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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2000-11-15, Page 22PAGE 22. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2000. Rev. Witmer tells of work in Japan FROM BELGRAVE The Evening Unit of Knox United Church, Belgrave hosted a congregational meeting Nov. 7 to hear the work of Rev. Rob Witmer and his wife Keiko, United Church overseas personnel in Japan. Members of the congregation and guests, from the Presbyterian Church and several guests from Varna were welcomed by Muriel Coultes, after which Mabel Wheeler and Norma Moore presented a worship on the use of time. Mrs. Coultes then introduced Rev. Witmer, who showed on maps where they worked and gave highlights of his ministry. He was appointed to Japan in 1968 and while home on furlough in 1973 married Keiko. In 1975 they went to North Hakkaido to do rural ministry and he has 10 small churches. His work involves planning Three Love Seminars for farmers, the three loves being love for God, love for humanity and love for the soil. During a leave of absence from 1977-1980 he attended Emmanuel College and was ordained by London Conference in 1980. Rev. Witmer spoke of the history of Christianity in Japan, that goes back to the 16th century and the arrival of only go by invitation, not sent in as Jesuit missionaries in southern Japan. The United Church of Christ in Japan was formed in 1941 under pressure from the military government, and he spoke of the partnership between his churches and the United Church of Canada. The United Church of Canada several years ago changed the word ‘missionaries’ to overseas personnel, and he explained how they are invited into various countries and missionaries before did. He also told how the small churches in Japan support work in Canada with their donations to projects such as the Native Healing Fund. Their main involvement has always been the Dohoku Centre and they have put a lot of energy into visiting farms and building new relationships with people in rural areas as well as studying about issues related to food production like cloning and genetically modified organisms. Guides help out in community The Belgrave Guides and Pathfinders have had a busy few weeks. Last week the girls raked leaves at Knox United Church in Belgrave. The Guides then met for a pizza party and their regular meeting doing program work. The Pathfinders attended the municipal all-candidates meeting at the Belgrave arena for the township of North Huron. The girls found the evening interesting as they listened to the candidates’ speeches and questions from the ratepayers. This week all the Belgrave Guiding Units will be preparing for the 13th Annual Home Sweet Home craft and bake sale which will be held Saturday, Nov. 18, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Belgrave Community Centre. Admission is $1 with children 12 and under free if accompanied by an adult. There will be a wide variety of craft items and baked goods for sale from approximately 15 different vendors. Come out and enjoy the Christmas atmosphere and tea table refreshments. Many enjoy concert PEOPLE AROUND BELGRAVE By Linda Campbell Call 357-2188 Songs of Our Faith Concert was held at Knox United Church on Nov. 3. Rev. Ethel Miner Clare welcomed the audience. Refreshments and a time of fellowship followed in the church basement. A special thank you to John McIntosh for all his time in organizing the concert, to all those who participated, and to the people who prepared the lunch. Two East Wawanosh Public School Grade 6 students, Brandon Kellington, left, and Janisa Cloakey, laid a wreath in remembrance of those who gave their lives during international conflicts as part of the Remembrance Day ceremonies in Belgrave. 9Oh birthday OpenJdouse The family of Thelma Cotton invites you to join them in celebration of her 90th birthday Open House Saturday, November 25th, 2000 at Cranbrook Hall 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. No gifts please ~ but do bring memories and/or photographs to include in a scrapbook. The annual beef supper will be held on Nov. 15 with settings at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are available from Les Shaw, Lome Campbell or any of the stewards. A Remembrance Day service was held on Thursday, Nov. 9 at the Community Centre. Lome Campbell introduced the Grade 6 class from East Wawanosh Public School who repeated the poem tn Flanders' Fields. Mabel Wheeler read a list of those who were called to service and Kevin Pletch gave the names of those from the community who lost their lives. Ruth Gordon gave a reading on the history of the poppy and Murray Scott told of the two world wars. A light lunch was served to the 75 people attending. The students, their teacher. Rhonda Schaefer, and their bus driver, Lila McClinchey. were thanked. (1) n E cd E CD QL 2 2 < Band unampion iiaaiers wuuus ana wuucn. SULLIVAN Champion step dancers Teeswater's DOUBLE TROUBLE Buchta-styled dancing plus the famous "Marg and Charlie" duets appearing Blyth Memorial Hall, Blyth Nov. 30 at 2 & 7 pm Call 1-877-862-5984 for tickets or in person at The Blyth General Store, Blyth; Dixie Lee, Clinton; Ernie King Music, Wingham & Goderich A Party To Remember A Party To Remember > ■o Q o' X CD 3 CD 3 O' CD West Wawanosh Township Family Night Saturday, Nov. 18-8 p.m. Lucknow Community Centre Free Admission All Ages Welcome Ladies Please Bring Lunch All Township residents, (past and present), residents from neighbouring municipalities and interested friends are invited to come and participate in an evening of fun and entertainment as a fitting closure to the Township of West Wawanosh as an individual municipality. Dancing will follow local entertainment. Individuals, groups, families, concessions, sideroads, etc., are encouraged to enter a skit, musical number or other entertainment. Please contact the Township at 519-528-2903 if planning to enter a number in the local entertainment portion of the evening. Prizes will be awarded for best performances. West Wawanosh Township Council and Staff will provide the first skit of the evening Your attendance and participation will help close West Wawanosh in style. > “O Q o' *3 CD 3 (0 B O' CD