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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1992-01-22, Page 20Ufeat Its best BY RiteIeaflnlest ii NII Holy spirits! January 19 marks the beginning of Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Traditionally, Christians have not always; gotten along. Since the time of the Reformation, there has been the "great divide" be- tween Catholics and Protestants. Even the various denominations of Protestant Christians have had difficulty accepting one another. We saw differences and our in- stincts told us to be suspicious. Have you heard about the teenage son who wanted to bring his girl- friendhome te-trroet Mother? 'New just -remember is4a, keep an open mind." Ma smiles and says to herself, "You'd be surprised how much prejudice you can crane into an open mind!" Recently, in the face of our pluralistic world, Christians have be- gun to address not what is different in our faith - but what is the same. What we are realiriug is that the various gifts and abilities; the va- riety of ministries and ,ni.,;ion works we all do arc coming from the one Spirit of our same God. Difference is gex,cl! A focus on Christian unite is _nit to pray _that we suddenly all be:ain't. the same, but rather that we appreciate hi.y blessing in our variety. As Christians around the world unite in prayer, hoping to align themselves with Christ, the whole point is to be lead into our own in- dividual commmtiiies and commit ourselves to specific actions. Love is the measure of Gods Spirit. ii -How do -we -know if -we -are -really spiritual -peoples ;1s -it ,spending titnc in prtyer? is it being able to quote c,eraes at tap drop_. ofa hat. If we are: one in Christ how can wessts p6s the Holy Spirit and live kind, compassionate lives? Just three suggestions for Chris- tians seeking growth in Christ. Open yourself up to that still, -small _voice. 1 recently learned of a man who -had worked for more than 25 years with a good, solid com- pany. Hc had seniority, job security, reliable benefits and everything seemed ideal. The only catch? He wasn't happy! He wanted something more chal- lenging. What he had was line - but now he wanted more. Against all advice, he quit his job and went into business for himself. He listened to that small voice dccp within himself. Spiritual growth means risking. God's challenge to us is to look at the areas of complacency in our lives and open ourselves to making changes. Listen to that voice and4espond with action! Negotiate your differences. i have a daughter who, along the way to maturity, passed through that stage where every suggestion for change was met with the response, "So that means I'm no good!" In her mind, any talk of improving meant that what she was doing had to be had. Our natural fear of change is at the root of this kind of very normal behaviour. The movie Ghosthustcrs has a terrific scene dealing with fear.Just as our heros arc about to capture their first ghost acing unlicensed, nuclear -powered reactors, Egon says, "Don't cross the beams - its Bad!" Peter immediately says, "1'm a little fuzzy on this 'good -bad' thing!" Fear is every real thing. Admit them openly and negotiate. Moses on the mountain before the burning bush negeiates his fears as God calls hint to the task of freeing his people from bondage in Egypt. That, by the way, was the country where Moses was listed as 'Wanted Dead or Alive. The promise of God is that we will never be asked to do anything more than we can hear. Our strength is guaranteed when we allow God to guide us. Echo the joy of your faith. Christians al! refer to God's Word as the Good News. A few years ago a new printing of the bible was re- leased under the name of The Good News Bible. When called to grow in the spirit; to accept God's voice of change in our world; to pursue new relationships with people who are new or different, are all opportunities to remember that ultimately awe are a people of joy! God's world is a beautiful ce and God's creation of life a won- derful gift. Pray for unity among -Christians, and indeed among all people, and echo the joy that is your strength! Granton by Muriel Lewis URANTON - There was lots of winter weather over the past week, and with it came lots of activity, es-. p`c ial ly with shovels, scoops, snowblowers and snowploughs. What a difference a week makes! At least the weather makes a good conversation piece, but not for long. And` if you fell a little for all that global warming jazz, 1 bet you have changed your mind by now. The news around Granton last week could be expressed in four words : snow, blow, no show. However, the Granton U.C.W. executive met at the home of the .new . president April Bryan, as scheduled, on -Thursday evening to make plans for -the new year. Sunday services at both the St. Thomas Anglican and Granton 'United Churches were cancelled on Saturday evening. Everybody has been very busy all week, but sometimes they didn't get very far, 'And if you look around you can always see somebody who is worse off than you are. Orchestra London cuts back concert schedule LONDON - Orchestra London has cancelled two upcoming -pro- grams as part of a series of cost- cutting measures mandated by the Board of Directors. These measures also include rotating staff layoffs and reducing the number of musi- cians involved in selected perfor- mances over the rest of the season. The Masterworks concerts of Jan- uary 22,23, and the performance of Handel's Messiah, scheduled for April l$, have been cancelled. All ticket holders l0 these events have beets notified by snail, and members of the Board of Directors