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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1992-02-19, Page 16PAGE 16. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19,1992. From the Minister's Study Christianity means total commitment BY DON VAIR Is it not true that for many peo ple the church of Jesus Christ touches them at very important, very vital times in their lives? A young man and woman fall in love and decide to be married. There is absolutely no question about it. They must solemnize their vows before family and friends, by an ordained minister, in the sanctu ary of the church. Youth enjoy busy weekend The Youth at Brussels Mennonite had a busy weekend again. On Saturday they went to a Regional Volleyball Tournament at Waterloo Oxford High School in Baden. On Sunday afternoon they went to Irwin and Margaret Campbell's at Bluevale for a sleighride and later had a pizza supper at the Freeman home in Brussels. Several committee meetings were held throughout the week. The “Upper Room” group meets con currently with the children's Ven ture Club on Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. This week the adults' topic was “Fascination with God's Action”. UCW donates to Sun. School A baby is born and the young couple take great care to arrange for its baptism. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the ceremony. Often the church is full with special family, celebrations to follow. Through the years, high points such as Easter and Christmas arc observed partly in the church - no questions about it. The inevitable happens. A loved In lieu of the regular monthly ladies' meeting, a gathering was held at the Church on Saturday evening when members were encouraged to bring husbands and/or friends. The program had been arranged by Thelma Steinman and Brenda Gilkes. The theme was “Keeping Our Hearts Sweet”. Alice and Wendy Martin spoke on mother-daughter relationships and Paul and Carl Siemon spoke on father-son ties. Andrea and Tom Warner were the third pair to speak and discussed marriage relation ships. The program also included musical numbers by Rob and Sharon Demar ay, Mervin and Tillie Lichty, and Ken and Sharon Horst. one dies, and again at this impor tant and solemn lime we call upon a minister to comfort us, conduct the funeral service and bury the deceased - it would be unthinkable not to follow this pattern. The sad and tragic fact is that though many seek the ministry of the church at these times crucial to them, they are conspicuous by their absence as a rule. We want the church on our terms, as it suits us, Following the program the group of 50-60 people retired to the gymna sium for lunch and fellowship. Displayed in the gymnasium was a table of pictures of “Fond Memo ries” brought in by various mem bers, for people to look at at their leisure. At the regular Sunday morning Church service, Pastor Tom Warn er preached on the topic “Can a Leopard Change Its Spots?” He based his message on James 1: 21- 27. Sunday evening the Winter Bible School continued, this week at Crosshill Mennonite Church. Marlene Kroft, teacher at Goshen Biblical Seminary was the speaker. but commitment is out of the ques tion. People in Jesus' day wanted the Master on their terms also. Why they wanted His miraculous provi sions of food, His healings, raising of the dead ... but just let Him look them square in the eye and say “Follow me”, and I suppose you couldn't see them for dust. We want the ministries of the church on occasion, but we do not want to follow Christ. Let's face it, if we did, many churches would be bursting at the seams and in the ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA Rev. E. Paul Acton 887-9273 7th Sunday after Epiphany - Feb. 23 (M.P.) TRINITY, BLYTH ST. JOHN'S , BRUSSELS 9:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m. BRUSSELS UNITED CHURCH Rev. Cameron McMillan Church Office 887-6259 Manse 887-9313 11:00 a.m. - Worship Service - "When God has a better idea" -Church School -Nursery 9:30 a.m. -Ethel Worship Service -Church School****** You are the way, the truth, the life midst of an expansion program. The kind of Christianity that Goo wants and is impressed with is total commitment to His Son Jesus Christ. A commitment that involves the acknowledging of one's sin before God, repentance and an opening of the heart's door to invite Christ in, to be their Saviour and Lord; believing that He not only died, but rose again from the dead. Do YOU just want the ministries of the church of Jesus Christ on your terms, or do you want Christ on His terms? Think about it! The February meeting of the U.C.W. met in the United Church parlour with 12 ladies and four guests. Gertie Kellington opened the meeting with two poems, “No String Attached”, and “Welcome The annual report from Goderich was given by Betty Graber and Gertie Kellington. A hot luncheon will be served on March 12 from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Joyce and Jeanette. The March meeting worship will be conducted by Joan Bernard and Joyce Jacklin. Ida Evans and Luella Mitchell will be in charge of lunch. MELVILLE the People”. Mrs. Jeanette Boynton lead in worship. The hymn was “Spirit of Gentleness”. The scrip ture reading was taken from Proverbs and done by Sarah Stephenson, Betty Graber, Ida Evans and Jeanette, followed by another hymn. The group gave money to the Sunday School to help to buy a VCR and television. The meeting closed with bene diction and lunch was served by Father gives parish/mission revival Preparations have been made for World Day of Prayer. The theme is “Living Wisely with Creation”. It will be held at St. John's Anglican Church on March 6 at 7:30 p.m. 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. Barbara McMillan gave the intro duction to the guest speaker, Karen Hancock from Optimism Place in Stratford. Business followed with the secre tary's report by Luella Mitchell. Sarah Stephenson gave the steward report. The treasurer's report was given by Joyce Jacklin. Sheets were passed out to list ways to raise money for the church. These are to be given back at the March meet ing. Letters were read from shut-ins. Father Joseph Lupo has now ‘completely’ moved into the Rectory at St. Augustine. Father Joe was born in the New York Metropolitan area, Bayonne, New Jersey. Father comes to St. Augus tine by way of St. Pius Xth in Lon don, succeeding Father Frank Dentinger who retired due to ill health. On Feb. 23 at 10 a.m., Father Ian Bucyank, Superior General of the Michelite Fathers will be celebrat ing Mass and delivering the homily. Father Ian is filling in for Father Joe who has been called away to give a special parish mis- sion/revival at Essex. Father Joe has preached parish mission/ revivals in nine countries. He will return February 28. Sunday, Feb. 9 St. Augustines was to be honoured by Ft. Sebas tian Aranyath from India, now residing at St. Peters Seminary, London. Father Sebastian is a Director of Save a Family Plan. Special service Members of the Brussels Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Brownies and Guides took part in a special service at St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church on Sunday in one of the events planned for the annual Scout-Guide Week, which is recognized to honour the organization's founders Lord and Lady Baden-Powell. 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 Tuesday - 4:15 p.m. - Kid's Klub Wednesday - Prayer & Bible Study Friday 7:30 p.m. - Youth a BLYTH CHRISTIAN 4A REFORMED CHURCH HIGHWAY 4, BLYTH Dr. John Van Dorp from Wiarton Sunday at 10 a.m. & 2:30 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. 34/7 Visitors ‘Welcome ‘Wheelchair accessible. Consider the benefits of being part of a church family: •Friendship -Service -Love -Worship •Purpose in Living -Hope WE WARMLY INVITE YOU TO CHECK US OUT BRUSSELS MENNONITE FELLOWSHIP 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Christian Education Hour for all ages Pastor: Tom Warner 887-6388 Elder: Sharon Freeman 887-6564