SEPTEMBER THE PLAIN FACTS a monthly newsletter of FIRST YARMOUTH PLAINS BAPTIST CHURCH

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Millman Contributors: Pastor Margaret Bell Rev. Malcolm Rust Plains family SEPTEMBER The breezes taste of apple peel.

1 SEPTEMBER 2018 THE PLAIN FACTS a monthly newsletter of FIRST YARMOUTH PLAINS BAPTIST CHURCH 6071 Fairview Road, R. R. # 4 St. Thomas ON N5P 3S8 plainschurch@rogers.com Website: Phone: Newsletter Staff Distribution: Barb Axford Technical Support: Phyllis Huffman Editor: Nancy Millman Contributors: Pastor Margaret Bell Rev. Malcolm Rust Plains family SEPTEMBER The breezes taste of apple peel. The air is full of smells to feel- Ripe fruit, old footballs, burning brush, New books, erasers, chalk, and such. The bee, his hive, well-honeyed hum, And Mother cuts Chrysanthemums. Like plates washed clean with suds, the days Are polished with a morning haze. " John Updike

2 PRAYER CONCERNS To protect the privacy concerns of our families, friends, neighbours and church family, it is requested that before names are submitted to the Pastor for prayer, or are put on the

Sylvia Lusted Cathy Tredenick Marilyn Cartwright Family of Kathy Cannady Eleanor House Janet and Dennis Dennis Angyal Sara Atkinson Janet Stewart Wayne Dale Cherie Doyon Joslyn Wilcox Jim Duffy

2 2 PRAYER CONCERNS To protect the privacy concerns of our families, friends, neighbours and church family, it is requested that before names are submitted to the Pastor for prayer, or are put on the Plain Facts prayer list, permission be sought and granted from the individuals to be named, or from family members who have been given express permission to speak on their behalf. Sylvia Lusted Cathy Tredenick Marilyn Cartwright Family of Kathy Cannady Eleanor House Janet and Dennis Dennis Angyal Sara Atkinson Janet Stewart Wayne Dale Cherie Doyon Joslyn Wilcox Jim Duffy Marilyn Smith Debbie Pratt Jim Maynard Karl Crocker Randy Paul Elsie Robins Betty Jones Ken Weir Jason Carnegie Heather Craft Sally Paul Stephen Plaunt Gary Dunn & family Family of Tom Marshman Mary Lou Pearson Jackie & Kayla Family of Stephen & Bette Mitchell Sunday Scripture Readings September 02 September 09 September 16 Mark 7: 1-23 Mark7: Mark 8: James 1: James 2: 1-10, James 3: 1-12 September 23 September 30 October 07 - Thanksgiving Mark 9: Mark 9: World Communion Day James 3: 13-4:8 James 5: In sympathy The Plains family extend sincere sympathy to Noreena and Jack Satchell on the passing of Noreena s brother Stephen Mitchell. Stephen died on July 24 and his wife Bette passed away just 17 days prior, on July 7. Stephen was 86 and Betty was 79, and they had enjoyed their home by the water at Port Lambton. The Plains Church family extends our sincere sympathy to the family of Tom Marshman who passed away on July 31 at the age of 89. Tom was the partner of Karin Abbott, dear brother of Eleanor House, uncle of Gerry and Nancy House, and Shirley and Danial Dale. Great uncle of Amy Dale, Mike Jackson and son Evan; Jamey and Heather Dale and sons Tyler and Troy; Nicholas and Julee Dale and sons Cameron and Kolton; Matthew and Lisa House and daughters, Emma and Gracie; Nicole House and Anthony Sera and children, Liam and Hazel; Christopher and Becky House and children Ethan and Bella. Tom will be greatly missed. FALL ADULT DVD STUDY STARTS SEPTEMBER 27 CHRISTIAN HISTORY MADE EASY Dr. Timothy Paul Jones takes you through the most important events in Christian history from the time of the apostles to today. He brings to life the fascinating people and events that shaped our world. This isn't dry names and dates. It's full of dramatic stories told with a touch of humor. Six Fall sessions begin Thursday September 27 at 10:30 a.m. with tea, coffee and treats. We always conclude before noon. Everyone is welcome to join us! Let Pastor Margaret know of your interest in attending or if you have any questions.

3 EVENTS FOR SEPTEMBER Sept 02 Sun 10:00 A.M. Sunday Service - Communion Sunday Sept 09 Sun 10:00 A.M. Sunday Service - Sunday school Recovenanting Sunday Grandparents Day 10:30 A.M. Sunday School Registration-followed by BBQ lunch for the church family Sept 11 Tue 1:30 P.

Roll call: Name a famous person or a person you know who is compassionate. Sept 12 Wed 8:30 A.M. After 8's Breakfast - Sunset Café Sept 13 Thur 7:30 P.M. Choir Practice resumes Sept 16 Sun 10:00 A.M. Sunday Service Sept 22 Sat 8:00 A.

