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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1990-05-09, Page 16And she huffed and she puffed The painted face can’t hide the determination on Jenny Ritchie’s face as she attempts to blow out al I these candles in one puff. The game was one of attractions at Blyth United Church Garage Sale last Friday night. Lay minister conducts service 300 UCW members meet Greeters for the May 6 Sunday service were Mary Walden and Deanna Snell. In the absence of Rev. Ramirez, who was attending London Confer­ ence, Harvey Snell and Martin Baan conducted the worship ser­ vice. The scripture reading was John 17 (1-21) and Ephesians 4 (1-12). The senior choir’s anthem was “In Shadow, in Sunshine’’ accompanied by Mrs. Phyllis Boak. During the children’s time, Harvey Snell presented the topic, “Gar­ dening” establishing that in order to get life out of seeds, they need attention, light and water. God’s garden is this whole world and He sent Jesus into this garden to bring life, to show us how to have a better life, and howto grow in God’s love. Jesus planted the seeds of life in the world, leaving his word - the Bible - with us. There are many workers in God’s garden who spread the seed of life: Mr. Baan, ministers, missionaries, Sunday School teachers, choirs, and our­ selves, who can have Jesus’ love in our hearts and show it to others. If we all work together, we can plant the seeds of love and make God’s garden grow. Brenda Burkholder was in charge of Junior Congregation following ihe story. Linda Meier Tea for two was Nursery leader. Special an­ nouncements included a reminder of the Sunshine Unit meeting on May 10 at 2 p.m. The Huronview Blossom Tea Bazaar and Bake Sale will be held Friday, May 11, 2 - 4 p.m. at Huronview. Next Sunday is Mother’s Day, there will be bap­ tism at this service. Martin Baan gave the sermon entitled “Together - In the Prayer of Christ”. In the scripture reading, Jesus prays to his Father to glorify him, to preserve his apostles and all other believers “that they all may be one, that as thou Father art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us, that the world may believe that thou has sent me”. Mr. Baan emphasized the impor­ tance of prayer giving reasons why we should pray. First, we should pray because it is one of God’s commandments and secondly - because Jesus prayed. Jesus pray­ ed prayers of thanks, praise, for help, and for others. Mr. Baan said that when we pray we think of God as being off in the distance, rather we should realize that He is right among us. He stressed the importance of Chris­ tians having one mind, one spirit, becoming our body and that we are called to be one. How can we be separate he asked, when verse 5 states “There is one God, one faith, one baptism”. We must show unity and demonstrate love one for another and if God is Lord of our lives, we will be able to do this and the world will believe that Jesus came. There are many disturbing things happening in the world - for instance - the taking' away the basis for our moral standards when they removed prayers from our schools and that we should pray about this situation. We should also pray for the further spread of God’s word, as there is a real hunger for it today especially in countries such as South Africa and Russia. Mr. Baan pointed out that if you feel you can’t do anything else, you can pray “that they all may be one” and he urged those who can spread the word - the message of God’s love - to do so. “God has no hands but your hands, he has no gifts but your gifts.” Following his message the offer­ tory plates were passed by Cliff and Kriss Snell, Hubert Hoba and Millar Richmond. The service clos­ ed with the singing of the hymn “The Church’s One Foundation”, benediction and choral response “God Loves You”. One of the special projects of United Church Women is known as Medical Electives. At their April Special Event, held recently in the Kirkton-Woodham Community Centre, about 300 members from Huron and Perth counties heard Tim Griffioen of Kitchener tell about his experiences as a senior medical student in Nigeria. He was introduced by Dr. John McKim of London and Western University who told the history of this programme and who now directs it. Tim discovered many differences between medical prac­ tice there and in Canada, not the least of which was the tremendous number of people dependent upon each practitioner. While there were both government and mission hos­ BRUSSELS UNITED CHURCH King Street 887-9313 Rev. Cameron McMillan Mother’s Day - May 13 10:45 a.m. - Music by the Intermediate Choir 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Baptism Service Church School Lord God, bless our homes and families ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA REV. DAVID FULLER, B.A., M. DIV. May 13,1990 Easter 5 HOLY COMMUNION Blyth 9:30 a.m. HURON CHAPEL MISSIONARY CHURCH AUBURN PASTOR JAMES H. CARNE 526-7515 10:00 a.m.-Sunday School 11:00 a.m.-Morning Service 8:00 p.m.-Evening Service Wed.-Discipleship Training Fri. 7:30-Youth Sat. 10:30 a.m.-Kids Klub BLYTH CHRISTIAN REFORMEDCHURCH HIGHWAY4, BLYTH Rev. W.H. Lammers Sunday at 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. SundaySchool 11:00a.m. The Church of the “Back to God Hour” and “Faith 20” Back to God Hour 10:30a.m. CKNX, Sunday Faith 205:00a.m. weekdays, GlobalT.V. ALL VISITORS WELCOME Melville Presbyterian Church BRUSSELS Rev. Carolyn McAvoy 11:00-Morning Service SundaySchool 9:30 a.m.-Belgrave Service Community Breakfast at Golden Lantern Restaurant May 12-8:00a.m. GuestSpeaker-Bruce McCall We welcome you to come and worship with us! HURON SUPERIOR MEMORIALS ‘ ‘ Established over 60 years” “Evening appointments available” Serving Blyth, Brussels and all of Huron County Neil Elliott 153 High Street, Clinton Bus. 482-9441 Res. 482-1748 pitals in large centres, those living in outlying villages were served by a small clinic with a dispenser, and occasional visits by a doctor. Slides helped the women understand something of what Tim had en­ countered. Carolyn Hoshel of Donegal expressed the very sincere appreciation of everyone. The evening started with a very lively sing-song led by Lloy Grose of Shakespeare with Agnes King of Woodstock at the piano. President Verna Burgin of Kirkton welcomed those present, and introduced the four local presidents of Centralia, Elimville, Thames Road and Zion West who had made all the arrangements for the meeting, and served refreshments during the break. Brussels 11:15 a.m. Members of Brussels 11 4H Club served tea to the residents of Rammeloo’s Rest Home in Blyth on Saturday afternoon. From left, standing, are: Michael Rammeloo, Michael Laffin, Willy Laffin, Heather Somers, Laura Douma, Andrea Rammeloo, Victoria Richards. Enjoying the friendly service are seated, from left: Margaret Somerville and Marion Wright.