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From the Minister’s Study
See the world new again
By Rev. Theresa McDonald-Lee
Knox Presbyterian Church
Monkton and Cranbrook
A couple of weeks ago, I was
meeting with several members of the
congregation.
One woman walked in the door
and said her drive over to the church
had been “breathtaking!” The sun
had been setting and the colours in
the west were brilliant. The trees
were starting to come out in leaf and
the wheat was coming up and there
were flowers in all the gardens.
Breathtaking!
Sometimes we think that
breathtaking views are only possible
in places like the Rockies or the
Grand Canyon or the Sahara Desert
or the Great Barrier Reef. Those
places are certainly awe-inspiring,
but our own surroundings can also
be stunning.
Each Sunday I drive between
Monkton and Cranbrook and when I
pay attention, I always find
something new and beautiful. The
ice crystals on the bare tree branches
in the winter, the riot of colour in the
fall, the green fields in the summer
can all inspire me and remind me of
God’s joy in creation.
Much of the time we get too busy
and forget to look around at the
world God created. When we take
the time, it can truly be a form of
worship.
Standing on the shores of Lake
Huron, watching a sunset, is the
perfect time to say a prayer of praise.
Watching the corn sprout and grow
is a time to thank God for our
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Evening Unit UCW
blessings. Listening to the rain fall
on thirsty ground is a reminder to
offer new life to the needs of our
friends and neighbours.
When we pay attention to our
surroundings, we are honouring
God’s creation and God’s continuing
care of the earth.
How much do we really know
about the world under our feet? Lew
Welch offers us a challenge,
“Step out onto the planet. Draw a
circle a hundred feet round. Inside
the circle are 300 things nobody
understands, and. maybe nobodY S
ever really seen. How many can you
find?”
Sometimes we need to have a
child’s eyes to help us see the world
new again. A simple walk on the
beach or in the woods with a child
will reveal so much that we often
forget to look at and for.
The smallest pieces of creation
work together
out on seeing
nature.
Along with
incredible creation, I feel a sense of
responsibility and obligation. With
all the wonders of the world around
us, and all of the unknowns around
us, we have the chance to protect
and guard this creation for future
generations.
In 50 years, I hope
will still be able to
church meeting and
drive over to the
“breathtaking!”
and we often miss
the whole web of
Sunday, June 19
Morning Worship Service - 10 a.m.
Evening Worship Service - 7:30 p.m.
BLYTH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
Pastor John Kuperus
Hwy. 4, Blyth 523-9233
Wheelchair accessible
MELVILLE
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
BRUSSELS
Sunday, June 19
11:00 a.m. - Sunday Morning Service
- Sunday School
9:30 a.m. - Sunday Belgrave Service
Wheelchair accessible
Nursery care available
Rev. Cathrine Campbell - 887-9831
Fifteen members of the Brussels
UCW Evening Unit met at the home
of Audrey Cardiff on Wednesday,
June 8.
Joan Golden led in grace and Mrs.
Cardiff served lunch.
Devotions consisted of a short
prayer and meditation on service
given by Nelva Scott.
Mrs. Scott opened the business
portion of the meeting with the
UCW Purpose followed by the
reading of the minutes by Joan
Bernard.
A detailed treasurer’s report was
given by Isabelle Wheeler. Motions
were made to give the stewards
money towards operating costs,
mission and service and Sunday
school.
A donation was given to Kids
Corner as well as to The Daily
Bread.
It was decided to again pay for
half-camp registration for children
of church families.
June 19 is Joan and Richard
Golden’s farewell. The community
has been invited and plans are in
place.
On June 25 Ruth Sauve-Schade’s
family is having a birthday party at
the church. The next meeting will be
Sept. 7 and will be held at the home
of Isabelle Wheeler with Laura
Barbour in charge of the pro
grain.
The meeting closed with the
UCW benediction.
Rene Richmond had bought small
vases and with flowers donated by
the members made lovely
arrangements.
Many took two vases and made
visits to shut-ins during the
afternoon.
appreciating God’s
that someone
walk into a
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PASTOR DAVE WOOD
Sunday 9:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
7:30 p.m.
Wednesday 7:00 p.m.
7:15 p.m.
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Sunday 9:15 a.m.
9:45 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
- Prayer Meeting
- Sunday School
- Worship Service
Phone 523-4875 308 Blyth Rd. E. ~ Pastor Les Cook 523-4590
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Evangelical Missionary Church
Father Abraham,
Warrior-Protector
10:30 a.m. - Contemporary Worship
& Sunday School
Pastor: Ernest Dow ~ 523-4848
http://getlivingwqter.org
M at Blyth Public School,LI c>* corner of King & Mill
Family Bible Hour
- Morning Worship Service
- Evening Worship Service
Adult Bible Study
- Adult & Youth Bible Study
THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA
"Welcomed, you to come
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SUNDAY, JUNE 19
Trinity, Blyth
9:30 a.m.
St. John's, Brussels
11:15 a.m.
The Rev. Tom Wilson, B.A., MDiv. 887-9273
BRUSSELS - ETHEL PASTORAL CHARGE
UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA
Joan Golden - Diaconal Minister
Church Office 887-6259 E-mail - bepc@wightman.ca
Sunday, June 19
Ethel United Church
9:30 a.m.
Worship Service & Sunday School
Brussels United Church
11:00 a.m.
Worship Service
All are invited to join us in worship and praise!
I Friday, June 17
Blyth United Church
Corner of Dinsley & Mill Street
Sunday, June 19
Worship Service & Sunday School
11:00 a.m.
First Nations Sunday
Minister: Rev. Dr. Eugen Bannerman
Office: 523-4224
Blyth United Church is a welcoming community of faith.
We celebrate God's presence through worship and study, and through
responding to the needs and gifts of each other.
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Brussels Mennonite Fellowship
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Help us celebrate God1
faithfulness!
7:00 pm - Youth Group Reunion
Saturday, June 18
June 17-19
2005
5:30 pm - Pig Roast Supper
7:00 pm - Outdoor Musical Concert with Henk & Janet Sonnenberg.
Sunday, June 19
10:00 am - Worship Celebration!
Guest Speakers: Doug & Mim Zehr.
12:00 pm - Potluck meal.
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