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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2010-09-09, Page 16PAGE 16. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2010. School Board’s Reid retires By Pastor Brent KipferBrussels Mennonite FellowshipWhat is your family’s mission? In the movie,The Incredibles,a superhero named Frozone and his wife are getting ready for a dinner date. Frozone shifts gears as he realizes that their city is under attack by a destructive robot. He calls to his wife, “Honey! Where is my super suit?” “What?” his wife answers. “Where is my super suit?!” Frozone repeats as a helicopter crashes down behind him. “I? Uh? Put it away,” his wife calls back. “Why do you need to know?” “I need it!” Frozone answers, beginning to frantically search the room. “Uh uh,” his wife chides, “Don’t you think about runnin’ off to do no derring-do. We’ve been planning this dinner for two months.” “But the public is in danger!” “My evening is in danger,” his wife responds. Unable to stand it any longer, Frozone bursts out: “You tell me where my suit is, woman! We are talking about the greater good.” “Greater good?” she replies. “I am your wife. I’m the greatest good you are ever gonna get!”What should get the priority? Arelaxing candlelight dinner in a nice restaurant – or saving their city? What is the core mission of a family? Who is right? Both! Frozone and his wife each understand part of it. His wife understands the inner mission of the family. Frozone knows the outer mission. God has given every family an incredible mission to carry out in this world – and it includes both an inner and an outer dimension. Both are essential. You can see it in the promise that God made to Abram so many years ago. Genesis 12 describes how God called Abram and Sarai to go to a new land, where their family would grow and become a great nation. Although they are well past child- bearing years, God makes a promise to this elderly childless couple that has at least two dimensions. First, the Lord wants to bless them. This connects to their inner mission, what happens within the family. Second, God wants to bless others through them, so he says, “All peoples on earth will be blessed through you.” Our mission reaches beyond us to touch the world. That is our outermission.This has been God’s plan for families from the beginning. Throughout the Scriptures you can see the inner mission of the family lived out where: • Family members protect each other, as Miriam did for her baby brother Moses. • Family members help each other find their identity, as Jacob affirmed his son Judah’s gift of leadership. • Husbands and wives express love and devotion to each other, like Solomon and his wife in the Song of Songs. • Family members pass on faith in Jesus, as Eunice and Lois did for their son and grandson, Timothy. • Family members teach work skills, like Joseph taught carpentry to Jesus. We live out much of our family mission around the dinner table, giving help with math homework, coaching children through a conflict, playing Scrabble or going for a walk together. With God in charge of our family life, this mission can be a great blessing. Here, we can taste the grace, peace and joy of the kingdom of God, learn how to build relationships, give and receive loveand gain strength for our work in theworld. This inner mission of the family is crucial, but it is not enough. God has created us for a larger purpose – to reach beyond ourselves to bless others. In the Bible, you can see it in: • Abram and Sarai, who gave hospitality to three strangers that showed up on their doorstep. • The wide variety of work that God’s people do – from Tubal- Cain working in bronze and iron, to David’s shepherd work, to Lydia’s fabric dying, to Paul’s tent- making. • Esther, who stands up for what is right before the king of Persia with the encouragement of her cousin Mordecai. • Disciples who go far from home to tell others the good news of Jesus. How does your family live out the mission that God has given to you?God promises: I will bless you...and you will be a blessing. At the Avon Maitland District School Board meeting on August 30, the board was advised of Education Director Chuck Reid's intention to retire after more than 30 years serving public education. He also decided that he would step down as the Director effective immediately. Chair Jenny Versteeg said, “We are grateful to Chuck Reid for his service to our board and we wish him all the best in his retirement.” Trustees will now begin the process to find and appoint a new Director of Education. During this process Superintendent of Education Ted Doherty has been appointed interim director. From the Minister’s StudyFamilies must balance inner and outer missions Please join us for worship SUNDAYS Morning Service 10:00am Evening Service 7:30pm BLYTH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Pastor John Kuperus Hwy. 4, Blyth A farewell evening for Pastor John Kuperus will be on Friday, September 10th at 7:30 pm at the Blyth Public School. All are welcome!! ............................ Teen Challenge Choir will be coming to the Blyth CRC on Sunday, September 14th at 10:00 am. Everyone is invited to be inspired by their music and testimonies! Youre Invited to come worship with us Sunday, September 12 Brussels Public School at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday School for children 4 to 11 years of age (mornings only) Childcare provided for infants and toddlers Coffee & cookies after the morning service For additional details please contact: Steve Klumpenhower 519.887.8651 Rick Packer 519.527.0173 Chris McMichael 519.482.1644 BRUSSELS - ETHEL PASTORAL CHARGE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA Sandra Cable, Worship Leader Church Office 519-887-6259 E-mail - beunitedchurch@gmail.com Sunday, September 12 Ethel United Church Worship Service - 9:30 a.m. Brussels United Church Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. Celebrating our Christian Faith together in worship Sunday School starts up again in both churches Sunday, September 12 All children welcome. THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA Welcomes you to come and worship with us Trinity, Blyth 9:15 a.m. 519-523-9595 St. John's, Brussels 11:15 a.m. 519-887-6862 Sunday, September 12 getlivingwater.org Pastor: Ernest Dow ~ 519-523-4848 Living Water Christian Fellowship 10:30 a.m. ~ Worship & Sunday School at Blyth Public School, corner of King & Mill Christ-centred, Bible-believing, Fellowship-friendly, Growth-geared Sept. 12: Ps. 119:9ff Buried Treasure: Unlocking the Riches of God’s Word Bible Sunday Visit our Home Baking booth at Thresher’s! You are welcome at Brussels Mennonite Fellowship 250 Princess Street, Brussels 9:30 am Together for Worship 10:45 am Coffee Break 11:00 am Sunday School for all ages Noon Potluck Fellowship Meal Sunday, September 12 Pastor Brent Kipfer 519-887-6388 brusselsmennonite@on.aibn.com YOU ARE WELCOME 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:30 a.m. - Sunday Morning Worship Mid-week Bible Study C H U R C H O F G O D ,ANDERS O N , I N D I A N A Timeless Truths For Today 308 Blyth Rd. E., Blyth Pastor Les Cook ~ 519-523-4590 Blyth Community Church of God Corner of Dinsley & Mill Street Blyth United Church Sunday, September 12 No service. Join us at the Thresher’s Service 9:30 am at Shed 3 Sunday, September 19 Sunday School Kick-off Office: 519-523-4224 Rev. Gary Clark All Welcome MELVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH BRUSSELS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Wheelchair accessible ~ Nursery care available 519-887-2664 10:00 am - Sunday Morning Worship - Sunday School 119 John’s Ave.,Auburn 519-526-1131 www.huronchapel.org Sunday School begins again at 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship Service Guest Speaker: Rev.Eugene Neudorf The 28 Day Spiritual Housecleaning continues Join us at 10:30 am on Sunday morning to learn more about this month-long adventure!