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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2017-12-14, Page 3THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2017. PAGE 3. Blyth mourns Shaw's passing From Marilyn's Desk You put your red nose in... Hullett Central Public School's best Christmas spirit was scheduled to be on display Wednesday night with its annual Christmas concert. Above, Kindergarten students perform the "Reindeer Pokey", a variation on the "Hokey Pokey" during a dress rehearsal for the concert on Monday morning. From left: Joel Fleet, Courtney Bergsma, Callie Gibbings, Lauren Wharton and Scott Hubbard. (Denny scoff photo) Church seeks socks, underwear Greeting worshippers at Blyth United Church of the second Sunday of Advent, Dec. 19 was Mary Lou Stewart. Ushering were Laurie Sparling and John Stewart. Marilyn Scott was pianist and Katie Dockstader, choir director. Lavern Clark ran the power point. Hillary MacDonald welcomed everyone to church and drew attention to the announcements printed in the bulletin with special mention that next Sunday we will be collecting socks and underwear for the women's shelter in Goderich. We are looking for 100 pairs of new socks and new underwear. We only have about 30 pair to go. She also mentioned the Community Kitchen will be on Friday, Dec. 15 at Blyth United Church. Everyone is invited to come and share in the joy of cooking a meal together. Hillary invited everyone to greet one another. The first hymn "Come, Thou Long -Expected Jesus" was sung, followed by John and Mary Lou Stewart lighting the Advent Candles of Hope and Peace. Two verses of the hymn "A Candle is Burning" were sung. The prayer of approach was followed by a short Advent video depicting peace. Some people find peace in the kitchen, in cooking a meal for others. Even washing a sink full of dishes is a pleasure because if the sink is full of dishes it means that we have been fed. Hillary had a cake pan, cake mix and a can of icing in her hands. She said that when you open the cake mix, dump it into a bowl, add the water or milk, eggs and vegetable oil and mix it well, put it into the pan and put into the oven for 30 minutes, out comes a beautiful cake that you add the icing and a delicious dessert appears. We are a part of the Christmas story and are preparing the way of the Lord, the sweet baby Jesus. The hymn "People, Look East" was sung. The scripture reading was from Mark 1: 1-8. The choir sang the anthem "Mary's Little Boy Child" directed by Katie Dockstader and accompanied by John McDowell with the guitar. Hillary told the congregation that you can usually tell the story of a movie by its beginning. In the beginning of the story of Jesus, the angels come to Mary and tell her she is going to have a baby and she gives birth to a baby boy whom they called Jesus. The Gospel of Mark doesn't begin with the birth of Jesus, it begins with the story of John the Baptist living in the wilderness. Many people came to the wilderness to be baptized by John. What does the wilderness mean to you? It is a place were you can get hurt, it is also a quiet place; a place outside the city. A place where God will show up. We have a place in God's story and it is only a beginning. The hymn "'Twas in the Moon Of Wintertime" was followed by the receiving of the offering, the offertory response "What Can I Do?" and the offertory prayer. Hillary invited Pastor Sandra Cable to assist at the Lord's Table. The hymn "0 Come, 0 Come Emmanuel" was sung. Emily Phillips, Mary Lou and John Stewart, Doug Howson and Gwen Papple served the communion elements. The hymn "Good Christian Friends, Rejoice" was followed by the benediction and the singing of the response "I am Walking the Path of Peace" Everyone was invited for coffee and fellowship before going home. The Citizen will be closing for holidays **Please note: There will be no paper published on Thursday, December 28. 413 Queen St., Blyth 519-523-4792 The Brussels Office will be closed from Monday, December 18 at 2 p.m. until Friday, December 29 at 10 a.m. The Blyth Office will be closed from Wednesday, December 20 at 2 p.m. until Friday, December 29 at 9 a.m. Closed January 1=' 541 Turnberry St., Brussels 519-887-9114 By Marilyn Craig Call 523-9318 The residents of Blyth were saddened to hear of the death of Charlie Shaw who passed away this past weekend. Charlie will be greatly missed by the Blyth Lions Club and by other organizations in the community and Charlie's Shoot Party -goers. Happy birthday to Jennifer Pierce, London who celebrates Dec. 18 and Hubert Hoba, Dec. 19. Winners of Dec. 4 euchre were: first, tied, Jewel Plunkett, Dorothy Carter and Gord Haggitt, 73; second, Marie Millian, 81 and Dawn Climie, 67; lone hands, Edna McLellan, four and Lou Lahey, three; share the wealth, Joann MacDonald and Doris McClinchey. The next afternoon euchre is on Dec. 18. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. and cards begin at 1 pm in the Legion Hall. Come out and enjoy the fun and fellowship. Blyth Legion monthly luncheon is on Thursday, Dec. 14 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. It's a turkey dinner with all the trimmings. The lift is available for anyone who needs it. Two-Toonie Tuesday is Dec. 19. Roast turkey dinner is on the menu. Come out and enjoy the delicious food at Trinity Anglican Church Hall from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. FROM BLYTH Laundromat Blyth Laundromat 191 Westmoreland St., Blyth 519-523-9687 In this precious Book! (John Newton) "From childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness --that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work!" 2 Timothy 3:15-17 Set a high value upon the Word of God. All that is necessary to make you wise to salvation is there --and there alone. In this precious Book, you may find... a direction for every doubt a solution of every difficulty, and a promise suited to every circumstance you can be in. There you may be informed of your disease caused by sin --and the remedy provided by grace. In the Scriptures, you may be instructed to know... yourselves, Jesus Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge, the wonders of redeeming love, the glories of the Redeemer's person, the happiness of the redeemed people, the power of faith, and the beauty of holiness. All are here fully and clearly represented. Nothing is lacking in the Scriptures to make... life useful and comfortable, death safe and desirable, and to bring down something of Heaven upon earth. But this true wisdom can be found nowhere else. If you wander from the Scriptures, in pursuit either of present peace, or future hope --then your search will surely end in disappointment. This is the fountain of living waters! If you forsake it, and give the preference to broken cisterns of your own devising --then they will fail you when you most need them. Rejoice, therefore, that such a treasure is put into your hand --but rejoice with trembling. Remember this is not all you need --unless God likewise gives you a heart to use the Scriptures aright --then your privilege will only aggravate your guilt and misery. A Grace Gem Submitted by: Immanuel United Reformed Church, Listowel, ON 519-291-1956