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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2001-04-18, Page 12HURON CHAPEL EVANGELICAL MISSIONARY CHURCH Auburn - 526-7555 PASTOR DAVE WOOD - 523-9017 Sunday 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Friday 7:30 p.m. - Family Bible Hour - Morning Worship Service - Evening Worship - Family Night - Youth BLYTH UNITED CHURCH Corner of Dinsley & Mill Street 11:00 a.m. Worship & Sunday School Friday & Saturday 6 p.m. 'WEEKEND OF ENCOURAGEMENT" Supper/Program with Lay Witness Missions (Canada) Team Sat. 8 a.m. Men's Breakfast, 1-2:30 p.m. Ladies' Luncheon, 3-5 p.m. Youth Come join us for this Very Special Weekend of Faith! 523.4224 for info or to register Pastor: Ernest Dow 523-4224 Check us out, Live or Online www.tcc.on.ca/-dowfamichurch.htm . BRUSSELS - ETHEL PASTORAL CHARGE , UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA Joan Golden - Diaconal Student Minister Church Office 887-6259 E-mail - bepc@wcl.on.ca Ethel United Church 9:30 am Worship Service & Sunday School Brussels United Church 11:00 am Worship Service & Sunday School Come and worship with us! Cornerstone Bible Fellowship Ethel Communion - 9:45 - 10:30 Family Bible Hour and Sunday School - 11:00 - 12:00 Prayer & Bible Study - Tuesday 8 p.m. Adventure Club for children ages 4-12 Third Friday of each month - 7:15 - 9:00 p.m. Ladies' Time Out - Last Thursday of each month - 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. Guest speakers, special music & interesting features. All ladies invited. 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 ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA You axe welcome tlib, Suncicui TRINITY, BLYTH ST. JOHN'S, 9:30 A.M. BRUSSELS WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE 11:15 A.M. YIemse lain as (o tuguiiip MU Sunday. Morning Worship Service - 10 a.m. Evening Worship Service 7:30 p.m. "Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit" — Matthew 28:18 & 19 BLYTH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Rev. Adrian A. Van Geest jh Hwy. 4, Blyth 523-9233 Wheelchair accessible You are Welcome at the BLYTH COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School - for ages 3 to adult 11:00 a.m. - Morning Worship Bible Studies - Wednesday morning 10 a.m. Wednesday evening 7:30 p.m. Phone 523-4590 308 Blyth Rd., Blyth MELVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH BRUSSELS 11:00 a.m. - Morning Service - Sunday School 9:30 a.m. - Belgrave Service Wheelchair accessible Nursery care available We welcome you to come and worship with us. Rev. Cathrine Campbell - 887-9831 PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 2001. From the Minister's Study Rightness to life, the miracle of spring By Rev. Dave Wood Huron Chapel Evangelical Missionary Church It happens every year just like clockwork! It never seems to fail! First the little green head peeks out of its burrow and as the climate changes and the snow recedes, they get braver and more of them stick out their little heads for a peek. Soon, before you know it, they are out all the way and once again the miracle of spring seems to explode and the panoramic colours dot the once barren landscape. Don't you just love spring? The daffodils, the crocuses, the snow drops, they just seem to show up and FROM LONDESBORO Comments • praise annual Songfest From the comments heard this past week, those in attendance at the Gospel Songfest at Londesboro United Church on Sunday, April 8, truly enjoyed the annual musical evening. Elgin Penfound, on behalf of the board of stewards, certainly arranged a program full of variety. Rev. Paul Ross emceed the event. The youngest group opened the evening. The small but enthusiastic children of Londesboro United Church junior choir sang such famil- iar tunes as Peace Like a River. They were directed by Valerie Van Riesen. Valerie and Paul Ross entertained with piano and flute duets from Canon in D to Swing Low, Sweet Chariot. Carl Kuhn, who operates a music store in Hanover was the evening's soloist. His repertoire included / Just Need to Hold His Hand, Old Friends, and The Lighthouse. Lamplight is a trio of sisters, Cindy, Wanda and Susan. Each sister took her turn at the piano while the group sang Rain and Shine and Consider the Lilies among others. Always crowd pleasers the Harmony Hi-Lites of Seaforth brought -their distinctive vocal style to both halves of the program. Songs by the whole group as well as a quar- tet delighted the audience. Led by Pipe Major Glenn McGregor, the Clinton Pipe Band entertained with a totally different sound. They played the favourite and familiar Amazing Grace and their traditional group of three which includes Scotland the Brave. If you were unable to attend this year, be sure to watch for the announcement of next April's evening of gospel music. bring a sense of "rightness" to life again. Let