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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1998-01-21, Page 16HURON 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 4'lease join us for worship this Sunday Morning Worship Service - 10 a.m. Evening Worship Service - 7:30 p.m. `The ..Cord is my light and my salvation — whom shall I fear? The 1.9rd is the stronghold of my life — of whom shall I be afraid? psalm 27:1 BLYTH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH itt 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 January 25, 1998 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship Ethel Annual Meeting - 8 p.m. at the church 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Brussels Potluck Lunch (finger foods) followed by Annual Meeting Wednesday, Jan. 21 - 8p.m. - Official Board in Brussels Thursday, Jan. 22 - 7p.m - Ministry & Personnel Committee Thursday, Jan. 22 - 8:30 p.m. - Accessibility Committee PLEASE ATTEND THE ANNUAL MEETING - WE NEED YOUR INPUT! Sou 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 Rev. Nancy Beale JANUARY 25 - EPIPHANY 3 MORNING PRAYER Trinity, Blyth St. John's, Brussels 9:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m. Wheelchair accessible January 22 - Trinity 5 - 7 p.m. Spaghetti Supper for Haiti MELVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH BRUSSELS 11:00 a.m. - Morning Service - Sunday School 9:30 a.m. - Beigrave Service 7:30 p.m. - Tuesday Bible Study 2:00 p.m. - Wednesday Bible Study Wheelchair accessible Nursery care available We welcome you to come and worship with us. Rev. Cathrine Campbell - 887-9831 PAGE 16. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 1998. From the Minister's Study Puritanism serving God with mirth By Rev. Stephen G. Huntley Blyth United Church There is an ongoing debate within many churches today that centres around language. Today many hymns have been changed to reflect more "modern" terminology, as well as inclusive words added to reflect gender equality. Mirth is one word which might . fall into the first category. 'Mirth' is not a word that would drop naturally from our lips today. In fact there is every possibility that we have never, in our lives, used the term. The Oxford Dictionary defines 'mirth' as 'merriment'. Of course that too is a term rarely used today. Press the dictionary a little further and the meaning of 'mirth' starts to emerge. It refers to experiences for which we might use such words such as 'fun', 'hilarity', 'enjoyment', and 'festivity'. In the history of Christians servicepeople of all ages seem to 0 bituaries MARIE LUCIE COLOMBE PHELAN (FRENCH) Marie Lucie Coloinbe Phelan (French) of 5 Elizabeth St., Lon- desboro, passed away in Wingham, Jan. 11, 1998, at the age of 73. Born in Connaught, Ontario, on Dec. 9, 1924, Mrs. Phelan was the daughter of the late Pierre and Ade- line French. She and her beloved husband, Jerry Phelan, celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary in November. Mrs. Phelan was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church, Blyth. She was the loved mother of Joanne (Paul) O'Neil of Wingham, Andy Phelan of Goderich, Pat Phe- lan of Vanastra and Joe Phelan of Zurich and the loving grandmother of Angela, John, Katie, Megan, Alex and Bobby O'Neil and Serena Phelan. She will be missed by her broth- er-in-law, John Phelan, of Londes- boro and her sister, Rita French, of Elliott Lake. Mrs. Phelan is survived by numerous nieces, nephews and other family members. She was predeceased by her par- ents, brothers and sisters. After visitation at Beattie-Falcon- er Funeral Home, Tasker Chapel, Blyth, on Tuesday, a funeral mass was conducted at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Jan. 4, at 11 a.m. Father Dino Salvedor officiated. A spring interment will take place at St. Michael's Cemetery, Blyth. ERNEST ANTOINE BACK Ernest Antoine Back of RR3, Brussels, passed away at Wingham and District Hospital, Thursday, Jan. 15, 1998. He was 66. He is survived by his sisters, Alice Mauer-Back and Georgette Back and brother Jean-Pierre Back, all of Luxembourg. He was predeceased by his par- ents, Mathias and Marguerite Back of Luxembourg. Mr. Back was a former employee of Stanley Door systems and Royal Homes. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 218, Brussels. In accordance with Mr. Back's wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral service. Cremation has taken place. Anyone wishing to make a enjoy themselves despite the heaviness of the tasks they may be facing. To describe Christian service in terms such as fun...joy...festivity ...hilarity, would convey properly what our Puritan ancestors had in mind in using the word 'mirth'. We tend to think of our Puritan forefathers as a pretty solemn generation. Their cheeks would crack if they smiled. And we tend to congratulate ourselves on our emancipation from their staid and gloomy ways. Any in-depth study of Puritanism would reveal nothing of the sort of picture for which we tend to hold to those early pioneers. Instead the Puritan faith was one which tended to find meaning in words like mirth, and we are left wondering if beneath their quaint clothes and somber demeanor, they weren't getting quite a kick out of their faith, perhaps more than many modern Christians. We may be more relaxed in doctrine and memorial donation to a charity of their choice, is welcome to do so. