wife Marlene Armstrong, and Doreen and her husband Glen Carter, all of RR 1, Londesboro. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 18 great- grandchildren and by two sisters- in-law, Rose Armstrong of Huronview and Margaret Taman of Brampton. Jack, as he was fondly known to many friends, led a very active and productive life, giving freely of his time and talents whenever needed. He was a veteran of the first World War having served in Siberia. He operated a general store in Londesboro and was a farmer, cattle driver, and past president of Huron Beef Producers. He was active in politics at the municipal level, having been both a councillor and reeve in Hullett Twp. He also served as a warden of Huron County. In federal politics he ran for the Liberal party. against Tom Pryde who defeated him. As always Jack took defeat in his stride and was able to see the good in being defeated. Mr. Armstrong was an excellent soccer player in his younger days and is the last remaining member of the Kinburn soccer team who went to the finals in the Ontario championship. Sports were a big part of his life as he coached, refereed or did whatever was needed of him, throughout his life. He bowled in the Londesboro League until he was 89 years old and won many trophies. He was also a member of the Clinton Intertown League, where he and his prayer of confession in unison. The message to the children was the meaning of telling a secret and the promise to keep it. God makes promises too; he never leaves us and always loves us, and helps us to keep our promises, Rev: Huntley told them. Prior to the psalm, "0 Lord, Thou hast searched me," the congregation sang Be Still accompanied by Rev. Huntley on guitar. The anthem by the choir I Believe in a Hill called Mount Calvary was accompanied by Eric Clark on the piano. The Old Testament lesson from Genesis 15: 1-12, 17-18, was read by Bev Snell and New Testament lesson, Philippines 3: 17-4 was brother Jim helped the team win many tournaments. Possibly his biggest thrill was when he was named the first Citizen of the Year in Hullett Twp. in 1986 on his 90th birthday. He belonged to the Hullett Masonic Lodge and was a past Master. He was a father, friend and grandfather, of which his family is all proud. He never complained and never said an unkind word. He always went out of his way to help those in need in his own unassuming way. A Masonic service was held on the evening of Saturday, March 4, at the Beattie-Falconer Funeral Home in Clinton. The funeral service was held at the funeral home on Sunday, March 5 with Rev. Paul Ross of Londesboro United Church officiating. Interment will be in Blyth Union Cemetery. The following poem was written by his granddaughter, Laurie, and sums up his life and the love his family felt for him. GRANDPA JACK A fine man who is in our hearts Loved to farm and pull the carts Always there for you and I But most of all for his true bride. He's with her now where he should be But we will miss him more than thee A warden, bowler, soldier and friend He touched our lives from now to then We will miss him very much you see A man like that could only be Our Grandpa Jack. JAMES ARTHUR PEARSON James Arthur Pearson, of Montreal, Quebec, formerly of Ethel, died of injuries sustained in an auto accident on Wednesday, March 8, 1995. He was 50 years old. He was the beloved husband of Helene (Bossard) and the loving father of Stefane, Quebec City. He was the eldest son of Edna E. Pearson, Brussels and the late Alex Pearson. He is also survived by brothers Dan, Ethel; Doug, Exeter, Scott, Delaware; Steve, Kitchener; and one sister, Joan Hatcher, London; and their families. The funeral took place in Montreal on Monday, March 13 with interment at Mount Royal Cemetery, Montreal. Betts Funeral Home in Brussels will accept donations to Ethel United Church or the charity of your choice. read by Rev. Huntley. The theme of his sermon was "dual citizenship". With the present day of travelling some people have two passports called dual citizenship. Likewise as Christian we are citizens of earth and heaven, he said. Canadian identity guarantees rights of freedom, here while in heaven it is by another constitution known as a covenant. God's covenant with Abram was serious business; a promise from God and a huge responsibility to Abram. He followed through on his promise. We too can have a right relationship with God based on our faith, Rev. Huntley said. We are descendants of Abram, Susan Dobie, a student at Emmanuel Bible College in Kitchener,• was soloist at Auburn Missionary Church on Sunday, March 12. She sang Care for My Lamb. Pastor Carne's message entitled, "Seeing Eye to Eye", had scripture from Acts 15: 24-29. The first missionary journey was completed and churches had been established. Some churches were excited by what was happening while in others there were grumblings. Pastor Carne said, if you can reconcile the saints and sinners it is a miracle. There is need for adjustments in new situations. There is a need to change and yet remain the same. In Acts 15 there were Jews and Gentiles in the church, but the plan of God is bigger than a personal plan, he said. If the church is going to relate to others. Christians have to get rid of their own petty ideas. "You can't preach the gospel of peace unless you have peace with God yourself," Pastor Carne said. The gospel of the Lord Jesus brings peace; for there is power in the gospel and glory to God. Sympathy and prayers go out to Will and Carole Jardine and family as Carol's sister passed away last week in London. Church hosts baby shower Pastor Tom Warner preached from I Corinthians 13, on Sunday, March 12, at Brussels Mennonite Fellowship. Nancy Elliot-Greenwood was pianist, and Lucy Hesse led the congregational singing. Arnold Wiegersma, told the children's story. Maaike Wiegersma and Ursi Eigenheer sang a duet. Christine Knorr and Phailop Larprom led the children's singing. A baby shower was held at the church on Friday evening for Melissa Siemon, daughter of Paul and Barb Siemon, and Joey Metzger, son of Craig and Kelly Metzger. with whom God made a covenant. God has the right to bring everything under control. Even death can't change the truth of the promise given. Hymn How Firm a Foundation was sung. Minute for Missions was given by Lloyd Sippel. The closing hymn was,Beneath the Cross of Jesus. The first monthly Fellowship Hour followed the service. A lovely lunch was much enjoyed by those who attended. The March 15 Lenton Bible Study is cancelled. Choir Kids will meet Wednesday, March 15 at the church at 1:15 p.m. to travel to Wingham to perform at Braemar Nursing Home, Retirement Home and Bray Lodge. Due to March break the next practice will be Thursday, March 30. On Wednesday, April 12 Coffee Break will celebrate its 10th anniversary in the Blyth Community. All former members are invited to join for a special celebration. During those 10 years this Bible Study group has grown from one morning group of three to two groups (morning and evening) with a total membership of 60. Women's Day Out is Saturday, April 22 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Blyth Community Hall. Moms and Tots meet Friday mornings. For information call Kate at 523-4363. Tyro Boys meet Tuesday, march 21 at 3:45 p.m. Prayers are with Mollie Grant and Ann Hollinger in Wingham Hospital, and Ruby Philp in Clinton Hospital. GOT A BEEF? Write a letter to the editor ti