The Citizen, 1994-02-16, Page 13THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16,1994. PAGE 13.
1993 a good year for Missionary Church
"If 1993 was a recession year,
may the recession long continue!"
With these remarks Pastor James
Carne opened his report at the
annual business meeting of the
Huron Chapel Missionary Church
in Auburn on Saturday, Jan. 29. He
went on to say that it was the best
year in every way that the church
has ever known.
Thirty-one came to know Christ
in saving faith - 10 children, one
teen and 20 adults, an increase of
121 per cent over last year. The
pastor reported that a discipleship
plan is in place to nurture these
new Christians in the faith.
Attendance also increased
significantly. Fourteen new
families began to attend Huron
Chapel last year. This resulted in a
9.5 per cent increase in the average
weekly attendance, to 80, at the
Family Bible Hour, an increase of
CWL hosts
Fun Night
The annual Catholic Women's
League Fun Night for the Huron
Perth Region was hosted by St.
Michael's CWL Blyth this year and
held at the Blyth Community
Centre on Wednesday evening,
Feb. 9 starting at 6:30 p.m.
The event was attended by over
300 women and started off with a
delicious pot luck supper. Everyone
was welcomed by St. Michael's
President Anna Vander Hey den.
Special guests attending from the
London Diocesan Council were
Helene Regier, past Diocesan
president; Irene Kennedy,
education convenor; Mary
Paradine, Christian family life
convenor and Theresa Larkin,
regional representative, who
welcomed everyone with a
greeting.
Entertainment was provided by
several CW Leagues: Wingham
Sacred Heart Celebration Choir
sang some selections. St.
Columban led a skit entitled, "7
Old Ladies" and Stratford St.
Joseph's did a presentation "Ten
CWL Women". Kinkora St.
Patrick's also did a skit.
Roberta Walker of Grand Bend
Immaculate Heart of Mary sang
a cappella "Ain't got Time to Die".
Brussels St. Ambrose sponsored
the Carry On Cloggers.
Door prizes were donated by
various other councils.
A wonderful evening was
enjoyed by all. Thank Yous were
said to the following churches for
their help in hosting this occasion:
St. Augustine, St. Joseph
Kingsbridge, Sacred Heart
Wingham, St. Ambrose Brussels
and St. Joseph Clinton. Mrs.
Vander Hey den thanked everyone
for attending and wished all a safe
journey home to conclude the
evening.
Cadets serve
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and God. On the other hand the
poor man had only God to turn to
and was blessed by heaven.
In the story members also read
about the five brothers of the rich
man. He feared they would also
end up like him.
The warning here is that
repentance must be in this life. Mr.
Sjaarda said we must listen to he
Word of God now. Though life on
earth is short, it determines
eternity.
Mr. Sjaarda closed the message
with the question, "Is your life too
busy to listen to the word of God?"
The Cadets served the congrega
tion coffee after the service, while
the children attended Sunday
School.
16 per cent to 109, in average
attendance at the morning worship
service and an increase of 11 per
cent to 60 in the evening service.
The weekly Kids' Klub and Youth
attendance remained about the
same at 25 and 20 respectively.
The recession did not affect
negatively the church's giving.
Missions giving increased 25 per
cent from $40,000 in 1993 to
almost $51,000 last year. Overall
giving increased by 13 per cent,
from approximately $118,000 a
year ago to almost $135,000. This
included more than $20,000 given
to the Building Fund.
Six new members were received,
bringing total membership to 45. It
was agreed at the meeting that half
time Youth Pastor Bob Lewis be
hired for full time service when he
completes his Bth. degree at the
end of April. Pastor Came reported
that more than 400 pastoral and
almost 600 lay calls had been
made. Seventy new families had
been visited.
The elections returned James
Campbell to the chairmanship of
the official board, David and
Dianne Baan as treasurers, and
Elizabeth Bowman as board
secretary. Gary Palmer was elected
to join Marlin Good, Mary Stoll
and Roger Newcomb on the trustee
board. David and Doran Rolston
were elected greeters for the
Sunday morning service and Hugh
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THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA
You are welcome this Sunday
February 20 - 1 st Sunday in Lent
Holy Eucharist
Trinity, Blyth St. John’s, Brussels
9:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m./
Rector, The Rev. E. Paul Acton, 887-9273
Merle and Blaine Hackwell
Hackwells marry in Acton
HACKWELL-MCNABB
Blaine Hack well, son of Merton
and Doreen Hackwell, RR 4,
Walton, and Merle McNabb,
daughter of Jim and Margaret
McNabb, Acton, were married in
the Presbyterian Church in Acton,
Dec. 4, 1993.
