HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2013-09-26, Page 3THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2013. PAGE 3. Blyth United welcomes guest minister Rev. Covey
Greeting worshippers at Blyth
United Church on Sunday, Sept. 22
were Brenda Brooks and Marilyn
Craig. Ushering were Andrew
Wharton, Nancy Hakkers, Brenda
Brooks and Rob Mason. Floyd
Herman was music director. Mark
Bibok ran the power point.
The guest minister was Rev.
Randy Covey from Clinton United
Church. He was exchanging pulpits
with Pastor Sandra Cable. Rev.
Covey welcomed everyone to
church and drew attention to the
announcements that had been
scrolling on the power point, with
special attention that Blyth United
Church is hosting a food handling
information night on Thursday, Oct.
10 at 7 p.m. The speaker will be the
health inspector. This presentation is
only one hour. Please take advantage
and come out. Everyone is welcome.
The first song was “It Only Takes
a Spark”. The call to worship was
repeated responsively followed by
the prayer of approach and the
Lord’s Prayer in unison. The first
hymn was “Come, Children Join to
Sing.”
The children were asked to come
to the front for their story time. Rev.
Covey told the children he had
brought a friend along and his name
was Freddie the Flea. He showed the
children that Freddie could do a
couple of tricks. When Freddie was
finished everyone clapped,
including Rev. Covey. Well you can
guess what happened to the flea. He
was squashed in his hands. Rev.
Covey said he could maybe train
another flea but it would take a lot of
practice. God wants us to be like the
flea and practice to love one another.
The children and the congregation
sang the song, “Jesus Loves the
Little Children.” The prayer of
confession was repeated in unison
and the words of assurance were
repeated responsively.
Floyd Herman gave a short history
of the anthem, “Blessed Assurance”
sung by the choir. The anthem was
written by Fanny Crosby who was
over 90 when she died. She wrote
thousands of songs even though she
was blind. The next hymn was
“Listen to Your Children Praying”
followed by the prayers for the
people.
Rev. Covey’s message to the
congregation was “On Being a
Scoundrel.” He told the story of a
young man taking a short cut homewalking through a cemetery and fellinto an open grave. He tried to getout but was unable to get out sodecided to crawl into a dark corner
for the night. A second young man
did the same thing and fell into the
open grave. When the first young
man spoke and told him there wasno way out the second young manclimbed out. The second young manwas motivated by the voice of thefirst man and climbed out. The
power of motivation can make us do
impossible things.
In the scriptures Luke is a unique
story teller. Luke tells the story of amanager being let go because ofdishonest things. The story ends bythe manager being rehired becausehe did some good things. Luke tells
us that Jesus motivates us to listen to
His stories about God. If we are
faithful in small things the bigger
things will come. We should make
use of all of our skills. We should be
respectful and care for one another.
Rev. Covey left during the singing
of the next hymn, “Spirit of
Gentleness” to his service in
Brussels. Lori Brooks took over the
rest of the service. The offering was
received followed by the offering
response, “We Give You But Your
Own” and the prayer of dedication
and the blessing. Everyone was
invited for coffee, treats and
fellowship after the service.
beginning
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Blyth Christian Reformed Church
10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Opening Program:
Speaker Michelle Holden “The joys and trials of raising a child
with Down Syndrome ... Our Special Little Lincoln”
Special Thanksgiving demonstration to follow
Regular Bible Study begins Wednesday, October 9
Babysitting available
Can’t make our morning coffee break?
Join us for evening Coffee Break beginning
Wednesday, September 18
upstairs at the Christian Reformed Church
A great opportunity to share questions and concerns,
while enjoying friendship and refreshments.
No previous Bible knowledge necessary.
Need a break?
Join us for
COFFEE BREAK
(a weekly community Bible Study)
273 Hamilton St.,
Blyth
Ballroom & Latin Group & Private Lessons
519-523-4590
lesandjackie@blytheastsidedance.com
www.blytheastsidedance.com
New Classes
beginning September 30
Call Now!
The Christian’s dress all the week
(J.R. Miller, “Help for the Day”)
Religion and common life are not two different and distinct things. We may not cut
our existence in two parts, and say, “Over this Christ shall rule--but over that He
shall have no control.”
True religion knows no difference between Sunday and Monday, so far as the ethics
of life are concerned. Each day brings its own specific duties; but there are not
moral precepts for the one day which are suspended when its sun sets, that for six
days a mitigated or less holy law may prevail. Holiness is to be the Christian’s
dress all the week through, in every hour’s conduct. All pleasures and amusements
must be tested by the unvarying rule of right. The standard of perfect purity cannot
be lowered.
“You ought to live holy and godly lives” 2 Peter 3:11
A Grace Gem
Submitted by: Immanuel United Reformed Church,
Listowel, ON 519-291-1956
CORPORATION OF
THE TOWNSHIP OF
NORTH HURON
TAXES DUE
The next 2013 tax installment for the Township of North Huron is
due on Thursday, September 26, 2013. Interest at 1 1/4% per
month, or any part thereof will be charged on unpaid accounts as
of September 27, 2013 and the first day of each month thereafter.
NOTE: Persons who have acquired properties and have not
received a tax bill should contact the Municipal Office. Failure to
receive a tax bill does not relieve a taxpayer from responsibility
for payment of taxes, nor from penalty for late payment.
Please contact the Treasury Department in regards to the various
payment options available. Pre-authorized payment sign up
forms are available at www.northhuron.ca or at the Town Hall.
Donna White
Director of Finance
Township of North Huron
“Science Responds to a Skeptic:
New Evidence for a Creator”
Kirk Durston, Ph.D.
Saturday,
October 5
7:30 pm
at Blyth Arena
Hosted by
Living Water Christian Fellowship
http://getlivingwater.org/durston
519-523-4848
Coffee for forces
As part of her Timmies for the Troops fundraiser, Crystal
Taylor accepted, from Sparling’s Propane in Blyth, 95 cans
of Tim Hortons Coffee and, from Huron Tractor in Blyth, 94
cans of Tim Hortons coffee. The coffee will be sent to
troops overseas through the Royal Canadian Legion.
Above, Taylor, on the right, is shown here with Judy
Lajeunesse of Sparling’s and, below that, accepting the
donation from Bob Simms, left, and Henry Winters, right, of
Huron Tractor. (Photos submitted)
By Marilyn
Craig
Call
523-9318
From Marilyn’s Desk
Happy anniversary to Rick and
Anne Elliott who celebrate Sept. 28.
Happy birthday to Ty Fraser who
celebrates Sept. 30 and Bernice
Pierce, Oct. 1.
Don’t forget that euchre is starting
up next Monday, Sept. 30 in the
Legion Hall at 1:30 p.m. Come out
and enjoy the fun and fellowship.
Come out and support our local
church camp, Camp Menesetung by
buying a ticket for their annual
turkey dinner with all the trimmings.
Tickets can be purchased from any
board member for $13 in advance
and $14 at the door.
Euchre starts
Sept. 30 at
Blyth Legion