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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2005-08-18, Page 15THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 2005 PAGE 15. From the Minister’s Study Tatung steps to prevent moral decay By Pastor Ernest Dow Living Water Christian Fellowship (EMC), Blyth Curtis Sliwa worked as a night manager of a McDonald’s in Brooklyn. New York. He was upset by the amount of muggings, graffiti, and incidents of pick-pocketing in his neighbourhood. He thought it ludicrous that seniors should be afraid of being out after dark, or need to bar their windows and triple-bolt their doors. He often rode the Number 4 train late at night; one of the worst subway lines in New York City, it was then known as the “Mugger’s Express”. Sliwa recruited a multi-ethnic team of volunteers who rode the subway between the toughest stops and used the legal concept of ‘citizen’s arrest’ to detain gang members and criminals for police. Initially, they encountered resistance and skepticism from both transit and local police. I was privileged to hear Mr. Sliwa being interviewed as part of a leadership conference broadcast by satellite from Chicago to 55,000 leaders around the world. Sliwa described how, when he was being threatened by would-be thieves while riding the subway, he and a hidden helper would subdue the gangsters, pull the emergency cord, and stop the train. Police would be waiting at the next station. It’s time for Royal Tea However, at the beginning, instead of taking the muggers into custody, the police arrested him instead. Not only once, or a few times - this happened repeatedly on 76 different occasions. How many of us would have given up after the first time or two9 Most people would lack the endurance and determination to keep doing it. 76 times, until Sliwa’s volunteer movement became recognized. Huron District Labour Council, United Way celebrate Labour Day Plan to come out and celebrate Labour Day Weekend with the Huron District Labour Council and the Huron United Way on Monday, Sept. 5 in beautiful downtown Goderich. There will be a parade from the Courthouse Square at 11 a.m. followed by a free barbecue in the Lions Harbour Front Park with games, clowns and prizes for all the kids. New this year is the Motorcycle Show and Shine. “The relationship between organized labour and United Ways across Canada is deeply rooted in history and it is with pleasure that we come together to celebrate that Today the Guardian Angels organization has grown to hundreds of volunteers and 25 chapters throughout the United States. Canada. Europe. Brazil, and Japan. Together they paint over graffiti, clean up vacant lots, board up vacant buildings, and plant trees and gardens. Jesus told the story of a persistent widow who kept bringing her appeal for justice to a corrupt judge. The relationship right here in Huron County,” said Kimberley Payne, executive director. Huron United Way. The Huron District Labour Council has once again generously offered to share their day with the Huron United Way and will help kick-off the 2005 Campaign with the support of their members. “This is our fifth Annual Labour Day Parade and Barbecue and we would like to see it grow more each year. Our partnership with the Huron United Way last year was very successful and having the honour of helping kick-off the 2005 United Way campaign is a perfect fit for the judge refused at first, but when the widow kept on coming time after lime, he gave in, fearing she would eventually wear him out with her constant pestering. Jesus urged His followers to show the same persistence in prayer, crying out to God for justice, assuring them God will see they get justice. (Luke IK) Citizens need to care about the safety of their community, and be prepared to take appropriate steps to labour council. The Huron United Way helps so many local people in need and a large part of the funds that they raise come from payroll deductions and employer matching. The Huron District Labour Council certainly looks forward to many more years of THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA SUNDAY, AUGUST 21 Trinity, Blyth 9:30 a.m. St. John's, Brussels The Rev. Tom Wilson, B.A., MDiv. 887-9273 prevent moral decay. Sliwa noted Brooklynites had to realize “the problem was our own making; it was our sons and daughters” who were being drawn into the gangs. Neighbourliness has at heart the Golden Rule, treating others as we would like to be treated, not retreating into the bastions of our own self-protection and gated villas but working together to safeguard all those up and down the street. partnership with the Huron United Way.” said Jim Vance, president, Huron District Labour Council. For more information please call the United Way office at 524-7900 or contact the local Labour Council at 524-5036. to cmcc UWtd/ufa <&ct& CC& On Aug. 20, Melville Presbyterian Church in Brussels will be celebrating the grand old English tradition of tea time by hosting a Royal Tea at the church. The event, held during the Brussels Doors Open celebrations, will feature an extensive local collection of British royal memorabilia. The collection contains several hundred cups, prints, books, plates and other items collected over many years. Although many people associate royal memorabilia with the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana, the tradition of producing giftware and souvenirs to commemorate signification royal occasions goes back centuries. Over 100 representative items, from the time of Queen Victoria to the present day will be on display. “I hope people will enjoy seeing these things as much as I have enjoyed collecting them,” said Sheana Campbell, the owner of the collection. “Several of the items are rather unusual and quite unlike memorabilia produced for recent royal events.” Scones and squares will be served - traditional fare for such an occasion. Tickets are $5 and will be available at the church from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday, August 21 Morning Worship Service - 10 a.m. Evening Worship Service - 7:30 p.m. BLYTH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Pastor John Kuperus Hwy. 4, Blyth 523-9233 Wheelchair accessible Chiu-c^ "The Church is not a Building, It is People Touching People" Sunday 9:15 a.m. - Prayer Meeting 11:00 a.m. - Worship Service Phone 523-4875 308 Blyth Rd. E. ~ Pastor Les Cook 523-4590 HURON CHAPEL EVANGELICAL MISSIONARY CHURCH August 21: Matt. 5: Off Making Light of Good Deeds Christ-centred, Bible-believing, Fellowship-friendly. Grow th-geared 10:30 am Blyth Public School Pastor: Ernest Dow ~ 523-4848 BRUSSELS - ETHEL PASTORAL CHARGE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA Church Office 887-6259 E-mail - bepc@wightman.ca For the month of August Brussels & Ethel Congregations are worshipping with their friends at Melville Presbyterian Church, Brussels Worship in Brussels & Ethel United Churches resumes September 4, 2005. SING ASONCjOF Sunday rai Wednesday T\_____ Auburn -526-1131 PASTOR DAVE WOOD 10:30 a.m. MELVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH BRUSSELS Sunday, duyust 21 Morning Worship Service For the month of August there will be special guest , speakers NO Sunday School in August 7:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:15 p.m. Evening Worship Service Adult Bible Study Adult & Youth Bible Study /^" Donation-based \ PASTORAL COUNSELLING http://getlivingwater.org • Marriage • Family • Budgeting 11:OO am - Sunday Morning Worship 9:30 am - Sunday Belgrave Service We welcome our friends from Brussels United who will worship with us for the month of August. August 20th Doors Open and Royal Tea from 1:00 pm-4:00 pm August 21st Guest Minister the Reverend Eva Schury from Germany Wheelchair accessible Nursery care available Rev. Cathrine Campbell - 887-9831 Blyth United Church Corner of Dinsley & Mill Street Sunday, August 21 Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Minister: Rev. Robin McGauley z/dZ "WtjCe/HM. Office: 523-4224 Blyth United Church is a welcoming community of faith. We celebrate God's presence through worship and study, and through responding to the needs and gifts of each other. Sanctuary