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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2000-06-14, Page 15THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 2000. PAGE 15. Church of God buys former restaurant WMS talks of faith Melville move on the part of a few families,” says Marion. Rev. Glen Beach helped with the construction and was there for the first service in January. “The building worked well in the beginning,” said Marion. Over the years the church saw a number of ministers come and go, including a stretch of five years that almost brought things to an end in 1985. “There was only one family left, us, and we were not able to operate legally,” says Marion. A board was established and a lay minister, Emil Sonenberg from Kitchener-Waterloo and Pastor Art and his wife Evelyn Krueger of Owen Sound agreed to take on min­ isterial duties. They stayed for almost a year. From then the congregation con­ tinued to thrive with about 20 fami­ lies involved in the church and a reg­ ular Sunday attendance of 45. The quaint church with its limited park­ ing and space was becoming less practical, however. The congregation began contem­ plating an addition to the existing church. However, this would not help the parking situation. When current pastor Les Cook heard that the vacant restaurant was for sale he approached the congrega­ tion with the idea of purchasing it. “There was 100 per cent approval,” says Marion, “which was very encouraging.” With money borrowed from the Church of God’s Revolving Loan Fund, Blyth congregation will take over the building in September. However, as some changes must be made to the interior they will be leas­ ing it until the closing date. Plans include a basement kitchen and meeting room with the sanctuary and an adjacent nursery proposed for upstairs. “It’s exciting to look back and see how God was always there guiding us and helping us,” says Marion. Glad to be here Marion and Russell Cook, who have been among the worshippers at Blyth Community Church of God since the beginning stand before the congregation’s future. The church has purchased the former restaurant located on Blyth Rd. south-east of the village with the intention of trans­ forming it to their place of worship. The old church, which has become to small for the congre­ gation’s needs, will be put up for sale. change. The present church was built in the fall of 1951. It’s history in the village dates back to earlier that same year when three families with a pastor from Grand Bend began holding cottage prayer meetings in homes. The Cooks were invited to one of those and have been involved ever since. By Bonnie Gropp Citizen staff The Blyth Community Church of God has purchased the building, which was once a restaurant located on Blyth Rd. just south-east of the village. Marion Cook who with her hus­ band Russell was among the -first families to attend the church said the congregation’s growth warranted a These small meetings were fol­ lowed by two weeks of special serv­ ices in the town hall at which time a few more families were added to the number of worshippers, Marion says. In October, 195 J construction began on the church, located on McConnell Street. “It was a bold Blyth United Church Come Worship The Lord With Us Sundays - 11:00 a.m. Worship Service Minister ~ Rev. Ernest Dow ALL ARE WELCOME 523-4224 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 You are invited to an OUTDOOR WORSHIP SERVICE Sunday, June 18 ~ 10:00 a.m. at Howard & Alice Martin's (Brussels) Guest Messengers: Paul & Linda Dueck with the Paraguayan Harp Noon Potluck Meal ~ Bring lawn chairs No service at Brussels Mennonite Fellowship Pastor Ben Wiebe 887-6388 The Melville WMS meeting was held June 6 at the home of Rev. Cathrine Campbell with six mem­ bers present. President, Helen Elliott welcomed everyone and thanked Rev. Campbell for her hospitality. Mary Huether was in charge of devotions and chose the theme, faith. Hymns Rock of Ages and My Faith Look up to Thee were sung. Leona Armstrong read the scrip­ ture, Hebrews ll: I-IO. Mrs. Huether read a meditative thought on faith and led in prayer. She also conducted some Bible con­ tests with the group and closed with the Benediction. The secretary’s and treasurer’s reports were given. The roll call was answered by a memorable happening at a wedding. Aug. 14 was chosen as the date for a special meeting with Kintail WMS and other church ladies as guests. Rev. Campbell read a letter from a Cuban church member, then telling of the church needs in Mozambique and here as well as Walkerton. All need financial aid. Mrs. Elliott continued with the study book of Cuba with her topic. Roots of Faith. She noted that has cent, other world HURON CHAPEL EVANGELICAL MISSIONARY CHURCH Auburn - 526-7555 PASTOR DAVE WOOD - 523-9017 BRUSSELS - ETHEL PASTORAL CHARGE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA Joan Golden - Supply Minister Church Office 887-6259 E-mail - bepc@wcl.on.ca June 18 Ethel United Church 9:30 a.m. Brussels United Church 11 :OO a.m. All are welcome to come and worship with us 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 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 r THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA church membership there increased 150 to 200 per People have faith that Presbyterian Churches of the will help them. Africa also needs knitted bonnets, she said. The meeting closed with prayer. baby a%e ujeicemc tfiiy Sunday JUNE 18 - TRINITY HOLY EUCHARIST St. John's, Brussels 11:15 a.m. Rev. Nancy Beale - Rector - 887-9273 Trinity, Blyth 9:30 a.m. Wheelchair accessible ffteaM join ufmfcip Iftib Sunday Morning Worship Service ~ 10 a.m. Evening Worship Service ~ 7:30 p.m. “Blessed are they whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed is the man whose sin the Lord will never count against him. " Romans 4:7 & 8 BLYTH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Rev. Adrian A. Van Geest Hwy. 4, Blyth 523-9233 Wheelchair accessible 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