The Citizen, 1994-06-22, Page 3CRC hears
Exeter
pastor
On Sunday, June 19, Blyth
Christian Reformed Church gave a
warm welcome to all who joined
them in fellowship and worship and
to Rev. John Verhoog of Exeter
who led the worship services.
Besides being Father's Day, this
Sunday was a very important and
joyful day, "Graduation Day!" for
nine senior Sunday School pupils.
The graduates, who were presented
with their Bibles by Roely Verburg
and their teacher Betty Ann
Siertsema, were: Pauline Blok, Scott
Bouman, Eileen Exel, Peter Nonkes,
Joanne Passchier, Clarence Poor-
tinga, Amy Shortreed, Amanda Ten
Pas, and Jeremy VanAmersfoort.
In his sermon on "Fathers" which
Rev. Verhoog based on passages
from Ephesians 6: 1-4, and
Colossians 3: 18-25, he said that if
families fall apart it's because
fathers have abdicated their God
given positions as Christian fathers.
This was due to the fall into sin by
Adam and Eve whereupon God
proclaimed that the husband will
rule over the wife since the man is
the image of the glory of God and
the woman is the glory of man.
Very important to remember, he
said, is that first both man and
woman are subject to God then
secondly woman is subject to man.
This is not a hardship if the man
directs, leads, and is head of the
home under the Lordship of Jesus
Christ. Therefore the man is
accountable before God to be a
leader who isn't a boss or by force,
but leads in love and loves his wife
even as Jesus Christ loved the
church and gave Himself (His life)
for her.
Rev. Verhoog went on to
describe the leadership of man as
firstly someone who governs and
sets die same standards for himself
as he expects of his children. He
governs the home and is himself
governed by Jesus Christ, not only
on Sundays but children see what
Dad does all during the week.
Secondly, man's leadership is to
be protector, said Rev. Verhoog.
When the husband lives in
disobedience to God he opens the
door to Satan's attack on his wife
and children. Then too, as the Bible
states, the children, "walk in the
ways of the father", thus fathers are
important to the well being of the
family.
Thirdly, in leadership role is
teaching. Our nation will be as
good or as bad as the homelife, said
Rev. Verhoog. What's happening in
the country lately, he said, is
happening because of the
breakdown of homelife. Parents are
to give the home its character,
stability, security, and set the tone
of the home.
Rev. Verhoog concluded by
saying that parents have made
mistakes, must acknowledge this,
be forgiven by Jesus Christ, and let
the children know this; to grow as
Christians, open the word together
and show children in faithfulness,
and truthfulness how important this
is all seven days of the week.
Children need to be taught through
eyes, ears and mouth right from the
start to live and love someone who
loves God. Parents can't do it on
their own strength but God
promises to help and do it for and
with you, Rev. Verhoog said.
After the morning service
everyone was invited to the
basement for coffee.
Installation service of Rev. Van
Geest as new pastor for Blyth
Christian Reformed Church will be
held this Friday evening, June 24 at
8 p.m. at the Christian Reformed
Church, Blyth.
THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 1994. PAGE 3.
The execs
Blyth Lions recently installed its new executive for the upcoming term. Back row, from left are:
Ron Ritchie, tail twister; Darren Richmond, first vice; Steve Howson, secretary; Brent
Scrimgeour, bulletin editor; Gerald Kerr, director; Ernie Phillips, treasurer. Middle row: Dave
Cook, director; Brian Garnet, director; Don Stewart, third vice; Andy Lubbers, second vice;
Darryl Chalmers, director. Front row: John Stewart, past president; Alex Blair, president; Dan
Taylor, lion tamer. Absent was Albert Stryker, assistant tail twister.
Blyth Scouts go camping
1st Blyth Scouting has almost
wrapped up a very successful 1993-
1994 season. Thanks to the
initiative and hard work of
excellent leaders, the Scouting
program in Blyth provided an
opportunity for boys to learn, to
camp, to socialize, and to have fun.
Beavers ended their regular
meetings with a barbecue, and
participated in the Huron District
Beavoree May 28 at Wildwood
Conservation Area. It was a day of
games and outdoor activities with
Beavers from other area groups.
Everyone present had a great time.
Twelve boys, four parents, and
two leaders are registered to attend
the November campout at the
Skydome.
Cubs ended their regular season
following the Huron District Camp
May 27-29. They enjoyed all the
regular ingredients of outdoor
camping, including campfires,
hiking, tenting, hearty meals, black
flies, and intermittent rain.
Saturday was also filled with a
variety of activities such as t-shirt
painting and games.
Scouts enjoyed everything that
the Cubs enjoyed at District camp,
along with an opportunity to
practise canoeing prior to their
canoeing-camping excursion to
Clear Lake June 9-12. All
participants worked hard, and co
operated to make the outing a
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LEGION LADIES
AUXILIARY
(Penny Sale,
June 23, 24 & 25
9 to 9 - Thursday & Friday
9 to 4 - Saturday
at Blyth Legion
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tremendous success.
In July and August they may be
able to participate in a couple of
local Natural Resources projects.
Venturers participated in a
canoeing trip at Huron District
Camp and are planning a canoeing
camping excursion to Magnetawan
River July 23-27.
At the Group Committee meeting
June 13 all Group Committee
members, sponsor representatives,
and section leaders were thanked
for a job well done in 1993-94.
Registration for the 1994-95
season has been set for Sept. 14.
The 1st Blyth scout troop had an
excursion of a lifetime as they set
out on June 6 to travel to Black
stone Harbour Provincial Park.
The trek began very early Friday
morning with the scouts and lead
ers loading canoes, backpacks and
equipment onto the car and trailer.
After almost five hours they reach
the first of their destinations, the
MNR landing at the Blackstone
Provincial Park.
Canoes are tipped into the water
of Three Legged Lake which sig
nals the start of the 34 km. trip
around the islands of Georgian
Bay.
The weekend was spent travers
ing the waters, dealing with por
tages, fending off black flies and
mosquitoes as well as enjoying the
pleasures of swimming diving,
nature watching and the other joys
that go along with camping .
The troop returned to Blyth Sun
day night exhausted, but with sev
eral stories and mishaps to report to
their friends and families.
STRAWBERRIES
Pick you own or ready picked
Watch for signs or ads
For more information call:
523-9338 or
482-9371
Strawberries are late but
look good. Should be
ready by June 27.
Irrigated for size and quality!
'Worthing untfi the gifts of nature
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1 mile west of Blyth on County Rd. #25
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BLYTH - NOTICE
Friday, July 1, 1994 -
Canada Day Holiday
In lieu of the Canada Day
Holiday, Garbage Pickup
will be
Thursday, June 30, 1994
Bluewater Recycling have
advised, No Blue Box Pickup
on July 1st.
When a Public Holiday falls
on a scheduled Blue Box
pickup day, the pickup
service Is rescheduled to the
following week's regular
pickup day.
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Clerk.
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Clinton 482-9357
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Limited, Goderich 524-8376
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368-7537
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