HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2003-04-23, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 2003.
FROM BRUSSELS
Busy
week at
Melville
Easter week was a busy time for
the congregation of Melville
Presbyterian Church. The Good
Friday service was well attended,
and performance of the choir was
exceptional. Meditation was What’s
so Good about this Friday? with
passages read from the Gospels of
Luke, John and Matthew. The choir
sang The Old Rugged Cross and
Margaret Mclnroy contributed the
solo I Believe in a Hill called Mount
Calvary.
Early Easter Sunday morning the
congregation met at the home of Jim
and Dona Knight. Here there were
readings and scriptures led by
Colleen Aitchison, Rachel Speers,
Janna Dodds and Rev. Cathrine
Campbell. Julia Mitchell
accompanied at the keyboard while
hymns were sung and the service
concluded with Amazing Grace
played by Mariann Bone on the
pipes. Everyone then went to the
church basement to enjoy an Easter
breakfast.
For the regular Sunday morning
service, greeters were Anne Exel and
Mike and Lori Vader with their
children. Upon entering the church,
the first thing which caught the eye
was the large display of beautiful
tulip bouquets
sanctuary by
representing
remembered.
The children’:
travelling music
placed in the
families, each
loved ones
> story was of
and Easter eggs.
Travelling music such as hymns that
help us on our way to heaven, and
the egg resembling a tomb that we
can compare to the resurrection and
new life coming from the tomb of
Jesus just as new life comes from an
egg-
This was followed by prayers and
Margaret Mclnroy’s solo repeated
for the Sunday crowd. Scripture
readings were Isaiah 25. 6-9, Acts
10: 34-43, and John 20: 1-18, with
assistance from reader Gerald
Gibson.
The sermon. He knows my name,
was of Mary Magdalene’s early
morning meeting with Jesus beside
the tomb after he was resurrected.
She took him for the gardener until
he called her by name, then she was
filled with joy.
The offering was taken up by
Maurice Douma, Bill Aitchison,
Frank Schimanski, and Bill King,
and during this time another anthem
was sung by the choir.
Springtime supper tickets are still
available.
There will be Bible study at Helen
Elliott’s home at 2 p.m. on Thursday.
The church is still looking for any
cookbooks published by Melville in
the past to be used for research by
the 150th anniversary committee.
One lucky boy
A smiling Seth McCauley, son of Steven and Melissa shows no signs of his ordeal from
Saturday. The toddler managed to pull open a second-storey window at the family’s home and
plummeted to the ground. His parents, who endured a difficult wait while Seth was examined
at a London hospital give thanks “from the bottom of our hearts” for the support and kindness
people have shown. (Bonnie Gropp photo)
The time for celebration has
arrived and with it the family
gatherings, that show our love for
one another have taken place.
Grown-up kids, parents and far-off
visitors were seen in the village as
the Easter weekend progressed.
11 attend Guild meeting
The April meeting of the Melville
Guild was held in the church parlour
on Tuesday, April 15 with 11
members present.
Isabel Gibson and Leona
Armstrong were in charge of the
devotions. Mrs. Gibson gave a
reading Let Easter Always Be and
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
was sung.
The scripture John 20: 1-18 was
read and the meditation was read by
Mrs. Armstrong. It was the story of
the crucifixion taken from the Glad
Tidings.
Mrs. Armstrong led in prayer and
Mrs. Gibson read a story. Has it
Ever Happened to You? Mrs.
Armstrong read a story from the
Presbyterian Record and Mrs.
Gibson read the Missions
Connections story which was on
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Churches celebrated this most
wondrous day with increased
attendance. Flowers and butterflies
and of course coloured eggs were
lovingly displayed in the special
decorations in our church. Glorious
music was shared, showing the
talents in our community once more
signifying the importance of this
season in the Christian year.
As the weather improves we seem
to get more active, so check out the
area walkathons and community
betterment projects and offer your
time. Get your pledge sheets for the
Hike for Hospice that takes place on
May 4 in Wingham, and physically
or financially support Palliative
Care. You and yours may need it.
Nepal.
Beneath the Cross of Jesus was
sung and Mrs. Armstrong closed the
meeting with the benediction.
The minutes of the March meeting
were read and approved. The
treasurer’s report was read by
Jeanne Kirkby. Marg Work moved
the adoption of this report, seconded
by Cathrine Campbell.
The Presbyterial meeting to be
held in Wingham on April 22 and 23
was discussed. Janna Dodds now
has the materials for Mission
Sunday, May 4 and will be preparing
~ NOTICE ~
HYDRANT FLUSHING
will take place during
the daytime in
Brussels on
April 29, 30
and May 1, 2003
Thank you
American Water
Services
Phone:
(519) 527-1004
It really is a most wonderful time
of the year. The flowers are budding,
the grass is greening, the folks on the
bikes are out, all reminding us that
spring is here. As I went to remove
the pine bow of Christmas from the
front porch I was greeted by a perky
little purple finch who let me know
very clearly that I was in private
space. An egg in the nest right by the
front light helped decide that the
eggs of Easter would be hung on the
pine and the lights of Christmas
were now lights for peace. All God’s
creatures have their special sprit in
the world.
Have a happy Easter season and I
hope the bunny found your home.
Bye now, Betty G.W.
the service.
The 150th anniversary was
discussed and it was decided to
make a cookbook as a keepsake.
The Springtime Supper for
Sunday, April 27 was discussed.
The roll call was answered with
everyone telling their plans for
Easter Sunday.
Mary Huether has offered to be in
charge of the May meeting.
> Sunday, April 27 $
Melville Presbyterian
Church <^>
Spring Time Supper
Come and join us for ham and
scalloped
potatoes with
all the
trimmings!
Dinner starts at 4:00 pm
and will be served until 7:00 pm
Supper tickets are $10. adult
<^> and $5 for children,
five and under free.
Take out is available;
please call 887-9831 to order
your take out dinner today.
Delivery is available in Brussels.
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By Jo-Ann McDonald
The Cadets held their meeting on
Tuesday evening at the Brussels
Legion. They are preparing for their
annual year-end inspection which
will be the end of May.
The public is welcome to attend to
witness the precision drills and
presentation of awards and
medals.
There were 10 out to Thursday
night darts. The first-place team was
Linda Shaw and Bruce Clarke. The
second place team was John
Harrison and Katie Harrison.
The high shot of the night
was Katie Harrison with 137
points.
Comrades will be receiving a
newsletter this week. Put on your
thinking cap for an auction item to
donate.
The auditorium floor is going to
be refinished beginning next week
so we can look forward to a bright
new look upstairs.
COMING EVENTS
at the
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SATURDAY, APR. 26
Euchre Tournament downstairs at
1:00 pm. Cash prizes. Lunch.
Bring your own partner.
Admission $5.00 per person.
No Smoking Event.
SUNDAY, APR. 27
Singles dance from 7:00 to 11:00 pm
Admission $8.00 per person.
Lunch.
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