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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1997-01-08, Page 16PAGE 16. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8,1997 Blyth United minister talks of gift giving It was the Second Sunday after Christmas at Blyth United Church Jan. 5. Rev. Steve Huntley, conducted the service. Michael Duthie, director of music, played an organ prelude while the congregation was being seated. Greeters were Joan and Erica Clark. Ushers were Harve Snell, Dick Poore and Brenda and Lori Brooks. Laverne Clark was offertory steward. Rev. Huntley opened the 'Gathering Together' part of the service with Greetings, Call to Worship then Introit: Be Still accompanying on guitar. As With Gladness Men of Old was the opening hymn. Choral anthem His Strength is Perfect was sung with Mr. Duthie accompanying on the organ. This was followed by the children's hymn, Wisemen Seeking Jesus. Harve Snell read the New Testament lesson from Ephesians 1: 3-14. The gospel lesson from Matthew 2: 1-12 was delivered by Rev. Huntley. The theme of Rev. Huntley's sermon was 'Gift Giving'. He said "A gift isn't really a gift unless people take time to receive it. At Christmas, some children, amidst all the excitement, barely have a gift opened when they open the next one." He told that the gifts that the gifts the three wisemen brought to baby Jesus that first Christmas were gold, frankincense and myrrh. Gold stood for royalty and kingship; he said, frankincense for perfumed embalming oil and myrrh for great joy. The Epiphany on Jan. 6 is a manifestation, Rev. Huntley said. It sounds morbid, but the Christian life is more about dying than living. Dying is living. In closing Rev. Huntley said, "What do we give as our gift to God? Our gift is when we sing our praises to Him! He Leadelh Me: O Blessed Thought was the closing hymn. In hospital is Les Rutledge in Clinton. HURON CHAPEL MISSIONARY CHURCH PASTOR JAMES H. CARNE AUBURN 526-7515 YOUTH PASTOR - JEREMY SHUART 523-9788 Family Bible Hour Morning Service Evening Service Addictions Support Group Prayer & Bible Study Youth Sunday 10 a.m. 11 a.m. 8 p.m. Monday 7:30 p.m. Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Friday 7:30 p.m. E. Garland leads worship Elwin Garland was worship leader at Brussels Mennonite Fellowship on Jan. 5. Thelma Steinman and Christy Pardys were in charge of the congregational singing. Christa Knorr gave a children's story. Destiny Lichty played a violin solo. Linda Campbell brought the message on the topic of "surrendering to God". There are certain things people must know about God to walk in spiritual faith. They need to know He is good, He is in control, and He knows better than they do, Campbell said. Several; things put up barriers which prevent Christians from really surrendering. Some of these things-are: complaining about things, fear of letting God into our lives, the need or desire to control, and sin. New Year's was brought in with a multi-generational celebration at BMF. In the late afternoon, the congregation and friends gathered for a pot luck supper. Ray Martin then provided transportation via teams and wagons around the village, with the arena as the destination. After skating, people returned the same way to the church for a crokinole tournament and board games. Pastor Glen Brubacher spoke during a short worship service which also included singing favourite hymns. Snacks and more fellowship were enjoyed until the new year arrived. The youth enjoyed a sleep-over at the church. Pastor Glen Brubacher, interim pastor at BMF, will bring the message for the next two Sundays. Linda Garland led the service at Brussels Mennonite Fellowship on Sunday, Dec. 29. Elwin Garland brought the message by playing the role of Zacheus, the tax collector who was a new person after his encounter with Jesus. Thelma Steinman and Kathy Procter were in charge of the singing. Manivan and Phailop Larprom sang a duet as special music for the service. New Year's Eve activities were planned for all ages on Jan. 31. The youth conducted the Sunday evening service, Jan. 5. Sandy McEacheron was the guest speaker on Sunday, Dec. 22. He spoke about the three names given to Mary's Baby - Jesus, Emmanuel and Christ, and the significance of each of the three names. Thelma Steinman was worship leader. A choir under the leadership of Lloyd Koch provided special music. Sunday evening the children put on a Christmas pageant under the leadership of Erla Koch. Angie Koch was pianist for the evening. The Youth sang during the performance. Destiny Lichty and Heather Heipel each played a solo on her violin. Lunch and fellowship followed the concert. The youth were in charge of the Christmas Eve Service this year. BRUSSELS UNITED CHURCH Rev. Christine Johnson * Minister Church Office 887-6259 Home 887-6540 Baptism of our Lord Sunday 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Church School - Nursery 9:30 a.m. Ethel Morning Worship How beautiful the march of days Are you new to the Brussels area and in search of a church home? If you would'like to learn more about either Brussels or Ethel United Church, we would be delighted to meet with you. Come and visit us in Morning Worship or call ahead for a tour of our church and a chance to meet the current minister. We look forward to meeting you. MELVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Wednesday 2:00 p.m. BRUSSELS - Morning Service - Sunday School - Belgrave Service - Bible Study - Bible Study Wheelchair Accessible We welcome you to come and worship with us. Rev. Cathrine Campbell 887-9831 Melville WMS meets at member’s home The WMS of Melville Presby terian Church met at the home of Thelma Cardiff for their December meeting. President Helen Elliott opened the meeting with a verse, then gave the introduction to "Hong Kong” which has an area of 410 square miles. It will make an interesting study for the year. The secretary's report and treasurer's report were given, then approved as read. Isobel Gibson had the devotions. Helen Elliott had the mission study. The programme from the Glad Tidings followed. This included Christmas Carols, scripture readings and prayers. The offering was received and dedicated. Leona Armstrong offered her home for the January meeting. Lunch was served by the hostess and Leona Armstrong. A social time was enjoyed. THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA you are welcome this Sunday JANUARY 12 - MORNING PRAYER Rev. Nancy Beale Trinity, Blyth St.John’s, 9:30 a.m. Brussels Wheelchair Accessible 11:15 a.m. ‘you are ‘Welcome at the BLYTH COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School for Children and Adults 11:00 a.m. - Morning Worship Bible Studies - Wednesday 10 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. Phone 523-4590 McConnell St., Blyth Multiple Sclerosis SOCIETY OF CANADA 1 -800-268-7582 WHERE DO YOU TURN WHEN YOUR DOG OR CAT IS LOST? YOUR NEWSPAPER: The link to your community you re invited to worship with us this Sunday 10 a.m. - Sunday Morning Worship Service Rev. Adrian A. Van Geest 7:30 p.m. - Evening Service Pastor Wieger DeJong from Clinton “f)o not worfcjor food that spoils but for food that endures to eternal life... ” —John 6:27 BLYTH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH I TOUO £lx/IRA 'there, were too MAHY HYPOCRITES 1 n CHL1£tcH7 a nd § Hf' SAyS The with Rev. Adrian A. Van Geest Hwy. 4, Blyth 523-9233 Wheelchair accessible Tue CUuRdLH 15 MADE up OF L4UMAM5 UDVEp &Y61OP. We tee just like you amp WOULP LO\/e TO HAVE 6zRoW U/ITH US OM 0URVWX With Christ. VisettuisSi/kirayI Brussels Mennonite Fellowship 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Christian Education (for all ages) Everyone Welcome!. Interim Pastor Glenn Brubacher (887-6388)