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until Friday, December 27 at 9 a.m.
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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
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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
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Listowel, ON 519-291-1956