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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2012-08-02, Page 3THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 2012. PAGE 3. Oh, the comfort (Mary Winslow) “Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need!” Hebrews 4:16 Oh, the comfort,the inexpressible comfort of the throne of grace!It is the only verdant, refreshing spot, in this earth’s wide wilderness. To have the sensible presence of God, the heart of a loving Father to confide in, who is able to do all and more that we require; to have Him always near, His hand ever stretched out to us--oh, the comfort! This is my sweetest spot and chief comfort in this polluted world, where I carry all my cares and troubles, and am ever sure to receive a welcome in the face of a reconciled Father. Oh, the loving heart of Christ! Although He knows our ten thousand infirmities, He does not turn a deaf ear to our poor supplications--but with His own blood, blots out all their imperfections! A Grace Gem Submitted by: Immanuel United Reformed Church, Listowel, ON 519-291-1956 The Citizen is closed for summer holidays and there will be no paper August 9th The Blyth Office will reopen Monday, August 13 at 9 am The Brussels Office will reopen Monday, August 13 at 10 am Have a safe and fun summer NH Township hires ESTC Program Co-ordinatorThe Township of North Huron andthe Emergency Service TrainingCentre (ESTC) Board of Directorsare pleased to announce thatStephanie Currie has been hired as the ESTC’s full-time Program Co- ordinator. She will commence her employment on Aug. 7. Stephanie, a resident of Wingham, has direct experience in developing and delivering community college programs in southwestern Ontario and expertise in marketing, public relations and business administration. “Stephanie will help us to implement the expanded business plan and marketing strategy to build on the ESTC’s growth and success as a regional training centre,” saidDavid Sparling, Deputy Chief -Administration, Fire Department ofNorth Huron (FDNH) and ActingESTC Program Co-ordinator. “The ESTC, through the hard work and dedication of volunteers, has experienced phenomenal growth and success,” said CAO/Clerk Gary Long. “To realize the ESTC’s full potential and Council’s and the community’s vision, we need a full- time Program Co-ordinator to actively pursue new opportunities, develop more courses and forge partnerships with the community, government agencies, post- secondary institutions and industry associations. “When envisioning the ESTC, thegoal was to develop a state-of-the-artcomplex for fire and emergencytraining. That dream has become areality. The next step is to ensure the future and growth of this facility through Marketing and Program Development,” said Stephanie Currie. “I look forward to applying my Marketing and Business Management Education along with my years of experience in Program Development and Training to the ESTC operation. I am anxious to get started working with the ESTC Board of Directors, North Huron Council and staff and the community.” The ESTC is a nationally- recognized facility providingtraining for municipal and privatesector emergency responsepersonnel. Through partnershipswith qualified training providers, the ESTC provides the instruction that responders need to deal with theever-changing demands of today’semergency services. For more information, visit the ESTC on-line at www.estc.ca Mortar and Pestle Spencer Courtney of Wroxeter learned the ins and outs of grinding ingredients with a mortar and pestle during the Time Tunnel Vacation Bible School at the Fresh Wind Revival Centre in Morris-Turnberry south of Wingham last week. (Denny Scott photo) Clark draws on play for message Ushering at Blyth United Church on Sunday, July 29 were David Onn, Donna Moore and Brenda Brooks. Floyd Herman was music director and Jasmine McAdam ran the power point. Rev. Gary Clark welcomed everyone to church in the auditorium where it was cooler. He drew everyone’s attention to the announcements with special mention to the caterings coming up for the church on Aug. 3 and the meals for Thresher weekend. If you can help with any of these let the stewards or UCW know. They will gladly use your help in any way. The call to worship “Come All You People” was sung followed by the prayer of approach and the singing of the first hymn, “What Does the Lord Require.” The scripture reading was from Ephesians 2: 11-22. Floyd Herman told the congregation of the history of the composer of the anthem, “Whispering Hope”. Rev. Clark’s message to the congregation was “Having Hope at Home”. The play Having Hope at Home is a story of a grandfather, son and a granddaughter. The story begins with the grandfather finding out that because of his age he wasn’t able to do the work that he used to. His granddaughter Caroline and a friend came to live with him and help him out. Caroline decided to have a Christmas party and invite her parents who did not have anything to do with her because they were not too pleased with her having a baby and not being married. Her father was a doctor and he didn’t want her to have a midwife for the birth of her child. Caroline wanted to be accepted as an adult by her parents. Caroline wants to bring peace to her family. There is much conflict. When in conflict we often lie. Telling the truth sometimes hurts, but a lie hurts forever. The play fits into the letter from Paul to the Ephesus Church. Paul is telling the people to remember the way they felt when the Romans were ruling over them and to treat others the way they would have wanted to be treated. First we have to admit when we are wrong. Christ loves us and we are called to love one another and to trust in each other. When we come together in love this is a sacred moment. We can become truly one. The next hymn was, “Though Ancient Walls” followed by the receiving of the offering, the offering hymn, “What Can I Do?” the offertory prayer, the prayers for the people, silent prayers and the singing of The Lord’s Prayer. The last hymn, “For The Healing” was followed by the commissioning and the benediction. Everyone was invited for coffee and fellowship. By Marilyn Craig Call 523-9318 From Marilyn’s Desk Spring Breezes greenhouses 83189 Scott Line, North Huron, Blyth 519-523-9456 Thank You It’s been a wonderful season. Thank you for your support and encouragement. We look forward to seeing you again next spring. Sylvia, staff and family at Township of North Huron Council & Committee Meeting Schedule August - October 2012 Regular Council Meetings 7:00 p.m. Location: North Huron Council Chambers (unless otherwise noted). Dates: Tuesday, August 7 (only one scheduled Council meeting for August) Tuesday, September 4 Monday, September 17 Monday, October 1 Monday, October 15 North Huron Police Services Board Meetings 7:00 p.m. Dates: September 18, October 16 Location: Police Station Board Room In the July 26 issue of The Citizen,it was reported that a celebration of the life of Mel Gateman would be held at the Belgrave Community Centre on Aug. 21. The celebration of Gateman’s life will be held on Aug. 12 at the community centre. It begins at 1 p.m. The Citizen apologizes for the error. Happy 80th birthday to Corrie Wallace who celebrated July 31; Sara Kerr, Aug. 5; Zoey Onn, Aug. 6; Don Edgar, Wingham, Aug. 6; Lavern Clark, Aug. 7 and Jeff Howson, Aug. 8. Happy anniversary to Kevin and Connie Tasker who celebrated Aug. 1; Larry and Myrtle Badley, Aug. 8 and Steve and Joan Caldwell, Aug. 10. Mother Nature is looking after us this past week with some much- needed rain and beautiful weather. Many of us are enjoying these hot days with no humidity. Birthdays, anniversaries and rain in Blyth A correction