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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2007-10-25, Page 26By Rev. Sandra Yule,Duff’s, Walton and BluevaleUnited ChurchesAs an ordained minister in the United Church of Canada, I have “been set apart to the office and work of a Minister of Word, Sacrament, and Pastoral Care”. This at first sounds very pompous, but in reality (for me anyway) it all collapses into the word servant. I have been called as a servant or disciple of Christ to share my understanding of the Christian faith, to join in the celebration of ritual with others and to offer myself to others through pastoral care. If you ask me which of the three ismy favourite I couldn’t pick one overthe other. However, if you ask me what I spend most of my time doing, it would be pastoral care. If you ask me what the core lesson I have learned through pastoral care is I would have to say that healing is the central goal of life. I am not speaking of physical healing but holistic healing. It is the desire inour inner being to have a life that isone of integrity, wholeness and innerpeace. The psyche, it would seem, has an intrinsic tendency toward healing or in other words a desire-to- wholeness. Is it possible to experience this holistic way of being? I believe there are a few things we can practise that will help us along the way. They are:1. Attend To Your Whole PersonNeeds: According to the time- honoured metaphoric classification, we are ‘body, mind, and spirit. We must care for our needs in each of these areas every day. 2. Be Truly Present To This Moment: Life happens right now in the present moment. Most of us are so preoccupied with the past or the future we miss the joys of today. Don’t miss the opportunities of giving others your undivided attention. It is the best gift you can give to anyone. 3. Open Yourself Up To The Divine: Whatever religious tradition you follow, share it with others but be open and respectful in letting others share their faith with you. Try to always remember that our spiritual life is relational in its expression. When you open yourself up to the Divine - the Divine opens up to you. 4. Listen To Your Intuition: The American mythology professor Joseph Campbell stated it well when he said, “follow your bliss”. Theemphasis here is on “your bliss’.You can only truly be happy if youare true to yourself. 5. Create. We are co-creators with God so make time for your creative side each day. 6. Love Yourself: You are a uniquely created soul, with a particular potential to contribute to this world. What is it that you can do, must do, if you are to fully express your potential? 7. Gratitude: Keep a gratitude journal. This world is an amazing place and we have so much to be grateful for. Everyday there are things that happen to us, and for us, that make us grateful. Take time to think about for whom or what you are grateful. Make sure you also take time to write your blessings down in your gratitude journal. 8. Love God with all your heart and love your neighbour as yourself. Follow this Golden Rule which is found in every major faith tradition in the world and you will never go wrong. The October meeting of the Melville Guild was held in the church parlour on Tuesday evening, Oct. 16 with 11 members present. Alice Marks opened the meeting with the call to worship and the scripture, Psalm 100 was read. Mrs. Marks led in prayer and the hymns For the Fruits of His Creation was sung. Dona Knight read the meditation Giving Thanks for the Bible and Mrs. Marks read a story Why Farm Women Age Fast. The topic,Thanksgiving, was read by Mrs. Knight and Mrs. Marks led in prayer. The hymn We Plough the Fields and Scatter was sung and the Mizpah Benediction was repeated to close this part of the meeting. President, Mary Carr read a story, My Thanks For Others. The minutes of the September meeting were read and approved. The treasurer’s report was read by Jeanne Kirkby and the WMS report was read by Leona Armstrong. The board of managers has asked the Guild to provide refreshments to follow the Scott Woods Concert which will be held at Melville Presbyterian Church on Dec. 15. Tickets are available from all board of managers. The roll call was answered with everyone telling what they did to celebrate Thanksgiving. Mary Carr and Cathrine Campbell will be in charge of the November meeting. Eluned McNair moved to adjourn the meeting. Lunch was served by Mrs. Marks and Mrs. Knight. PAGE 26. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2007. Like so Grandma Betty Graber Watson lends a helping hand as eight-year-old Jordan Graber puts in her bid for an item at the Brussels United Church silent auction this past weekend. (Vicky Bremner photo) 11 attend Guild meeting From the Minister’s StudyHelp you on the way to holistic healing 308 Blyth Rd. E. ~ Pastor Les Cook 519-523-4590 B l y t h C o m m u n ity Church of God C H U R C H O F G O D ,ANDERS O N , I N D I A N A “The Church is not a building, it is people touching people Sunday School 9:45 a.m. - Christian Education for all ages 11:00 a.m. - Worship Service Mid-week Bible Studies See you Sunday! BRUSSELS - ETHEL PASTORAL CHARGE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA Sandra Cable, Worship Leader Church Office 519-887-6259 E-mail - bepc@wightman.ca Sunday, October 28 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 MELVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH BRUSSELS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 Wheelchair accessible ~ Nursery care available Rev. Cathrine Campbell - 519-887-9831 11:00 am - Sunday Morning Worship - Sunday School 9:30 am - Sunday Belgrave Service THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA Welcomes you to come and worship with us SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 Trinity, Blyth 9:30 a.m. 519-523-9595 St. John's, Brussels 11:15 a.m. 519-887-6862 Corner of Dinsley & Mill Street Blyth United Church Office: 519-523-4224 Worship Service and Sunday School ~ 11 a.m. Guest Speaker: Rev. John Roberts Sunday, October 28 All Welcome Anniversary Service Sunday 9:30 a.m. - Family Sunday School 10:30 a.m. - Morning Worship Service 7:30 p.m. - Evening Worship Service Wednesday 6:30 p.m. - Olympians (JK to Grade 6) 7:00 p.m. - Youth and Adult Bible Study HURON CHAPEL EVANGELICAL MISSIONARY CHURCH Auburn - 519-526-1131 PASTOR DAVE WOOD Please join us for worship SUNDAYS Morning Service 10:00am Evening Service 7:30pm BLYTH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Pastor John Kuperus Hwy. 4, Blyth getlivingwater.org Pastor: Ernest Dow ~ 519-523-4848 Oct. 28: Philippians 2:12ff Living Water Christian Fellowship at Blyth Public School, corner of King & Mill 10:30 a.m. ~ Worship & Sunday School Christ-centred, Bible-believing, Fellowship-friendly, Growth-geared 1st & 3rd Mondays - Prayer Warriors Tuesdays - Wingham Small Group Youth: Mondays - Senior - Fridays - Junior Mondays 5 pm at BPS: GODROCKS! ages 4-6 “Finding Joy & Purpose in God’s Work”