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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2010-11-18, Page 10PAGE 16. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2010. St. Anne’s holds service Last week at St. Anne’s Catholic Secondary School was busy, exciting and full of students being inclusive and included. St. Anne’s students attended a Remembrance Day service, celebrated Huron Perth volleyball success, Pat Hartman’s success at OFSAA cross- country and their usual clubs and athletics. St. Anne’s honoured the brave soldiers of all peace-keeping missions and past wars. They learned specifically about World War I during a very meaningful assembly that they were able to share with their local veterans and Legion members. Thanks goes out to Mr. Clancy’s and Ms. Finlayson’s Grade 10 history classes for having such a powerful assembly. Also, the members of student cabinet joined many others at the Cenotaph on Nov. 11 to honour the brave men and women. It is now our responsibility to carry the torch through our prayers, words and actions. On an exciting note, the junior and senior boys participated in Huron Perth volleyball on Nov. 10 at Goderich District Collegiate Institute. In the end, the senior boys are now “challenged” against another local high school to determine who will move onto WOSAA. Also, Pat Hartman from Zurich placed an amazing 27th at OFSAA cross-country last Saturday. Many clubs are moving into full gear, preparing for upcoming awareness campaigns and fundraisers. The curling, swimming, male basketball and female volleyball teams are all beginning their seasons. Thanks for helping St. Anne’s students donate 5,000 non- perishable food items to three local food banks. By Rev. Tom Murray Belgrave United Church Last week, on Nov. 11, at the 11th hour, we stopped to remember and hold in respect and reverence, all those in our world, cultures and nations who gave their lives and living to protect, defend and preserve our way of life. Defend it, in what seems like countless wars, skirmishes and conflicts. We entered into those times so often, as history so clearly recalls, because of our inattention, negligence and lack of care of those things, political, economic and cultural going on around us. We did these things and learned what? That we continue to do them without truly working as hard to eliminate such human tragedy as we are capable of doing. We know, of what we do, or don’t. This week, on Nov. 20, we lift up for the 52nd year the children of our world. Those who are between infancy and 14 years of age, the vulnerable 27 per cent, whose well- being and special protection are at the heart of all our religious traditions. As a result, countless faith-based groups provide services to children in need; from tending to the sick, sheltering the homeless, and educating the minorities, to protecting children from abuse, exploitation and violence. It is most often the religious groups that reach children in the most deprived communities where most government and secular services do not reach. Religions are thus close to the people, but their great potential to protect the rights and promote the well-being of children has yet to be realized fully. To harness this opportunity, it was proposed in 2008 that “A World Day of Prayer and Action for Children” every year coincide with Universal Children’s Day on Nov. 20, which is also the anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. “On that day, all over the world, in every community, and in all places of worship, prayer services will be held on a common theme that relates to the well-being of children and protection of their rights. To go with the prayers, one or two common but specific, tangible and measurable actions for the survival, development and protection of children will be carried out, nation-wide or region- wide, in all places of worship or in their vicinity. Depending on local circumstances, such prayers and action may be held by particular religious denominations, as well as by interfaith groups, as appropriate,” cited on Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC). This year 30 nations picked up the challenge to host country-wide or regional events. Happily 25 of these nations are in the southern hemisphere, while only five were in the north: Belgium, Spain, Portugal, the U.S. and Mexico. I recently made the challenge for our community of faith, to help spearhead a national approach to this day as we lifted up our hopes and dreams for the children of the world this past week. I'd like to challenge all of us, to get involved and make this an annual event. As, the GNRC continues to lift up this activity, they do so encouraging movement in the following specific activities: immunizing children against infectious diseases, promoting sanitation, combating HIV/AIDS, educating parents on the importance of breast feeding, promoting birth registration, campaigns against certain harmful traditional practices, raising awareness of child rights, addressing climate change, action to promote girls’ education, peace education, ethics education, etc. The themes for prayer and action selected each year will be worthy of universal respect, and not be partisan, political or divisive. Internationally agreed human development goals for children, such as the Millennium Development Goals, could be the main focus of such action. To carry out the actions in an effective and meaningful manner, religious communities will work closely with national and local governments, non-governmental organizations (NGO’s) and relevant international organizations, such as UNICEF and other agencies of the United Nations system. A World Day of Prayer and Action for Children is, therefore, a day of solidarity among religious and secular organizations united by their common aspiration and shared vision of a world in which all our children will grow up to their full human potential, with their rights to safety, security, integrity and dignity honoured in all societies. It could potentially make an enormous difference in the lives of children, and would send a powerful signal to the whole world that religions can be a unifying force for promoting the rights and well-being of children. The main objective fits in with the U.N.’s goals of healing the planet and providing a future that helps meet the needs of one of our world’s largest demographic groups, your children and mine. Those who represent, and always have, the future we all desire. If you’d like to help cultivate a local chapter or group in support of our own nation’s involvement in this regard, please give me a call at 519-357-9207 or e-mail me tmurray@tnt21.com From the Minister’s StudyWorld Day of Prayer and Action for Children Worship Service & Sunday School at 11 a.m. CORNER OF DINSLEY & MILL STREETS MINISTER Rev. Gary Clark, BA, M. Div. All Welcome MUSIC DIRECTOR Floyd Herman, BA, M. Ed.OFFICE: 519-523-4224 Nov. 21st - “So Where Are You From?” Come decorate the church for the Christmas season. Nov. 28th - “26 Shopping Days ’til Jesus’ Birth”. Luncheon to follow service. Youre Invited to come worship with us Sunday, November 21 Brussels Public School at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. 6:30 pm - DVD series on the Book of Revelation by James MacDonald 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, November 21 Ethel United Church Worship Service and Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Brussels United Church Worship Service and Sunday School - 11:00 a.m. Celebrating our Christian Faith together in worship MELVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH BRUSSELS Rev. Elwin Garland SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21 Wheelchair accessible ~ Nursery care available 519-887-2664 10:00 am - Sunday Morning Worship - Sunday School 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 Tuesdays 7:30 pm - Wingham Small Group 1st & 3rd Wednesdays 7:30 pm - Women’s Ministry Fridays 7:00 pm - Youth Group Christ-centred, Bible-believing, Fellowship-friendly, Growth-geared Nov. 21: Jer. 23:1-6 Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Dedication “God’s Care & Tending of a Scattered Flock” Friday, Nov. 19th, 7 pm - Youth & Family Bowling in Goderich 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 THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA Welcomes you to come and worship with us Trinity, Blyth 9:15 a.m. Church Office: 519-317-4883 St. John's, Brussels 11:15 a.m. 519-887-6862 Sunday, November 21 Rev. Perry Chuipka Please join us for worship SUNDAYS Morning Service 10:00am Evening Service 7:30pm BLYTH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Pastor John Kuperus Hwy. 4, BlythHwy. 4, Blyth 119 John’s Ave., Auburn 519-526-1131 www.huronchapel.org 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship Service Guest Speaker: Rev. Gerry Wilson