The Citizen, 2008-04-17, Page 3The ABC Women’s Ministry is
presenting Faith-in-Song number six
this year on Saturday, April 26 at 8
p.m. in Blyth Memorial Hall.
This year’s gospel concert will
feature the Watchmen quartet from
Kitchener and area.
They began their career in 1968 as
a group of friends who came
together to enter a talent contest at
Emmanuel Bible College. Over the
past 36 years, as well as performing
in many gospel events, they have
recorded many gospel songs and
hymns. On their 25th anniversary
they produced a 90-minute video of
their favourite tunes.
Through the years many accolades
have come their way from the
Canadian Gospel Music Association.
They have received Top Male
Quartet, and Top Soloist Awards
throughout the last quarter-century.
The group is comprised of Tim
Harden of Kitchener and Dave Jantzi
of St. Catharines (both pastors),
Doug Jones of Newmarket and Dave
Yake of Kitchener (both
businesspeople). They are
accompanied by Brian Winger of
Kitchener.
Joining the Watchmen at the Blyth
concert is Country Clem who is well
known throughout the area for his
stand-up comedy and musical talent.
The character Country Clem was
born in a little country church, in a
place called Westfield. What was
intended to be a one-time
performance for a small social event
has blossomed into a livelihood,
performing on haywagons to some
of the largest hotels.
Don Vair (Country Clem) was a
former director at CKNX Television
in Wingham, has performed all over
North America, is also an
accomplished pianist and guitar
player. Vair has enjoyed a vast
audience including stage, radio and
TV.
Vair comes from a family that has
always been performing in one way
or another, his father was a musician
and his brother is a professional
ventriloquist.
All the proceeds from the concert
will be going to youth work in the
local communities.
THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2008. PAGE 3.
Watchmen join Clem for show
Sympathy is extended to Bob
McClinchey and family in the death
of his wife Fran McClinchey who
passed away last week.
Happy birthday to Sheila Moore of
Wingham who will celebrate April
22. Also happy birthday to Paul Craig
of Waterloo who will celebrate on
April 22.
Happy birthday to Sandra DeCorte
who will celebrate on April 23.
Blyth UCW had another successful
Women’s Day Out on April 12. The
men took the time to help serve the
lunch and everyone had an enjoyable
day.
The theme was Bloom Where You
Are Planted and as a parting gifteveryone received a cloth with seedsin it to plant and watch them grow.BLYTH UNITED CHURCHGreeting at Blyth United Churchon Sunday, April 13 were Joan andLavern Clark. Ushering were KarenGlousher, Emily Phillips, NancyHakkers and Hope Button. Guestpianist was Amanda Swartzentruber.
Guest speaker Rev. Gwen Nichol-
Macdonald welcomed everyone to
church for Baptism Sunday.
The Call to Worship was followed
by the first hymn Thine Be the Glory
and the Opening Prayer repeated
responsively. The choir sang an
anthem A Little Child.
The call to celebration of baptism
was repeated responsively. The
children were asked to come to the
front and help prepare for baptism.
Jon Hakkers and Bryce Glousher
moved the baptismal font to the
centre of the church as Rev. Nichol-
Macdonald explained what was
needed to baptize the children.
The Lord’s Prayer was sung
followed by the baptismal hymn, Outof Deep Unordered Water. Thechildren were asked to stay and sit inthe front row to witness the baptisms.Myrtle Badley introduced thechildren to be baptized: TannerWilliam Brooks, son of Brent andLori Brooks; Nevaeh Symmone,daughter of Shane and Candace Dale;Sarah Morgan Hallahan, daughter of
Steve and Arletta Hallahan and
Caden Lorne Mason, son of Rob and
Karen Mason.
David Onn’s membership was also
transferred from Ilderton.
The New Creed was read in unison.
Scripture reading was the 23rd
Psalm.
The choir sang a second anthem,
Nothing is Impossible.
The gospel reading was from John
10: 1-10.
Rev. Nichol-Macdonald’s message
to the adults was Called by Name.
One of the important things in the
service of baptism is to name the
children. She told a story of a boy
named Teddy. He was a misfit and a
slow student, he had a very difficulthome life. His teacher had a hardtime knowing how to teach Teddy.One Christmas she received abracelet with some missing stones init and a used bottle of perfume. Sheacted pleased with the gifts.Teddy told her that she smelled likehis mother, who had passed away thatyear.
Miss Thompson didn’t hear from
Teddy for awhile but she received a
letter saying he was graduating
second in his class and the next letter
she received he was graduating first
in his class. Another latter came and
said he was a doctor.
Miss Thompson received one more
letter. It was to invite her to his
wedding and to sit where his mother
would have sat if she were alive. He
told her that she was the only family
he had left.
The next hymn was Will You Come
and Follow Me.
Coming to Blyth
Kitchener gospel group The Watchmen will be performing
at Blyth Memorial Hall, April 26 (Photo submitted)
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C a s h & C a r r y
Township of
North Huron
PUBLIC NOTICE
The 2008 Township of North Huron Budget will be presented for
deliberation on Monday, April 21, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. in the
Council Chambers — 274 Josephine Street, Wingham, ON.
Donna White
Treasurer
519-357-3550
RE: 2008 Township of
North Huron Budget
Getting Ready
for
Kindergarten
Nursery
School
North Huron Child
Care Centre
North Huron Best
Start Program
We offer morning
or afternoon
Nursery School programs
for children three
to six years old.
Participate in numeracy and
literacy activities, practice
being independent, learn
social skills and explore
creatives, sensories and songs.
To register call
519-357-2424.
NEWS
FROM BLYTH
By MarilynCraigCall 523-9318From Marilyn’s Desk