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The Citizen, 1997-02-05, Page 22PAGE 22. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5,1997 From the Minister's Study A promise fulfilled By James H. Came, Sr. Pastor, The Missionary Church, Auburn I witnesses something of a phenomenon, recently: teenagers participating in an adult prayer­ meeting! Whatever happened to the generation gap? And, aren't teens supposed to be bored with church? The teens' pre-occupation with prayer may have resulted, partly, from the fact that one of their number had himself been the subject of prayer not long ago. He had been a problem for his parents, had thumbed his nose at the law and, consequently, had gotten himself into a lol of trouble, and was not at all interested, certainly, in the things of God. The teens prayed for him and so did their elders; it was a concerted effort, and now, transformed by the grace and power of God, it is appropriate that he should be praying with his peers, and with his parents, and with the other adults who had prayed for him. In the process the teens have become more convinced than ever that it pays to pray, that "church" can be exciting! Jehovah indicated, through the prophet Joel, that it was His intention to bridge the generation and gender gaps. "And afterward, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and your daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream drcams, your young men will see visions. Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days...and everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved..." (Joel 2:28, 29, 32). The fulfillment of that promise was seen on the Day of Pentecost, of course, but I think that I saw it again, in the midst of that praying people, both men and women, both young and old. Christ’s invitations, sermon topic Interim Pastor Glenn Brubacher brought the message to Brussels Mennonite Fellowship on Feb. 2. Luke 10: 25-35 was the scripture lesson. Pastor Brubacher told of several Biblical characters who were issued personal invitations by Jesus, all in different formats, according to the individual needs of the people. He pointed out that today, people are given invitations by Christ in different ways, according to life situations. "We must acknowledge the validity of other's invitations whether -or not they make sense to us," he said. "When Jesus confronted Peter after the three denials, Peter wanted to skirt the issue by drawing Jesus' attention to John. We too have the tendency to look at others and avoid introspection." Lichtys and Kochs provided special music in the form of a double duet. Ray Martin gave the children's story, and Joanna Steinman played for the offertory. Erla Koch was the worship leader and Mervin Lichty and Kathy Procter looked after the congregational singing. Those who have served in particular positions in the church and who have completed a term of office, and those who are beginning a term of office were acknow­ ledged during the service. The youth served "Groundhog Soup" at noon as a fundraiser. Following the meal and fellowship, a video entitled, "The Renegotia­ tion Model" was shown for all committee members. The youth have planned a visit to "The Meeting Place" in St. Jacobs, next Saturday, Feb. 8. For a time Glenn Brubacher of Kitchener is the interim pastor at Brussels Mennonite Fellowship Hall until the end of April. Brubacher is also part-time executive director of Shalom Counselling Services, a Mennonite supported agency. <ybu are iTeCcome at the BLYTH COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School for Children and Adults 11:00 a.m. - Morning Worship Bible Studies - Wednesday 10 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. Phone 523-4590 McConnell St., Blyth HURON CHAPEL MISSIONARY CHURCH PASTOR JAMES H. CARNE AUBURN 526-7515 YOUTH PASTOR - JEREMY SHUART 523-9788 Sunday Monday Wednesday Friday 10 a.m. 11 a.m. 8 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Family Bible Hour Morning Service Evening Service Addictions Support Group Prayer & Bible Study Youth you're invited to worship with us this Sunday 10 a.m. - Sunday Morning Worship Service 7:30 p.m. ~ Evening Service Both services will be led by Rev. Adrian A. Van Geest "The -Cgrd is my light and my salvation - whom shall I fear? The Jfgrd is the stronghold ofmy life - of whom shall I be afraid. ” Psalm 27:1 BLYTH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Rev. Adrian A. Van Geest Hwy. 4, Blyth 523-9233 Wheelchair accessible BRUSSELS UNITED CHURCH Rev. Christine Johnson - Minister Church Office 887-6259 Home 887-6540 Transfiguration Sunday 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Church School - Nursery Annual Meeting follows church service ***** 9:30 a.m. Ethel Morning Worship Annual Meeting at 8 p.m. at the home of Isabel and George Pearson On Sunday, February 16 - the Session hosts a Pancake Breakfast at Brussels United Church. All are welcome! MELVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 11:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Wednesday 2:00 p.m. BRUSSELS - Morning Service - Sunday School - Belgrave Service - Bible Study - Bible Study Wheelchair Accessible We welcome you to come and worship with us. Rev. Cathrine Campbell 887-9831 THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA are welcome this Sunday FEBRUARY 9 - TRANSFIGURATION MORNING PRAYER Rev. Nancy Beale Trinity Blyth - Shrove Tuesday, Feb. 11 th Pancake Supper 5-7 p.m. Imposition of Ashes following supper St. John’s Brussels - Shrove Tuesday, Feb. 11 th Pancake Supper 5-7 p.m. February 12 - Ash Wednesday Service 7:30 p.m. Imposition of Ashes Trinity, Blyth St. John’s, 9:30 a.m. ~ Sunday Brussels Wheelchair Accessible 11:15 a.m. ~ Sunday I ASKED ELX/1 rtwe’s soswcY) Suffering t-f /tores a 60p.., unJ Albert, MAVBE GOD WONDERS THE . SAME thing! We poblT SHRINK FRO*A Look i Me, Ar HARP <5 ueSTio^. -JoiK) US tN OURSeAECU TO serme Jesus Christ with OUR MlUPS AMP UMES.* Brussels Mennonite Fellowship 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Christian Education (for all ages) Everyone Welcome!