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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2013-12-05, Page 3THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2013. PAGE 3. Scrim’s Blyth ~ 519-523-4551 “The store that still cuts all their meat in-store” Thurs., Dec. 5 - Sun., Dec. 8 ORDER YOUR “FRESH” HAYTER TURKEY FOR CHRISTMAS NOW! Call 519-523-4551 ENTER TO WIN! Autographed Justin Peters Jersey Tickets $2. ea. or 3/$5 Proceeds to Blyth/Brussels Minor Hockey. Instore Bakery WHITE BREAD 2$300 Have you tried our STOREMADE PIZZAS $1299 $749 lg. ea. Heinz Reg. or Less Salt TOMATO JUICE $149 48 oz. Tin We have Gift Certificates for that hard-to-buy-for person on your Christmas list sm. ea. Enter To Win! 1 of 9 Christmas Dinners ~ Just sign your sales slip in-store Order your fruit, meat, cookie, relish trays for Christmas will be closing for holidays The Brussels Office will be closed from Monday, December 16 at 2 p.m. until Friday, December 27 at 10 a.m. The Blyth Office will be closed from Wednesday, December 18 at 2 p.m. until Friday, December 27 at 9 a.m. Deadline for the December 19 paper is December 16 2 pm in Brussels, 4 pm in Blyth. The Christmas paper will be in the mail on Thursday, December 19 **Please note: There will be no paper published on Thursday, December 26. The Citizen The Citizen 413 Queen St., Blyth 519-523-4792 541 Turnberry St., Brussels 519-887-9114 Blyth East Side DanceEast Side e h ED ytthllyBBl ccenDa 273 Hamilton St., Blyth 519-523-4590 Call Now! www.blytheastsidedance.com Beginners Waltz and Swing 8 weeks $8000 Starts Tues., Dec. 10 7 pm Some time off Marian Hallahan, left, was honoured by the Huron Pioneer Thresher and Hobby Association at its meeting late last month, as she had decided to retire after 32 years as the association’s secretary. Association President Tom Dickson, right, presented Hallahan with a gift of appreciation, of behalf of the association, for her decades of service. (Jim Brown photo) We are sorry to hear that Gladys Caldwell is a patient in Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, Goderich. We wish her a speedy recovery. Sympathy is extended to the family of Jack Coultes, former Blyth resident who passed away this past weekend. Happy birthday to Jamie Craig, Atwood who celebrates Dec. 5; Jon Hakkers, Dec. 6; Jean Plaetzer, Dec. 7 and Barb Howson, Dec. 9. Many seniors attended a delicious turkey dinner on Wednesday, Nov. 27 catered by the Legion and Ladies Auxiliary even though the weather was not very co-operative. Everyone enjoyed Christmas music and sing- songs with Mary McIntosh at the piano. Winners of the Nov. 25 euchre held at the Blyth Legion Hall were: high lady, Joann MacDonald, 80; high man, Leonard Archambault, 78; ladies’ lone hands, Lillian Appleby, 2; men’s lone hands, Dorothy Carter, four; low lady, Berva Cartwright, 48; low man, Jean Nethery, 44; door prize, Dorothy Carter and Joann MacDonald; share the wealth, Jane Glousher and Berva Cartwright. By Marilyn Craig Call 523-9318 From Marilyn’s Desk Holiday anthem’s history told by Floyd Herman Greeting worshippers at Blyth United Church on White Gift Sunday, Dec. 5 was Reid Button, a member of the Sunday school. Ushering were Cliff Snell, Doug Howson, Terry Richmond and Lori Brooks. Floyd Herman was music director and Fred Hakkers ran the power point. Pastor Sandra Cable welcomed everyone to church and drew everyone’s attention to the announcements printed in the bulletin with special mention of the community church service on Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m. with all the churches taking part. The singing of the introit “Emmanuel” was followed by the call to worship said responsively, the lighting of the Advent Candle of Hope by Mark and Tessa Bibok and the singing of the first verse of the hymn, “Hope is a Star”. The prayer of approach was said responsively followed by the singing of “The Lord’s Prayer.” The first three verses of the hymn, “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” were sung while the Sunday school children brought the white gifts to the front to be blessed. The gifts are going to the Christmas Bureau for children less fortunate. The scripture reading was from Matthew 24: 36-44. Pastor Cable asked the children what people mean when they say, “Ready, Set, Go”? The answer was that people want your attention so you can start the race on an even scale. In Advent season maybe they mean to get ready for the Christmas season, slow down and take the time to enjoy the Advent season. Take time for hope, joy, peace and love. It is a time to get ready for the coming season. The children and the congregation said a prayer together before the children went down to Sunday school to practise for their Christmas service while the congregation sang the last three verses of the hymn, “O Come, O Come Emmanuel.” Floyd Herman told the history of the anthem, “The First Noel”. The prayer of confession and the words of assurance were followed by reading the scripture Romans 13: 11-14. Pastor Cable’s message to the congregation was “Now is the Time.” In the scripture this morning Paul tells us that now is the time to awake from sleep. It seems that now is the time to prepare for Christmas and all the things we have to do. Jesus tells us to keep awake and be prepared for His second coming. He tells us it will be a surprise. Jesus tells us that He will appear like a thief in the night. He comes not to take life, but to give life. To prepare we can pray, read the scriptures at home, not just at church, care for others and join groups that share our faith. Christmas is a time for hope, joy, peace and love. The prayers for the people were followed by silent prayers. The hymn, “Hark the Glad Sound” was sung while Emily Phillips took over the rest of the service. The offering was received followed by the offering response, “What Can I Do?”, the prayer of dedication, the singing of the hymn, “We are Pilgrims” and the blessing. Everyone was invited to stay for coffee and fellowship. Seniors enjoy lunchcatered by Legion Continued on page 9 Open 24 Hours Blyth Laundromat 191 Westmoreland St., Blyth 519-523-9687 To be a Christian (J.R. Miller) Consecration to God is nothing less than doing the will of Christ, rather than our own will--doing it always, whatever... the cost, the sacrifice, or the danger. There is too much mere pretense in our religion. We say that we believe in Christ; but if we truly do, we must follow Him wherever He leads, though we don’t know where. We say we love Christ, and from His lips comes the crucial test: “If you love Me--keep My commandments.” To be a Christian is to be devoted utterly, and irrevocably, to Christ. “And anyone who does not carry his cross and follow Me cannot be My disciple!” Luke 14:27 A Grace Gem Submitted by: Immanuel United Reformed Church, Listowel, ON 519-291-1956