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The Citizen, 2017-05-04, Page 3A fond farewell The Blyth Legion and Legion Ladies Auxiliary concluded its ATV draw fundraiser at a barbecue hosted by the groups over the weekend. John Verwey, who sold the most tickets to the draw, drew the winners with Susan Hubbard. Kurt Elliott of Listowel won the top prize of the ATV or cash equivalent, Traverse McDonald of Allenford won $1,500 for second place and Cheryl Johnston of Goderich took $500 for third place. (Vicky Bremner photo) THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2017. PAGE 3. Ladies Night Out a success The first-ever Blyth Legion and Legion Ladies Auxiliary Ladies Night Out fundraiser event was a great success according to organizer Susan Hubbard. "We had a good turnout and the speakers were awesome," she said. "Everyone that was there had a good time." The event was held in the upper hall at the Blyth Community Centre last week and featured Ingy Marshall from Greyhaven Gardens, health and wellness professional Jillian Walden and Lori Lupton from Pelee Island Winery. Approximately $1,800 was raised through the event for the Blyth Legion Building Fund for three future projects: a new roof, renovated kitchen and renovated bar. Funds were raised through vendor attendance, a silent auction with approximately 25 items, a 50/50 draw and a raffle draw for a special trip to Pelee Island Winery and Tulip bloom event set The Friends of the Village of Blyth are hosting a bloom ceremony as a sequel to last fall's tulip -planting ceremony. Late last year, the gardening group that rose from the ashes of the disbanded Blyth Horticultural Society was awarded one of the country's prestigious Canada 150 tulip gardens and gardeners, residents and dignitaries all turned out to plant the flowers at the garden. Now, with spring here, the flowers are ready to bloom and the group is celebrating the generous gift from the Canadian Garden Council. The bloom ceremony is set for Mother's Day, Sunday, May 14 at 1 p.m. at Blyth Horticulture Park at 303 Dinsley Street. The ceremony will also feature cake and refreshments to help mark the special day. For more information on the Friends of the Village of Blyth, find the group on Facebook. overnight stay for four. Hubbard hopes the event will happen again next year and welcomes anyone who wants to be involved to get in touch with her at kswarwick@ezlink.ca or 519-525- 0490. FROM BLYTH Clark's last service marked with customized song From Marilyn's Desk By Marilyn Craig Call 523-9318 Greeting worshippers at Blyth United Church on Sunday, April 30 were Sandra Machan and Sue Overholt from Brussels and Lavern Clark and Marilyn Craig from Blyth. Ushering were Sandra Cable and Ralph Watson from Brussels and Nancy Hakkers and Laurie Sparling from Blyth. Glenda Morrison of Brussels and Marilyn Scott, Blyth were organists. Katie Dockstader was choir director. Fred Hakkers ran the Power Point. Blyth and Brussels United Churches joined together to wish Rev. Gary Clark farewell. While the members of the congregations were gathering, musicians from both churches led a sing -along of songs with Cheryl Cronin and Avon Corneil singing the solo part. Steven Sparling welcomed everyone to church. He invited everyone to stay after the service for lunch and drew everyone's attention to the announcements printed in the bulletin. He mentioned that there would be a short congregational meeting for both churches right after the service to put in place the paperwork for hiring the new minister. The Christ candle and the other candles on the altar table were lit by the children. The first verse of "Lord Prepare Me" was sung. Rev. Gary Clark invited everyone to greet the people close to them. The choir members from Brussels and Blyth sang the anthem, "God's Many Blessings". The scripture reading was from John 14:14-19, the story of Jesus comforting His Disciples. Rev. Clark asked the children to come forward for their story time. Rev. Clark explained the scripture to the children, Jesus asking the Disciples to feed His sheep (the people). He asked the children to turn and face the congregation and he told them that we are all Jesus' sheep. The children, along with Rev. Clark and the congregation, said a prayer and the children went back to the seats. Connor Brooks was confirmed into the United Church of Canada. Everyone said a prayer for the community. The choirs sang the anthem "The Folk 23rd" . Everyone was invited to take communion. The hymn "One Bread, One Body" was sung followed by the prayer of thanksgiving and the singing of the Lord's Prayer. Bob Kellington and Mary Ann Thompson from Brussels along with Gwen Papple, Emily Phillips, Mary Lou Stewart and Doug Howson from Blyth served the elements. Rev. Clark's message to the congregation was "Remember, Feed the Sheep". Jesus challenges His Disciples to feed His sheep. He reminds them that they are fishers of men. There is a story of a father and son and the gap between generations and Jesus tells us how to fix it. When we come to a cross road, the road through small towns is better but we often chose the main highways because they are faster. The emphasis should never be on time but on good. Rev. Clark thanked everyone for their generous support and also supporting his sometimes -crazy ideas in his time in Blyth and Brussels. Rev. Clark received a standing ovation. The offering was received followed by the offertory response Grant Us God the Grace, the offertory prayer, the litany for the ending of a ministry and the prayers of the people. Emily Phillips and Betty Graber - Watson came to the front and wished Rev. Clark all the best in his new ministry. The congregation sang a song "Gotta Travel On", the new words written by Betty Graber - Watson in honour Gary Clark with music by Paul Clayton. Rev. Clark said grace. The benediction was followed by the singing of "Side by Side" and "King of the Road" accompanied the bands from both churches. Everyone went downstairs to enjoy a roast Here --put your troubles here! (Charles Spurgeon) "Cast your burden on the Lord --and He will sustain you." Psalm 55:22 Cast your troubles where you have cast your sins. You have cast your sins onto Jesus --cast your troubles there also! As soon as the trouble comes, quick, the first thing --tell it to your heavenly Father! Remember, that the longer you take telling your trouble to God --the more your peace will be impaired. The longer the frost lasts- -the more likely the ponds will be frozen. Oh! It is a happy way of smoothing sorrow, when we can cast our burden upon the Lord. Oh, you agitated Christians, do not dishonour your religion by always wearing a `frown of concern." Come, cast your burden upon the Lord. I see you staggering beneath a weight which He would not feel. What seems a crushing burden to you --would be nothing but a bit of dust to Him! See! The Almighty bends His shoulders, and He says: "Here—put your troubles here!" "Cast all your cares upon Him --because He cares about you!" 1 Peter 5:7 A Grace Gem Submitted by: Immanuel United Reformed Church, Listowel, ON 519-291-1956 pork dinner and to say goodbye to Gary. Blyth supplied the main course and Brussels supplied the dessert. Winners from the April 25 Shoot party are: first, Dorothy Carter; second, Marie Stewart; third, Elva Trapp and most shoots, Elsie Carter, two. Shoot is played every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at Blyth Trinity Anglican Church Hall at 1 p.m. Come out and enjoy the fun and fellowship. Make her day. Let us do it! Blyth Laundromat 191 Westmoreland St., Blyth 519-523-9687 Blyth Legion and Blyth Legion Ladies' Auxiliary ATV Draw Winner Grand Prize Winner — Kurt Elliott — Listowel 2nd Prize Winner $1,500 — Traverse McDonald — Allenford 3rd Prize Winner - $500 — Cheryl Johnston — Goderich Thank you to everyone who made this a successful draw. • Colour Printing • Posters • Letterheads • Envelopes • Business Cards WE CAN • Business Forms • Brochures • Flyers • Carbonless Forms • Labels DO IT ALL!