The Citizen, 2008-01-03, Page 8By Rev. Dave WoodHuron Chapel EvangelicalMissionary ChurchThe Christmas story is anabsolutely amazing love story for it
is God, the Creator and Sustainer of
all that is, sending His Son, Jesus
Christ on a rescue mission to earth.
“For God so loved the world that
He gave His One and only Son, that
whoever believes in Him shall not
perish but have eternal life.” (John
3:16)
This is the heart of the Christmas
story and though some would
attempt to take the Christ out of
Christmas, it is way too late. He
came, this wondrous Son of God and
He was born of the Virgin just as the
Father determined and He walked
among us and history records His
passing.
Grasp if you can the implicationsof what had transpired in a mangerin a little town called Bethlehem.God incarnate, the Creator of all thatis, became flesh and blood and
walked among us. It is beyond mere
human thought and only God could
have thought of Christmas.
And friends, this gift of the Son
comes directly from the heart of
God. For Jesus came on a mission
and by human terms this mission
was impossible but for Jesus. It was
His goal, His passion, His plan.
Even though it led Him to that place
called Calvary, even though it cost
Him His very life blood and great
pain . . . the mission was
accomplished and hope was reborn.
No wonder the angels could come
as the heralds of Almighty God with
the message, “Do not be afraid. I
bring news of great joy that will befor all the people.”Joy had entered time and space;the rescue mission had begun.We are living in perilous times. It
seems everywhere you look there is
evidence of uncertainty and fear.
Hope for many has become a
byword in this society.
The words of the angel continue to
ring true for 2008 and will stand true
throughout eternity.
Hope has come and the Rescuer is
present for Jesus is no helpless infant
but is the radiant Son of God Who
loves us and through His sacrifice
offers to us the greatest gift, the gift
of eternal life.
This is Christmas. This is still the
reason for the season; a cause to
celebrate for hope has been wrapped
up in love and Jesus continues to
offer it to all who would come.This season, open your heart toJesus and experience in Him the words of angels, “news of greatjoy!” Merry Christmas, Happy NewYear and God bless us everyone! PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2008.
Keeping with their farmer-friendly
tradition, Huron East voted in favour
to defer farmers’ property taxes for
the fourth year in a row at their Dec.
18 meeting.
The farmland taxation, as it
has been for the last three years,
will be deferred until the
September-November taxation
installments.
As in previous years, Huron East
can expect to lose some money in
lost investments.
Last year this totalled $30,000, as
a result of deferring nearly $1
million in taxes.
While this is a move that has
earned Huron East many fans in the
past, deputy-mayor Bernie
MacLellan questioned it, saying that
the move was implemented when
farmers were really on the ropes in
2005 and that things have bettered
since then.
According to the recommendation
from treasurer Brad Knight, prices
for wheat were just under $3 per
bushel in 2005 and these prices have
now risen to just under $6.50 per
bushel in 2007.
However, hog and cattle farmers
are now the ones feeling the pinch,
with one of their worst years to date
in 2007.
The deferral applies to 1,700 of
Huron East’s 7,700 properties.
From the Minister’s StudyThe telling of ‘an amazing love story’
Huron East council votes to
defer farm taxes yet again
The God Rocks!®cartoon characters and
universe is based on Luke 19:40,
“If the people fall silent,
the stones will cry out.”
Fun rock characters, including
main character Chip Livingstone, live in the
imaginary town of Rocky Ridge,
where they live to sing and praise God
- just in case the people fall silent!
Beginning on Monday, January 7, 5-5:45 p.m.
Living Water Christian Fellowship will be offering children
aged 4-6 (JK-Grade 1) an opportunity to become energized with
the Good News. This program will be held at Blyth Public School from
5:00 - 5:45 pm. Overview:“Because God Created Me, I Am Special”
• I Will Worship God • I Will Trust God • I Will Be Kind
• I Will Forgive People • I Will Encourage People.
For more information about the God Rocks!Program in Blyth,
contact Angela at 519-523-4800 or email redcastle1@ezlink.ca
For general information visit the website www.godrocks.ca or watch
an episode on Saturday mornings at 8:00 am on the CTS network.
Using high quality animation, original music, books and other
creative resources,God Rocks! was designed to teach kids
important lessons from the Bible in a fun way.
Welcome to
Brussels Mennonite Fellowship
Worship Service 9:30 am
Coffee Break 10:45 am
Sunday School 11:00 am
(for all ages)
Pastor Brent Kipfer 519-887-6388
Please join us for worship
SUNDAYS
Morning Service 10:00am
Evening Service 7:30pm
BLYTH CHRISTIAN
REFORMED CHURCH
Pastor John Kuperus
Hwy. 4, Blyth
MELVILLE
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
BRUSSELS
SUNDAY, JANUARY 6
Wheelchair accessible ~ Nursery care available
Rev. Cathrine Campbell - 519-887-9831
11:00 am - Sunday Morning Worship
- Sunday School
9:30 am - Sunday Belgrave Service
THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA
Welcomes you to come
and worship with us
SUNDAY, JANUARY 6
Trinity, Blyth
9:30 a.m.
519-523-9595
St. John's, Brussels
11:15 a.m.
519-887-6862
308 Blyth Rd. E. ~ Pastor Les Cook 519-523-4590
B l y t h C o m m u n i ty Church of God
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is not a building,
it is people
touching people
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
- Christian Education
for all ages
11:00 a.m. - Worship Service
Mid-week Bible Studies
See you
Sunday!
BRUSSELS - ETHEL PASTORAL CHARGE
UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA
Sandra Cable, Worship Leader
Church Office 519-887-6259 E-mail - bepc@wightman.ca
Sunday, January 6
Ethel United Church
Worship Service - 9:30 a.m.
Brussels United Church
Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.
Celebrating our Christian Faith together in worship
Sunday 9:30 a.m. - Family Sunday School
10:30 a.m. - Morning Worship Service
7:30 p.m. - Evening Worship Service
Wednesday 6:30 p.m. - Olympians (JK to Grade 6)
7:00 p.m. - Youth and Adult Bible Study
HURON CHAPEL
EVANGELICAL MISSIONARY CHURCH
Auburn - 519-526-1131
PASTOR DAVE WOOD
Corner of Dinsley & Mill Street
Blyth United Church
Office: 519-523-4224
Worship Service and Sunday School - 11 a.m.
Sunday, January 6
All Welcome
getlivingwater.org
Pastor: Ernest Dow ~ 519-523-4848
Living Water
Christian Fellowship
at Blyth Public School,
corner of King & Mill
10:30 a.m. ~ Worship & Sunday School
1st & 3rd Mondays - Women at the Well
Tuesdays - Wingham Small Group
Youth: Mondays - Senior
- Fridays - Junior
Unpacking “The Unsearchable Riches
of Christ” (Eph. 3:8)
Sun., January 6: Epiphany
COMMUNION
Youth Groups re-start
this week
Evangelical Missionary Church
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