HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1994-12-07, Page 25THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1994. PAGE 25.
Special guest
at Mennonite
service
Tim Harden, from Country Hills
Missionary Church in Kitchener,
was a special guest at Brussels
Mennonite Fellowship on Sunday,
Nov. 20. He ministered through
song.
The Hiller family participated in
the service as well. Mark Hiller
was song leader and Denise Hiller
was pianist. Denise and Andrea
Hiller played a flute duet for the
offertory.
Pastor Tom Warner was worship
leader.
The ladies met on Tuesday
evening, Nov. 15, for the monthly
Ladies' Fellowship. Bev Brown and
Anne Hemingway were in charge
of the meeting. Representative
workers from the Women's Resource
Centre (Wingham and Seaforth)
gave an interesting and informative
presentation.
On Friday evening, Nov. 18, the
Grade 5/6 held monthly activity
under the leadership of Yvonne
Dettweiler and Lucy Hesse. After
bowling at the Molesworth
Bowling Lanes, the group returned
to the church for games, food, and
fellowship.
On Sunday, Nov. 27, the Youth
Group took charge of the service.
Ursi Eigenheer was worship leader,
assisted by Darren Hemingway.
Phailop Larprom was music leader,
and Joy-Ellen Greenwood and
Andrea Hiller played a duet on
their flutes.
Christine Knorr gave a children's
story in which she explained the
origin of candy canes, and their
significance. Other members of the
Youth Group participated in a skit,
and in singing. Maaike Wiergersma
and Ursi Eigenheer sang a duet, as
did Sue Seigers and Michelle
Lichty.
On Sunday, Dec. 4, Thelma
Steinman was song leader. Pastor
Tom Warner conducted the service
and gave the message, entitled
"Troubled Wonder" based on the
scripture, Luke 1: 26-38.
On Sunday evening, a Foot
washing and Communion was held
at the church. Elwin Garland led
the service and Pastor Tom Warner
gave the message.
The Youth Bible Quiz Team
competed in the finals at Hillcrest
Mennonite Church, New Hamburg,
on Sunday, Dec. 4 and came in
third place among the teams
participating.
The children have been
practising for a Christmas program
which will be held on Dec. 18.
Missionaries
hear trio
A trio consisting of Virginia
Stright, Lorraine Came and Pastor
Came sang a song, That Beautiful
Name at Auburn Missionary
Church on Sunday, Dec. 4. The
song reminded all of the beautiful
name of Jesus.
Larry Reinhart gave his
testimony of how the Lord lifted
him from a life of alcohol and
drugs to a life given over to Jesus.
He said how the Lord has changed
his home, his attitude, his thoughts
and his actions.
Today he is rejoicing in the Lord
and Jesus can do the same for
everyone if they will only come to
Him in faith believing, he said.
The members are looking
forward to having Norienc Chester
of Port Elgin at the ladies meeting
on Thursday, Dec. 8. Noricne is
president of the Women's
Ministries in the Canada East. All
women are invited to attend.
The Sunday School is busy
preparing for their Christmas
concert to be held on Dec. 11 at
7:45 p.m.
For the draw
There were many crafts and unique gift ideas at Brussels’
St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church bazaar last Saturday.
Here, putting tickets in the cup are Madelaine, left, and
Francis Deitner.
Second Advent candle lit
at Blyth United Church
Blyth United Church Dec. 4,
celebrated the Second Sunday of
Advent. Advent is a season of
waiting for the festival of the
Lord's birth. Advent means
"coming" or "arrival", a four-week
period of preparation and anticipa
tion. Stores may flood us with the
sights and sounds of Christmas but
our worship proclaims that the time
is coming, but is not here yet. We
must wait.
Greeting the worshippers for the
second Sunday of Advent were
Terry and Barb Richmond. Ushers
were Faye Bolger, Fred Howson,
Steve Bearss and Candice Howson.
Director of music Phyllis Boak was
organist and Erica Clark was
pianist.
Rev. Stephen Huntley opened the
service with call to worship,
followed by words of welcome.
The second Advent candle - peace
was lit by Lance and Melanie
Bearss and family. 1 Am the Light
of the World was sung accom
panied by Rev. Huntley on guitar
and Erica Clark on piano.
For the children's time Rev.
