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The Citizen, 1992-05-06, Page 19THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 6,1992. PAGE 19. Henry Exel leads Christian Reformed service The Sunday, May 3 morning ser­ vice at the Blyth Christian Reformed Church began with a Call to Worship coming from Psalm 100. A hearty welcome was given to visitors. In charge of leading the service was Mr. Henry Exel, elder and member of Blyth CRC. It was announced that a special offering will be taken up next week for “Operation Manna ’92”, a deaconal outreach to the poor and needy. This year's offering will assist six projects in Canada and one over­ seas. Scripture for the sermon came from Ephesians 3: 14-21. The title was “Rooted and Grounded in Love”. The topic was of value to each of us as it spoke of maintain­ ing healthy family and social rela­ tionships. Mr. Exel said that due to human imperfections we can not love as purely as Christ. We tend to selfishly seek our own needs first. We have to make an effort to work on our relationships to make them reflect God's love. We need to be able to overlook those hurts and angers often encountered in daily living. How can we become more “rooted and grounded in love?” Without good soil a plant will die, it will not survive the changing sea­ sons. Paul tells us in Ephesians that we must root ourselves primarily in the stabilizing soil of God’s love, so that we can bear fruit. If we do not anchor ourselves on solid ground we will become insecure, lacking in resources to give to others. It doesn't matter how complex life gets the Lord commits himself to helping us. God's love is constant and eternal, never inconsistent. God gives us the resources and strength to go out on a limb and reach out to others and risk getting wounded in relationships. We learn to accept others for who they are when we realize God accepts us and loves us as we are. Mr. Exel ended by saying, “If we ask God to ground us in his love we will be able to serve those around us better for God’s Glory! During the morning service Sylvia Parish and Sandra Ben­ jamins lead the three year old Sun- day School class in story, song, and The evening service was held at craft. 7:30 p.m. THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA You are welcome this Sunday May 10 - 4th Sunday of Easter at Trinity, Blyth St. John's, Brussels 9:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m. The Rev'd E. Paul Acton, 887-9273 DIAMONDS discuss fundraiser Huron County has the largest percentage of physically challenged people in Ontario, DIAMONDS executive learned at their April meeting held in Clinton. Co-Chair­ person Glen McLachlan reported this and other information from a multi-county committee which he attended recently in St. Thomas. The group has representatives from several counties who share success stories and problems of the physi­ cally challenged in their areas. McLachlan also mentioned that June 1 - 7 is National Access aware of the problem. Glen McLachlan will attempt to wheel the hill at Goderich Harbour to raise money for the Children's Hospital of Southwestern Ontario. Pledges are welcome. Diamond members are encouraged to support Glen or hold their own fundraisers. All money collected will be donat­ ed on behalf of the DIAMONDS to the Children's Hospital Telethon on CFPL-T V London on Mav 31. Plans were finalized for the next DIAMONDS general membership meeting to be held on Saturday, May 9 at 10 a.m. at the Egmondville United Church, which has an elevator. Lunch will be pro­ vided. Everyone is welcome. Anyone interested can get more information by calling Ron Airdrie at 482-3463, or if long distance, 1-800-267-0535. Rev. Ross conducts Knox service are ‘WeCcome 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 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 - 8 p.m. - Prayer & Bible Study Friday 7:30 p.m. - Youth Awareness Week across Canada, and he suggested DIAMONDS become involved in a Five-Star Program, which is a federal pro­ gram that acknowledges business­ es, educational institutions, employers, etc. that have made accessibility to the disabled a prior­ ity. “It is important that we praise places that are accessible,” contin­ ued McLachlan, “as well as point out areas that need improvement.” Seaforth and Clinton Hospitals, for example, have installed electric Rev. Paul Ross conducted the service at Knox United Church and Bernice Gross was organist. It was early hymn-sing. The junior choir sang “Jesus Wants Me For A Sunbeam” under the direction of Shelley Worsell and Karen Webster. Rev. Ross told the children's story and the Lord's Prayer was repeated in unison. The children's chorus “Jesus Loves The Little Children” was sung, followed by the hymn “When Morning Gilds The Sky”. Rev. Ross read the scriptures and “Jesus Calls Us O'er The Tumult” was sung. Rev. Ross’s sermon was entitled “The Ministry of Farming”. He also gave the prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession. The offering was received by Ian Andrews and Ken Ramsey and dedicated. The closing hymn was “For Beauty of Prairies”. 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. buttons at their doors for easy access, and Menesetung Bridge, a public walkway being built across the Maitland River at Goderich, will be accessible to wheelchairs. Although the Clinton police sta­ tion is accessible, many O.P.P. and town police buildings in Huron County are not. “Physically challenged people can't feel safe knowing that, if they need help, they can't get into a police station” said DIAMONDS Co-Chairperson, Ron Airdrie. He asked that letters be sent to O.P.P. and town police to make them Missionaries hear special music On Sunday, May 3 the New Visions Band from Michigan min­ istered in music at the Auburn Mis­ sionary Church. Their inspirational music included such pieces as ‘Father put your hand on my chil­ dren’ and ‘Today is salvation, tomorrow will be too late.’ Pastor Came's message was “A Radical Road” with scripture from John 6: 60-70 and Isa. 35: 8. The way of the world is described as the broad way and sin is at the centre. Drug and alcohol addicts are on this radical way. The narrow way is the way of the will. Every Christian has to decide whether Christ will rule his life. Often Christians rebel against the sovereignty of Christ. The radical way is an extension of the narrow way. Is the Saviour central in our lives so that we can become usable for God? How many Christians are following afar off? Ready for employment Blyth Optimist Club recently held its second babysitting course in Blyth. Graduates received their diplomas last week. Back row, from left are: Optimists Elaine Brown, Brenda Young, Alan Young and Jeff Peters. Middle row: Karen Bromley, Jennifer Black, Margy Stewart, Becky Morrison and Pam Morrison. Front: Jenny McDonnell, Tara Wilson, Amanda Howson, Zoey Onn, Craig Empey and Danielle Moore. Absent were:Optimist Janice Peters, students Jennifer Brigham, Shane Burkholder and Shawna Walker. BRUSSELS UNITED CHURCH Rev. Cameron McMillan Church Office 887-6259 Manse 887-9313 Mother's Day Service 10:50 a.m. 11:00 a.m. - Music-Intermediate Choir - Morning Worship Service - "The Good Shepherd" - Family Service - Nursery ****** - Ethel Worship Service - Church School****** "Bless our homes and families with love that constant stays" 9:30 a.m. BLYTH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH HIGHWAY 4, BLYTH GUEST SPEAKER: Rev. C. VanNlejenhuis of Kitchener 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. All Visitors ‘Welcome ‘Wfteelcfiair accessible BRUSSELS MENNONITE FELLOWSHIP •we •we •we •we like to hear the good news of Jesus like fun times as a family like potluck meals like special music Why don't you give us a try? 9:30 a.m. - Worship Service 10:30 a.m . - Sunday School for all ages Jesus is the Joy of Living Pastor: Tom Warner Elder: Elwin Garland 887-6388 887-9017