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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2010-04-01, Page 18PAGE 18. THE CITIZEN,THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 2010. Earlier in March The Kids For Christ Program and the Youth Group from the United Church in Belgrave got together in an effort to help the children in Haiti devastated by the earthquake on Jan. 12, 2010. A spaghetti dinner and silent auc- tion were organized and presented by the children on Friday, March 5 along with time for public skating at the Belgrave arena. Over 150 people attended the event from Belgrave, Blyth, Wingham and the surround- ing area with 72 items offered into the auction. The night gave everyone who attended the opportunity for fun, food and fellowship. Thank you very much to all those people who attended, East Wawanosh Public School, the Belgrave Arena Board, all the local businesses that donated items for the auction and the volunteers who made it happen. In the end, the chil- dren raised over $4,000 and collect- ed approximately 150 teddy bears. Once the expenses are paid, a cheque for over $3,400 along with all the teddy bears will be sent to Youth With a Mission located in St. Marc, Haiti. Hopefully the contribu- tions will help those in need. Kim and Allen Walker greetedworshippers and handed out theService of Worship at Knox United Church on Palm Sunday, March 28. Rev. Tom Murray welcomed the congregation. Paul Coultes and Roger Hopper were wished happy birthday. The F.E. Madill girls hock- ey team won a gold medal for all Ontario after winning six hockey games in Wingham. Congratulations was given to Ellen Cook, Caroline McDowell, Tammy Freiburger and Laura Higgins. Andrea Shiell read a poem enti- tled, “Spring”. Jim Barnes gave a reading on Earth Hour. The introduc- tion to Palm Sunday was given by Rev. Tom Murray. The Song of Entry to worship, “He’ll be Riding on a Donkey” was sung while the chil- dren and some adults paraded up and down the aisles. After the Song of Approach, Brian Potter, being the reader, read responsively with the congregation based on the Gospel of Luke 19: 28- 40, the Triumphant Approach to Jerusalem. Florence McArter lit the Community Candle and read from the bulletin. Kathleen Stennett read “Donkey Day” by Janet Lees. A con-temporary reading, “The Letter toPhilippi 2: 5-11” as recorded in The Message was read by Emily Stennett. Caleigh Hopper read and Debbie Hopper lit the Care Candle. The Lord’s Prayer - the contemporary version, was read from the bulletin. Ken Procter read from the bulletin and then Rev. Tom Murray broke the bread and poured the wine. Communion was shared with the bread and the wine being served by Rev. Tom Murray and Ken Procter. Other readers included Steve Coultes, Shannon Bieman, George Fletcher and Mark Stennett. After the closing hymn and the senior choir singing, “Hosanna”, everyone was invited to share in a time of fellowship in the sanctuary. Several hymns were sung through- out the service. Elizabeth Procter accompanied all the hymns. On Sunday, March 28 the Renewal of Baptismal Faith/Confirmation of Faith took place at 1:30 p.m. in the church basement. The topic was “Following Jesus”. On Wednesday, March 31 here will be a short meeting at 7 p.m. in the church basement for all those who are interested in helping with this year’s Knox Vacation Bible School. New volunteers are needed and welcome. On Friday, April 2 there is Good Friday Worship at 11 a.m. The sunrise worship on Sunday, April 4 will be held at 7 a.m. at the manse. All are invited to breakfast at the church following worship. On Sunday, April 4 welcome, cel- ebrations and announcements are at 10:45 a.m. with Easter Sunday wor- ship at 11 a.m. Everyone is wel- come. Looking for local heroes There are so many people out there who do so much to improve their community. Now you have a chance to say thanks. Nominate that special person for the 25th Annual Citizen Citizenship Awards. Each year a committee chooses an outstanding citizen from each of the Blyth and area and Brussels and area communities to receive an award for contribution to the communi- ty. If you know someone you think should be honoured, please fill in the ballot and send it in. You may attach a longer explanation of why you think your nominee should win, if you like. If you have nominated someone before and he or she didn't win, please feel free to try again. I nominate as Citizen of the year for I feel she/he deserves this award because Nomination Deadline April 30, 2010. Name and phone number of nominator ❑❑Blyth & area ❑❑Brussels & area By Linda Campbell Call 357-2188 PEOPLE AROUND BELGRAVE Kids raise money for Haiti Palm Sunday markedat Knox United NEWS FROM BELGRAVE There were eight tables of shoot in play on Friday, March 26 at the Community Centre. The prizes were awarded to Louise Hammond, high pink card; Dorothy Carter, second high pink card; June Robinson, most shoots; Stuart Chamney, high white card; Jim Coultes, second high white card; Merv Schneider, most shoots. The next shoot is Friday,April 9 at 1:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. On the hunt Young scientific minds were on the prowl for answers last week at East Wawanosh Public School’s science fair. One of the most ambitious projects was that of Lindsay Shiell, whose project, Soil Comparison, took a look at different grades of soil and their benefits and draw- backs. (Shawn Loughlin photo) www.northhuron.on.ca (click on Brides In Huron) Here Comes the Guide! Getting married? In a wedding? Mother of the bride? Visit our website for all things bridal!