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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1997-03-19, Page 11Clowning around THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1997 PAGE 11. HURON CHAPEL MISSIONARY CHURCH PASTOR JAMES H. CARNE AUBURN 526-7515 YOUTH PASTOR - JEREMY SHUART 523-9788 Sunday 10 a.m. Monday 11 a.m. 8 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Friday 7:30 p.m. Family Bible Hour Morning Service Evening Service Addictions Support Group Prayer & Bible Study Youth A troupe of jesters was seen walking the streets of Blyth, Monday morning, visiting local businesses and singing a song. The group was promoting the Church of God's annual spaghetti supper, April 1. Proceeds go to the building fund. FREE APRIL OOL'S DINNER All You Can Eat Spaghetti Entertainment MONDAY, APRIL 1, 1997 5 - 7 p. BLYTH & DISTRICT COMMUNITY CENTRE PAY ONLY FOR YOUR CUTLE ADULTS $3.00 Each Utensil CHILDREN UNDER 6 FREE .m. From the Minister’s Study Get excited about life Proceeds to Blyth Church of God Building F und Phone 523-4590 for Information By Les Cook Blyth Community Church of God It is always exciting to watch the face of a child while they are at play. The fire in their eye, the squeal in their voice. When children play there is nothing else in the world outside of their game. Maybe this is what Christ was referring to when he said, "Unless we become like little children." Is it possible to be that focused on the joys of life that we regain our childlike naivety? And, if we could become this focused on the positive, who would look after all of the negative that's out there? I do believe it is possible and when we leam to focus on the good things in life we will be better equipped to deal with whatever comes our way. Sometimes as we mature, our focus changes from the future to the past or from what could be to what could have been. But the Bible gives us lots of examples of thoughts to focus on to insure that we re-establish that childlike faith we are all called to. Here are five such examples. If I am ever tempted to give in to a "bad day" I remind myself of the things that I get excited about. 1. I GET EXCITED ABOUT OTHERS Romans 12:10 says, "Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honour one another above yourself." When our purpose in life is to honour others by being devoted to their betterment, there is no time left to be distracted by a pity party. 2. I GET EXCITED ABOUT THE FUTURE Romans 8:12 - "And we know that in all things God works for the good of all those who love Him." Sometimes we just don't see a big enough picture. 3. I GET EXCITED ABOUT SUCCESS 1 Corinthians 15:58 - "Be steadfast, immovable, always excelling." An important part of excelling is appreciating it when others excel, so I don't just get excited about my own success, but about success where ever I find it. 4. I GET EXCITED ABOUT IMPOSSIBILITIES Ephesians 3:20 - "Now glory be to God who by His mighty power at work within us is able to do far more than wc would ever dare to ask or even dream of; infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts or hopes." If you believe that God is able to do far more than we would ever ask, then whatever circumstance we could be in, would be an opportunity to prove that God is still in the business of miracles. 5. I GET EXCITED ABOUT MY STANDING (WITH GOD) 1 Corinthians 2:16 - "For who has known the mind of the Lord that he may instruct him?" But we have the mind of Christ. No matter where I go or what I am doing I have an open channel to the mind of Christ. These are just a few of many powerful affirmations and promises of the Bible. Don't let a long winter or a temporary economic situation get you down. Instead GET EXCITED AND STAY EXCITED! This life is too short to establish thought patterns and attitudes that we can't take with us to the next realm. MELVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH BRUSSELS 11:00 a.m. - Morning Service - Sunday School 9:30 a.m. - Belgrave Service Tuesday 7:30 p.m. - Bible Study Wednesday 2:00 p.m. - Bible Study Wheelchair Accessible We welcome you to come and worship with us. Rev. Cathrine Campbell 887-9831 BRUSSELS UNITED CHURCH Rev. Christine Johnson - Minister Church Office 887-6259 Home 887-6540 Palm Sunday - Communion ll:OO a.m.Morning Worship Intergenerational - Nursery ***** 9:30 a.m.Ethel Morning Worship Pancake Breakfast to follow ***** Wednesday, March 19 -11:30 a.m. - UCW Lunch and Bake Sale Mon., Tues. & Wed., March 24 - 26 • 12:05 p.m. - Worship followed by sandwich lunch Tuesday, March 25 - 7:30 p.m. - Lenten Bible Course Friday, March 28 - 9:30 a m. - Good Friday Service MARK HOWARD Mark Howard of Brussels, passed away Monday, March 10, 1997, at Listowel Memorial Hospital, in his 71st year. He was the beloved husband of Evelyn Demaray, loving father of Mark Jr. and his wife, Deb, of Orlando, Florida, Deb Howard of Scarborough and Larry Howard and his friend, Darlene Smith and loved grandfather of Amanda and Nicholas Howard and Timothy Roubichoud. He was the dear brother of Jerome, Cyril, Ex and Bren and sis ters, Nell and Anne. The funeral service was held at Betts Funeral Home, Brussels, March 12. Father Nevilt said prayers while Rev. Chris Johnston officiated. Spring interment will be at Brus sels Cemetery. A prayer service was held March 11, at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #218, Brussels, with a memorial service after. Give Someone a Second Chance. Discuss organ donation with your family and sign a donor card today. IIif Kidney Foundation of Canada In remembrance, donations to the Brussels United Church General Fund would be appreciated by the family. Blyth Festival Singers in concert at St. Ambrose RC Church, Brussels March 23 ~ 8 p.m. No admission fee Everyone welcome An article of food for the food bank would be appreciated. HELPING THE WORLD WRITE NOW CODE Self-sufficiency through literacy in the developing world For information, call 1-800-661-2633 THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA ^ou are welcome this Sunday MARCH 23 - PALM SUNDAY HOLY EUCHARIST Rev. Nancy Beale Trinity, Blyth St. John’s, 9:30 a.m. ~ Sunday Brussels Wheelchair Accessible 11:15 a.m. - Sunday you're invited to worship with us this Sunday 10 a.m. ~ Sunday Morning Worship Service 7:30 p.m. ~ Evening Service Pastor Adrian A. Van Geest Is scheduled to lead both services "<8eing strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience and joyfully giving thanks to the father who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the eKingdom of light Colossians 1:11 12 BLYTH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Rev. Adrian A. Van Geest Hwy. 4, Blyth 523-9233 Wheelchair accessible Holy Week in Brussels March 23 - March 30 Palm Sunday - March 23 Blyth Festival Singers - St. Ambrose Catholic Church - 8 p.m. Mid-Week Services at Brussels United Church beginning at 12:05 - lunch to follow Monday, March 24 - Rev. James Murray - Duff's United Church, Walton Tuesday, March 25 - Rev. Cathrine Campbell - Melville Presbyterian Church Wednesday, March 26 - Pastor Glenn Brubacher - Mennonite Fellowship Church Maundy Thursday Rev. Nancy Beale - St. John’s Anglican Church - 9 p.m. Good Friday Joint Presbyterian/United Service - Rev. Chris Johnson - Brussels United Church • 9:30 a.m. Rev. Nancy Beale - St. John's Anglican Church -11:15 a.m. Easter Sunday Sunrise Services (followed by breakfast) 7:30 a.m. - Brussels Mennonite Fellowship 8:30 a.m. - Melville Presbyterian Church Regular Worship Service at all churches