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The Citizen, 1997-07-09, Page 12PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 1997 From the Minister^s_Study Church — Good for your health? By Rev. Stephen Huntley Blyth United Church The good old summertime! Is there a better time of the year? Summertime offers us the opportunity to slow down from the usual hectic pace of everyday life and enjoy simple pleasures, relax and unwind. In this time of refreshment, what about church? Many a sermon has been preached on the subject of summertime devotion. God never takes a holiday, neither should we, etc., etc. Good intention, but bad religion. Since religion is made for mankind Mennonites picnic at farm On Saturday, June 28, the congregation of Brussels Mennonite Fellowship, gathered at the home of Howard and Alice Martin for a picnic supper and fellowship. On Sunday, Ben Wiebe, from the Hamilton area, preached on "Spirituality and the Daily Round", basing his message on the text, Matthew 6: 25-33. Mark Hiller was the worship leader. Rebecca Heipel played for the offertory. Anne Hemingway was pianist. A finger-food lunch followed, the Christian Education Hour and the congregation met again for a meeting in the chapel. During recent church services, special prayer has been held for several of the youth who are actively involved in a variety of programs this summer. Kristi Procter and Rebecca Heipel are working with a team at the not for God, perhaps God wants us to take opportunities to be refreshed and to refrain from steady work. God doesn't need a holiday, because He is God. Now, before you completely forgo your Bible and reach for that bottle of suntan lotion, an unlikely source is calling us to religious devotion, science! Yes, science, that force which has long been accused of destroying faith is now offering some compelling reasons to embrace faith. Research is beginning to find a link between faith and health. In Time magazine (cover story, Welcome Inn Mennonite Church and Community Centre in Hamilton to provide a Summer Bible School for inner city children. Darlene Hemingway and Tobi Farrell are providing Christian leadership at camp Kahquah, Magnetawan. Tim Procter is attending a CILT (Campers in Leadership Training) at Silver Lake Mennonite Camp on the Bruce Peninsula. r Christine Knorr is spending eight weeks in Mongolia teaching English to secondary school teachers. She is a member of a team sponsored by PIONEERS, an interdenominational Christian organization. Christa Knorr is serving as a councillor at Conestoga Bible Camp for the month of July. Michelle Lichty has spent a week in Detroit assisting with the children’s program during June 1996), this notable publication asked the question, can prayer, faith and spirituality really improve your physical health? A growing and surprising body of scientific evidence says, yes, they can. Consider the following: - A survey of 30 years of research on blood pressure showed that churchgoers have lower blood pressure than non-churchgoers - 5mm lower, according to Dr. David Larson at the U.S. National Institute of Health, even when adjusted for smoking and other risk factors. - Other studies have shown that a conference put on by the Institute in Basic Life Principles. Twelve members of BMF's Youth Fellowship will be attending the Winnipeg '97 Youth Ministry Conference from July 3 - 8 at the Canadian Mennonite Bible College. Each youth will participate in a service project or a ministry every day. There will be daily worship services, concerts and other youth events. The youth from BMF are: Brandon Anger, Becky Bell, Danny Bishop, Ben Dettweiler, Nathan Dettweiler, Darlene Hemingway, Jamie Koch, Cindy Kuepfer, Sharlene Kuepfer, Michelle Lichty, John-Eric Pardys and Melissa Valdez. They will be accompanied by youth sponsors Ray Martin and Pat Pietrek. Lloyd Koch will be a representative for BMF at the Conference of Mennonites in Canada, held this year in Winnipeg, July 3-6. men and women who attend church regularly, have half the risk of dying from coronary-artery disease as those who rarely attend church. - In a study of 30 female patients recovering from hip fractures, those who regarded God as a source of strength and comfort and who attended religious services were able to walk further upon discharge and had lower rates of depression than those who had little faith. - Numerous studies have found lower rates of depression and Blyth Community Church of God will be meeting with The Blyth United Church for the month of July. Please Join us there at 10 a.m each Sunday for our Morning Worship. Phone 519-523-4590 MELVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH BRUSSELS Rev. Cathrlne Campbell In July - Joint Services with Brussels United Church For Information call 887*9544 We welcome you to come and worship with us. THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA are welcome this Sunday JULY 13 - PENTECOST 8 MORNING PRAYER Rev. Nancy Beale Trinity, Blyth St.John's, 9:30 a.m. - Sunday Brussels Wheelchair Accessible 11:15 a.m. ~ Sunday anxiety-related illness among the religiously committed. Non­ churchgoers have been found to have a suicide rate four times higher than church regulars. - Science is beginning to understand what Christians have known for