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From the Minister's Study,
Guidelines for harmony with neighbours
Brussels
Mennonite
Fellowship
By Rev. Cecil Wittich
Blyth United Church
Recently, I talked with someone,
who lives outside our community,
and who was quite perturbed by the
thoughtlessness of his neighbours
at his summer cottage.
It seems that his cottage has a
good view of the lake and his
neighbour’s cottage, which is in
proximity, blocks some of the
view.
But the disturbing factor is that
his neighbour places his garbage
cans where the view that remains is
partially obstructed.
Perhaps the cans are out of sight
Sweet music
of the owner, but I wonder if he has
ever considered the feelings of his
neighbour who must look at them
when he wants to enjoy the view
from his cottage.
A few years ago, I read of a child
who suddenly developed allergenic
symptoms. It was discovered that
his next door neighbour had
planted a new kind of grass to
which the child was allergic.
The report did not go on to say if
the neighbour was considerate
enough to change the grass for the
sake of the child, but it did say 35
needles were required to find
what the child was allergic to.
Both these illustrations serve to
raise the point of the need for
having greater consideration for
others. We know that our world is
becoming more crowded. Increased
pressure is being put upon us to
learn how to get along with one
another if we are going to have
peace and freedom, health and
safety in the world.
In a day of noise and pollution -
elements that cannot always be
confined to our own backyard or
kept within our line fences, do we
give thought to the effect these
things might have on others?
Most of us learned at one time
another one of the great
commandments of life is: “Love
your neighbour as you love
yourself.” (Matthew 22:37). We
also learned what has been called
the Golden Rule: “And as you wish
that men would do to you, do so to
them.” (Luke 6:31).
Here are guidelines for harmony
in society and between neighbours
- waiting to be applied.
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
Blyth United Church
Come Worship The Lord With Us
Sundays - 11:00 a.m.
Worship Service
Minister ~ Rev. Cecil Wittich
ALL ARE WELCOME
523-4224
BRUSSELS - ETHEL PASTORAL CHARGE
UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA
Rev. Christine Johnson - Minister
Church Office 887-6259 Home 887-6540
June 27, 1999
11:00 a.m. -Worship ~ Brussels United Church
(There will be now worship service in Ethel this week)
Sunday, June 27 - 2 p.m. - Dedication Service
- Brussels Cemetery
9:30 a.m. ~ Worship Service
10:45 a.m. - Sunday School
Teachers' Appreciation
Noon Barbecue &
Sunday School Picnic
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Pastor Ben Wiebe
887-6388
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Students from Brussels Public School choir, under the direction of Mary Douma took part in
a very special service at Huronlea on Sunday. An open air church service was held in
recognition of the International Year of the Older Person. This was done in partnership with
the Brussels Ministerial Association and funded through the provincial government. Among
those present for the service was Huron-Bruce MPP, and newly appointed Minister of
Citizenship, Culture, Recreation (Seniors and Women) Helen Johns. (Asniey Groppphoto)
THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA
you are wehcome this Sunday
JUNE 27-PENTECOST 5
MORNING PRAYER
Town & Country celebrates
Town and Country Support
Services held its annual meeting
June 15 in the Christian Reformed
Church in Clinton. Dessert and
coffee were served to start the
evening. This was followed by a
musical presentation by Eduard
Klassen, who performed many
renditions on his Paraguayan harp.
Ruth Linton, president of the
board of directors, gave a brief
summary of the agency’s
accomplishments over the years.
Town and Country Support
Services has grown steadily over
the past 22 years to answer the
needs of the residents of Huron
County. Services and programs are
available to people throughout the
entire geographic area of the
County.
Through the dedication of the
board, the 400 volunteers and the
200 home support workers
programs such as Dining Out,
Friendly Visiting, Frozen Meals,
Transportation, Home Help,
Homemaking and Personal Care
continue to expand.
Two home support workers,
Pauline Kennedy of Wingham and
Gertie Fritzley of Goderich, were
recognized for 15 years of service.
Board member Jack Goodall
concluded the evening by drawing
the share-the-wealth ticket winners.
Prizes went to Malinda Exel, $300;
Steven Dumin, $200; and Margaret
Osmond, $100.
The draw for a trip for two, was
won by Linda Walker of Bluevale.
Trinity, Blyth St. John's,
9:30 a.m. Brussels
Wheelchair accessible 11:15 a.m.
Rev. Nancy Beale - Rector - 887-9273
HURON CHAPEL EVANGELICAL
MISSIONARY CHURCH
Auburn - 526-7555
PASTOR DAVE WOOD - 523-9017
ASSOCIATE PASTOR - YOUTH - JEREMY SHUART 523-9788
Sunday 8:45 a.m.- Morning Worship Service
10:00 a.m.- Family Bible Hour
11 a.m.- Morning Worship Service
8 p.m.- Evening Service
Wednesday 7:30 p.m.- Prayer & Bible Study
Friday 7:30 p.m.- Youth
fain fat this Sunday
Morning Worship Service ~ 10 a.m.
Evening Worship Service ~ 7:30 p.m.
"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not
unto thine own understanding."
~ Proverbs 3:5
BLYTH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
Rev. Adrian A. Van Geest
Hwy. 4, Blyth 523-9233
Wheelchair accessible
MELVILLE
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
BRUSSELS
11:00 a.m. - Morning Service
- Sunday School
9:30 a.m. - Belgrave Service
Wheelchair accessible
Nursery care available
We welcome you to come and worship with us.
Rev. Cathrine Campbell - 887-9831
Cornerstone
Bible
Fellowship
Ethel
Communion - 9:45 - 10:30
Family Bible Hour and Sunday School
11:00 - 12:00
Prayer & Bible Study
Tuesday 8 p.m
John 14:6 - Jesus said, "I am the WAY, the TRUTH and the LIFE, no
one comes to the Father, but through Me."
Everyone Welcome
For more information call 887-6665