3 3 EVENTS FOR SEPTEMBER Sept 02 Sun 10:00 A.M. Sunday Service - Communion Sunday Sept 09 Sun 10:00 A.M. Sunday Service - Sunday school Recovenanting Sunday Grandparents Day 10:30 A.M. Sunday School Registration-followed by BBQ lunch for the church family Sept 11 Tue 1:30 P.M. Ladies Aid Meeting - Compassion. We will watch a TED talk by Karen Armstrong who will talk about the Charter for Compassion. Roll call: Name a famous person or a person you know who is compassionate. Sept 12 Wed 8:30 A.M. After 8's Breakfast - Sunset Café Sept 13 Thur 7:30 P.M. Choir Practice resumes Sept 16 Sun 10:00 A.M. Sunday Service Sept 22 Sat 8:00 A.M. Mens Breakfast at The Buccaneer Restaurant - Followed by a tour of Lindsay Farms Vienna Line at 9:30 a.m. Contact Gerry Coull Sept 23 Sun 10:00 A.M. Sunday Service - Caring Cupboard Sunday. 2:00 P.M. Elgin Baptist Association Car Rally - Leaving from Aylmer Baptist Church Sept 27 Thur 10:30 A.M. DVD Bible Study - CHRISTIAN HISTORY MADE EASY Sept 30 Sun 10:00 A.M. Sunday Service - Service of Child Dedication for Danielle and Bill Ralf and their children Darrin, Justin and Raelynn. Oct 04 Thur 10:30 A.M. DVD Bible Study - CHRISTIAN HISTORY MADE EASY Oct 07 Sun 10:00 A.M. Sunday Service - Thanksgiving - World Communion Sunday RECOVENANTING SUNDAY- SUNDAY SCHOOL REGISTRATION Sunday, September 09, at 10:30 a.m. Followed by a BBQ LUNCH FOR THE WHOLE CHURCH FAMILY The Sunday School will provide the hot dogs and drinks Please bring a salad or dessert. CAR RALLY Scavenger Hunt- Sponsored by the Elgin Baptist Association SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, :00 p.m. leaving Aylmer Baptist Church 153 John Street South, Aylmer 4:30 Pizza supper back at the church Entry Fee: canned food or cash donation for the EAST ELGIN CORNER CUPBOARD. Contact Pastor Bell or Dan Dale for more information. Plan to join us for this FUN event. You learn something every day, if you pay attention.

4 Safety, Love, & Butterfly Wings Event Saturday, 22 September 2018 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM Celebration Pavilion in Pinafore Park Please join us!

Then together we'll release butterflies representing the women, boys, and girls who will find safety and counsel at Women's Place - Elgin's Emergency Shelter.

4 4 Safety, Love, & Butterfly Wings Event Saturday, 22 September :30 PM to 3:00 PM Celebration Pavilion in Pinafore Park Please join us! We'll look back on the past year and share what your love has made possible for families. Then together we'll release butterflies representing the women, boys, and girls who will find safety and counsel at Women's Place - Elgin's Emergency Shelter. Each $30 ticket purchased sponsors 1 butterfly - 1 woman or child. $120 sponsors a family. A tax receipt will be issued for your donation. Please know that your love will make it possible for women & children to find safety right when it is needed most - 24 hours a day at Women's Place Elgin's Emergency Shelter. Thank you for your generosity & look forward to seeing on September 22nd! If you would prefer to sponsor butterflies by cash or cheque, please pop by our community office at Suite Talbot Street in St. Thomas or call Please know that butterflies are not harmed by this event. They have been raised with care, fed, and sent gently to us for release at a time that is conducive for their migration to Mexico. There will be female and male butterflies released to help re-establish the monarch butterfly population that has been so effected by human activity. SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS 1 st Jennifer Johnson 14 th Eric Tucker 24 th Dave Chesterfield 8 th Katheryn Dale 14 th Betty Plaunt (92) 27 th Karl Crocker 8 th Matt Ferguson 16 th Gary Somerville 29 th Bonnie Zacher 11 th Simon Brekelmans 20 th Charlie Rewbotham 29 th Alyssa Carnegie 12 th Todd Noble 20 th Rebecca Carnegie 29 th Annette Proctor 12 th Bond Ruddock 22 nd Tom Lammiman 12 th Louise Sargeant ANNIVERSARIES 2 nd Greg & Tiffany Graham 17 th Ken & Judy Jacklin 6 th Gary & Marjorie Higgs 20 th Charlie & Betty Rewbotham 13 th Cecil & Mabel Somerville(71) 21 st Jamey & Heather Dale 16 th Geoff & Julie Robins 30 th Deane & Annette Proctor

