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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2012-12-06, Page 29THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2012. PAGE 29.Would your child know what to doif confronted by a stranger?Educating children about strangers and what to do if confronted by a stranger is essential. Huron County is a very safe and great place to raise children however children can be vulnerable at times and may fall victim to a stranger attack if they are unaware of potential dangers. A discussion with your child about stranger safety tips will instill confidence in your child and will guide them in making sound decisions. An important thing to remember when talking to your child is you don’t want to increase fear and anxiety. Avoid those scary stories and focus the conversation on how to be safe. Be matter of fact with your children and tell them strangers for the vast majority are good people and are not looking to cause them harm. What do children need to know? • A stranger can look like anyone. It is just someone your child doesn’t know.• Teach your child to keep a safedistance from someone approaching them. • Children should know their name, age, telephone number and home address. • Children should know when andhow to contact police in case of anemergency. • Discuss with your child what happens when you dial 9-1-1. • Children should keep their parents informed of their whereabouts at all times.• Children should make noise, runand get to safety in case of an emergency. • If a child is grabbed by a stranger they should yell and fight back. • If your child is touched in an inappropriate way teach your childto say, “NO” and tell your child toget away and tell an adult they trust. • Children should be told to run away from a stranger if that stranger bothers them or makes them feel UC Video talks about giving to missions OPP reminds kids to beware of ‘stranger danger’ Continued from page 3 and Annie Craig, Charlie and Winnie Johnston, Thomas Smith and in honour of Margaret Smith by their families. Rev. Gary Clark welcomed everyone to the First Sunday of Advent service. He drew attention to some of the announcements scrolling on the power point. The call to worship was the singing of two Christmas hymns, “O Come All Ye Faithful” and “Once Royal David’s City.” Lighting the Advent candle were Joan Clark and Wanita and Tessa Bibok. We watched a video from Rev. Gary Patterson, United Church moderator about giving to missions. The first verse of “So Near We Can Feel It,” was sung. The communion liturgy with the response of “Angels We Have Heard on High” was followed by the singing of The Lord’s Prayer. The children serving the communion were Christina Hoba, Connor Brooks, Brett Glousher and Reid Button. The adults serving communion were Brenda Brooks, Lori Brooks and Joan Clark. The scripture reading was from Ephesians 4: 1-16. Floyd Herman gave a history of the anthem, “O Little Town of Bethlehem” sung by the choir. Rev. Clark’s message to the adults was “Spotting the Perfect Gift.” We all dig out our Treasures of Christmas for a short time and then pack them carefully away. Our special gifts of the spirit are different. God wants us to give our special gifts and show others that we care. Our hearts are moved by these spiritual gifts. God gives us the gifts that we need. In the scriptures Paul tells us to be teachers and leaders. If we are happy with our gifts from God, others will be happy too. When we are able to spot our given gifts we can express them to others and we can see the gift in others. The next hymn was “We Three Kings” was followed by the receiving of the offering, the offertory response, “In the Bleak Mid Winter”, the offertory prayer, the prayers for the people, the singing of the hymn, “O Christmas Tree”, the commissioning and benediction and the response “Emmanuel”. Everyone was invited for coffee and a time of fellowship. 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