sometime, that faith is good for your health. This summer enjoy a time of refreshmerit that is good for your health and while you're at it, why not jog, walk or otherwise come to church. You will definitely feel better! Depression afflicts mind and body Life has its ups and downs, everyone experiences them at one time or another. One of every three Canadians will have temporary emotional problems. Life is all about dealing with everyday problems, but people don't have to handle them by themselves because there is help around everyday. A social support network of family, friends and co-workers can help make a difference. Being part of mutual friendships can make life more rewarding and more ful­ filling. Not only can belonging to a support network help, it can also be beneficial to other people involved because they too receive support. Depression is an illness afflicting mind and body. At times almost everyone feels down, blue or sad and becomes discouraged with life but usually these mood changes are temporary. However, when a depressed mood persists for one or two months, causes a person to feel miserable and sad in many ways and begins to interfere with everyday living it is likely be the sign of a serious state of depression that requires outside help. Manic depression is an illness related to depression but the person alternates between periods of mania followed by periods of depression. At the beginning of a manic phase a person appears more outgoing and energetic. These behaviours intensify and the following symptoms appear, a decreased need for sleep, racing thoughts and flights or ideas and excessive energy. The person may also experience impaired judgement, extreme irritability, grandiose delusions and excessive energy. A manic phase is immediately followed by a period of depression. One in four women and one in 10 men can expect to develop depression at some point in their lives. Eighty per cent of people with depression can feel better and recover within a few weeks when they receive appropriate treatment. Most people who suffer from either depression or manic depression feel a sense of relief when they learn the facts about their illness. They realize that depression and/or manic depression is not a personal weakness and that they are not alone. In recognizing that listening and understanding plus a strong support network can bring tremendous comfort to people with depression and/or manic depression, the Canadian Mental Health Associa­ tion - Huron Branch in sponsoring a new support group for women affected by a Mood Disorder. An information session is being held on Wednesday, July 9 at 1 p.m. at 208 Cowper St. in Clinton. Weekly meetings of the group will continue every Wednesday thereafter from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at 208 Cowper St. For more information contact the Canadian Mental Health Associa­ tion - Huron Branch, at 482-9311 or Pierrette, the group's facilitator at 482-7176. CARL NELSON FITCH Carl Nelson Fitch of Frances Street, Wingham, passed away at Wingham and District Hospital, Friday, July 4, 1997 at the age of 85. He is survived by his wife, the former Erma Kappler, his daugh­ ters, Lois and Mel McCutcheon of Brussels and Sharon and Rex McClory of Listowel, his sons, Elwood and Lynda Fitch, Arthur and Jennifer Fitch and Kevin and Kathy Fitch, all of RR1, Wroxeter. Mr. Fitch will also be missed by Erma's daughter, Norma and Desmond Brophy of Wingham, his sister, Gladys Haskins of Gorrie, his brother-in-law, Cliff and Hazel Pyke of Gorrie, 18 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Audrene (Pyke) in 1982, his broth­ er, Lyle and Rena Fitch, his sister- in-law, Mary Fitch, his brother-in-law, Ivan Haskins and great grandson, Patrick Taylor. Visitation was held at McBumey Funeral Home,Wingham, Saturday. Rev. Rea J. Grant officiated at the service, July 6, from St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Wingham. Interment was at Wroxeter Cemetery. Memorial donations to Town and Country Homemakers, Huron County CCAC or the charity of your choice would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Please join us for worship this Sunday Sunday Morning Service • 10 a.m. Evening Service - 7:30 p.m. Rev. Adrian A. Van Geest will lead both services. The J'ear of the J&rd is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the holy One is understanding. Proverbs 9:10 BLYTH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 4 Rev. Adrian A. Van Geest Hwy. 4, Blyth 523-9233 Wheelchair accessible HURON CHAPEL EVANGELICAL MISSIONARY CHURCH PASTOR JAMES H. CARNE AUBURN 526-7515 ASSOCIATE PASTOR - YOUTH - JEREMY SHUART 523-9788 Sunday Monday Wednesday Friday 8:30 a.m. - Morning Worship Service 10:00 a.m. - Family Bible Hour 11 a.m. - Morning Worship Service 8 p.m. - Evening Service 7:30 p.m. - New Hope Support Group 7:30 p.m. - Prayer & Bible Study 7:30 p.m. - Youth BRUSSELS - ETHEL PASTORAL CHARGE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA Rev. Christine Johnson - Minister Church Office 887-6259 Home 887-6540 Sunday, July 13 Joint Service with Melville Presbyterian Church 11:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Brussels United Church Morning Worship mu Ethel United Church Morning Worship YOU ARE WARMLY INVITED TO AREND.