me tell you after a long winter, they are a welcome sight because once again they herald the coming of sunny days, warmer cli- mate and nature's beauty. And the birds: We can't forget the birds as they return in force and fill the air with their early morning song and empty the feeders with their appetite. What a wonderful time of year! It is bustling with life, and alive with the wonders of creation. Even the hibernation of man has ceased as they more willingly venture out- doors, to enjoy the fresh air of the season. You can even catch a The message of Easter to Christiandom is one of joy. That joy was augmented by a myriad of musi- cal offerings at Londesboro United Church on Easter Sunday. Gail Lear at the piano and Valerie Van Riesen playing the organ offered preludes and offertory selections. The morn- ing hymns were accompanied by piano, organ and the flute played by Paul Ross. He Is Lord and Hosanna were sung by the junior choir. The senior choir reported that Easter Bells Are Chiming. Greeting Easter service churchgo- ers were Jim and Romona Jamieson. Ushering were Mark and Laurel Mitchell. During the children's time the boys and girls who had been sur- prised by visits from the Easter bunny, were further surprised to find that the storybag was empty. Rev. Ross explained the disciples and their friends were surprised on Easter morning, too, to find Christ's tomb was empty. In John 20: 1-18, John, the apostle, recounts the events of Easter morn- ing, the resurrection of Jesus. Following Christ's ascension, Peter became the leader of the early church and his opinions were sought by believers. However, Peter had glimpse of a neighbour now and then. Lawns to rake, trees to trim, ground to plow, seeds to plant, birds to chase out of the soffits, fertilizer to spread all have people venturing out of the den. Life. This is what spring proclaims as the course of nature shifts gears and out of the dead of winter new life erupts. And the analogy is obvi- ous. The picture this time of year presents is perfect for just as new- ness of life springs forth from the earth, so does the life that God the Father gives through Jesus Christ the Lord spring up within the heart of those who believe and accept this life. prejudices as to who should be bap- tized. Appearing to Peter in a dream, God brought him to the understand- ing that all persons are accepted by God as followers. The baptism of Cornelius and his family that resulted is found in Acts 10: 34-43. In the days before Good Friday, Jesus began to look ahead with apprehension. Following Christ's crucifixion, it is understandable that, in their despair, the disciples might have wanted to "run the film back- ward", to return to the days of spend- ing hours with Christ. When individuals have feelings of despair and disappointment they may wish life to return to the way it was. The past can't be changed and part of the message of Easter is to believe in the promise of resurrec- tion. Rev. Ross encouraged the congre- gants to celebrate the past and its achievements. But rather than put life on hold, they were encouraged to embrace the future with courage and fortitude. He gave assurance that by continuing to live with hope believ- ers will again find happiness. New life will emerge. The Sunday School will be hold- ing a 'soup and sandwich' lunch fol- lowing the service on Sunday, April As we have celebrated His death and resurrection, ,let the miracle of spring speak to your heart. For just as new life comes out of what seems dead, new life is offered to what is dead through Jesus Christ. Jesus said in John 10:10, "I hate come that they may have life and have it to the fullest. And His words sum up the miracle of God's "spring", the gospel story. And you know it. You have heard it time and time again but do you know this new life of whic.ii He speaks? The life that is a spring of living water that satisfies the thirst and leads the weary home? The story remains the same: God 22. You are invited to attend this fundraising event. The board of stewards met recent- ly to brainstorm fundraising ideas. Their first event will be a yard sale building a bridge. God becoming the bridge that that spans the gap between man and God and provides the way home. The Gospel message, the good news is that Jesus is the Bridge. His life and death, fill the gap for all who would believe and just as He died upon that cruel cross and entered into death's domain. He also rose again and out of death brought new life and arose the Victor. The age old story, the story of love that is seen so perfectly through the miracle of spring, offers to you and me a new chance, a fresh start, a new beginning, a new life! A "rightness" to life. Such is the miracle of spring. on the May 24 weekend. Remember this when you do your spring house- cleaning. Details for drop off, etc. will be forthcoming. Joyful message celebrated at United