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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1992-03-04, Page 16PAGE 16. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 1992. From the Minister's Study When given a lemon, make lemonade BY REV. CAMERON MCMILLAN BRUSSELS AND ETHEL UNITED CHURCHES Joseph was a man who learned to cope well with the many difficul­ ties that life throws against us. One of a family of 11 boys, he was the favourite of his father. He had a privileged, easy life in his early Rev. Drost delivers sermon Visiting Pastor for the Sunday, March 1 services at the Blyth Christian Reformed Church was Rev. John Drost of Kitchener. Des­ ignated ushers were Dawn TenPas and Barbara Vanderlei. The opening hymn as #42, entitled “Ye Gates, Lift Your Heads”. The sermon was based on scrip­ ture taken from Matthew 17: 1-8, and Hebrews 2: 1-9, with the text being Matthew 17: 2. The sermon title was “The Glory of the Cross”. Rev. Drost reflected on the sea­ son of Lent, saying it is a time of gloom and sadness. We need to focus on the glory of the cross and Couple resides in Burlington Andrea and Robert Giblett LUCAS - GIBLETT urday, Nov. 9, 1991 at St. Christo- Andrea Lynn Lucas and Robert pher's Anglican Church, Scott Giblett were married on Sat- Burlington. Archdeacon Evans offi­ years. His brothers resented the favoritism and special privileges he received. One day, they dumped him in a well, then sold him as a slave. He was taken away to Egypt where he was purchased by a government official. When you are handed a lemon, make a lemonade. Joseph made the best of his difficult situation. His the fact that we have renewal and forgiveness of our imperfect lives through our precious saviour Jesus Christ. We need to aim at pleasing God with the things we do in our lives, and to give God the Glory for all things. With Jesus as our media­ tor we can achieve a “Christ Cen­ tered” life! The opening hymn at the after­ noon service was No. 13, “Lord, Our Lord, They Glorious Name.” The congregation then recited the Apostles Creed in unison. The sermon was entitled “With­ out the Shedding of Blood There is No Forgiveness.” Scripture was taken from John 9: 1-12 and abilities were recognized. He was made manager of the official's property and given great responsi­ bility. His fortunes were rising again. It all came down with a crash once more when the official's wife tried to get Joseph to enter into an adulterous relationship with her. A man of strong moral principles, Hebrews 9: 15-22, wiih the text John 9: 39. Rev. Drost spoke of various forms of blindness, such as physi­ cal, spiritual, and blindness to oth­ ers needs. No one is sinless, therefore everyone is in effect spiri­ tually blind. It is a mistaken notion that people who go to church are supposed to be perfect. Through the work of Christ and his Grace we are made perfect. If we receive Christ we receive “Light”. Blyth Christian Reformed Church will be hosting the “World Day of Prayer” service on Friday, March 6 at 2 p.m. Babysitting and Story Hour will be available for preschoolers. ciated at the double ring ceremony, assisted by the bride's uncle, Gary Walton. Lighting the candelabrum were Jonathon Lucas and Lucas Rolland. Rick Elliott of Blyth piped the mothers into the church to "Amaz­ ing Grace". The parents of the bridal couple are Patricia Lucas of Blyth and William Lucas of Woodstock and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Giblett of Burlington. Matron-of-honour was Raeanne Buttenham. Also attending the bride were bridesmaids Annette Lucas and Elizabeth Ward. Janice Lucas was junior bridesmaid and flowergirl was Abby Rolland. The best man was Brian Kellie. Ushering the guests to their seats was Blair Kellie and George Cruckshank. Tyler Giblett was the junior usher and Jordan Giblett was ringbearer. Following the ceremony a recep­ tion was held at the Convention Centre in Hamilton. The newlyweds enjoyed a honey­ moon trip to Jamaica and are now residing in Burlington. Joseph refused her advances. Angered, the wife said that Joseph did what he did not do. Her word was believed. Joseph was not believed. Joseph was pul in jail and his situation became worse than it was before. Joseph had a talent for interpret­ ing people's dreams. Once again his abilities were recognized. He was summoned from prison to interpret a particularly difficult dream that the King was having. The King liked what Joseph said. He released him from prison and made him his right hand man, the second most powerful person in the country. His world was law. Joseph's fortunes rose again. Joseph accurately predicted a ter­ rible famine that affected the entire world. He ordered people to save BRUSSELS MENNONITE FELLOWSHIP 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Christian Education Hour for all ages. Pastor Tom Warner Elder John Baan 887-6388 887-6967 ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA Rev. E. Paul Acton 887-9273 1st Sunday in Lent - March 8 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. - Morning Worship -"Overcoming Temptation" -Church School -Nursery 9:30 a.m. -Ethel Morning Worship -Church School Be Thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart 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 food in good time. When the famine struck, people from all over the world came to Egypt to buy food. Joseph's brothers also came begging food. Not only did Joseph feed them. He also forgave them. He said: “You mean't evil in what you did to me, but God used it for good in order to preserve many people's lives.” When troubles strike us, what is happening often doesn't seem to make much sense. If, like Joseph, we can have patience and endure our difficult time, we may find that some good comes out of it in the end. What happens to us may be perfectly evil. But God can use that evil circumstance to turn our lives around and bring some good out of it. Read Joseph's story in Genesis, chapter 37-50. Growing in faith, sermon theme Greeters at Blyth United Church on Sunday, March 1 were Marilyn and Debbie Craig. Ushers were Steven Webster, Jim Walsh, Earl and Shirley Fyfe. The service opened with the call to worship, followed by the prayer of invocation and confession. Hymns were “Fairest Lord Jesus” and “All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name”. Scripture reading was from Luke 9 (28-36). Junior Congrega­ tion was led by Colleen McNichol while Linda Meier was in charge of Nursery. Flowers at the front of the church were placed in memory of Ed Rad­ ford who passed away last week. Deepest sympathy was extended to Margaret and the family. There was a reminder of the World Day of Prayer to be held at the Christian Reformed Church on Friday, March 6 al 2 p.m. Babysit­ ting and story hour will be held for all preschool children. The sermon was entitled “Moments to Grow In Faith” and was based on the transfiguration story. Rev. Ramirez said that one moment that allows us to grow in faith is through prayer. It is through praying that we hear and feel God's presence in us and it is through prayer that we are able to seek God's will for us. He said we must actually realize and live up to God's calling and discipleship and be able to push on even through troubled times. It's fine to have dreams, like Peter who was wanting to build shelters for Moses and Elijah to hold on to that special moment. Rev. Ramirez said we must come down from our mountain and con­ tinue God's work. Mennonite Fellowship plans four adult classes On Sunday, March 1, Pastor Tom Warner preached form the text Matthew 13: 1-9; 18-23. Linda Campbell was worship leader and Thelma Steinman was song leader. Nancy Elliott-Greenwood was pianist. A new quarter began for the Sun­ day School. The children’s classes will continue as they were. There will be four adult classes this quar­ ter. Pastor Tom will lead a Sermon Discussion group. M?iin Baan and Margaret McLeod wi ' be in charge of a Foundation Series. El win Gar­ land will lead a study on the Book of Hebrews, and Doug and Sylvia Cameron will lead the fourth group in a study of a book entitled Wel­ come. On Friday evening the Youth Group held a Penny Carnival in the Church Gymnasium. The Youth were also “sold” in a slave auction by which the buyer is entitled to the specified hours of work by their “purchased Youth”. MELVILLE 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. A BLYTH CHRISTIAN ZU REFORMED CHURCH HIGHWAY 4, BLYTH Rev. John De Vries of London 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. All Visitors Welcome Wfteelcfioir accessible.