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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1997-07-16, Page 15PAGE 16. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY Wellesley man preaches Mennonite sermon Paul Albrecht from the Wellesley area spoke at Brussels Mennonite Fellowship on Sunday, July 13. The theme of the message was "Noah, God's Obedient Servant" and he used the scripture Genesis 6 and Matthew 24: 37-39, as a basis for his message. When God sent the flood, Noah found grace. He walked with God. The difficulties he encountered were severe. There were about 45,000 species of animals in the ark for over one year, and only eight people to look after them. The building project in itself, as well as gathering food for all those animals, was a tremendous task considering the lack of technology of the day. Obviously God was looking after Noah, his family and the animals. After the flood God promised four seasons. The rainbow is a sign or reminder of that promise. Albrecht said, "Jesus will come again. Our job is to warn people. Jesus is the door to heaven - the only door." There was only one door to the ark and those who were saved had to obey God and to choose to go through that door. "Jesus will not open the door and force himself into our hearts. We must choose to open the door and invite Him to enter." Paul Siemon was worship leader for the service. Suvany Larprom was pianist and Mervin Litchy led the singing. Andra Dettweiler played for the offertory. Several of the youth have returned from Winnipeg where they attended the Youth Conference and helped with various volunteer projects in that area. Doris Gascho from Kitchener will bring the message next Sunday. Cooking up a story Cookie (aka Thea Westra) tells children the story of Lazarus during Ethel Fellowship’s Vacation Bible School.__________________________________ Cornerstone 0 bituaries EUGENE GORE A well-known Blyth business­ man passed away July 9, 1997. Eugene Gore, of Drummond St., Blyth was born in Crikvenica, Yugoslavia on Sept. 21, 1928. He was one of five children bom to the late Alexis and Anna (Sirsov) Yegoroff. Gene came to Canada in 1948, settling first in Northern Ontario, before moving to Aurora and final­ ly Blyth. On June 23, 1956 he mar­ ried his beloved wife of 41 years the former Agnes Clark. He and "Nan" operated the Home Hard­ ware Store in Blyth for the past 24 years. Gene was the dear brother of Conn and his wife Sonjia and Alexandra and her husband Serge. Also left to mourn his passing are his brother-in-law John and his wife Doris and a sister-in-law Luba. A brother George and sister Helen, predeceased him. A memorial service was held for Gene on Saturday, July 12 at the Blyth United Church. Rev. Stephen Huntley officiated. Interment was at Blyth Union Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to the Beatlie-Falconer Funeral Home "Tasker Chapel". WINNIFRED JOHNSTON Winnifred Olive Johnston of Wingham, formerly of Blyth, passed away at Wingham and Dis­ trict Hospital, Tuesday, July 8, 1997. She was 78. Bom in Morris Twp. to the late Arthur Howard Edgar Sr. and Mabel Susan Ada Dowse, she attended Stone School SS#7 and Wingham High School. Mrs. Johnston was a member of the Women's' Institute, United Church Women, Huron Threshers, and formerly, Blyth United Church. She spent many years as a Sunday school teacher and CGIT leader. Over the years, she knitted and crocheted hundreds of sweaters, mittens and hats which she showed at fairs in Teeswater, Ripley, Blyth, Petrolia and Brigden. She was the dear wife of Charles Johnston, who predeceased her in 1986, loved mother of Marilyn and her husband, Don Craig of Blyth, and Nancy and her husband, Ed Daer of RR5, Wingham; loving grandmother of Deb and Fred Hakkers of Blyth, Doug and Joyce Craig of Atwood, David Craig of Blyth, Terry Daer of Barrie and Patricia Daer of London and great­ grandmother of Heidi and Jamie Craig. Mrs. Johnston is also survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Helen