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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1993-05-19, Page 12MELVILLE 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. BRUSSELS UNITED CHURCH Rev. Cameron McMillan Church Office 887-6259 11 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Ethel Morning Worship Service Church School "1 sing the mighty power of God" Manse 887-9313 Morning Worship Service "Connected to the Past and Future" Church School - Nursery 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 THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA . You are welcome this Sunday May 23 - Easter 7 Morning Prayer Trinity, Blyth St. John's, Brussels 9:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m. Rector, The Rev. E. Paul Acton, 887-9273 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 BLYTH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH HIGHWAY 4, BLYTH--523-9233 GUEST MINISTER: Rev. Gerrit Heersink Sunday at 10:00 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. Aft 'Visitors Welcome Wheelchair accessible BRUSSELS MENNONITE FELLOWSHIP - we like to hear the good news of Jesus • we like fun times as a family • we like fellowship meals • we like special music • we like VISITORS Why Don't You Give 'Us A Try? 9:25 a.m. WORSHIP SERVICE 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages Pastor Tom Warner Elder John Baan 887-6388 887-6967 PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, 1993. • Former Morris residents celebrate anniversary Former Morris Twp. residents, Allan and Alice Searle, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary recently. The couple, who now reside in Goderich, were honored at a recep- tion at the Maitland Golf Course Dining Room. The Searles married May 8, 1943 Worshippers at Bluevale United Church on Sunday morning honoured the memory of a faithful church member, Jack Wickstead who passed away in December. Articles of churchware, a candlelighter/snuffer and commun- ion chalice and paten were dedicated to Mr. Wickstead's memory to be used in the church. Jean Mathers and Rev. Banks performed the dedication service. Rev. Banks is working with the children, teaching them the books of the Old Testament. The children are doing very well in pronouncing the difficult names. The children's hymn was "Just Like Salt". Organists Etoile and Mary Lou Johnston accompanied the choir as they sang an old favourite "Leaning on the Everlasting Arm". Ed Stewart and Carl Johnston were ushers. Scripture passages were taken from Acts 17, I Peter 3 and John 14. The Apostles Creed was repeated in unison. Julie Elston was reader. In his message, Rev. Banks asked "How Religious Are We?" Do we just practice religion one day a Greeters on Sunday, May 16 at Blyth Christian Reformed Church were Mery and Gay Datema. Ushers were Henry Bos and Casey Boven. Rev. Dirk Miedema from the Clinton CRC led the worship service. The scripture reading was taken from Luke 24: 13-35. These verses show the men walking on the road to Emmaus. They were heavy-hearted over Jesus' crucifixion. As they walked Jesus joined them to ask what they were talking about. The men did not recognize Jesus and told him all that had happened with Jesu' in Jerusalem. Jesus, at this point, then explained to them why he had to suffer to enter into his glory. Jesus also explained the scriptures beginning with Moses and all the Prophets. As they came to the village the men asked Jesus to stay with them to eat. At the table Jesus gave thanks, and broke bread to give to them. At this point the men's eyes were opened and they recognized Jesus, who then disappeared from their sight. Pastor uses kite United children Greeters at Blyth United Church on May 16 were Lorna and Kathy Fraser. Ushers were Herbert Hoba, Harold Campbell, Cliff Snell and Albert Wasson. Cheryl Cronin led the congrega- tion in singing "Softly and Tenderly," "There is Sunshine in My Soul Today", "God Will Take Care of You" and "Amazing Grace". Rev. Ramirez then worshipped the Lord through the Call to Worship, Prayer of Approach, Prayer of Confession, Silent Confession and Assurance of in the Cranbiook Manse. Rev. Joseph E. Taylor officiated. Mrs. Searle was the daughter of Jack and Celia Huether while Mr. Searle's parents were Wesley and Emma Searle. The couple farmed for many years on the 9th Concession in Morris Twp but are now retired. week or one day a month? We must direct our minds to the fact that God gave us the weeks and the years, he said. He is all around us every minute, every second of every day no matter where we are or what we are doing. God is good to us; shouldn't we give him more than a few minutes of our time? he asked. He has supplied us with such beauty and bounty, yet we never seem to have time to think about Him, to pray to Him, or to