5 5 Barbara Axford has asked that Church News be prepared occasionally for inclusion in Plain Facts and on our website: Since these are no longer published as news they have been re-named. Plains Church Notes 29 July 2018 With Pastor Margaret Bell on vacation, Sally Martyn, Sparta, spoke about Quakers: Their Religion and their Ways. Many Quakers left the colonies at the time of the American Civil War (late 1700s) and Jonathan Doan eventually came to this area in He then recruited others from the Niagara area, Pennsylvania and New York so that a thriving Quaker community developed in the area in 1820s and was known as The Corners. It became popular to name places after Greek cities. Aylmer was known as Troy, Corinth is to the East of Aylmer and The Corners was named Sparta. The Quakers, also known as The Religious Society of Friends, built their first Meeting House near the Quaker Cemetery across the road from the Sparta Public School. The present Meeting House on Quaker Road is their 3 rd and was built in Buildings are plain and functional with no added decoration. Part of the Christian church, Quakers focus on certain beliefs. They profess no creed believing everyone has a direct connection with God. Hence they have no hierarchy of clergy leaders and no sacraments. Their worship services are quiet. They wait in silence. Waiting for worship. Waiting for someone to be moved by the Spirit of God to speak. Often they have no music other than some songs before or after the worship time. They refuse to swear oaths but will affirm they will tell the truth. Their word is their bond. They are opposed to slavery and assisted in the Underground railway system. When there are weddings or funerals they wait in silence. A couple to be married write their own vows which they speak aloud during the silence. Everyone present signs the marriage certificate but it must also be signed by the clerk of the meeting making it legal. Funerals similarly are quiet unless someone feels moved to share a memory or honor the departed. They uphold democracy, trial by jury, the equality of everyone before God and the importance of public education. In time of war, Quakers will serve in non-combat duties. Sally was thanked by Barbara Axford with the applause of the congregation. Todd Noble was the presiding deacon and worship leader. Amy Dale, piano, provided the music for worship. Guest speakers for the next 2 Sundays will be Kathy Noble, talking about the history of the Lord s Prayer. The Rev. Paulo Andrade, Associate Pastor of Hillside church community meeting on Adelaide St South, London in the YFC Youth Centre will speak on 12 August. Malcolm Rust Plains Church Notes 19 August 2018 Wearing her purple t-shirt proclaiming, This is what a preacher looks like, Pastor Margaret Bell was welcomed back after her vacation. The shirt was a gift from the Rev. Richard Darling and his wife, Vi who visited Plains a few weeks before. Margaret commented on the changes in people s behavior and attitude on those occasions when she has worn the t-shirt or a clerical collar in the community. In those situations she also tended to be more careful about what she said and did. Reading from Ephesians chapter 5 she challenged everyone to consider the impact if we all wore shirts, This is what a Christian looks like. Of course, some are anxious not to offend and avoid putting the sign of a fish or wearing a tattoo which proclaims we are a follower of Jesus. In the process we may miss opportunities to speak of our faith and project a positive image as a Christian. Many of other faiths, Jews, Muslims and Sikhs wear distinctive religious clothing regularly. The writer to the church in Ephesus encouraged members of the Christian community to walk in love and to walk in the light, worshipping together and living thankfully. Remember, said Pastor Bell, Actions speak louder than words. Music for worship was provided by Sherry Graham at the organ and Amy Dale at the piano. Deacon Phyllis Huffman was the greeter and our sound technician was Karen Cook. Ken Greenslade and Floyd Axford also took part. Over 60 people attended. Malcolm Rust What did you learn in school today? Not enough, I have to go back tomorrow! Why was school easier for cave people? Because there was no history to study!

6 FIRST YARMOUTH BAPTIST CHURCH FINANCIAL STATEMENT as at August 31, 2018 General Fund Missions Communion Fund Sunday School Totals Income 68,205.15 2,375.86 2,448.87 130.00 73,159.88 Expenses 62,827.

