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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1969-12-18, Page 29i r M From the Minister's study REV. KENNETH KNIGHT Calvary Baptist Church "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Joe," stated the normally respectable businessman with his arm around. Joe's shoulder, (more for support than in a gesture of comradeship). "Have a drink with me to celebrate!" This is the scene that takes place year in and year out and to God it must be disgustingly insulting, to see men celebrating the birth of their only Savidur from sin — BY SINNING! Do men ever consider just why Jesus came? We sing our Carols of joy and peace without listening to the message they contain. e.g. To quote a part of one, "...Born that man no more may die; Born to raise the sons of earth; • Born to give them second birth." There it is! Jesus was born to be the sin -bearer for each human heart that is lost in sin, and because of His perfect life, substitutionary death, and victorious resurrection, men by faith in Him. can also know eternal life by the experience of the new birth. This is the sum and substance of why Jesus came as He Himself stated "For the Son of Man is come to seek and to save that which was lost." Luke 19:10. All people, (including the normally respectable businessman), are lost without Christ, no matter what their religious affiliation might be! Presbyterian WMS Churches do not save souls. Only Christ can do that for you. A few years ago, the newspapers reported - the death of a pedestrian who was standing on the safety island and yet struck by a car! He had every reasori to believe that he was safe on the safety island, but he wasn't. What should have been a place of security became a .place of death. -Isn't this true in the spiritual life as well? How many 'people are "in the church" and yet not at all safe! Others are depending on good deeds, • their upright lives, their religious associations. There is only one safe place: in Christ! He is the ark of safety. Once you have committed your life to Him, you know you are saved. If you have been Born again by faith in Christ, you certainly will have a Merry Christmas. However, if you do not have the "know -so" salvation that Jesus came to give you, then you can't really celebrate His birth! Why not ask, right now, Jesus to be your Saviour. Then you too can have the happiest, most contented holiday season that only His peace can bring. You have nothing to lose- but your sinful past and guilty conscience, and who needs either! You will know God's Richest Blessings and it will be indeed — A Merry Christmas!' • "THE BIBLE TODAY'. Italy, until .now one of the of the Society, . a cobbler by most difficult countries in the trade, was approached by an world in which to make head= itinerant book salesmanin- way, has become alive with tent upon selling his wares — new ideas ,,and fresh•Anterest ulntil the cobbler, equally in- • in nin the Bible. tent, stopped him in mid- A national Bible Society is flight to. speak of the Book mooted and the possibility% of he would like to sell. The re - an Italian Bible to be shared sult: the salesman bought with the Roman Catholic copies of the Scriptures and Church has been , discussed. enrolled for a Bible corres- Indeed, nowadays the Bible pondence course. Society secretary is in such Another Bible Society volun- • popular demand as a speaker teer managed somehow in the at Roman Catholic .study func- pandemonium of a cattle tions that, for the first time• market to sell Scriptures to in the history of our work in really hard-bitten auctioneers. Italy, he is paving tis- d iene'` Irradriitior -groups-andeonr invitations.- panies are becoming interest - In addition, a small army ed in Scripture distribution. of voluntary part-time distri- Two large firms in Northern • butors strengthen the work. Italy are providing Bibles for A particularly keen supporter their workers. 