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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1996-11-20, Page 14With Osteoporosis a fractured hip could be a life sentence. Osteoporosis Society of Canada Call 1-800-46343812 for more inforn ation. Welcome To Our Community Of Faith The Mennonite Church is a fellowship of Christians from many cultural backgrounds seeking to follow Jesus Christ in everyday life. At a time when religion isn't necessarily a good word for everyone, we invite you to come find out what it means for a church to be a community of believers. Brussels Mennonite Fellowship 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Christian Education (for all ages) Everyone Welcome! BRUSSELS UNITED CHURCH Rev. Christine Johnson - Minister Church Office 887-6259 Home 887-6540 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Church School/Nursery 9:30 a.m. Ethel Morning Worship Church School Grandparents' Supper Tuesday, November 26th 6:45 p.m. Thank you, 0 Lord, for the time that is now MELVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH BRUSSELS Rev. Cathrine Campbell 11:00 a.m. - Morning Service - Sunday School 9:30 a.m. - Belgrave Service We welcome you to come and worship with us. 887-9831 Wheelchair Accessible HURON CHAPEL MISSIONARY CHURCH PASTOR JAMES H. CARNE AUBURN 526-7515 YOUTH PASTOR - JEREMY SHUART 523-9788 Sunday 10 a.m. - Family Bible Hour 11 a.m. - Morning Service 8 p.m. - Evening Service Monday 7:30 p.m. - Addictions Support Group Wednesday 7:30 p.m. - Prayer & Bible Study Friday 7:30 p.m. - Youth You are Welcome at the BLYTH COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School for Children and Adults 11:00 a.m. - Morning Worship Bible Studies - Wednesday 10 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. Phone 523-4590 McConnell St., Blyth THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA You are welcome this Sunday NOVEMBER 24 - THE REIGN OF CHRIST HOLY EUCHARIST Rev. Nancy Beale Trinity, Blyth St. John's, 9:30 a.m. Brussels Wheelchair Accessible 11:15 a.m. You're invited to worship with us this Sunday 10 a.m. - Sunday Morning Worship Service 7:30 p.m. - Praise & Prayer Service Rev. Adrian A. Van Geest will lead both services 14joice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Wice! Let your gentleness be evident to all 'The Lord- is near. Don't be anxious about anything, but in everything, bypra_yer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God: - Phiffipians 4:4-6 BLYTH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 441 Rev. Adrian A. Van Geest Hwy. 4, Blyth 523-9233 Wheelchair accessible PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1996 `Risky Business', title of Blyth United sermon It was Pentecost 25, the last Sunday of the church year at Blyth United Church Nov. 17. Greeters were Bev McDonald and Lisa Whitfield. Ushers were Stephen and Joan Caldwell and Evelyn Caldwell and Marion Young. Michael Duthie, director of music was organist. Rev. Steve Huntley, conducted the service, opening with greetings, call to worship, welcome and announcements. This was followed by the opening hymn, Immortal, Invisible, God only Wise. For the children's time, Rev. Huntley had a sign with the words, "The End'". He asked them what it meant. He told them that 0 bituaries KEN HAMMOND Mr. Ken Hammond of RR 1, Monkton passed away at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Monday, Nov. 11, 1996 in his 78th year. Surviving is one sister Marie and her husband Ross Stephenson of RR 1, Ethel; one brother Alex Hammond of RR 1, Monkton; two nieces Donna and her husband Robert Mitchell of RR 2, Dublin, Jean and her husband Murray Whytock of Teeswater; two nephews Jim and Kathy Stephen- son, Les and Susan Stephenson, all of RR 1, Ethel. He is also survived by 13 great-nieces and nephews. Mr. Hammond was predeceased by his parents, the late Stanley Hammond and the former Laura Speiran. Visitation was held at Peebles Funeral Home, 141 John St., Atwood on Wednesday, Nov. 13. Rev. Todd McDonald conducted funeral and committal service on Thursday at 2 p.m. Internment was at Elma Centre Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jim and Les Stephenson, Murray Ohm, Tony Tollenaar, Verne Smith, and Ken Dewar. Flower bearers were Donna Mitchell and Jean Whytock. Donations to Monkton United Church or charity of one's choice, would be appreciated by the family. JOHN MURRAY CAMERON John Murray Cameron of 7 Balv- ina Drive, Goderich, passed away at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, Goderich, Nov. 13, 1996. He was 62. A lead analyst for Pitney-Bowes in Toronto, John Cameron was born in Blyth, to the late Robert John Cameron and Verne Scrim- geour (Mrs. Charles Dakin). He was the beloved husband of Vere- na (Gudel), dear father of