Corinne Melanson, Acton, friend
of the bride, was matron of honour.
Bridesmaids were Barbara Mullen,
Guelph and Brenda Blythe,
Rockwood, twin sisters of the
bride, and Juet Vassel, Toronto,
friend of the bride.
Craig Hackwell, RR 4, Walton,
brother of the groom was the best
man. The ushers were Al O'Reilly,
Toronto, Todd Caldwell,
Woodstock, friends of the groom
and Murray McNabb, Acton, twin
brother of the bride.
Marvin McNabb, Thunder Bay,
brother of the bride, was master of
ceremonies for the reception held
in the Rockwood Community
Centre. After a honeymoon in
Antigua, the couple are residing in
Mississauga.
United plans sunrise service
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several "Inspiration Poetry" on love
illustrated by biblical verses. These
were followed by the hymn "I Love
to Tell the Story".
Susan closed devotion with a
story about the "Loving Husband",
then prayer.
Edelgard Hoba showed a very
interesting video on mission and
services programs that UCW helps
sponsor.
Bonnie Shannon, President,
welcomed everyone and the UCW
purpose was given in unison.
Happy Birthday was sung to
Marilyn Craig, Joanne MacDonald
and Vera Hesselwood.
World Day of Prayer is Friday,
March 4 at 7:30 p.m. in the United
Church. The theme is "Go see and
act". Babysitting is available.
There is still an opening for co
leader for Vice President of UCW.
If interested please contact Bonnie.
It was decided to send two boxes
of books to Kenya.
Sunrise Service is April 3 at 6:30
at Howson Elevators followed by a
pancake breakfast at the church by
the Senior Teen Club.
Bonnie presented each one
present with a Gift of Love - a
beautiful red carnation. Susan sang
"God Will Take Care of You" and
closed the meeting with prayer.
HURON CHAPEL MISSIONARY
CHURCH
PASTOR JAMES H. CARNE AUBURN 526-7515
Sunday
Wednesday
Friday
10 a.m. -
11 a.m. & -
7:30 p.m.
8 p.m. -
7:30 p.m. -
Family Bible Hour
Renewal Services with
Serge LeClerc and Peter Kun
Prayer & Bible Study
Youth - Pastor Bob Lewis, 526-7441
Jem are Welcome at
the
BLYTH CHURCH OF GOD
9:45 a.m. - Sunday School for Children and Adults
11 -12:15 - Morning Worship
Bible Studies - Wednesday 10 a.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Phone 523-4590 McConnell St., Blyth
BLYTH CHRISTIAN
REFORMED CHURCH
HIGHWAY 4, BLYTH-523-9233
Sunday 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Guest Preacher - Rev. D. Tichelaar from Drayton
The Church of the "Back to God Hour” and "Faith 20”
Back to God Hour 10:30 a.m. and CKNX Sunday
Faith 20 5:30 a.m. Weekdays, Global T.V.
J4/Z Visitors Welcome Wheelchair accessitile
BRUSSELS UNITED CHURCH
Rev. Cameron McMillan
Church Office 887-6259
11:00 a.m. - Morning Worship
- “Overcoming Temptation”
- Sacrament of Baptism
- Church School - Nursery
****
9:30 a.m. - Ethel Morning Worship
- Church School
Create and make in us new and contrite hearts
Manse 887-9313
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.
BRUSSELS ft
MENNONITE FELLOWSHIPllUii
is
Saturday, February 19: "COMMUNITY PRAISE" 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, February 20: WORSHIP SERVICE - 9:25 a.m.
Christian Education Hour -10:30 a.m.
Pastor Tom Warner Elder Elwln Garland
887-6388 887-9017
God made each of us different but
He loves us alii
"Everyone Welcome"
Speaker: Serge LeClerc
a career criminal who met Christ
and
Music Artist: Peter Kun
Youth Rally
Friday, February 18 ~ 7:30 p.m.
Auburn Community Hall
Banquet
Saturday, February 19 ~ 6:30 p.m.
Auburn Community Hall ~ Smorgasbord
Tickets are $10 and available from: - Radiant Life Centre,
34 Kingston St., Goderich 524-1843 - Paul Buttar 482-5972 -
Clarke Teal 524-7195 - Marie Scott 524-8087
Services
Sunday, February 20
Morning Worship ~ 11:00 Evening Rally ~ 7:30
Huron Chapel Evangelical Missionary Church, Auburn, Ontario