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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2011-11-03, Page 3THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2011. PAGE 3. Blyth Branch 420 Church Service will be held at Londesboro United Church. Service will begin at 11:00 a.m. Please be ready to assemble at parking lot at 10:45 a.m. to parade to church. November 6, 2011 Blyth Legion Branch 420 Remembrance Day Nov. 11/11 Service will be held at the BLYTH MEMORIAL HALL at 10:45 a.m. with Pastor Les Cook officiating. The Parade Parties will meet at the Blyth Legion at 10:15 a.m. YOUR ATTENDANCE SHALL BE REMEMBERED Blyth Legion Branch 420 Thursday, November 11, 2011 Time to remember The Blyth Legion began its annual poppy drive on Saturday in advance of Remembrance Day on Friday. Dan Ryan, left, took a poppy after making a donation to volunteers Anita Little, centre, and Richard MacLeod. (Vicky Bremner photo) Clark tells Halloween history Greeting worshippers at Blyth United Church on Sunday, Oct. 3 were Lori Brooks and Brenda Brooks. Ushering were David Onn, Arletta Hallahan and Lavern Clark. Floyd Herman was music director. Rev. Gary Clark welcomed everyone to church on the beautiful fall day. The Sunday School children were dressed in costume for their Halloween party. Makaylia Whitson lit the candles at the front of the church. Rev. Clark drew everyone’s attention to the announcements printed in the bulletin with special attention that the ladies will be making pies in the month of November and then again in the new year so if you wish to order call Joann at 519-523-9274. He also mentioned that the Sunday School will be collecting nickels to buy uniforms for the children of Nicaragua so they can go to school. The call to worship was the hymn, “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name” followed by the prayer of approach. Special music was a duet with Rev. Clark and Jasman singing, “There was a Child” accompanied by Rev. Clark playing the guitar and Floyd Herman at the piano. The children were asked to come to the front for their story time. Rev. Clark told the children that Halloween started in the early church. It was called All Hallows Eve. It was a night to remember loved ones who were miles away and also to remember loved ones who had passed away. He asked them to remember this when they went out trick or treating onHalloween and to remember every-one who is close to them. They saida prayer along with the congregationand went down to Sunday School for their time of fellowship. The next hymn was, “How Sweet the Name of Jesus”. Lavern Clark read the scripture from Luke 2:1-40 followed by the response “Your World is a Lamp for My Feet and a Light for My Path.” Rev. Clark’s message to the adults was, “Children: Our Expectations Become their Path.” Many of our children’s names mean something to us, just as Mary and Joseph named Jesus which means “Save Us.” Our families have hope for our kids. Jesus’ parents took Jesus to the temple which was the law of the land in those days. They wanted to treat Him the way that was expected of them. The older people in the church could give His wisdom. Today parents are stuck in everyday happenings. The older generation has time to talk to the children and give them wise advice Parents of today try to give the children everything that they wished they had had growing up. Often when you grow up in a small town everyone knows your families for generations back. When a child loses a parent it is up to the church and community to help out as a community of faith. We can create a path and let them know that the eyes of God are withthem and the past is never over. The choir sang the anthem, “Gloryis His Name” followed by thereceiving of the offering, the offertory response, the prayer of dedication, the prayers of thanks and concern, silent prayers and the singing of The Lord’s Prayer. The last hymn, “To Show By Touch and Word” was followed by the commissioning, the benediction and the singing of the response, “Go Now in Peace.” Everyone was invited for coffee, treats and fellowship. NEWS FROM BLYTH November savings on Located at .... Lucknow Travel 603 Campbell St., Lucknow 519-528-2388 1-877-582-5669 HOURS 9:30 --5 Mon-Fri 9-12 Sat Buy 1 item at Regular Price and get 2nd item at 1/2 Price (of equal or lesser value - offer ends Nov. 30/11) By Marilyn Craig Call 523-9318 From Marilyn’s Desk Happy birthday to Keyonia Johnston (Pawitch) who celebrates her birthday on Nov. 6 and Delores Souch, Nov. 9. Our wet weather this fall is making