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The Citizen, 1993-02-24, Page 16BRUSSELS UNITED CHURCH Rev. Cameron McMillan Church Office 887-6259 11 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Ethel Morning Worship Service Church School "Be Thou my shield and hiding place" Manse 887-9313 Morning Worship Service "Overcoming Temptation" Church School/Nursery from Hebrews 12: 14-18. Pastor Carne declared that without holiness one will never know God. Through God's discipline in one's life, one is lead to live in purity. This discipline will cause one to be more sensitive to the needs of others which is not one's natural tendency, he said. One can never be holy by his own efforts but needs to draw on the grace of God to bring about this attitude. THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA You are welcome this Sunday Trinity, Blyth St. John's, Brussels 9:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m. Rector, The Rev. E. Paul Acton, 887-9273 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. 4' 1 .pR6isci- .,fecoiLlro 103- - v A BRUSSELS MENNONITE FELLOWSHIP 9:25 a.m. Worship Service March 4 thru the 7, 1993 "RENEWAL SERVICES" with Harold White of Canadian Revival Fellowship Watch for more details next week Elder John Baan Pastor Tom Warner 887-6967 "GUESTS EXPECTED" 887-6388 HURON CHAPEL MISSIONARY CHURCH PASTOR JAMES H. CARNE AUBURN 526-7515 Sunday - 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 AaSk, BLYTH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH HIGHWAY 4, BLYTH--523-9233 GUEST MINISTER: Rev. Gerrit Heersink Sunday at 10:00 a.m. and 2:30 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. Ail 'Visitors `Welcome Wheelchair accessibre PAGE 16. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1993. Missionary church hires two youth pastors An excellent attendance and a sense of excitement characterized the Auburn Missionary Church annual meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 9. James Campbell, chairman of the Official Board, led in devotions and presided. Pastor James Came stated that 1992 had been an "annus mirabilis" (a wonderful year) for the church, quite unlike the "annus horribilis" by which Queen Elizabeth described the year for her. Fourteen came to saving faith in Christ and 12 others sought the Lord for deepening. David and Debra Rodges and Diane Baechler left to serve as missionaries in Papua, New Guinea and the Phillipines. Sunday School attendance grew by four per cent to an average of 73. Average attendance for the morning service grew by 12 per cent to 94, but attendance at the evening service fell by an average of two to 54. Attendance at Kids' Klub runs between 30 - 40 and youth attendance ranges from 20 - 35. A Men's Fellowship had been organized with Clarke Teal as president, Rick Packer, vice- president and Roger Newcomb On Sunday, Feb. 21, Art and Corrie Bos were greeters at Blyth Christian Reformed Church. In the announcements it was mentioned that choir practice is Thursday evening at 8 p.m. Enthusiastic singers are encouraged to attend. Also Bert and Carol Reinink were blessed with the birth of a little baby girl. Deb Siertsema and Darlene Vander Veen sang two selections at the service. After the "Assurance of Pardon" and a "Hymn of Praise" the baptism of little Jacob William Nonkes took place. The song of response to the baptism was chosen by the parents Eric and Giena and was entitled "Shine Jesus Shine". Scripture for the sermon was taken from Genesis, chapter 2, verses 15 to 25, with verse 24 as the focal text. Rev. Heersink reflected on the tremendous breakdown of the family structure in today's society. He said, "Many Christian families are also affected by the erosion and break-up of the family unit." bituaries JEAN ALCOCK Jean Alcock of Brussels passed away on Monday, Feb. 15, 1993 at the Kitchener Waterloo Hospital. She was 67. The beloved wife of the late Eric Alcock, she will be forever remembered by her children Roy and Shirley Alcock of RR5, Brussels and Bob and Donna Lowes of Peterborough. She was the loved grandmother of Connie and Kevin Alcock and Christopher and Tessa Lowes. She was the dear sister of Clifford Clements, Gordon Continued from page 15 but by studying the issues and what the different candidates stand for. A true Canadian is respected when travelling in different countries because he stands with dignity and he discusses his country without prejudice and/or bigotry. He makes certain he does not brag or exaggerate when secretary-treasurer. Six outreach breakfasts were held. Pastor Came made 300 calls, 54 of which were in homes not visited before, while the laypersons of the church made 500 calls. Nine adults and youth were baptized and five new members received, bringing total membership to 39. Financially, Missions giving increased an unbelievable 104 per cent to $39,788. Total giving through offerings increased by 30 per cent to $93,606. When a personal gift to the church is added the increase becomes 64 per cent and total giving becomes $118,606. In other committee reports it was noted that a new attached garage had been added to the parsonage, new cupboards and sinks had been installed in the church basement, a copier and vcr had been purchased, and a new sign had been erected on the eastern perimeter of the village. The Official Board recommended that Bob and Donna Lewis be hired as part-time youth pastors. The recommendation was adopted. Treasurers David and Dianne Baan, reporting for the budget committee, recommended a budget However, said Rev. Heersink, "God intended Christians to provide their children with the first institution ever created 'the family'". "Christian homes are made up of imperfect people," he said, "and often behind the nice rosey exterior lies much pain, struggle and hurting." His concluding comments were that with Christ's help, no matter what our situation, we become healed and renewed through the Grace of God. Our marriages and families need Christ's healing power to create harmony and balance. Rev. Heersink also commented on the fact that Eve was created not to be inferior to Adam but to live in harmony with him. As husband and wife we aim to complement and build each other up through submittance to Christ. The hymn of response to the message was No. 269 "Unless the Lord of the House Shall Build". The afternoon service was held at 2:30 p.m. Clements, Olive Leighton, Hazel Sinnot all of Kitchener and Helen Miles of Hanover. Two sisters Mary Sliddos and Eva Bond predeceased her. Mrs. Alcock rested at Betts Funeral Home, Brussels Chapel from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Paul Acton at St. John's Anglican Church on Wednesday at 2 p.m. Pallbearers were Garry Hintz, Bill Clements, Doug Clements, Wayne Todd, Fred Stephenson and Ross Alcock. Spring interment will be at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Ethel. In remembrance donations to the Kidney Foundation would be appreciated. discussing his country, but talks about it objectively and honestly concerning our high standard of living. Cross-border shopping is not the style of a good Canadian. It is important to buy Canadian made goods — checking out the labels on canned goods, textiles, pottery, furniture, etc. before purchasing. of $110,435 which was amended to include another $1200 to send delegates to General Conference, and then approved. James Campbell was re-elected Official Board chairman, David and Dianne Baan, treasurers, and Elizabeth Bowman, secretary. Clarke Teal was elected deacon joining Dora Rolston and Leonard Rodges. Marlin Good, Mary Stoll, Roger Newcomb and Brian Walden form the trustee board. John McCowan and Paul Buttar are the head ushers. Elizabeth Bowman was re-elected Sunday School Superintendent, Gary Palmer, Youth Director, and Marilyn Campbell, Kids' Klub director. The music committee is comprised of Gladys Campbell, Lorraine Came and Eric Campbell. Mary Stoll, Doris Rodges, Bob McCormick, Pastor Came and youth and Missionary Women representatives form the Missions committee. Rick Packer was added to the Building committee, comprised of Bob Bowman, Frank Ewald, John Baumbach, Gary Palmer, Jim Campbell and Pastor Came. Marlin Good, Teade Bakker and Jeff Bowman are the Soundy System committee. Brian and Bev Walden were elected Adult Fellowship co- ordinators. Lorraine Carne is president of Missionary Women and Clarke Teal heads up Missionary Men. Elizabeth Bowman was elected delegate to the annual conference, and John McCowan, reserve delegate. Pastor and Mrs. Came are to represent the church at General Conference in Calgary. Special music was provided by Pastor and Mrs. Jim Came for the Feb. 21 service at the Auburn Missionary Church. The scripture reading was taken Bev Brown leads worship at Mennonite church Bev Brown was worship leader at the Sunday service at Brussels Mennonite Fellowship on Feb. 21. The Brussels Scouts, Cubs, Guides and Brownies were special guests at the service. Four of the scouts read passages of scripture. Pastor Tom Warner gave the message. Lena Siegers and Manivan Larprom provided special music for the service, and Elaine Hiller had the children's story. Following the church and Christian Education services a pot luck meal and time of fellowship were held in the gymnasium. The grade seven and eights had an activity night on Friday evening. The High School Youth have been preparing for a volleyball tournament. They also have been making plans from a volunteer work expedition to Montreal during March Break. Next week will be a Parent- Youth weekend with activities for the youth and their parents both Friday and Saturday evenings at the church. The Ladies' Fellowship Group will meet on Tuesday evening for the regular monthly meeting with Kathy Procter and Phyllis Fyn in charge of the meeting. Plans are being finalized for a Renewal Weekend coming up March the 4-7th. Harold White from Minneapolis and Alex and Grace McCready from Burlington will be the guest resource persons for this event.. Rev. baptizes Jacob Nonkes A Canadian is respected, say WI