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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1990-11-14, Page 15PAGE 16. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1990. From the Minister’s Study True peace is only found in Jesus Christ BY DON VAIR BELGRAVE In only a matter of weeks we will again celebrate the birthday of one who the prophet Isaiah called “The Prince of Peace’’. It was only months ago that I heard a radio commentator say “Peace is breaking out all over’’. But as Christmas draws near, world tensions mount with awe some intensity. We shudder to think of all out war in the middle east, and its consequences for an entire world. Not only is there trouble in the middle east, but we hear of wars and violence erupting in places I quite frankly have never heard of before. A famous French historian esti mated that there had been 3,130 years of war, in contrast to 227 years of peace, from the 15th century before Christ to his own day. The world has seen 13 years of war for every year of peace. There is also increased violence on the home front. Brutalities which seemed only a part of big city life, now terrorize even our smaller communities. There is trouble on the interna tional scene, trouble on the home front, and great unrest within the individual human heart. How can we have what the world cries loudest for, but cannot find - this Peace that fills me; that changes me and my home, that affects my community, my country and the world? I get this kind of Peace when I receive into my heart the Prince of Peace, the Lord Jesus Christ, and confess to God that I am the sinner. He declares me to be, and in a genuine act of repentance, accept Christ’s blood sacrifice on Cal vary’s cross, and the full payment for my sin debt. From this point on, trusting the livng Christ as my saviour ard Lord, while life shall last. When I obey the gospel of Peace (Ephesians 6:15) then I have Peace with God, for I am no longer his enemy. The walls between me and God are broken down and I am reconciled to Him. This is the basis then for the Peace which God promised through Jesus, to his disciples, then and now. My dear friend, we can talk about Peace and march for Peace until we are blue in the face; we can assemble our parties on eminent intellectuals and philosophers; but the Peace of God in Jesus Christ is the only real Peace there is. It first must be the experience of the individual before there can be Peace on Earth, Good Will toward Men. Area couple weds in Auburn Pat and Patti Cronin Peace minister’s message Remembrance Day Service at Blyth United on Sunday, Nov. 11 opened with the singing of “O Canada’’ followed by the call to worship and opening prayers. Greeting the congregation was Bodie Craig. Ushers were Bill and Susan Howson and Hubert and Edelgard Hoba. Hymns were “Jesus Shall Reign’’, “Lead on O King Eternal’’ and “O God of Love, O King of Peace”. The anthem was entitled “Let There Be Peace”, sung by the senior, junior and intermediate choirs accom panied by Mrs. Phyllis Boak. It was announced that there will be an evening unit executive meeting Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m. Also, a Red Cross Blood Donor Clinic will be held Nov. 21 from 1:30 - 4:30 and 6 - 8:30 at Central Huron Secondary School, Clinton. The scripture readings were Isaiah 2 (1-5) and Luke 6 (27-36) which formed basis for the sermon en titled “Let There Be Peace”. Rev. Ramirez opened his mess age by remarking on how Remem brance Day was a very sacred day, a day when citizens gather to pay tribute to those who died in wars. He said it was quite a challenge to work towards peace in the world today - this past year being an especially tumultuous one with English against French, the native conflict and especially the last few weeks with the Persian Gulf crisis. He said there will always be war and threats of war and communi ties going against communities because there is always a constant battle going on within each one of us - good against bad. The passage from Luke challenges us to be lovers and workers of peace. “But I tell you, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you”. This was Jesus’ main command ment, the most difficult to follow, but Jesus knew that within our selves we all have the capacity to love and forgive - referring