The Citizen, 1999-09-08, Page 13THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1999. PAGE 13.
From the Minister’s Study
Churches going where people will be - at IPM
By Rev. Lynn Nichol
Knox, Cranbrook
Excitement is starting to build for
the International Plowing Match, to
be held in Dashwood the third week
of September. I'm getting excited,
too!
Before I arrived in this area. I had
never heard of a plowing match. I
certainly never imagined anything
on the large scale of the IPM for the
first one I attended. Not only was it
a fun day, it was also a learning
experience. The plowing match was
the first place I ever saw no-till
equipment demonstrated, and found
out just how much a new combine
costs. It was also the first time 1 had
a chance to talk to someone who
raises emu.
One ot the highlights of the day,
however, was to find a Canadian
Foodgrains bank display. In the
midst of all the tents which, fasci
nating as they were, were mostly
trying to sell things, here was an
oasis where someone was talking
about giving. Anyone - individuals,
churches, communities, companies
- can donate food grains or cash to
the Canadian Foodgrains Bank,
which then directs them where they
are needed through partner church
es.
The donations are used for emer
gency food relief in famine areas,
and in “food for work" community
improvement projects in developing
nations.
At the plowing match, the
Foodgrains people were giving
away apples, too - a welcome
snack!
This year there will be another
oasis worth seeking out. .The
Presbyterian and Christian
Reformed Churches of Huron
County will have a tent which will
be a rest stop with chairs for people
to sit down, some free refreshments
(coffee, juice, muffins, cookies), dis
plays from churches and a Bible
Society booth.
Parents with young children take
note: there will also be a sandbox
available.
Throughout his earthly ministry,
Jesus went to wherever the people
were who needed him. He provided
food for the hungry and rest for the
weary. He showed us an example of
a life of servanthood, which church
es and church people today try to
follow.
That's why Christians across the
county are baking cookies and
muffins for you to enjoy at the plow
ing match!
The churches are certainly going
where the people will be, by going
to 1PM '99. We hope that we can
provide a welcome service by offer
ing you a place to rest and refresh
yourself. We hope tharyou'll seek us
out - and other church tents and dis
plays as well.
Baden-Powell group’s focus on tradition,religion
By Janice Becker
Citizen staff
For young boys and girls looking
for an alternative activity during the
fall and winter months, a new group
is forming in the Brussels, Blyth,
Morns and Grey area.
The Baden Powell Service
Association of Canada (BPSAC) is
offering a more traditional, religion
based club for young people which
not only teaches them outdoor and
life skills, but insists on active reli
gious involvement.
Having been a leader for a short
time in the Scouts Canada move
ment. leader Chris Powell said he
was looking for a club with a differ
ent focus, similar to scouting in the
1960s.
Holding to those traditional val
ues, national treasurer, provincial
commissioner and Baptist minister
Rev. Adrian Crawson CA of
Mississauga says there will be 10
laws to be followed.
“We are strong on obedience. The
kids do what they are told as it is to
their benefit.”
“There will be a strong religious
aspect and the members will, have to
affirm their commitment to God,
country and the crown.”
“All members must be practising
members of a faith. They must be in
it and involved,” he said.
The Brussels-Blyth group, the first
to register in Ontario, currently has
five youth members and four adult
leaders.
^Just moved
You probably didn't bring your
house along with you. You
couldn't bring your church along
either, but we hope you didn’t
leave your faith behind!
Whether you're old or new
here, we invite you to move into
our church! Join us in our search
to make Christ Lord of our lives.
Brussels Mennonite
Fellowship
9:30 a.m. Sunday
Worship Service
Sunday School begins
Sunday, September 12
10:45 a.m.
Powell has planned numerous
events for the coming year for new
recruits including a study of Inuit
lifestyles, guest speakers on several
topics, a trip to Queen’s Park and
regular hiking or outing adventures.
The program is designed to offer a
mixture of practical training and
good clean fun, said Powell.
Some of the topics covered .will
include conservation, citizenship,
home and fire safety, aboriginal
awareness, fitness and outdoor
skills.
The challenge badge system 'will
go above and beyond others, said
Powell, giving recruits the opportu
nity to acquire special training in
first aid and CPR, wilderness sur
vival and search and rescue tech
niques. “It will promote growth
physically, emotionally, intellectual
ly and spiritually.”
