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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1989-10-03, Page 12CFL FOOTBALL GREAT—Gerry Organ, formerly of the Ottawa Rough Riders, was the guest speaker at the Boys' Night Out meet- ing last Tuesday night at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Wingham. CFL great Gerry Organ speaks at Boys' Night Out CFL great, Gerry Organ was in town last Tuesday evening, talking about his sporting career, life after football and his relationship with God. Gerry was guest speaker at the season's first Boys' Night Out ses- sion, a men's group at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Wingham. A 12 -year veteran of the Canadi- an Football League, Gerry has lived in Guelph since 1985, where he cur- rently is a Christian marriage and family counsellor, a career he finds very rewarding. Born in Cheltenham Spa, Eng- land, he moved to this country with his family in the late 1950s when he was 12 years old. The family settled in Toronto, where young Gerry received his high school education. After a brief stint in the work- force, he went back to school at the University of Guelph and that led to a football contract with the Ottawa Rough Riders in 1971. Gerry earned many accolades during his years in the CFL, includ- ing outstanding Canadian football player. He played in several Grey Cup games and the team even won a few. One thrilling moment in his sporting career came in the game that put the team into the Grey Cup in 1973. With four seconds left on the clock and the team down by two points, Gerry was put in to kick for a 53 -yard field goal. In spite of the tremendous odds, he completed the kick and the team went on to play in the Grey Cup. However, although he was hav- ing every success in his personal life — he was an acclaimed athlete, had a lovely wife and two wonder- ful children — he felt that some- thing was Tn'Jsa{ng. In 1973, he was invited to an ath- letes' conference at which he heard .67 others talking about Christianity. Realizing that the one thing he was missing in life was love, Gerry became a Christian that year. It has not always been easy Gerry says his faith helped - him though to compromise worldly put his sporting career in perspec- glory with glorifying God. At one tive and adjust to a rewarding life point he even suffered a minor outside of football. His counselling breakdown, but now realizes it was service,Christian Family Min - God's way of setting his life back istries, is flourishing and he is on track. happy in his new role off the foot - It's easy in the world of athletics bali field. to become misdirected, says Gerry, "Through my work, I pointing to stars like Guy Lafleur; healing and hope into peopto �s Howie Morenz and "Rocket" lives." , Richard, all of whom have claimed sport as their number -one priority in life. lOTHANNIVERSARY Visit our newly renovated office and celebrate our 10 years of service in your community. 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N 7`. elgrave rave Notes :elu q� et Mrs. Muriel Coultes has returned home from attending the National Consultation of United Church Women presidents at Tatam- agouche, Nova Scotia. This consul- tation celebrated three firsts. It was the first time the consultation had met in the Maritime Conference; the first time three members of the Knox Ch it c s All -Native Circle Conference took part and the first time a present moderator addressed the groups. Rev. Sang Chul Lee's theme was "Canada's Cultural Mosaic", the mission study for the coming year. Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Jamieson and Douglas Hanna returned home Sat- urday evening, Sept. 23, from a visit celebrates anniversary BELGRAVE—Inspiring sacred music presented by Mrs. Elizabeth Procter, organist and Mrs. Sylvia Procter, pianist, welcomed mem- bers of Knox United Church, Calvin -Brick and other churches as they filed into Knox Church on Sunday, Sept. 24, for its anniversary service. The sanctuary and vestibule were decorated with arrangements of mums and a vari- ety of other flowers, supplemented by greenery. Each windowsill was graced with a bud vase, two col- ored blooms and`fern. Mrs. Sarah Anderson and Mrs. Marlene Procter greeted members in the foyer. Mrs. Procter chose piano accompaniment for the choir members as they sang "Seek and Ye Shall Find". She played the organ for "Cod and the Wander- ers". Rev. Peter D. Tucker conducted the service and guest speaker was Rev. Roger McCombe who chose scripture from St. John's Gospel, chapter 13, the account of Jesus washing the disciples' feet. In a sec- ular reading, "Is There Anything I Can Do?", Mr. McCombe recounted the story of a tragic death in an accident. While some persons, over- whelmed with grief, did nothing, an unassuming man offered to clean all the family's shoes in preparation for the funeral. "In an emergency, think of one task you can do," the speaker said. "Maybe Christ wants you to shine shoes!" To illustrate the children's story, the speaker used a white placard with a single large black spot, He asked the children what they saw and each child responded, "a black spot". Not one saw the white area. He urged parents to see the white part, not just the black mark; com- mend a child, rather than chastise him. A hug coupon was given to each child on his departure for the schoolroom with Mrs. Dan McBur- ney, Mr. McCombe's remarks for his sermon were, "Are you ready to wash feet?". He believes churches should be simple; a towel should replace the clergyman's stole. "Christ wants you to make a differ- ence," he said. Mr. Tucker expressed his thanks to the guest speaker and extended a warm welcome to all present. Offertory stewards were Darlene Black, Kenneth. Procter, Mark Coultes and Ross Higgins. to Cape Cod and the New England states. Mrs. Olive Campbell was able to return home Friday, Sept. 22, after being a patient in Wingham and District Hospital. 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