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The Citizen, 1997-01-29, Page 12PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29,1997 Clarks greet at Blyth United Church It was Epiphany 3 with the seasonal colour green at Blyth United Church last Sunday. The beautiful flowers decorating the sanctuary were from the funeral of Bill Knox. Greeters were Joan and Ross Clark. Ushers were Steve Sparling, Lloyd Sippel, Harvey Snell and Brenda Brooks. Lorie Falconer looked after the nursery. Rev. Stephen Huntley, conducted the service. Michael Duthie, director of music, was organist. Rev. Huntley opened the service with Call to Worship, Welcome and announcements followed by opening hymn Morning Has Broken. A 'commissioning' service followed for Jodi Cobum, who is going to Nicaragua, the largest Republic of Central America. She is one of 44 people in the area to help build a second storey and a roof on a church in the Bluefield region, a county in Nicaragua. Their church was blown down by a hurricane in 1990. Rev. Huntley, in an impressive ceremony, assisted by Susan Howson and Fred Meier, presented Jodi with a spoon designed by Barbara Hicks of Clinton. On the handle was a cross and dove, the cross meaning Christ and the dove, love and peace. The spoon symbolizes something to lift people up; not a knife that cuts people nor a fork that pricks people apart. Following the choral anthem, Turn Your Eyes on Jesus, the Sacrament of Baptism was held. Michael William Duthie was baptized and presented to the congregation by Bill Howson, clerk of session. Following the cere­ mony, Rev. Huntley had a special welcome to Michael's parents, Richard and Brenda Duthie and sister, Kimberley from Strasbourg, Saskatchewan. Emily Phillips read the Old Testament lesson from Jonah 3: 1- 5, 10. The Gospel reading was taken from Mark I: 14-20 delivered by the minister. 'Conscientious Objections' was the title of Rev. Huntley's sermon with the theme being on "Faith". He talked about the story of Jonah, written during the time that Jesus had grown bitter and had forgotten that they were God’s revelation to the nations. "Jonah is us, all of our prejudices and resentments. God gives us second chances or multiple choices," said Rev. Huntley. Closing hymn was Great Is Thy Faithfulness. On Feb. 9 the Sunday School is hosting a 'Sweetheart Luncheon' following church. The proceeds will go to a foster child. Admission is by donation. Everyone must wear red! HURON CHAPEL MISSIONARY CHURCH PASTOR JAMES H. CARNE AUBURN 526-7515 YOUTH PASTOR - JEREMY SHUART 523-9788 I Sunday 10 a.m.- Family Bible Hour 11 a.m.- Morning Service 8 p.m.- Evening Service Monday 7:30 p.m.- Addictions Support Group Wednesday 7:30 p.m.- Prayer & Bible Study Friday 7:30 p.m.- Youth Wing ham hosts Presbyterial "Make a Joyful Noise Unto the Lord" was the theme for the annual meeting of the Maitland Presbyter- ial held in Wingham Presbyterian Church on Jan. 20 at 10 a.m. This theme was followed throughout the day as each society present contributed to the program with a great variety of numbers showing praise and joy. From the beginning, when the Wingham afternoon group came marching in with their rhythm band instruments to the tune of When the Saints Go Marching In, to the final performance by the Wingham Evening Auxiliary of a number of enthusiastic songs they taught everyone, there was a sense of joy and praise. President Mildred Dupont wel­ comed everyone. She opened with a poem "Happiness" and prayer. Shirley Donaldson welcomed everyone to St. Andrews Church, Wingham. Reports were given by the treasurer and all the different secretaries, showing another successful year. Isabel Thompson reported on her weekend at Ladies' Camp and Connie Rassman told about her son's experiences at children's camp. Greetings were brought from Synodical by Agnes Bregman, who invited everyone to the 50th anniversary celebration on April 22 - 23 at St. Giles