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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2016-06-02, Page 3A big weekend Last weekend was a big one on the Blyth calendar as the village welcomed hundreds of visitors for the annual Barn Dance weekend, featuring a number of concerts on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The main event, however, was Saturday night's Barn Dance concert, emceed by long-time CKNX employee Jim Swan, who is seen here with members of the Barn Dance Historical Society just before the music got started on the main stage. (Shawn Loughlin photo) Blyth, Brussels hold joint service Blyth United Church and Brussels United Church held a joint service in Brussels on Sunday, May 29. Greeting worshippers at the door was Ralph Watson. Everyone was asked to write the name of someone on a ribbon from whom they would like a special prayer. Kathy Workman welcomed everyone to church on Sunday. She drew everyone's attention to the announcements printed in the bulletin. Rev. Gary Clark invited one of the Sunday school children from each church to light the Christ candle. The hymn, "Lord Prepare Me" was sung. A video clip about memories and emotions was watched for a few minutes. The opening prayer was said responsively with the sign language as part of the response. Rev. Clark invited everyone to greet one another. The scripture reading was from Corinthians 12: 12-31. The choir sang the anthem, "You Alone Are My Bread and Wine of Life". Rev. Clark's message to the congregation was "We Are One Body with Many Parts". Rev. Clark had been at London conference last week and told a story from conference. Rev. Dr. John Pentland was a minister in a church in the Calgary area. He was trying to bring the church back and save it from closing. He was trying to find a way to invite the homeless into the church with respect and acceptance. Peter was one of those people who came to church. He lived in a dumpster around the corner from the church. Peter was accepted by the congregation even though he didn't smell that good at times. Peter came into an inheritance and asked John to ReLook Nook Ladies Wear Consignment Shop Get Your Look On! Quality Ladies Wear Sizes Sm - 3X, Jewelry, footwear, purses and small furniture 519-606-4001 Consignments by appointment only Sears 14 Isaac St., Clinton in Tues.-Fri. 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Y & Sat. 9:30 - 4:00 pm r look after his money for him. Peter asked John to take $40 and give to the firefighters of Fort McMurray. Peter wanted to give back. Later on Rev. John Pentland was recognized by someone he had met. This person gave John $40 to give to Peter because Peter had been so generous. When John tried to give it to Peter, Peter told him to also give it to the firefighters and this would double the money. Rev. Clark also told the story of being in Tennessee and meeting a very nice person but he had a gun and so did others attending. This made Rev. Clark a little uneasy since he was not used to guns. Then this person handed him a necklace with a cross that he had carved. He told Rev. Clark that he had been looking for the right person to give this to and it was him. These stories show that it takes different kinds of people to make a world. It is not just about us but we feel connected to the rest of the world. This is God's table and Christ invited anyone to come and join. The hymn, "Let Us With Tongues Employ" was sung followed by the prayer of consecration and the singing of the Lord's Prayer. Everyone was invited to come to the front to receive the bread which was dipped in wine, served by members of both churches. The hymn, "Deep In Our Hearts" was sung. The offering was received followed by the offertory response, "Your Work, O God, Needs Many Hands," the offertory prayer and the prayers for the people. The last hymn, "Blest Be The Tie That Binds" was followed by the benediction and the singing of "God Be With You 'Til We Meet Again". Everyone was invited downstairs for lunch as this was the last Sunday for Sunday school at Brussels United. Everyone enjoyed hamburgers, hot dogs and salads which were supplied by Brussels and desserts supplied by Blyth. Fire Riders Fundraising Winners $1,000 Beer Store Gift Card Ken DeVries Wingham $250 LCBO Gift Card Teresa Van Raay Dashwood Gift Basket Derek Youngblut - Blyth BLYTH LEGION DECORATION SERVICE at Blyth Union Cemetery Sunday, June 12, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Mark Royall Everyone Welcome THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 2016. PAGE 3. Village mourns loss of Sparling, McInnes From Marilyn's Desk By Marilyn Craig Call 523-9318 The village was saddened this past week with the death of two of our residents. Mildred (Pat) Sparling passed away on Thursday, May 26. Our sympathy is expressed to her family, Jim, Jayne, Steven, Laurie, David, Annie and families. Dan McInnes passed away at Stratford Hospital on Sunday, May 29. Our sympathy is extended to his family Robert of Blyth, Dale and family and Nancy, all of Glencoe. Happy birthday to Marg Silent Auction Streetfest July 23 Blyth (Scrimgeour) Marks, Windsor, who celebrates June 4 and Albert Wasson, June 5. FROM BLYTH Get information on Huron County attractions on the Stops Along The Way section of our website www.northhuron.on.ca Live near to God (Robert Murray M'Cheyne) Prayer is the link that connects earth with Heaven! Live near to God, and all things will appear little to you in comparison with eternal realities! When you gaze upon the sun — it makes everything else dark. When you taste honey — it makes everything else tasteless. Likewise, when your soul feeds on Jesus — it takes away the sweetness of all earthly things — pride, pleasure, fleshly lusts, all lose their sweetness. 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