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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2013-12-19, Page 7THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2013. PAGE 7. At Christmas all ro ads lead home. Marjorie Holmes Holiday Hours Municipal Office December 25-27 inclusive CLOSED December 30-31 8:30 am - 4:30 pm January 1 CLOSED January 2-3 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Wishing you the very best of the holiday season from the Council and staff of North Huron Movie night set for Dec. 19 at community centre In celebration of the upcoming Christmas season the Belgrave Women’s Institute celebrated with a festive meal together on Wednesday, Dec. 11. Thirteen members and four guests enjoyed the traditional meal of turkey and all the trimming at the Blyth Inn. President Nancy Jardin presented each person with a table favour and wishes of the season were exchanged among the friends in attendance. Generous food donations were received to be given to North Huron Food Bank. The next regular meeting was announced for Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 1:30 p.m. at Knox United Church. There were five tables of shoot in play on Friday, Dec. 13 at the Belgrave Community Centre. The winners were: high pink card, Louise Hammond; second high pink card, Bev Hayden; most shoots pink card, Mary Ellen Keller; high white card, Charlie Shaw; second high white card, Steve Trapp and most shoots white card, John Pollard. The next shoot party is Jan. 10. Everyone is welcome. Katie Cottrill and Team Flaxey competed in the Scotties Regional Competition in Guelph Dec. 14 and 15. Team Flaxey defeated Sherry Middaugh in the A final event to qualify for the Scotties Provincial Championships to be held in Sault Ste. Marie from Jan. 5 - 12. Congratulations to Katie and good luck to Team Flaxey at the Provincials. John and Sheila Nixon greeted worshippers on Sunday, Dec. 15 Advent 3 at Knox United Church. Rev. Tom Murray welcomed the congregation and brought everyone’s attention to the announcements. On Thursday, Dec. 19 there is movie night at 7 p.m. in the Community Centre. The movie is Snow Buddies Going to Iceland. Everyone is welcome. The children’s Chime choir entertained followed by the Prayer for God’s Help read in unison. Verse 3 of the Candle is Burning followed by John Clark reading and Rev. Tom Murray lighting the candle of Joy. Theresponse was the singing of “OCome All Ye Faithful.” Rev. Tom Murray prayed for Peace followed by the call to worship read responsively and led by Austin Bieman. “Infant Holy, Infant Lowly”, a Polish carol was sung by the congregation. The gathering prayer read responsively was led by Jenna Hopper. “When Emmanuel Has Come” was sung by the senior choir accompanied by Ann Clark. Emily Bieman shared in the History of White Gift Sunday. The Gospel reading was Luke 1: 26-33. Mary’s Story was read by Jenna Hopper. The congregation sang a French carol, “Jesus, Our Brother”. The Kids for Christ presented “Just a Little Christmas” MacKenzie Wightman played the part of Mary; Caleigh Hopper, Joseph; Emily Bieman and Abbey Robinson, the angels; Austin Bieman, the Emperor; Hayden Jamieson and Preston Robinson, shepherds; Jenna Hopper, narrator. The Three Kings were portrayed by Preston Robinson, Hayden Jamieson and Abbey Robinson. The children were applauded for an excellent job.Carols sung throughout were “OLittle Town of Bethlehem”, “Away in a Manger”, “The First Noel” and “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear.” The offering was taken up by Allen Walker, Ken Procter, Austin Bieman and Emily Bieman, the White Gift offering. After the singing of the offering praise, the offering prayer was led by CaleighHopper. MacKenzie Wightman ledthe prayers of the people and The Lord’s Prayer was repeated in unison. ’Twas in the Moon of Wintertime; a native carol was sung, the benediction blessing read responsively and the choral closing concluded the morning worship service. Christmas carolling in the village had to be cancelled due to theinclement weather. Advent 4 -Sunday, Dec. 22 (Christmas Sunday) we focus on the coming of the son – Son of Mary and Son of God. On Tuesday, Dec. 24 the Christmas Eve Service is at 7 p.m. and is planned to end at 7:50 p.m. Join us for our Family Christmas. The Annual UCW potluck is on Tuesday, Jan. 7 at 6:30 p.m. Merry Christmas from Our Place To Yours How sweet it is serving good people like you! We appreciate your visits this year and look forward to seeing you again, soon! Savour The Season! from Jackie, Les, Anne & Rick 430 Queen St., Blyth 226-523-9720 queensbakery@tcc.on.ca COMMEMORATE THE NEWEST FAMILY MEMBER'S 1ST NEW YEAR Join the gallery of faces in The Citizen's baby photo display January 9, 2014 Send or bring a picture of your little one born in 2013 along with a writeup which includes full name, birth date and parents' names, to be featured in The Citizen's Gallery of Faces on January 9, 2014, for only $20.00 (HST included). Please send picture (with name on back), along with a cheque, to The Citizen prior to January 3. Photos may be picked up after January 9. THIS MUST BE PRE-PAID. - Sample - Please Complete Baby's Full Name______________________ Son ❑Daughter ❑ Birth Date_____________________________ Parents' Names________________________ $20.00 Enclosed DEADLINE - January 3 2 pm in Brussels • 4 pm in Blyth ❑ Mary Elizabeth Smith May 18 daughter of Mike & Laura Smith B a b i e s o f t h e Y ear 2013 NEWS FROM BELGRAVE By Linda Campbell Call 357-2188 PEOPLE AROUNDBELGRAVE Comedy duo Jack Harrison, left, and Landreanna Leader of Grade 2C at Maitland River Elementary School had everyone in stitches at the Christmas in the Classroom event held on Dec. 17 at the school. The event, which took place of the more traditional-style Christmas concert, had students presenting music and readings in half-hour blocks instead of the traditional concert-style event. (Denny Scott photo)