001CIUR QH KONAL,STA'R 'Pkly elects slate. for 1970 The annual meeting of the s empathy, get well wishes to afternoon Auxiliary of the those in hospital, a birthday card Women's Missionary ;moiety of to Mrs. John Bell on :her 90th Knox Presbyterian Church was birthday and . cards of held Tuesday afternoon. There congratulations to two couples was a good attendance and the in the . congregation ' who familiar Christmas hymns were celebrated their 60th wedding sung during the meeting. anniversaries. President Mrs. H. Rivers Miss E. Elden, Home Helper opened the meeting with prayer Secretary, reported 44 members, and presided for the business 64 visits and an Offering, of session. , Mrs. G. G. MacEwan ,..$61.01. She issued a • special read the financial statement. invitation to a Home Helpers Rev, G. L. Royal's letter was meeting. read asking that all secretaries of Abs. W. G. MacEwan reported the church societies would for the special fund -which ekes include in their annual reports care of the supply work and ense fund. any new ideas for the future. In everything needed for the . this way the church's annual exp report can be made more interesting. Used' Christmas cards are to be sent to the missionaries who can make use of them, and Miss F. Macdonald reported that used postage stamps will be welcomed by the Mission Band. Borders about 1/a inch wide should be left around the stamps. Mrs. J. C. Cutt read the scriptures and prayer was offered by Miss Isabel Matheson. Mrs.® L. H. Diggon, c orresponding secretary, reported sending letters of Miss L. Macarthur, friendship and service secretary; reported 28 calls were made in the homes, hospital and nursing homes. Members assist on committees of the community and welfare organizations including Red Cross, Cancer Society, IODE service projects, Bible Society and Children's Aid Society. Mrs. J. Pitblado, Glad Tidings secretary, reported 51 subscriptions for 1970. Mrs. A. Enright, literature secretary, had no new 'books to Clinton. CFB collects funds for school in The Canadian Armed Forces Base at Clinton, along with all other_military formations within Training Command of the Canadian Armed Forces, is participating in a project to raise funds to build a four -room school and a well at Agbeve in northern Ghana. Using the Training Command motto, the school will be called "The Larnp -of Learning School." The fund objective is $25,000. \i Ghana Training Command formations participating in this project range from the base at Esquimalt, B.C. to Cornwallis, N.S. Have a very happy Christmas! Chances are you will, if you plan with one thought in mind—that FIRE never takes a holiday. Be extra careful about smoking...never leave children unattended...and plan in advance to GET OUT SAFELY if fire should strike. GIFTS FROM ANSTETT e Obituary W. A. CULBERT William Arthur Culbert of Ashfield passed away at Goderich Nursing Home on Saturday, November 29, at the age of 85. He was born in Ashfield �r Township on September 29, 1884, a son of Abram Culbert and Louisa Congrain. On February 1, 1911, he married Nettie Emilene Tyndall, who passed away in 1966. Mr. Culbert spent his lifetime as a farmer and Shorthorn breeder, retiring about 10 years ago. He is survived by two daughters' and three sons, Mrs. Leonard (Evelyn) Crawford,of Wingham; Mrs. Earl (Cra) Sherwood of Colborne Township; Cecil A. Culbert, Wm. A. Culbert, Howard A. Culbert, all of 4th concession, Ashfield Township. Besides his wife Mr. Culbert was predeceased by a sister Barbara and a brother Melville. 4 w Funeral service was conducted at MacKenzie Memorial Chapel, Lucknow, on Monday, December 1. Rev. C. McClenaghan of Dungannon United Church, of which Mr. Culbert was a member, was 'in charge of the service. Pallbearers were all grandsons, Ken Crawford, Bill Crawford, James Culbert, Donald Culbert, Jackie Culbert, Ernest ' Sherwood. Interment was at Dungannon - Cemetery. WILLIAMS CEMETERY MEMORIALS And Inscriptions Stratford - Ontario Ronald C. McCallum Representative 21 5 Wellington St. S., Goderich Phone 524-621 or 524-7345 ...