REFLECTIONS

by Allan Shakotko on behalf of Biggar Associated Gospel

Church. Have you ever had a hard time knowing what kind of gift to give someone? There was a man who always gave a gift that was never given back and always cherished. We read about him in Acts 4:3637, his name is Barnabas which means ‘son of encouragement’.

Barnabas was such an encourager that he was given this name by the apostles of the early church.

Barnabas was the type of person you couldn’t encounter and leave without feeling better. The first mention of Barnabas is that he sold his property in Cypress and brought the money to help out the persecuted and displaced Christians in Jerusalem. Later on when the chief persecutor of the church, Saul, had a life changing encounter with Jesus Christ on the road to Damascus, it was Barnabas who stood with him as Paul and convinced the apostles his conversion was authentic. The story of Barnabas recorded in Acts includes ministering to and encouraging the persecuted church in Cypress and

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Cyrene. Barnabas also took a young apostle and mentored him when he deserted his mission team and this young man later wrote the gospel of Mark. Only eternity will reveal how people have been touched by encouragement, like the person who was ready to give up on their job or schooling and someone’s words helped them to keep going. There have been families that didn’t know where their next meal would come from and a neighbour or friend showed up with help. We have all heard stories of people who have suffered deep loss being uplifted by the prayers, words and scriptures shared by a caring person. Children blossom when they hear words telling them they have great worth and they are loved.

If you are in need of encouragement today I hope and pray that you will receive a Barnabas gift.

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CLUES ACROSS

1. Commoner

5. Tea leaf

11. They save you a table

14. Submissions

15. Secretly revealed

18. Personification of the sea (Norse)

19. Unreal

21. No seats available

23. Bangladeshi currency

24. Leaders

28. Famed garden

29. Denotes past

30. Not living

32. Midway between south and southeast

33. Small island (British)

35. Woman (French)

36. Wife

39. Two-toed sloth

41. Blood group

42. Soaks

44. Biu-Mandara language of Cameroon

46. Japanese prefecture

47. Place to be during a rock concert

49. Fully grown humans

52. Emaciation

56. Sparkling

58. Fruits you peel

60. Derived from a noun

62. Popular items to grill

63. Port in Yemen

CLUES DOWN

1. Before

2. Actress Dunham

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3. This (Spanish)

4. Director Peter

5. Dominant

6. English artists’ society (abbr.)

31. Young woman

34. Red-brown sea bream

36. Messenger ribonucleic acid

37. Comprehends

38. Walk with confidence

40. Home of the Flyers

43. Appetizer

45. News organization

48. Source of the Nile

50. A way to march

51. Soluble ribonucleic acid

53. Egyptian bull-god

54. Children’s author Blyton

55. Baseball pitching stat

57. Rude young person

7. NY Giants legend

8. It’s in the ground

9. No No No

10. Pesky insect

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12. DanishAmerican muckraking journalist

13. Kids love to do it

16. Good Gosh!

17. Fakes

20. A citizen of Denmark

22. Mystic syllable

25. Commercial

26. Letter of the Hebrew alphabet

27. Helpers

29. Water (French)

58. Table napkin

59. Monetary unit in Asia

61. One-time AL MVP Vaughn

MRS. ELIZABETH (BETTY) BATEMAN

FEBRUARY, 1930 - JULY, 2023

Mom passed away July 7, 2023 at the Kerrobert Health Center. Where was treated with exemplary loving care. Mom was predeceased by her husband Ken Bateman, her mother & father (Olive & Clinton Smith, Perdue), dad's parents (Myrtle & Dan Bateman, Kelfield), and her sister in law’s families, (Fred & Laureen Summach & Doug & Myrna Rasmussen) and her good friend, Faith Weese. She is survived by her kids Barry, and Dianne (husband Gord), Candice, Ashley, and grandson Billy and family, several nieces born

Summach (Colleen, Cheryl, Shawna, Candy, and Marnie) & Rasmussen (Lynn & Al). Mom came to Kelfield after Normal School for her first job as teacher where she met and married dad, her longest as farm wife, a decade as school bus driver, and occasional post mistress helper. Mom was independent. And deeply valued her friendships. She was able to drive and look after herself until she was over 90! There will be a memorial at 2 pm, July 22, 2023 at the Kelfield Community Hall.

IN MEMORY of EILEEN ALLEN (nee KENNEDY) DECEMBER 24, 1927 - JULY 13, 2023

With great sadness we are announcing the passing of Eileen Allen. Eileen passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Glengarda Hospice in Saskatoon July 13th, 2023 at the age of 95. Eileen was born in St. Paul’s Hospital in Saskatoon to Russell and Elsie Kennedy. She grew up on the farm west of Biggar with her sister Dorothy (Larlham) and brothers Dave and Don Kennedy. Eileen loved the farm, especially the horses, dogs and cats. She attended Normal school in Saskatoon to become a Teacher. She taught combined grades from 1 to 12 in one room country schools in the Biggar area, often riding her horse to school.

