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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1989-07-19, Page 16PAGE 16. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 1989. From the Minister’s Study Salvation is why Jesus came BY DON VAffi If I were to stand on a street corner and ask the passerby why Jesus came to this earth, I’m sure I would get many different answers. We need not consult any other source than the Bible for the answer to this vital question, in fact Jesus Himself in Matthew 20:28 tells us exactly why He came. Jesus Christ said in verse 28 “even as the son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give His life a ransom for many.’’ In that Jesus came to minister or to serve, we see Him as our example. In that he gave His life a ransom for many, we see Him as our Savior. Guest minister at Bly th church Baskets of orange gladioli and white mums decorated Blyth Unit ed Church for the July 16 Sunday morning service. Greeting at the door were Mari lyn and Debbie Craig. Ushers were Harvey and Deanna Snell. Supply organist Margaret Kai accompan ied the singing of three well known hymns “What a Friend we have in Jesus’’, “Softly and Tenderly’’ and “Guide me O Thou great Jeho vah’’. George Cowan, guest speak er, chose selected verses from Mathew chapters 18 and 19 as the basis for his message on the theme “Being Saved”. and Lord and as we do this, the Mr. and Mrs. Ralph de Vries Blyth couple to study at Iowa school BAKELAAR - DEVRIES Veronica Bakelaar, RR 2, Blyth and Ralph de Vries, Auburn, were united in marriage at Blyth Chris tian Reformed Church on Saturday, May 27, 1989. The groom is the son of John and Tina de Vries of Auburn and the bride is the daughter of Jim and Huika Bake laar of RR 2, Blyth. Rev. Warren Lammers officiated. Organist was Janine Buffinga, friend of the bride. Maid of honour was Mrs. Henri ette Wassenaar of Wellandport, friend of the bride. Bridesmaids were Mrs. Mary Slotegraaf of Clinton, sister of the bride and Miss Jennifer Van Raamsdonk of Georgetown, friend of the bride. If we call ourselves Christians, what is our reaction to His life first of all as our example? The world says do your own thing, fulfill yourself, acquire as much as you can, but Christianity says be Christlike, give yourself for others. There is no language in this world that speaks louder than the language of ChristlikC', self-forgett ing otherism. It has an appeal which nothing else has. Jesus was more accessible than His disciples were, and He had time to stop and meet a need, even when He was urgently on His way to meet another need. Jesus was characterized by ceaseless energy, filling His days During his talk he referred to the United Church’s statement on the subject of being saved. First, in reference to Mathew 18 (3-6) we must be bom again, made new creatures by the spirit of God. This change or regeneration comes about by allowing God into our hearts. Mr. Cowan believes this can be a gradual process and doesn’t neces sarily have to be a sudden happen ing as in Paul’s case when he was blinded on route to Damascus. Faith and repentance are necessary components in our salvation. We must receive Jesus as our Saviour Junior bridesmaid was Miss April Van Amersfoort of Blyth, niece of the bride. Best man was Rude deVries, cousin of the groom from Wood- stock. Ushers were Ben Dekker of Chatham, friend of the groom and Harvey Kikkert, friend of the groom from Whitechurch. Junior usher was Henry de Vries, brother of the groom from Auburn. Following the ceremony, a recep tion was held at Clinton and District Christian school gym. The couple travelled to Ottawa for their honeymoon and are now residing north of Wingham for the summer. This fall they will be heading for Iowa to go to school. with loving deeds. In Mark chapter 1 we find Jesus still healing many people as the scripture says “that night after the sun went down...’’ We could go on! On with examples of Jesus’ self-forgetting otherism, but if He is truly my example, what about my self-for getting otherism? Do I do for others out of genuine love? Do I do my good deeds to be seen of others, and possibly to get in return? Do I give off the top of my abundance, or do I give ’til it hurts? Does it matter who it is that needs my help? 0 that we might see the world through the eyes of Christ, and respond with the purity and self lessness of His motives. Our text also says Jesus came holy spirit moves upon our hearts and restrains us from evil, inviting us to do good and through our actions, people will see that we have a saving faith. Jesus is the key, He will give us strength to visit temptation. He longs to have all of us, but the choice is ours. At the close of the message, Mr. Cowan sang a solo, a hymn composed by Jim McCall entitled “By the Sea of Galilee” followed by benediction and choral “Amen”. Pat Nunn goes back to school Reverend Pat Nunn of Brussels conducted her final services at St. John’s Anglican Church in Brus sels and Trinity Anglican Church in Blyth on Sunday, June 25. Reverend Nunn has decided to attend university for one year to study history. She began her studies at the University of Wes tern Ontario in London on July 3. Following the end of her year there, she will decide whether she wishes to return to the ministry or teach within the church in some other capacity. Reverend Nunn was also pastor of St. Mark’s Anglican Church in Auburn until this past month when it was demolished. On September 1, Reverend David Fuller of London will be coming to fill the vacancy left by Rev. Nunn at both the Brussels and Blyth pastoral charges. Reverend Fuller, who has been minister of St. George’s, Church in London, for the past year is married, and he and his wife have a 19-month-old daughter. JOHNSTON-O’HAGAN Reg and Susan O’Hagan [Clark] of Wingham are pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Mary Beth to David Johnston, son of Bob and Marlene Johnston of Kurtz- ville. The wedding will take place at the Wingham United Church, Saturday, August 12 at4:OOp.m.Open reception to follow at the Brussels Comm unity Centre. to earth “to give His life a ransom for many.” The word ransom means the price of release. It refers to a payment to secure the release of slaves or captives from bondage. What does this all have to do with me? Human beings are under the power of sin and death (Romans 5.12) “sin came into the world because of what one man did, and with sin came death, and this is why all men must die, because all men sinneth.” People cannot free themselves from the power of sin and death. Only the shed blood of Christ on Calvary’s cross - the ransom price can do it for them. Jesus Christ has done His part, we must do ours by admitting to God our sin, repenting from our sin and receiving Christ into our hearts as Savior, and Lord, believing that He not only died for our sin but rose again from the dead. Salvation is a free gift and as a gift can either be accepted or rejected. May God help-you to make your decision for Christ now. Tomorrow may be too late. APPLEBY-CLARK Joe and Carol Clark of Wing ham are pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Debra Lynn to Larry Samuel Appleby, son of Lloyd and Lillian Appleby, R.R. #2, Blyth. The marriage will take place July 22 at Wingham United Church. Reception to follow at Brus sels, Morris and Grey Com munity Centre. UNICEF makes year-round gift giving easy. 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