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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1988-04-13, Page 22PAGE 22. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 1988. From the Minister's Study Power of the resurrection can help your life BYDONR.VAIR PASTOR, WESTFIELD FELLOWSHIP HOUR Last month, Christians every­ where observed two of the most important and inseparable events in human history, namely the crucifixion and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ died on Calvary’s cross and His blood was shed because all human beings are sinners, and therefore separated from God. Hebrews 9: 22 says in part “and without the shedding of blood there is noremission (for­ giveness) of sins. ’ ’ Jesus did for us what we could not do for ourselves. That was to pay in full for our debt of sin, to God. Salvation however, is a gift. It is Minister talks about caring The second Sunday of Easter was well attended in Blyth United Church. The sanctuary was beauti­ fully decorated with lilies, mums, hydrangeas, and daffodils. The daffodils were a reminder that it was a time to remember cancer patients. The service opened with the Goderich minister speaks at Blyth Thankoffering A large congregation (including several members of visiting U.C.W.s) joined together in a continuing “Celebration of Eas­ ter’’ at Blyth United Church on Sunday evening, April 10. The service was led by Mrs. Emily phillips. The Junior and Intermediate choirs under the direction of Mrs. Margaret Kai sang “God Can’’ and “23rd Psalm’’. They were joined by the senior choir in the singing of a very beautiful rendition of “Allelulia”. Mrs. Susan Howson introduced the guest speaker Rev. Kathi Urbasik of North Street United free and therefore cannot be earned or paid for. It must either be accepted or rejected. If you do not accept this precious and priceless gift of salvation, it will be to you as though the Saviour never died at all, for then you must spend your eternity separated from Him; there is no other plan of salvation. If however, you dotrustChrist as your Saviour, then the power of His resurrection is available to you. Think of the power it must have taken to raise Jesus Christ from the dead. The apostle Paul said in Philli- pians 3:10,* ‘That I may know Him and the power of His resurrec­ tion.” One day we shall be raised from the dead with a body fit for singing of “Rejoice the Lord is King. ’ ’ In his conversation with the children Rev. Ramirez taught them howto fold and cut a cross. They all sang, “Alleluia - Christ is Risen” as an action song. Karen Young- blut was their leader. The choir sang a beautiful medley of hymns as compiled by Eric Wild. Church, Goderich. She spoke on God’s great gift to us at Easter: He loves us so much that He gave us His Son. Do we really understand what God has done for us. When we remember and understand this we can cope with anything. This message is what will keep the Church together. Emily thanked Rev. Urbasik and invited everyone downstairs for a time of fellowship and lunch. The leaders of the two U.C.W. Units greeted everyone as they arrived. The Evening Unit ushered as well as led in worship, and the Sunshine Unit served lunch. Heaven, as His was. But for now, what does resurrection power mean to me in the nitty gritty of life? It means that I can have controloverabadtemper. Itisa powerto subdue the unruly tongue because it gets to my heart where all the gossip and evil speaking originates. Oh ... the devastation caused by an uncontrolled tongue. The power of the resurrection is sufficient to control flaming, en­ slaving passions, no matter what those passions or desires might be. In Christ we can know deliver­ ance from paralyzing fear; we can experience humility in exchange for vain pride. We can know a powertoloveinsteadofhate - to forgive regardless of whether or not anyone wants or seeks my Rev. L. Ramirez chose as his sermon’s title, “Our Church’s Witness’’, based on John’s ac­ count of Jesus’ coming to the disciples in John 20:19-22. He said that they have gathered fearfully together and locked the doors - when suddenly Jesus joined them saying “Peace be with you.” He was telling them that their past is forgotten and forgiven and assur­ ing them of the abundance of His love. He then instructed them to go out in the world and be His witnesses - saying to them, “Receive the holy spirit.” Rev. Ramirez said, “When we as a Church care for those who are less fortunate, we are witnessing as a Church, whenever we extend our care and love to others, we are witnessing.” He concluded by saying “ May we always be a caring people.” Janice Peters was in the nursery. Glen and Ruth Sauve, Emily