The Citizen, 2010-06-10, Page 3THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2010. PAGE 3.
Blyth UCW meets
By Deb Hakkers
For the next few weeks I will be
sitting in for Mom writing her
column. Over the weekend we found
out just how quickly the simplest of
things can turn into the most
complicated, when complications ofgallbladder surgery landed Mom inthe Intensive Care Unit of LondonHospital. We don’t appreciate ourmedical system nearly enough untilwe come face to face with needingit.If you want to add something toFrom Marilyn’s Desk you can stillleave it on Mom’s answering
machine or call Fred at Tasty
Treats To Go Or Stay and leave a
message. I will have to ask that
anything to be added be in by
Sunday night as I will have to get it
ready then, due to my work
schedule.
Belated Happy Birthday to Grant
Sparling and Albert Wasson whocelebrated June 5 and Ruth Jardinwho celebrated on June 7.Celebrating this week are: JimHowson, Ron Howson and ScottMacDonald, all on June 10, CarsonBromley on June 11, John Elliott,Audrey Walsh, John Wesselink,Emily Phillips, Dan McInnes,Myrtle Badley, Amy Caldwell and
Garrett Caldwell, all on June 16.
Hope everyone has a great birthday
and a wonderful year.
A belated Happy 50th wedding
anniversary to Shirley and Charlie
Shobbrook on June 4 and Bodie and
Ollie Craig who celebrated their
49th anniversary on June 3.
Don’t forget to get your entries in
to name the Morris-Turnberry
History Book. Send your ideas,
name and phone number to
Municipality of Morris-Turnberry,
RR 4 (41341 Morris Road),
Brussels, ON N0G 1H0, fax 519-
887-6424 or email: morris@
scsinternet.com The prize is $50 and
the deadline is June 30.BLYTH UNITED CHURCHThe service for the Sunday SchoolAwards was held at CampMenesetung at 11 a.m. There was agreat crowd on hand to watch as theSunday School children highlightedwhat they had learned this year withstories, skits and songs. They wereaccompanied by Floyd Herman at
the pump organ (boy did he get a
workout) and Gary Clark with the
guitar.
Receiving attendance awards
were: Braidon Abell-Rinn, Candice
Abel-Rinn, Connor Brooks, Tanner
Brooks, Reid Button, Ally Glousher,
Brett Glousher, Bryce Glousher,
Guideon Garratt, Gulliver Garrett
and Quinton Hakkers.
Gary and the Guitar Jam Club led
the grace, “Jump for Joy” before the
congregation enjoyed a delicious
potluck lunch. Even the sun
managed to shine on the event
allowing the kids a game of hockey
after lunch.
The Blyth United Church Women
(UCW) met at 7 p.m. on May 27 in
the church parlour for the last
meeting until 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept.
23.
Thirteen women answered roll
call with tea towels and dishcloths to
replenish the kitchen.
Guest speaker Sylvia Nonkes
displayed several beautiful flower
arrangements suitable for decks and
patios. She gave some tips for
choosing the right plants for sun and
shade, and their care. Shirley Giilck
won the draw for a hanging
planter.
Janis Vodden led a thoughtful
worship centred on flowers and
Bible scripture. She told of their
friends Hope, Kay and Helen who
loved gardening. They gave
inspiration to many others, in spite
of being seniors and having some
handicaps. Janis closed by giving us
each a lovely copy of “Helen’s
Prayer”.
President Mildred McAdam
continued business with secretary
Shirley Giilck reading the
minutes. Joann MacDonald
gave the treasurer’s report.
Sharon Bromley reported
that kitchen renovations are
progressing well. Lenora
Davidson read cards and thank you
notes.
The finishing of a quilt that is a
record of Blyth United Church and
community members was discussed.
Volunteers offered assistance for
this project. The need for proper
filing cabinets for the archives was
discussed.
Mildred closed the meeting with,
“Give your troubles to God, He’s up
all night anyway,” and lunch was
served.
The quickest way to conquer an enemy
(J.R. Miller, “Devotional Hours with the Bible”)
“Love your enemies,
do good to those who hate you,
bless those who curse you,
pray for those who mistreat you.
If someone strikes you on one cheek,
turn to him the other also.” Luke 6:27-29
We are too apt to resent insults and retaliate, when others say or do evil things to
us. The Christian way is either not to speak at all, or to give the soft answer that
turns away wrath. Not only is this the Christian way, it is also the way of wisdom.
The quickest way to conquer an enemy — is to treat him with kindness in return
for his unkindness. Stopping to resent every insult — keeps one continually
fretful; whereas ignoring slights and going on quietly with our own duty — is the
way to get the better of them. The best answer to sneers and scoffs and abuse —
is a sweet, quiet, beautiful life of patience and gentleness.
The lesson our Master teaches us, is...
to bear wrong patiently,
to forgive injury,
to return kindness for unkindness,
to return good for evil,
to return love for hate.
It is a fatal injury to his life — when one allows himself to grow bitter, to cherish
resentment, to let envy or any hurt feeling rankle in his heart. At last love is utterly
driven out, and dark and malignant passions take full possession.
A Grace Gem
Submitted by: Immanuel United Reformed Church,
Listowel, ON 519-291-1956
BLYTH LEGION
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SERVICE
Blyth Union Cemetery
Sunday, June 13, 2010
at 2:00 p.m.
with Pastor Les Cook
Everyone Welcome
at
THANK YOU
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See you again next year
Sunday
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4:00 - 6:30 pm
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NEWS
FROM BLYTH
What a haul!
Marissa Nesbitt shows off the literary treasure trove she
found at the Blyth Festival’s annual used book sale on
Saturday, June 5. (Denny Scott photo)
By MarilynCraigCall 523-9318From Marilyn’s Desk
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