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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2017-12-21, Page 3Matching the need The Huron County Women's Shelter will receive a boost after Blyth United Church collected undergarments for the group and placed them on a tree, shown above with Hillary MacDonald during Sunday's service. The congregation collected 153 pairs of underwear and 168 pairs of socks, surpassing the goal of 100 of each. (Shawn Coughlin photo) THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2017. PAGE 3. New year came fast From Marilyn's Desk By Marilyn Craig Call 523-9318 Merry Christmas everyone and all the best in 2018. It seems odd to be typing 2018 but the year has gone by in a hurry. I don't know whether it's because I'm getting older or the time just sails by. As I look out my window this morning it sure looks like we will have a White Christmas. See you in the new year. Here is some news for shoot players. Shoot is going to be played every other Tuesday starting Jan. 9, 2018 at Blyth United Church. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. and cards begin at 1 p.m. If you don't know how to play shoot come out and someone will show you. Come and enjoy the fun and friendship. Happy birthday to Karen Mason celebrates Dec. 23; Bill Howson, Dec. 28; Brock Vodden, Dec. 29; and Connie Nesbitt and Dave Webster, Jan. 1. Happy birthday everyone. Happy anniversary to Karen and Rob Mason who celebrate Dec. 28. Christmas, New Year's church services Greeting worshippers at Blyth United Church on the third Sunday of Advent, Dec. 17 was Marilyn Craig. Ushering were Nancy Hakkers and Laurie Sparling. Marilyn Scott was pianist and Katie Dockstader, choir director. Hillary MacDonald welcomed everyone to church and drew attention to the announcements printed in the bulletin with special attention the Christmas Eve morning service in Blyth at 9:30 a.m. and the Christmas Eve service which begins at 7:45 p.m. with crafts, cookies and the train display in the auditorium and the service beginning at 8:30 pm. Dec. 31 is a joint service with Brussels United Church in Brussels at 10 a.m. for a worship of carol -singing and prayers followed by cookies and conversation. All are invited to wear their Christmas attire. Poinsettias in the sanctuary were placed in memory of Grant and Mildred (Pat) Sparling, Kristin McGrath (sister of Laurie Sparling) placed by Steven, Laurie, Jessica and Grant Sparling, in memory of Warren Moore placed by Donna, Erin and Adam and in memory of Don Craig, David and Annie Craig and Charlie and Winnie Johnston placed by Marilyn and family. Hillary invited everyone to greet one another and remain standing for the first hymn `All the Earth is Waiting." The Advent candles were lit by Sharon Dalton and Donna McClure. Verse 3 of the hymn "A Candle is Burning" was sung. The prayer of approach was followed by a short Advent video "Joy" by the Skit Guys. Hillary told the story of why the tree was decorated with new socks and underwear. Our goal was 100 pairs of socks and 100 pairs of underwear and we surpassed our Aet(t(g C(otstlmas g alappy aidtdays tt(olm aVP gout( tiuel'ids at Maple Moose "Purveyors of all things Canadian' • Unique Works of Art Allig Gourmet Foods + Gift Baskets Gift Certificates available We will be closing for the winter from January 1st to April 3rd, 2018 Thanks for your patronage - see you in the Spring! 398 Queen St., Blyth 519-523-4276 www.mapleandmoose.com goal. We all put on clean socks and underwear daily but there are those in our community who don't have that privilege. They are the women and children who stay at the Huron Women's Shelter for safety. They may bring with them what's important to them, their children, maybe some photos. They can stay at the shelter for six weeks or until they have a safe place to be. The hymn "Herald! Sound the Note of Gladness" was sung. The scripture reading was from the Gospel of John 1:6-8 and 19-28, the testimony of John the Baptist. The choir sang the anthem "Little One, Tiny One" under the direction of Katie Dockstader. We all know the song "This Little Light of Mine" well. According to the Gospel of John, John the Baptist tells the people that he is not the light of the world, he comes to tell of the coming of Christ, who is the light of the world. His mission is to bear witness of the light to come. Hillary told the story of a ring bearer misbehaving on rehearsal night and his Mother asking him why? His answer was he is to be a "ring Bear." John the Baptist tells that he is not the light but Christ is the light of the world. Christmas traditions are not the focus of Advent, but God's light comes into the world. Let your light shine so the world can find the light. The carol "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear" was sung. The offering was received followed by the offertory response "What Can I Do?" the offertory prayer, the singing leading into prayer, "God, Our Protector" the prayers for the people, the singing of the Lord's Prayer and the singing of the last hymn "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing". The benediction was followed by the singing of the hymn "I Am Walking a Path for Peace" The Citizen is closed for holidays The Brussels Office will be closed until Friday, December 29 at 10 a.m. The Blyth Office will be closed until Friday, December 29 at 9 a.m. There will be no paper published on Thursday, December 28 The deadline for the January 4 paper will be Friday, December 29, 2017 2 pm in Brussels and 4 pm Blyth 413 Queen Blyth 519-523-4792 Closed January 1 1 Turnberry St., Brussels 519-887-9114 set Everyone was invited for coffee, tea, fellowship and treats. FROM BLYTH Broken Washer? Blyth Laundromat 191 Westmoreland St., Blyth 519-523-9687 B B B ainton's Old Mill oxing Week lowout NO TAX STOREWIDE 5December ok Famous for leather coats and jackets from our tannery 26- 11-4; December 29 -10.5; December 277 - 10-5; December 30 -10.5; save up to off December 28 -10.5; December 31 -10.4; January 1 Closed 519-523-4740 • baintons@tcc.on.ca Who could have thought! (James Smith, "The Love of Christ! The Fullness, Freeness, and Immutability of the Saviour's Grace Displayed!") "But I am a worm and not a man, scorned by men and despised by the people!" Psalm 22:6 How wondrously did Jesus display His love, when He... assumed our nature, took upon Him the form of a slave, and was found in appearance as a man! What love — to stoop so low as to... be conceived in a virgin's womb, be brought forth in pain, and experience al the weakness and ignorance of infancy! Yes, He was brought forth in poverty — a stable for His birth -place, and a feeding -trough for His bed! He passed by the palaces of the noble, and the mansions of the great — yes, even the comfortable cottages of the poor — and was born in circumstances of misery and degradation! Who could have thought, if they had entered that stable and seen that infant nursing on His mother's bosom — that that infant was the mighty God, the everlasting Father, and the Prince of peace! That all the fullness of the Godhead dwelt in that little babe! That it was love — incomparable and inconceivable love, which brought Deity and humanity together in such a wonderful and indescribable union! This is the mystery of Godliness — the mystery of love! He left... the bright abodes of blessedness and glory, the songs of Cherubim and Seraphim, the bosom of His Father, and the infinite delights which He had eternally enjoyed — to be a worm and not a man; to be scorned and despised by all! What privations He suffered, even from the very beginning of His career on earth! What pain He endured — from His birth unto His death! He went sorrowing, sighing, and groaning — from the stable, to gloomy Calvary; where He... finished His work, proved His love, conquered His foes, delighted His father, and merited everlasting honours and glories for His people! Jesus was once a helpless infant, a feeble child; and yet, at the same moment — He was the Almighty, the self-sufficient God! O mystery of mercy! Here is love beyond measure and degree! O my soul, admire and adore! A Grace Gem Submitted by: Immanuel United Reformed Church, Listowel, ON 519-291-1956