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Visitors from British Columbia trace family history
The village was saddened to hear
that a long-time resident of Blyth
had passed away. Murray Siertsema
passed away on Saturday, Sept. 24.
Our sympathy is extended to Doreen
and family, as well as his extended
family.
Happy birthday to Ty Fraser who
celebrates Sept. 30.
Many relatives and friends
gathered at the Crystal Palace in
Mitchell to honour Joye and Murray
Kane, Fullarton on their 60th
wedding anniversary. Everyone
enjoyed reminiscing and renewing
old friendships. Everyone enjoyed a
delicious meal served by the
Thamesview UCW.
Brock and Janis Vodden had
interesting visitors last week
especially since some of their
ancestors were part of the group that
started the Presbyterian Church in
Blyth.
Serving up dessert
A handful of high school students lent a helping hand Saturday night at the Londesborough
Community Hall for the Londesborough United Church annual pork chop supper. Plenty were
in attendance for this annual tradition that marks the beginning of fall. From left: Faith Allen,
Claire Scrimgeour, Teag Brohman and Brendan Popp. (Vicky Bremner photo)
Two ladies from British Columbia
spent Saturday night to Wednesday
morning at the Blyth Inn. Each day,
they did research at The Repository
of Blyth History with Brock and
Janis (Morritt) Vodden, and made
side trips to the Huron County
Museum, and the Goderich and
Seaforth Libraries. They were
researching Thomas and Joshua
Ritchey (Ritchie) sons of James
Ritchey (Ritchie) who lived in East
Wawanosh and Blyth. Some of them
were part of a group who got the
Presbyterian Church going on
Dinsley Street in Blyth. Thomas and
family left for Manitoba in the Fall
of 1879 with a Greenway Party from
Centralia.
The British Columbia ladies were
pleased to find information about
their families and the communities
in which they had lived. They were
also surprised to find such wonderful
restaurants in a small village —
Blyth. As they were leaving they
mentioned The Queens Bakery and
Part II Bistro where Peter Gusso had
created a farewell dinner they would
always remember.
Camp Menesetung is hosting a
turkey supper on Saturday, Oct. 1
from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Adults $16,
children 6-10 $8 and children under
five are free. For more details visit
www.campmenesetung.ca
The Blyth Legion Monday
afternoon euchre has started up for
the fall. There were five -and -a -half
tables in play for the Sept. 19 euchre.
Winners were: ladies' first, tied,
Lillian Appleby and Alma Finnigan,
77; ladies' lone hands, tied, Cheryl
McDonald and Jane Glousher, three;
men's first, Bush Whittard, 75;
Rev. Clark baptizes two into the church
Greeting worshippers at Blyth
United Church on Sunday, Sept. 25
were Nicole Kerr and Marilyn Craig.
Ushering were Nancy Hakkers and
Nicole Kerr. The congregation
welcomed Floyd Herman back as
guest organist and Katie Dockstader
was choir director. Fred Hakkers ran
the Power Point.
Barb Richmond welcomed
everyone to church and drew
attention to the announcements
printed in the bulletin. Special
mention was that the ladies will be
making meat pies on Oct. 5. They
are always looking for help so come
out and enjoy the fellowship.
Rev. Clark invited everyone to
greet one another. The scripture
reading was from Genesis 39. Rev.
Clark explained the scripture
reading (the story of Joseph being
sold into slavery) to the children.
Gwen Papple invited Pauline and
Christopher Marschall to bring their
children Liam Christopher and Piper
Emma to the front to be baptized.
Rev. Clark invited the children in
the congregation to come to the
front. He gave each child a glass of
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water to pour into the baptismal font
and then asked them to put their
hands over the water to bless it. Rev.
Clark baptized Piper and Liam
and introduced them to
the congregation.
Rev. Clark's message to the
congregation was "Life is a
Pilgrimage." All of us are on a
pilgrimage or a journey. People have
been on a pilgrimage for centuries. A
pilgrimage means saying good bye
to people and to things. You can only
take what you can carry.
Parenthood is a pilgrimage, first it
is just you, then there are two of you
and then along comes a baby and the
whole journey changes. We have to
find ourselves and when we trust in
God we will find our way in this
world.
The next hymn "We are Pilgrims"
was followed by the receiving of the
offering, the offertory response
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"Grant Us God the Grace," the
offertory prayer, the prayers for the
people, silent prayers and the
singing of the Lord's Prayer. The last
hymn "Just As I Am" was followed
by the benediction and the singing of
"Go Now in Peace." Everyone was
invited for coffee, treats and
fellowship before going home.
second, Elaine Worsell, 68 and
men's lone hands, Jewel Plunkett,
four. The next Monday afternoon
euchre will be on Oct. 3 at 1 p.m. in
the Legion Hall.
Legion Week was this past week
and one of the celebrations was a
night of euchre. Winners were: first
lady, Nancy Turner; second, Dorothy
Carter; ladies' most lone hands, Mae
Ritchie; men's first, Ric McBurney;
second, Jewel Plunkett; men's lone
hands, tied, Kay Hesselwood and
Jane Smyth. Everyone enjoyed cake
and refreshments after an exciting
game of cards.
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I will hold you up with My righteous right hand!
("Every Day!" Author unknown, 1872)
"Having obtained help from God --I continue until this day." Acts 26:22
This is the testimony of the great apostle of the Gentiles. Many were the
perils to which he was exposed, and many were the hardships which he
endured --but he was borne up and carried through them all by the help of
God his Saviour.
Just so, He who was the Helper of the great apostle --is the Helper of the
feeblest child in His family, or the weakest lamb in His flock. He is your
Helper, beloved Christian reader! He who has redeemed you, not with
corruptible things, such as silver and gold, but with His precious blood --
will assuredly afford you seasonable aid. Look then to Him in the
discharge of your daily duties --for all needful wisdom and strength.
In domestic cares and trials --remember that your Helper is near.
In every hour of weakness and sorrow --cast yourself on His sustaining
grace.
In the hour of your extremity, when human help avails nothing --then cling
to Him, and listen to Him as He says,
"Do not be afraid, for I am with you!
Do not be discouraged, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you.
I will hold you up with My righteous right hand!" Isaiah 41:10
May this be your daily prayer, "Hold me up --and I shall be safe!"
Psalm 119:117
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