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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1997-06-11, Page 15THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11,1997 PAGE 15. From the Minister’s Study Abraham, altars go together By James H. Carne, Senior Pastor Huron Chapel Missionary Church, Auburn Abraham and altars: they together. Like a trail of Hansel's bread crumbs, altars trace Abraham's encounters with God: "Then Jehovah appeared to Abram . . . and Abram built an altar there to commemorate Jehovah's visit," (Genesis 12:7). There was one altar in Abraham's life that held special significance for him. That one was Jehovah's idea. God had directed him to take his only son, Isaac, and to offer him as a burnt offering on a mountain near Moriah. Early the next morning Abraham set off with Isaac and some servants to comply with God's command. He took with him some wood and a knife, but no animal for sacrifice. When Isaac noticed the absence of the lamb and enquired about it, Abraham replied, in faith, "God go Himself will provide the lamb..." "When they reached the place God had told him about, Abraham built an altar there and arranged the wood on it. He bound his son Isaac and laid him on the altar, on lop of the wood. Then he reached out his hand and took the knife to slay his son." (Genesis 22: 9,10). If God is going to ask us at some point in our lives, to build an altar of sacrifice and lay upon it, by faith, our most cherished possession, it helps to have had some previous altar-building experience. Abraham could obey because Jehovah was no stranger to him, and he had a string of altars, all across the country, in testimony to that fact. Abraham is the father of the faithful who, when they were convicted of their sin, built an altar of repentance, and confessing their need of a Saviour, discovered the God who is "faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." (I John I: 9). Going on from there they came to another confrontation with Jehovah that resulted in the raising of an altar of consecration, upon which they offered themselves a "living sacrifice," so that the Holy Spirit might sanctify them by His indwelling fullness. God met with them, also, at the marriage altar, and at the family altar, and al the altar to which they repair occasionally for renewal and revival. The sad fact is that, while some people will have had a lifetime of building altars, to mark their encounters with God, many have never found an occasion to erect even one; Jehovah is a complete stranger to them. God invites such a person to visit the altar that He built. It is in the shape of a cross, and upon it He placed His only Son, the sacrificial Lamb and Abraham foresaw. When one has been io the cross let him roll up his sleeves, for it will be but the first of many encounters with the God of mercy and grace, and one will want to set happily to work to build altars, in order to mark the occasions. You're invited to Puffs United Church, Walton Anniversary Service June 15 Guest Speaker: Tony Morris, President of O.F.A. Service at 11:00 a.m. THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA you are zudcome this Sunday JUNE 15 - PENTECOST 4 HOLY EUCHARIST Guest Preacher: Colin Cameron Rev. Nancy Beale St. John’s, Brussels 11:15 a.m. ~ Sunday Trinity, Blyth 9:30 a.m. - Sunday Wheelchair Accessible 0 bituaries DONALD HAINES Donald Haines of Auburn passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 4, 1997 in his 77th year. Bom in Manitoba he joined the RCAF during World War II and served overseas for two years. He farmed and was a beekeeper on Road 25 in Colbome Twp. for 22 years. He moved to Auburn where he worked for the regional assess- Blyth UC learns the ment office until his retirement. He has served as elder of the Presbyterian and United Churches of Auburn. Mr. Haines is a past president of the Lions Club. He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife Lois (Rathbun) Haines, one daughter Margaret and Ron Livermore of Fordwich, one son Edward and Margaret of Beams- ville, five grandchildren: Robert, Donald and Phillip Livermore, Rachel and David Haines, one brother and three sisters all of Manitoba. Funeral service was held at the McCallum & Palla Funeral Home, Goderich on Friday, June 6, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Reverend Paul Ross officiated. Pallbearers were Bob Worsell, Robert Livermore, Donald Liver­ more, Philip Livermore, Rachel Haines and David Haines. Flower bearers were Elliott Lapp and Ralph Lubbers. Interment is at Colbome Cemetery. Topham of Listowel. He was the loved grandfather of Christopher, Joshua, Jeremy and Stephanie, lov­ ing son of Dorothy Allen of Picton and the late Morley Allen and dear brother of Charlotte Norton of Can­ nington. The funeral Mass was held Thursday, June 5, from Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Wingham. Visitation had been at Betts Visitation Centre, Gorrie. Interment was at Memorial Gar­ dens, Kitchener. Pallbearers were Bob Harper, John Armstrong, Wilfred Shantz, Ken Dettman, Lawrence