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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1992-04-01, Page 12PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1,1992. From the Minister's Study, What is the ’foolish cross’? PASTOR TOM WARNER BRUSSELS MENNONITE FELLOWSHIP The fool has said, in his heart, ‘There is no God. Psalm 14:1. Is April 1 the day you celebrate your choice to no believe in Jesus Christ? It's interesting that once a year we are reminded of our basic nature, to be foolish. Yet at what point does foolishness become power? God says that the “message of the cross is foolishness ...” If I do not finish this verse I am a fool. Yet so many folk go no further with God than this. It continues this way. “The message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” 1 Corinthians 1:17. What is this cross of foolish ness? It is the cross of Christ that tells me a person died in my place for my sins. Sins is an old- fashioned word. Well so arc people. After all, have not people been around for at least a few thousand years? I honestly can not see much difference between us and peoples from the past. Except for clothes and language they, like we, experienced birth, death, eating, sleeping and so on. Also they, like we, sin. Murder has always been one of many sins. Now I may not personally kill another person. But Jesus said that when I call someone a fool I have already committed murder in my heart and am guilty and sentenced to hell. (Oh dear, another old-fashioned word we don't like to use.) That too is part of the ‘Foolish Cross’. It is because I am a sinner that I am deserving of hell. When Christ died, He went to hell in my place until three days later He was raised from the place of eternal death and then later on went to heaven, to where eternal life is. Therefore I choose to believe in Jesus and Him alone on this “Fools Day”. But I don't feel like a fool. I feel now the power of God to live and die without fear of life or death. I hope in your heart you have chosen also to believe in Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour from your sins. It's a wise choice. Faith, topic ofpastor's sermon On Sunday, March 29 a men's quartet consisting of Pastor Came, Clarke Teall, Will Jardine, and Marlin Good sang the old favourite song, “On the Jericho Road”. Pastor Carne's message was entitled “A Case For Faith” with scripture from Romans 1: 16-17 and I John 50: 9-12. Faith is valid because it accepts the word of God. CASE VAN AMERSFOORT Casey Van Amersfoort died at his RR1, Bly th residence on March 26, 1992. He was 68. Bom in Wageningen, Holland, Mr. Van Amersfoort was married to the former Femmy Thalen. He farmed in Hullett township throughout his life and was a mem ber of Blyth Christian Reformed Church. Besides his wife, Mr. Van Amersfoort will be missed most dearly by his children Helen and Henry Hummel of Londesboro, Herb and Joanne Van Amersfoort of Blyth, Hillie and her friend Eldon Chamney of Blyth, Stephanie and Frank Zer of Dray ton. He was the dear brother of Zus Onderstal, Greit Hensen and Steven Van Amersfoort, all of Holland. He was predeceased by a son-in- law Albert Boven, a sister Lenie Van Der Sluis and two brothers Jaap and Jan. Mr. Van Amersfoort rested at the Tasker Chapel of the Beattie-Fal coner Funeral Homes in Blyth. Rev. Vander Meer conducted the funeral services at 2 p.m. on March 28 from Blyth Christian Reformed Church. Pallbearers were: Peter Uyl, John Uyl, Tony Uyl, Steven Siertsema, Mike Siertsema and Tom Pollard. Interment will be at Blyth Union Cemetery. BRIAN HALLAM Mr. Brian Hallam of RR1, Auburn, died at Riverside Hospital, Toledo, Ohio on Monday, March 23. He was 58. Mr. Hallam was the son of the late John Hallam and Margaret Pit- blado. He was bom on January 27, 1934 in Colborne township. He was employed as a truck driver for Sparling's Liquid Transport. Mr. Hallam was a member of Knox United Church in Auburn. Mourning his loss is his wife the former Lillian Popp. He was the dear father of Greg and Robin Hal lam of Hamilton, Anita Hallam of Many make out God as a liar because they don't believe the Word. If we don't accept Christ we will die in our sins. Faith follows the way of God. If you can't believe you have no hope and if you can't believe you can't be saved. Leslie and Dorothy Bolton have just returned from a working Kitchener and Keith and Lori Hal lam of Waterloo. He was the loved brother of Stuart and Juanita Hal lam of Guelph, Maureen Hallam- Elliott of Orillia, and Donna and Bill Crawford of RR4, Goderich. He will be