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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2012-12-20, Page 3THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2012. PAGE 3. The Citizen is closed for holidays The Brussels Office will be closed until Friday, December 28 at 10 a.m. The Blyth Office will be closed until Friday, December 28 at 9 a.m. There will be no paper published on Thursday, December 27 The deadline for the January 3 paper will be Friday, December 28 2 pm in Brussels and 4 pm Blyth May the spirit of Christmas touch all earth’s creatures with its magic and warmth. Let us share with others our most treasured gifts of peace, love and goodwill. This is our wish to you from the management and staff of Bainton’s, the original Old Mill in downtown Blyth since 1894. Bainton’s Old Mill is closed Christmas day and Boxing day. Downtown Byth 519-523-4740 I baintons@tcc.on.ca Open year round, 7 days a week FREE PIZZA WINNER This month’s winner of a large 4-item pizza from 422 Queen St., Blyth ~ 519-523-4303 is Mike Weiler of Blyth Thank you for subscribing to The Citizen Blyth 519-523-4792 or Brussels 519-887-9114 Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from all your friends at Unique Works of Art Gourmet Foods Gift Baskets Gift Certificates available Proudly Canadian We will be closing for the winter from January 1st to April 2nd, 2013 Thanks for your patronage ~ see you in the Spring! 398 Queen St., Blyth 519-523-4276 www.mapleandmoose.com Greeting worshippers at BlythUnited Church on Sunday, Dec. 16 were Brenda Brooks and TomCronin. Ushering were Nicole Kerr,Tom Cronin and Brenda Brooks.Fred Hakkers ran the power pointand Floyd Herman was musicdirector. Rev. Clark welcomed everyone to church and drew attention to the announcements scrolling on the power point. The Sunday school was in charge of the service, telling the Christmas story. The soldiers and King Herod marched down the aisle. Mary and Joseph entered and the innkeepers told them there was no room for the weary. The children sang the first verse of “Away in a Manger” joined by the choir. Baby Jesus, Liam Fraser, was laid in the manger. The shepherds arrived while the choir sang “The First Noel/Pachebel’s Canon”. Lighting the Advent candles were Jon Hakkers and Emily Meier and the nursery children. The angels appeared and told their story. The choir sang the hymn, “When a Child is Born” followed by the Wise Men telling that they had followed thestar. The Wise Men presented theirgifts while offering was received.Emily Meier said the offertory prayer. The children surrounded Baby Jesus and sang the first verse of “Joy to the World” joined by the choir and the congregation. In closing, the children sang the carol “Silent Night”. Joseph was Caden Mason; Mary, Allison Toll;King Herod, Braidon Abell-Rinn; the Innkeeper, Tessa Bibok; the angels, Candice Abell- Rinn, Sarah and Grace Hallahan, Mikayla Whitson and the littlest angel, Jessica Toll; the wise gals, Grace Hallahan, Lola Tulford and Christene Hoba; narrator, Connor Brooks; soldiers, Reid Button, Brett and Bryce Glousher; shepherds, Brett Glousher, Tanner Brooks, Quinton Hakkers, Bryce Glousher and Cameron Whitson; baby Jesus, Liam Fraser; voices, choir members. Congratulations to the Sunday school children and their teachers for a job well done. He shall save His people from their sins (Arthur Pink, “A Fourfold Salvation” 1938) “You shall call His name Jesus — for He shall save His people from their sins” Matthew 1:21 Our salvation from the pleasure of sin is effected by Christ’s taking up His abode in our hearts, “Christ lives in me” (Gal. 2:20). Our salvation from the penalty of sin was secured by Christ’s sufferings on the Cross where He endured the punishment due our iniquities. Our salvation from the power of sin is obtained by the gracious operations of the Spirit, whom Christ sends to His people. Our salvation from the presence of sin will be accomplished at Christ’s second advent, “We are citizens of heaven, where the Lord Jesus Christ lives. And we are eagerly waiting for Him to return as our Saviour. He will take these weak mortal bodies of ours and change them into glorious bodies like His own!” (Phil. 3:20, 21). And again we are told, “We know that when He shall appear — we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is” (1 John 3:2). It is all of Christ, from beginning to end! Salvation from the pleasure or love of sin takes place at our regeneration; salvation from the penalty or punishment of sin occurs at our justification; salvation from the power of dominion of sin is accomplished during our practical sanctification; salvation from the presence or indwelling of sin is consummated at our glorification. “You shall call His name Jesus — for He shall save His people from their sins” (Matthew 1:21). First, He shall save them from the pleasure or love of sin by bestowing a nature which hates it — this is the great miracle of grace. Second, He shall save them from the penalty of punishment of sin, by remitting all its guilt — this is the grand marvel of grace. Third, He shall save them from the power or dominion of sin, by the workings of His Spirit — this reveals the wondrous might of grace. Fourth, He shall save them from the presence or indwelling of sin — this will demonstrate the glorious magnitude of grace! A Grace Gem Submitted by: Immanuel United Reformed Church, Listowel, ON 519-291-1956 Sunday School tells story of Christmas at Blyth UC By Marilyn Craig Call 523-9318 From Marilyn’s Desk Five generations The Stadelmann family recently celebrated the rare occurrence of having five generations of the family under one roof. The family celebrated Christmas earlier this month and had everyone together. From left: Great-great- grandmother Joan Stadelmann of Kincardine, formerly of Blyth, who is holding Cayden Heimpel, grandma Christine Heimpel, father Brett Heimpel of Kitchener and great- grandpa John Stadelmann of Blyth. (Photo submitted) Merry Christmas to all of our readers and all the best in 2013. Happy birthday to Bill Bromley who celebrated Dec. 15; Jennifer Pierce, Dec. 16; Karen Mason, Dec. 23; Bill Howson, Dec. 28; Brock Vodden, Dec. 29; Connie Nesbitt and David Webster, Jan. 1. Happy anniversary to Rob and Karen Mason who celebrate Dec. 28. There were nine tables in play at the last euchre for 2012. Winners were: high lady, Betty Archambault, 72; high man, Dorothy Carter, 72; ladies’ lone hands, tied, Geraldine Dale and Mae Ritchie, three; men’s lone hands, Pauline McMichael, six; low lady, Grace Cartwright, 49; low man, tied, Jack Lee and Wilmer Glousher, 45; door prize, Mae Ritchie and Joann MacDonald; share the wealth, Mae Ritchie, Jewel Plunkett and Bush Whittard. Santa arrived early and presented everyone with a gift. Thanks to the Legion Auxiliary for their support. See you in 2013 Jan. 7 for the next euchre. 273 Hamilton St., Blyth 519-523-4590 Gift Giving Made Easy with the Gift of Dance Call Now! Gift Certificates from Archambault, Carter win last euchre game of 2012