The Citizen, 2018-03-29, Page 3Walking in His shoes
Blyth and Auburn churches came together on Sunday evening to recreate Jesus' last week on
Earth, starting with the Palm Sunday celebration held at Blyth United Church, above. The
event saw participants walk to the Blyth Trinity Anglican Church and Christian Reformed
Church before travelling to Auburn's Huron Missionary Chapel for the final event which
followed the story of the crucifixion. (Denny Scott photo)
Palm Sunday celebrations held
Greeting worshippers at Blyth
United Church on Palm Sunday
March 25 were Donna Moore and
Marilyn Craig. Ushering were Karen
Glousher and Lavern Clark. Marilyn
Scott was organist and Katie
Dockstader, choir director. Lavern
Clark ran the power point.
Hillary MacDonald welcomed
everyone to church and drew
attention to the announcements
printed in the bulletin. Special
mention was that the ladies will be
making the last meat pies on April 4
for turkey and April 18, beef pies. If
you wish to order meat pies call
Donna Moore at 519-523-9855.
The opening hymn, "He Came
Riding on a Donkey" was sung
followed by the Lenten Tenebrae of
extinguishing the candle on the altar
table. The reflection `Behold,
Behold, I Make All Things New "
was sung leading into worship. The
call to worship was repeated
responsively followed by the prayer
of approach. The hymn, "Hosanna,
Loud Hosanna" was sung.
Hillary told the congregation that
when she was in Junior Kindergarten
and Grade 1, on your birthday you
got to wear a crown or a pin because
it was your special day. You led the
class to the gym and you were the
leader for the day. Jesus was the
leader of His people into Jerusalem
and He rode on a donkey that His
Disciples found for Him.
She asked members of the
congregation if they had ever been in
a parade and what their feelings
were. It was fun, exciting and you
waved to the crowd watching.
People said Jesus' parade was a
different parade. He knew it was
leading into death. What would be
going through His mind and what
was going through the minds of the
people watching? Just imagine how
Jesus felt that day. The Scripture
Reading was from Mark 11:1-11.
The story of Jesus riding on a
donkey into Jerusalem. The choir
sang the anthem "Palm Sunday."
Hillary's message to the
congregation was the story of Palm
Sunday. Jesus had an ego of
humility, He associated with
everyone. Jesus didn't care what
people thought. Jesus referred to
Himself as a humble man. The
people wanted a Saviour to make
things better. At the end of the
parade Jesus and the Disciples
walked away. Jesus came to
Jerusalem and stood for Peace. The
world has not changed in its ways.
Working together we can make our
world a better place to live. Jesus
surrendered Himself to God. Are we
ready to serve God?
The hymn, "Prepare the Way of
the Lord" was sung. The offering
was received followed by the
offertory response, "Praise God
from Whom All Blessings Flow"
and the offertory prayer. Hillary
placed the rock of Oppression on the
altar table. The hymn, "Don't Be
Afraid" was sung leading into the
prayers for the people, silent prayers
and the singing of the Lord's Prayer.
The last hymn, "All Glory, Laud and
Honour" was sung followed by the
benediction and the singing of the
response, "Peace Be with You".
Everyone was invited for treats and
coffee.
offices will be closed
on
FRIDAY, MARCH 30
for
Good Friday
The deadlines
for the April 5 paper
will be the same
as usual:
Monday, April 2
2 pm in Brussels
and
4 pm in Blyth
413 Queen St., 541 Turnberry St.,
Blyth Brussels
519-523-4792 519-887-9114
THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2018. PAGE 3.
Bingo, meals scheduled
From Marilyn's Desk
By Marilyn
Craig
Call
523-9318
Happy birthday to Matt and Aaron
Popp who will celebrate March 30
and Carla Pawitch, April 3.
The Monday afternoon euchre
winners were: first, Pauline
McMichael, 74 and Paul Moss, 72;
second, Carol Lahey, 72 and Harold
McClinchey, 69; lone hands, Marie
Arnston and Edna McLellan, tied
three and Marilyn Aiken, five; share
the wealth, Paul Moss and Jewel
Plunkett. The next Monday
afternoon euchre is April 2 at the
Blyth Legion Hall. Doors open at
12:30 p.m. with cards beginning at 1
p.m.
Mark your calendar for the
following dates of events sponsored
by the Blyth Legion and Auxiliary:
April 12, quiche and salad luncheon
at the Blyth Legion Hall; April 24,
Bingo at the Blyth and District
Community Centre; doors open at 6
p.m. and Bingo starts at 7 p.m.
Shoot winners for Tuesday, March
20 were; first, Elsie Carter; second,
June Thomas; third, Edna McLellan;
most shoots, Gord Haggitt; share the
wealth, Edna McLellan and Anne
Laidlaw. Next Shoot games will be
Tuesday, April 3 at Blyth United
Church auditorium. Doors open at
12:30 p.m. with cards beginning at 1
p.m. Come out and join in the fun. If
you don't know how to play come
along and someone will help you
learn.
FROM BLYTH
FREE
Community
Breakfast
GOOD FRIDAY, March 30
8:00 - 10:00 a.m. at Blyth Memorial Hall
Eggs, Sausage, Back Bacon, Muffins, Fruit, Toast & Jam,
Coffee/Tea, Juice
Hosted by Huron Chapel Evangelical Missionary Church
Optional worship to follow at Huron Chapel EMC Auburn (11 a.m.)
OR at Blyth Christian Reformed Church (10 a.m.); info - 226-455-4064
Surely there was no more royal moment
in all of Christ's life!
(J.R. Miller, "Daily Bible Readings in the Life of Christ!" 1890)
"Today you shall be with Me in paradise!" Luke 23:43
This was the second saying of the Saviour on the cross. Something
touched the heart of one of the robbers --may it not have been the
Saviour's prayer for His murderers? He became penitent in his dying
hour, and cried to Jesus for mercy: "Lord, remember me when You come
into Your kingdom." Quickly from the lips of the dying Redeemer, came
the gracious response, "Today you shall be with Me in paradise!" The
words are full of meaning, of which only broken hints can here be given.
Though in the agony of death Himself --Jesus could yet give life to a dead
soul. Though draining the dregs of the cup of woe --He could give a cup
of blessedness to a penitent sinner. Though His hand was nailed to the
cross --it yet carried the key of paradise, and opened the gate to allow a
repentant soul to enter. Surely there was no more royal moment in all
of Christ's life, than this!
The promise itself, tells us what death is for the believer. "Today you
shall be with Me!" There is no long, dark passage, therefore, through
which the freed soul must go to reach blessedness.
Paul teaches us the same truth when he describes death as departing to be
with Christ; and says that to be absent from the body --is to be at home
with the Lord. That same day, said Jesus --this penitent thief would be in
paradise! We ought not then, to be afraid to die --if we are Christ's
redeemed and holy ones.
The words tell us also, what Heaven's blessedness really consists of
"You shall be with Me." Being with Christ --is glory! No sweeter, more
blessed Heaven can be conceived of!
We know but little about Heaven as a place --where it is, what it is like;
but this much we know --that there, we shall be with Christ! Is not that
enough to know?
A Grace Gem
Submitted by: Immanuel United Reformed Church,
Listowel, ON 519-291-1956
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