are call- ing each of them individually to ex- plain the cancellations. Orchestra London will honour tickets to both cancelled program; Ticket holders have the option of either exchanging their tiekets to the cancelled performances for tick - els to any other performance of the 91,92 season, returning their tickets as a tax..receiptable donation, or re- ceiving a full refund. (In all cases, the tickets must be retuned to the Orchestra box office, either in per- sonor by mail.) The cancellation of the concerts, staff layoffs, and other cuts in ad- ministrative expenses will save ap- proximately $ O,000. Despite this, the Orchestra still faces a loss ,on, the current season. Board President Gail Brent said "These actions were taken only af- ter many hours of deliberation, and Page 20 Times -Advocate, January 22, 1992 Precious Blood Cash Calendar Winners Jan 12 - Staren KcrI $4 t, Camlacbie 0203). $ O.00, Jen. IS • lbw, Cathy Seanjena. Luna 40056. $50.00 Jan. 14 - Harvey Pfs11, hitcecr .2005, $50.00, Jan. 15 - Mary ann Icjung Soak 61730. $5000, Jut 16 • Make Suwon, Innen 01564. $30. Jan. 17 - Anne ShepetJ. (hand Sand 011$2. $50 Jan IS - Nick McCaw), baster In 041 $100. Carocsiun• Jun 11 wutna Damn Smith ur St Marys not Unseen Smith. Calendars swill avail- ab1c conte t 1). Dulag. 235.1302 a A SERVICE FOR THE WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY Jan. 26, 7:30 p.m. • --ErtMer lUnflld-Ct h. -. Everyone welcome! Sponsored by the -South Hu- ron Ministerial Association Ir "Ugly, Isn't It" Happy 40th Doug P.S. Don't look at me) Nominations now bung accepted TORONTO - When an immi- grant to Ontario is faced with the challenge of learning a new lan- guage, someone is there with words of encouragement. When the local theatre group needs sets 101 its next production, someone is Then to pick up a paint brush and lend a helping hand. That someone is a volunteer -- one of many peo- ple across the province who de- vote time and energy to improving the quality of life in their commu- nity. It's time for those special "some - ones" to be named and acclaimed for a job well done! Nominations are now being accepted for the an- imal Volunteer Service and Out- standing Achievement Awards, recognizing volunteers whose ac- tivities relate to the mandates of the Ministry of Citizenship and the Ministry of -Culture and Commu- Mtteatiens. • - White volunteers support and strengthen almost every aspect of community -life, we're- often una- ANNUAL MEETING of the HENSALL UNION CEMETERY ON THURs., JArst. 30 at 10:30 a.m. in the-Hensail Village Council Chambers Grant McGregor - chairperson, Joanne Rowdiffe, secretary - treasurer 263-2580 Everyone welcome The Hensaf Union Cemetery is a registered charitable organization • Lucan Community Bingo Wednesday January 22 Bingo "starts 7:30 Regular Games Increased Prizes $1000 Jackpot Game Total prizes $2300 Duo to the licence regulations, no one under 16 allowed to play Licence 1537495 Exeter Legion Ladies Auxiliary BINGO Thurs., Jan. 23 7:30 p.m. 10 Regular Games 5 Specials 1 Share the Wealth Jackpot $650 Lic. #681098 c,rc1e DANCE HALL VIT 9 p.m. to 1 a.m Fri., Jan. 24 Singles Dance Carl Keyes & The Golden Fiddle Music Company Sat,. Jan. 25 Country Versatiles 349-2678 Royal Canadian Legion R.E. Pooley Branch 167 Exeter Ontario Coming Events Thurs., Jan. '23 - General Meeting - 8 p.m. - Lunch to follow OAKWO °D INNS HIGHWAY 21 NORTH - GRAND BEND tsgeoely fcauK4 u a (Got r]1 UROP,1? YS 1"ERY DiNNER THEATRE SATURDAY FEBRUARY. 29 1N UR LARGE NEW C FERENCE HALL - COCKTAILS: 6-7 PM DINNER & THEATRE AT 7 PM $78. per couple $176. per couple (indudes dinner, theatre & taws) (includes deluxo eccom, dinner '& theatre) PHONE 238-2324 FOR TICKETS ware of their contribution," said Minister of Citizenship Elaine Ziemba. "Most volunteers work be- hind the scenes, without fanfare, simply because they believe in the value of helping others. Volunteers exemplify those qualities of com- mitment, caring and compassion that are the hallmark of a progres- sive society." "Without the assistance of volun- teers, many of Ontario's non-profit organizations would be hard- pressed to maintain their programs and services," added Culture and -Communications --Minister Karen Haslam. "The willingness to take on any task with enthusiasm and good cheer makes volunteers an in- dispensable asset. They serve as an inspiration to us all, meriting our deepest admiration and thanks." Volunteer Service Awards honor adult volunteers for five, 10 or 15 -eonsecutivc -years-of -service, or youth volunteers for two years of service, in any of the following are- as: the arts, heritage conservation, community information centres, public: libraries, broadcasting and telecommunications, 6,newcomer services, multiculturalism, citizen- ship, service to the Aboriginal com- munity, race relations and human rights. Exceptional contributions by in dividuals,-non-profit organizations or businesses can be recognized through the Outstanding Achieve- ment Awards, only 15 of which arc presented each year. Nominations in this meritorious category are evaluated on such factors as the na- ture of the -achievement in relation to obstacles overcome, evidence of ongoing leadership and dedication, and impact on a community. Non-profit organizations wishing to submit nominations for the Vol- unteer Service or Outstanding Achievement Awattds can obtain nomination forms by contacting the _MinistrJr,_ofCitizcnshipor Ministry of Culture and Communications field office in London at (519) 679- 7146. The deadline for nominations is January 31, 1992. Investigate stolen auto EXETER - Town police say they have arrested Mark Wcir, 104 Main Si, Exeter, on a fait it, ap- pear warrant. Wcir was also charged with three counts of mischief under S1000. relative damages to parked cal.,. He appeared in Bail Hearings at (iiAlt:- rich on January 8 and Januar 10. He was remanded out of custody for court in Exeter on Januar $ 14. Police were called to investigate a stolen auto, from Exeter. 