Linton and Sandy McEwen. In remembrance, donations to Parkwood Hospital, Palliative Care Unit, London or the Huron County Home Care would be appreciated by the family. MELVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH BRUSSELS - Morning Service - Sunday School - Belgrave Service 11:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Wheelchair Accessible We welcome you to come and worship with us. Rev. Cathrlne Campbell 887-9831 of Billy Donna Moore greeted congregation of Blyth United Church as they arrived for service Sunday, June 8. Brenda McDonald and Fred and Debbie Hakkers ushered them to their seat. Donna Walsh provided the beautiful music, on the piano for the service. In a pulpit exchange' with the Gorrie-Wroxeter charge Rev. Jeff Hawkins replaced Rev. Steve Huntley. Rev. Hawkins opened the Sunday Service with the call to worship the opening hymn Holy, Holy, Holy was sung, followed with the Opening Prayer and Announce­ ments. There will be a Strawberry Social Thursday, June 3 at Blyth United Church, 4:30 - 7 p.m. For more information call Deanna Snell, 5423-4711. Heaven’s Gates and Hell's Flames are coming to Blyth Memorial Hall Nov. 23, 24 and 25. Volunteers are required. For more information or to sign up contact Bonnie Shannon. Rev. Hawkins led the Prayer of Confession and Assurance of Pardon. The choir sang He Walks With Me. The children's hymn was This Is My Father's World . For the children, Rev. Hawkins demon­ strated how Jesus has them try the impossible by putting a straw through a potato. The Psalm reading was Psalm 145,1 Will give You Glory. Ollie Craig read the New Testament lesson, Act 4: 32-35. The gospel lesson, I John 2: 1-11, was read by Rev. Hawkins. The sermon was, "Greetings Our Continued on page 21 JOHN JAMES SMITH John James Smith of Brussels passed away on Friday, June 6, 1997 at the Wingham and District Hospital. He was 77. Mr. Smith was the beloved hus­ band of Dorothy Smith. He was the loving father of David and Velma Smith of Guelph and Barbara and Wayne Wissler of Ariss. He was the loved grandfather of Aaron and Victoria Smith and Joseph Wissler and dear brother of Gadys Wymark of Ottawa and Dorothy Evans of Orleans. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements were entrusted to the Betts Funeral Home, Brussels. ROBERT GARY ALLEN Robert Gary Allen of Gorrie, passed away June 2, 1997 at Park­ wood Hospital, London, in his 57th year. He was the beloved husband of Joan Allen, loving father of Scott and Cathy Allen of Kitchener, Ter­ rance and Grace Allen of Listowel and Sheri Lyn and Michael HARVEY WILLIAM GARNISS Harvey William Garniss of Queen Street, Blyth passed away at Clinton on June 7, 1997. He was 76. Bom in Blyth June 25, 1920, Mr. Garniss was the son of the late George and Hannah Jane (Moutray) Garniss. He served in World War II with the Canadian Army. For 32 years, beginning in 1957 Mr. Garniss was a familiar to many people in the RR1 and RR2, Blyth areas as their mail deliverer. He was the dear father of Gina and Rick Shropshall of London, Roger and Debra Garniss of Clin­ ton, Gary and Judy Garniss of RR3, Zuirch and Paul and Dianne Gar­ niss of Hamilton. He was the lov­ ing grandfather of 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A brother Leslie (Cap) Garniss predeceased him. Legion Padre, Pastor Jim Came, officiated at the funeral service held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, June 10 form the Beattie-Falconer Funeral Home "Tasker Chapel". Pallbearers were Dan Dupee, Bill Skinner, John Elliott and Steven Maxwell. Interment was at Blyth Union Cemetery. 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 Please join us for worship this Sunday Sunday Morning Service -10 a.m. Praise & Prayer Service - 7:30 p.m. 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 things. Phillip ions 4 :8 BLYTH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Rev. Adrian A. Van Geest Hwy. 4, Blyth 523-9233 Wheelchair accessible HURON CHAPEL MISSIONARY CHURCH PASTOR JAMES H. CARNE AUBURN 526-7515 ASSOCIATE PASTOR - YOUTH - JEREMY SHUART 523-9788 Sunday 8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Monday Wednesday Friday 10:00 a.m. 8 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. - Father's Day Services ~ Pastor Carne preaching & singing as well as the ladies' trio - Family Bible Hour - Evening Service Pastor Carne preaching and the ladies'trio ministering in music - New Hope Support Group - Prayer & Bible Study - Youth BRUSSELS - ETHEL PASTORAL CHARGE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA Rev. Christine Johnson - Minister Church Office 887-6259 Home 887-6540 Sunday, June 15 11:00 a.m. Brussels United Church Morning Worship Special congregational meeting to follow Discussion re. Accessibility Project Ethel United Church Morning Worship Sacrament of Baptism Wed., June 11 - 7 p.m. - Brussels Sunday School meeting Sun., June 15-4-7 p.m. - UCW Garden Party - $8 tor Hot and Cold Buffet Tues., June 17-8 p.m. - Ministry and Personnel Committee YOU ARE WARMLY INVITED TO ATTEND. 9:30 a.m.