The Citizen, 1994-04-13, Page 16PAGE 16. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 1994.
He did the mash
Johnathon McDowell of Auburn showed his parents what a
big boy he was, mashing his own potatoes. The youngster
was enjoying the delicious country supper put on by the
United Church Sunday School April 6.
Memorial service at
Huronlea Chapel, Apr. 21
Easter Communion was observed
at Bluevale United Church Sunday
morning with Rev. Banks
officiating. The congregation went
forth to partake of the bread and
wine, served by Glen and Harold
Johnston. Paul Johnson and Doug
Chapman were ushers.
The Call to Worship and Prayer
of Approach were followed by the
hymn "Christ the Lord is Risen
Today". The Prayer of Confession
was repeated in unison. The choir’s
anthem was "These Holy Things"
with Mary Lou Johnston as
organist.
During the children's hymn "As
Comes the Breath of Spring", the
children gathered at the front and
Rev. Banks questioned them as to
what they thought was invisible.
He got many responses, from
ghosts to monsters, but the answer
Community Service Network
holds semi-monthly meeting
Jane Muegge, newly elected
chair of the Huron Community
Service Network, conducted the
semi-monthly meeting on March
17 al the OMAFRA (Ontario
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and
Rura1 Affairs) office. The "Trading
Post" occupied the first hour of the
meeting, as members shared up-to-
date information about their
agencies, including workshops and
seminars workshops and seminars
occurring during the next few
months in all areas of Huron
County.
Reports from Treasurer Sandi
Davidson on sales of the Huron
Information Directory were
encouraging. Several members
commented that the directory
would be of particular use to
churches, municipalities,
physicians and other professionals
in the county. "This book could
save people a lot of time when
searching for contacts or preparing
mailing lists," says Bev Brown,
who served on the Information
he was looking for was God and
Jesus who are invisible. We can see
them but we have to believe in our
hearts and minds that they are
always present, he said.
Jack Fischer read the Epistle
Lesson from I John 1: 1-22 and the
Gospel Lesson from John 20: 19-
31.
Prayers for the family of God
were said, remembering those in
hospital and the service closed with
the hymn "The Day of Resurrec
tion" followed by the benediction
from "Songs for Gospel People".
Members are reminded of the
Session meeting at the church on
Wednesday, April 13 at 8 p.m. and
also the Memorial Service at
Huronlea Chapel, Thursday, April
21 at 2 p.m. to remember those
who have passed away since the
April opening.
Committee, which prepared the
directory for the Network.
Directories are available for $22
from most county libraries, the
OMAFRA office and from
Information & Placement at 80
Mary Street in Clinton.
A Membership and Community
Relations Committee has been
formed by the Network which will
work towards informing the public
on the activities of the Network.
The Network has been
approached by the Huron Co
ordinating Council for Youth and
Children to provide networking
opportunities for all co-ordinating
committees in the county.
Following a 10-minute video
"Nurturing Health", produced by
the Premier's Council on Health,
Well-being and Social Justice, a
discussion took place on the
determinants of health.
The next meeting of the Network
will be at 9 a.m. on Thursday, May
19 at the OMAFRA office.
Wassons
greet at
United
Greeters at Blyth United Church
Sunday, April 10 were Albert and
Nancy Wasson. Ushers were Mary
Walden, Glen Linner and Terry and
Trent Richmond. Call to worship
was followed by the singing of the
hymn, "Hail, Thou once Despised
Jesus!"
For the children's time, Rev.
Jock Tolmay told about "The
Growth of Trees" having with him
a slice through a trunk of a large
pine tree from the Webster's farm
on Highway 4. "Every ring on it
represents new growth" he said.
Rev. Tolmay said he has five
different colours of stoles he wears.
White represents Easter. He wore a
green one Sunday representing new
growth.
After hearing an interesting
message, the children went to
junior congregation with Joann
McDonald in charge.
