The Citizen, 2010-03-18, Page 11THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2010. PAGE 11.
The World Day of Prayer Service
was celebrated by a good crowd in
Knox United Church, Belgrave on
Friday, March 5 at 2 p.m.
The service was prepared by the
Women’s Interchurch Council of
Cameroon. The theme, “Let
everything that has breath praise
God” was carried out in prayer,
scripture and hymns.
A video on Cameroon was viewed
prior to the service and gave
everyone a bird’s-eye view of this
African country.
The service was led by Gloria
Dow and assisted by Freda Scott, Pat
Hunking, Nancy Folkard, Alice
Nicholson, Barbara Anderson,
Wilma Higgins, Nancy Jardin and
Elly Dow, who gave a meaningful
reflection on the scripture from
Isaiah instructing how to praise God
at all times. Donna Shaw played the
piano for everyone to sing their
praises. A social half hour was
enjoyed after the service.
SHOOT PARTY
There were seven tables of shoot
in play on Friday, March 12 at the
Belgrave Community Centre. Prizes
were given to Verna Currie for the
high pink card; Dorothy Carter for
the second high pink card; Jane
Grasby, most shoots; Marie Stewart,
high white card; Ilene Miller, second
high white card; most shoots, Ross
Taylor. The next shoot is Friday,
March 26 at 1:30 p.m. Everyone is
welcome.
KNOX UNITED CHURCH
John and Shiela Nixon greeted
worshippers and handed out the
Service of Worship at Knox United
Church on the Fourth Sunday of
Lent, March 14.
Rev. Tom Murray welcomed the
congregation. He lit the Christ
Candle not only for the body of
Christ at Knox United but also for
Heather Pham and her family and
the families of Mr. Preston.
Congratulations was offered to
Andrew Procter on finishing his
course on carpentry and writing his
final exams and to Katherine
Coultes and Andrea Coultes
obtaining awards in figure skating.
The opening hymn was “Make
Me a Channel of Your Peace”
followed by the Call to Worship read
responsively. “All Creatures of Our
God and King” was the song of
praise. The senior choir sang, “I Will
Serve The Lord All My Days”
accompanied by Elizabeth Procter.
The children and youth went to
the front of the church and occupied
the front pew for a time with Rev.
Tom Murray. He showed different
items and asked the children what
they were. With each of the items all
that was needed was to add water to
make something to eat or drink.
After water is added it can’t be
changed back to its original state. It
becomes something brand new. We
can become brand new if we follow
Jesus. God has something in store
for each one of us helping us to be a
better person and whom we were
meant to be.
After prayer and the song for the
journey, “Give To Us Laughter”, the
children adjourned to Sunday
School.
The shared scripture was Psalm 32
and Corinthians 5: 16-21. “My Life
Flows On” was the song of creationcall. The gospel reading was takenfrom Luke 15: 1-7. God’s word to uswas entitled, “On the Way, Findingthe Lost”. It happened many yearsago in 1987, the whole North
American population hoping for a
happy ending. Hundreds of
firefighters, engineers, mining
experts, and other specialists,
laboured to save the life of one
trapped little child. Baby Jessica, a
tiny 18-month-old girl somehow
managed to fall down an abandoned
well-pipe with a narrow diameter,
which made sending anyone in after
her impossible. The little girl’s body
was wedged tight and dozens of feet
below ground.
It took 58 hours, but rescuers
finally reached and saved her. She
was finally pulled free of the
concrete straitjacket that had held
her capture. Beyond all hope she
was alive, intact, and except for a
broken leg and some nasty head
scrapes, relatively unharmed. The
drama of her being lost and then
found touched the hearts of millions
around the world. For just a moment
in time, one little girl becoming lost
and being found became a time of
rejoicing.
In today’s gospel Jesus says the
God’s joy when one of His is found,
is incomparable. He doesn’t paint a
picture of God as a righteous judge.
He depicts God as a tireless searcher
looking for the lost ones. Jesus came
to seek and save those who are lost.
The church serves as a community
for the devoted to feel ease. It’s not
its mission to be exclusive. The
greater part of the church’s mission
is to be friendly to those seeking,
offering access to God’s love and
grace.
In 1977 Habitat for Humanity
took root in America’s Georgia. It
has built over 400,000 homes
worldwide and renovated 150,000
homes. The transformation of all
those family lives is the fruit of all
the love, generosity and grace
provided them. They make a
difference in the lives of the many
whose lives they touched.
Christ died and came to save all
who are lost and offer love,
forgiveness, peace and grace to all
who seek him.
The shepherd searches for the lost
one. The well being and security of
the remaining are the responsibility
of the rest of the community; the
family who has stake in the flock.
We’re the family.
Blair Bieman and Doug Walker
took up the offering which was
dedicated. The song of commitment
and the closing hymn, “O God, How
We Have Wandered” was sung. Our
mission was read in unison.
Rev. Tom Murray prayed for Rev.
John Roberts and Kay as he
continues to heal at home.
The benediction and the sung
blessing concluded the morning
worship service. Elizabeth Procter
accompanied all of the hymns.
PEOPLE
Rev. John Roberts who was a
patient at Wingham Hospital and at
Clinton Hospital continues to make
progress at home. The community
wishes John a speedy recovery.
The community extends sincere
sympathy to Heather Pham and
children Tyler, Jordan and Joshua in
the loss of a dear husband and
father, Vu.
World Day of Prayer held at Knox United ChurchBy Linda
Campbell
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