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Home My WebLink AboutThe 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 t Hope to see you there! Wamer Elder: John Baa" 887-6388 887-6967