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The true recipe for miserable existence!
(James Alexander,“Consolation” 1852)
“Father, if You are willing, please take this cup of suffering away from Me.
Nevertheless, I want Your will to be done, not Mine!” Luke 22:42
The first law of true religion is submission to God’s will. Where it does not exist,
there is no piety, and just as truly there is no tranquility of soul.
What a hideous sight to see a human creature in full rebellion against God’s
providence... repining at His allotments, fighting against His dispensations, and
cursing His judgments!
The true recipe for miserable existence is this: Quarrel with Providence. When
God means to make us happy, He teaches us submission--a resignation of
everything into His hands, and an acknowledgment whatever He does is wisest
and best.
O how sweetly even afflictions fall, when there is such a temper to receive them!
“Shall we receive good at the hands of the Lord, and shall we not receive evil?”
Such dispositions tend to stillness of soul; and even amidst chastisement there is
internal quiet.
“It is a very great attainment to lie passive in God’s hands, and know no will but
His!” (Alexander Smellie)
“It is the LORD. Let Him do what seems good to Him.” 1 Samuel 3:18
“Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I shall return there. The
LORD gave and the LORD has taken away. Blessed be the name of the LORD!”
Job 1:21
“May the Lord’s will be done.” Acts 21:14
A Grace Gem
Submitted by: Immanuel United Reformed Church,
Listowel, ON 519-291-1956
Township of
North Huron
Meeting Notice
Council of the Township of North Huron will be holding a
Strategic Planning Meeting on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at
5:00 p.m. For further information, please contact the
Municipal Office at 519-357-3550.
WATCH FOR THE 2015
PHONE BOOK
The Citizen’s 2015 Phone Book will be delivered
in the Flyer Package Thursday, April 23 to all
homes in the following areas.
• AUBURN
• BLYTH
• BRUSSELS
• CLINTON
• GODERICH
• GORRIE
• LISTOWEL
• WINGHAM
LISTINGS FOR:
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• AUBURN
• BLYTH
• BRUSSELS
• CLINTON
• GODERICH
• GORRIE
• LISTOWEL
• WINGHAM
LISTINGS FOR:
Anyone wanting additional Phone Books can pick them up
at either the Brussels or Blyth office after April 30.
Auburn and rural routes
Blyth and rural routes
Brussels and rural routes
Belgrave and rural route
Bluevale and rural routes
Ethel and rural route
Londesborough and rural route
Walton and rural routes
Wingham — rural routes 3, 4, 5 only
April 17 marks cooking event
We’re sorry to hear that Elsie
Walsh has had a fall and is in Clinton
Public Hospital. We wish her a
speedy recovery.
Happy birthday to Kayden
MacDonald who celebrates April 16;
Colin Howson, April 18; Bryce
Glousher, April 19; Nancy McInnes
and Gayle Poore, April 21 and Paul
Craig, Waterloo and Sheila Moore,
April 22.
The Community Kitchen is Friday
April 17 at Blyth United Church
starting at 9 a.m. Come out and have
fun learning how to cook.
Toonie Tuesday is on Tuesday,
April 21 at Trinity Anglican Church
in Blyth from 11:30 a.m until 12:30
p.m. This month’s menu is meat
loaf, mashed potatoes, salad and
dessert. Come out and enjoy the
delicious food and fellowship.
Soup, bun and movie night is on
Thursday, April 23. The meal begins
at 6 p.m. with homemade soup, buns
and dessert and the movie starts at
6.45 p.m. Free will offering. The
movie this week is a comedy. The
night is an evening of food and
entertainment for the whole
community. Come and join us for
supper or just the movie.
Come out and have some fun
helping to clean up Camp
Menesetung on Saturday, May 2,
from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. rain or shine.
This is an opportunity to get the
grounds ready and prepare the cabins
and buildings for summer campers.
Lunch is provided. This is a way for
students to get some volunteer hours.
Contact Barb Knox for more
information at knobar12@gmail.com
or call 519-523-4290.
