HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2012-12-20, Page 3THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2012. PAGE 3.
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until Friday, December 28 at 9 a.m.
There will be no paper published on
Thursday, December 27
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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
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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.
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