HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1992-03-11, Page 16PAGE 16. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 1992.
Baptism held at Christian Reformed
The Sunday, March 8 services at
Blyth Christian Reformed Church
were conducted by Rev. John
DeVries of London. Rev. DeVries
is in charge of co-ordinating pas
toral services in prisons, hospitals,
and senior citizen homes in the
London to Windsor regions.
The service opened with singing
“Precious Lord, Take My Hand” as
well as “Children of the Heavenly
Father.”
Sacrament of Holy Baptism was
administered to Katelyn Nicole
Roetcisoender, daughter of Richard
and Patricia and to Kurds Robert
Kolkman, son of Lissa and Robert.
The sermon title was “Freedom
From Depression”, with scripture
coming from I Samuel 16: 14-23.
Rev. DeVries spoke of the Dark
Depression Saul experienced,
throughout his life, remarking that
in today's society this affliction
would be labelled as a “Manic
Depressive Disorder”. Statistics
reveal that one out of five people
will suffer slight to serious menial
disorders in a lifetime and that one
million Canadians are experiencing
mental illness. Therefore we con
clude life has its dark moments.
So many people are also suffer
ing from cancer or a host of other
physical illnesses. It seems so
unfair ... so wrong! And it can be
overwhelming. What is the answer
to all this? It is clear that any kind
of suffering or problem is the result
of living in a sin-filled and imper
fect world.
Although each of us will undergo
certain trials “God does not aban
don the work of his hand.” He will
give you the resources needed to,
overcome darkness no matter what
your situation.
We as Christians can help those
undergoing problems by reaching
out and giving through friendship
and love, a word of praise, an
affectionate touch.
God loves everyone, even those
who are labelled siigmatizcd,
depressed and sin-scarred; he loves
us unconditionally.
The morning service began with
a quote from one of Charles Dick
ens' novels. Rev. DeVries began by
saying “These are the best of times,
these are the worst of times.” With
all the bankruptcy, unemployment
and lack of government services
one would be inclined to agree. The
sermon title was “Good News for
Tough Times” with scripture taken
from Matthew 3: 13-17 and the text
II Cor. 13: 14.
The summary of the sermon was
that our Triune God brings hope
and strength through difficult
times. The hymn of dedication was
No. 380, “Amazing Grace” with
Angela Verburg as organist.
THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA
You are welcome this Sunday
March 15 - 2nd Sunday in Lent
at
Couple lives in Brussels
Photo by Snyder Studio
Cheryl and Richard Thyssen
BRIDGE-THYSSEN
Calvary Full Gospel Assembly,
Vanastra, was the setting on Satur
day, Nov. 16, 1991 when Rev.
Terry Weber united in marriage
Richard Allen Thyssen of Brussels
and Cheryl Muriel Elena Bridge of
Brussels.
The groom is the son of Gordon
and Marion Rutledge of 387
Mechanic St., Brussels, while the
bride is the daughter of Jim and
Kathy Bridge, 74 William St.,
Brussels.
The maid-of-honour was Tammy
Topham, the bride's aunt, of 37
Belcourt Cres., Guelph. Linda
Thyssen, sister of the groom and
Sandra Bridge, sister of the bride,
both of Brussels were the bridal
attendants. The flower girl was
Shannon Thyssen of Rodney, a
niece of the groom.
Acting as best man for the occa
sion was Will Dowson of Brussels,
a friend of the groom. Guests were
ushered in by the groom's brother,
John Thyssen of London and his
friend Brent Hoppe of London.,
Carrying the rings was Steven
Thyssen, of London, a nephew of
the groom.
Following the afternoon ceremo
ny a reception followed at the Brus
sels Legion. The couple isresiding
at 387 Mechanic St., Brussels.
Minister talks of temptation
Greeting at Blyth United Church
on Sunday, March 8 was Marlene
Toll. Ushers were Steven Webster,
Lenora Davidson, Vera Badley and
Jim Walsh.
