HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1991-09-25, Page 20PAGE 20. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1991.
Church gathering
In recognition of Melville Presbyterian Church’s
anniversary, a special Beef Barbecue and evening service
was held. The weather co-operated and the more hale and
hearty in attendance gathered outside for the meal. From
left: Jacquie Glanville, Karen McCutcheon, and Wayne
Lowe.
Communion service held
From the Minister's Study
What legacy will we leave?
at Mennonite
On Sunday, September 22, the
congregation at Brussels Mennon
ite Fellowship held a communion
and foot-washing service in con
junction with the regular morning
service.
Elwin Garland was worship lead
er. Pastor Tom Warner spoke
briefly to the children, explaining
the significance of the communion
service. The sermon was based on
John 13: 1-17. Margaret MacLeod,
accompanied by Alice Brothers on
God's love, theme of service
Worship at Blyth United Church
on September 22 had as its theme
Hosea 11: 1-11 "God's Love for
Isreal". Throughout the service
including the children's story and
sermon, Rev. Ramirez compared
God's love for Isreal to God's love
for us and our love for our children
and families. God's love never
changes and therefore our love for
our families should also remain
constant.
Welcoming at the door were Ber
nice Chambers and Vera Badlcy.
The Wm. Burkholder family
looked after ushering. Kathy McNi-
chol was in charge of Junior Con
gregation and Anne Elliott was in
the nursery.
The choir, under direction of
Phyllfc Boak, led the singing and
favoured all with a lovely anthem.
Prayers were requested for the
following people in hospital as well
as those not well in their homes:
Mae McDonald, Ann Holinger,
Jack McGee, Irene Ament and
Daisy Hollister.
There were reminders of the Har
vest Bonanza Nov. 7, 8 & 9 and
Fellowship
the piano, ministered by singing a
solo.
Sunday evening a service of
singing was held. The Larproms
provided special music and the
congregational singing was led by
Thelma Steinman and Mervin
Lichty.
The ladies met on Tuesday
evening. Phyllis Fyn and Anne
Hemingway were in charge of this
month's meeting. The theme was
"Getting Acquainted."
Anniversary Supper October 25 at
6:30 at the arena.
Auburn church
Rev. Paul Ross conducted the
morning service at Knox United
Church and Bernice Gross was
organist. Rev. Ross gave the call to
worship followed by hymn "Fairest
Lord Jesus".
Rev. Ross told the children's
story. The children's chorus, "Jesus
loves the little children" was sung.
The hymn "Sing Ye Praises of the
father" was sung. The responsive
psalm was read alternately fol
lowed by Gloria. Rev. Ross read
the scriptures.
Michael Bakker sang a solo "It is
no secret" accompanied by Bernice
Gross. The hymn "Be Thou My
Vision" was sung. Rev. Ross’ ser
mon was entitled "Wisdom Teeth".
The offering was received by
Peter Verbeek and Ken Ramsey.
The hymn "Will Your Anchor
Hold" was sung. Rev. Ross pro
nounced the Benediction and the
choral response "O Master Let Me
Walk with Thee" concluded the
service.
BY REV. PETER TUCKER
BELGRAVE UNITED
CHURCH
How quickly it seems that this
past year has gone. As one gets
older, time seems to take wings.
We seem constantly to be saying
such things as "where has the time
gone" and "there does not seem to
be enough time for all the things
which need to be done."
Contrast this with memories of
our youth, when time seemed end
less and floated by in a dreamy
haze, when waiting for a certain
day to arrive could be such
exquisite torture that we hardly
knew how to bear it. When we are
young we do not seem able to put a
value upon our days, perhaps sim
ply because there seem to be so
many of them, drifting on endlessly
before us, full of golden opportuni
ty and hope.
This same feeling has been the
rule of life for centuries past. All
we need to do is to look at Psalm
90 in the Bible and we can see that
this is so. This Psalm, written about
600 years before the coming of
Jesus, tells us clearly that life is
brief. It says "Teach us to number
our days, that we may concentrate
on gaining wisdom." Few of us do
that, fearing that such an attitude is
morbid. As a result the rapid pass
ing of time is not only a shock to
us, it is also a threat. It reminds us
that we are mortal.
