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The Citizen, 1998-03-25, Page 10HURON CHAPEL EVANGELICAL MISSIONARY CHURCH PASTOR JAMES H. CARNE AUBURN 526-7515 ASSOCIATE PASTOR - YOUTH - JEREMY SHUART 523-9788 Sunday Monday Wednesday Friday 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 7:30 p.m. - New Hope Support Group 7:30 p.m. - Prayer & Bible Study 7:30 p.m. - Youth Please join us for worship this Sunday Morning Worship Service - 10 a.m. Evening Worship Service - 7:30 p.m. AO God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. Out when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it. 1 Corinthians 10:13 BLYTH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Rev. Adrian A. Van Geest Hwy. 4, Blyth 523-9233 Wheelchair accessible You 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 Holy Week in Brussels April 5 April 12 Mid-Week Services at Brussels United Church beginning at 12:05 - lunch to follow Wednesday, March 26 - Pastor Ben Wiebe - Mennonite Fellowship Church Maundy Thursday St. John's Anglican Church - Rev. Nancy Beale - 9 p.m. Good Friday Melville Presbyterian Church - Rev. Cathrine Campbell - 11 a.m. - Joint Service/United St. John's Anglican Church - Rev. Nancy Beale - 11:15 a.m. Brussels Mennonite Fellowship - Pastor Ben Wiebe - 7 p.m. (Includes foot washing) St. Ambrose Catholic Church - Father Paquette - 11 a.m. Bluevale United Church - Rev. James Murray - 10:30 a.m. - Joint Service/Duffs Saturday Melville Presbyterian Church - Congregational Passover Supper - 6 p.m. Easter Sunday Sunrise Services (followed by breakfast) 7:30 a.m. - Brussels Mennonite Fellowship 9 a.m. - Melville Presbyterian Church Regular Worship Service at all churches BRUSSELS - ETHEL PASTORAL CHARGE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA Rev. Christine Johnson - Minister Church Office 887-6259 Home 887-6540 March 29, 1998 FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship Ethel 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Brussels Monday, March 30 - 7p.m - "Exploring Rural Theology" Wednesday, April 1 - 8 p.m. - UCW Evening Unit Thursday, April 2 - 7 p.m. - Stewards Watch out for Silent Auction - Saturday, April 4 - 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Viewing & Bidding begins Friday, April 3 - 7-9 p.m. COME AND WALK ALONG THE LENTEN WAY! MELVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH BRUSSELS 11:00 a.m. - Morning Service - Sunday School 9:30 a.m. - Beigrave Service 7:30 p.m. - Tuesday Bible Study 2:00 p.m. - Wednesday Bible Study Wheelchair accessible -Nursery care available We welcome you to come and worship with us. Rev. Cathrine Campbell - 887-9831 THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA You are welcome this Sunday Rev. Nancy Beale MARCH 29 - LENT 5 HOLY EUCHARIST Trinity, Blyth St. John's, 9:30 a.m. Brussels Wheelchair accessible 11:15 a.m. PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 1998. Melville Guild celebrates Irish 0 bituaries MARGARET KATHLEEN GOVIER CALDWELL A lifelong resident of the area, Margaret Kathleen Caldwell of Blyth died in University Hospital, London, March 18, 1998. She was in her 83rd year. Marg was born in Londesboro on Oct. 7, 1915 to William H. Govier and Margaret Buchanan. The family lived in Westfield. Marg was a member of the Westfield United Church. She became a member of Blyth United Church after she married Earl Caldwell on April 14, 1937. He predeceased her Dec. 17, 1988. She worked as a grocery clerk for many years, before retiring in Blyth. She enjoyed children and flowers. Her yard attracted many viewers each year. Marg leaves behind two sons, Gerald Govier, and Jack and Erlene Caldwell, all of Blyth, six grandchildren, four of whom she raised, Lorna and Randy Fraser of Blyth, Nelson and Donna Caldwell of Goderich, Gail and Ron Ulch, Dungannon, Trent Caldwell and Angela Good, Goderich, Jackie Caldwell and John Albert, Blyth and Chris Caldwell, Barrie. She was a loving great-grandmother to 10 great-grandchildren. Marg was a dear sister to Vi and Mel Good, Dorothy and John Lyndon, all of Goderich and Bob and Lois Govier, Seaforth. She was sister-in-law to Ralph and Gladys Caldwell and Dorothy and the late Laurie Scott, all of Blyth. She will be missed by several nieces and nephews. Marg was predeceased by one daughter, Faye Caldwell, one grandson in infancy, John Caldwell, one great-grandson, Karl Ulch, one brother and sister-in-law Mervin and Margaret Govier, one sister and brother-in-law, Alice and Charlie Anstay, sister-in-law Ella Carter. The funeral service was Saturday, March 21 at 11 a.m. from the Tasker Chapel, Blyth of Beattie-Falconer Funeral Homes. A touching service included a solo, In the Garden sung by Karen Bruinsma. Margaret was carried to her final resting place in Blyth Union Cemetery by five nephews, Murray Govier, Bob Scott, Wayne Caldwell, Ross Govier, Stephen Caldwell, and one great-grandson, Joe Fraser. Carrying floral tributes were Leslie Caldwell, Don Scott, Reg Good, Keith Good and Kevin Gross. CLARENCE KELLY Clarence Kelly passed away at Sunset Haven, Welland, Ontario on Friday, Feb. 6, 1998. He is survived by his wife Beth, his children Stan and his wife Liz of Halifax, Violet and her husband George Campbell of Port Elgin, Julia and her husband Larry Horowitz of Bradford, Rhoda and her husband Harry Voogjary of Timmins, Kristine Kelly of Port Coquitlan, B.C., five grand- children, several nieces and nephew and his sister-in-law, Betty Kelly of RR 2, Blyth. He was predeceased by his parents Julia and John Kelly Sr., his sister Anna Mae (Mrs. B. Craig) and one brother, Jack Kelly. Mr. Kelly was employed with Atlas Steels until his retirement in 1979. Funeral mass was celebrated at St. Kevin's Church, Welland. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, Welland. VERA IRENE GIBBINGS Mrs. Vera Irene (Shobbrook) Gibbings of Huronview Home for the Aged, Tuckersmith Twp., passed away at her residence, Sun- day, March 15, 1998. She was 92. Born in Hallett Twp. on Jan. 6, 1906, Mrs. Gibbings was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Webb) Shobbrook. A homemaker, Mrs. Gibbings was the beloved wife of Percy, who predeceased her in 1980. She was a member of the Ontario Street United Church in Clinton and a past member of Ontario Street UCW, Summerhill Ladies Club and Golden Radars. Mrs. Gibbings was the dear mother of Doris Andrews of Lon- don, Robert and Donna Gibbings of Clinton and mother-in-law of Verna Gibbings of Clinton. She was also loved by 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Gibbings was predeceased by a son, William in 1989, a sister Maude Radford and two brothers Bert and Lorne Shobbrook. Visitation was held on Monday, March 16 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Beattie-Falconer Funeral Home. Rev. Willy Ziegler officiated at the funeral service, held on Tues- day, March 17 at 1:30 p.m. The eulogy was delivered graciously by granddaughter Arlene Andrews. Carrying floral tributes were Katie Hemingway, Ashley Gib- bings and Lyndsay Andrews. Pallbearers were Mrs. Gibbings' grandsons, John Gibbings, Paul Gibbings, Jamie Gibbings, Wayne Andrews, Jeffrey Andrews and Jerome Andrews. Interment will be at Clinton Cemetery. JOHN FRANKLIN BEANE John Franklin Beane of RR 4, Clinton died as a result of an accident on Monday, March 16. He was 62. Born in Hensall on March 8, 1936, Mr. Beane was the son of the late John and Gladys (Hunkin) Beane. He was married to the former Ann Devereaux. Mr. Beane was an entrepreneur, farming and logging. He was a member of Ontario Street United Church. Along with his wife Ann, Mr. Beane is survived by his children, Carol Ellen and Terry Jamieson of Beigrave, and Cheryl Jeannette and David Currie of Blyth. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters, Lawrence and Ruth Beane of Clinton, Beverley and Fell Beane of Brantford, and Marilyn Evans of Cambridge. He was a loving grandfather to Rae, Darren, Kyle, Shania, Kieth, Stacey and Chelsea. Visitation was held at the Beattie-Falconer Funeral Home in Clinton on Wednesday, March 18, from 7 - 9 p.m. The funeral service was held at the funeral home on Thursday, March 19 at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Mary Jane Hobden of Beigrave United Church officiating. Interment in Baird's Cemetery. Lion or lamb, WMS roll The WMS of Melville Presby- terian Church met at the home of Mrs. Cal Kramer for the February meeting. The hymn Yield Not to Temptation was sung. Thelma Cardiff had the devotions and prayer. The scripture lesson was Psalm 37. President Hilda Elliott conducted the business. The offering was taken and dedicated. Secretary and treasurer's reports were given. Part two of the study book was reviewed by the president. It was "The World Food Bank". Margaret McLeod read an inter- esting letter which she had received from a missionary in Africa. The roll call was answered by reading a Bible verse containing the word "lion" or "lamb". The meeting closed with prayer. The hostess and Isobel GibSon served a delicious lunch and a social time was enjoyed. Melville Presbyterian Church Women's Guild met in the church parlour on Tuesday, March 17 at 8 p.m. with Joanne King and Mary Carr preparing devotions. The parlour was decorated by many interesting articles from Ireland. Everyone was welcomed, Mrs. Carr read, "Who Was Saint Patrick." An Irish lullaby was sung. The scripture reading was Ruth 1: 6-22 followed by the singing of When Irish Eyes Are Smiling. Mrs. King told the history of the Irish people with their many hardships. An interesting video on the eastern provinces with Celtic music being played in the background was enjoyed. After reading a poem "What is it to be Irish?", Mrs. King closed this part of the meeting with prayer. President Carr opened the business part of the meeting with a St. Patrick's poem, and thanked Mrs. King for her interesting and informative meeting. The minutes of the February meeting were read and adopted. A letter was read requesting the church provide the noon lunch on Tuesday, April 7 during Holy Week. Treasurer Jean Ireland gave the report. The roll call was answered by 16 members. Many answered with a comment about Ireland. A delicious St. Patrick's lunch was served.