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Brussels United Church hosts 39th N. Huron rally
The 39th North Huron Regional
Rally of United Church Women was
held in the Brussels United Church
on Tuesday, Oct. 3. As they entered
the church they were welcomed by
the Brussels women, and ushered to
their seats by the women of Calvin-
Brick UCW.
Joyce Miller, and Kay Roberts of
the Wingham UCW led in a sing
song after which Gloria Dow, North-
Huron contact person, welcomed all.
The theme for the evening was
Helping Hands, and Gloria referred
to the work already begun on the
study of Jubilee. She asked, “How
do we make it work?” She asked all
to offer a hand up to someone in
need, a hand out to the strangers who
arrive at the churches, and to raise
hands to God in prayer.
Muriel Coultes of Belgrave was
appointed secretary, after which
Margaret Hern, Huron-Perth
Presbyterial president brought greet
ings from the Presbyterial and
London Conference. She also
stressed how people can make a dif
ference in what they do. She report
ed on the general council decision to
form an umbrella group called
Women of the United Church of
Canada, under which the work of the
UCW will continue to flourish.
There will be other groups of women
under that umbrella, but the structure
of the UCW will continue. An imple
mentation team will be put in place
after the whole church changes its
structure, and the women’s work will
be structured to resemble that sys
tem.
Margaret Livermore of the
Fordwich UCW will be the new con
tact person for the North Huron
Region. Rev. George Russell and his
friend Albena, of Listowel were
introduced by Grace Sanderson.
Their topic was Leaving Kosovo.
Rev. Russell explained the process
that was used to have the refugees
from Kosovo arrive and be hosted
by seven churches in the Listowel
area.
Albena gave a very stirring report
on how her family had escaped
Kosovo and how they almost had to
leave without her mother. The fami
ly was herded by men with guns, and
finally made an escape. They were
fortunate to be a family able to come
to Listowel.
The women responded by asking
to have the offering this evening go
to the Kosovo relief fund. They were
thanked by Shirley Nicholson of
Bluevale.
Wroxeter UCW provided leader
ship for the closing worship, and it
was given in scripture and story
form. The ladies from Whitechurch
received the offering.
Yvonne Coultes extended an invi
tation to the regional rally to hold the
rally in the Belgrave United Church
in the fall of 2001.
Preparing for the sale
Bev Brown, Thys DeJong, Eleanor Wood and Alice Martin gathered at Brussels Mennonite
Fellowship on Friday to help unpack the dozens of boxes of handcrafted items which arrived
for the 11 th annual Ten Thousands villages International Crafts Sale, Oct 12-14. Run by a num
ber of churches, the sale raised approximately $15,000 last year, with hopes of hitting the
$20,000 mark this time around. Proceeds help provide food and education to the artisans and
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Molesworth hosts WMS rally
Fanning the Flame was the theme
for the fall rally of the Maitland
Presbyterial held in Molesworth
Presbyterian Church on Monday,
Sept. 25. A delicious ham supper
prepared by the Molesworth WMS
was enjoyed by all. Rev. Olwyn
Coughlin and Pres. Shirley McCall
welcomed all.
Following opening worship sever
al Fems of business were dealt with.
Everyone was reminded that it is
time to renew subscriptions to Glad
Tidings in October. Treasurers were
reminded that allocation monies
were to be in before the end of
December.
Marion Bristowe shared special
music. Shirley McCall said that Erin
Crisfield was given a gift from the
WMS Bookroom for any resources
needed in her new position as direc
tor of the Elder’s Institute at
Vancouver School of Theology.
Mrs. McCall introduced the guest
speaker, the Rev. Mark Lewis, a
graduate from Knox College in
Toronto, who has been in the min
istry for 17 years. Rev. Lewis serves
the pastoral charge of McNab
HPCDSB
ratifies
agreement
The Huron-Perth Catholic District
School board ratified an agreement
with the secondary school teachers.
The resignations of Mary Ruppel
as of Dec. 31, George Van Slyck,
Oct 31, Eamonn Doyle and
Christopher Wade were accepted.
Teachers James O’Hara and
Margaret Pavkeje were hired as
were educational assistants Michele
Buchanan, Karen Dillon, Maureen
Lang and Darren Piper. Janeann
Haid was hired as a secretary and
Maureen Lang, Rick Mattuci and
Clara Hodgins as custodians.
Teaching assignments were
increased for Marianne Hogan,
Joanne Smith and Ruth Westlaken.
Presbyterian Assembly Council from
which the idea of the Flames initia
tive evolved.
Rev. Lewis shared a brief history
of the Flames. In 1995, he said, a
long range planning committee
began to ask the question, “What
will the priorities of our denomina
tion be as we enter the 21st centu
ry?” Many studies were examined by
a wide range of Presbyterians from
across Canada, who expressed their
hopes and dreams for the denomina
tion.
In 1997 a committee was formed
to analyze the data. Six priorities
were found. These needed to be pre
sented in a way that was clear and
memorable. The committee came up
with the Flames logo.
Since the burning bush has always
been a strong part of the Presbyterian
heritage, it was included in the
flames logo.
Priorities for this year are focusing
on children, teens and young adults.
The evening closed with words of
appreciation for the meal, the fellow
ship and the insightful reflections of
the guest speaker.
THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA
IJau aw uielcame tfiiy Sunday
OCTOBER 15 - PENTECOST 18
HOLY EUCHARIST
Trinity, Blyth St. John's,
9:30 a.m. Brussels
Wheelchair accessible 11:15 a.m.
Rev. Nancy Beale - Rector - 887-9273
MELVILLE
J PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
BRUSSELS
- Morning Service11:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
- Sunday School
- Belgrave Service
Wheelchair accessible
Nursery care available
We welcome you to come and worship with us.
Rev. Cathrine Campbell - 887-9831
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BLYTH COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD
9:45 a.m. - Sunday School - for ages 3 to adult
11:00 a.m. - Morning Worship
Bible Studies - Wednesday morning 10 a.m.
Wednesday evening 7:30 p.m.
Plan to join us, Sunday, Oct. 22, 6:30 p.m.
for the dedication of our new church building.
Phone 523-4590 308 Blyth Rd., Blyth
HURON CHAPEL EVANGELICAL
MISSIONARY CHURCH
Auburn - 526-7555
PASTOR DAVE WOOD - 523-9017
Sunday 9:30 a.m.• Family Bible Hour
10:30 a.m.- Morning Worship Service
7:30 p.m.• Evening Worship Service
Wednesday 7:15 p.m.- Family Night
Friday 7:30 p.m.• Youth
ua uio-uhip Sunday
Morning Worship Service ~ 10 a.m.
Evening Worship Service ~ 7:30 p.m.
"Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with
praise, give thanks to him and praise his name.
For the Lord is good and his love endures forever."
Psalm 100:4 & 5a
BLYTH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
Rev. Adrian A. Van Geest
Hwy. 4, Blyth 523-9233
Wheelchair accessible
BRUSSELS - ETHEL PASTORAL CHARGE
UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA
Joan Golden - Supply Minister
Church Office 887-6259 E-mail - bepc@wcl.on.ca
October 15
Ethel United Church
9:30 a.m.
Brussels United Church
11:00 a.m.
All are welcome to come and worship with us
Minister ~ Rev. Ernest Dow
ALL ARE WELCOME
523-4224
Blyth United Church
Corner of Dinsley & Mill Street
Come Worship The Lord With Us
Sundays -11:00 a.m.
Worship Service & Sunday School
October 15 - Anniversary Sunday
Guest Minister - Rev. Ramirez
Fellowship luncheon
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