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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.
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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.
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