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The Citizen, 2016-03-31, Page 9THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2016. PAGE 9. Chime -in group to perform at Blyth CRC fundraiser PEOPLE AROUND BELGRAVE By Linda Campbell Call 357-2188 Student minister Brian Hymers welcomed the congregation at Knox United Church on Good Friday, March 25. He went over the announcements as printed in the bulletin. On Easter Sunday a Sunrise Service at Donnybrook Cemetery was held at 8 a.m. with breakfast at Trinity United Church at 8:30 a.m. with the regular service at Trinity United Church at 9:45 a.m. and Easter Service at Knox United Church at 11:15. Communion was served at all three services. After the call to worship read responsively Brian rang the bell three times and he brought the Christ candle into the church. "Go to Dark Gethsemane" was sung followed by the prayer of confession which was read responsively. The words of forgiveness and assurance were read pertaining to the covenant which the Lord had made. The choir anthem, "There is a Green Hill" was sung. Brian read the poem entitled "Crown of Thorns". He read the scripture passage of this day's events from John 18: 1-40. The congregation sang, "Were You There", followed A tradition unlike any other Green is the official colour of a number of events. When golf's Masters tournament is won, the winner gets a green jacket and on St. Patrick's Day, everyone wears their best green to help mark the occasion. Ryan, left, and Tyler McMichael got festive for the Belgrave Community Centre Board's wing night on the weekend of St. Patrick's Day — a night when the board hosted dozens of hungry diners at the centre that night, as the group is extremely well known throughout the community for its fabulous chicken wing dinners. (Vicky Bremner photo) Letter to the Editor Playground fundraiser gala set THE EDITOR, Throughout 2015 and into 2016 thus far has been the time for making connections! Each month has brought surprising and satisfying relationships. Not only are we talking about those close family and friends around us, but inspirational relationships with acquaintances we barely knew. This is a model of how positive partnerships can work to achieve outstanding results in a community. The Building Bridges to our Future campaign is in support of three projects being shared by Maitland River Elementary School and F.E. Madill Secondary School, both located in Wingham. These projects, when combined, will create outstanding and accessible outdoor athletic, playground and learning facilities for students in our schools, for sports teams and for individuals in the community. This committee was formed out of necessity. Without a group of dedicated volunteers to drive fundraising efforts, this project simply would not happen. There are no provisions for any public funding for these kinds of facilities that are such an integral aspect of our lives. In support of this initiative, the volunteer organizing committee is holding a gala dinner and auction this spring. The response has been overwhelmingly positive to the April 30 event. Already over 250 of the available 300 tickets have been sold. Sponsorships along with the donations of intriguing live auction items, interesting silent auction items, and tempting raffle baskets have been very generous. From its infancy, this project has had an intense focus on accessibility. It was literally unexpectedly injected with a huge dose of passion when one of our own community member's lives, Madill teacher and Blyth -area resident Julie Sawchuk, was directly impacted. Julie will be the keynote speaker at the gala dinner and auction on a spring evening in April. Julie's story of facing and overcoming challenges is a book you cannot put down! Her blogs and the people she has touched are fascinating. Other guests include David Greig, a past Madill athlete, and now a paralympic coach and David Willsie, Canadian rugby gold medalist paralympic champion. However, this exciting initiative represents more than simply an event. It models for a community and especially for the young people in it, many positive messages; it radiates collaboration, inclusion and perseverance. The many Building Bridges to our Future campaign committee members have reached out to form new collaborative partnerships in an effort to ensure benefits for as many community members and organizations possible. The goal is to have up-to-date facilities that the entire community will find attractive and welcoming to use. Please support the Building Bridges to Our Future campaign. This is an excellent opportunity to invest in a community initiative that will benefit people of all ages. It is a gala event, but more than that, it is a celebration of an incredible community. The excitement is contagious. It is not too late for you to be involved. Visit www.BB2F.com for more information. Building Bridges to Our Future Committee MEETING NOTICE Municipality of Morris-Turnberry The upcoming meetings for the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry will be held: Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. Regular Council Meeting Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. Regular Council Meeting by Brian reading from John 19: 1- 42. He extinguished the Christ Candle and wrapped it in linen cloth and placed it in the tomb. In Luke 23: 32-34 two other men, both of them criminals, was also led out to be put to death with Jesus. When they came to the place called "The Skull", they crucified Jesus there and the two criminals, one on his right and the other on his left, — Jesus said, Forgive them, Father! They don't know what they are doing." Just like the criminals who asked Jesus for help as he was being crucified, we too can ask for help and be saved. The closing hymn, "In the Quiet Curve of Evening" was sung as the congregation made their way forward for the anointing under the cross and leaving the church quietly, concluded the service. Student minister Brian Hymers welcomed the congregation on Easter Sunday, March 27. The introit, "This is the Day that God Has Made" was sung followed by the return of the Christ Candle, lit and carried from the back of the church. After the call to worship read responsively, the opening hymn, "Welcome, Happy Morning" was sung followed by the choir anthem; Hodie ("Today") Laudamus. The words of scripture were from I Corinthians 15: 19-26, Psalm 118 read responsively and Acts 10: 34- 43. Communion was celebrated. The children's hymn, "Halla Loo Song" was sung and the children gathered in the front pew and Brian read John 20: 1-18 pertaining to the "Empty Tomb". After the hymn of response, "The Day of Resurrection" was sung and the offering was collected and dedicated. the closing hymn, "Jesus Christ is Risen Today" was sung and the benediction and blessing, "Go Now In Peace" concluded the service. On Monday, April 4 at 4 p.m. the Huron Perth Presbyterial UCW. Spring Fling is in Londesborough United Church with guest speaker Bev Hagendorn, Stratford, speaking on Shelterlink with special music by the Snell family. North Huron UCW is in charge of the closing worship. The UCW meeting is on Tuesday, April 5 at 2 p.m. at the home of Nancy Folkard. Roll call will be an item from your clothes closet that you've been keeping and an item in good condition, that you no longer need or want. On April 10 at 7 p.m. at the Christian Reformed Church, Blyth is an entertaining evening of music to raise funds for Room To Grow to help support pregnant and new mothers. The Chime -in group from Knox United, Belgrave will have two sets of music. Come and enjoy. Donna Shaw had her family home for Easter and everyone enjoyed a noon meal on Good Friday, March 25. Ross and Barbara Anderson held a family Easter gathering on Saturday, March 26 at their home. There were 18 people present with the women preparing the meal. FROM BELGRAVE Get Your Message AROUND THE WORLD IMMEDIATELY 10 - If you have important papers that need to go somewhere FAST ... use THE CITIZEN'S FAX MACHINE! Our fax machine can contact any other fax machine, in the world, instantly. We offer this service for a cost of $1.00 per printed sheet. Our fax number, is also your number, so use it to receive your messages at $1.00 per sheet. WE CAN RECEIVE 24 HRS. PER DAY! This service is only available in our Blyth office . tiien eGl 14 92 ti.. �� Lit4