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The Citizen, 1990-10-31, Page 28PAGE 28. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1990 Anniversary service at Bly th A closer look Dan Little of Wroxeter looks at intricately carved figures for a Christmas nativity scene at the SELFHELP International Craft Sale at the Brussels Mennonite Fellowship Saturday. Crafts from such far off places as Africa, the Philippines and Bangladesh were on display with the proceeds going to the Mennonite Central Committee for rel ief and development work around the world. Melville Sunday School celebrates Hallowe’en Summer holidays are over and Melville Presbyterian Church is now well into its fall schedule. Sunday School resumed in Septem­ ber with Superintendent, Mary Douma and teachers Lynne Cronyn, Cathy Cardiff, Nancy Exel, Peggy Aitcheson, Elaine Arm­ strong, Valerie Shortreed, Clifford Coultes and Dave McCutcheon. Linda Shaw and Laura Douma are in Charge of the nursery. Anniversary service was held Sept. 30 with Don Vair as guest speaker. Don and Mary Vair and the choir provided special music. Communion was celebrated Thanksgiving Sunday. The church was decorated by Donna Knight and Mary Huether. Bible studies have started again. Wednesday afternoons at 2 p.m., a Video Bible Study is held in the church; Kerygma, which is a more intensive study started in October and is held on selected Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to both of these studies. A “Church Family Events” cal­ endar of birthdays, anniversaries SELF HELP a On Sunday, Oct. 28, Rod Stein­ man was worship leader at Brus­ sels Mennonite Fellowship. Tilma Martin, Chaplain for the Federal Penitentiary in Montreal gave a challenging message on forgiveness and reconcilliation. Retired teachers meet in Seaforth Two hundred members of Huron-Perth District 9 of the Superannuated Teachers of Ontario (S.T.O.) registered for their fall dinner and annual meeting on October 11, in Seaforth and District Community Centre. President John Hayman conduc­ ted the meteing. A lively sing-song was directed by Irla Stewart with Don Dunbar at the piano. The guest speaker, Gary Jewitt, a Huron County principal shared his experiences as a teacher and administrator in Liberia for two months, while on a leave of absence. He encouraged members to participate in such a venture. If interested, contact Canadian Tea­ chers’ Federation and the Cana­ dian International Development Agency. Reports uu'e presented on and special events is prepared each month by Lynne Cronyn and copies put in the church bulletin each month. A “Treasure Chest” full of small donated gifts has been set up in the basement and each child on the Sunday closest to his or her birthday, may pick a gift. Witches, ghosts and goblins invaded the church Friday evening, Oct. 26 when each Sunday School pupil was allowed to bring a friend to the Hallowe’en party. Peggy Aitcheson, convenor, with the help of other teachers and parents decorated the basement and pro­ vided entertainment and mini­ pizzas for the approximately 50 children who attended. A Haunted House, relay games, a Rev. Phan­ tom story-teller and a singsong kept the children entertained for two hours. A fun sing-song with Hallowe’en words put to Christmas tunes was enjoyed by adults and children: Great Pumpkin is coming to Town; Deck The Patch; Shivery Yells; Pumpkin Bells; I’m Dream­ ing of the Great Pumpkin; and The Twelve Days of Hallowe’en. success The Self Help Craft Sale and Used Clothing Sale was a success on Saturday as was the Men’s Monthly Fellowship breakfast. Gordon Bauman of Tavistock has been hired as a half-time interim pastor. health services, Goodwill, and Tra­ vel, Huron and Perth Units. The executive for the newly organized Perth Unit was elected. The spring meeting will be held in Mitchell Public School on May 22, 1991 with Mike Lennox as speaker. President John Hayman thanked everyone for coming and stressed S.T.O. is service to others. The Superannuated Teachers of Ontario held their Annual Meeting at the Holiday Inn - Toronto Downtown on October 23 and 24, 1990. Representing S.T.O. District 9, Counties of Huron and Perth were: Senator. John Hayman. Bay- field; Observers, Howard Sinclair, Mitchell; June Boussev, Clinton; Evelyn Merrill. Clinton. At the Senate dinner. Mike Lennox in his humourous manner, paid tribute to retiring executive director. J. R. Causley, who receiv­ ed a standing ovation. Greeters for the Anniversary service at Blyth United on Sunday, Oct. 28 were Vaughn and Marlene Toll. Rev. Ramirez led in the call to worship followed by prayers of approach and confession. Two matching basket arrange­ ments in fall rust and peach colours were placed at the front of the church in loving memory of Evalena Webster by her neigh­ bours and friends. The senior choir sang two anthems “A Little Talk with Jesus” and “His Sheep am I”. Scripture readings were from Genesis 50 (15-21) and Matthew 18 (21-35) read by Rev. Ken Bauman, guest speaker for the occasion. The