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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2009-04-16, Page 3THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2009. PAGE 3. Sorry to hear that Ralph McCrea is a patient in Clinton hospital. We hope he will soon be home. Don’t forget to support our local public school on Thursday, April 16 at their annual community supper in Memorial Hall from 5 - 7 p.m. Adults are $12, children, $6 and six years and under, free. A family rate is $36. Proceeds go to the Blyth Public School. Take-out orders are available. Blyth Swinging Seniors are meeting on Wednesday, April 22 at noon with a potluck lunch. Entertainment will follow. Happy birthday to Paul Craig of Waterloo who celebrates April 22. Happy birthday to Sheila Moore of Wingham who celebrates April 22. Happy birthday to Sandra deCorte of Kippen who celebrates April 23. Don’t forget that April 22 is EarthDay. Plant a tree or do something forthe environment.If you notice a number of ladies inBlyth on Saturday morning it isbecause of Blyth United Church’sWomen’s Day Out. This is the 15thyear for the event. They have a veryspecial day planned with the themebeing Safety First. BLYTH UNITED CHURCH Greeting at Blyth United Church on Easter Sunday, April 12, were Joan Clark and Terry and Barb Richmond. Ushering were Karen Glousher, Arletta Hallahan, Terry Richmond and Emily Phillips. Margaret Kai was pianist. The candles at the front of the church were lit by one of the children. The choir anthem was Behold the Lamb. The call to worship was Jesus Remember Me. While the congregation sang the hymn MacKenzie and Logan Chalmers danced their way to the front with the wine goblet and bread. The first scripture reading was Matthew 28: 2-8. This was followed by the hymn, Rise Up King Jesus with MacKenzie and Logan dancing and Sadie Chalmers singing the solo parts.Confirmation class meets Mondaynights.The hymn, Jesus Christ is RisenToday was sung while the childrencame to the front of the church fortheir story time. Rev. Clark toldthem the origins of the hot-crossbun. He gave each of the children apiece of the bun while he told the story of how a baker decided that he would like people to remember Easter. The bun represented the bread that Jesus broke. The raisin reminds of the wine that Jesus blessed. The cross reminds of how Jesus died on the cross. The bun is round and reminding us of the stone that was rolled in front of the tomb where Jesus’s body was laid to rest. The spices represent those that the women took to the grave of Jesus’s body. The children went downstairs for their time of worship. The second choir anthem was, He Lives. Rev. Clark’s message for the adults was, Will You Finish Strong. Easter means more than the forgiving of sins, said Rev. Clark. He told a story of a fellow named Nick who had no arms or legs. He was a motivational speaker. Huron Perth Presbytery a fewyears ago wondered what wouldbecome of Blyth United Church,said Rev. Clark, but they kept tryingand finally were able to dream of thefuture.This too was an Easter story. WithGod’s help people are able to dreamagain.The next hymn was, Let Us Break Bread Together. While the offering was received Jessica and Grant Sparling favoured the congregation with a duet on their violins. The Prayers of the People were part of the Prayer of Thanks and Consecration and the repeating of The Lord’s Prayer. Members of the confirmation class served the congregation communion. The last hymn, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Give Thanks was followed by the commissioning and benediction. The choral blessing was, Sent Forth by God’s Blessing. COMMUNITY MEAL & SILENT AUCTION Roast Beef Smorgasbord Dinner Memorial Hall ~ Blyth, Ontario Visit the Auction in the Bainton Gallery! Proceeds f o r Blyth Pu b l i c School Thursday, April 16 Dinner: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Auction: 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. Adults $12.00 Youth (7-12) $6.00 Children (6 & under) FREE Family $36.00 (take-out meals available) By MarilynCraigCall 523-9318From Marilyn’s Desk NEWS FROM BLYTH “Best Solutions in Financial Planning” MACHAN & ASSOCIATES Financial Planning Services 406 Queen Street,Blyth,Ontario DON’T MISS THE APRIL 30TH TAX FILING DEADLINE! 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Friday April 17 at 1:30 pm Blyth Arena parking lot Rain Date: Friday April 24 at 1:30 pm POLES PROVIDED. “Propel your walk into a full-body workout …just add poles” Cheryl or Nadine – Town and County Support Services 519-482-9264 Everything is still growing beautiful at Greyhaven Gardens Located 500 yds. west of Londesborough on County Road 15 Spring has Sprung It’s time for custom planting Loadable gift cards now available Just drop off your hanging baskets, pots and planters and let us do the rest.