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The Citizen, 1994-09-28, Page 20PAGE 20. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1994. Quartette sings at Missionary service Helen Baumbach with Pastor and Mrs. Came sang a very delightful number Come Follow Me. Pastor Carnc's message, "Want­ ing the Word" was taken with scripture from Acts 13: 4-12 with emphasis on verse 7. "Arc we preaching the Word of God?" he asked. Christians seem to try to fit God into their programs, but people The congregation at Auburn Missionary Church heard John Baumbach sing Take ll to the Lord and Leave It There. A mixed quartette consisting of John and want to hear lhe Word of God. Pastor Carnc asked how we hear the Word of God. First by proclamation, he said. Personal evangelism is proclaiming that God is in our midst; that He knows our needs and saves us from sin. Romans 3:23 states "All have sinned and come short of the glory of God". Then there is transportation, Pastor said. As the Apostle Paul in Act 13, if we are going to proclaim the Word of God we can't sil in church and do it, Pastor Carnc said. Lastly there is confrontation. We must resist untruth and stand up for Lhe truth. Pastor and Mrs. Came spent a few days last week at a pastor's retreat in Stayner. Everyone enjoyed the wonderful men's fellowship at the Goderich Golf and Country Club .when the guest speaker was Dr. David Bell of Owen Sound. ‘y'ou. 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 Joyful entertainment Local gospel group Cornerstone entertained the audience Tuesday evening at the Brussels Fair. Group members, from left are, Ken Horst, Tillie and Mervin Lichty, Sharon Horst, and Sharon and Rob Demaray. Good deeds, topic of sermon Blyth United Church was well attended Sept. 25, the 18th Sunday after Pentecost. Organist was Barb Bosman. Greeters were Joanne McDonald and Lenora Davidson. Ushers were Doug Howson, Les Rutledge and Bill and Brenda Burkholder. Marilyn Craig was in charge of Junior Congregation.and Pat Bernard was in charge of the nursery. Rev. Stephen Huntley opened the service with the call to worship which was followed by the opening hymn, This is my Father’s World. This was followed by the Prayer of Approach, Prayer of Confession then the singing in unison of / Am a New Creation accompanied by Rev. Huntley playing the guitar. Susan Howson, Brenda Edgar and Rev. Huntley sang I Will Serve Him, accompanied again by Rev. Huntley. The New Testament Lesson was James 5:13-20 followed by the scripture reading by Brenda Edgar. Rev Huntley’s sermon was entitled “Good Deeds or Good Dogma.” Sidney Porter is an author famous for his short stories with surprising endings. The sermon was based from excerpts from his book. Bill Burkholder talked on Minute for Missions then the closing hymn, When I Survey the Wondrous Cross," was sung followed by the Benediction and Choral Response. The beautiful flowers were from the funeral of Mrs. Edna Shannon, mother of Herb Shannon and placed in loving memory by Herb and Bonnie and boys. Gorrie hosts WI Dist. meeting By Public Relations Officer M. E. McMahon Erland Thornton of the Gorrie branch hosted the fall District Directors meeting of Huron East, at her home on Tuesday, Sept. 13. President Jean Wilson welcomed all and conducted the meeting, dealing with the business at hand. Huron East District has been given permission to sell its travelling mugs at the Guelph Area Convention being held in St. Agatha on Oct. 5 and 6. Ruth Bauer will sec to the sale of the mugs on the Wednesday and Jean Wilson and Kathy Bridge on Thursday. A decision on the ACWW Church service was put over to the winter meeting, so the branches could discuss what they wish to do about the day. Huron East is to be the host for the 43rd Huron County Rally in October 1995. Jean Wilson will invite the other two districts at this year's County Rally in Zurich on Oct. 3. The amount of fees each branch