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From the Minister’s Study
Youth ministry of utmost importance
By Rev. Christine Johnson
Brussels and Ethel
United Churches
April is just around the comer
and we can see lots of signs of
spring. The sun is shining and we
know that our world is going to
break out into new life once again.
It makes me want to shout out
"Hallelujah", and praise God for
the glories of the earth.
Signs of new life come to us in
many different ways. Some of the
most important for me are our
infants, children and youth. Each
one is so precious and just bursting
with life. Each one is like a
different flower, with a different
bloom about to unfold.
For this reason, ministry to
children and youth is of the utmost
importance. It takes a great deal of
time and energy for churches to
sponsor and run Christian
education programs, but when we
experience the vitality and beauty
that is within each child we too are
inspired and see the power of God
working through everyone,
regardless of age.
April also reminds me that we
will be hosting another Possibility
Day for children on Friday, April
25 at Duff's United Church in
Walton. A joint project of the
Brussels, Ethel, Duffs (Walton)
and Bluevale United Churches, we
host a Possibility Day whenever
there is a holiday created by a
board of education Professional
Development day.
We are hoping to have lots of
outside activities (weather
permitting), some fun and
meaningful Bible study, energetic
(and loud) music, and crafts. ALL
children are welcome. There is no
denominational requirement, nor is
it even necessary for the children to
have a church home. We just want
children to be able to have an
enjoyable experience learning
about Christianity in a supportive
and non-threatening way.
Last fall, Brussels United Church
hosted about 80 children on our
first Possibility Day. On our next
day, we limited the number to
about 65 children. With lots of
adult leaders, both days were full of
activities, a nutritious lunch, and
lots of hilarious craziness. I can
assure you we were all tired when
we got home.
We designed this program for
two major reasons: 1. to offer
religious education for children in a
non-threatening and positive way;
and 2. to provide a service to
working parents who require care
for their children. (Rest assured that
we had lots of children whose
parents were at home as well.) Last
fall, our two Possibility days drew
children from most of the
surrounding communities.
Our program is geared for
children aged four to 12. It starts at
8:30 a.m. and ends at about 3:30
p.m. Cost is $5 per child.
Registration for our last
Possibility Day filled up quickly so
we encourage you to register your
children early. Deadline for
registration is Friday, April 18. To
register call Rev. James Murray or
Rev. Chi is Johnston at 887-6540.
We are always seeking adult
volunteers to help run the program,
so if you have any interest please
don't hesitate to call and discuss it
with us. Our emphasis is on
providing a biblical message which
encourages children to see their
worth and potential as members of
God's family.
Children have so ,• many
possibilities before them. All that
new life just ready to burst forth is
certainly something to celebrate!
MELVILLE
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
BRUSSELS
- Morning Service
- Sunday School
- Belgrave Service
- Bible Study
11:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
Tuesday 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday 2:00 p.m. - Bible Study
Obituaries
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LILIAN COX
Mrs. Lilian Cox (Burgess) of
Caressant Care, Listowel, widow of
the late Fred Cox, passed away at
her residence on Friday, March 21,
1997. She was 99.
Surviving are a daughter, Helen
Poirier, a son, Jack and his wife
Dorothy, all of Listowel, as well as
eight grandchildren, Ken and wife,
Carol; Larry and wife, Nancy; Mur
ray and wife,. Lori; Jim and wife,
Lynn; Brian and wife, Susan; Bruce
and wife, Karen; Dianne and
Karen.
Seventeen great-grandchildren
and several nieces and nephews are
also left to mourn her passing.
Mrs. Cox was predeceased by
one son, Arnold, in infancy, five
sisters and two brothers and her
parents James Burgess and the for
mer Mary Ellen Taman.
Visitation was at the Peebles
Funeral Home Atwood on Sunday,
March 23 from 1 p.m. to the time
of service at 3 p.m. Special music
was provided by flutist Janet Cox,
who played What a Friend We
Have in Jesus, and Jennifer Cox
who sang In the Garden.
Pallbearers were Mrs. Cox's six
grandsons, while her two grad
daughters carried floral tributes.
Rev. Pam Tolmay officiated.
Spring interment will be in Mt.
Pleasant Cemetery, Ethel.
Donations to Atwood United
Church or a charity of one's choice.
WILLIAM ROBERT MILLER
William Robert Miller passed
away peacefully at Cambridge
Hospital on March 19, 1997 in his
97th year. A resident of Riverbend,
Place, Mr. Miller was formerly of
Brussels and Grey Twp. and had
lived a long and fulfilled life. He
farmed most of his life on the 12th
of Grey beside the Maitland River.
He moved to Brussels in 1937 and
them to Cambridge in 1993.
He was the beloved husband of
the late Elsie (Doublebee) who
passed away in 1977. He was the
dear father of Winnifred Schlueter
of Cambridge, Ray and his wife
Wilma of Princeton, Lena White
and his husband Ron of
Georgetown, Gerald and his wife
Joan of Claresholm, Alta, and
Joyce Leslie and her husband
Robert of Thamesford. He was the
loved grandfather of 19
grandchildren and 30 great
grandchildren and the dear brother
of Jessie Boyd of Seaforth. He was
predeceased by brothers, Stewart,
Mervin and sister Lena Boyd and
one sister in infancy.
The funeral service was held at
Coutts & Son Funeral Home,
Cambridge on Saturday, March 22.
Rev. William Gallagher of St.
