HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1997-04-30, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30,1997
Noble Grand presides at Lodge
Brussels Mennonite
Fellowship
(519) 887-6388
Worship Service 9:30 a m.
Jesus is Lord
Guests Welcome
Morning Star Lodge held its
meeting on Tuesday, April 20 with
Noble Grand Laura Barbour
presiding.
The secretary's and treasurer’s
reports were given.
The Lodge received a number of
invitations. Teeswater Lodge is on
Friday, May 2. Perth Star Lodge,
Listowel is Past Grand Club is
having a luncheon on Monday,
H. Elliott hosts WMS
Melville WMS met on April 21
at the home of Helen Elliott.
Thelma Cardiff read a short poem
on spring and the changes it brings
at winter's end.
The hymn, We Plow The Fields
and Scatter the Good Seed on the
Land was sung. This was followed
by a poem, "The Angel Spring".
There was a reading, "The Real
Story" which told about George
Bennard who composed the words
for the hymn, The Old Rugged
Cross. He had the melody and
theme for some time before finding
the right words which he sang
along with his guitar.
For devotions, there was a short
summary of teachers who came to
tell of Christ's coming and what He
expects of us. The 10 command
ments and the sermon on the mount
were mentioned.
Mary Huether read the scripture
Matthew 5, verses 1-11. Isobel
Gibson led in prayer.
The hymn, While the Earth
Remainelh, Seed Time and Harvest,
Shall Not Cease, was read in
unison.
Helen Elliott presided for the
business. After the reports had been
given, Helen then showed the
members a very interesting video,
"Faith Amid Change" and "The
Church in China and Hong Kong".
Members have been studying China
this year and this excellent video
gave an insight into the religion
June 2. Clinton Lodge is having its
125th birthday to be held in
Auburn Community Hall on June
7.
There was a letter from Scott
Mission, London. A letter was read
from District Secretary Sister Edna
Pearson informing members that
Sister Bernice Ford of Exeter
would be the District Deputy
president for 1997-98 term.
meeting. Lunch was served by
Helen and Isobel Gibson and a
social time was enjoyed.
and other factors concerning the
country and its inhabitants.
A hymn was read, closing the
got
Up and over
Cubs and Scouts from Brussels, Kincardine, Ripley and
Lucknow took part in the Brussels club's third annual
obstacle course challenge for BMX bikes, April 26. The
Saugeen West District Cubs event, run at Maitland Valley
Conservation area, Brussels, drew seven teams and 40
participants.
Cards of thanks were read from
Lillian Moses and Mary Elliott who
had been ill.
The bus will be taking any
members who wish to go to the
Rebekah convention in London in
May. Contact Rene Richmond 887-
9340.
Brother Roy Elliott thanked
everyone for attending the church
service in Clinton.
Lunch was served at the close of
the meeting.
The last card party was held on
Monday night, April 21. Winners
were: high lady, Vera McDonald;
high gent, Alvin McDonald; low
lady, Elva Brown; low gent, Bill
Young; lone hands, Georgina
Garland; most zeros, Bill
Kellington; lucky cup, Jeanne
Ireland.
The lodge members are grateful
to those who attended the parties
over the winter months.
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Judging will occur in early July.
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