HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2015-11-12, Page 3THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2015. PAGE 3.
On Oct. 31, members of the Blyth
Legion, as well as members of the
Brussels Legion, were out in their
respective communities as part of
their annual Poppy Canvass.
Representatives of the two
Legions, as well as volunteers, were
distributing poppies to community
members and accepting donations in
return. Donations go towards
Veterans and Veterans programs.
Legions do not sell poppies, as was
reported in the Nov. 5 issue of
The Citizen.
The Citizen apologizes for
the error.
Correction
Church hosting
movie on Nov. 12
Sympathy is extended to John
Wesselink and family in the death of
his wife, Derkje who passed away
last week.
Best wishes to Adeline Campbell
in her new residence at Huronlea, in
Brussels and also to Dan McInnes as
he makes his new home in
Huronview, Clinton.
Congratulations to Ron and Kathy
Abell-Rinn in the birth of their baby
boy on Nov. 5.
Happy birthday to Ameera
Pawitch, who celebrates Nov. 12;
Liam Fraser, Nov. 13; Kyle Josling,
Nov. 14; Braidon Abell-Rinn, Nov.
15 and Ron Abell-Rinn, Nov. 18.
Two Toonie Tuesday is Nov. 17 at
Trinity Anglican Church from 11:30
a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The name is
changing along with the cost, a
minimum of $4 per person. Menu
this month is ham and scalloped
potatoes plus dessert.
Due to renovations to the Blyth
Legion Hall there is no monthly
luncheon in November.
Blyth Swinging Seniors Christmas
Dinner is Nov. 25 at Blyth Memorial
Hall at noon. Everyone is welcome
to a turkey dinner with all the
trimmings. Advance tickets only -
$14. Call Joan Watson for tickets by
Monday, Nov. 16.
Thursday, Nov. 12 is movie night
at Blyth United Church. Light
supper starts at 6 p.m. and movie
will begin at 6:30 p.m. This month’s
movie is a comedy.
Purses
Downtown Blyth
519-523-4740
Bainton’s
Old Mill
By Marilyn
Craig
Call
523-9318
From Marilyn’s Desk
Weather damage
Several homes around Blyth were hit hard by an intense weather event on Nov. 6. Driving rain
and high winds felled trees and damaged homes and vehicles including the large tree that just
missed crushing a vehicle owned by the Sparling family and their garage on Dinsley Street.
(Denny Scott photo)
Church meat, fruit pie orders open Dec. 1
Greeting worshippers at Blyth
United Church on Sunday, Nov. 8
was Brenda Brooks. Ushering were
Cliff Snell and Lissa Kolkman,
Susanna Lyman was guest organist
and Katie Dockstader was guest
music director. Bryce Glousher ran
the power point.
Rev. Gary Clark welcomed
everyone to church and drew
attention to the announcements
printed in the bulletin.
He reminded everyone as of Dec.
1 Donna Moore will be taking orders
for meat and fruit pies.
Tanner Brooks lit the Christ
Candle and the candles on the altar
table. Rev. Clark invited everyone to
greet one another with the Peace of
Christ. The first song, “You are
Holy” was sung accompanied by
Rev. Clark with the guitar. Everyone
was given a red piece of paper on
which to write something they had
done for others. The Sunday Fun
Time Group collected the pieces of
paper and put them on a string
beside last Sunday’s hearts. The two
were in balance with one another.
The opening prayer for balance
was followed by the singing of The
Lord’s Prayer. The scripture reading
was the story of Moses when he
lived in the pharaoh’s palace.
Moses was a powerful man and
saw an Egyptian man beating up a
Hebrew man. Moses killed the
Egyptian and buried him in the sand.
Moses was found out and the
pharaoh also found out so Moses
fled the country. The congregation
sang the refrain of “On Eagles’
Wings” while Rev. Clark read a
piece of remembrance.
The children were asked to come
to the front for their story time and
Rev. Clark explained to them about
the balance they had just made with
the pieces of paper. The children
went downstairs for their time of
fellowship and learning more about
Moses. The choir sang the anthem,
“A Bridge of Remembrance” written
by Stewart Toll, an uncle of Cheryl
Cronin and Avon Corneil. While the
choir sang the anthem pictures
revolved on the screen that Joan and
Lavern Clark had taken on their trip
to the cemeteries in Europe.
Rev. Clark’s message to the
congregation was “Remember IS a
Verb.” On Remembrance Day, we
acknowledge all those who fought in
the wars and also those who gave
their lives for freedom. Often talking
to veterans there are two main
memories: 1) that of fear – seeing
their comrades die in front of their
eyes and, 2) knowing that they were
the cause of many lives lost when
they flew over countries and let the
bombs drop. Moses sees what he has
done and finds solace in
the 10 commandments.
By following the 10
commandments we can find peace.
We should stop and take time to
remember the commandments.
“Let There Be Peace On Earth”
was sung as the favourite hymn. The
offering was received, followed by
the offertory response, “We Give
Thee But Thine Own,” the offertory
prayer, the prayers for the people
and the silent prayers. The last
hymn, “O God Our Help” was sung
followed by the benediction and the
singing of the Three Fold Amen.
Everyone was invited for coffee,
treats and fellowship after
the service.
The Bible is like a sealed book!
(George Everard, “Christian Living!” 1881)
“Open my eyes, that I may see wonderful things in your law!” Psalm 119:18
To very many, both learned and unlearned, the Bible is like a sealed book! They
see the words, but they do not discern the meaning. Or if they understand
something of the meaning, they do not feel its mighty power. It does not convince
them of their sin--nor does it help them to know and love the Saviour. And why is
this? Because the veil is upon their heart.
Reader, be sure you never neglect to pray whenever you take the Bible in your
hand. It is only in this way that you will find real profit and comfort in reading it.
Pray that you may understand whatever you read.
If you read there of one who committed sin--then pray that the grace of God may
preserve you, that you may never fall into the same snare.
If you read of any one who exercised any particular grace, as faith, or repentance,
or love, or patience, or obedience--then pray that the Spirit may plant the same
grace in your heart.
If you read any solemn warning or threatening--then pray that the curse or
punishment spoken of may never light on you.
If you read any gracious promise--then pray that God may make good the promise
to you.
If you read anything of Christ, as the Good Shepherd, as the High Priest--then
turn in prayer to Him, and ask Him to guide and guard you, to make you and keep
you as one of His sheep, to bear your name before the Father, and to intercede on
your behalf.
There is no part of Scripture that you cannot in some way turn into prayer--
and the more you do so, the more you will find it like a well of living water. You
will never fail to find help and refreshment from it.
Reader, may you learn to prize God’s precious Word, and to find it food and drink
to your soul. The Bible is the only book that tells us... about the way of salvation,
of Christ and His cross, of the gift of the Holy Spirit, of the new life, and the
blessed hope of everlasting life.
May it be yours to use the Book aright, to meditate therein, and as you read to
grow in the knowledge of Christ Jesus your Lord.
A Grace Gem
Submitted by: Immanuel United Reformed Church,
Listowel, ON 519-291-1956
Wednesday, November 18
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Blyth Community Centre
Representatives from key sectors and organizations will be
speaking on current trends/opportunities/challenges.
Information will be used to create a comprehensive plan
for the direction of Economic Development in North Huron.
All welcome
Please RSVP Connie 519-357-1096 or
cgoodall@northhuron.ca
North Huron
Economic Development
Strategic Plan
Symposium