praise Him as we should. God asks so little of us and yet He gives us so much. The congregation was reminded that the local churches in the Seaforth area need help to seed and harvest 114 acres of corn which will be donated to the local Canadian Food Grains Bank. Kathy Fraser. In charge of the nursery was Kathy McNichol. Anyone with extra rhubarb call Brenda Brooks. Rhubarb is needed for theatre opening catering. The annual Spring Concert and Art Exhibit at CHSS is on May 26. The choir anthem was "God's House." The sermon theme was, "the The men returned to Jerusalem and found the 11 assembled together saying "It is true! The Lord has risen and appeared to Simon." The two men told them what happened Rev. Miedema referred to the Bible as a script for our lives. If we read the Bible we fmd a basic set of principals. The men on the road did not understand the importance of Jesus suffering and death because they did not understand the scriptures. The men had missed the importance of the crucifixion that Jesus died for our sins so that we may have eternal life through Jesus. They missed God's assurance of love, and that God can make good come from evil. Their eyes were not opened to see Jesus until after Jesus explained to them all of the scripture concerning him and then blessed and broke bread. Rev. Miedema also talked about the inner consistency of the Bible. Everything spoken by the prophets was fulfilled through Jesus. If we read the Bible faithfully we can see that God knows us better than we know ourselves, he said. to teach about balance Pardon. Then everyone joined in the hymn "Jesus Shall Reign." The Responsive Reading was Psalm 90 '0 Lord, you have been our refuge,' after which the hymn, "Spirit of God, Descend," was sung. For the conversation with children, Rev. Ramirez brought a kite that he and John made. In order for the kite to fly, it must balance. This represents faith, love and action. Also, for a kite to fly wind is needed. God gives us the power. The children went to class with The couple has three children, Helen (Mrs. Jim Duncan) of Mani- toba; Gail Searle of Brampton and Mary (Mrs. Earl Pennington) of Goderich. They also have 11 grand- children. Special guests at the reception were from Manitoba, Michigan, Brampton, Seaforth, Wingham, Walton and Toronto. presence of Jesus in a spirit." Forty days after Jesus had risen, he assured the disciples he would be with them even though he was not there physically but spiritually. His spirit would be with them always. Rev. Ramirez said, the Holy spirit is Jesus' extension. The Holy Spirit in disciples will teach them of this love. When someone has passed away then we remember that person and ask 'How would she do it?' or 'What would he say?' Sometimes the answer isn't quite what we expect. Even when we are a long distance from a loved one we will ask ourselves. 'How would that person do this task?' Neither can we see or hear Jesus yet Christians know Jesus is alive. Only those who truly believe can have the reality of the Holy Spirit. When you look around at the beauty God has created, the naked eye sees flowers, trees, sky. Once you look closer at a red tulip its true beauty comes forth. It is amazing what God's touch has done. With God's spirit in your heart you can truly believe in the faith of the Holy Spirit. Only then can you know how to act and what to do in certain situations. When the Holy Spirit is given to us we can love Jesus Christ and He will love us. We must love Christ and obey his commandments, Rev. Ramirez said. The closing hymn, "Breathe on Me Breath of God" was sung. Remember in prayers this week, Mary Wightman, Russell Wilson and Jack McGee all of whom are in Wingham hospital. Pastor reads scripture from Matthew, Leviticus Rev. Paul Ross conducted the service at Knox United Church and Bernice Gross was organist. Choral Invitation was sung. The flowers in the sanctuary were in memory of the late Mrs. F. Lapp who passed away last week. Rev. Ross gave the Prayers of Approach and Confession. The junior choir sang an anthem under the direction of Shelley Worsell and Karen Webster. Hymn "Spirit Divine, Attend Our Prayers" was sung. Rev. Ross told children's story and the Lord's Prayer was repeated unison. "Jesus Bids Us Shine" and "0 Spirit of the Living God" were sung. Rev. Ross read the scriptures from Leviticus and Matthew. " Pour Out Thy Spirit From on High" was sung. Rev. Ross's sermon was entitled " Who Owns This Stuff?" He gave the pastoral prayers and gave a minute for mission. The offering was received by Ken Ramsey and Ian Andrews and for the Sunday School brought forward by Joel Arthur and Graham Worsell and dedicated in song. Hymn "All the Way My Saviour Leads Me" was sung. Rev. Ross gave the Benediction. Blyth CRC congregation hears guest minister Church mourns friend's death