1tiv -li- gation revealed that the car was: nix stolen but had in fact been repos- sessed by a leasing company. - Police were called to a Well,n, ton St. address last Tuesday u, erence to the theft of a car SkI u. Police arrested a 14 -year-old male in connection. He was charged with theft under $I000, and citillit counts of utter a forged document. He appeared at a Bail Hcarint in Goderich Court on January 8 and was remanded out of custody for appearance in. Godcrich Mouth - Court on February 6. Crimeproofing plus EXETER - A great deal of crime can be prevented say the Exeter 0.P.P. if residents take that extra little step to crime proof yourself. Here are a few steps to help you . front becoming a victim of crime. • Never leave your keys in your car when its unattended. • When going into the variety store, never leave your vehicle run- ning. - • Always lock your vehicle when away from it: • Never leave your house un- locked when away from it. • Do -not leave articles on display for criminals to take. Put all items such as bicycles and lawnmowers in a safe storage facility. • Record serial numbers of prop- erty iii your house. For- example, your T.V., V.C.R., microwave oven, bicycles, etc. 0 • Use an etching tool to mark items without serial numbers • If you are leaving the area for a period of time, ask your neighbour or police service to keep an eye on your property. +► ,The Exeter O.P.P. have an etch- ing tool, if you would like an article m rkcd, bring it to the detachment, they would be glad to help you. If you witness a crime, write down as- much information as pos- sible. When police attend, descrip- tions of vehicles including licence _plate, direction of travel, and de- :criptions of person(s) involved, .-are usually the first questions asked. With your assistatice the O.P.P. say they can make this a safer com- munity, by getting into the habit of asking yourself Have I crime proofed myself? `Jump4n and join us' By Janet Zandbelt CLINTON • - The Junior Farmers are at it again. They are planning our annual March Conference which is , better known as the highlight of the year. Since March is membership month, they encourage young people from both rural and urban Ontario to experience Junior Fanners at its best_ This year's annual confer- ence will be held at the Wa- terloo Inn in Waterloo form March 20-22 with the theme "Jump in and Join us". The fun -filled weekend will involve 300 delegates from. the 43 cooties across the province so there's plenty of opportunity to meet new friends. Besides the annual meeting, participants. will also team more about the organization through motivational speak- ers, various Junior Farmer committee rOpons as well as social recreation. March Conference is also . the place where the Junior Fanners will be holding their annual charity auction. The money raised from the 43 clubs will go towanis Camp Trillium - a cancer camp for children and their families that is located m the Belle- ville area. Camp Trillium was chosen as it has the same goals as the Junior Fanner organization. It teaches young people .lo learn new skills, increase self- confidence and improve per- sonal development. Not only are there lots of Junior Farmer provincial events to participate in like Sing Swing, Culturama, Sum- mer and Winter Games, members can also become in- volved in Junior Fanners at their caty o_ r club level. Althiwggii Junior Farmers has a current membership of 2,000 members across Onta- rio, the organization depends on involvement from the in- dividual member to make it work. So if you're between 15 and 29 led •would like to get in- volved in Junior Fanners to promote our motto of Self Help and Community Better- ment, contact Diane Martin at the Junior Fanner office in Guelph at (519) 767-3508. .t This is the time of year to say y to Girl Guide, copkies. >t yott say yes,rj ou help keep the spirit of Guiding alive. Remember,tirlGuides depend on Girl Guide cookies. to Guides Canada .careful consideration of many alter- native;a: We take our responsibility to the concertgoing public very se- riously, but we also have a respon- sibility to ensure the financial via- bility of the Orchestra. "In spite of the recession, ticket salts are up over last season, but .fundraising has been very difficult. It has been a struggle to make pro- jects such as the Open- Roads BMW • • -Car Raffle even half as successful as last yew." General Manager John Melnyk explained why cancelling concerts will sake the Orchestra money. "Most concerts cost considerably more to present than what they gen- erate in ticket sales; the difference must be subsidized by support from government, corporations and indi- vidttals. When this support falls off, as it has during the recession, the organization simply cannot afford to produce as many concerts. The January Masterworks concerts would have been the least attended of the series, and thus were chosen for cancellation, so, as to iniconvel- ience the fewest concertgoers." - The remainder of the season will proceed as scheduled. Tickets for future performances are available through the Orchestra London box office, 679-8778. individual and corporate donations can also be made through the box office, 520 Wellington Street, London, Onta- rio. N6A 3)9.