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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1992-10-14, Page 3THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14,1992. PAGE 3. Blyth Shannons usher at United Church People Gordon and Catherine Caldwell visited Philip and Linda Powers of Oil City on the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. John Hesselwood returned home Thursday after four veryinteresting days on a bus trip to the Finger Lakes. The weather was perfect and the scenery really beautiful. Mr. and Mrs. Randy McVittie and Lauren of Kingston are spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. John Hesselwood. Also visiting on Sunday were Ken McVittie, Bonnie and Gordon Mayhew, Susan and Karen Witte and Brent Mattatall, all of London, and Doug and Kathy McVittie and family. There were 10 tables in play at the Blyth euchre party last week. Winners were: high lady, Vi Hog­ gart; high man, Bill Craig; low lady, Stephanie Lentz; low man Ted Fothergill; ladies' lone hands, Ruth Shield; men’s lone hands, Don Haines; Special, Murray Scrim- geour, Ruby Hanna, Eva McGill and Stephanie Lentz. Library hosts Bonsai workshop The art of Bonsai is coming to the Blyth Library this fall. Arthur Skolnik, owner of Shibui Bonsai of Toronto will offer topics on the his­ tory of Bonsai, the styles and influ­ ence from nature, types, tools, soil, pots and care. Following his talk he will show slides of actual trees from Japan then give a brief demonstration on creating a Bon­ sai. Mr. Skolnik first studied the art from a teacher who had spent a year learning in Japan. After open­ ing his own Bonsai business in Montreal, he spent four months learning with a grower and teacher. Mr. Skolnik has since moved his business to Toronto where he teaches courses and sells authentic Bonsai and accessories. Sponsored by the Huron County Library with the assistance of the Outreach Ontario Program of the Ministry of Culture and Communi­ cations and the Southern Ontario Library Service, Mr. Skolnik will be at Blyth on Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. On Sunday, Oct. 11, the greeters were Herb and Bonnie Shannon assisted by Tammy Root and Candice Bearss. Ushers were Rachel deBoer, Devon Shannon, Tyler Wilson and Laura Meier. Leanne Haggitt and Sarah McNichol lit the candles before the service. Rev. Ramirez opened the service with the Call to Worship, Prayer of Invocation and Prayer of Confession followed by the Silent Confession and the Assurance of Pardon. The congregation sang “We Plough the Fields and Scatter”. The responsive reading was taken from Psalm 8, “How Great Is Your Name”. The scripture was read by Abigail Ramirez and Jill Walden. The congregation then sang “Can A Little Child Like Me”. The children's conversation theme was Thanksgiving. We all can be thankful for we have so much. Most of all we have a family. Rev. Ramirez sang “Rejoice in the Lord Always” with the children and adults joining in. Rev. Ramirez then wished everyone Happy Thanksgiving and offered apples to everyone. Melanie Bearss, the Superinten­ dent, welcomed everyone on behalf Infant baptized at Christian Reformed Ushering guests and members of Blyth Christian Reformed Church on Sunday, Oct. 11, were Gerald Exel and Ted Vanderlei. Greeters were Fred and Henrietta Vander- Sterre. Sacrament of Holy Baptism was administered to Gerald David Vanderwal, infant son of John and Mirjam. Leading both worship services was Rev. Koops of Cambridge. Special guests were missionary James VanHemert with field staff Ms. Josephine Cabaltin of the Philippines. An interesting slide show was presented after the morning service. The sermon was based on scripture taken from Jeremiah 35 with verse 13 as the text. Rev. Koops stated that the “Recabite people” were more loyal to following tradition than the “Israelite people” were in obeying God's commands, in the book of Jeremiah. Certain traditions were valuable, he said, and should not be discarded easily. God forgave the Israelites' stubborn refusal to conform to his laws. God's love and grace is unbelievable. The Bible was given to us as a powerful tool of encouragement and instruction. Rev. Koops concluded with the question, “In light of this morning's scripture story will we learn a lesson? Do we submit all to the word of God?” The hymn of response to the message was No. 407, “Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah”, with Hinke Bakelaar playing organ. The evening service began at 7:30 p.m. and the Thanksgiving Day service on Monday at 10 a.m. of the Sunday School. Special thanks went out to Linda Wilson, Joan and Erica Clark and Karrie Hallahan who were responsible for decorating the church. Melanie then made a presentation of donations of non-perishable goods to be sent to the Survival Through Friendship House in Goderich. The students then presented their items. Melanie wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Cheryl Cronin sang “Should the Harvest Never Come”. The sermon was titled “Rejoice and be Thankful”. Through all our country's trouble and because our harvest may not be great we should still be thankful. “Where in the world would you rather be?” Rev. Ramirez asked. Other countries have turmoil and war; starvation and poverty; in our troubled world, Canada doesn't seem so bad. St. Paul's advice to the Philipian church is good advice to us in our troubled world. Look to the Lord and be thankful. Paul said, “Rejoice Enjoy a hearty breakfast of eggs, bacon, ham or sausage, with homefries & toast for only $2.“ Open 6 a.m. - 8 p.m. daily Tim’6 Family Restaurant Blyth 523-9623 in the Lord always, again 1 say Rejoice.” No only when things are good but even when things are bad, try and capture the good times. Therefore, our problems won't seem so bad. The final hymn was “We Praise Thee O God.” maw a f&wwfift® ft© ©Sian?®? The Citizen is looking for recipes for its Christmas cookbook. See page 1 for details pumpkin entries (carved and largest) to the BLVTIn) ©PTTOMOST MALLOWEEIM October 24th, 1992 between 7:00 & 8:30 p.m. at the BLYTH PUBLIC SCHOOL The Pumpkin Caper will be there to award prizes For info please call OPTIMIST HALLOWEEN PARTY on October 24 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Blyth Public School Admission free with costume Ages 12 years and under (parents are welcome) Denise More info contact Fred deBoer 523-9500 Mac Campbell Photography A name synonymous with photography for over 30 years Located in the Royal Bank Block 164 The Square, Goderich 524-7532 "Where Lasting Memories Begin” Squirrel Away Everything you need for the winter season You'll find lots of Extra Values at Rice's Store Choose from a good selection of winter clothing Insulated Coveralls Sizes up to 3XL ®45-®70 Hydro Parkas Sizes 38 - 60 Lined Work Pants jvsT Kids' Snowsuits $50.00 - $65.00 Kids' Snow Boots $15.00 & up Rice's Store 523-4426 R.R. #1 Blyth Open 6 days a week Mon. - Sat. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.