HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2011-12-08, Page 3THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2011. PAGE 3.
Profiting from the Scriptures
by J.C. Ryle
(1) For one thing, begin reading your Bible this very day.The way to do a thing -- is
to do it; and the way to read the Bible -- is actually to read it! It is not merely meaning
or wishing, or resolving, or intending, or thinking about it -- which will advance you one
step. You must positively read. There is no royal road in this matter, any more than in
the matter of prayer. If you cannot read yourself, you must persuade somebody else to
read it to you. But one way or another, through eyes or ears -- the words of Scripture
must actually pass before your mind.
(to be continued next week)
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UpgradespostponeEuchre
We are glad to hear that
Lawrence Plaetzer is recuperating
at home after hip surgery this past
week.
We are glad to report that Floyd
Herman of Clinton is recovering at
home.
Happy birthday to Barb Howson
who celebrates Dec. 9.
There were five-and-a-half tables
at play at last Monday’s euchre.
Winners were: high lady, tied,
Pauline McMichael and Gloria
McEwing, 67; high man, Doug
Cartwright, 84; lone hands, Helen
Lee and Joann MacDonald,
three; low lady, Pat Hunking, 52;
low man, Wilmer Glousher, 36;
door prize, Pauline McMichael;
share the wealth, Gloria McEwing,
Bill Nethery and Geraldine Dale.
Santa came early this year as this
was the last euchre until the new
year.
Thanks to the Legion Auxiliary
Branch 420 for the treats for the
afternoon. There will be no euchre
on Dec. 12 due to the construction.
The next euchre will be Monday,
Jan. 12.
Merry Christmas and Happy New
Year and see you in January.
By Marilyn
Craig
Call
523-9318
From Marilyn’s Desk
Coming together
A fundraiser was held for Blyth’s Jim Johnston on Saturday night at the Blyth and District
Community Complex. The event was a success with all 400 tickets sold out and thousands of
dollars raised for the resident who was seriously injured in the Aug. 21 tornado in Goderich.
The evening featured a silent and live auction as well as plenty of good times. Here Johnston,
left, chats with Carol and Roger Haines. (Jim Brown photo)
Food bank gifts are really a gift for Jesus
Greeting worshippers at Blyth
United Church on the second
Sunday of Advent were Barb and
Doug Howson. Ushering were
Brenda Brooks, Nicole Kerr and
Gary Trudeau. Lynda McGregor was
organist in the absence of Floyd
Herman. Fred Hakkers ran the
power point. Ava Ansley lit the
candles at the front of the church.
Rev. Clark welcomed everyone to
church and drew everyone’s
attention to the announcements in
the bulletin.
Tessa Bibok and her grandmother
Helen Timmons lit the second
candle in the Advent Circle: The
Candle of Peace. The first hymn was
the first two verses of “Hope is a
Star.”
The call to worship was the
singing of the response of “O Come,
O Come Emmanuel” followed by
the prayer of approach.
The children were asked to come
to the front of the church for their
story time. Rev. Clark pointed out to
them that the church was all
decorated for Christmas. He asked
the children what decorations they
might see in their homes this
Christmas Season. There were many
answers. Christmas trees, lights,
presents (some in Mom’s closet).
Rev. Clark asked them what else and
they said the food for the food bank.
This is a gift to those people who can
not afford food for their families.
When we give these gifts we are
giving gifts to Jesus. The children
said a prayer along with the
congregation. The children went
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