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The Citizen, 2013-08-01, Page 3THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 2013. PAGE 3. The Citizen is closed for summer holidays and there will be no paper August 8th The Blyth Office will reopen Monday, August 12 at 9 am The Brussels Office will reopen Monday, August 12 at 10 am 413 Queen St., Blyth 519-523-4792 541 Turnberry St., Brussels 519-887-9114 Have a safe and fun summer Clinic didn’t hit quota Canadian Blood Services held its annual Blyth Blood Drive on July 25 as well as the kickoff for the Sirens 4 Life campaign, which was geared to helping emergency services personnel fight low blood stores during the summer season. However, the event didn’t go as planned according to John Elliott, the driving force behind having the event in Blyth for the past three years. “We didn’t meet the quota,” Elliott said. “We didn’t have the turnout we were hoping for, and some people who did come out weren’t able to give.” Elliott, who hoped offering trophies to the businesses and community (other than the host Blyth) who rolled up their sleeves and donated the most would inspire higher numbers, said that due to high expectations with the blood clinic and the campaign kick-off, there was a higher quota than last year despite the clinic running for two fewer hours and things just didn’t work out. While Elliott said that, if it were up to him, the clinic will still run next year, he said he hadn’t heard one way or another. In previous years, it had been suggested if the quota wasn’t met, the clinic might not be held the following year. Elliott hopes that doesn’t come to pass. “It took some effort to get this program running,” he said. “I would hate to see it go because we didn’t get enough support.” Elliott said that, despite advertising and plenty of local coverage, people said after the fact they just weren’t aware of it. To combat that, he hopes people get more involved next year, even if they can’t give blood. “We have to encourage everyone that can to donate blood,” he said. “Even those that can’t donate blood can still receive it if they ever need to. We need everyone to either donate or to get their friends and family to donate.” Elliott said that while whole blood is likely the product most known and used, the blood from clinics is used to make all sorts of blood-related products. He went on to say that even if people don’t know what the products are, their lives may still depend on them. Search the Scriptures! (Charles Spurgeon) “Now the Bereans were of more noble character than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and searched the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true.” Acts 17:11 The Greek word translated search signifies a strict, close, diligent, curious search- -the kind men make when they are seeking gold, or hunters when they are in pursuit of game. We must not be content with giving a superficial glance to one or two chapters--but with the candle of the Spirit we must deliberately seek out the meaning of the Word. Holy Scripture requires searching--much of it can only be learned by careful study. There is milk for babies--but also meat for strong men. The rabbis wisely say that a mountain of matter hangs upon every word. The person who merely skims the Book of God will not profit from it. We must dig and mine until we obtain the treasure! The door of the Word only opens to the key of diligence. The Scriptures demand to be searched. They are the writings of God, bearing the divine stamp and imprimatur--who shall dare to treat them casually? To despise them is to despise the God who wrote them. God forbid that any of us should allow our Bibles to become witnesses against us in the great day of account! The Word of God will repay searching. God does not ask us to sift through a mountain of chaff with only here and there a grain of wheat in it--but filled with hidden treasures. Scripture grows upon the student. It is full of surprises. Under the teaching of the Holy Spirit, to the searching eye--it glows with splendor of revelation, like a vast temple paved with gold and roofed with rubies, emeralds, and all kinds of priceless gems! Finally, the Scriptures reveal Jesus: “These very Scriptures testify about Me!” No more powerful motive can be urged upon Bible readers than this: He who finds Jesus finds life, Heaven, and all things. Happy are they who, in searching the Bible, discover their Saviour! A Grace Gem Submitted by: Immanuel United Reformed Church, Listowel, ON 519-291-1956 Best bleeders John Elliott, centre, handed