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham. CHARLES KENNETH GREIG GILLIES Charles Kenneth Greig Gillies of RR1, Gorrie, formerly of Milton, passed away, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 1998. He was 61. Left to mourn his death are his beloved wife, Fredamae (Stull) Gillies, his daughter, Susan, and her husband, Allen Sleightholm. He is survived by brothers, Gra- ham, Allan and David; sisters, Jessie, Margaret and Betty; broth- ers-in-law, Andy, George, Lewis and Raymond and sister-in-law, Ivy. Mr. Gillies is survived by other brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his par- ents, Harry and Marion Gillies, one brother, James Gillies and a broth- er-in-law, John Stull. Brussels Mennonite Fellowship welcomed the Demaray family back on Sunday, Jan. 18. Rob shared part of his faith story and encouraged people to witness in their everyday life. Rob and Sharon Demaray, Tillie and Mervin Lichty provided special music during the service. - Lloyd Koch led the congregational singing while Kathy Procter served as pianist. The Clinton Public Hospital board heard good news as they closed out 1997 at the Dec. 22 met- ing. According to a site administra- tor's report, the cataract surgery program, implemented in Novem- ber, has been very successful. Ten procedures have been completed, appointments are fully booked and a waiting list is being established. The hospital received word that funding will be made available through the Diabetes Network in Huron Perth for an additional day per week for a nurse in the Diabetic Education Clinic. As CPH prepares to go on-line, they will make use of the knowl- edge of St. Anne's Catholic Sec- morals today, but would anyone call this a truly joyful generation? Too much of the time, in our religious contentions, you hear everything but the note of mirth. From the right come solemn warnings about irreligion, faithfulness and moral decadence, and wailing about the statistics of sin (often delivered with a charming smile). From the left come cries of anguish about the difficulty of belief today; and the bombardment of our consciences about the dreadful social evils, making us all feel terribly guilty. True things are being said by both sides, but neither gives the impression of proclaiming Good News — which is what the Gospel is. It may be that we all take ourselves and our times a little too seriously, while the Puritans — for all their piety — were light-hearted in their inmost convictions that the last word is with the Joy of the Lord. "Him serve with mirth." Rev. Brad Beale officiated at the service from Betts Visitation Cen- tre, Gorrie, Jan. 15. Spring interment will be at Gor- rie Cemetery. In remembrance, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. MARILYN CAROL GEORGE Marilyn Carol George of Lot 12, Conc. 14, Hullett Twp., RR1, Blyth, passed away in Wingham, Jan. 14, 1998. Born in Antigonish, NS, 51 years ago, she was the beloved wife of David George and the loving moth- er of John David and Allison William George, both at home. She will be missed by her sister, Cheryl Ann Jackson of Hamilton, two nieces and one nephew. Mark Pittock of the Salvation Army officiated at the service from ,_ Beattie-Falconer Funeral Home, Tasker Chapel, Blyth, Jan 17. Cremation has taken place. Inter- ment will be at Blyth Union Ceme- tery. Destiny Lichty played the violin for the offertory and her sister, Michelle accompanied her on the piano. Elwin Garland was the worship leader. The ladies will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 20 for their monthly fellowship meeting. The youth will hold their weekly Bible Study at Garland's on Wednesday evening. They are currently studying the Book of John. ondary School students to help them create a web page. It is part of a high school project for the youth. An education session was held for staff, after a meeting with union representatives, to provide information regarding the delivery of the new nutrition and food ser- vice project. Staffing levels will be adjusted through voluntary exit and early retirement programs. CPH supported Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, Goderich, in the proposal that an in-hospital dialysis unit be located in Goderich. The hospital has accumulated a surplus of $296,652, over eight months, $38,250 of which was added in November. Demarays share in service Good news for Clinton hospital