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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2000-05-31, Page 12PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 31, 2000. Rejoicing, theme of Presbyterial’s spring rally Rejoicing in Service was the theme for the Spring Rally of the Maitland Presbyterial held in the Lucknow Presbyterian Church on Monday, May 15. The evening programme began with a lively sing-song led by Norma and Marian Raynard. Presbyterial President Shirley McCall and Rev. Peggy Kinsman welcomed all. Following open worship, several items of business were dealt with. Everyone was reminded of the Children’s Rally to be held June 7 at Camp Kintaii. Each group has been assigned responsibilities. Three delegates reported on the Gently Members of the Golden Oldies entertained at St. John’s Anglican Church, Brussels on Sunday afternoon. Magician Percy Way had nothing up his sleeve, perhaps but undercover no one knew. The groups began about 10 years ago as a Tuesday get-together and after someone heard them entertaining suggested they share their talents with others. This was their second trip to Brussels, having performed at the church last year. (Vicky Bremner photo) synodical held in Chatham April 25- 26. Lindsey Raymond shared special music by playing her flute. Two hon­ orary memberships were presented to Muriel Neilson and Margaret Underwood by the Gorrie WMS. Agnes Bregman introduced the guest speaker Dr. Clarence McMullen. Born in India, Dr. McMullen was educated in India and Canada. He is married to Catherine a Canadian nurse and they have a grown family. For the past 30 years he has served as director of the Christian Institute of Religious Studies in Punjab India. The College has over 1,200 students mostly Sikhs and Hindus with about 12 per cent Christian. Dr. McMullen has taught sociolo­ gy and helped with the college administration. Like other mission­ aries, he has served in a partnership capacity representing the Presbyterian Church in Canada. His work includes research in the reli­ gious situation in the Punjab, pro­ moting inter-faith dialogue and chal­ lenging Christians to understand their faith better in order to share it more fully with others. He has authored several books and articles on the religions found in India. Currently he is working on a programme which relates the gospel to the struggles and aspirations of the Christians from the Dalit back­ ground. The term dalit refers to peo­ ple who were systematically exploit­ ed, deprived, oppressed and dehu­ manized under the caste system and still face severe discrimination. Dr. McMullen spoke about the his­ tory of the Christian missionary efforts in India, pointing out that early missionary work was largely unsuccessful because it was directed to the upper classes, those who were well-off. Later work was directed towards the very lowest people of Indian society, those isolated and culturally shunned. These efforts were much more successful as the lowest members of society came to know God’s love for them through the provision of health care, housing 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 BRUSSELS - ETHEL PASTORAL CHARGE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA Joan Golden - Supply Minister Church Office 887-6259 E-mail - bepc@wcl.on.ca June 4 Ethel United Church 9:30 a.m. Brussels United Church 11:00 a.m. All are welcome to come and worship with us and education. Dr. McMullen reminded all that Christian service is the work they offer through health care, education and friendship. He was thanked for his insightful reflections at the meeting’s closing. Brussels Mennonite Fellowship 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Christian Education Everyone Welcome Pastor Ben Wiebe 887-6388 "...but I have called you friends." John 15:15 PEOPLE AROUND AUBURN By Kay Lapp Call 526-7264 HURON CHAPEL EVANGELICAL MISSIONARY CHURCH Ethel Ball welcomed all Walkerbum Club members to her lovely home at l :30 p.m. on May 24. Everyone came with a box or basket laden with plants, bulbs," etc. and other specialties. Ethel opened the meeting with readings including a very interesting one in May Day, the maypole and of the numerous tricks played. She also told of interesting med­ ical wonders of years ago. Vera Penfound told of the thanks from Stratford. The Club’s quilt sold for $210. The 134 articles will go to Casa Loma, Toronto in the fall for display there. The club picnic will be on July 23 at Blyth Lions Club at 12:30 p.m. Lunch, lawn chairs and dishes are to be brought. Invitations will be mailed to friends and former mem­ bers. Roil call was answered by a favourite flower. Bernice Norman was the lucky winner of the prize, donated by Pat Hunking. Jackie McKee spoke of visiting and playing cards one afternoon at Clinton Nursing Home. The dining room table was laden with plants. Audrey Boonstoppel was an excellent auctioneer and everyone was in a good buying mood. The profit was $54.50. It was decided to send $50 to the Children’s Aid Society. Auburn - 526-7555 PASTOR DAVE WOOD - 523-9017 Sunday 8:45 a.m.• Morning Worship Service 10:00 a.m.• Family Bible Hour 11 a.m.■ Morning Worship Service 7:30 p.m.• Evening Service Wednesday 7:30 p.m.• Family Night Friday 7:30 p.m.- Youth MELVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH BRUSSELS 11:00 a.m. - Morning Service - Sunday School - Belgrave Service Wheelchair accessible Nursery care available We welcome you to come and worship with us. Rev. Cathrine Campbell - 887-9831 9:30 a.m. THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA 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. IJett cute welcome tfiib Sunday JUNE 4 - SUNDAY AFTER ASCENSION HOLY EUCHARIST Trinity, Blyth St.John's, 9:30 a.m. Brussels Wheelchair accessible 11:15 a.m. Rev. Nancy Beale - Rector - 887-9273 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 Morning Worship Service - 10 a.m. Evening Worship Service ~ 7:30 p.m. uYou are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honour and power for you have created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being. ” Revelations 4:11 BLYTH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Rev. Adrian A. Van Geest Hwy. 4, Blyth 523-9233 Wheelchair accessible Minister ~ Rev. Ernest Dow ALL ARE WELCOME 523-4224 Blyth United Church Come Worship The Lord With Us Sundays - 11:00 a.m. Worship Service & Sunday School June 4 - Sunday School Awards & Church Service 11:00 a.m. at Camp Menesetung Al i i.uu u.111. ui vump fvieutwiiuiiy June 11 - Guests - Joyful Praise Team at 11 a.m. Way Service * Blyth Public School at 7 p.m.