It is a wise person, however, who
recognizes the fact that time is not
endless, but is a gift of God. It must
be used, not wasted. Think of the
life of those who have given them
selves in selfless service for others.
Some would say that their lives had
been wasted, for their basic belief
is that the purpose of life is to eat,
drink and be merry. Life is far too
valuable to be wasted exclusively
on personal pleasure, or selfish
enjoyment, with a resultant lack of
concern for others. The lives of
those people whom we most
admire are not the people who have
been selfish, but those ' ho have
been selfless.
Think of people like Albert
Schweitzer, Mother Teresa and oth
ers. These are fulfilled people!
Their lives have not been wasted
because they have not been spent in
a search for personal pleasure.
These are people whose lives have
been used, not frittered away. And
strangely enough, these are people
who have been gripped by an idea,
or perhaps I should say, grasped by
a Master. These are people who
have discovered a secret and have
been willing to share that secret
with others. That secret is that it is
"in giving that we receive, and that
in dying we are born to eternal
life."
It is Fall again! The grasses with
er, the animals prepare for winter,
the leaves fall, the ground grows
cold. But what appears to be a
preparation for death is really a rest
before the revitalization of life. Can
we not leant from God's creation?
Can we not see that the wise indi
vidual lives life to the full? Can we
not also see that a full life is a used
life; one given over to be used by
Guest speaker
at Auburn church
Rev. Lyness Wark of Walkerton
was the speaker for both services at
the Aubum Missionary Church on
Sunday, Sept. 22.
His message ‘Unfailing Suste
nance’ was taken from I Kings 17:
1-16. When God calls us to a task
He provides all that is necessary for
that task. Some think that when
God calls them to a task they
expect the best but God has not
promised us roses but sustenance.
continued on page 25
God in His service, that is what
truly brings satisfaction.
Most of us feel that we would
like to leave something behind us
as a legacy. What do we want to
leave? A memory of selfish accu
mulation of assets which turn out
ultimately to be liabilities? The
only truly worthwhile investment is
one which is made in the lives of
others. It is the only investment
which lasts! Why not follow the
example of the Master Himself,
who gave Himself freely that we
might have life, and have it in
abundance?
ANGLICAN CHURCH
OF CANADA
Rev. E. Paul Acton 887-9273
SEPTEMBER 29
TRINITY, BLYTH ST. JOHN’S , BRUSSELS
9:30 A.M. 11:15 A.M.
HURON CHAPEL MISSIONARY
CHURCH
PASTOR JAMES H. CARNE AUBURN 526-7515
10 a.m. - Family Bible Hour
11 a.m. - Morning Service
8 p.m. - Evening Service
Wednesday - Prayer & Bible Study
Friday 7:30 p.m. - Youth
MELVILLE
11:00 a.m. - Morning Service
- Sunday School
9.30 a.m. -Belgrave Service
We welcome you to come and worship with us
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
BRUSSELS
Rev. Carolyn McAvoy
BLYTH CHRISTIAN
REFORMED CHURCH
HIGHWAY 4, BLYTH
Dr. W. H. LAMMERSA
Sunday at 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Sunday School 11:00 a.m.
The Church of the "Back to God Hour" and "Faith 20"
Back to God Hour 10:30 a.m. CKNX Sunday
Faith 20 5:00 a.m. Weekdays, Global T.V.
AU Visitors Welcome Wfteelcfiair accessible.
BRUSSELS UNITED CHURCH
Rev. Cameron McMillan
Church Office 887-6259 Manse 887-9313
11:00 a.m. - Morning Worship Service
Sunday, - Guest Speaker: Mrs. Nelva Scott
Sept. 29th -Church School
-Nursery
9:30 a.m. -Ethel Morning Worship Service
'Everyone is called to be Christ's disciple
BRUSSELS MENNONITE
FELLOWSHIP
Our (Mennonite ^outfi J elbows fip
wilb lead tfie morning worship service
9:30 a.m. - Worship Service
10:30 a.m . -Christian Ed. Hour for all ages
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Hope to see you there!
Wamer Elder: John Baa"
887-6388 887-6967