Eileen met Glen Allen, fell in love and married May 28th, 1955. She was a loving Mother to 6 children, a Sister, Aunt, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Great Great Grandmother and Friend.

Eileen was a long-time resident of Biggar, and also lived in Cabri, Frontier, Landis and Allan. She taught school in all of these places except for Allan. After Eileen and Glen retired, they moved to Allan, SK where they owned and operated the Allan Bowl and Recreation Center for 14 years.

Eileen spent many hours knitting, reading, puzzling, card playing, watching sports on TV (Blue Jays were her favorite team!), bowling, playing Bingo and spending time with family. Eileen and Glen loved to go to old time dances. One of Eileen’s favorite fun dances was the Chicken Dance!

Eileen and Glen moved to Preston Park Retirement Home in Saskatoon in Sept. 2016. Glen passed in December of 2016, and Eileen remained living at Preston Park until she went into hospital May 9th, 2023.

Eileen is survived by her sister Dorothy Larlham, Daughters Wendy, Brenda, Glenna (Bruce); sons Wayne (Josee), Rob (Lisa) and Dave (Aggie).

Grandchildren: Christine (Chris), Shannon (Darren), Brent (Colleen); Sean and Jessica; Renee (Sean), Jamie (Dave), Tyler (Jessica); Michael, Lori (Scott), Matthew (Nicole); Chase; Tenisha, Jailyn (Craig), and Moss.

Great Grandchildren: Kaden, Kayla; Eric, Bryn; Emily (Justin), Sydney, Carter; Ashlyn, Rayan; Sonny, Sid; Lily, Walter; Owen, Ocean, Dre; Logan; Nicolas, Teresa, Emma, Ariel and Alex. Great Great Granddaughter: Paisley

Eileen was predeceased by her parents Russell and Elsie Kennedy, Brothers Dave and Don Kennedy, Husband Glen Allen and Son-in-law

Lyle Heron.

Eileen will be deeply missed by her family and all the knew her!

Donations In Eileen’s memory may be directed to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice. A Funeral Service for Eileen will be held on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at 2:00PM at the United Church in Biggar, SK. Arrangements entrusted to Gerein Funeral Service. 306.948.2669.

Alice Jane Morrow

MARCH 19, 1940 - JULY 6, 2023

Alice Jane Morrow aged 83 years of Stettler, Alberta, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Thursday July 6, 2023 in Edmonton, Alberta. Jane was born on March 19, 1940 in Dinsmore, Saskatchewan, and is predeceased by her parents William and Gladys Burley and her brothers Gordon and Richard Burley. She is survived by her 6 children: Cheryl Hurlburt, Kelly (Shelley) Hurlburt, Michele (Nolan MacKay) Hurlburt, Kurt (Tanya) Hurlburt, Owen (Valentyna Matyushenko) McKeith, and Bobbie (Chris) Nutbrown—as well as 22 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Jane lived an incredibly full life and her loss is beyond measure for those who were touched by her kind, generous nature, and fierce spirit.

Jane’s Celebration of Life will be held on Monday July 24 at 1:00PM at Stettler Funeral Home, located at 4707 - 70th Street in Stettler, Alberta, with a luncheon to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Jane’s name to the Stettler Veterinary Clinic, 4605 – 51 Ave, Stettler, AB T0C 2L0; St. Albert Supportive Living, - Foyer Lacombe Covenant Care Hospice, 1st Street Vital Ave, St. Albert, AB T8N 7J6; and the Stettler P & H Grain Elevator, Box 1437, Stettler, AB T0C 2L0. Condolences may be sent to the family, please visit www.stettlerfuneralhome.com. Stettler Funeral Home & Crematorium entrusted with the care and funeral arrangements 403-7423342..

St. Gabriel roman CatholiC ChurCh 109 - 7th Ave.W, Biggar Father Edward Gibney Parish Phone: 306-948-3330 our lady of fatima CatholiC ChurCh, Landis

Saturday Mass.......7:00p.m.

Sunday Mass....... 11:00a.m.

Sunday Mass.......9:00a.m.

Presbyterians, Anglicans and Lutherans

St.Pauls Anglican Redeemer Lutheran 205 4th Ave. E 319 7th Ave. E

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Rev. Daphne Bender Pastor’s cellular Phone: 1-306-621-9559 Office Phone: 306-948-3731 (Messages are forwarded to Pastor’s phone immediately)

Biggar associated gospel church 312 - 8th Ave.W. and corner of Quebec St., Biggar

Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

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No Services for July

Next Church Service is August 13, 2023 For Emergency Service please call the Church office phone.

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BIBLE STUDY 10:00a.m.

CHURCH SERVICE 11:00a.m. 320 - 6th ave.east contact: 306-948-2481

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NEW HORIZONS 117 3rd Ave. W, Biggar For more info - Philip Watson - 250-487-8476