The Citizen, 1990-04-18, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 1990.
Easter theme of Belgrave UCW meeting
A prelude of organ Easter selec
tions presented by Mrs. George
Procter and Mrs. Doug Cousins in
conjunction with the beauty and
aroma of several Easter lilies in full
bloom and two multi-coloured ar
rangements of flowers added to the
celebration of the resurrection in
Knox United Church at its seven
o’clock Sunrise Service on Sunday,
April 15.
Mrs. Procter also accompanied
the singing of the hymns and the
soloist Mrs. Juanita Arkell, as she
sang “God so Loved the World”.
Rev. Peter D. Tucker chose,
“He’s not here, and that is why He
can be with us always,” as the
theme of his sermonette.
The scripture was Revelation 1:
4-6, 12-18 - Greetings from John to
the seven churches of the province
of Asia: “I turned to see who was
talking to me and among them
there was what looked like a human
being wearing a robe - His face
was as bright as the mid-day sun.”
Following the concluding prayer,
grace was repeated and all went
down to the church schoolroom in
silence to enjoy a bountiful break
fast.
A piano organ duet with Mrs.
Sheila Cousins and Mrs. George
Procter preceded the 11:15 a.m.
service on the Resurrection morn
ing.
The large choir of mixed voices
rendered the anthem, “Day of
Resurrection”. While the offertory
stewards, Kenneth Procter, Jeffrey
McKee, Ross Higgins and John R.
Taylor collected the offering, Mrs.
Juanita Arkell sang, “The Holy
City”.
The Old Testament Lesson was
Isaiah 12. The New Testament
Lesson was I Peter I: 3-9. Hymns
relative to the celebration were
sung.
The sermon by Rev. Tucker was
entitled “What is all the Fuss
about?” He stated, “The events of
the three days previous to Easter
had been devastating for Jesus’
followers. Nothing could help.
They were disillusioned, and de
spaired. How could things go so
badly? They had no work, no
Master, Teacher or Lord. Jesus
was to be one to set them free; set a
new road to change their lives.
Something went wrong. Jesus
had been arrested and taken away
like a common criminal. The fol
lowers could reach no conclusion.
They were wrapped in sorrow since
they had witnessed His death.
The men cogitated; while the
women took spices to the grave to
annoint His body. The women
pondered, “Who will roll away the
stone?” Outside the tomb, one
said, “He’s risen!” “Go and tell
the good news to the men”.
Despondence changed to joy.
“It’s a reality. He’s alive! Risen!”
The men were reluctant to believe.
We’re like the men. Don’t be! Rid
yourself of disbelief. The resurrec
tion glows with belief and power. It
is something to be lived. Be a
believer!
Twelve young people were called
to the front by Gordon Bosman,
Clerk of Session, Belgrave and
professed their Christian faith.
Rev. Tucker confirmed each one as
he placed his hand on the candi
date’s head. Mr. Bosman following
a hand clasp of fellowship present
ed each with a Bible. They later
joined the congregation to partake
of their first communion as church
members.
The new members are: Lisa
Marie Alexander, Beverly Lynn
Buchanan, Mark Gordon Coultes,
Timothy Glen Coultes, Laurie Ann
Keller, Shawn Richard Logan,
Darryl Robert, Robert Marks,
Steven John Marks, David Thomas
McKee, Dean Murray Vincent,
Daniel Ward, Janette Ward.
Ivan Dow, Clerk of Session of
Calvin-Brick United Church wel
comed each new member of that
church and presented each new
candidate with a Bible. The new
members are: Dawn Eccles Dow,
Brandon James Coultes, Mark
Andrew Robinson, Jeff Olson,
Mark Olson, Dianne Elizabeth
Ross, Sherry Lynn Taylor and
Trisha Marie Taylor.
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Euchre party
Fourteen tables were in play at
the weekly euchre which was held
in the W.I. Hall, Belgrave, Wed
nesday, April 11.
Winners were: high lady, Mrs.
