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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2016-11-10, Page 3THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2016. PAGE 3. Legion's monthly lunch set Nov. 17 From Marilyn's Desk Parading through the village Blyth United Church hosted the annual Blyth Legion Remembrance Day church service last Sunday. Blyth Festival Artistic Director Gil Garratt piped the colour party away from the church after the service. (Vicky Bremner photo) Remembrance Day service held Greeting worshippers at Blyth United Church on Sunday, Nov. 6 were Lorie Falconer and Marilyn Craig. Ushering were Lissa Kolkman and John Stewart. Marilyn Scott was organist and Katie Dockstader was choir director. Fred Hakkers ran the Power Point. Emily Phillips welcomed everyone to church on the beautiful November morning. Emily drew everyone's attention to the announcements printed in the bulletin. Emily also thanked the witches and goblins who gathered up food for the Food Bank on Oct. 31. The Legion members and their colour party marched to church led by Blyth Festival Artistic Director Gil Garratt playing the bagpipes. Katie Dockstader played the Last Post and Reveille. A one -minute silence was observed to remember those who fought World War I and World War II followed by the singing of "0 Canada." Emily welcomed the Legion members joining the congregation for the service. She asked Tanner Brooks to come to the front and light the candles on the altar table. The call to worship was repeated responsively followed by the singing of the opening prayer "0 God Our Protector" and the singing of the Lord's Prayer. Emily asked the congregation to greet one another. Trish MacGregor, the worship leader, led the congregation in singing of the hymn "We are Marching." The scripture reading was from Exodus 13:7-14 and 31, the story of the Israelites leaving Egypt and crossing the Red Sea with the Pharaoh pursuing them. Trish asked the children if they knew anything about her. She showed them pictures of her family and her extended family. She told them by looking at pictures and snapshots they get to know others better. Most of us remember the World Wars through pictures and stories told to us by those who fought in the wars. She told the children of her husband's 97 -year-old aunt writing a book of her memories of being a nurse in the war. While watching a video of the wars, the choir sang the anthem "In Flanders Fields." Trish's message to the congregation was "Snapshots." We all have stories to tell of the pictures we have taken. This is how most of us picture the wars by the snapshots and stories that we have been told. Not all the veterans can talk about the wars as they are too painful. It is the same in the scripture reading, we can picture the Israelites crossing the Red Sea as God held the waters back for them to cross. In order to see what is in a negative we need a light to see it. We all have lights to shine. God is always with us and helps us shine our lights. The next hymn "How Firm a Foundation" was sung. The offering was received followed by the offertory response "Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow," the offertory prayer, the prayers for the people and silent prayers. The last hymn "One More Step Along the World I Go" was followed by the benediction, the Legion parading out and the singing of the response "May God's Sheltering Wings." Everyone was invited for coffee, tea and treats and to talk to Trish. More subdued Streetfest to accompany 140th The Blyth Business Improvement Area's (BIA) Streetfest celebration will be taking a more subdued approach in 2017 as it shares the stage with the Blyth 140th anniversary. The anniversary celebration, which will happen all year, is set to feature some significant events on July 29, the last Saturday in July, which is traditionally when Streetfest is held. Irene Kellins reported to the BIA during the group's Nov. 2 meeting that a decision had been made to scale back the event. "We don't want to close the road or prevent people from getting to the [Blyth Community Centre, where the anniversary events are set to be held]," she said. "We may have a sidewalk sale." Streetfest, which typically sees a portion of County Road 4 closed down through the village to allow for events, vendors and booths to be operated, will return in 2018. A living personal Jesus! (Archibald Brown, 1884) "Christ is all!" Colossians 3:11 Christianity is all centered in a person! Conversion is not a mere change of human opinion; it is the devotion of the heart to a person. A converted man is not a man who just changes his views concerning certain facts, or theories, or doctrines — but he is a man whose heart has become devoted to a living Christ. An your religion, if it is worth anything — will be centered in a living personal Jesus. Your doctrines will all come from Him; your motives will be found in Him; your joys will be found in Him; your acceptance will be found in Him; your completeness will be found in Him! "You are complete in Him!" Colossians 2:10 A Grace Gem Submitted by: Immanuel United Reformed Church, Listowel, ON 519-291-1956 By Marilyn Craig Call 523-9318 Happy birthday to Ameera Pawitch who celebrates Nov. 12; Liam Fraser, Nov. 13; Kyle Josling, Nov. 14 and Braidon Abell-Rinn, Nov. 15. We are glad to hear that Jean Plaetzer is at home recovering after surgery. On Nov. 10 Blyth United Church is having a drive-thru lunch and supper of lasagna, caesar salad and dessert for $12. Call Donna Moore at 519-523-9855 to order. The Legion's monthly lunch is on Nov. 17 this month, not Nov. 10. Come out and support our local Legion members. Two Toonie Tuesday is Nov. 22. Come out to enjoy delicious food. The Blyth Swinging Seniors are hosting a Christmas dinner at the Blyth Legion Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 23. The entertainment will be Barb Bosman and Bonnie Jewitt. Advance tickets only - cost is $15. Contact Joan Watson at 519-523- 4543 by Nov. 15 if you wish to purchase a ticket. FROM BLYTH Sweaters Bainton's Old Mill Downtown Blyth 519-523-4740 Blyth Legion Branch 420 Friday, November 11, 2016 Remembrance Day Nov. 11/16 Service will be held at the BLYTH COMMUNITY CENTRE at 10:45 a.m. with Pastor Mark Royal! officiating. The Parade Parties will meet at the Blyth Community Centre at 10:15 a.m. YOUR ATTENDANCE SHALL BE REMEMBERED Have We Got Your Number? The Citizen is now planning its 2017-2018 Telephone Book. Is your number correct in the recently delivered Bell Canada phone book? Do you have a new listing since that book was compiled? If so, please let us know so we can make our phone book as complete and useful as possible. Call 519-523-4792. WANT TO ADD YOUR CELL PHONE LISTING? If you would like your cell number listed in our listings we can add it if you give us the information. We will only put your cell phone number in our book if you don't have a land line.