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Love flowing out in little gentlenesses
(J.R. Miller, “Daily Bible Readings in the Life of Christ” 1890)
“I tell you the truth, anyone who give you a cup of water in My name because you
belong to Christ--will certainly not lose his reward!” Mark 9:41
It seems indeed astonishing--that God should keep note of such a little thing, as the
giving of a cup of water to a thirsty Christian. It shows how dear to Him His people are-
-since the smallest things done to one of them--He accepts, remembers, and rewards.
The mention here of the giving of a cup of water suggests that this promise is for little,
commonplace acts--rather than for great showy deeds. We are too stingy with our
helpfulness. God has put His gifts of love into our hearts--not to be kept locked up and
useless--but to be given out.
We would call a man selfish--who would refuse a cup of water to one who was thirsty;
yet many of us do this continually. It is the heart which ‘thirsts’--and the ‘water’ we
refuse to give, is human kindness.
Kindness is just the word for these small acts. Kindness is simply love flowing out in
little gentlenesses. We ought to live our lives--so that they will be perpetual blessings
wherever we go. All that we need for such a ministry--is a heart full of love for Christ;
for if we truly love Christ--we shall also love our fellow-men; and love will always find
ways of helping. A heart filled with gentleness--cannot be miserly of its blessings.
A Grace Gem
Submitted by: Immanuel United Reformed Church,
Listowel, ON 519-291-1956
Better Water
NOW!
519-379-9765 Rick Dupuis
Say:
UCW group, members recognized at United Church
Greeting worshippers at Blyth
United Church on anniversary
Sunday, Oct. 21 were Bev Elliott and
Donna Moore. Ushering were Karen
Glousher, Rob Mason, Lavern Clark
and Brenda Brooks. Floyd Herman
was music director and Connor
Brooks and Greg McDonald ran the
power point. Rev. Gary Clark
welcomed everyone to this
anniversary Sunday and also the
50th anniversary of the UCW.
He drew everyone’s attention to
the announcements with special
mention that the ladies are making
beef pies on Oct. 31. Call Joann at
519-523-9247 if you wish to order.
He also reminded everyone that the
fall supper is on Oct. 27. Call any
member of the stewards for tickets.
The call to worship was the
singing of “All Who are Thirsty and
This is the Day”. The prayer of
approach was repeated responsively
with sign language in the response.
The hymn “Over My Head” was
sung. The scripture was from Acts 9:
36-42.
As part of the UCW’s 50thanniversary service three membersof the UCW were honoured as theywere part of the first UCW in Blyth
United Church. They were Enid
MacDonald, Grace McNichol and
Joann MacDonald. Logan Chalmers,
Michelle McNichol and Tressa
Bibok read a part honouring the
UCW and the honoured guests lit a
candle for each reading while the
girls placed them on the altar table.
The honoured guests were presented
with a bouquet of yellow roses by
members of the UCW Gwen Papple,
Shirley Giilick and Myrtle Badley.
Rev. Clark asked the children to
come forward and he asked them if
they knew what had just happened
by honouring the UCW members.
He also asked them what kind of a
party they would have with candles
on a cake. He told them that the
UCW was celebrating 50 years and
there would be cake after church.
The children went down to Sunday
School and their time of fellowship.
The choir sang the anthem, “How
Can I Keep From Singing” and
dedicated it to the UCW.
The anthem was an old hymn
rewritten six years ago. Rev. Clark’s
message to the congregation was
“Women Who Serve, The diaconal
Ministry”. Women were not allowed
to serve on church boards years ago,
but the women wanted to be heard.
The women of the church 50 years
ago formed the UCW from two
groups that were the Women’s
Association and the Women’sMissionary Group. Anniversary is atime of change.The UCW raises thousands of
dollars to support their local church
and also hundreds of thousands
Canadawide. They also show their
love by sharing their money, time
and talents with people outside the
church and community. They care
by showing their love for others. The
UCW is the heart of the church. The
scriptures tell of an amazing woman
called Tabitha. When Tabitha died
the people didn’t know how they
would replace her. She listened to
the people she was helping. Peter
was called to help in the crisis. Not
everyone can take a position and we
look for someone who is called to
serve. We need someone to tell us to
believe and will tell us it will get
better tomorrow. Someone who
cares is Resurrection of Hope. The
next hymn, “The Lord of Sea and
Sky” was sung followed by thereceiving of the offering, theoffertory response, “What Can I Do”and the offertory prayer. Emily
Phillips, a member of the UCW led
the prayers for the people. The last
hymn, “The Church is One
Foundation” was followed by the
commissioning and benediction.Rev. Clark said grace andeveryone was invited to stay forlunch. The free-will offering was
being sent to help fund the midwife
training in Tanzania. The
anniversary cake was cut by the
three honoured guests.
