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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2013-01-10, Page 10PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 2013.Christmas Bureau toy drive a success Brian and Reta Potter greeted worshippers and handed out the service of worship at Knox United Church on Sunday, Jan. 6. Rev. Tom Murray welcomed the congregation followed by the announcements. The UCW are making beef pies on Jan. 15 and 16. Please mark Jan. 15 on your calendar to prepare vegetables at Donna Shaw’s at 9 a.m. and then Jan. 16 to roll out dough at the church. Men are welcome to come and help. Orders can be placed with Barbara Anderson or Ruth Gordon. Rev. Peter Tucker who had been the minister in Belgrave from 1989 to 1993 and then moved to Elliott Lake has passed away. Happy birthday to Emily Bieman who will be nine on Jan. 7. Lila Procter mentioned that her son Ben is running in Florida where temperatures are in the 95°F range. Abby Robinson assisted by Rev. Tom Murray lit the Christ Candle. The call to worship was read responsively followed by the singing of “Angels We Have Heard on High”. After the morning prayer the senior choir sang, “Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee” accompanied by Ann Clark at the piano and Abby Robinson with a chime. The children gathered in the front pew. Rev. Tom Murray told them of the special star that God had put in the sky when Jesus was born. The wise men who lived in the east saw this star. They knew it was a sign that a baby king had been born. These wiseman wanted to visit the baby so they followed the star for a long way. The wisemen went to King Herod’s in Jerusalem to find out where the Baby King was born. King Herrod did not want anyone else to be called the King. The wisemen went on and the star led them to the place where Jesus was. They gave him gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. God knew that King Herrod did not like anyone else to be called the king. God sent the wisemen a dream telling them not to tell King Herrod where the baby was. The wisemen went home a different way. After The Lord’s Prayer the children adjourned to Sunday school. The scripture lesson was taken from Ephesians 3: 1-12, followed by the singing of “Christ is Alive” and the “Christ’s Glory and Right” read responsively. The gospel lesson was taken from Matthew 2: 1-12. Rev Murray’s sermon was entitled “Follow That Star”. It related to the children’s story. Nothing happens in this world until someone sees a star and follows it. Rev. Tom related to people who had followed a star until their journey was complete. Thoseare the people who are successful inthe world – people who refuse to give up and instead they follow their star regardless of the obstacles. “Yes I Can!” are three of the most potent words in life. The Magi were “Yes I Can!” people, but more than anything else, the three Magi were men of faith. People who make a difference in the world are not content or satisfied to sit on the sidelines. They set their sights on a worthy star and they follow it with all their heart and faith. The most magnificent star that we can follow is the same today as it was at the time of Jesus’ nativity – birth. Ken Procter and Allen Walker took up the offering. After the offering praise and the offertory prayer, the closing hymn was, “O Splendour of God’s Glory”. The commissioning and benediction and the singing of “Go Now in Peace” concluded the morning worship service. On Jan. 13 Epiphany 2, God’s word is “Recalling Jesus’s Baptism through our Own!” The community extends sincere sympathy to Nancy Tucker and family in the recent loss of her husband Rev. Peter Tucker. On Tuesday, Jan. 15 is the Women’s Institute potluck meal at noon in the Knox United Church basement. Everyone is welcome. The Belgrave Variety held a toy drive and toonie donation for the Huron County Christmas Bureau which exceeded expectations. They delivered three big boxes of children’s toys and a cheque for $180. The donations helped make Christmas a little brighter for some well-deserving children and families in need. Neil and Joan Vincent greeted worshippers and handed out the service of worship at Knox United Church on Sunday, Dec. 30. Christmas chimes music was supplied by Bruce Whitmore, Bill Coultes, Neil Vincent, John Campbell and Caileigh Hopper, Emily Bieman, Austin Brenan and Hayden Jamieson directed by Ann Clark. Bruce Whitmore welcomed the congregation. The flowers on the piano were placed by relatives in loving memory of Helen Stonehouse. The congregation sang Happy Birthday to Caleigh Hopper for her ninth birthday. The call to worship was read responsively the prayer of invocation, the prayer of confession and the assurance of pardon were read in unison. The senior choir sang, “What Child is This” accompanied by Ann Clark. “Joy to the World” was the children’s hymn, the children gathered in the front pew for the story time with Mr. Whitmore. He asked the children what month it was and what was so special about it? They replied that it was December and Christmas and that Jesus was born in Bethlehem and it was His birthday and we celebrate Jesus’s birthday each year. Mr. Whitmore told the children he had been to Bethlehem and saw the actual manger where Jesus was born.He had walked on the same groundthat Jesus had walked and stood under the same olive trees that were 2,000 years old. He had brought a small camel that had been carved from an olive tree. Both he and his wife, Marg rode on a camel while on their trip to Bethlehem and he showed the picture to the children. After The Lord’s Prayer, the children adjourned to Sunday school. The scripture lesson was taken from Thessalonians 5: 1-4 and 16-24 and followed by the singing of the hymn, “See Amid the Winter’s Snow”. Mr. Whitmore’s message was entitled “The Christmas Controversy”. It’s time to saveChristmas by our actions. WithoutJesus, Christmas is just another day. The real reason for the season is to keep Jesus in our heart. If we don’t see a Merry Christmas sign in the store you need to walk right past the store and celebrate the true meaning of Christmas. Ken Procter and Larry Harper collected the offering followed by the offertory prayer in unison. Prayers of the people were followed by the closing hymn, “Come, Let us Sing of a Wonderful Love”. The community extends sincere sympathy to the family of Helen Stonehouse who passed away Dec. 26. Have We Got Your Number? The Citizen is now planning its 2013-2014 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. By Linda Campbell Call 357-2188 PEOPLE AROUNDBELGRAVE NEWS FROM BELGRAVE All in the job description Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson, right, was on hand late last year to present awards at Huron County’s annual 4-H awards ceremony. Thompson, along with 4-H region 5 representative Diane Peckett, left, were on hand to honour graduates Kayla Bishop, second from left, and Kristina Drennan, second from right. (Photo submitted) See photos from the Brussels Santa Claus Parade on our website at www.northhuron.on.ca