By earning challenge badges, two
members of the Brussels-Blyth
group will earn the right to attend a
native awareness camp just south of
Tobermory.
Though fundraising for the new
group is currently on-hold, future
fundraising plans include a pork raf
fle for the Canadian Cancer Society
as well as Hike for Heart. Money
will go to Heart and Stroke and be
used to establish and promote the
2002 scouting Olympics to be held
and the Brussels area.
Corporate and individual dona
tions are appreciated to assist the
group in purchasing equipment.
Canadian Tire money can be donat
ed for the purchase of tents, stoves,
lanterns and other camping gear.
BPSAC has comprehensive insur
ance to cover all aspects of its mem
bers activities or any litigation
which could result.
Though there has been some con
troversy about the name and per
ceived association with Scouts
Canada, Rev. Crawson said there is
no affiliation or connection and
Baden Powell is making every effort
to affirm their separate identities.
“We are not a splinter group. The
movement originated in England
many years ago.”
Powell says he has been working
on organizing the local group for
about five weeks and “loves doing
this so he can help the kids.”
There is no fee for the charter and
the cost is $30 per member.
The uniform is flexible to some
degree, allowing each troupe to
choose the accessories they prefer.
Anyone interested in joining
BPSAC is invited to call Chris
Powell at 887-8049 or Chris
Shepley at 887-2616.
fou are. ‘Welcome at the
BLYTH COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD
9:45 a.m. - Sunday School for Children and Adults
11:00 a.m. - Morning Worship
Bible Studies - Wednesday 10 a.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Phone 523-4590 McConnell St., Blyth
BRUSSELS - ETHEL PASTORAL CHARGE
UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA
Rev. Christine Johnson - Minister
Church Office 887-6259 Home 887-6540
September 12, 1999
9:30 a.m. - Worship
Ethel United Church
11:00 a.m. - Worship
Brussels United Church
Sunday School begins in both Ethel fii Brussels
THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA
you are welcome this Sunday
SEPTEMBER 12 - PENTECOST 16
MORNING PRAYER
Trinity, Blyth St.John's,
9:30 a.m. Brussels
Wheelchair accessible 11:15 a.m.
Rev. Nancy Beale - Rector - 887-9273
MELVILLE
Ig PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
BRUSSELS
- Morning Service
- Sunday School
- Belgrave Service
Wheelchair accessible
Nursery care available
We welcome you to come and worship with us.
Rev. Cathrine Campbell - 887-9831
11:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
HURON CHAPEL EVANGELICAL
MISSIONARY CHURCH
Auburn - 526-7555
PASTOR DAVE WOOD - 523-9017
ASSOCIATE PASTOR - YOUTH - JEREMY SHUART 523-9788
Sunday 8:45 a.m.- Morning Worship Service
10:00 a.m.- Family Bible Hour
11 a.m.- Morning Worship Service
8 p.m.- Evening Service
Wednesday 7:30 p.m.- Prayer & Bible Study
Friday 7:30 p.m.- Youth
join Ub uwcbftip tfiib Sunday
Morning Worship Service ~ 10 a.m.
Evening Worship Service ~ 7:30 p.m.
"Set a guard, 0 Lord, over my mouth; keep watch
over the door of my lips."
Psalm 141:3
BLYTH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
Rev. Adrian A. Van Geest
Hwy. 4, Blyth 523-9233
Wheelchair accessible
Everyone Welcome
Pastor Ben Wiebe 887-6388
Minister ~ Rev. Ernest Dow
ALL ARE WELCOME
523-4224
Blyth United Church
Come Worship The Lord With Us
Sundays - 11:00 a.m.
Worship Service
Sunday School begins
Sunday, September 19
Welcome luncheon for Rev. Dow
19 after service
(NOTE CHANGE OF DATE)
Cornerstone
Bible
Ethel
Communion - 9:45 - 10:30
Family Eible Hour and Sunday School
11:00 - 12:00
Prayer & Bible Study
Tuesday 8 p.m.
John 14:6 - Jesus said, "I am the WAY, the TRUTH and the LIFE, no
one comes to the Father, but through Me "
Everyone Welcome
For more information call 887-6665