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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1997-03-19, Page 9Rev. Hobden speaks of new life Greetings worshippers at Knox United Church, Belgrave on Sunday, March 16 were Kim and Gary McArtcr and family. Rev. Mary Jane Hobden wel comed everyone on a crisp and calm morning, after a blustery, snowy day on Saturday. For song-time the congregation sang Spirit, Spirit, of Gentleness and How Great Thou Art, followed by the Call to Worship, Prayer of Approach and the Prayer of of Confession in unison. The hymn of Praise was There is a Green Hill. The Hebrew scriptures were taken from Jeremiah 31: 31-34. Before the children's story, the congregation joined in singing Children of the Heavenly Father. The children gathered in the front pew and Rev. Hobden continued on with "The Rainbow Grows". She added the word questions and the colour orange and asked the children if they ever ask a question and maybe not get an answer. People ask Jesus questions, she said, and Jesus asked God Family gathers for baptism Stacey Hallahan, infant daughter of Kent and Julie Hallahan, was baptized on Sunday, March 9 at Sacred Heart Church in Wingham. Godparents are Christine Hallahan and Bill Gulutzen. Grandparents attending the baptismal were Ron and Ella Shaw of Wingham, Bill and Marguerite Hallahan of Blyth. Other friends and relatives also attended the 12:30 p.m. ceremony. Luncheon followed at the Hallahan home. Teressa and Stanley Jones have returned home after travelling by bus to Washington and Myrtle Beach touring Kentucky Horse Farms, as well as other interesting attractions. Margaret Wide and Kimberly and Trevor of Hamilton visited for a couple of days last week at the home of Garner and Alice Nicholson. Colleen Irwin, Adam, Abby, and Alex of Port Carling spent a few days over the March Break at Betty Irwin's. Ashley Irwin of Ashfield Twp. spent a week's holidays in the March Break at her grandmother's Hullett council It was budget time for Hullett Twp. council as they considered several at the March 4 meeting. The budgets for Blyth and Dis trict Community Centre and Blyth- Hullett Landfill Site, with Hullett's share set at $17,373.60 and $21,040.50, respectively, were accepted. Councillors would not accept the Clinton Fire Area Board budget until phrases dealing with assess ment arc removed. A bylaw amending the zoning symbol for Part Lot 12, Cone. 11, from General Agriculture (AG1) to Agriculture Small Holding-special Provisions (AG4-8), was passed. Councillor David Armstrong declared a conflict of interest before the motion was considered. Council accepted a quote from Bluewater Office Equipment to supply a photocopier at a monthly rental fee of $150, plus taxes and service contract, for the year. Accounts totalling $87,559.73 were approved for payment. questions. "God likes us to ask questions and understand what is going on. Are we doing what God wants us to?" Questions, she said, will help them to remember, choices, promises, forgiveness. After the children's prayer the children adjourned to Sunday School. Psalm selection was Psalm 51:1- 12 and the Gospel lesson was taken from John 12; 20-33. The hymn before the sermon was When I Survey. The sermon followed the theme of the children's story. People must ask themselves, what in their lives must they change in order that a new spirit will be bom in them. Rev. Hobden said spring is a sign of new life and new beginnings. Jeremiah told the people that each one would die for their sins. The good news was the news of a covenant that God would forgive the people's sins if they prayed and asked for forgiveness. The cup is the new covenant made in Christ. Betty Irwin. A ham/turkey bingo will be held on Tuesday, March 25 at the Women's Institute Hall in Belgrave. Doors open at 7 p.m. with the bingo starting at 7:30 p.m. This is being sponsored by the Grade 8 EWPS students. Candace Chaffe is the new welcome wagon hostess for brides- to-be, new babies, and new people moving into the community. Contact Candace at 357-1979. This is for Wingham, Belgrave, Blue vale and the Whitechurch area. Newcomers to the village of Belgrave who would like to have an introduction written in the Blyth or Wingham paper call Linda Campbell at 357-2188. Il would be an ideal way of helping people get to know you. On Wednesday, March 26 there is a Christian Education Committee meeting in the basement of Knox CLOTHING FOR HIM AND HER Thank you Blyth, Brussels & Area We have had a great first year! 7 GUESS? <K Option 1 Buy one - Get the second 50" off (—roe value ot less) PRIVATE MEMBER Looking Forward to providing you with "All the Brand Names You Want" in the future! 11 Victoria St., Clinton 482-1555 Exercising the mind After filling up on roast beef and all the trimmings, dozens of people enjoyed games of euchre at Duff's United Church, Walton. The March 12 event was put on by the UCW. Joyce Vincent and Tracy Robinson look up the offering, followed by the offertory song All 1'hat I am. Candace Chaffc and Kendra Hopper were in charge of the nursery. Following The Lord's Prayer, the closing hymn was O Jesus 1 Have Promised and the commissioning three fold amen "Go Now In Peace" brought the morning worship to a close. After the singing of grace, chosen by Elizabeth Procter, the congregation adjourned downstairs for lunch and a social lime. Anyone having pictures of church activities, or if they take any in the near future, let Rev. Hobden know. These could be used in the church directory. Newsletter items are to be to Rev. Hobden by Sunday, March 30. The Calvin Brick UCW is meeting at the home of Betty Ross at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 18. Bill Coultcs will be speaking and showing slides from his trip to Korea. United Church at 7:30 p.m. Interested Sunday School teachers are invited to attend. Congratulations to Jack and Mary Taylor who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, March 15. An open house was held at the Belgrave Community Centre in the afternoon from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Taylor families attending the celebration came from Ripley, New Hamburg, Toronto, Mitchell, St. John's, Newfoundland, London and Sarnia. After the open house a delicious family dinner was held in the Knox United Church basement with the United Church Women catering to it. Ron Taylor of St. John's, Newfoundland spent two weeks holidays at his parent's Jack and Mary Taylor and visited with relatives and friends. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19,1997 PAGE 9. B elgraveThe news from Compiled by Linda Campbell Phone 357-2188 32 play games of shoot at community centre The seniors bowling scores for Wednesday, March 12 were: George Michie, 153, 103, 134; Ken Saxton, 168, 163, 203; Bob Corbert, 175, 148, 131; Laura Johnston, 97, 175; Mabel Wheeler, 167, 148; Ivy Cloakey, 139, 143; Louise Bosman, 134, 157; Doris Michie, 135, 138; Judy Gaunt, 147, 119; Evelyn Galbraith, 145, 114. Euchre was held at the Women's Institute Hall on Wednesday, March 12. Winners were: high lady, Audrey Edgar; second high lady, Edith Coultes; lone hands, Louise Bosman; low lady, Agnes Bieman; high man, Kay McCormick; second high man, Bob Grasby; lone hands, Harvey Edgar; low man, Doug Hemmingway. There will be euchre again on Wednesday, March 19 at 8 p.m. There were eight tables of shoot in play at the Belgrave Community Centre on Friday, March 14. Winners were: high lady, Lois Do snakes have eyelashes? As a matter of fact, snakes don't have eyelashes; they don't even have eyelids! So, what keeps their eyes from getting dirty as they slither around in the sand? Snakes have see-through scales called spectacles, which are like windows covering their eyes. That's why they look as if they're trying to hypnotize us - they can't blink! 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