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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2019-08-15, Page 7THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2019. PAGE 7. David Kai speaks at United Church Greeting worshippers at Blyth United Church on Sunday, Aug. 11 were Lavern Clark and Marilyn Craig. Ushering were Marilyn Craig and Lavern Clark. Organist was Marilyn Scott and choir director Katie Dockstader. Rev. David Kai was guest speaker and welcomed everyone to church. He drew everyone’s attention to the announcements printed in the bulletin. Rev. Kai lit the Christ candle and the other candles on the altar table. Rev. Kai invited everyone to greet one another. The call to worship was repeated responsively. The first hymn “God, Whose Almighty Word,” was sung, followed by the opening prayer repeated in unison. For the children’s story, Rev. Kai played a song with his guitar that helps everyone to learn the ten commandments. The children’s hymn “Come In, Come In and Sit Down” was sung. The scripture reading was from Ruth 1: 1-18, the story of Ruth and Naomi. The choir sang the anthem, “In My Heart There Rings a Melody”. Rev. Kai’s message to the congregation was “Ruthless People”. The story of Ruth and Naomi begins with Naomi and her husband and two sons moving to a new country that was prosperous. The two sons married and soon Naomi’s husband died and through time her sons also died. Ruth’s daughters-in-law Orpah and Ruth said they would go back home with Naomi, but Naomi told her daughters-in-law to return to their home. Orpah did return to her home but Ruth continued to stay with Naomi. In Bible times, women were not allowed to own property. They were possessions of their husbands. Even today in some countries, women are still possessions of their husbands. Ruth and Naomi survived by gathering wheat that was left in the fields after the harvest. Ruth was faithful and loving to Naomi. We all wish that we have a Ruth in our lives. We also have to remember that God is always with us. The poem, “Footprints in the Sand”, tells us this. We are never alone, God is always with us and we always have a friend in Jesus. The offering was received followed by the offertory response “What Can I Do”, the offertory prayer, the prayers for the people, silent prayers and the singing of the Lord’s Prayer. The last hymn, “Blessed Assurance”, was sung followed by the benediction and the response “Amen.” Wash & Fold Services Blyth Laundromat 191 Westmoreland St., Blyth 519-523-9687 NEWS FROM BLYTH By Marilyn Craig Call 523-9318 From Marilyn’s Desk Feeding the chefs The Blyth Lions hosted two fundraising breakfasts over the Blyth Festival’s Bonanza weekend, the only time that four of the Festival’s five main stage shows can be caught in a two-day period. Above, the chefs enjoy the fruits of their labour during one of the breakfasts. From left: Barney Stewart, Dietmar Schroecker, Ryan Lee and John Stewart. (Hannah Dickie photo) For the first time in its 45-year history, the Blyth Festival Art Gallery will present a pre-Christmas display and sale of art and craft- related items which shoppers can take home with them the same day. In conjunction with the Blyth Festival’s production of A Huron County Christmas Carol, the gallery will be open during box office hours from Nov. 28 to Dec. 22. According to Blyth’s Kelly Stevenson, the sale co-ordinator, visitors to the holiday show and sale will have a wide array of goods from which to choose. “We’re looking for high quality work in various mediums to hopefully have a diverse offering of art to purchase and to support the Festival at the same time. Along with some who have previously shown at the gallery, we’re also hoping to get submissions from artists and artisans who may not be as familiar to the Blyth Festival audience,” she said. Each exhibiting artist will have either an eight-foot table or five feet of wall space to show their work, whether it be painting, print-making, textiles, wood, sculpture, photography, ceramics or other media. Artists interested in participating can e-mail blythfestivalartgallery@gmail.com for a poster listing details. Applications, including photographs of recent work, must be sent to that same address no later than Sept. 7, 2019. A selection committee will choose participants on the basis of quality of work and professional presentation. Artists will be contacted in regards to the status of their application shortly after. The gallery will deduct a 30 per cent commission on all sales, the proceeds of which will go to the Blyth Festival as a fundraising project. Artists will not be required to stand by their display. The public is invited to make it a point this Christmas season to attend A Huron County Christmas Carol and to stock up on gifts at the Blyth Festival Art Gallery’s holiday show and sale. It’s a great opportunity to see great theatre and to support local artists at the same time. The gallery is located next to the theatre box office in the Blyth Memorial Hall. Happy belated birthday to Ernie Phillips who celebrated Aug. 6. Happy Birthday to Graham Jackson who celebrates Aug. 16 and Brenden Howson, Aug. 17. Happy Anniversary to Bill and Bernadette Andrews who celebrate Aug. 17 and Scott and Colleen (Sal) Bromley, Aug. 19. Winners of the July 29 euchre were: first, Nancy Turner, 74 and Mae Ritchie, 69; second, Doris McClinchey, 71 and Jewel Plunkett, 67; lone hands, Edna McLellan, three and Paul Moss, three; share the wealth, Harry Smith and Diane Clark. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. with cards beginning at 1 p.m. at the Blyth Legion Hall every other Monday afternoon. There were five-and-a-half tables for the July 31 shoot party. Winners were: first, Brenda Brooks; second, Sharon Freeman; third, Joann MacDonald; most shoots, Peggy Parks; share the wealth, Peggy Parks, Liz Balser and June Thomas. Many Richmond relatives gathered at the Blyth Lions Park on Sunday, Aug. 11 for their annual picnic. The afternoon was spent reminiscing. Potluck supper was served at 5 p.m. Relatives came from LeFroy, Barrie, London, Kitchener, Belgrave, Atwood, Gowanstown and Blyth. An enjoyable afternoon was had by all. FREE Guided Walk at the Wawanosh Nature Centre Tues. Aug. 20 7:30 - 9:00 Meet in the parking lot RefreshmentsPM PM 38854 Nature Centre Rd., North Huron 519-335-3557 x 226 mvca.on.ca Brooks takes top shoots spot Gallery seeks show submissions Looking for art Blyth artist Kelly Stevenson is seeking artwork for the Blyth Festival Art Gallery’s first ever pre-Christmas art display and sale to accompany a special Christmas production at the Blyth Festival. 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