The Citizen, 2017-01-12, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 2017.
Chapel names 2017
the 'Year of Hope'
PEOPLE AROUND
AUBURN
By Mark
Royal)
Call
519-441-2223
The way our winter has been
going this year it was bound to
happen, we had to cancel the Sunday
service at Huron Chapel in Auburn
due to road closures and blowing
snow. I could not get out of town to
get to our church. My neighbour
Kent even had my laneway blown
out for me ready to go, which I much
appreciated. I thought I should not
waste his good deed, so I attended
the Living Water Christian
Fellowship service in Blyth, which
remained open for those locally in
town.
Looking on the positive side, I am
now ahead of the game for next
Sunday because I will use the
sermon I had ready for last week's
cancelled service. The message will
be on hope and I can tell you this, it
will involve lasagna as well as
tomato soup and a grilled cheese
sandwich.
We have declared this the 'Year Of
Hope' at Huron Chapel. We are
beginning this year by going after
two of the biggest issues that give
people reason to lose hope and cause
havoc in their life, especially in their
marriages. I am talking about sexual
purity and debt. Husband and wives
often end up in divorce court with
one or both of these issues playing a
large part in the downfall of their
marriage. Healthy, strong marriages
and families are of great value to us
at Huron Chapel because they are
key to healthy, strong communities
and for society as a whole. Of course
you don't have to be married to have
these two issues to play an adverse
impact on your life.
We began last Monday at the
church with sexual purity and are
meeting for five Monday evenings in
all beginning at 7 p.m. We are using
the Conquer Series as our
discipleship curriculum. The
Conquer Series provides insights
from top Christian leaders who lay
out biblical strategies, scientific
facts and teach men how to use
God's weapons to become
conquerors, offering proven
principles and practical tools to
conquer pornography and find
freedom.
All men 18 years of age and older
are welcome to join the classes.
Approximately 30 men from Huron
Chapel have already signed up.
It is for all men because I believe it
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is a battle for all men.
A reliable study has shown that 68
per cent of men in church are
actively viewing pornography on a
consistent basis. Men are signing up
because even if they don't battle in
this area, they want to be better
equipped to help their sons and
grandsons and friends who may or
who are struggling.
Then, in February we are offering
a nine week course helping people
tackle and get free from debt.
Last Friday evening we had a fun
night at Huron Chapel which was
well, fun. Kids went sledding down
the church hill, we had a campfire
and some real cool fireworks.
Auburn residents may have seen the
fireworks or at least heard them.
Afterwards all went inside to play
games, eat hot dogs and drink some
hot chocolate.
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The road to victory
The sixth annual Church Cup was held at the Blyth and District Community Centre last week,
offering hockey playing students a chance to spend the day doing what they love while on a
break from school. The Clinton team, shown above playing against Thamesview in the semi-
finals of the tournament, was undefeated throughout the tournament, taking home the trophy
for the tournament. Clinton beat Thamesview 5-1 then went on to best Blyth 2-1 for the gold
medal win. (Photo submitted)
Looking for local heroes
There are so many people out there who do
so much to improve their community.
Now you have a chance to say thanks.
Nominate that special person for the 32nd
Annual Citizen Citizenship Awards.
Each year a committee chooses an outstanding citizen from each of the Blyth and area
and Brussels and area communities to receive an award for contribution to the
community. If you know someone you think should be honoured, please fill in the ballot
and send it in. You may attach a longer explanation of why you think your nominee
should win, if you like. If you have nominated someone before and he or she didn't win,
please feel free to try again.
I nominate
as Citizen of the year for
Blyth Brussels
& area & area
I feel she/he deserves this award because
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Nomination Deadline July 31, 2017.
Name and phone number of nominator