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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1999-09-15, Page 16PAGE 16. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1999. Rev. Murray bids farewell to Duffs congregation Teresa Haan greeted worshippers at Duffs tinned Church on Sept. 12. Rev. Janies Murray welcomed everyone and opened the service with the Call to Worship. The Country Herbs shared their musical talents with the congregation by singing. One more step. Rev. Murray announced that next Sunday is his last Sunday in Walton, and it will be a communion service as well as a dedication of Sunday School teachers. There will be no service in Walton on Sept. 26 as it is Bluevale’s anniversary service. After the children’s story, Leona McDonald on behalf of the congregation presented Rev. Murray with a gift. Shannon Gibbons gave gifts to Nathan, Scott and Peter on behalf of the Sunday school. Neil Me Gavin teased Rev. Murray about when he came here tor the first time to a supposedly quiet little town with small crowds and no traffic. When Rev. Murray attended McGavins’ 60th anniversary, there was so much traffic that he had a hard time getting across the street. Neil mentioned how appreciative he was of James' love of music, prompt services, making funerals, the best that they could be under such circumstances; devotion to his family and of course the good educational sermons. Neil wished him well, then WaltonThe news from Compiled by Patty Banks Pnone 887-6156 Students off to busy start Principal Alice McDowell welcomed children back to school this past week. Mrs. Scott, the kindergarten teacher, said their week was busy getting acquainted with all that goes on at school. They have talked about bus safety and had their pictures taken getting off the bus on their first day of school. They are learning the names of their bus drivers and sang the song, Wheels on the Bus. The Grade l/2s are doing a unit called, “From Family to Community”. They created a family constellation with themselves in the centre and family named on stars all around them. Grade 3s were busy reviewing and just getting back into the swing of things. Mrs. Vandendool teaches Grade 3 Math and English in the morning and then 3/4 French in the afternoon plus physical education to all the grades. Mrs. Haney said her Grade 4s have been busy reviewing math, plus doing reading sheets with words related to school. They discussed and wrote ideas about pride in their school. Here are a few of the children's comments. They have a clean school, neat classrooms, get to go on field trips, fairs and skating. Their school has good teachers and they get to play outside on neat equipment. This year all the students are eating in the gym. There are tables up and every class has its assigned place to sit. Lunch time has been changed from last year. This year lunch begins at l l :45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, is “Meet the teacher” night from 5 -7 p.m. Come on out and enjoy hot dogs and meeting your child's teacher. The UCW meeting took place at Duff's United Church on Wednesday, Sept. 8 with Heidi McClure, Gloria Wilbee and Melva Fraser in charge of the evening. Marjory Humphries played the piano while everyone sand, Walk with Me. Mrs. Fraser read the opening scripture and led the group in prayer. Since the evening was about positive attitudes Mrs. McClure read a story from the book Chicken Soup for the Soul, called. Yes you can!! Mrs. Wilbee repeated what she had heard Oprah Winfrey say, “If the only prayer that you say is Thank You. then that’s enough.” Then with guitar in hand, she called up Donna McClure, Heidi McClure and Dianne McCallum and calling themselves the “Country Herbs” sang a song that Gloria had written called. One More Step. “One more step for the journey, another prayer of hope. Continued on page 19 Knox news Knox United Church, Belgrave held its 11 a.m. service with Wilma and Ross Higgins welcoming everyone. The theme for children’s time was a time to be children. Just as Jesus loved children, all too must take time to love children and let children be children. The guest speaker for the service was Bruce Whitmore. His sermon topic was “Don’t take it easy” emphasizing that all must do their part in order to live life to its fullest. John Dorsch and Don G. Procter took up the offerings. Vacation Bible School was again a huge success with 72 children enrolled. invited his son Brian to come up and give a younger person's view. Brian agreed with Neil, that Rev. Murray's sermons were interesting and up to date on what was happening in the world. He mentioned how his children stories kept the attention of the children and how he found that while listening he never once thought about business. Rev. Murray’s sermon was called, “The way of forgiveness.” Forgiveness is what Jesus gave in abundance to everyone he met. Forgiveness is the key to healing. It is by the power of forgiveness that people experience the new life, the salvation which Jesus shares, said Rev. Murray. Forgiveness is important because it has the power to change relationships, and the power to balance those relationships. When someone wrongs another, they have power over them, said Rev. Murray. It is only when they resolve the relationship, and heal the wrong, that feelings of anger and resentment stop taking over. “It is only when we forgive the person, that they lose the power to hurt us. They still might be a jerk, but you have said to yourself, what they did to me is wrong. But it can’t hurt me any more. I forgive them. This takes away their power to control and affect you,” said Rev. Murray. 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 BRUSSELS - ETHEL PASTORAL CHARGE THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA ‘you are. welcome this Sunday SEPTEMBER 19 - PENTECOST 17 HOLY EUCHARIST Trinity, Blyth St. John's, 9:30 a.m. Brussels Wheelchair accessible 11:15 a.m. Rev. Nancy Beale - Rector - 887-9273 UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA Rev. Christine Johnson - Minister Church Office 887-6259 Home 887-6540 September 19, 1999 9:30 a.m. - Worship Ethel United Church 11:00 a.m. - Worship Brussels United Church Sunday School has begun. Come and be a part of it! Monday. Sept. 20 - 7 p.m. - Session followed by Official Board - 8:15 p.m. 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 MELVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH BRUSSELS 11:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. - Morning Service - Sunday School - Belgrave Service Wheelchair accessible Nursery care available We welcome you to come and worship with us. Rev. Cathrine Campbell - 887-9831 1 Blyth United Church C Come Worship The Lord With Us iX Sundays - 11:00 a.m. > Worship Service Sunday School begins V Sunday, September 19 Welcome luncheon for Rev. Dow Sept. 19 after service (NOTE CHANGE OF DATE) Minister ~ Rev. Ernest Dow ALL ARE WELCOME 523-4224 Xtea&e jaitt u& uwc&hip tHi& Sunday "Morning Worship Service ~ 10 a.m. Evening Worship Service - 7:30 p.m. "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your father in heaven." Matthew 5:16 BLYTH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Rev. Adrian A. Van Geest Hwy. 4, Blyth 523-9233 Wheelchair accessible (---------------Start a clean page-----------\ Whether it’s in family life, career, or spirituality, sometimes we need to start a clean page. Not necessarily through quitting, divorce, or running away, but through the forgive ness possible in Christ. That’s not easy. Whether you're single, married, young or old, at our church you'll find people who are trying to care, reach out, and love. Like Christ taught. Start a clean page join us for worship and in our search to care other. Brussels Mennonite Fellowship 9:30 a.m. Worship Service ':45 a.m. Christian Education (for all ages) Everyone Welcome! Pastor Ben Wiebe 887-6388 Communion - 9:45 - 10:30 Family BiDie Hour and Sunday Schpol 11:00 - 12:00 Prayer & Bible Study Tuesday 8 p.m. 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