6 6 FIRST YARMOUTH BAPTIST CHURCH FINANCIAL STATEMENT as at August 31, 2018 General Fund Missions Communion Fund Sunday School Totals Income 68, , , , Expenses 62, , , , Net Gain(Loss) 5, , Balance end of , , Balance as at 08/31/ , , , Notes: 1. The General Fund has a net gain as at 31st of August, 2018 of $5, Grass cutting invoices are paid up until the end of June, Total Missions income as of the end of August, 2018 totalled $2, That amount has been forwarded to CBOQ and CBM. This amount is made up as follows: CBOQ - General Budget $1, CBOQ Local Missions - $160.00; CBM - General Budget - $473.36; and CBM Sharing Way undesignated - $ The Communion fund had a net gain at the end of August 2018 of $ There is an amount from previous years of $627.13, for a total Communion Fund of $1, The designated Sunday School amount as at 31st of August, 2018 totalled $ The balance of $25 will be paid to the Sunday School Treasurer at the end of the 3rd quarter. 5. The Cemetery Fence Project has now been completed, except for the plaque to honour the donors. To date, expenses total $28, Memorial donations totalled $6,998.70, the Plains Ladies Aid and the Plains Social Committee each gave $5,000 to the project, and funds were used from the Sparta Baptist Church donation and the Gift Card Program, which covered the balance required to pay for the project. 6. There is a memorial donation for the late Peg Bell in the amount of $1,500 which is undesignated, and a balance of $ in memory of Peg for Choir Music. 8. An amount of $1,000 has been received from the Executors of the Estate of Helen (Peg) Bell, and is not yet designated. 9. There is a memorial donation for the late Earl Kipp of $100, plus $1,000 from the Estate of the late Earl Kipp. 10.There is a donation in memory of the late Tom Marshman in the amount of $ Respectfully Submitted, Shirley E. Dale, Treasurer When you are dissatisfied and would like to go back to youth, think of Algebra.

7 National Multiculturalism Day NOTE: Malcolm Rust, back row, left side, pink shirt On Wednesday, June 27th the St. Thomas-Elgin Local Immigration Partnership (STELIP) was excited to host their second annual flag raising-ceremony in front of City Hall as a part of National Multiculturalism Day. The ceremony, which featured the raising of the STELIP flag, a selection of short speeches emphasizing the historical role and continued importance of diversity and culture in St. Thomas and Elgin and the reading of a community pledge:- "As a member of the St. Thomas-Elgin community, I pledge: o To respect all members of our community regardless of gender, ethnicity, nationality, citizenship status, religion, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status; o To learn and share with others whose experiences are different from my own; o To speak out against all forms of prejudice; o To engage in and contribute to the diversity of our community and recognize diversity as our strength." Everyone was encouraged to wear something that expressed their cultural heritage: from a kilt to a soccer jersey, a hijab to a bonnet. To help celebrate this National Day STELIP produced a video that was played at the local Tim Horton s, OnRoute, and at the Galaxy Theater. St. Thomas-Elgin Local Immigration Partnership Project Coordinator Petrusia Hontar "Building welcoming, caring and inclusive communities"

8 PASTOR S PAGE Your Faith Family Tree September is back! With its arrival comes the return to school and a return to the regularly scheduled business of the Fall season. After a very warm summer, I m looking forward to wearing my jeans and socks with my shoes! I m also looking forward, as I know you are to getting into the groove of worship and spiritual nourishment. We are so grateful to Leena Sibley and Hazel Brekelmans and those who will be helping them with a brand new and exciting Sunday School season. Choir and the Breakfast groups and Ladies Aid will soon convene for another year of fellowship, fun and inspiration. If you would like to join one of those groups, just let me know and I ll hook you up! If you have ideas for a new group let me know that too! On Thursdays starting in mid-september, a group of folks will meet at the church to learn more about the history of our faith. Many people tend to think of history as a boring recital of names and dates. However this DVD presentation promises to make Christian History easier. That s the title, actually: Christian History Made Easy. It s a twelve session DVD but we re going to tackle it in two pieces: six sessions this Fall, and if we find it really interesting and fun, we ll do the other six sessions in the New Year. The DVD group meets at 10:30 on Thursday mornings. The first item of business is having a mid morning snack, along with coffee and tea in the church kitchen. We gather around the kitchen island to enjoy whatever one of the folks has contributed by way of snack, and then we bring our coffees with us into the back of the sanctuary to watch the DVD. The facilitator of the DVD discusses a topic for a few minutes and then we circle our chairs to discuss any pertinent information/questions/sharing that the topic raises in us. We close the session with prayer and housekeeping items, like, who would like to bring the snack next Thursday? We have had consistent attendance of around 10 people for the last few DVD gatherings which indicates to me that the group discussion and fellowship time is meaningful and worth sharing! So if you are available on Thursday mornings starting on Thursday, September 27 please consider joining in the fun. Don t worry if you are not a student of history! This study promises to give some of the basics and along with them will introduce us to some of the people whose faith have shaped/influenced the church, making it and us what we are today. So come and learn more about your Faith Family Tree. Let me know of your interest in attending. Blessings to you,

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APRIL MENU: Quarter Chicken Baked Beans Baked Potatoes Rolls Cabbage Salad Plains Perfect Pies Cheese Cakes Juice, Tea and Coffee APRIL 2018 THE PLAIN FACTS a monthly newsletter of FIRST YARMOUTH PLAINS BAPTIST CHURCH 6071 Fairview Road, R. R. # 4 St. Thomas ON N5P 3S8 E-mail: plainschurch@rogers.com Website: www.plainschurch.ca