John's-on-the-Hill United Church
officiated.
Spring interment will take place
in the Brussels Cemetery, Brussels.
MERVIN WILLIAM RIEHL
Mervin William Riehl, 46 of
Okotoks, Alta, passed away
suddenly in Japan, while on a work
assignment.
He was a former resident of
Blyth and attended Clinton high
school.
Survived by his loving wife,
Patricia of Okotoks, he was the
proud father of Merilla of Calgary,
Merl of London and Crissy at
home.
Left heartbroken are sisters and
brothers, Frieda and Ray Adams of
Kitchener, Dorothy Oster of
Clinton, Mel and Rosemary Riehl
of London, Clarence and Lorna
Riehl of High River, Alta., Barb
and Raymond Cook of Seaforth,
David Riehl of Glencoe, Brian and
Tracy Riehl of Ayr, Ken and
Debbie Riehl of London.
He was predeceased by his
parents Bill and Lillian Riehl of
Blyth.
Tentative arrangements have
been made for a memorial service
at Royal Canadian Legion Br. 420,
Blyth where Merv was a 19-year
member. There will be a family
service at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 13
followed by Merv’s family
receiving condolences from 2:30 to
5 p.m. for those who wish to
express their sympathy.
ROSS GWYN
Ross Gwyn of Brucefield died at
Seaforth Hospital on Saturday,
March 22, 1997. He was 61.
Bom in East Wawanosh Twp. on
May 22, 1935, he was the son of
the late David and Jesse
(McCullough) Gwyn.
Mr. Gwyn was a truck driver for
45 years. He worked for Cuddy
Transportation, Cliff Holland
Transportation, Hill & Hill Farms,
Brindley Transport, Laidlaw
Transport, Guenther-Tuckey
Transport and Dalton-Fisher
Transport.
His hobbies included wood
working and he loved to play cards
and crokinole. He was an outdoors
person who loved nature.
He is survived by one son,
Gerrard Gwyn and his friend Laura
of Calgary.
Also surviving is Mr. Gwyn's
longtime special friend and partner
Helen Hoggart.
Mr. Gwyn is also survived by his
brother and sisters, Carmen and
Ella Gwyn of Blyth, Helena Young
and Frank Williams of Vanastra,
and Arnold and Walter Gwyn of
Tillsonburg. He is a special
grandpa to Derek, Michael and
Melanie Hoggart of Lucknow,
Christina Hoggart of Exeter, Codi
and Arielle Rahn of Hensall,
Christopher, Josie and Charles
Bradley of Clinton and Colleen and
Crystal Wilier of Zurich.
Mr. Gwyn is also survived by
many special friends.
He was predeceased by one
brother, Fergus Gwyn.
At the request of Mr. Gwyn,
there was no funeral visitation or
service. A memorial service will be
held on Saturday, April 19, at the
Stanley Township Hall in Varna
with Pastor James Came of Auburn
Missionary Church officiating.
Beattie-Falconer Funeral Home
in Clinton were entrusted with the
arrangements.
Interment in Baird's Cemetery in
Stanley Twp.
As a tribute to the life of Mr.
Gwyn, a memorial tree will be
planted.
Celebrate National
Wildlife Week
April 6 - 12, 1997
For more information, call
1-800-563-WILD
Wheelchair Accessible
We welcome you to come and worship with us.
Rev. Cathrine Campbell 887-9831
FREE APRIL
OOL'S DINNER
All You Can Eat
Spaghetti
Entertainment
MONDAY, APRIL 1, 1997 5 - -
BLYTH & DISTRICT COMMUNITY CENTRE PAY ONLY FOR YOUR,
ADULTS $3.00 Each Utensil CHILDREN UNDER 6 FREE
1 p.m
W CUTLERY!
Proceeds to Blyth Church of God Building Fund
Phone 523-4590 for information
THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA
are wetcome this Sunday
March 27th - Maundy Thursday
Holy Eucharist
7 p.m.• Trinity, Blyth
9 p.m.- St. John's, Brussels
March 28th - Good Friday
9:30 a jn.• Trinity, Blyth
11:15 a.m.- St John's, Brussels
Rev. Nancy Beale
Trinity, Blyth St. John's,
9:30 a.m. ~ Sunday Brussels
Wheelchair Accessible 11:15 a.m. ~ Sunday
BRUSSELS UNITED CHURCH
Rev. Christine Johnson - Minister
Church Office 887-6259 Home 887-6540
Easter Sunday
11:00 a.m. Morning Worship
Nursery
*****
9:30 a.m. Ethel Morning Worship
*****
Friday, March 28 - 9:30 a.m. - Good Friday Service
Monday, March 31 - 8 p.m. - UCW Thankoffering Service
Thursday, April 3 - 7:15 p.m. - Meeting of Stewards
Rev. Chris will be away from March 31 to April 6. Beth Earl of Ethel will be
leading the services on Sunday, April 6.
HURON CHAPEL MISSIONARY
CHURCH
you're invited to worship with us this Week
Good Friday Service ~ 10 a.m.
Easter Sunday Morning Service ~ 10 a.m.
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
‘Thejingel said to the women,
"f)o not be afraid for I know
you are looking for Jesus,
who was crucified. Jle is not
here, he has risen, just asJle
Matthew 28:5 &6
BLYTH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
Rev. Adrian A. Van Geest
Hwy. 4, Blyth 523-9233
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