wishes to charge its own members has been left to their own discretion. March 17 is the tentative date set for a District Quill Show and Tea. Clara Gibson and Kathy Bridge will be the co-chairpcoplc and may set up a committee to assist them in the organizing of the quill show. The Huron Perth Education Committee is offering two courses this fall, a stained glass window sweatshirt and Christmas ornament/ gift bag. The deadline to register is Oct. 28 and if enough people indicate they want an afternoon session, one will be held from 2 - 4:15 p.m. Renato Rose gave her report from the provincial board meeting in August. The new In Mcmoriam cards are now available. Funds are badly needed by the FWIO Book Committee to help offset the costs of writing the history book. Attendance at the Erland Lee Home is down and more publicity is needed to boost the number of visitors. Their Harvest Luncheon is Sept. 27, 28. Women's Day at the Royal Winter Fair, hosted by FWIO, is Thursday, Nov. 10, where Agricul­ ture Minister Elmer Buchanan will speak. Helpers arc also needed and the hours arc 9:30 - 8:00 p.m. A new video from the Ontario 4-H Council will be available this fall and the screening of 4-H leaders has t>een gcxxl so tar. The results of last year's questionnaire returned by members will be printed in the fall issue of Home and Country. Renate was thanked for all the information she presented. Molesworth WI members will host the 93rd District Annual May 9 at the Molesworth Presbyterian Church. The theme is "Let Me Be Tolerant". 1995 is the United Nation's year of tolerance. The bylaws are due for review in 1995 and branches were asked to study them and if there are any changes they would like made, these suggestions are to be presented at the January meeting. Any ideas for a money-making project for the district should also be brought to this meeting, being held at the home of Jean Wilson,- Jan. 10 in Listowel. Erland was thanked for the use of her home for this meeting. HELPING THE WORLD WRITE NOW CODE Self-sufficiency through literacy in the developing world For information, call 1-800-661-2633 THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA You are welcome this Sunday October 2 - Pentecost 19 Holy Eucharist Trinity, Blyth St. John's, Brussels 9:30a.m. 11:15a.m. Rev. Tim Connor HURON CHAPEL MISSIONARY CHURCH PASTOR JAMES H. CARNE AUBURN 526-7515 Sunday 10 a.m. - Family Bible Hour 11 a.m. - Morning Service 8 p.m. - Evening Service Wednesday 8 p.m. - Prayer & Bible Study Friday 7:30 p.m. - Youth - Pastor Bob Lewis, 526-7441 i BLYTH CHRISTIAN A REFORMED CHURCH HIGHWAY 4, BLYTH-523-9233 Sunday 10:00 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. Rev. Adrian A. Van Geest The Church of the "Back to God Hour" and "Faith 20" Back to God Hour 10:30 a.m. CKNX Sunday Faith 20 5:30 a.m. Weekdays, Global T.V. Fill Visitors ‘Welcome ‘Wfteelcftair accessible MELVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH BRUSSELS Rev. Tim Purvis, Interim Moderator 11:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. - Morning Service - Sunday School - Belgrave Service We welcome you to come and worship with us. BRUSSELS MENNONITE FELLOWSHIP Welcomes You Sunday, October 2: 9:15 a.m. Singing Tune-Up Time 9:30 a.m. WORSHIP SERVICE 10:30 a.m. - Sunday School For All Ages Sunday, October 9: THANKSGIVING CELEBRATION SELF HELP CRAFT SALE AT BMF October 13,14 & 15 Pastor Tom Warner 887-6388 -Elder Alice Knorr 887-9203 Elder Elwin Garland 887-9017 Elder Linda Campbell 357-1648 BRUSSELS UNITED CHURCH Rev. Cameron McMillan Church Office 887-6259 11:00 a.m. Manse 887-9313 Morning Worship World Communion Sunday Church School - Nursery Silent Auction Final Opportunity Saturday, October 1st 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m. - Ethel Morning Worship World Communion Sunday Church School On this day of sharing, gladly do we come To the Lord's own table, gathering as one All Welcome