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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1999-03-31, Page 16PAGE 16. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31, 1999. From the Minister’s Study Christians Easter people, says minister Rev. Cathrinc Campbell Melville Presbyterian, Brussels Knox, Belgrave I have been the lucky recipient of a pin that says "Chocolate Bunnies Accepted Here". However. I also want to report that of today's date of writing I have received absolutely none. I haven't found any at the Post Office Bunny either but I am still optimistic. So what has that to do with Easter? Everything and nothing. For if your view of Easter is that it is only a time of giving and receiving candy and flowers, usually in pastel colours, or the marker in the calendar that signals spring, then indeed you will feel that I have been shortchanged. If your view of Easter is a time of reflection, giving thanks and celebrating the most amazing acts of love, with an open and happy heart then you can accept the candy and flowers, a generous gift and all those signs of spring as a bonus but not the essential meaning of this most Holy time of year. For Easter is the essential, pivotal event in the Christian calendar, though many think that Christmas is that event. But we are as Christians "Easter People" for it is Friday service 11 a.m. - not by our doing but by the Grace of God through the atoning sacrifice of His Son. the Death of Christ and His Resurrection that places us in the wonderful position of being saved Bidding for bargains Brusselites and neighbours packed Melville Presbyterian Church Friday night for the time, talent and treasure auction. While auctioneer Kevin McArter, left, asks for bids, Mary Carr parades the objects around the room. Jeff Cardiff detailed the items for sale. Holy Week commences with Palm Sunday and ends with Easter Sunday. In Mexico, we are told that commerce and industry practically cease for the whole of Holy Week. In North America, Canada and United States, Holy Week is more of an adjunct than a focus for which we are probably poorer. For this is a time to reflect on the greatest events in world history and to give thanks that they happened. In taking that time you will be richer in mind and spirit. This year I urge you, if you are not already planning to do so, to join with the other members of this community who will be celebrating in their congregations. Come to reflect on Good Friday and to celebrate on Easter Sunday. You will find a warm welcome from new and old friends and join in the thanksgiving. Jesus Christ is Risen today! Hallelujah! 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 Continued from page 11 27: 11-31. Following the service the Session members, confirmation class and their parents enjoyed potluck dinner. After dinner the confirmation class and the session asked questions pertaining to what the class had learned during the classes. •The confirmation class will meet on Wednesday, March 31 in the Sunday School room at 7 p.m. On Friday, April 2 a Good Friday service will be held at Knox United Church at 11 a m. The Sonshine Singers and senior choir will be providing music on Easter Sunday, April 4. Calvin Brick members of the official board will meet at the church on Tuesday, April 6 at 8 p.m. Canada has one of the highest rates of multiple sclerosis in the world. Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada 1-800-268-7582 HURON CHAPEL EVANGELICAL MISSIONARY CHURCH Auburn - 526-7555 PASTOR DAVE WOOD - 523-9017 ASSOCIATE PASTOR - YOUTH - JEREMY SHUART 523-9788 Sunday 8:45 a.m.- Morning Worship Service 10:00 a.m.- Family Bible Hour 11 a.m.- Morning Worship Service 8 p.m.- Evening Service Wednesday 7:30 p.m.- Prayer & Bible Study Friday 7:30 p.m.- Youth THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA you are welcome this Sunday APRIL 1 - MAUNDY THURSDAY - BRUSSELS 9 P.M. APRIL 2 - GOOD FRIDAY - BRUSSELS - 11 A.M., BLYTH - 3 P.M. APRIL 4 - EASTER SUNDAY MORNING PRAYER Trinity, Blyth St. John's, 9:30 a.m. Brussels Wheelchair accessible 11:15 a.m. Rev. Nancy Beale - Rector Brussels Mennonite Fellowship invites you to Worship Easter Sunday S 7:30 a.m. Sunrise Service I followed by breakfast J 9:30 a.m. Worship T Service TL 10:45 a.m. Christian > Education The best news carne from the grave - "Jesus Is Alive" MELVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH BRUSSELS 9:30 a.m. - Good Friday Joint Service at the Brussels United Church 8:30 a.m. - Easter Sunday Sunrise Service at the residence of Doug Hemingway 9:00 a.m. -10:30 a.m. - Breakfast at Melville - Sponsored by the Sunday School 11:00 a.m.- Sunday Service 7:30 p.m. - Tuesday - Bible Study - Faith and Life Jesus 2:00 p.m. - Wednesday - Bible Study - Old Testament Wheelchair accessible Nursery care available We welcome you to come and worship with us. Rev. Cathrine Campbell - 887-9831 Communion - 9:45 - 10:30 Family Bible Hour and Sunday School 11:00 - 12:00 Prayer & Bible Study Tuesday 8 p.m. Blyth United Church Come Worship The Lord With Us Sundays - 11:00 a.m. Worship Service & Sunday School Minister ~ Rev. Cecil Wittich ALL ARE WELCOME 523-4224 EASTER SUNDAY SERVICES Good Friday - April 2 at 11 a.m. Easter Sunday - April 4 at 11 a.m. Cornerstone Bible Fellowship Ethel John 14:6 - Jesus said, "I am the WAY, the TRUTH and the LIFE, no one comes to the Father, but through Me." Everyone Welcome For more information call 887-6665 /am aa £at cuatafttp tftia Good Friday Service ~ April 2 ~ 10 a.m. Morning Worship Service ~ 10 a.m. Evening Worship Service ~ 7:30 p.m. The angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for fesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as He said. Matthew 28:5 BLYTH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Rev. Adrian A. Van Geest Hwy. 4, Blyth 523-9233 Wheelchair accessible BRUSSELS - ETHEL PASTORAL CHARGE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA Rev. Christine Johnson - Minister Church Office 887-6259 Home 887-6540 April 4, 1999 Easter Sunday 9:30 a.m. - Worship with Communion, Ethel United Church 11:00 a.m. - Worship with Communion, Brussels United Church Friday, April 2 - 9;30 a.m. - Good Friday Service - Joint Service with Melville Presbyterian Church at Brussels United Church Monday, April 5 - 7 p.m. - Brussels Session Tuesday, April 6 - 2 p.m. - UCW Afternoon Unit at Jeannette Boynton’s Wednesday, April 7 - 8 p.m. - UCW Evening Unit COME OUT ON THIS JOYOUS EASTER SUNDAY!