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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2016-05-12, Page 3THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2016. PAGE 3. Menesetung hosting pancake breakfast From Marilyn's Desk Good causes The Blyth Christian Reformed Church held a special pancake breakfast on Saturday to raise money for two worthy causes: Habitat for Humanity and then for the Plunkett family whose house was lost due to fire the previous evening. The event was well attended, raising plenty for charity. From left: Brook Bisschop, Kyle Bos, Tyler Boven and Leah Monden. (Vicky Bremner photo) Lions helping Fort McMurray Greeting worshippers at Blyth United Church on Sunday May 8, were Brenda Brooks and Marilyn Craig. Ushering were Arletta Hallahan, Brenda Brooks and Nicole Kerr. Marilyn Scott was pianist and Katie Dockstader, choir director. Bryce Glousher ran the power point. As mothers came to church Rev. Clark offered them a cup of tea. John Stewart welcomed everyone to church on Mother's Day. He drew attention to the announcements printed in the Bulletin and running on the power point. John also told the congregation that the Lions Club is collecting donations to help those in Fort McMurray. John invited Bo Wharton to come to the front and light the Christ Candle and the others on the altar table. The first hymn "Spirit Open My Heart" was sung. The opening prayer was said responsively with the sign language in the response. Rev. Gary Clark invited everyone to greet one another and wish the mothers "Happy Mother's Day." The first scripture was from John 2:1-11. The choir sang the anthem "Lord, Be With Us On This Day." The children were asked to come to the front for their story time. After watching a short video about moms, the children were asked what they saw happening in the video. Some answers were moms helping kids, trying to get the kids up in the morning, the mothers were happy FREE 2016 Citizen Phone Books are available at our offices in Blyth and Brussels The Citizen 413 Queen St., Blyth 541 Turnberry St., Brussels and proud of their kids. Rev. Clark told the children that mothers encourage their children to do their best. The children repeated a prayer along with the congregation and then went downstairs for their time of fellowship while the congregation sang the hymn "Jesus Friend of Little Children." The second scripture reading was from Acts 8: 26-40. Rev. Clark's message to the congregation was "Mother's Day Tea Service." The two scriptures tell stories of mothers. The Gospel of John refers to Mary as Mary Mother of Jesus. In the scripture Mary asks her son Jesus if He could help out at a wedding that had run out of wine on the third day of the wedding. Jesus tells Mary that His time has not come but Mary knows it has come and Jesus begins His teachings. Mary was there with Jesus every step of the way. At the foot of the cross Mary maybe blames herself for Jesus' troubles. This summer the Blyth Festival is producing a play about Matthew Dinning and how the military asked his parents if it was alright with them if their second son went to fight the war that had taken the life of their first son. Mothers show their strength when their kids are in trouble or hot water. In the scripture, Philip greets and welcomes a man from Ethiopia. Philip calls him brother and they journey together. Our mothers always see our potential. The next hymn "What a Friend We Have In Jesus" was sung. The offering was received followed by the offertory response "Grant Us God" the offertory prayer, prayers of the people, silent prayers for the people of Fort McMurray and our own family of David and Julie Plunkett who lost their home by fire this past week and the singing of the Lord's Prayer. The last hymn "Bring Many Names" was followed by the benediction and the singing of "Go Now in Peace. Everyone was invited for coffee and treats and the Sunday Fun Group handed out cookies they had decorated for all the mothers and everyone. Holiday to close `Citizen' offices The Citizen's Blyth and Brussels offices will be closed on Monday, May 23 to recognize Victoria Day. As a result, the deadline for the May 26 issue of The Citizen will be Friday, May 20 at 2 p.m. in Brussels and at 4 p.m. in Blyth. The staff of The Citizen wishes all of its readers, supporters and community members a safe and happy holiday weekend. Satan promises the best --but pays with the worst! (Thomas Brooks) "The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord!" Romans 6:23 Satan promises the best --but pays with the worst! He promises honour --and pays with disgrace. He promises pleasure --and pays with pain. He promises profit --and pays with loss. He promises life --and pays with death. But God pays as He promises --all His payments are made in pure gold! "You have made known to me the path of life! You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand!" Psalm 16:11 A Grace Gem Submitted by: Immanuel United Reformed Church, Listowel, ON 519-291-1956 By Marilyn Craig Call 523-9318 Happy birthday to Braydon Whitfield and Rob Mason who celebrate May 13; Les Caldwell and Tony de Corte, Zurich, May 16. The Blyth Legion Auxiliary is gearing up for its penny sale on May 25-28. Keep these days in mind and come out to view the penny sale with the draws being made on Saturday, May 28 in the afternoon. Camp Menesetung is having a pancake breakfast on Sunday, May 22 from 8 a.m. until noon. The menu FROM BLYTH Dunk -A -Hunk Streetfest July 23 Blyth consists of pancakes, sausage, bacon, eggs, toast, coffee and juice. Tickets are: adults $7, children six -10, $3 and children five and under are free. Come out and support the camp. Share your news by placing your announcement in The Citizen Call for pricing & details 519-523-4792 %.or 519-887-9114 NORTH HURON TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HURON BLYTH WARD HYDRANT FLUSHING NOTICE As part of regular system maintenance, the water department will be conducting a hydrant and main flushing program during the hours of 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from Monday, May 16, 2016 to Friday, May 20, 2016. This procedure could result in the discolouration of your water. It is recommended that all customers check their water for rust prior to use each day as discolouration of laundry, etc. could occur. Running a cold water tap until the discolouration has cleared is advised. Thank you for your co-operation. P.O. Box 90, 274 Josephine Street, Wingham, Ontario NOG 2W0 Phone: 519-357-3550 Fax: 519-357-1110 www.northhuron.ca Nir The Citizen offices will be closed on MONDAY, MAY 23 for 0 -*__ The deadline for the May 26 paper will be Friday, May 20 2 pm in Brussels and 4 pm in Blyth 413 Queen St. Blyth 519-523-4792 541 Turnberry St. Brussels 519-887-9114