By Marilyn
Craig
Call
523-9318
From Marilyn’s Desk
ROYAL CANADIAN
LEGION - BRANCH 420
BLYTH
The Poppy Campaign money collected
in 2011 was $4,751.75
THE FOLLOWING IS A REPORT
OF THE POPPY ACCOUNT
POPPY ACCOUNT
Bank Balance Sept. 30/11 $3389.69
Collected in 2011 Campaign 4751.75
Tot al $8141.44
EXPENDITURES
Poppy Supplies 966.26
Printing & Advertising 517.10
Posters, Poems & Essay Contest Prizes 645.00
Parkwood Hospital Visit &
Bursary (Veteran's Comfort)
& Charitable Foundation 2568.04
$4696.40
TOTAL RECEIPTS $8141.44
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 4696.40
BANK BALANCES SEPT. 30/12 $3445.04
Poppy Chairperson Donna Govier would like to thank all
who made the 2011 Campaign a success, final calculations
indicate gross receipts approaching $4,751.75 earmarked
for service to veterans and their families. As the 2012
campaign approaches it seems appropriate to thank all
who donated during the door to door canvass last
November. A special thanks to all the businesses and
organizations for their continuing support and also to
comrades Thelma and Andy.
The Legion has a supply of canes, crutches, wheelchairs,
walkers, raised toilet seats for any person in our district
who may require the use of them. A special thanks goes
out to the Legion and Ladies Auxiliary members and
any others who have assisted in making this one of the
best poppy campaigns ever. Poppy Week will go from
October 26th to November 11th.
Yours truly,
Poppy Campaign Chairperson Donna Govier
Anniversary
The Blyth United Church Women celebrated their 50th
anniversary on Sunday with a special ceremony at the
Blyth United Church. As part of the service and ceremony,
three of the group’s charter members were honoured with
a cake. The members are, from left: Joann MacDonald,
Grace McNichol and Enid MacDonald. (Jim Brown photo)
Students hold fundraiser
Results of the Monday, Oct. 15
euchre are: high lady, Joann
MacDonald, 76; high man, Doug
Cartwright, 76; ladies’ lone hands,
tie, Pauline McMichael and
Barbara Howard, three each; men’s
lone hands, tie, Jim Howard and
Marilyn Aitken, four each; low
lady, Marie Millian, 49; low man,
Evelyn Christensen, 44; share the
wealth, Bill Nethery, Jane
Glousher, Evelyn Christensen and
Doug Cartwright; door prizes,
Lillian Appleby and Jim Howard.
The next euchre is on Monday,
Oct. 29 at 1:30 p.m. in the Legion
Hall. Come out and enjoy a fun
game of cards.
Happy birthday to Dave Craig
and Bob Scott who celebrate Oct.
28; Bonnie Bearss and Danielle
Bromley, Oct. 29; Cecil Wittich of
Waterloo, Oct. 31.
Canada’s fifth parliamentary poet
Laurente Fred Wah will be in Blyth
to speak on Oct. 25. Wah is
appearing at the Queens Bakery at
7:30 p.m.
Poet coming
to bakery
A group of students from F.E.
Madill Secondary School is
attempting to raise funds for a trip to
Nicaragua.
The group is travelling to
Nicaragua to build a school there
and they will be holding a spaghetti
dinner to help raise funds.
The dinner will be held at the
school on Oct. 27 and it will run
from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The night will feature a spaghetti
dinner with caesar salad, desserts
and beverages and there will also be
a silent auction.
October 27, 2012
POPPY DAY CANVASS Door-to-Door will
start at 9:15 a.m. Those Legion and
Ladies Auxiliary members who can attend
will please meet at the Legion at 9:00 a.m.
Your assistance will be appreciated. Let
us make this another great campaign.
Blyth Legion
Branch 420