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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1994-10-19, Page 15THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1994. PAGE 15. Mennonites hear testimonies of thanksgiving Thanksgiving was celebrated at Brussels Mennonite Fellowship, beginning with a breakfast feast at 9 a.m. Instead of the regular Sunday School classes, inter- generational Thanksgiving activi ties took place, following the breakfast. At 10:30 the congregation gathered in the chapel for worship. Suvany, Manivan and Phailop Larprom provided special music and led the congregational singing. Thelma Steinman was worship leader, and gave a children's story. Phailop Larprom, Lucy Hesse, and Darren Hemingway each gave testimonies of Thanksgiving. Phailop expressed thanks for God directing his family to Brussels, from a refugee camp when he was a toddler. He mentioned that 97 per cent of the people living in his native Thailand are Buddhist and he is thankful to be living in a Christian area and also gives thanks for the numerous ways God works in his life, at home, at school, at youth group, at church. Lucy is especially thankful for God's forgiveness in her life. Darren marvels at the ways God works in his life as well. Thought of the week: If we pause to think, we have cause to thank. Pastor Tom Warner preached from Philippians 4: 4-9 on Sunday, Oct. 16. Joy and peace were the focus of his message. Happiness is only on the surface but joy runs deep and is not affected by surface problems. One can experience pain, and have joy although happiness is missing. We should not assess ourselves or others on happiness, but on the basis of joy. Joy, not happiness, is the fruit of the spirit. The Philippians had reason to be sad and upset. They were faced by adversaries. Doubts and fear brings an element of faith. Joy and peace, are fruits of the spirit which come from faith. Joyfulness in the midst of terror and anxiety is not logical but is an element of faith, when one suffers for the glory of God. B.J. deJong was worship leader for the service. Anneke Pardys and Bev Brown also participated. Thelma Steinman, Nancy Elliot- Greenwood were in charge of the congregational singing. Andrea Hiller played the piano for the offertory and Pat Peitrek led the children's singing. The ladies' monthly fellowship gathering took place on Tuesday evening. The ladies met at the 5R's Thrift Shop for the first part of the meeting, then at the church for the remainder. Going once Nellie Mason, left and Doris Hicks, were busy checking out all the good buys at the Blyth United Church Rummage Sale on Friday. The sale, an annual event, is a UCW project. deBoers, greeters at United Blyth United Church was well attended Oct. 16, the 21st Sunday after Pentecost. Greeters were Fred and Rachel deBoer. Ushering the worshippers were Bill and Marion Young and Linda and Tyler Wilson. Looking after the nursery was Sharon Bromley while Marlene Toll was in charge of the junior congregation. The service opened with the choir leading and the congregation joining in by surprise singing Happy Birthday to Rev. Stephen Huntley, whose birthday was that day. Call to worship was followed by the singing of the hymn All Creatures of Our God and King. This was followed by prayer of confession. I Am a New Creation was sung in unison with Rev. Hunt- ley accompanying on the guitar. For the children's time Rev. Huntley explained to them what baptizing a baby meant. The sacrament of baptism was held and he included four of the children in an impressive ceremony by giving one a glass of water, one a white cloth, another a candle and a holder. Carley Sonja Mae, daughter df Dale and Sharon Whitfield was baptized and welcomed into the body of Christ. Rev. Huntley then presented her to the children, then to the congre gation by carrying her down the aisle. The choir sang The Christian Home accompanied by Erica Clark on the flute and Phyllis Boak on the piano. The Old Testament lesson, Hebrews 4: 14-16 and was read by Fred deBoer. Minute for Missions was told by Lloyd Sippel. He spoke on the Buddhist religion and the Muslim faith. "Buddhists learn to keep their minds from wandering by medita tion. When they meditate, they extend compassion to themselves and to all beings in the universe, developing both wisdom and compassion," he said. Rev. Huntley delivered a sermon entitled "The New World Order". He said, "As we go through life our perception of things is not always what we see. There are always new changes." Hymn Saviour Like a Shepherd Lead Us was sung followed by commissioning, benediction and choral response. In the hospital in Goderich is Harve McCallum. Greeters at Blyth United Church on Thanksgiving Sunday were Albert and Nancy Wasson. Ushers were Bill and Marion Young, Harve Snell and Les Rutledge. Rev. Stephen Huntley opened the service with call to worship. The hymn was For the Beauty of the Earth, which was followed by prayer of confession. The assurance of pardon was sung accompanied by Rev. Huntley playing guitar. The children's story was "Making a thank you card to God". The Old Testament lesson, Deuteronomy 8: 7-18, was read by Lenora Davidson. Gospel lesson, Matthew 6: 19-34, was read by Rev. Huntley. The sermon was entitled "Thanksgiving, daily lifestyles and drink deeply from the well of Life." Amanda Howson read the minute for missions. Come, Ye Thankful People Come was sung followed by the choral response. The congregation was told to mark Oct. 30 on their calendars, when Rev. Arthur Watson will be guest minister. Get well wishes were extended to Ralph Caldwell and Selina Machan. Leona Armstrong hosts WMS The October meeting of Melville Presbyterian Church was held at the home of Leona Armstrong. Isobel Gibson was the leader and opened the meeting with a poem about Thanksgiving. The hymn Come All Ye Thankful People Come was sung. Mrs. Ruby Steiss read the scripture Luke 17: 11-19 which is the story of the 10 lepers and only the Samaritan returned to give thanks. Mrs. Gibson gave a prayer, then gave each member a few lines to read on some things for which they should be thankful. She then gave the Thanksgiving message, followed by a prayer. A hymn was sung and this part of the meeting ended with a Thanksgiving story. President Helen Elliott, presided for the business. The roll call was a verse or few lines about Thanks giving. The minutes and treasurer's reports were read and adopted. Anyone wishing to subscribe to The Glad Tidings paid for their subscription. Members were reminded of the meeting which is to be held at Huronlea on Oct. 17 concerning Care - all phrases. After a few more items of business, members listened to a tape "I Can" and the meeting closed with all repeating the Mizpah Benediction. THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA / You are welcome this Sunday October 23 - Pentecost 22 Morning Prayer St. John's, Brussels 11:15 a.m. Trinity, Blyth 9:30 a.m. PASTOR JAMES H. CARNE Sunday Wednesday Friday HURON CHAPEL MISSIONARY CHURCH AUBURN 526-7515 10 a.m. - Family Bible Hour 11 a.m. 8 p.m. 8 p.m. 7:30 p.m. - Morning Service - Evening Service - Prayer & Bible Study - Youth - Pastor Bob Lewis, 526-7441 BRUSSELS MENNONITE FELLOWSHIP Sunday, October 23 - 9:15 a.m. Singing Tune Up Time 9:30 a.m. WORSHIP SERVICE 10:30 a.m. Sunday School For All Ages Pastor Elder Tom Warner Welcome YOU... 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