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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1995-03-29, Page 16Tipping the hat Gary Martin and friends had the audience involved with some yippy-yi-yay choreography when they entertained during the Kids Break at the Brussels Mennonite Church last Wednesday. BRUSSELS UNITED CHURCH Rev. Cameron McMillan Church Office 887-6259 Manse 887-9313 11:00 a.m. - Morning Worship "Expressing Appreciation" Church School - Nursery 9:30 a.m. - Ethel Morning Worship "Joyful, joyful we adore Thee" All Welcome MELVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH BRUSSELS Rev. Tim Purvis, Interim Moderator 11:00 a.m. - Morning Service - Sunday School 9:30 a.m. - Belgrave Service We welcome you to come and worship with us. Worshippers at Blyth United on Sunday were ushered by Brenda and Heather McDonald and Diane and Jill Walden. In charge of the nursery was Anita Bromley. Call to worship, prayer of approach and words of welcome were given by Rev. Huntley. Let Us With a Gladsome Mind was sung, followed by Prayer of Confession in unison. Be Still, accompanied by Rev. Huntley on guitar, was sung prior to reading Psalm 34, in unison. The anthem The Lord's My Shepherd was rendered by the choir accompanied by Mrs. Boak director of music, at the organ. New Testament lesson, 2 Corinthians 5: 16-21, was read by Kate Huntley. Gospel lesson, Luke 15: 1-3, 11-32 was read by Rev. Stephen Huntley. During children's time Rev. Huntley asked if they had ever thought of running away from home. "Where you would go and what you would do?" he asked. He told a story of a little boy who had gone to his friends' house, where they could do anything they wanted to do. However, after a while he missed his own home, his own favourite toys, his own room and food, so he decided to go back home. How do you think he would feel, Rev.Huntley asked. Perhaps he was afraid of being punished. His parents were so glad to see him. This shows how God feels about us. He is with us and has a home for us all the time. The theme of his sermon was "When Good Things Happen to Bad People." The greatest example is the story of the Prodigal Son. It tells us much about the forgiveness of God. His goodness to all people has no boundary. Each individual is precious to God. We cannot live without hope that we can change and begin again. We know that we have wronged in the past and need assistance from the outside world, The congregation at Auburn Missionary Church heard Joan Burchell and Doran Rolston sing their duet numbers, I'm Glad I Know Who Jesus Is and If We Never Meet Again This Side of Heaven, I'll meet you on that beautiful shore. Don Vair was the speaker for the morning service, using scripture from I Sammucl 13: 1-14. One of the things that is hard for us to do is to wait on the Lord, he said. "Often we want to direct our own paths and we leave God out. How do you get guidance? We should pray and 0 bituaries ROY M. WILLIAMSON Roy Millikin Williamson of Wal- ton passed away at Scaforth Com- munity Hospital on Sunday, March 26, 1995, in his 69th year. A well-known member of the community, Mr. Williamson was involved in many aspects of munic- ipal life. • He was a member of the Scaforth Community Hospital board from 1973 to 1985, served as a council- lor for Grey Twp. from 1971-1972, as deputy-reeve from 1973 to 1974, held the reeve's post from 1975 until 1982 and served as the road superintendent from 1982 to 1992. Mr. Williamson was the beloved husband of Kathleen (Roc) Williamson, dear father of Shirley and Barry Skinner of RR2 Mitchell and Tom and Joyce Williamson of RR1 Walton and the loving grand- therefore we need hope. The prodigal knew a change was necessary. The church is a bit of a prodigal, given all power on earth. Today the church has lost the great lustre. The pews are empty. Many don't want things to be this way. Does the church want to change? Do we as a body want to change? Do we have the hope? Do we as a body want to be renewed? Like the father in this story, God waits patiently for us to come to our senses. We need the hope that our loving Father will welcome us with open arms, no matter why or how far we stray. The congregation sang And Can It Be that I Should gain. Minute for Missions was read by Diane Ferguson followed by the pastoral prayer. The closing hymns was Lead Us, Heavenly Father, Lead Us. In hospital are Molly Grant, Wingham; Grace Easom, Clinton; Mabel Riley, London's University Hospital; and Ann Hollinger, Goderich. Lenton Bible Study is every Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. until April 12. The next Family Night is April 7 at 8 p.m. Bring lunch and a mug. The next fellowship hour is Sunday, April 