Church, Sarnia. Literature Secretary, Shirley McCall introduced some of the books available at the Book Display. Rev. Vaudry gave a few words of welcome and led in the grace for the lunch which had been prepared. The afternoon session began with a poem "Joy" by Mildred Dupont and the devotions by Teeswater with Joyce MacDonald reading the scripture, Largaret Mclnnes giving the meditation and Mildred Blackwell leading in prayer. There were further presentations by different groups continuing on the theme of praise and joy. The new Area Educational Consultant, Erin Crisfield, was introduced. She gave a brief outline of the study materials available for D. Procter brings message Don Procter gave the message on Sunday, Jan. 26 at Brussels Mennonite Fellowship. Mr. Procter spoke on anger. He said that anger is a God-given emotion, not good, nor bad. Jesus, Himself, showed anger in certain situations such as in the temple with the money changers. Unresolved anger can bury or shrivel fruits of the spirit such as love and joy. Rod Steinman was the worship leader. Thelma Steinman and Anne Hemingway were in charge of the congregational singing. Darlene Hemingway and Michelle Lichty provided special music. Andra Dettweiler played the piano for the offertory. the coming year. There is a choice of studying the history of the church in China and Hong Kong, or Living in a Multicultural Society. She also conducted the installa­ tion of officers for the coming year. Erlma Haldenby has taken over as president for one year to complete Mildred Dupont's term so she conducted the final part of the meeting. Courtesy remarks were given by Mayme Wilkins and following the singing of the hymn Helen Elliott closed the meeting with prayer. Officers for 1997 are: Hon. Pres., Isobel Arbuckle, Wingham; Past President, Mildred Dupont, Bel­ more; President, Erlma Haldenby, Kinlough; 1st Vice-President, Shirley McCall, Kincardine; 2nd Vice-President, Helen Daughterly, Wingham; Treasurer, Eileen Chambers, Ripley; Historian, Largaret Mclnnes, Teeswater; assistant historian, Jean Stokes, Belmore. Secretaries are: recording, Donna Henderson, Molesworth; corres­ ponding, Ethel Baker, Molesworth; adult west, Margaret DeBoer, South Kinloss; adult east, Margaret Underwood, Gorrie; youth and children, Mary Wray, Ripley; Glad Tidings, Joan Laird, Kincardine; publicity, Mildred Lorie, Lucknow; literature, Norma Raymond, Lucknow; member without portfolio, Linda Fitch, Gorrie; financial examiners, Judy McKenzie and Edith Simpson, Ashfield. THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA you are welcome this Sunday FEBRUARY 2 - EPIPHANY 4 HOLY EUCHARIST Rev. Nancy Beale Trinity, Blyth 9:30 a.m. Wheelchair Accessible St. John's, Brussels 11:15 a.m. Jou are JVelcome 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 you're invited to worship with us this Sunday 10 a.m. - Sunday Morning Worship Service 7:30 p.m. ~ Evening Service Both services will be led by Rev. Adrian A. Van Geest “.Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy - think about such thing!JS. Fhilippians 4:8 BLYTH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Rev. Adrian A. Van Geest Hwy. 4, Blyth 523-9233 Wheelchair accessible BRUSSELS UNITED CHURCH Rev. Christine Johnson - Minister Church Office 887-6259 Home 887-6540 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 BRUSSELS 11:00 a.m.- Morning Service - Sunday School - Belgrave Service * Bible Study * Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Wednesday 2:00 p.m. Wheelchair Accessible We welcome you to come and worship with us. Rev. Cathrine Campbell 887-9831 EXCUSE ^591 i talcLElVlRA <=>M tteGOlT COUVSEJ And. SHEsaioCs'Jl^ Kn<?w I pip A PRAYING cut tare I evepyoMe Mees? THeiK ReCf?EAT(oM-; W FACT, THAT^ COlMtr^UNPAY IS FOR: TO Be re-cecatep with 6iop. Joint us SvawpaV mormhJA Camp yoix stilu will haub TIME -Rte. EECEgMIOMuM -me Apre&tJootJ!) 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)