and Karen Philips were ushers with Vera and John Hesselwood as greeters. It was announced that an important event on “Mission Interpretation” will take place next weekend with Rev. Jewitt Parr, guest speaker, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. forgiveness. It is my prayer that the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ are a reality in your heart, and thus having trusted Christ as your Saviour and Lord, you know an Rev. Richard Wurmbrand will speak on witnessing for Jesus in the Communist World at the Wellesley Community Centre on April 17 at 7:30 p.m. Projected interest was insufficient for him to come to Melville Presbyterian Church, Brussels. Blyth Christian Reformed Church HIGHWAY 4, BLYTH tJoicr /Refresh merits TCai] wifey 6a£[7 Pony or STaPle fames /Brtnp the zu/ioteftmilp A Rev. Henry Eshuis from Guelph SundaySchool 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 Open J-Louse /Brussels Jtermonite OeuowsOip invites Brussels I Comment tv Salurc/ap^BLprif pm. ever-increasing, transforming power in your heart and disposi­ tion, and character. What a glorious hope in such a dark old world ... and the best is yet to come! Melville WMS meets The April meetingof Melville Women’s Missionary Society was held at the home of Isobel Gibson with nine ladies answering the roll call with an Easter verse. Mrs. Gibson the vice-president opened the meeting with a poem, “The Easter Season” and prayer. The hymn, “My faith looks up to thee” was sung. The secretary and treasurer’s report was given. The scripture from Luke, chapter 24, verses 44 to 53 were read by Isobel Adams. Evelyn Mair read the “triumphs of Easter” and had as her topic, “The Lord is risen indeed” and prayer. Saviour again to thy dear name we raise” was sung, and Isobel Gibson closed the meeting with prayer. Tea and cookies were served by the hostess assisted by Ruth Martin and a social time was enjoyed. Help to keep a Good Home Going! Town and Country Homemakers require mature, reliable caring people with empathy for the handicapped, children and elderly clients to work as homemakers in all areas of Huron County. Duties involve meal preparation, shopping, light housekeepingandassistance with personal care. Starting wage $5.20 to $6.25 per hour depending on training and/or experience. Benefits and mileage paid. Training available. We also require people to work as housecleaners for seasonal cleaning and homehelpers for weekly cleaning. Town and Country Homemakers 357-3222 or 1-800-265-3039 HEALTH ON THE HILL- A series of bi-weekly reviews of activities at SEAFORTH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Ten Years of Service Staff members celebrating over 10 years of service this month are Betty Coleman [Personnel], Donald Matthews [Maintenance], Lillian Matzold [Switchboard], June Saldivar [Nursing] and Helen Stewart [Nursing]. Changes Will Not Effect Service Commencing on April 15, ambulance calls will be answered by Control Ambulance Communications Centrein London rather than by the hospital. All other arrangements remain the same. The calling number continues as 527-1751 and there is no change in the service provided by Seaforth District Ambulance Service which also will accommodate the local termination of an emergency line thus providing local back up service. The change results from a reorganization of district ambulance service being carried out by the Ministry. Group Activities Aid Patients Activation group programs are a highlight of activities at the hospital. Included in the activities are plant therapy which begins with planting flower seedlings thus sparking an interest in Spring. Rug hooking is underway also and the finished product will be displayed in the hospital. Set Dates For Penny Sale For many years a major source of the fund with which the Hospital Auxiliary assists the hospital is the major penny sale. This year the popular event is scheduled for April 25 to May 6 in the former Image Cleaner store, 6 Main Street S. The Draw takes place on May 7. Communications Canada Seeks Help The hospital is co-operating with the federal Ministry of Communications in a survey to locate a list of those people who would wish to take part in aproject being undertaken by the Ministry. At the moment the project involves the compilation of a list of people who have a severe speech impairment. Also being sought is a list of people who are hearing impaired and have a reading comprehension of less than a Grade 4 level. Additional information may be obtained by writing Deborah Finn, Communications Canada, Communications Research Centre, P.O. Box 11490, Station H, Ottawa, Ontario, K2H 8S2 or from the hospital.