out awards for the company and village that donated the most during a recent blood clinic. Sparling’s Propane, represented by Judy Lajeunesse, right, was the business that donated the most and Belgrave, represented by Janice Marks, left, was the community that donated the most. (Denny Scott photo) Douglas explains Kids in the Kitchen camp to church Greeting worshippers at Blyth United Church on Sunday, July 28 was Gwen Papple. Ushering were David Onn and Wanita Bibok. Floyd Herman was music director. Kathy Douglas and the Kids in the Kitchen were in charge of the service. Kathy drew everyone’s attention to the announcements printed in the bulletin. Kathy thanked the congregation for letting the Kids in the Kitchen in the Kitchen SummerDay Camp use the kitchen and thechurch basement for their camp lastweek.The call to worship was repeated responsively followed by the singing of the first hymn, “Morning Has Broken”. The opening prayer followed the prayer of confession repeated in unison. The next hymn was, “All Who Hunger.” Floyd Herman gave the history of the choir’s anthem, “Have You Talked to the Man Upstairs”. It was first sung on the Arthur Godfrey Show by four brothers. Soon after two of the brothers died in a plane crash and the two that were left sang this song at their brothers’ funeral. The scripture was from Luke 10: 38-42. Kathy Douglas’ message to the congregation was “Dance/ Song.” In the scripture Martha and Mary were sisters but very different sisters. Martha was always busy with her many tasks to be done and Mary was very laid back and quiet. The scripture is telling us that we should have a busy time as well as a peaceful time in our lives. God means us to have relationships in our lives and to have a balance. There are four quadrants in our life: intellectual, physical, emotional and spiritual. Sometimes when we arestressed out we should look at thefour quadrants and see which one isout of order. Kathy commented on what the Kids in the Kitchen Summer Day Camp was all about. The kids learned to read recipes and what happened if the recipe wasn’t read properly. They also learned that the food that comes from our gardens may have worms or critters because it is not sprayed, where the fruits and vegetables we get in the store have been treated. They learned to make jam and biscuits and many other things. The kids found out that the church provides us with a safe place to come. We should be kind to one another and share what we know. We give thanks for our food. Sometimes we may be like Martha and be very busy but when we are busy we are most often happy. The congregation listened to the singing bowl as the kids had done in day camp and reflect on our lives. Kathy taught the congregation a song and dance that the kids hadlearned during the week.The offering was receivedfollowed by the response, “WhatCan I Do,” the offertory prayer, the singing of The Lord’s Prayer and prayers for the people. The last hymn was, “I’ve Got Peace Like a River”. After the commissioning and benediction and the singing of the “Three Fold Amen” everyone was invited for coffee, biscuits and jam, that the kids had made, and fellowship with one another. By Marilyn Craig Call 523-9318 From Marilyn’s Desk The Village Barber Blyth will be closed for holidays August 6 - 10 Reopening Tuesday, August 13 Laundry Service Blyth Laundromat 191 Westmoreland St., Blyth 519-523-9687 Township of North Huron Council & Committee Meeting Schedule August - October 2013 Regular Council Meetings: 7:00 p.m. Location: North Huron Council Chambers DATES: Tuesday, August 6 Monday, August 26 Tuesday, September 3 Monday, September 16 Monday, October 7 Monday, October 21 North Huron Police Services Board Meetings DATES: 7:00 p.m. - September 17 7:00 p.m. - October 15 Location: Police Station Board Room Congratulations to the business owners of Blyth and all those who took part in the Streetfest this past Saturday. It was a job well done. Sympathy is extended to Barb Musty and family of Listowel in the death of her husband Murray who passed away this past weekend. There will be no newspaper next week as The Citizen will be on holidays, so here are the celebrations until the next paper on Aug. 15. Happy anniversary to Myrtle and Larry Badley who celebrate Aug. 8; Lois and Con van Vliet, Aug. 11. Happy birthday to Rick Elliott who celebrates Aug. 1; Sara Kerr, Aug. 5; Zoey Onn, Aug. 6; Don Edgar, Wingham, Aug. 6; Jeff Howson, Aug. 8; Lorna Whitmore, Aug. 9; Rhonda (Badley) Rickwood, Aug. 12; Corine Falconer, Aug. 12 and Matthew McNichol, Aug. 13. Streetfest a success