Scripture readings were John 20:
19-31 and Acts 4: 32-35.
Rev. Tolmay delivered a sermon
entitled, "Beginning to Live the
new Life."
Susan Howson read "Minute for
Missions" saying that April is
mission month making note of the
designs of the "flags of 10
countries we support".
The Congregational Prayer and
Lord's Prayer were sung followed
by the hymn, "Rejoice and Be
Glad."
The UCW meeting is Thursday,
April 14 at 2 p.m. Guest speaker is
Sallianne Patch of The Ark in
Brussels.
Sing For Joy concert is at
Wesley-Willis, Clinton April 17 at
7:30 p.m. Tickets are $4 at door.
Monday, April 18 at 7:30 p.m. in
the church auditorium is a
workshop on "Projecting and
Communicating" with Rev. Bill
Stedmann. All members of the
church boards and committees are
asked to attend. It is also open to
anyone concerned and interested in
the future of the United Church.
In Clinton hospital is Roy
Easom. Ralph Caldwell is home
from hospital.
Salvation Army
hosts ‘Revival’
series
April 17 to May 8 The Salvation
Army Family Worship Centre in
Wingham will be the centre for a
“Month of Revival,” series of
services beginning each evening at
7. The theme for the series will be
“God’s Antidote for Anxiety.”
The special speakers for the
series will include: Major Robert
Radcliffe, of Hamilton, Ontario,
Rev. Dan Armstrong, a retired
Methodist minister from Kentucky
U.S.A, (now residing in Lucknow,
Ontario), Rev. John Vaudry,
minister at St. Andrews
Presbyterian church in Wingham,
Captain Roy and Mrs. Margaret
Scott, pastors of The Salvation
Army Family Worship Centre in
Wingham.
There will also be a variety of
musical accompaniment, singing,
praise, and testimonies. "For the
many today who are unable to
attend a morning Worship service,
due to work, or other commitments,
this is an excellent opportunity to
share in a dynamic and exciting
evening of Praise and Worship,"
Captain Scott stated, "And during
The International Year of the
Family, we also wanted to provide
an opportunity for services which
would relate to the whole family."
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
THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA
You are welcome this Sunday
April 17- Easter 3
Holy Eucharist
Trinity, Blyth St. John's, Brussels
9:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m.
Rector, The Rev. E. Paul Acton, 887-9273
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 - Pastor Bob Lewis, 526-7441
BRUSSELS UNITED CHURCH
Rev. Cameron McMillan
Church Office 887-6259 Manse 887-9313
11:00 a.m. - Morning Worship Service
"Have you anything to declare?"
- Church School - Nursery
9:30 a.m. - Ethel Morning Worship Service
- Church School
All my hope on God is founded, He doth still my trust renew
Welcome
MELVILLE
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
BRUSSELS
Rev. Carolyn McAvoy
11:00 a.m.- Morning Service
- Sunday School
- Belgrave Service
We welcome you to come and worship with us.
9:30 a.m.
BLYTH CHRISTIAN A REFORMED CHURCH
HIGHWAY 4, BLYTH-523-9233
Sunday 10:30 a.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Guest Preacher: Rev. Jack Westerhof
The Lord's Supper will be served
The Church of the "Back to God Hour" and "Faith 20"
Back to God Hour 10:30 a.m. CKNX Sunday
Faith 20 5:30 a.m. Weekdays, Global T.V.
Visitors ^Welcome ‘Wfte.dx-ftoir accessible
V* BRUSSELS V
MENNONITE FELLOWSHIP*
Saturday, April 16: Community Praise 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 17: Singing Tune-Up Time 9:15 a.m.
WORSHIP SERVICE: 9:30 a.m.
- Communion and Handwashing
10:30 a.m. Sunday School For All Ages
Pastor
Tom Warner
887-6388
Elder
Alice Knorr
887-9203
"EACH AND EVERYONE TRULY WELCOME"%