The Citizen, 2003-05-21, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2003.
Tenpas family greets at Melville service
Arriving at Melville Presbyterian
Church for the Sunday morning
service, one couldn’t help but steal a
glance at the ropes and suspended
chairs of the workers and estimate
their progress to repair the church
tower. Apparently rain and threat of
lightning has been slowing their
work. Entering congregants were
greeted in the vestibule by Brian and
Melinda Tenpa^and their children.
After Rev. Cathrine Campbell led
the call to worship and the
congregational welcome, Matthew
Cardiff played two piano selections.
The children’s story was of two
communities' the Greenies and the
Blues. When a man came through
and blessed the children, which
turned each child the opposite colour,
the people of both communities
became tolerant of each other. The
lesson? It doesn’t matter if people
look different, because underneath
their skin they really are the same.
Acting as reader, Laura Armstrong
assisted Rev. Campbell with the
scripture reading of Acts 8: 26 - 40; 1
John 4: 7 - 21; John 15: 1 - 8. The
sermon entitled Do as I say and as I
Do was of Philip, the apostle who
took Christ’s message to Samaria
when early Christians were being
persecuted following the stoning of
Stephen. An angel appeared to him
and sent him to meet the carriage of a
very important man, a eunuch from
Ethiopia who was trying to
understand the prophecies of Isaiah.
Philip explained to him how Christ’s
life fulfilled the scriptures and then
the Ethiopian was baptized as a
Christian. Thus the message of Jesus
was extended to other countries and
peoples, because in God’s world all
people can participate.
One final important idea from the
sermon was that Christian is a noun
not an adjective. In other words
people should not just do things that
are clearly identifiable as Christian
activities but rather, being Christian,
all of the things they do should show
the influence of their Christianity.
Organist was Mary Douma. The
collection was taken up by Maurice
Douma, Dave McCutcheon and Jeff
Cardiff.
There is a Guild meeting in the
church parlour on May 20 and a
session meeting on May 21. Also,
remember the bowling with the
Sunday 'school crowd at the
Molesworth Lanes on May 24.
another time of reunion.
Since these gatherings are so rare
and so special, Isabel managed to
squeeze in another reason to party.
Sister Jean and husband Larry Lahn
had an early 40th anniversary
gathering with all the family in
attendance. They live in Hanover.
The globe was brought out so the
boys could really see that they know
folks on many sides of the world.
The coffee gang, named the
Culture Club was quite adventurous
on Monday as they took in the
scenery all the way to Seaforth. The
subject of their conversations I’m
sure would add culture to most of
us.
The United Church folks have a
dinner ticket with your name on it
for Sunday. See them.
Gather up your books for the
NEWS
Blyth Festival book sale and your
other treasures for the Brussels yard
sale on May 31.
Bye now, Betty G.W.
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FROM BRUSSELS
Well the sunshine certainly puts a
new level of energy on everyone.
The dirt is being shifted, the farm
machines are in full throttle and the
landscape changes daily. Activity in
the village is changing as well. The
number of walkers and bikers out
and about continues to increase and
the gathering on lawn chairs is now
normal. Oh it feels soooooooo good.
The traffic increase indicated that
lots of folks were available to enjoy
the long weekend. Boats and trailers
and lots of motorcycles were on tour
enjoying the sunshine and warm
weather.
Motocross season is going strong
with signs indicating that Walton is
open for the cycle year as well as
Auburn all ready and roaring to go.
It was good to check the Ontario
tourism booklet this week to see the
Blyth Festival in a full colour
picture all ready to receive visitors.
Once again we are reminded of all
the good things our area of Huron
County has to offer and all we have
to do is support and attend. Not so
hard is it?
Bryce and Chad Wheeler,
grandsons of Isabel had a very real
geography lesson this past week as
their parents were part of a family
gathering that celebrated the Smith
side of their family. Grandma’s
brother Ross with his wife Isabel
were visiting from Red Deer,
A
Fish Fry
Saturday, May 24
Good deed
Heather Bone, of Brussels, got her hair cut last Tuesday for
the first time in eight years and is donating the hair to make
a wig for cancer patients.
Saturday, May 31, 2003
9 am 'til noon
Walton Little School
CASH ONLY. NO EARLY BIRDS.
Vendors of used clothing & equipment needed. Please call
Marie Mitchell at 887-9608 or pick up an information package
at the school. All proceeds to early literacy materials.
Thank you for helping, our school to promote early literacy.
inulin mi^fir
5:00 to 7:00 pm
at Brussels Legion
Branch 218
Adults $10, Children $5, Preschoolers Free
Deep-fried fish, potatoes, salads,
dessert, etc.
Alberta and their daughter, Jeannette
Smith from Fairbanks, Alaska
joined the reunion. The maps came-
out.
Jeannette is now heading for
Johannesburg, /kfrica to join an
archeology dig that fits her life’s
work - her MA and PhD were
earned in Johannesburg so this is
Lodge welcomes
new member
Morning Star Rebekah Lodge met
on Tuesday, May 13 for its regular
meeting. New member, Sister Carrol
Fowler was welcomed.
Vice Grand Sister Elva Brown
sent flowers and a card to Sister
Hope Lowe and also to Sister
Lorraine Edwards, who is home
after having surgery.
Sisters Elva Brown and Gertie
Kellington will attend as
representatives for the inaugural
meeting at St. Marys on May 16.
The 70th anniversary celebrations
and dinner will be at the Brussels
Legion on Wednesday, May 21.
Congratulations to Sister Retta
Hoover, the Lodge’s only living
charter member, to Sister Marie
McTaggart who is receiving her 60-
year jewel and Sister Edna Pearson
who receives her 50th-year jewel.
COMING EVENTS
at the
BRUSSELS LEGION
SATURDAY, MAY 24
At 1:00 p.m. Euchre Tournament
downstairs. Bring your own partner.
Admission $5.00 per person.
Cash Prizes. Lunch.
No Smoking Event.
SATURDAY, MAY 24
Fish Fry from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Adults: $10.00
Children under 12 $5.00
Preschool Free
Deep fried fish, potatoes, salads,
desserts, coffee
SUNDAY, MAY 25
Singles Dance from 7:00 -11:00 p.m.
Admission $8.00 per person
Enjoy "Ken Scott Orchestra"
SUNDAY, MAY 31
At 3:00 p.m. Brussels Army
Cadet Corp 2967
Annual Inspection.
Everyone welcome to attend.
Fundraising BBQ to follow.
Info and general inquiries
at 887-6562 or 887-6570
(Sarah Mann photo)