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Clark points to thanks as beneficial for both parties
Greeting at Blyth United Church
on Sunday, March 5, the First
Sunday of Lent, were Donna Moore
and Marilyn Craig, ushering were
Karen Glousher and Lavern Clark.
Marilyn Scott was organist and
Katie Dockstader was choir director
and Fred Hakkers ran the Power
Point.
Lori Brooks welcomed everyone
to church. Lori reminded everyone
of the announcements printed in the
bulletin with special attention that
the Sunday school is looking for
someone to look after the nursery
from 10:15 a.m. until noon on
Sundays. She also reminded
everyone that there are a few frozen
fruit pies available by calling Donna
Moore at 519-523-9855. You can
also call Donna if you wish to order
meat pies. Tanner Brooks lit the first
candle for Lent and the Christ candle
on the altar table while Lori read the
A world view
The churches of Blyth celebrated the annual World Day of Prayer service on Saturday. This
year the service was held at Living Water Christian Fellowship and it was written by the women
of the Philippines. Pastor Ernest Dow headlined the service, while Blyth United Church
Minister Gary Clark served as a guest speaker. Here, performing one of the service's readings,
are, from left: Deb Hakkers, Nancy Roe, Lorie Falconer and Joan Clark. (Shawn Loughlin photo)
Prayer. The first hymn was "Spirit
Open My Heart." The prayer of
approach was said in unison. Lori
invited everyone to greet one
another. The next hymn "He Leadeth
Me" was sung. The scripture reading
was from the Gospel of Luke 17:11-
19, the story of Jesus healing the 10
lepers and the one leper thanking
Jesus for healing them.
Rev. Clark asked the children if
anyone had done anything nice for
them. Some answers were mom, dad
and friends. He then asked them if
they had thanked the person
enthusiastically. He told them in the
scriptures this morning that the leper
thanked Jesus for healing the ten of
them. When we say thank you to
others, it makes us feel good and it
also makes the person we are
thanking feel good. The children and
the congregation said a prayer along
with Rev. Clark and the children
went downstairs for their time of
fellowship. The choir sang the
anthem "Come Follow Me."
Rev. Clark's message to the
congregation was "Thanks Be to
God - No Really." Martin Luther
King Jr. always answered a question
with a scripture verse. When Jesus
heals the 10 lepers, one of the 10
turns and falls down and thanks
Jesus for healing them.
In today's society we hate to be
wrong and really don't want anyone
to see us when we are wrong. We
often come to church thinking of all
the things we are going to do when
church is over and therefore we have
no room for God. The lepers had the
ability to ask for help and Jesus
healed them. We need to ask for help
and God will give us an answer. If
we use our prayers to ask God for
guidance He will answer. Sometimes
it isn't the answer we want but He
Monthly Legion luncheon set for March 9
Happy birthday to Grace
McNichol who celebrates on March
9, Lillian Appleby, March 10,
Diane Howson, March 13
and Steven Sparling, March 16.
Nellie Mason has a special
birthday this year, she will celebrate
her 80th birthday on March 10.
M -T approves Co-op build
The Huron Bay Co -Op site in
Belgrave has been approved for an
expansion of its fertilizer storage
building by Morris-Turnberry
Council.
The pending construction will see
the storage facility increased by 800
square feet.
Council was told that the
expansion conforms with zoning
bylaws despite the fact that the site
is over a highly vulnerable aquifer.
When council asked why, it was
explained that there isn't a
municipal well -head in the area, so
the best management programs
typical of such a facility would be
sufficient to protect the aquifer. A
spill management plan is also part
of the plan.
Councillor John Smuck asked if
the site would be subject to an
environmental impact study under
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the proposed natural heritage plan
due to its proximity to a waterway
and Huron County Planner
Susannah Reid said that, as an
existing developed site, it would not
be.
Happy anniversary to Hubert and
Edlegard Hoba who will celebrate
on March 15.
Shoot winners this past week with
six tables playing were: first Mae
Ritchie, second Joann MacDonald,
third was Theresa Machan and
Louise Hammon had the most
shoots. Shoot is played the second
and fourth Thursday of the month in
Trinity Anglican Church Hall at 1
p.m. Come out and enjoy a good
game of cards and a fun afternoon.
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The Blyth Lions Club is participating in the Lions Club
International Youth Exchange Program.
If you live in Blyth and area, aged 15 to 21 and are
interested in being an exchange student, then please
contact:
Alex Blair
Blyth, Ont.
519-523-4964
Deadline March 15, 2017
Don't forget the Legion monthly
luncheon is on Thursday, March 9
from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Delivery and
take out orders are available by
calling 519-523-9535. The lift is
available for anyone that needs it.
Come out and enjoy the delicious
food and fellowship.
does answer.
The next hymn "Come You
thankful People, Come" was sung.
The offering was received followed
by the offertory response "Grant Us
God the Grace," the offertory prayer,
the prayers for the people, silent
prayers and the singing of the Lord's
Prayer. The last hymn "0 Master Let
Me Walk With Thee" was sung
followed by the benediction and the
singing of the response "0 Jesus I
Have Promised". Everyone was
invited for coffee and treats.
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Your beloved?
(by Henry Mahan)
Every soul has a beloved; something or someone in which to glory,
rejoice, and enjoy.
With some it is THE WORLD (its vanity, materialism, and honours).
With others it is THE FLESH. They live to entertain the flesh, to satisfy
the flesh, and to pamper the flesh.
With others it is THE FAMILY. Close and distant relatives, family trees,
family reunions make up their past, present, and future.
With others it is RELIGION and works of righteousness. Their religion is
not a PERSON; it is a CAUSE to which they are devoted in hope of a
suitable reward.
And with some it is SELF, pure and simple; what can we do for me?
To a believer, it is CHRIST! He worships, loves, rejoices, and glories in
the Lord Jesus above all things.
Christ is my Beloved and I am His.
Christ, His fellowship, His love, and His approval, are preferred above
people, possessions, pleasures, or pursuits. Could One so illustrious and
supreme deserve any less? "Whom have I in heaven but You? And there
is none upon earth that I desire beside You!" (Ps. 73:25)
A Grace Gem
Submitted by: Immanuel United Reformed Church,
Listowel, ON 519-291-1956