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The Citizen, 1997-05-07, Page 27THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 7,1997 PAGE 27. From the Minister’s Study Let’s hear it for the volunteers By Rev. Stephen Huntley Blyth United Church Let's hear it for volunteers! April 14-20 was National Volunteer Week, an opportunity to thank all who work on behalf of others. Statistics Canada says that 75 per cent of the population never volunteers, so we have even more reason to thank the 25 per cent who do. Lately, more attention is being paid to volunteers. The word volunteer conjures up strong feelings. Many people feel fulfilled and happy for having been a volunteer. For others the word volunteer conjures up negative feelings, feelings of bitterness, perhaps for having felt used or put upon. (A lot of our experiences have to do, I believe, with how we see ourselves in relation to others). Also, today, the volunteer has become a crucial ingredient in the machinery of our society, a political tool. In a recent article in The Toronto Star (March 24), columnist Frank Jones, writes about a new phenomenon, "the paid volunteer". What many theorists today are beginning to contemplate may, according to Jones, be just around the corner, and for good reason. bituaries LUKE JORDON ANDERSON Luke Jordon Anderson passed away suddenly as the result of an accident on Saturday, April 26, 1997. He was in his 10th year. Luke was the cherished son of Ken and Diane (McDougall) Anderson of RR 1, Londesboro and beloved younger brother of Kyle, Adam and Cody, all at home. He will be lovingly and fondly remembered by his grandparents, Thelma and Ken Johnston of Blyth and Marjorie and Eric Anderson of RR 1, Londesboro. Luke will also be sadly missed by several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was the special friend of Brett Bean, Jessica Wheeler and Shawn Drost. He was predeceased by his grandfather, Gordon McDougall. Luke was bom Nov. 2, 1987 and was a Grade 4 student at Hullett Central School. He played hockey for the Blyth Novice team. He truly will be sadly missed by all. Family received friends at the Whitney-Ribey Funeral Home, Seaforth on Monday. A private funeral service was held at the funeral home on Tuesday, April 29 with Jane Kuepfer, Cavan United Church, Winthrop, officiating. Classmate and dear friend of Luke’s, Brett Bean of RR 1, Auburn gave the eulogy, a very special tribute of their happy times together. Luke's cousin, Lyle Kemighan, played What a Friend We Have in Jesus and Amazing Grace on the flute, accompanied by organist, his mother, Marion Kemighan of RR 4, Komoka. Flower bearers were Jenna Arts, Mary Jane Horbanuik, Jessica Wheeler, Shawn Drost and Brett Bean. Pallbearers were his uncles, Jim Anderson, Wayne McDougall, Bill McDougall and Kevin McDougall. Interment was at Maitlandbank Cemetery, Seaforth. Memorial donations to the Children's Hospital of Western With unemployment stagnating at consistently high levels and civil service being reduced, the volunteer will need to fill the gap, and in the same breath receive some form of enumeration. The unthinkable may soon be reality, the paid volunteer! The church and most community service groups have for years relied upon the work of people who give of their time and talents for free. In this new social climate, how will the community and the Christian Church adapt? How do we at present understand the role of the volunteer? Also, and perhaps what is more important, what can the church contribute to this discussion? As a member of the larger Christian community, I believe the church has something to offer a world it stands in service to. At the risk of splitting hairs, (grant me this grace for a few moments) the word volunteer, is not a part of the church's vocabulary and for a good reason. In the church we speak not of the volunteer, but rather of vocation. Language is not an infallible guide, but we do a disservice and potential harm to ourselves when we choose to ignore it. Ontario, London, would be appreciated by the family as expressions of sympathy. JOHN GORDON HALL John Gordon Hall of Brussels passed away suddenly, Tuesday, April 29, 1997, after a short illness. He was 57. Mr. Hall operated Hall's Barber­ shop and Pool Room from 1963 to 1975 on Tumberry Street in Brus­ sels. Mr. Hall was the beloved hus­ band of Jane Rann, loving father of David and Penny Hall of Camp Borden, Debbie and Terry Baillie of Milverton, Dianne and Brendan Kennaley of Oshawa and Daniel Hall at home and loved grandfather of Laura, Chrissy and Nicole Bail- lie and Samuel Kennaley. He was the dear brother of Norma Orvis of Sudbury, Irene Casemore of Petrolia, Jean Scott of Milverton, Robert Hall of Watford and the late William Hall and Mar­ jorie Rainey. Rev. Christine Johnston officiat­ ed at the service, May 2, from Betts Funeral Home, Brussels. Interment was at Brussels Ceme­ tery. Pallbearers were Bill Hall, Brian Hall, Jim Casemore, Gerald Ding­ man, Brian Scott and Merton Kuep- ber. Doug Hall was an honorary pallbearer. In