farmers in the area very frustrated when trying to get their crops in. Mother Nature has been giving us one day of sunshine and three days of rain. Maybe November will be a drier month and allow them to finish the harvest. Wet weather troubles local farmers Blyth school haunted house a huge success By Phaedra Scott Last week, the student council organized an awesome haunted house that was a huge success. Thanks to all parents and community members who lent the students tarps and ropes as well as appropriate decorations. After the haunted house, senior students enjoyed the first dance of the year. From dressing up in scary costumes to dance competitions, I’d say that students had a pretty good day. This month watch for information about gum day. In other news, the Grade 7/8 class has started a new novel called The Giver by Lois Lowry. This novel is about one society’s version of utopia. It is the first in a trilogy. The Grade 6/7 and 7/8 students are finally getting a chance to bring out the microscopes to take a look at stream and pond water. Hopefully their hard work will have paid off and they will be able to identify some of the things they see. On Oct. 26 the Grade 7/8 boys travelled to Central Huron Secondary School (CHSS) for a fun volleyball tournament between Clinton Public School and the CHSS Grade 9 boys team. The girls stayed at school but they danced the time away with the help and support of Les Cook. Also, interview day is this Thursday and Friday. Bring in your scrap metal. The Grade 8 students are collecting scrap metal for a fundraiser and are asking for your help. We are asking that you only bring metals without rubber or plastic, for example, old bikes without the tires. More information next week on where to bring your scraps. By Hunter Dale In Grade 4/5 they have been hard at work creating their own Halloween newspaper in language. In math the students have been working on graphing and changing the scale on a graph and how that changes the appearance. They will be working on Remembrance Day posters. Grade 3 students are learning about numbers. They are using base 10 blocks to regroup and name numbers in different ways. They have also been rounding to the nearest 10 and 100 using a “rounding rollercoaster”. The Grade 3 students are reading some short stories and answering questions, using information in the texts and their own ideas, to increase their comprehension. By Courtney Bachert The Junior Kindergartens have been working hard on learning how to properly hold their pencil and print letters and numbers. They have Do not forsake me, O Lord! (Charles Spurgeon) “Do not forsake me, O Lord!Do not be far from me, O my God!” Psalm 38:21 Frequently we pray that God would not forsake us in the hour of trial and temptation; but we too much forget that we have need to use this prayer at all times. There is no moment of our life, however holy -- in which we can do without His constant upholding. Whether in light or in darkness, in communion or in temptation -- we alike need the prayer, “Do not forsake me, O Lord!” A little child, while learning to walk--always needs the parent’s aid. The ship left by the pilot--drifts at once from her course. Just so--we cannot survive without continuous aid from God. Let it be your prayer today, “Do not forsake me, O Lord! Father, do not forsake Your child -- lest he fall by the hand of the enemy. Shepherd, do not forsake Your lamb -- lest he wander from the safety fo the fold. Great Gardener, do not forsake Your plant -- lest it wither and die! Do not forsake me now, O Lord! And do not forsake me at any moment of my life. Do not forsake me in my joys -- lest they absorb my heart. Do not forsake me not in my sorrows -- lest I murmur against You. Do not forsake me -- for my path is dangerous, and full of snares -- and I cannot travel without Your guidance. Do not forsake me -- for without You I am weak -- but with You I am strong. Do not be far from me, O Lord, for trouble is near -- and there is none to help. Leave me not, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation!” “Hold me up -- and I shall be safe!”Psalm 119:115 A Grace Gem Submitted by: Immanuel United Reformed Church, Listowel, ON 519-291-1956 Car Oiling at Lee's Service Centre Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 1 pm - 8 pm; Fri. 1 pm - 6 pm; Sat. 8 am - 12 noon (Weather permitting) 348 Dinsley St. E., Blyth 519-523-9151 We use Hot, Acid Free, New Oil CARS & LIGHT TRUCKS Trunk Lid Inner Fenders Doors & Door Panels Dog LegsUnderside Inner Fenders Hood Continued on page 22