dearly missed by his grandchildren Rebecca and Brian Hallam. Funeral services were held at McCallum & Palla Funeral Home in Goderich on Friday, March 27 at 2 p.m. Rev. Paul Ross officiated. Cremation has taken place. HARRY RAYMOND CRICH Harry R. Crich passed away at Huronview in Clinton on Friday, March 20, 1992. He was in his 72nd year. During his life Mr. Crich had resided for a time in Brussels and Blyth. He was the beloved husband of the late Helen (Inglis) Crich. He was the dear father of Melvin and his wife Nancy of RR2, Minesing. Also surviving him are two step brothers, Harold Gibbings of Clin ton and Ray Gibbings of London. Mr. Crich was predeceased by his parents Melvin and Charlotte Crich, his stepmother Amy vacation in Jamaica. Dorothy helped with choir work and taught music to young people. These young people are beautiful singers but have had no opportunity or finances to really learn music. The people living up in the hills of Jamaica appreciate any assistance. If anyone wants an experience of a lifetime they should visit a mission field. McBrien, his stepsister Ivy Scott and an infant son. Friends were received at the "Ball Chapel" of the Beattie-Fal coner Funeral Home in Clinton, where a Legion Funeral Service was held on Saturday, March 21 at 2:30 p.m. Interment was at Clinton Ceme tery. . EFFIE HENRICKS Mrs. Effie Henricks of Maple Villa, Brussels passed away on Fri day, March 27, 1992 at Wingham and District Hospital. She was 82. The former Effie Bristow Alair was the dear mother of Leila and Bob Grazian and Robert and Jule- nia Draper, all of Brussels. She will be remembered by her brother Sid Bristow of Kamloops, B.C., eight grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Two brothers, Cyril and Walter predeceased her. Cremation has taken place. A special service of love and remem brance was held at the McBumey Funeral Home in Wingham on Monday, March 30 at 1:30 p.m. Reverend Cam McMillan officiat ed. Rev. Ross conducts service Rev. Paul Ross conducted the service at Knox United Church and Bernice Gross was organist. The flowers in the sanctuary were from the funeral of the late Brian Hallam. Rev. Ross gave the invitation to worship and Prayer of Approach and Confession. The hymn “Come Thou Almighty King” was sung. Rev. Ross told the children's story and “Jesus Loves The Little Children” was sung. The respon sive psalm was read alternately, followed by singing “His Name is Wonderful”. Rev. Ross read the scriptures. A duet was sung by Laura May Chamney and Alison Chamney accompanied by Bernice Gross at the piano. The hymn “Amazing Grace” was sung. Rev. Ross' sermon was entitled “What About The Lost and Found?” Rev. Ross gave the Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession. The offering was received by Bill Seers and Peter Verbeek while Craig Empey and John Armstrong brought forward the Sunday School offering for dedication. The hymn “Through All The Changing Scenes of Life” was sung. Rev. Ross pronounced the Benediction and the Response The Blyth Christian Reformed Church bazaar committee would like to thank the Londesboro Div ision of the Hensall Co-op for their gen erous donation. We apologize for this omission. THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA You are welcome this Sunday April 5 - 5th Sunday in Lent at. Trinity, Blyth St. John's, Brussels 9:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m. The Rev'd E. Paul Acton, 887-9273 Cfou are Welcome at the BLYTH CHURCH OF GOD 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School for Children and Adults 11 -12:15 - Morning Worship Bible Studies - Wednesday 10 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. Phone 523-4590 McCONNELL ST, BLYTH BRUSSELS UNITED CHURCH Rev. Cameron McMillan Church Office 887-6259 Manse 887-9313 11:00 a.m. - Morning Worship Service - "Expressing Appreciation" - Church School -Nursery ****** 9:30 a.m. -Ethel Morning Worship Service -Church School****** "Now thank we all our God" 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. 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 &BLYTH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH HIGHWAY 4, BLYTH GUEST MINISTER: REV. S. CUPERUS from Guelph 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 ‘Wheelchair accessible BRUSSELS MENNONITE FELLOWSHIP Iffriendly faces and God’s word is what you like to see. Well, then Brussels Mennonite Fellowship's the place you ought to he! 9:30 a.m. - Worship Service 10:30 a.m. - Christian Ed. Hour for All Ages Pastor: Tom Warner 887-6388 Elder: John Baan 887-6967