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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2016-09-01, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2016. Baptism Sunday held in Auburn's Maitland River PEOPLE AROUND AUBURN A special day Auburn's Huron Chapel held its annual Baptism Sunday over the weekend. It's a day that many in the community, especially Pastor Mark Royal), look forward to. In this picture, Nathan Westra was baptized by Royal), with the help of his father Marc Westra, right, and his brother Caleb, who is seen clapping for his brother in the foreground. (Photo submitted) Wawanosh 4-H bakes cakes Quite an achievement The Wawanosh 4-H Club held its final meeting last week and baked a round of cakes to showcase all they had learned. Here, from left, Abby Robinson, Jolande Oudshoorn and Deanna Haanstra show off the wedding cake they created, complete with a bride and groom cake topper. (Photo submitted) The final meeting of the Wawanosh Twisted Mixers was held on Tuesday, Aug. 23 at 7 p.m. at the Auburn Hall. Jolande Oudshoorn opened the meeting with the 4-H motto. Roll call had all of the members describe their favourite birthday cake. Loretta Higgins read through the minutes from the previous meeting. The club read their members' manual to learn about different icing techniques. The club split up into three groups to decorate three Continued on page 9 2016 INTERNATIONAL PLOWING MATCH & RURAL EXPO September 20-24, 2016 Town of Minto (Harriston), Ontario Enjoy a fresh taste of farming and celebrate agriculture and rural living at the 2016 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo. Tented City offers over 500 vendors and exhibitors with something for the whole family! Explore agriculture, food and rural living, as well as antique and historical exhibits. vlfnfb By Mark Royal) Call 519-441-2223 There are a pair of running shoes that sit in my Auburn office all year long waiting for this one particular day in the year when I put them on for about an hour. On the last Sunday of every August around noon I reach for these old worn running shoes. You see, the last Sunday in August is Baptism Sunday at Huron Chapel. After the morning service we head down to the Maitland River. We don't sprinkle people or use a tank in the church, instead we go for it `Bible style' and get right out in the river to baptize people. Baptism is an outward act of a person declaring publicly what Jesus has done in their lives. This year the Scott family at the Auburn Riverside Retreat hosted our baptismal service. A good crowd gathered along the river where six young people were baptized. Each one of these took the microphone and shared with those standing along the shore what Jesus meant to them and why they were wanting to be baptized. One of the teens had a challenging life growing up in a troubled home. He came to a family in our church through foster care and over time accepted Christ into his life. He shared how much better life is now with God in it. A 21 -year-old man being baptized was almost killed a year and half ago in a car accident. He had to be airlifted to London hospital and is still recovering from the accident. Being baptized was a way of telling others and reminding himself what really mattered and what was really important in life. A 10 -year-old boy had written out a speech recalling the day when he became a Christian while riding with his Dad in his truck. It was great to hear their FROM AUBURN stories and we were all encouraged. When every one had said what they wanted to share, we ventured out into the river. As each one was baptized and came up out of the water they were greeted by a roar of cheers and applause from the shoreline. When we were all done, we dried off, we visited and eventually headed back to our homes. I however went back to my office, took off my `baptism shoes' and placed them outside my office door to dry off so they could be ready again next year when I will put them on for that exciting hour. Broken Washer? Blyth Laundromat 191 Westmoreland St., Blyth 519-523-9687 Get information on Huron County attractions on the Stops Along The Way section of our website www.northhuron.on.ca Now with 2 Locations Auburn former Chamney Sanitation Building Belgrave former Purdon Building September 8th, 9th, 10th, 16th, 17th 8:00 am - 2:00 pm See our ad in next week's paper AUBURN CO-OP County Rd. #25 Auburn 519-526-7262 Huron Bay CO-OPERATIVE INC. BELGRAVE CO-OP 1 Queen St., Belgrave 519-357-2711 Enjoy a variety of fabulous local talent and entertainment - on various stages throughout the Match. Performances by the RCMP Musical Ride are sure to be a highlight. - BMO CI hydrone WELLINGTON COUNTY International Plowing Match & Rural Expo i%'"'Ontario Aho You can't see it all in one day! Call 1.800.661.7569 for more info! wwwplowingmatch.org