theme of the children’s story was “construction”. Rev. Bauman through questioning brought out the fact that before we begin a project we should always have a plan. He showed the children a set of blueprints and explained how they showed the different stages of a building project. Likewise he said “God also has a plan for our lives and He has certain specifications that he would like to have built in to our lives such as goodness, kind­ ness, love, joy, peace and forgive­ ness. If we follow these plans, our lives will turn out pleasing to God.” The song entitled “Kids Under Construction” was played with all joining in on the chorus. In charge of the children following the story was Francis Bearss. During the offertory, a duet by John Ramirez on piano and Mrs. Phyllis Boak on organ entitled “Care’s Chorus” was enjoyed. Passing the offertory plates were Sharon and Elaine Brown, Cather­ ine and Gordon Caldwell. Some announcements noted. There will be a Session meeting November 5 at 8 p.m. There will be no Bible Study and Prayer Group that evening. Rev. Bauman’s sermon was en­ titled “The Healing Power of Forgiveness”. The scripture reading from Mat­ thew Chap. 18 reveals the story of the unmerciful slave who, after having been forgiven by the King for his unpaid debt turned around and seized the one who owed him O If you're prone to making excuses, consider the benefits of being part of a church family-. Friendship. Service. Love. Worship. Purpose in living. Hope. We warmly incite you. to check us out. We want to include you. 9:30 A.M. Worship Service 10:30 A.M. Christian Education Hour for all ages BRUSSELS MENNONITE FELLOWSHIP Elder: ELWIN GARLAND 887-9017 EACH PERSON TRULY WELCOME <_______________________> money and threw him in jail. The lesson being that if you can’t forgive those who wrong you, your Father in Heaven will not forgive you. Through a few true to life examples, Rev. Bauman revealed that there is actual healing of our physical and mental ailments when we are able to release our ill feelings towards others. He said that life is too short to harbour resentments and by keeping them, we put ourselves in the position of being hurt over and over again. Broken relationships also can hinder our relationship with God. He referred to the well known story of Corrie Ten Boom and of how she came face to face with the Natzi guard who had treated her and her family so cruelly while they were prisoners in the concentration camp. After one of her speaking engagements on forgiveness this man came forward, a changed man now with a different look in his eyes and said to her “Fraulein, isn’t it great that God forgives sins? This was the real test for Corrie, she felt frozen, she couldn’t smile. Imme­ diately she flashed a prayer for help saying, “I can’t forgive this November4 Blyth 9:30 a.m. Holy Communion BRUSSELS UNITED CHURCH Rev. Cameron McMillan King Street 887*9313 Sunday, November 4 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship ‘ ‘ Establishing God’s Kingdom of Pqace’ ’ :30 p.m. United Church Women Thankoffering Service Guest Speaker: Mrs. Jean Sykes Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me Melville Presbyterian Church BRUSSELS Rev. Carolyn McAvoy 11:00 a.m. - Morning Service - Sunday School 9:30 a.m. - Belgrave Service We welcome you to come and worship with us! BLYTH CHRISTIAN REFORMEDCHURCH HIGHWAY4, BLYTH DR. W. H. LAMMERS Sunday at 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. TheChurch of the “Back to God Hour” and “Faith 20” Back to God Hour 10:30 a.m. CKNX Sunday Faith 20 5:00 a.m. weekdays, Global T.V. ALL VISITORS WELCOME HURON CHAPEL MISSIONARY CHURCH PASTOR JAMES H. CARNE AUBURN 526-7515 10:00 a.m. - Family Bible Hour 11:00 a.m. - Morning Service 8:00 p.m. - Evening Service Tuesday, 4:15 - Kids’ Klub Wednesday - Livestyle Evangelism Friday, 7:30 - Youth A man, Lord you must forgive him through me”. Then as she extend­ ed her hand, it was like electricity, suddenly she felt love and joy and in that instant their relationship was healed. With God’s help we can lead with forgiveness instead of vengeance. How often should we forgive? Jesus said in Matthew 18, verse 22 “I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to 70 times seven”. We must remember Christ’s love is a forgiving love. When he died on the cross he crossed out our sins, he cleansed us and set us free making us new creations. If we sincerely confess our sins and live lives according to his will, He will wipe our sins away and remember them no more. Rev. Bauman cautioned against going fishing for sins that God has already buried. When forgiveness is expressed between two parties we should forget it and not bring it up again. If we try to live a forgiving life, guilt will be re­ moved, anger will disappear and peace will be ours. As a closing to the service Ken Bauman lead congregation in sing­ ing of “To God Be The Glory”. ® ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA REV. DAVID FULLER, B.A., M. DIV. Pentecost 22 Brussels 11: 15 a.m.