By Marilyn
Craig
Call
523-9318
From Marilyn’s Desk
Howling
The Blyth Festival Singers presented “Songs of Wartime
and Peace” at Memorial Hall on Sunday afternoon and
received a little help from the Howlin’ Dog Vintage Jazz
Band on several numbers. The tribute concert
commemorated the 70th anniversary of the end of World
War II. (Vicky Bremner photo)
Last day for church
beef pie orders set
Greeting worshippers at Blyth
United Church on Sunday, April 12
were Tom Cronin and Terry
Richmond. Ushering were Tom
Cronin, Lissa Kolkman and Mary
Lou Stewart. Floyd Herman was
music director and Fred Hakkers ran
the power point.
Emily Phillips welcomed
everyone to church and drew
attention to the many
announcements printed in the
bulletin and that had been running
on the power point. She drew special
attention that the ladies are only
making meat pies one more time on
April 29 for beef pies. If you need to
order please call Joann MacDonald
at 519-523-9247. These will be the
last pies until fall as the ladies are
taking a much-deserved rest,
although they will be making fruit
pies during the summer.
Emily invited everyone to greet
one another with a high five and a
good morning. The hymn “Hey
Now! Sing Hallelujah” was sung
followed by the call to worship
repeated responsively. Cayden Lee
and Taylor and Bo Wharton assisted
Emily in lighting the candles on the
altar table. The opening prayer was
Nominations sought for award
Once again, The Citizen is seeking
nominations for its annual Citizen of
the Year award. With the deadline of
April 30 approaching, nominations
are wanted for one outstanding
resident from Blyth and one from
Brussels, as well as those
communities’ surrounding villages,
to recognize for their hard work and
service.
To nominate someone outstanding
from the community for this award,
which will be the 30th year of it,
please e-mail the name of your
nominee to
editor@northhuron.on.ca, as well as
a brief description of why the
nominee is deserving of recognition,
or find the nomination form on page
10 of this week’s edition.
With a strongly-rooted community
history, The Citizen celebrates its
chance to annually honour residents
who have made a difference in the
lives of other residents. The Citizen
of the Year awards have a deep
tradition of recognizing the absolute
best people this area has to offer.
Past winners for the Blyth and area
Citizen of the Year are: Marian
Hallahan, 2014; Barbara Bosman,
2013; Steve Howson, 2012; Kay
Hesselwood, 2011; Jean Nethery,
2010; Brock and Janis Vodden,
2009; Joe Hallahan, 2008; Janice
Henry, 2007; Lois van Vliet, 2006;
Don “Barney” Stewart, 2005; Steven
Sparling, 2004; Bev Blair and
Thelma Johnston, 2003; Lavern
Clark, 2002; Charlie Shaw, 2001;
Murray Siertsema, 2000; Robb
Finch, Dave Cook, Brent
Scrimgeour and Doug Walker, 1999;
Betty Battye, 1998; Janet Amos,
1997; John Stewart, 1996; Don
Scrimgeour, 1995; Helen Gowing,
1994; Margaret Caldwell, 1993; Bill
and Maxine Seers, 1992; Dr.
Richard Street, 1991; Simon
Hallahan, 1990; Margaret Whyte,
1989; Winona McDougall, 1987;
Frank and Cenetta Bainton, 1986
and Evalena Webster, 1985.
Past winners for the Brussels and
area Citizen of the Year are: Dave
Stephenson, 2014; Yvonne Knight,
2013; Jim and Lois Lee, 2012;
Cathrine Campbell, 2011; Jim Prior,
2010; Rene Richmond, 2009; Nora
Stephenson and Fran Bremner,
2008; Doug McArter, 2007; Phyllis
Mitchell, 2006; Clara Blake, 2005;
Jeff and Cathy Cardiff, 2004; Kathy
Bridge, 2003; Jo-Ann McDonald,
2002; Nelva and Spence Scott, 2001;
Lyle and Alice Brothers, 2000; Beth
Earl, 1999; Neil McGavin, 1998;
Leona Armstrong, 1997; Audrey
Cardiff, 1996; Frank Thompson,
1995; Joanne King, 1994; Howard
Bernard, 1993; George Langlois,
1992; Betty Graber, 1991; Bessie
Johnston, 1990; Ida Evans, 1989;
Jack Bryans, 1987; Wayne Lowe,
1986 and Cal Krauter, 1985.
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