Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2012-01-12, Page 11THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 2012. PAGE 11. Junior Tournament While it didn’t have as much coverage as the World Juniors, the Church Challenge Cup put on by the Blyth United Church saw competitors ages 10-18 from all over challenge each other to come out on top. The tournament was held at the Blyth and District Community Centre on Jan. 4. (Denny Scott photo) First WI lunch set for Jan. 17 The community would like to congratulate Dave and Becky Bartman on the birth of their daughter, Emma Logan Bartman born on Tuesday, Dec. 13 in Stratford General Hospital. The community extends birthday greetings to Emily Bieman on her eighth birthday. The community extends sincere sympathy to the families of Olive Jamieson who passed away at Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home on Saturday, Dec. 24. The community also extends sincere sympathy to Sheila and John Nixon and all other families of Jessie France who passed away at Huronlea Home for the Aged, Brussels on Monday, Dec. 26. Brian and Rita Potter greeted worshippers and handed out the service of worship at Knox United Church on Sunday, Jan. 12. Rev. Tom Murray welcomed the congregation and Steve Coultes gave the announcements as printed in the bulletin. Steve Coultes lit the Christ Candle as a sign of God’s spirit at work in the world. After the singing of “All Poor Ones and Humble”, the call to worship was read responsively. “Right and Glorious is the Sky” was the chosen anthem which the senior choir sang accompanied by Ann Clark. Rev. Tom Murray welcomed the congregation and Steve Coultes gave the announcements as printed in the bulletin. Steve Coultes lit the Christ Candle as a sign of God’s spirit at work in the world. After the singing of “All Poor Ones and Humble”, the call to worship was read responsively. “Right and Glorious is the Sky” was the chosen anthem which the senior choir sang accompanied by Ann Clark. Rev. Tom Murray shared a storywith the children and thecongregation. There were 5,000people who had gathered to hearJesus. At dinnertime, they were still listening to Jesus. Jesus’ friends wanted the people to leave as they did not have money to buy food to feed them. Jesus said they did not need to go. There was one little boy who had five loaves of bread and two fish. Jesus took the bread and the fish and broke it up praying and thanking God for the food. There was plenty of food for everyone. After prayer the children adjourned to Sunday School. After the singing of “A Light is Gleaming”. Rev. Murray read scripture from Matthew 2 verses 1- 12. God’s word was entitled “Follow That Star”. What path will we follow in life and what start will we use to guide us on our way? Epiphany is our annual time to recheck our spiritual compasses. Epiphany’s Sunday points us to Jesus and says, “Follow That Star.” For Christians, we follow Jesus’ star because Jesus the star is the way, the truth and the life. We all start at different places when we “Follow That Star”. No matter where your journey begins, if we faithfully “Follow that Star” our destination is determined. We will come into the light and experience the one who is the Way, the Truth and the Life. We will come like the wise men, to the baby, in that manger, to the One who preached, taught and healed. We will come to the Son of God hanging on the cross, to the risen Saviour by our side who calls us into the light of day. Allen Walker and Doug Walker took up the offering followed by the offering praise and the offertory prayer in unison. The closing hymn, “Songs of Thankfulness and Praise,” the sending forth and the singing of “Go Now In Peace” concluded the morning worship service. The first Women’s Institute potluck luncheon will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 17 at noon in the church basement. A speaker from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will be speaking on “Living Safe, Staying Safe”. Everyone is welcome. Please bring your own dishes.The general meeting of the UCWwill be held on Thursday, Jan. 26 at6:30 p.m. beginning with a potlucksupper. Chris Palmer will be speaking about his experiences after a tragic accident. Everyone is invited to this open meeting. The annual meeting is Sunday Jan. 29. The annual report will be available to the congregation on Jan. 15. NON GMO ROUNDUP READY Expanded markets mean we need more acres of IP, NON GMO & RR IP Soybeans We can arrange at harvest pick up for your soybeans, corn and wheat. Delivered Goderich bids on NON GMO Soybeans Call Underwood Grain Limited 519-335-3579 Berlett Farms 519-291-3722 or 519-291-3956 NK S07D2 Premium $2.25 NK S05T6 Premium $1.50 NK S03W4 Premium $2.00 Pioneer 90Y90 Call Secan Absolute RR Call Pride PS0650R2 $0.45 Drayton • Wallace Lakeview Other Non GMO $1.25-$1.50 DeKalb 2610RY $0.45 Underwood Grain Limited & Berlett Farms Premium Soybean Programs NEWS FROM BELGRAVE By Linda Campbell Call 357-2188 PEOPLE AROUNDBELGRAVE BIA holds first meeting The Blyth Business Improvement Area (BIA) had its first general meeting on Jan. 5 at the Bainton Art Gallery at the Blyth Memorial Hall. The meeting, which followed closely on the heels of North Huron Council approving the BIA’s Constitution and officially making them a committee of council on Jan, 3, dealt mostly with preparing to run the group and filling out the ranks of its board. The board and assembled members decided that they would send letters to the groups they hoped would make up associate members, those being members who are involved in the group but don’t have voting power. Since the inception of their constitution there had been three associate members from within Blyth discussed including the Blyth Centre for the Arts, represented by the Blyth Festival’s General Manager Deb Sholdice, the Blyth Service Clubs to be represented by one member per organization and the Blyth churches to be represented by one clergy. The BIA decided to send a letter inviting the service clubs and churches to their next meeting, set for Feb. 7, and decided that, if they still needed to convince the group of the benefits of being on the BIA, they could then do presentations to the individual associations and clubs. Chair Rick Elliott read several documents regarding the creation and bylaws of the BIA and took questions from the assembled members regarding the future and the practices of the BIA. Local business owner Don Scrimgeour had several questions regarding the implementation of the new BIA and its price structure. “So businesses have to participate in this?” Scrimgeour asked. Elliott explained that, as the projects of the BIA would benefit every business in Blyth regardless of involvement, it made sense for the entire ward to be funding the BIA, and that rules state the BIA is to be funded through assessment. Scrimgeour asked for a pricing breakdown and it was explained that, with a minimum and maximum value, the BIA membership ‘charge’ would be based on assessment. “It wouldn’t make sense to have By Denny Scott The Citizen Continued on page 12