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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2016-03-03, Page 7THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016. PAGE 7. Belgrave World Day of Prayer event set for March 4 PEOPLE AROUND BELGRAVE 16.10 By Linda Campbell Call 357-2188 Murray and Joyce Vincent greeted worshippers and handed out the bulletins at Knox United Church on Sunday, Feb. 28 Lent III. Student minister Brian Hymers welcomed the congregation and thanked everyone for their phone calls, cards and prayers while he was in the hospital for four days in Saskatoon and since returning home. Happy birthday was sung to Gord Folkard. Verse 1 of the Introit hymn, "Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty" was sung. Brian lit the Christ candle in memory of the spirits of Gwen MacLean and Jane Grasby. Lighting of the Christ candle was read responsively as was the call to worship. The opening hymn was, "Jesus I Have Promised" followed by the prayer of confession read responsively. After the words of assurance and forgiveness were read. The senior choir sang, "Seek Ye First". The children's hymn, "We Are Marching" was accompanied by Mackenzie Wightman at the piano and Ann Clark at the organ. The children gathered in the front pew for story time with Brian. Jesus comes to us in so many different ways and is always around us. That is the special thing about Jesus. He told a story about a little boy who enjoyed chips but he was always thirsty for water when he ate them. Christians are supposed to be like potato chips and are supposed to make people thirsty for Jesus. Jesus said that Christians are the salt of the earth. We are supposed to go out into the world and tell people about Jesus. Water helps us to get rid of the thirst and to let us know that Jesus is always with us. The children were each given a bottle of water and adjourned to Sunday school. After the singing of the Lord's Prayer, Ken Procter read scripture from Isaiah 55: 1-13, Luke 13: 1-9 and Psalm 63, the responsive reading. Brian reflected on how many times have we let someone in our community go astray. God is so patient with us and we need everyone to get closer to Jesus. God is always with us. As we travel closer to the cross we need something to nourish us and strengthen us. We need to dig deeper and find Jesus's love and blessings. Lent is a time to renew our faith and to better understand our journey. For many of us Sunday morning is a time when we quench our thirst. God provides us with protection so that we are free to accept Christ whenever we wish to and whenever we thirst for His love, He is there. Are you thirsty? Open yourselves up to the cleansing water and Jesus. "Beneath the Cross" was the hymn of response. Nancy Jardin reported on the Minute for Missions. Larry Harper and Don Shiell took up the offering which was dedicated. The closing hymn, `Be Still My Soul", the benediction and blessing, "Go Now in Peace" concluded the morning worship service. The World Day of Prayer is on Friday, March 4 at 2 p.m. It has been written by the women of Cuba and they have chosen as their theme "Receive Child, Receive Me". Everyone is welcome to come and share their stories and hear about Cuba. March 4-5 Presbytery Confirmation Retreat will be held at Quite a meal The Belgrave Knox United Church Women's (UCW) group held a turkey dinner at the church on Feb. 28. The basement of the church quickly filled up with people looking for a great meal. (Denny Scott photo) Sudanese family now in Huron By Shawn Loughlin The Citizen After spending over 10 years in a Kenyan refugee camp, a Sudanese family is now safe and sound in Goderich thanks to the efforts of many in Huron County, including Blyth and Brussels residents. Rev. Gary Clark of the United Churches in both Blyth and Brussels, along with former local Anglican pastor Perry Chuipka, hosted a special information night in Blyth in November for the family. The family had yet to arrive in November, but dozens attended the special evening at the former Blyth Public School seeking more information about the family, the process and how they could help. Blyth's Kathy Douglas said the family arrived in Canada in mid- February. According to e-mails circulating throughout the group that brought the family to Canada, Hellen, Peter and the rest of the family were battling exhaustion and jet lag when they arrived. "I think they are excited to be here, excited to be in the house, excited to be going to school soon," reads one of the e-mails "They are overwhelmed as well... As they get over their jet lag, move into a routine of school and [English as a second language course], etc. it will be time to make more and broader connections" The project began through Goderich's Lakeshore United Church and Clark and Chuipka immediately identified it as something with which the Blyth and Brussels churches would want to become involved. Clark said that the one of the foremost goals of the United and Anglican churches is to look at their home communities and identify needs. The pair had attended a Holy Currencies meeting and from there began to look inward at the Blyth and Huron County communities, looking for where the churches could be of service. The family, which consists of four adults and 10 children, had been in a Kenyan refugee camp for Continued on page 19 ;IVIttkii64 auto repair 1 Ocyo off All parts and labour over $100. before taxes for the month of March 11 Railway St., Seaforth 519-527-0797 Exeter United Church. This is a yearly event that involves youth who are interested in joining their congregation. Sometimes they are part of a group and sometimes they are the only person at their church in the process. Our theme is UCC Identity and the event is fun, meaningful and educational. If interested contact Kathy Douglas 519-523-4380. A permission and information form must be completed. A copy is posted on the bulletin board inside the door. If you are interested, please make a copy of the form and return the original in case there are others interested. On Saturday, March 5 at Belgrave United Church there is a benefit program for Operation Smile Canada, music program 2 - 3 p.m. All proceeds go to Smile Canada. Operation Smile mobilizes a volunteer network of generous hearts to repair childhood facial deformities including cleft lips and cleft palates, healing children's smiles and transforming lives across the globe. "A smile changes everything." The flowers at the front of the sanctuary on Sunday, Feb. 21 were placed by the Grasby families in loving memory of their mother, Jane Grasby. The community extend sincere sympathy to Jim and Mary Hunter and families in the loss of a dear daughter Gwen MacLean. On Friday, Feb. 26 there were five tables of shoot in play at the Community Centre. Winners were: high pink card, Mary McIntosh; second high pink card, Judy Hahn; most shoots pink card, Lillian Appleby; high white card, Anne Laidlaw; second high white card, Bill Logue and most shoots white card, Mae Ritchie. The next shoot party is on Friday, March 11 at 1:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. The community congratulates Austin Bieman on winning first place in the junior division at the Wingham Legion Public Speaking. He will represent the community in the zone speaking competition in Kincardine on March 5. FROM BELGRAVE GRADE 8 GRAD DRESSES ARE HERE LD MILL 1 mile south of Blyth — 519-523-4595 ANNUAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD BREAKFAST HURON COUNTY EDB The Huron County Economic Development Board Annual Economic Development Board Breakfast Join us for an update on the Board's progress and future initiatives since being formed in January 2015. FEATURING GUEST SPEAKER LAURIE GUTHRIE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST "Building a Successful Business Ambassador Program" Fredericton, like many communities, lacked the resources to engage in the expensive game of investment attraction. The quandary was how could a small city with one economic development officer and a modest budget address this challenge? As the Knowledge-based Capital of New Brunswick, Fredericton also had an advantage: being home to a large number of local companies doing global business. In 2002, Laurie Guthrie saw an opportunity to leverage and engage these corporate citizens to promote Fredericton while abroad for meetings and travels, and so the idea of the Fredericton Business Ambassador Program was born. Attend to learn how the program was pioneered, and how a team of 720 people were inspired to promote their city on the global stage! Monday, March 7th, 2016 9:30AM-11:OOAM Libro Community Hall 239 Bill Fleming Dr. Clinton, ON $15.00 per person Includes buffet breakfast provided by Cait's Kitchen Tickets can be purchased online at www.huroncounty.ca or contact Huron County Economic Development via 519-524-8394 ex. 3242