Hymns were “Guide Me, O Thou
Great Jehovah” and “I Need Thee
Every Hour”. The scripture lesson
Luke 4 (1-13) was read by two
members of the Senior Sunday
School class, Abigail Ramirez and
Kristy Caldwell.
In charge of Junior Congregation,
was Joan Clark. Flowers were
placed in memory of Carl East by
his sister Kay Hesselwood. Deepest
sympathy is extended to the family.
It was announced that everyone is
invited to meet Rev. John
Ambrose, Managing Editor of the
Planned new Hymn Book for the
United Church on March 14, 1:30
to 4 p.m. Bring your ideas, sugges
tions and hopes, and make them
known at the workshop.
The sunshine meeting will be
held March 12 at 2 p.m., the
U.C.W. Executive meeting, March
12 at 7 p.m. and the Messengers
will meet Friday, March 13 at 4:30
p.m.
The senior choir is planning an
evening-of song with the MacKay
Choristers (all senior citizens) from
Goderich and area on April 8 at 8
p.m. in Blyth United Church. Tick
ets are $4 and are available from all
choir members.
The title of the sermon was
“Jesus' Temptations and Ours”. The
scripture reading from Luke tells of
Jesus' three temptations. The devil
tempted Jesus, first, after he had
spent 40 days and 40 nights in the
wilderness. He said, “If you are the
Son of God, command this stone to
be made into bread”.
Jesus knew that it was merely a
physical temptation and answered
the devil saying “Man shall not live
by bread alone, but by every word
of God”. He knew that if a person
is to truly live, he needs to follow
God's commands, know his will
and be in his care.
The second temptation occurred
when the devil took Jesus up on a
mountain and said “I will give you
all the kingdoms, everything you
see, and all this power if you wor
ship me.” But Jesus answered say
ing “Worship the Lord your God
and serve Him only.”
Jesus lived by these words and he
prayed constantly. He knew that all
the splendour in the world can not
fill one's needs. Only by following
and serving God can a person
receive happiness because all earth
ly things will pass away.
Rev. Ramirez said, true power
comes from submission to God's
will and from meditating on his
word.
The devil tempted Jesus further
by taking him up to the pinnacle of
a temple in Jerusalem and said, “If
you are the son of God, throw your
self down and the angels will lift
you up. Jesus answered saying “Do
not put the Lord your God to the
test.”
Jesus did not choose his will over
his Father's. Many more tempta
tions were to follow Jesus, in the
Garden of Gethsemane and later on
the cross, but he was able to over
come them.
Rev. Ramirez said that, we too
are faced with many of the same
temptations in our daily life but if
we follow Jesus' example, slay
strong and learn God's will we loo
can overcome them.
THS BEST PLACE
FOR FAST RESULTS
Trinity, Blyth St. John's, Brussels
9:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m.
The Rev'd E. Paul Acton, 887-9273
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
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.
BLYTH CHRISTIAN
A REFORMED CHURCH
HIGHWAY 4, BLYTH
GUEST SPEAKER:
Mr. Walt DeRuiter
Sunday at 10 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.
Sunday School 11:00 a.m.
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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.
Visitors ‘Welcome ‘Wheelchair accessible
BRUSSELS UNITED CHURCH
Rev. Cameron McMillan
Church Office 887-6259 Manse 887-9313
11:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m.-
1:00 p.m.
- Morning Worship
-"Where are you going"
-Church School -Nursery
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-Ethel Morning Worship
-Church School******
-Brussels UCW Hot Luncheon
-Thursday, March 12th
Welcome to all
God's love Includes us all
Everyone truly welcome at
BRUSSELS MENNONITE
FELLOWSHIP
9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship
Speaker: Chris Hoffer
10:30 a.m. Christian Education Hour
7:00 p.m. Chris Hoffer from Fort Wayne,
Indiana will speak on his daughter's
experiences escaping from Kuwait with
her children when war broke out in
February, 1991
Pastor Tom Warner Elder: Sharon Freeman
887-6388 887-6564