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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1997-11-26, Page 16PAGE 16. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26,1997. BMF youths host New Hamburg guests Brussels Mennonite Fellowship Youth Group hosted several youth and their adult sponsors from Steinman Mennonite Church near New Hamburg, the weekend of Nov. 21 - 23. Activities for the weekend were held at the church and the guests were billeted with families from the Brussels youth group. Over 40 youths participated. On Sunday morning, Elwin Garland was worship leader for the regular church service. Darlene and Anne Hemingway were pianists and Thelma Steinman led the singing. Some of the youth played musical instruments, as special music. At another point during the service all of the youth sang. Pastor Ben Wiebe gave the message on the topic of prayer. He chose two passages from John as the scripture reading, John 15: 5-11 and John 16: 20 -24. "Jesus prayed for God's people; therefore he prayed for us also," he said. In the Gospel of John, chapters 12-16, prayer and the encourage­ ment to pray is woven throughout the teachings, he said. "The scriptures bring questions to us as we read them, but the Lord also searches us as we come to scripture. Have we come to Christ to discern and know Him? Have we made ourselves available to Him? If we are to participate in His work, we must ask in His name, for He says, "Apart from me, you can do nothing." The Lord waits for us to be open to Him." Prayer is a test of faith, Pastor Wiebe said. Sometimes we can't read (understand) the answer for not all prayers are answered in the way we want or expect. However we are assured that God's grace is there - and that it is sufficient." Pastor Wiebe went on to say that not to ask is not to receive, and not to receive is not to bear fruit. Thus,, prayer is important in bearing fruit. To pray for another is to participate in the spiritual power of God. There is an element of mystery, but there also is a recognition that God can work in people's lives. Even in the face of death, sorrow can be turned to joy. Ann Weber Becker, who is the prayer co-ordinator for the Conference, attended the service and led in a prayer litany. Next Sunday, the service will be one of music ministry by Warren and Sharon Parker from Pickering. 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 30 - ADVENT 1 HOLY EUCHARIST Rev. Nancy Beale DELORES PEARL LEE Delores Pearl Lee of Clinton died in Clinton on Friday, Nov. 21, 1997. Bom in Clinton on Sept. 6, 1920, she was the daughter of the late James and Mildred (Hare) Brown. She was married to the late Charles Lee. Mrs. Lee was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church (adherent). She was the dear mother of Marie Lee of Ottawa, Ken and Bette Lee of Blyth, Rita and Colin Hurst of Hammond, Sandra and Roger Boulet of Aylmer, Quebec, Robert Lee and Dorothy Mero of RR 2, Goderich and Nolan and Philip Bradley of Inverhuron. She is also survived by one sister, Stella Johnston of Blyth. Seventeen grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren are also left to mourn her passing. Mrs. Lee was predeceased by one sister, Bea Wilson. The funeral service was held on Monday, Nov. 24, at the Beattie- Falconer Funeral Home in Clinton with Rev. Livingstone Huff of First Baptist Church in Goderich officiating. The flower bearers were Karin Lee, Susan McVittie and Shelly Mueller. The pallbearers were Cam MacDonald, Tom Bradley, Darrel Eckert, Philip Hubbard, Richard Boulet and Jim Fair. Interment was in Clinton Cemetery. MARGARET SWEENEY Mrs. Sam Sweeney, the former Margaret S. Smith, of Huronlea, Brussels, passed away at her resi­ dence on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 1997, in her 87th year.’ She was bom in Grey Twp., on June 19, 1911. She was the daugh­ ter of the late Oliphant Smith and the former Mary Ireland. She is survived by her husband Sam, one brother James W. Smith, both of Huronlea, Brussels and sev­ eral nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by four sis­ ters, Marion, Jean, Elizabeth and Margery, three brothers, Hugh, Charles and William. Visitation was at the Peebles Funeral Home, Atwood on Thurs­ day from 2-4 and 7-9 p.. where ser­ vice and committal were held on Friday at 2 p.m. Interment was in Brussels Ceme­ tery. ELSIE AFFLECK Elsie Affleck of the Fordwich Village NurSing Home passed away, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 1997. She was 83. Elsie is survived by her sister Ruby Payson of Niagara Falls, four nieces and two nephews. Elsie, who was a happy and sociable person, came to live al the Fordwich Village Nursing Home on Nov. 28, 1975. She enjoyed singing and interacting with her friends at the nursing home. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Friday, Nov. 21, from the Betts Visitation Centre, Gorrie. Rev. Brad Beale from Fordwich and Gorrie Anglican Churches, officiated. Burial of the cremated remains will take place at the Parkview Cemetery, Kitchener. Trinity, Blyth 9:30 a.m. Wheelchair accessible MELVILLE Belgrave church welcomes new members Continued from page 13 Peace", concluded the morning worship. Cindy McKee and Karen Hallahan were welcomed into the congregation as they transferred their memberships from Lucknow and Blyth United Churches respectively. Just a reminder that Thursday, Nov. 27 is the UCW meeting at Knox United Church at 8 p.m. People attending are asked to bring a stocking stuffer for the Christmas Bureau. Most needed are toothpaste, shampoo, socks and underwear for children, two to seven years of age. On Friday, Nov. 28, Songs of Our Faith is being held at Knox United Church at 7:30 p.m. It will feature Rev. Hobden, the gospel quartet, "Men of Note", Silence, Store opens Continued from page 2 shop offer something for all ages and budgets, but an experienced toy consultant will be on hand to help make the appropriate choices. The store located at 120 Main Street West will hold a grand open­ ing Nov. 29, with hot apple cider for all visitors. Hours will be Mon­ day through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., until Dec. 24. A play area for children will allow parents to do their Christmas shopping without inquisitive eyes watching. Sonshine Singers, Calvin-Brick Instrumental Group, Lila Procter and Sons and the McIntosh Family - John, Janet and Chris. All proceeds will go to the church. Tickets are available from any sessions member or by calling the church office at 357-4561 or at the door. Everyone is welcome. Lunch will follow the concert. Sunday, Nov. 30 is the White Gift service at both churches, with lunch to follow at Knox Unitedr Come warm your heart with lunch following the service. * This replaces the third Sunday of the month lunch. Bring sandwiches and dessert as usual. The Sunday School will be providing soup. HURON SUPERIOR MEMORIALS ESTABLISHED OVER 70 YEARS Serving Blyth and ail of Huron County MICHAEL FALCONER Beattie-Falconer Funeral Homes & Tasker Chapel 153 HIGH STREET, CLINTON Bus.: 482-9441 Res.: 482-3664 Evening appointments available St. John's, Brussels 11:15 a.m. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH BRUSSELS 11:00 a.m. - Morning Service - Sunday School 9:30 a.m. • Belgrave Service 7:30 p.m. - Evening Bible Study 2:00 p.m. - Wednesday afternoon Bible Study Wheelchair accessible We welcome you to come and worship with us. Rev. Cathrlne Campbell - 887-9831 HURON CHAPEL EVANGELICAL MISSIONARY CHURCH PASTOR JAMES H. CARNE AUBURN 526-7515 ASSOCIATE PASTOR - YOUTH - JEREMY SHUART 523-9788 Sunday Monday Wednesday Friday 8:30 a.m. - Morning Worship Service 10:00 a.m. - Family Bible Hour 11 a.m. - Morning Worship Service 8 p.m. - Evening Service 7:30 p.m. - New Hope Support Group 7:30 p.m. - Prayer & Bible Study 7:30 p.m. - Youth Jesus 3s <hr Kcason Jor <hr Orason You are welcome at Brussels Mennonite Fellowship Sunday, November 30 First Sunday of Advent 9:30 a.m. Music Ministry by Warren & Shannon Parker Pastor Ben Wiebe 887-6388 BRUSSELS - ETHEL PASTORAL CHARGE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA Rev. Christine Johnson - Minister Church Office 887-6259 Home 887-6540 Sunday, November 30, 1997 First Sunday tn Advent Hwy. 4, Blyth 523-9233 Wheelchair accessible Please join us for worship this Sunday Sunday Morning Service -10 a.m. Evening Service - 7:30 p.m. jflnd this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern, what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes throughJesus Christ. (Philippians J :9, 10, 11 BLYTH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Rev. Adrian A. Van Geest 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Ethel Next week: Confirmation Service with Communion ••••• Morning Worship Brussels Communion Monday, Dec. 1 - 7 p.m. - Session Tuesday, Dec. 2-1:30 p.m. - UCW Afternoon Unit at Maple Villa, Brussels Tuesday, Dec. 2 - 4 p.m. - Confirmation Class in Ethel Wednesday, Dec. 3 - 6:30 p.m. - UCW Evening Unit - Christmas Potluck Dinner Thursday, Dec. 4 - 7 p.m. - Stewards COME AND CELEBRATE THE COMING OF THE CHRIST!