HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1992-09-16, Page 19THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16,1992. PAGE 19.
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Sermon on God's grace at Blyth United
Blyth CRC sermon depicts
experience of being shipwrecked
The Sept. 13 morning worship
service at Blyth Christian
Reformed Church opened with a
call to worship from Psalm No. 95.
Guest pastor, Dr. John VanDorp
from Wiarton, extended a warm
welcome to all visitors including
those who attended the Thresher
Reunion in Blyth this weekend.
The law was read from Exodus
20. In the announcements the
congregation is asked to think of
Mrs. J. DeVries who is presently in
Wingham Hospital. Also anyone
wishing to sign a petition against
Bill No. 38 was asked to approach
a consistory member in order to
sign.
Scripture was taken from Acts
27, 28 and the focal text Luke 10:
16-20. “Lessons from Malta” was
the sermon title. Dr. VanDorp
opened the message by giving an
interesting description of Roman
Sea Ships. He then shared his
experience of sailing on a wooden
boat, at sea. In the New Testament
book of Acts, the Apostle Paul was
a prisoner on a Roman sea ship
heading to Malta, a small island
near Italy. Paul having sailed often
advised the captain of the ship to
stop for the winter due to
impending rough weather. Since
Paul was a mere prisoner his advice
was ignored. The ship began to
leak and with God's guidance and
revelation to Paul the prisoners
unloaded the excess cargo and were
able to reach shore.
The rest of the sermon depicted
the experience of being
shipwrecked and the witnessing
effect that Apostle Paul, the
prisoner, was able to have on those
around him.
Dr. VanDorp in his concluding,
remarks made the profound
statement, “We all have struggled
in the forgotten margins of history
books. Have we been a witness
every step of the tumultuous way?”
The hymn of response was No.
135, “Christ Shall Have
Dominion”.
Today marked the first day back
to Sunday School. The children
viewed a short film on the Christian
Reformed World Relief Commit
tee's work in the Dominican
Republic, as this will be their
Fundraiser. The children were sent
to their designated classrooms with
Roely Verburg serving as
supervisor.
The evening service was held at
7: 30 p.m. with Dr. VanDorp
officiating.
Greeters at Blyth United Church
Sept. 13 were Harvey and Deanna
Snell. Candice Howson looked
after junior congregation and
Michelle Cronin looked after
nursery.
Rev. Ramirez opened the service
with Call to Worship and
“Immortal, Invisible God Only
Wise” was sung. The responsive
reading was Psalm 39: 4-13 with
scripture from I Timothy 1: 12-17.
The congregation sang “Word of
God Across the Ages”. The choir
anthem was “I Come To The
Garden Alone” accompanied by
Phyllis Boak.
Rev. Ramirez' sermon was on
sharing the good news of God's
unlimited grace. The service closed
with hymn “Amazing Grace”,
benediction and choral response.
Two flower arrangements were
placed by the families of Karl Ulch.
Place your wish in Wishing Well
for the Wish List Auction.
Save your margarine and yogurt
containers and place in the narthex
before Nov. 2.
THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA
You are welcome this Sunday
Pentecost 15 - September 20
Morning Prayer - BCP
Trinity, Blyth st. John’s, Brussels
9:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m.
The Rev’d E. Paul Acton, 887-9273
Clinton Public
Tribute payed to first WI president
The Majestic Women's Institute
of Brussels held their regular
monthly meeting on Sept. 9 in the
library.
President Leona Armstrong
called the meeting to order with the
Institute Ode and Mary Stewart
Collect after which she welcomed
everyone. She mentioned that the
Canada 125 Flag was up for all to
see.
Mrs. Dorothy Steffler gave a
very informative tribute in
remembrance of the late Mrs.
Wilma Hemingway. Wilma was the
first President of the Institute 53
years ago.
The theme for this meeting was
Agriculture in the Canadian
Economy. Convenors were Mrs.
Marie McTaggart and Mrs. Melody
White. Guest speaker was Mrs.
Aleda Murray, past president of the
Homecraft division of the Ontario
Agriculture Society. She took as
her topic 200 years of the
Agriculture Society. The delegates
always met at the King Edward
Hotel until 1970 when they moved
to the Royal York as there are
about 1500 delegates. There are 15
districts and Brussels is in No. 8.
In 1965 the name of the fair was
changed to Brussels Agriculture
Society. In 1991 Mrs. Murray had
attended 41 fairs. It was brought to
the members attention that the
ladies section is now the Homecraft
Division as many men exhibit
displays.
Mrs. Murray was thanked and
given a gift by Melody White.