and Lewis Stonehouse of Belgrave, two brothers, Harvey and Audrey Edgar of RR4, Wingham and Maitland and Mary Edgar of Petrolia and sister-in-law, Irlma Edgar of Wingham. She was also predeceased by one brother, Arthur. Rev. John Roberts officiated at the funeral service, July 10, from McBumey Funeral Home, Wing­ ham. Pallbearers were grandsons David Craig, Doug Craig, Terry Daer and Fred Hakkers and nephews Don Edgar and Niel Edgar. Granddaughters Deb Hakkers, and Patricia Daer, niece Dianne Edgar and great-granddaughter Heidi Craig carried the floral trib­ utes. Friends and relatives from Toronto, Cambridge, Sarnia, Petro­ lia, Alymer, London, Ripley, Blyth, Kincardine, Gorrie, Teeswater, Bel­ grave, Goderich, New Hamburg,-- Clinton, Brigden, Listowel, Egmondville, Auburn, Brantford and Wingham attended the service. Interment was at Wingham Cemetery. Memorial donations to Wingham and District Hospital Building Fund would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Wingham Aux. hears speakers The Auxiliary to Wingham and District Hospital held its final meeting before the summer with two guest speakers. Rosemary LaRose, volunteer teen co-ordinator and an RPN at Wingham Hospital, spoke of her attendance, along with Esther Howson and two teens, at the Spring Conference in Kitchener. The conference entitled "Beyond the Challenge" included a tour of St. Marys General Hospital. New uniforms are being provided for the teen volunteers by the Auxiliary. They will consist of a white golf shirt with a crest. The second speaker, Pat Pietrek, director of Rehabilitation Services at the Wingham and District Hospital, spoke on a recent directive from the Ministry of Health. This directive stipulates that starting in April all volunteers are to record their volunteer hours worked in the different depart­ ments. The guest speakers were thanked by President Margaret MacLeod. The wish list was decided upon Continued on page 18 Blyth Community Church of God will be meeting with The Blyth United Church for the month of July. Please Join us there at 10 a.m. each Sunday for our Morning Worship. Phone 519-523-4590 MELVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH BRUSSELS Rev. Cathrlne Campbell In July * Joint Services with Brussels United Church For information call 887-9544 We welcome you to come and worship with us. THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA Jon are welcome this Sunday JULY 20 - PENTECOST 9 HOLY EUCHARIST Rev. Nancy Beale Trinity, Blyth St. John’s, 9:30 a.m. ~ Sunday Brussels Wheelchair Accessible 11:15 a.m. - Sunday HURON CHAPEL EVANGELICAL MISSIONARY CHURCH PASTOR JAMES H. CARNE AUBURN 526-7515 ASSOCIATE PASTOR - YOUTH - JEREMY SHUART 523-9788 Morning Worship Service Family Bible Hour Morning Worship Service Evening Service New Hope Support Group Prayer & Bible Study Youth Sunday 8:30 a.m. Monday 10:00 a.m. 11 a.m. 8 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Friday 7:30 p.m. Please join us for worship this Sunday Sunday Morning Service -10 a.m. Evening Service - 7:30 p.m. Rev. Adrian A. Van Geest will lead both services. JTis divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. 2 Veter 1:3 BLYTH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH A Rev. Adrian A. Van Geest Hwy. 4, Blyth 523-9233 Wheelchair accessible BRUSSELS - ETHEL PASTORAL CHARGE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA Rev. Christine Johnson - Minister Church Office 887-6259 Home 887-6540 Sunday, July 20 Joint Service with Melville Presbyterian Church ***** 11:00 a.m.Brussels United Church Morning WorshipwSacrament of Baptism ***** v 9:30 a.m.Ethel United Church Morning Worship During Homecoming Weekend, Saturday, August 2 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Light Lunch - UCW - $4 adults, $2 under 12 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Open House of Church - Historical Display 1-4 p.m. - Self-guided Garden Tour - Purchase Map and Pamphlet at church - $3/person YOU ARE WARMLY INVITED TO ATTEND.