Christa Cameron and John Hunter of Blyth and loving grandfather of Cameron Hunter. He was predeceased by one sis- ter, Nancy Jean Cameron. A private family service was held Saturday, Nov. 16, at Tasker Chapel, Beattie-Falconer Funeral Home, Blyth. Rev. Stephen Hunt- ley of Blyth United Church, offici- ated. Pallbearers were John Hunter, Brent Scrimgeour, John Morritt, Brian Marks, Don Scrimgeour and Jack Turvey. Interment was at Blyth Union Cemetery. sometimes endings have new beginnings. The end of the church year was that day while next Sunday is the first Sunday of Advent. The children's hymn, Knock, Knock, Knock was sung before they went down to Sunday School. The choral anthem I've Got Peace Like a River was rendered with Mr. Duthie accompanying at the piano. The New Testament lesson, taken from I Thessalonians 5: 1-11 was read by Debbie Hakkers with the gospel reading from Matthew 25: 14-30 delivered by the minister. "Risky Business" was the title of the sermon. Rev. Huntley said people don't know for certain from ARCHIE MANN Mr. Archie Mann, of Listowel and formerly of Moncrieff passed away Sunday, Nov. 17, 1996 at Listowel Memorial Hospital. He was in his 95th year. Mr. Mann was born Feb. 11, 1902. He was the son of the late William Mann and the former Naomi Clark of Grey Twp. He married Pearl Bowes on June 18, 1930. They farmed near Moncrieff, moving to Listowel in 1978. A self-taught musician, Mr. Mann was a former member of the Brussels Pipe Band. He played the fiddle with the CKNX Barn Dance along with Don Robertson and the ranch boys, while travelling throughout Ontario. He was inducted into the Fiddle Country Heritage Club in 1990. He was a member of Calvary United Church, Listowel, Monkton 100F #420 since 1928 and formerly served on Grey Twp. Council. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Marion Roberts of Listowel, a son, Robert Mann and his wife Pat of Clinton, daughter-in-law Mrs. Mary Beth Mann of Waterloo, five granddaughters and six great- grandchildren, as well as nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his wife, Pearl in 1988, a son William Mann in 1986, a son-in-law Harold Roberts in 1995, brothers George and William Mann and sisters Jessie Mann and Mrs. Roy (Flora) McCreight. Visitation was on Tuesday from Peebles Funeral Home, Atwood from 2 - 4 p.m. and 7 - 9 p.m. Funeral service was at Calvary United Church, Listowel on Wednesday at 2 p.m. Rev. George Russell conducted the service and committal. Internment at Elma Centre Cemetery. Pallbearers were: Scott McLean, Charles Harrison, Jim Mann, Bruce Mann, Dale Smith and Jack Cox. Flower bearers were: Mrs. Neil (Lorrie) Baker, Mrs. Rick (Shelley) Scott, Miss Kendra Mann. Pipers were Bill Robb of Listowel and Pat Wilson of Atwood. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS), Calvary United Church Memorial Fund, Listowel, or other charitable organizations of one's choice. one day to the next what will happen to them. "Sometimes we risk and we fail, sometimes we don't risk and our failure to risk hurts us. He spoke of two familiar maxims, "Look before you leap" and "He who hesitates is lost." The parable that day was part of a series of three judgement parables found near the end of Matthews gospel. Rev. Huntley said if people don't take risks, but rather sit on what they have, the parable tells them what they have will be taken from them.' "What do you risk in your life? at work, in family, at church or play? With whom do you risk, friend, neighbour? What about God? Do L. Koch leads worship Darlene Hemingway and Michelle Lichty provided special music at the Sunday service at Brussels Mennonite Fellowship on Sunday, Nov. 17. Anne Heming- way was pianist and Mark Hiller was song leader. Lloyd Koch was worship leader. The guest speaker was Harold Schilk, from First Mennonite Church in Kitchener. He used I Kings 19: 1-16 as his text for the message entitled, 'Silently Waiting'. The junior youth, (Grades 7-8) attended Junior Youth Breakaway, at Jacob Hespler Secondary School in Kitchener, or Sunday, Nov. 17. Erla Koch took the children to this event. Next Sunday, Pastor Gordon Bauman will bring the message. CRIME 1+1 STOPPERS 1-800-222-TIPS you risk what it takes to get to know Him better? A leap of faith does not come without risks." Following the sermon, a dedication ceremony was held for the new antependia. Albert Wasson, chairman of the official board, assisted Rev. Huntley, dedicating the antependia in loving memory of Gordon Mason, Gordon Caldwell, Ronald Gross, Melda McElroy, Roy Easom, and Molly Grant. As part of the ceremony, the choir sang Glory to the Lamb with Michael Duthie accompanying on the keyboard. The beautiful flowers decorating the church were from the funeral of John Cameron, placed in loving memory by the families.