to the story of the Good Samaritan. Just before Jesus left us he said in John 14 (v.27) “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you not as the world giveth”. This peace is a different kind of peace than the one referred to earlier. By following Jesus, this peace is ours, we will always have his comfort, his love and his influence. In closing it was Rev. Ramirez’ wish that we have this peace in our hearts, in our homes and in our churches, this peace that passes all understanding, this peace that endures. McDowell - cronin Patricia Marie McDowell and Patrick James Cronin were united in marriage by Rev. Paul ross at Knox United Church in Auburn on Saturday, September 15 at 3 p.m. The bride is the daughter of Gerald and Carol McDowell of Auburn and the groom is the son of Jo and Bill Landon of Blyth and the late Lome Cronin. Given in marriage by her father, the bride chose a white, princess satin gown with puff sleeves. The gown had a scalloped neckline accented with sequins and pearls and trimmed with lace. The train was complimented with three bows and cut-out lace appliques. Patti carried a bouquet of bridal white sweetheart roses, stephanotis and hot pink kalanchoe blossoms with trailing ivy. The matron of honour was Kim Dodds, Teeswater, sister of the bride. The bridesmaids were Andrea Stevenson, Belgrave; Meri- beth Scott, Belgrave; and Cheryl Pryce, Dashwood, all friends of the bride. They wore purple cocktail - length dresses with an open back, accented with strands of pearls. The flowergirl was Michelle Mc Dowell, niece of the bride, who wore a purple and white dress, and carried a basket of bridal white sweetheart roses and purple statice. The girls carried bouquets of bridal white sweetheart roses and hot pink kalanchoe blossoms with trailing ivy and accented with dusty miller. The best man was Dave Wright, Toronto, friend of the groom. Ushers were Kevin Coultes, Blyth, friends of the groom; Ron Mc Dowell, Belgrave, brother of the bride; and Tom Cronin, Brussels, brother of the groom. They were dressed in waist-length jackets with grey and black pin-striped trousers with black cummerbunds and bow ties. The ringbearer was Mitchell Skinn, nephew of the groom, Wingham who wore a black suit with black cummerbund and bow tie. The bride's mother chose a jewel green dress with satin sash draped from the shoulder and fastened with sequins at the waist. The groom’s mother chose a silky, two-piece aqua dress. The organist for the day was Florence Wightman and the soloist was Alison Coultes who sang, “Love Me, That’s All I ask of You”, “The Greatest Gift”, and “Evergreen”. The scripture was read by Nancy Pickell, friend of the bride. Special guests were the bride’s grandparents Jack and Elva Arm strong and the groom’s grand mother Marion Gamble. A dinner and reception followed at the Blyth Community Centre. ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA REV. DAVID FULLER, B.A., M. DIV. November18 Pentecost24 HOLY COMMUNION Blyth 9:30 a.m. Brussels 11: 15 a.m. HURON CHAPEL MISSIONARY CHURCH PASTOR JAMES H. CARNE AUBURN 526-7515 10:00 a.m. - Family Bible Hour 11:00 a.m. - Morning Service 8:00 p.m. - Evening Service Tuesday, 4:15 - Kids’ Klub Wednesday - Livestyle Evangelism Friday, 7:30 - Youth BLYTH CHRISTIAN REFORMEDCHURCH HIGHWAY4, BLYTH DR. W. H. LAMMERS Sunday at 10a.m. and 2:30p.m. Sunday School 11:00a.m. The Church of the “Back to God Hour’’and “Faith 20” Back to God Hour 10:30a.m. CKNX Sunday Faith20 5:00a.m. Weekdays,GlobalT.V. ALL VISITORS WELCOME Melville Presbyterian Church BRUSSELS Rev. Carolyn McAvoy 11:00 a.m. - Morning Service - Sunday School 9:30 a.m. * Belgrave Service We welcome you to come and worship with us! BRUSSELS UNITED CHURCH Rev. Cameron McMillan Church Office 887-6259 Manse 887-9313 &11:00 a.m.Morning Worship Sunday,“Parable of the Talents” November 18 Church School Nursery 9:30 a.m.Ethel Worship Service Church School Blessed is the man whose trust upon the Lord relies. Londesboro United Church Anniversary Service SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18 11:15 a.m. Special music, special speaker: William A. Andrews, former professor of environmental science at the University of Toronto. Sermon: “A Christian Approach to the Environment” 12:15 p.m. - Coffee, Treats and Fellowship Hour