Huntley asked if they ever heard
the word "Advent". He had a
suitcase filled with articles and
asked each child to take one out.
There was a candle, a big bird
sluffed toy, an apple, can of pop,
Christmas card and two wooden
hearts. He told the children each
article was in preparation for
Christmas.
That is what advent means -
preparing and getting ready for the
birth of baby Jesus.
The choir anthem was Little
Drummer Boy.
The Old Testament lesson was
from Malachi 3: 1-4, read by Fred
Howson. The Gospel lesson, from
Luke 3: 1-6, was read by the
minister.
Rev. Huntley's sermon was on the
Advent series, the topic being,
"Paths to Christmas". He said, "We
sometimes blame or shame others
instead of taking responsibility for
ourselves. The path to Christmas is a
straight path. That is what the advent
is all about; time to take inventory of
our thoughts and not miss the true
meaning of Christmas."
Lenora Davidson gave the
Minute for Missions. She said,
Native congregation have been
part of the United Church of
Canada for years, being small
churches, they need help with
hydro bills and many other things.
Gifts to the Mission and Services
Fund helps them with some of their
expenses.
Commissioning and Benediction
was preceded by the closing hymn,
Sing Them Over Again To Me.
The poinsettia was placed in
memory of Earl Caldwell, by his
grandchildren, Lorna, Randy, Joe
and Cathy.
White Gift Sunday is Dec. 11.
Celebrate Christmas with area
churches. On Dec. 18 at 7:30, area
churches are gathering at Blyth
United Church for an interdenomi
national Christmas service. Guest
speaker is Rev. Adrian van Geest
of the Blyth Christian Reformed
Church.
0 bituaries
WILLIAM L. KRESS
William Lawrence Kress of Lon
don, formerly of Blyth, passed
away at his residence Nov. 30,
1994. He was in his 94th year.
Mr. Kress was retired from the
Canadian Imperial Bank of Com
merce. He was a veteran of World
several grandchildren and great
grandchildren.
Mr. Kress was predeceased by
two sisters and four brothers.
Dr. Robert Robinson officiated
the funeral service held on Dec. 3.
Interment was at Blyth Union
Cemetery.
War I and was a member of the
BUILDING TOMORROW
...TODAY
Please contribute to
Masonic Lodge.
He was the beloved husband of
Eugenia Beatrice (Muir) Kress and
the loving father of William E. of
Mexico, Robert J. of London and
George E. of Clearwater, Florida.
He was the loved grandfather of
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You are welcome this Sunday
December 11- Advent 3
Morning Prayer
Trinity, Blyth St. John’s, Brussels
9:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m.
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CHURCH
PASTOR JAMES H. CARNE AUBURN 526-7515
Sunday 10 a.m. - Family Bible Hour
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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.
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Sunday 10:00 a.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Rev. Adrian A. Van Geest
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Back to God Hour 10:30 a.m. CKNX Sunday
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MELVILLE
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
BRUSSELS
Rev. Tim Purvis, Interim Moderator
11:00 a.m.- Morning Service
- Sunday School
- Belgrave Service
We welcome you to come and worship with us.
9:30 a.m.
BRUSSELS UNITED CHURCH
Rev. Cameron McMillan
Church Office 887-6259
11:00 a.m.
7:30 p.m.
11:00 a.m.
Manse 887-9313
- White Gift Service
"What Does Christmas Mean To You?"
Presented by the Church School
- Congregational Pot Luck
Sandwich Luncheon to Follow
- Ethel White Gift Service
Presented by Church School
- Congregational Pot Luck
Luncheon to follow
- Community Carol Sing
Tuesday, December 20th
"Away in a manger - No crib for His bed"
‘Welcome to our ‘White Cjift Service
"For there Is bom to you this day in the city of
David, a Savior who is Christ the Lord. And this
will be a sign to you: You will find a Babe
wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying
in a manger."
BRUSSELS MENNONITE
FELLOWSHIP
Sunday, December 11: Singing Tune Up Time 9:15 a.m.
9:30 a.m. WORSHIP SERVICE
"Third Sunday of Advent"
10:30 a.m. Sunday School For All Ages
To Follow: Special MYF Soup Lunch Fundraiser
Sunday, December 18: Children's Christmas Program 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 24: Christmas Eve Service 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 25: Christmas Day Service 10:30 a.m.
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