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choir sang the anthem “Under His
Wings.”
Rev. Clark’s message to the
congregation was “Whoever
Welcomes a Child, Welcomes
Me.” Stories work because they
have a context to them. The story
of creation is awesome. The
stories in the scriptures that
morning told of Jesus walking
along and a blind man asks Him
to bless him so that he can see.
Jesus mixes the soil with His spit
three times and wipes it on the
man’s eyes. Each time the man is
able to see a little better. By the
third time the man is able to see
clearly.
One encounter with Jesus is not
enough, it takes many encounters
for us to see Jesus. It doesn’t
matter which religion we are, we
all have the same stumbling
blocks. Jesus walks along with
the disciples and asks them what
they are arguing about. They tell
Him they are arguing about who
is the greatest.
Jesus tells them to become the
greatest you must be last. Jesus
washes the feet of His disciples
before He is taken away to be put
to death. Jesus teaches us
that our gifts are good and
worthwhile.
We discover things about
ourselves that we didn’t know
were there. Our job is to see
creation in a leaf, a flower, a child
or a person. Our world needs us
all, we are all a piece of God’s
world and we must make the most
of these gifts that God has given
us.
The favourite hymn for the day
was “When Mothers of Salem.”
The offering was received
followed by the singing of the
offertory response “We Give
Thee But Thine Own.” John
McDowell led the offertory
prayer, the prayers of the people
and the singing of the Lord’s
Prayer. The last hymn was “Take
Time to Be Holy” followed by the
blessing and the singing of
“Thank You Lord” to the tune of
Edelweiss.
Everyone was asked to stay and
have pictures taken of the
different groups and enjoy the
fellowship together.
A new addition
The Blyth Greenway Trail Memory Garden held its annual service on Sunday and this
one was special as a new angel statue, which can be seen on the right, was unveiled
as part of the service. Seen here, discussing the new statue, are from left: Sharon
Bromley, Donna Longman, Bruce Bromley and Grace Dolmage. (Vicky Bremner photo)
Discovering Jesus takes time
Wheelers celebrate 60 years
On Sunday, Sept. 13, George
and Shirley Wheeler celebrated
their 60th wedding anniversary
surrounded by family and friends.
It was on Sept. 17, 1955 that
George Albert Wheeler, the son
of Augustus and Pearl Wheeler of
Grey Township, married Shirley
Marie Machan, the daughter of
Lawrence and Violet Machan of
Morris Township.
The couple was wed on the
front lawn of the Machan
family’s home in a ceremony
conducted by Rev. Lane.
George’s best man was his
brother Bill Wheeler, while
Shirley’s bridesmaid was her
sister Joan Machan. Flower girls
for the ceremony were twins
Anne and Dianne Machan.
The Wheelers then spent their
honeymoon in northern Ontario
before returning to Grey
Township to start their lives
together.
George made his living by
farming, while Shirley spent her
career in an office as a secretary.
Both are now retired, after
bowing out of the work world in
2002.
The Wheelers have two
children, Kevin and Carol and
one special daughter-in-law,
Michelle. They have one
grandson, Kurtis.
Over the years, they have
served as stewards for the United
Church, while also being part of
horticulture and sports in the
Huron East community.
George and Shirley celebrated
their special day earlier this
month at Brussels United
Church. Many were part of the
day to help them celebrate, as the
Wheelers say all of their guests
that day were special.
Diamond jubilee
George and Shirley Wheeler celebrated their 60th
anniversary earlier this month at Brussels United
Church. (Denny Scott photo)