remembrance, donations to the Brussels United Church or the Community Nursing Services, Wingham, would be appreciated by the family. DAVID CLIFTON WALSH David Clifton Walsh died at his residence in Kitchener, Monday, April 28, 1997, at the age of 48. David is survived by Anne McMartin, whom he married in London, Ontario in 1970; his daughter, Kelly Anne of Kitchener, his parents, Clifton and Margaret Walsh of RR4, Brussels; his sisters, Mary Ellen Walsh of Bayfield and Mami Walsh, her husband, Steve Baker and their children, Coulter and Jesse of Whitby and his broth­ ers, Michael Walsh of Edmonton and Andrew and Carol Walsh of Mississauga. Mr. Walsh, a teacher for the In the church, the person who gives of their time and talents understands that what they are about is vocation, a unique undertaking given to an individual by God. Vocation by its very nature is not a part-time or short time of service, but is for life. The Christian working within the church does so in order to fulfill a calling. A calling implies that the individual has carefully and prayerfully decided how their unique God-given gifts and talents can be used to serve God and others. In doing so they receive satisfaction and fulfillment for doing the things most suited to those gifts and talents. I have often heard it said, both inside and outside the church, the expression, "/ am only a volunteer," when discussing a particular task and a person's role in that task. The implication is that since I am not being paid, less need be expected. Take a minute if you would please and consider how you would respond to the following. If I say I will do such and such and give my word, do I undertake a particular task differently because I am not being paid? Or do I honour my commitment, my word, because that is what I am about in this Waterloo County board of Educa­ tion, taught for many years at Waterloo Oxford Secondary School. A private family service was held at McBumey Funeral Home,Wing­ ham, Thursday, May 1. Rev. Mary- Jane Hobden officiated. Cremation followed. Memorial donations to The Canadian Diabetes Society or the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. HECTOR BROWNE Hector Browne of Fordwich passed away, Thursday, May 1, 1997, at Wingham and District Hospital. He was 91. He was the beloved husband of the late Rona Browne and loved brother-in-law of Grace Browne. He will be missed by several nieces and nephews. The funeral service was held at Trinity Anglican Church, Ford­ wich, Sunday, May 4. Rev. Brad Beale officiated. Interment was at Wroxeter Cemetery, Wroxeter. Pallbearers were Peter, Ted, Ian and Tom Browne, Duncan Ball and Stewart Patterson. In remembrance, donations to Trinity Anglican Church, Ford­ wich, would be appreciated by the family. world? Also, how do I understand the commitment I make to someone, to the church, or to an organization? For Christians, acts of service arc the first acts of service to God. Christian vocation is therefore a lifetime calling. We serve a great Benefactor and One who affords us the finest enumeration possible, "Well done, good and faithful servant!" THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA you are welcome this Sunday MAY 11 - ASCENSION HOLY EUCHARIST Rev. Nancy Beale Trinity, Blyth St. John's, 9:30 a.m. ~ Sunday Brussels Wheelchair Accessible 11:15 a.m. ~ Sunday you are iVeCcome 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 HURON CHAPEL MISSIONARY CHURCH PASTOR JAMES H. CARNE AUBURN 526-7515 YOUTH PASTOR - JEREMY SHUART 523-9788 Sunday Monday Wednesday Friday 10 a.m. - Family Bible Hour 11 a.m. - Morning Service 8 p.m. - Evening Service 7:30 p.m. - Addictions Support Group 7:30 p.m. - Prayer & Bible Study 7:30 p.m. - Youth MELVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH BRUSSELS 11:00 a.m. - Morning Service - Sunday School 9:30 a.m. - Belgrave Service Wheelchair Accessible We welcome you to come and worship with us. Rev. Cathrlne Campbell 887-9831 you're invited to worship with us this Sunday, May 11 Sunday Morning Service -10 a.m Evening Worship Service - 7:30 p.m. Rev. Van Geest will lead both services. ‘As a mother comforts her child so will I confort you.' Isaiah 66:13A BLYTH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Willi Osteoporosis a fractured hip could be a life sentence. Oslcoparosis : Society ’ of Canada Call 1-8(10-I(i3-(j812 lor more information. WHERE DO YOU TURN WHEN YOUR DOG OR CAT IS LOST? YOUR NEWSPAPER: The link to your community A Rev. Adrian A. Van Geest Hwy. 4, Blyth 523-9233 Wheelchair acceeelble BRUSSELS UNITED CHURCH Rev. Christine Johnson - Minister Church Office 887-6259 Home 887-6540 7th Sunday of Easter 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Nursery 9:30 a.m. Ethel Morning Worship Special Service of Dedication of new organ, new hymn books Voices United, new altar cloths and recent renovations to the sanctuary ***** Wed., May 7-6:30 p.m. - UCW Potluck Dinner - Marguerite Thomas, guest speaker Sunday, May 18 - Communion - Congregational Meeting to follow at Brussels ALL ARE WELCOME