9. Come and enjoy fellowship and treat yourself to a lunch of your choice from the menu. The 10th anniversary of Coffee Break is on Wednesday, April 12. All former members are invited. Sunday, April 16 is Easter Sunrise Service at Howson's Country Mill. Bring lawn chairs. Inclement weather, the service will be held at the church. Wednesday, April 5 is the Huron-Perth Presbytery Pastoral oversight visit. There is a session meeting on April 4 at 8 p.m. The UCW meet- ing is Thursday, April 13 at 2 p.m. The Family Service, Passion Play is at 11 a.m. Sunday, April 9. watt." In scripture Saul was the first king of Israel. He was handsome and a military leader. At this time the Philistines were well equipped. The Israelites tended to shrink back and some even hid among bushes and rocks. Their only hope was an intervention by God. Saul looked at the situation as a soldier, but he didn't see that he was being tested. Saul acts in self-will. No one can erase the tape of life, so all must suffer the consequences. Saul suffered the consequences as his kingdom was given to another. father of Valerie, Cathy and Becky Laverty, Sarah, Katie and Nicole Williamson. He was the dear brother and brother-in-law of Olive Clarke of Atwood, Evelyn Carter of Seaforth, Florence Nesbitt of Clinton, Ina McGrath of Egmondville, Helen Williamson of RR1 Walton, Grace and George Pethick of RR1 Seaforth and Loreen and Gilbert Hubert of North Bay. He was predeceased by one sis- ter, Olda Jervis and two brother, Herbert and Norman Williamson. Friends were received at the Box and Smith Funeral Chapel in Scaforth on Tuesday. The funeral service will he held on Wednesday, March 29, at 2 p.m. Interment wil be at Brussels Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Duff's United Church, Walton or the Walton ballpark would be greatly appreciated. As a tribute to the life of Mr. Williamson, a tree will he planted in his memory. Mennonites hold praise weekend Brussels Mennonite Fellowship held a "Praise Week-end" for spiritual refreshing on March 25- 26. A Praise Team from Living Water Christian Fellowship in New Hamburg led the congregation during the sessions. On Saturday afternoon, teaching sessions on the Holy Spirit and on worship were held for the youth and adults. After a pot luck meal and time of fellowship, a praise service was held. On Sunday morning, the team led the congregation in the worship service. Wayne Wagler from New Hamburg brought the message. He spoke about Ahithophel, from the book of Samuel, and how bitterness ultimately destroyed him. Bitter- ness has a boomerang effect. If bitterness is directed toward another, as way of revenge, resent- ment etc. it comes back to the source and becomes a resident in that person, just as a boomerang will return to the source. There is no true forgiveness outside the blood of Christ. Jesus requires repentance. Forgiveness is there from the blood of Christ. We don't even have to ask for it, but we must repent to receive it. We can forgive others and it becomes operable in their lives when they repent. Offense is a sin. We must forgive and we must confess our sins that we may be healed. One cannot correct another's problem but he/she can do something about his/her own problem. Unforgive- ness breeds bitterness. The Ladies Fellowship Group hosted a pot luck meal and program by a group from Milverton called "Hymns and Harps" which ministered through song, accom- panied by a slide presentation. Women from several area churches were guests for the evening. The women are still quilting on the winter quilting project. On Friday, March 31, Grade 5/6 will go bowling at Molesworth Bowling Lanes for their monthly activity. The Youth Group will attend a Coffee House in Wellesley, on Saturday evening. Several committee meetings will also be held throughout the week. Cotton pads soaked in cold tea, or cold tea bags make good eye compresses to soothe tired, puffy eyes. Tea acts as a mild astringent and reduces puffiness. THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA You are welcome this Sunday April 2 - Lent 5 Holy Eucharist Ms Nancy Beale, Lay Pastor Trinity, Blyth St. John's, Brussels 9:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m. 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 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 it\BLYTH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH HIGHWAY 4, BLYTH--523-9233 Sunday 10:00 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. Rev. Adrian A. Van Geest 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. AU Visitors 'Welcome Wheelchair accessible PAGE 16. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 1995. 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