Iona McLean; second high lady,
Mrs. Margaret Robertson; low
lady, Mrs. Melville Craig; most
lone hands, lady, Mrs. Olive Bolt;
high man, John King; second high
man, Wilford Caslick; low man,
Peter Tucker; most lone hands,
man, Jack Taylor.
There will be euchre again
Wednesday, April 18 starting at 8
p.m. Everyone is welcome.
People
Mrs. Fred Glassier of New
Liskeard and Mr. and Mrs. George
Davidson of Brussels visited last
Monday afternoon with Mrs. Bert
Johnston.
Mrs. Gordon Hazelwood of
Hamilton and Mrs. Viola Kirkby of
Walton visited last Monday even
ing with Mrs. Bert Johnston.
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friends and family Sunday when they celebrated their 50th
wedding anniversary with an open house at the Belgrave
Women’s Institute Hall. Thecouple, who has been active in the
community for years (including being Belgrave correspon
dents for The Citizen and other area newspapers) was married
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Easter Confirmation service held at Knox
The April meeting of the After
noon Unit of the U.C.W. met April
9 in the church schoolroom with
invited guests from the neighbour
ing churches present.
Mrs. Alice Scott conducted the
worship service which opened with
the Call to Worship.
Verses from three Easter hymns
were sung with Mrs. Dorothy
Coultes, piano accompanist.
Mrs. John G. Roberts read the
scripture lesson, Matthew 28: 1-19
which related the Ressurection
happenings. Mrs. Scott led in
prayer followed by all repeating the
Lord’s Prayer.
The meditation chosen by her
was given. “Let us think of Easter
as a season of gladness and joy.”
All nature comes alive with stirr
People
Mr. and Mrs. Americo Arruda of
Fergus visited recently with her
mother Mrs. Dorothy Logan.
ings of new growth. The sound of
triumphant music of anthems and
Hallelujahs is heard in the land.
For the Resurrection proved that
God had set the seal of His
approval on the claims of Christ.
Tragedy had changed to triumph.
There is another world - “Because I
live, ye shall live also”.
Easter is a time of Rejoicing,
Remembrance, of Gratitude for the
Love that made Easter possible
The speaker concluded her remarks
with a poem and prayer.
Mrs. Scott then asked the guest
speaker Rev. John G. Roberts, to
present his message. He stated
scripture is the basis of everything
I Corinthians 15: 1-5 reads “And he
was buried, and that he rose again
the third day and was seen of
Cehphas, then the twelve”.
The earliest account of the
Resurrection was written 22 years
after Jesus’ death. Paul had re
ceived it. It resembled a creed, an
article. To talk of the Resurrection
today is a test of faith; almost an
accusation of faith. Go back in
memeory 21 years to July 1969
when man landed on the moon.
Little impression was made on
mose humans by this event. Little
difference was seen just as it was
with the Resurrection: It was an
isolated, separate event.
Here, we must take hold of
ourlives! It DOES make a different
you must answer “Yes” or “No”.
The Resurrection is the basis of the
New Testament, without it the New
Testament would not have been
written. The Resurrection - faith
came first. Get a perspective
difference between the Resurrec
tion and the Moon Landing.
Mr. Roberts stated that the
Resurrection was never described
in the Bible. We can read
description of the Crucifixion
the appearance of the Lord;
never of the Resurrection.
When Jesus appeared to
disciples they didn’t know Him, nor
did Mary Magdalene, nor the
disciples as they went fishing.
Jesus had to tell them by
breaking bread, by his action and
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mannerism. The implication is in
His identification. He called the
disciples to serve, to mission. Only
recognition calls us to service and
witness. These are the only terms
accepted. You must see Jesus
alive; you can’t just be a spectator.
Recognition of the Resurrection
demands obedience. The sermon
on the Mount describes the kind of
Christian person. You must be to
talk sensibly of the Resurrection.
Have confidence in God’s future.
The Resurrection changes our dir
ection. It reaches into the depths of
our lives. Say “Yes”; Rejoice in
hope.
The speaker was thanked by
Mrs.
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