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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1999-06-30, Page 13THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30, 1999. PAGE 13. From the Minister's Study, Thanks given to the volunteers By Lynn Nichol Knox Presbyterian, Cranbrook This time of year, many churches wrap up Sunday School and other programs for the summer. Usually this is marked by some kind of ceremony, to celebrate the accom­ plishments of the participants, and to give recognition and thanks to the many volunteers who have worked so hard. I am always amazed and grateful for the gifts these people bring to the church and their communities: gifts of countless hours of their time, their energy and enthusiasm, their compassion and caring. It’s not just Sunday School teachers, but all sorts of volunteers: those who are formally recognized and those who just quietly go about making the church, and the world, a better place. It’s those quiet types that I salute today: the people who do their best, every day, to look after the small things that make a difference, without worrying about getting credit for it. The person who makes sure the bulletin board is tidy and up-to-date. The person who takes home the church curtains, washes them and brings them back. The one who not only gives directions when asked, but hands over their mop, too. The son or daughter who faithfully visits Dad or Mom in the nursing home. The elderly gentleman in the park who lifts a small child up to reach the water fountain. The salesclerk who means it when he says, “Have a nice day.” The teenager who picks up a few extra pieces of garbage around the can. The person who makes sure the minister’s water cup is full on Sunday morning. The stranger who stops to help change the flat tire. Someone who offers to sit beside a young mother in church to help with the baby. Someone who smiles at a stranger, and strikes up a conversation. The list could go on and on. To all those who help in so many small ways, thank you. You may not think we notice, but you make a difference. And even when we don’t notice, remember that Jesus said, “Your Father, who sees what you do in private, will reward you.” (Matthew 6:4) Stratford church hosts rally AuburnThe news from Blyth United Church Come Worship The Lord With Us Sundays - 11:00 a.m. Worship Service Minister ~ Rev. Cecil Wittich ALL ARE WELCOME 523-4224 THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA you are welcome this Sunday JULY 4- PENTECOST 6 HOLY EUCHARIST Knox Presbyterian Church, Stratford was host to the spring rally of the Missionary Society. Eighty-five women registered. Members from Exeter explained and demonstrated the making of a WMS banner in blue and silver. Two of these banners were won by Mitchell and Britton groups. A large display of quilts and christening gowns were admired. This included some over 100 years old along with the modem ones of embroidery and applique. Ladies of Knox congregation explained the patterns and designs of the beautiful petit point on chairs and kneeling benches in their church. During the day several members who had attended the 52nd annual synodical in Walkerton presented reports. From these reports it was learned there are 178 WMS groups with a membership of 2,661. Glad Tidings report 1,630 subscribers. Many groups reported enjoying the Canadian Study - Loaves and Fishes. The treasurer reported contri­ butions totalling $312,853.00. The afternoon devotions were given by the Britton group and presented by Marion Whitfield with coverage of Jesus at the wedding in Cana where he turned water into wine. The afternoon program included presentations by groups attending. Costumes and actions, represented the earliest meetings back in 1884. There was even a glimpse of an internet meeting perhaps about the year 2020. [Compiled by Kay Lapp Phone 526-7264 Mission worker to speak at Knox Nancy Park, organist, welcomed all to Knox United Church on June 27. Announcements of upcoming events were given. Bonnie Gamer, and her husband, are working on “Youth With a Mission” in Barbados. This has workers throughout the world. Bonnie, daughter of Ruth and Tom Jardin will be speaking and showing pictures on Monday, June 28 at Auburn. Rev. Paul Ross will be beginning his holidays the first of July. Rev. Ross spoke about wedding invitations and the importance in receiving and replying to them. Scripture was from Romans 10. Moses spoke of the laws and how they should be followed if one wishes to go to Heaven. The second scripture was from John 6. Jesus said that if people believed they would not be hungry or thirsty but by following his rules would have everlasting life. Rev. Ross’s sermon was “Getting There”. One has to follow Christ’s teaching, help others if possible and have faith to reach the door to the Kingdom of Heaven. He closed with prayer. People visit Wingham family Ethel Ball and son Deryk, Dorothy Grange and Kay and Ell Lapp enjoyed a delicious meal and evening at Margaret and Donald Kai’s home in Wingham on Saturday, June 26. Knox United Congregation wishes Rev. and Mrs. Paul Ross a wonderful vacation. Everyone is pleased to know that Mrs. Bernice Anderson is home from the hospital and trust that she will improve daily. Thoughts and prayers are with her. Her son William of Toronto was home for the weekend. The community wishes a world of happiness to Janice Huntley and James Whytock who were recently married. We believe... in helping. Anyone. Anywhere. PLEASE GIVE 1 888 321 3433 Brussels BRUSSELS - ETHEL PASTORAL CHARGE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA Rev. Christine Johnson - Minister Church Office 887-6259 Home 887-6540 July 4, 1999 9:30 a.m. - Worship Ethel United Church 11:00 a.m. - Worship Brussels United Church ALL ARE WELCOME FOR OUR SUMMERTIME WORSHIP SERVICES! Mennonite Cornerstone Bible "1 _ < _ • Trinity, Blyth St.John's, 9:30 a.m. Brussels Wheelchair accessible 11:15 a.m. Rev. Nancy Beale - Rector - 887-9273 MELVILLE i’i PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH BRUSSELS For the month of July we are worshiping with th© congregation at Brussels United Church. Please join us there. We welcome you to come and worship with us. Rev. Cathrine Campbell - 887-9831 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 /aitt aa /at taata/Up t/Ua Sunday Morning Worship Service ~ 10 a.m. Evening Worship Service ~ 7:30 p.m. "As the deer pants for streams of water so my soul pants for you, 0 God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? Psalm 42:1-2 BLYTH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 1 Rev. Adrian A. Van Geest Z]A Hwy. 4, Blyth 523-9233 Wheelchair accessible Fellowship 9:30 a.m. Worship Service "We exalt Thee, O Lord" Ethel Pastor Ben Wiebe 887-6388 (no Sunday School in July) Everyone Welcome Communion - 9:45 - 10:30 Family Bible Hour and Sunday School 11:00-12:00 Prayer & Bible Study Tuesday 8 p.m. 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 The congregations o the Blyth Community Church of God and the Blyth United Church will meet together for the month of July |j| at the Blyth United Church Morning Worship Service Sunday at 11 a.m. Please join us!