Secretary-treasurer Jean Fraser
then read the minutes of the June
meeting. A motion was made to
pay the bills. A cheque is to be sent
to the Historical Society of Huron
County. Several cards of thanks
were read.
The Home Decor training school
is Saturday, Oct. 24 with Kathy
Bridge and Melody White being
leaders. The County Rally will be
in Brussels United Church
Monday, Oct. 5. Cold lunch will be
served. There will also be a sale
table for produce.
A member is to get prices on a
P.A. system.
On Oct. 1 an Environmental Fair
will be held at the arena from 9-9.
The Institute is to have a food
booth there. Invitations have been
sent out for the school children to
attend.
It was agreed to have a “Raise
Your Flag Day” on Sept. 26 from
10 a.m. to 12 noon with coffee and
cake being served at the Thrift
Shop.
The area convention will be held
on Oct. 15 and 16 with Kathy
Bridge and Leona Armstrong as
delegates.
The display for the fall fair will
be put up by Ruth Bauer and
Melody While. Tickets will be sold
on a hooked rug and afghan.
It was decided not to have a
bazaar this year. Nineteen
answered the roll call by naming
something on the farm today that
would have been unrecognizable to
grandparents, which proved to be
very interesting.
Marie McTaggart gave the motto.
Card parties will start the first
Tuesday of the month starting in
November.
“O Canada” brought the meeting
to a close with Mrs. Marie
McCutcheon at the piano. Grace
was sung and the lunch convenors
served a delicious lunch.
Hospital to
honor retirees
The Clinton Public Hospital
Auxiliary is hosting an ‘open
house’ to honor Dr. W. T. and Mrs.
Kirsty Harrett on Friday,
September 18, at the Clinton Town
Hall.
Dr. Harrett, a well-known
Clinton physician, recently
announced his retirement while
Mrs. Harrett is a member of the
Auxiliary and a past-president.
Thanks to the Auxiliary was
received from Alan Halls,
Administrator of Clinton Public
Hospital, for the sum of $22,523
which was donated by the
Auxiliary to help with the purchase
of ultra sound equipment and an
operating table for the procedures
room. This money represents many
hours of work done by willing
volunteers. A new goal will be
voted on at the next meeting for the
upcoming years' projects.
One of the fundraising projects
coming up soon is the penny sale.
The draw date is Sept. 26, and
much work is still to be done. The
set up day is Sept. 16 at 9 a.m., at
the Anglican Parish Hall in
Clinton.
The membership now stands at
61 members. Membership fees are
still only $2. New members are
invited to attend the next meeting.
A new service of the Auxiliary
started recently at the hospital.
Support Care Services will help
both patient and family during a
time of need. A hospital stay can be
a very stressful time for both the
patient and the family. To help ease
the burden, a trained Auxiliary
volunteer can be called to come and
give that extra bit of support. If you
would like a visit, please inform
your doctor or your nurse.
The fall conference is planned for
Monday, Sept. 28, at Wingham
United Church.
The 1992 convention is
scheduled for October 24-29 at the
Royal York Hotel and the Metro
Toronto Convention Centre.
The monthly draw was won by
Helen Bisback.
Next month's meeting will be
held on Monday, Oct. 5.
Story Hour"^
BIBLE STUDY FOR WOMEN
BLYTH UNITED CHURCH
WEDNESDAY MORNINGS 10-11:30 a.m. beginning Sept. 30
Story Hour - Children aged 3-5 and nursery at the
Blyth Christian Reformed Church 9:50 -11:35 a.m.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL -
JOANNE 523-4202 OR SUSAN 523-9436
Everyone Welcome!
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
you 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
A Wise Manager
- Sacrament of Infant Baptism
- Church School Registration
9:30 a.m. - Ethel Morning Worship
- Church School
"He liveth long who llveth well"
MELVILLE
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
BRUSSELS
Rev. Carolyn McAvoy
Anniversary Service
No morning Worship
Beef Barbecue 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
7:30 p.m. - Special Worship
(Tickets available from
elders or at the door)
BLYTH CHRISTIAN
REFORMED CHURCH
HIGHWAY 4, BLYTH
GUEST SPEAKER:
Rev. Nathan Elgersma
Sunday at 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.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.‘Wfteelcftair accessible
"Let us love, not in word or speech, but In truth and action" I John 3:18
BRUSSELS MENNONITE
FELLOWSHIP
9:25 a.m. Worship Service
10:30 a.m. Sunday School
for All Ages
Remember to pray for the "Discovery Days Crusade"
coming September 27-30 at the Blyth Theatre.
Pastor Tom Warner
887-6388
Elder Sharon Freeman
887-6564