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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1994-11-23, Page 3THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1994. PAGE 3. Group Committee reviews activities to date 1st Blyth Group Committee met Nov. 14 at the Blyth Public School. Beaver, Cub, and Scout sections made reports on their activities since registration in September. There was a good turnout in all three sections for Boy Scout Apple Day, Oct. 22. Apples were pur­ chased from Boyd Taylor, who was thanked for his donation to the fundraiser. Blyth, Londesboro and Auburn were canvassed for a total of $485. The generosity of the communities is appreciated by Group Committee and the partici­ pating boys. All sections participated in the annual Nov. 11 Remembrance Day United marks Christ Sun. Blyth United Church Nov. 20 was Christ the King Sunday; the seasonal colour, white. It was the final Sunday of the Church (Lunar) calendar, with next Sunday, Nov. 27 being the first Sunday of Advent. Greeters were Bill and Brenda Burkholder. Ushers were Pat Brigham and family. Phyllis Boak, director of music was organist and Erica Clark, pianist. Rev. Stephen Huntley, opened the service with Call to Worship followed by the hymn Praise My Soul the King of Heaven. This was followed by Assurance of Pardon and Prayer of Confession. 1 am a New Creation was sung in unison with Rev. Huntley accompanying on the guitar. For the children’s message, Rev. Huntley printed on a clipboard the words, burger, castle, bed, lion and Jesus. He asked the children what word would go with all those words? He told them that the word King would. Burger King, King of the castle, King size bed, King of the jungle, and Jesus the King. He said, "Most of our king idols don't last as they come and go like the king of rock and roll. Jesus our King lasts forever." Psalm 93 was, "The Lord is King". The choir anthem was entitled, Heaven Came Down and Glory Filled My Soul, accompanied by Phyllis Boak on the organ. The New Testament Lesson, from Revelations 1: 46-8, was read by Fred Hakkers. The gospel lesson, from John 18: 33-37 was read by the minister. Rev. Huntley delivered a sermon entitled, "Who is in Charge?" He said, "The patriarch of the family represents stability. Who is in charge when the light goes out in your life or when your life is in chaos? Christ, our King is always in charge or in control." "Even the future King of the British Empire is controversial and more debatable in Australia, but the monarchy still exists for now and likely will despite who reigns. Jesus, King of Kings - His reign has no end," he said. Hymn No. 385, Jesus Shall Reign was sung. Minute for Missions was read by Kristy Caldwell. The topic was, "Comforting Those who Mourn." She told about two first year students, Carol and Albert at Brach University in St. Catharines who were informed of untimely deaths of a loved one, one being her mother and the other a close family member. In the midst of heavy school work the two found it difficult to work through their grief. Pastoral care and counselling Continued on page 20 Service at the Memorial Hall in Blyth. Beavers who registered last year for the Beavcree at the SkyDome will be treated to an evening of entertainment at the opening ceremonies, Nov. 26. Blyth will be paired with Whitby for the weekend. Locally Blyth Beavers are exchanging letters with the Beaver Colony in Brussels. Prior to Nov. 1 the cubs were shown a video about World War II. John Battye was also present at the meeting to talk to the boys about the meaning of Remembrance Day. At the Nov. 15 Cub meeting the boys assembled terrariums. For the Ladies in waiting Busy in the kitchen for the Noon Luncheon, Christmas Craft and Bake Sale this past Sunday in Blyth Memorial Hall, members of the Legion Ladies Auxilliary are eagerly anticipating the unpacking of the new dishwasher, towards which the proceeds of the event are going. Checking out the new appliance were, from left: Deb Stryker, Mildred Ament, Brenda Finlayson and Vai Pethick. Blyth People Six tables of lost heir were in play at Blyth Memorial Hall on Wednesday evening. Winners were: high lady, Mary Walden; high gent, Edythe Giousher, playing as a man; low lady, Gene Snell; low gent, Elaine Snell. As the annual senior citizens dinner is being held at the hall next Wednesday evening, cards will be played in the basement of the hall following the dinner. Visitors at Alvin and Gene Snel­ l's on Friday were Jeff and Aileen Whittig of Kitchener and Mary Walden. Audrey and Kim Timpani of Aylmer visited on Sunday with Alvin and Gene Snell. At the North Wellington Music Festival held in Palmerston, on Nov. 18, Dane Corneil placed first, with a mark of 88 in the piano solo class. Congratulations Dane! Winners of euchre Nov. 7 were: high lady, June Fothergill; high man, Harvey Dolmage; ladies' lone hands, Clara Rinn; men's lone hands, Lloyd Appleby; ladies' low, Diane Raynor; men's low, John Hcssclwood. On Nov. 14, the winners were: high lady, June Fothergill; high man, Klaus DeJong; ladies' lone hands, Geraldine Dale; men's lone hands, Lloyd Appleby; ladies' low, Marjorie East; and men's low, Clara Rinn. next two meetings they will be making bird houses, and finishing plans for their Christmas campout, Dec. 9-10. Friday night the boys will be sleeping in the gym at the Blyth Public School. Saturday they will be outdoors for a hike at the Hullett Wildlife Area, and will also try their hand at fishing at the hatchery run by Gloria and Dave Hedley. Three boys from the Scout Section assisted the Legion with their poppy drive prior to Remembrance Day. Scouts are now planning to camp at the,farm of Phil Garlock Nov. 25-27. They also would like to visit a pheasant farm, "Whatever it takes to make your Christmas special" Wilson's Health & Gift Centre, Blyth, Ont. Sears Catalogue Agent For 40 years, Sears has been proud to serve your needs. And we look forward to serving you for 40 more. But, more than anything, we’re committed to helping you have a Merry Christmas. If there's anything we can do to make your season special, please ask. 1-800-267-3277 Local Inquiry: 523-4371 swim at the Vanastra pool, and visit a farm that raises elk. Bluewater Regional Conference was held Nov. 19 at the Norwell District Secondary School in Palmerston. It was an opportunity to meet people from many of the 10 districts that make up the Bluewater Region, and to gain information on a variety of topics, from crafts and the outdoors, to quartermastering, astronomy, and crisis intervention. Group Committee was informed that Chris Knox has applied to go to the World Jamboree in Holland, Aug. 1-11, 1995. Chris has been active in Scouting in Blyth for six Thelma &, Jim Wilson Drop in for your Christmas Catalogue. Or, if you already have one, just drop in for a visit. Expect more from Sears years. This is the second year that he has served as Activity Leader for the Cub Pack. NOTICE OF NOMINATION MEETING TAKE NOTICE that the Huron Progressive Conservative Association Is holding its NOMINATION MEETING on Wednesday, November 30, 1994. Delegates to this meeting will be given the opportunity to select, by ballot, the Candidate for the anticipated Provincial Election. The Meeting will begin with credentialllng beginning at 6:30 p.m., and the program beginning at 7:30 p.m. The location Is the South Huron Recreation Centre, Exeter, Ontario. For further information or details about this meeting, please feel free to contact any Municipal Chair, Executive Member, or any of the following numbers in your area (357-3518, 524-9546, 527-0137, 235-0458 or 1-800-465-5143).