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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2016-01-07, Page 10PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2016. Belgrave church nearly full for Christmas Eve service PEOPLE AROUND BELGRAVE By Linda Campbell Call 357-2188 Knox United Church was almost filled to capacity for the Christmas Eve Service held at 7:30 p.m. Ken Procter and Allen Walker greeted worshippers at the door. Lila Procter looked after the service in the absence of Brian Hymers, who was conducting the service at Dungannon United Church. Inspiring prelude music was supplied by organist Ann Clark and pianist Elizabeth Procter. The processional hymn, "0 Come All Ye Faithful" was followed by the call to worship read in unison. Ken and Jessica Procter lit the Christ candle in the advent wreath and the crowd sang "A Candle Is Burning". After prayer which was read in unison, the choir sang, "There's a Song in the Air". A monologue was performed entitled "Mary's memories of the Christmas Story", written by Patricia James with Lila Procter portraying Mary. Scripture readings were read by Ken Procter Psalm 132: 10-13, Ruth Gordon Luke 1: 26-33, Matthew 1: 18-25 Larry and Barb Harper, Doreen Marks Luke 2: 6-7, George Procter Luke 2: 8-20 and Ron Taylor Matthew 2: 1-12. "Mary, Did You Know" was sung by Lila Procter. Songs that were sung included "0 Come, 0 Come Emanuel", "0 Little Town of Bethlehem", "Away in a Manger", "Hark the Herald Angels Sing", "Go Tell it On The Mountain" and "The First Noel". All the songs were accompanied by Ann at the organ. The choir lit the candles and the closing hymn, "Silent Night" concluded the service. Elizabeth accompanied at the piano and Lila Procter with the guitar. Sincere sympathy is extended to Irene Lamont in the sudden loss of a dear friend, Wallace Bell who passed away on Sunday, Dec. 27 at Clinton Hospital. Sympathy is also extended to all the families of Wallace. Neil and Joan Vincent greeted worshippers and handed out the service of worship on Sunday, Jan. 3 — the second Sunday following Christmas at Knox United Church. Brian Hymers welcomed everyone followed by the singing of "Lord, Prepare Me to Be a Sanctuary" and lighting of the Christ candle. The call to worship was read responsively and the morning prayer in unison. The choir sang "I Have Called You By Your Name" accompanied by Elizabeth Procter. After the children's hymn, "Jesus Our Brother", the children went up to the front pew for story time Brian asked the children, "Where would you find Jesus in the church?" The answer was, "Everywhere". God gave us his son to allow the world to change. Jesus is a part of everyone that believes in him and is always with us. After the Lord's Prayer, the children adjourned to Sunday school. We listened to the Word of God as Barb and Larry Harper read scripture from Jeremiah 31: 7-14, Wisdom 10 and John 1: 10-18. Brian reflected on each one of us building a greater faith in Christ. We can look at the calendar of all the happenings in 2015 — good and bad. }an 2016 _. North Huron Fire Department Two Thousand Five Hundred $2,500.00 Scott Cumming A rural f ocus The Fire Department of North Huron (FDNH) announced on Jan. 4 that it was successful in applying for a Trillium Mutual Insurance Recognizing Our Opportunities To Support (ROOTS) grant for $2,500 to help cover the cost of new pumps designed to pull water from streams and ponds, drastically reducing refill times for rural fires. From left: ROOTS council member Karen Schmalz, North Huron Reeve Neil Vincent, FDNH Deputy -Chief Matt Townsend, FDNH Chief David Sparling, Trillium Mutual Insurance staff member Steven Gross and FDNH Deputy - Chief Chad Kreger. (Denny Scott photo) Council approves 1Ok study for former Turnberry school lot Morris-Turnberry Council decided to proceed with a $10,000 stage four archaeological study on the lands of the former Turnberry Central Public School after discovering that the land on which artifacts were discovered was smaller than councillors had first guessed. The lands, which are part of the Wingham Industrial Land Strategy, were purchased by Morris- Turnberry after the school closed several years ago and were the only land in the entire study to require more than a stage two archaeological study. While council had been under the impression that the parcel of land, which is just over seven acres, would have its usable space almost cut in half with a three -acre protected zone, Huron County Planner Susannah Reid pointed out that the space lost would be one- third of an acre if council decided to put a holding symbol on the land instead of paying for the $10,000. Council, it seems, was unhappy paying $10,000 to lose nearly half the land they could sell, however faced with the information that it would only be one-third of an acre, it was decided to go ahead with the $10,000 fourth tier archaelogical study. Both Councillor Jim Nelemans and Mayor Paul Gowing had pointed out earlier that selling the land with a study pending (or with the land simply being unusable) could limit the market, so knowing what was there would be preferable. While councillors did eventually Continued on page 11 As followers and believers we are allowed to wipe the slate clean and start anew. We have to move forward and be optimistic. We need to be teachers and help the ones in need and make a difference. We need to drop our nets on the other side and help to carry on the work of his mission and find the power to outgrow these walls. The hymn of response was "Onto Us a Boy is Born". Nancy Jardin reported on the Minute for Missions. Larry Harper and Don Shiell took up the offering followed by the singing of "We Give Thee But Thing Own." The closing hymn, "Christ is Made" and the singing of "Go Now In Peace" concluded the morning worship service. Elizabeth Procter accompanied all of the hymns. On Sunday, Jan. 10 Chime -In practice will resume following the church service. There will be an information meeting for the Refugee Sponsorship Group at Sacred Heart R.C. Church in Wingham on Sunday, Jan. 10 at 2 p.m. All are welcome and volunteers are needed. The group is involved in selecting a family of three to six members from Syria. It generally takes four to 16 weeks for a family to arrive. When they arrive, the group will be responsible for settlement costs, housing, transportation, clothing, recreation, etc. for one year. The total cost of a family of four is $27,000 and the government will split the income support with the group. If you wish to support this endeavour, you may place a donation in your envelope and clearly mark it for refugee support and the contributions will be forwarded to the Wingham and District sponsorship. FROM BELGRAVE Stay Cornmeal The to Citizen wherever you are in the world with an electronic Subscription • Easy access • Read on your phone, tablet or computer • Perfect for travellers, students or snowbirds • Timely reading (no waiting for mail delivery) S3a 00 per year Go to our website and pay by Pay Pal or come into the office and pay by cheque or cash The Citizen 413 Queen St., Blyth 541 Turnberry St., Brussels 519-523-4792 519-887-9114 www.northhuron.on.ca