•.,, r.+GL ; ." I , w,t ,~..5•.E.y _( , 41 ,4 ;w. S.:wr5'�``L�r 1 ��:, % a.'1 %'.E:w'.('; T•'�'•..tt' w T % } A UNIQUE PRESENT TICKETS TAXI FARES 24 Tickets - 115.00 16 Tickets - $10.00 8 Tickets - 15.00 AVAII_AF3t F UNTIL DEC. 23 ONL-Y CURRYS TAXI WI S1 ST • EWEtLERS. CLINTON Are Gift Wrapped FREE is report but referred' members tom the literature Page in Glad Tidings for further information. Mrs. A. Taylor, press secretary, reported a notice of each meeting was prepared for the church bulletin and a report of each meeting was sent to The Goderich Signal -Star. The project "The Least Coin" was accepted and Mrs. , . 1I. Erskine volunteered • to acct as secretary -treasurer. Treasurer Mrs. G. G. MacEwan announce& total receipts amounted to $1,178.38 and when all expenses were paid and the final instalment sent to the Presbyterial treasurer, the balance to begin 1970 will be 6 cents. Rev. G. L. Royal installed the following officers for 1970: Honorary presidents, Mrs. A. Taylor, Mrs. G, W. Schaefer; president, Mrs. H. Rivers; vice-president, Mrs. A. Enright; treasurer, Mrs. G. G. MacEwan; recording secretary, Mrs. L. H. Diggon; corresponding secretary, Mrs. F. MacDonald. Home Helpers secretary, Mrs. ODERICH ISCOUNT CENTRE 70 The Square GOOD SELECTION TIMEX WATCHES The Ideal Christmas Gift ELECTRIC RAZORS - BOX CHOCOLATES RADIOS - FILM & FLASHBULBS - LCAMERAS NICE SELECTION Men's & Women's GIFT SETS All At Discount Prices ALL PATENT MEDICINES, HEALTH and BEAUTY AIDS, SUNDRY ITEMS, SOLD EVERY DAYAT LOWEST DISCOUNT PRICES. '7 J, McNevin; assistants," Mie. W. Bisset, Mrs. J. Horton; Glad Tidings sectary Mrs. J. H, Leitch; literature secretary, NM, A. Enright; friendship and service, Miss L. Macarthur; assistant, Mrs. A, H. Erskine, Press secretary, Mrs. M. Everett; life membership, Mrs. P. McArthur; supply and special fund, Miss E. Elden; pianist, Mrs. C. Edward; telephone convener, Miss L. MacVicar, Social committee," Mrs. F MacDonald, Mrs, A. Oke and Mrs. R. Craigie; nominating committee, Miss I, Matheson, , Mrs. H. Knecktel and Mrs. W. Watson. Mrs. Rivers noted the executive will meet in the ladies parlour January 6 at 2 p.m. Mrs, A. Taylor was called one to present an appreciation gift to' Mrs. C. Edward who attends each meeting and acts as pianist though she is a member of the Arthur Circle evening group. Mrs. Edward expressed her thanks to the members and said she was glad to be an associate. A social hour followed. SALVATION ARMY Waterloo Street CHRISTMAS SUNDAY DECEMBER 21st SPECIAL LEADER AND SPEAKER LT. -COL.' AND MRS. J. D. SHARP London 10:00 a.m. - Sunday School. 11:00 a.m. - Family Worship Service. 7:00 p.m.- Christmas Candlelight Service, SPECIAL MUSIC -- INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGES "0 COME LET US ADORE HIM" Church of God (PENTECOSTAL) Oldest Pentecostal Denomination in North America Pastor: REV. OMER HENDERSON Friday, 8:00 p.m. - Youth Services. SUNDAY SERVICES - 10:00 a.m.- SUNDAE( SCHOOL 11 :00'a.m. and 7:00 p.m. - CHURCH Corner North and Nelson - MacKay Hall Phone 524-7129 W -E -L -C -O -M -E T. PRYDE and SON - 1VMEMOB rArS=2:IAA RKERS"&`CE N/ten-ay LETTERING . CLINTON - EXETER - SEAFORTH Goderich District Representative FRANK McILWAIN 524-7861 or 200 Gibbons St. — 524-9465 REG. J. BELL 45 Cambria Road S. — 524-7464 W For A i 15, Christmas f He'll Remember. W. SHA' lal Elf, CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH FBAYFIELl7 ROAD AT BLAKE STRirLT " ,,FE"LL O WSHJB. CHURCH . NEED A RIDE? CALL FOR BUS PICKUP 52.4-9565 -- or . 524-64455 - 10:30 a.m. COMBINED SUNDAY SCHOOL AND MORNING WORSHIP. SPECIAL CHRISTMAS SERVICE THE SENDING OF THE SAVIOUR I1,1 THE HEAVENLY ARRIVAL Evening Service — "Total Family" Hour ,- 7330 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31st — 9:00 p.rfl. - 12:3u a.m. SPECIAL. WATCH NIGHT SERVICE PASTOR: REV. KENNETH' J. KNIGHT WESLEY MEMO:RIAL CHURCH 1HE FREE METHODIST CHURCH Park Street at Victoria H. Ross Nicholls, Pastor SUNDAY SCHOOL - 10:00 A.M. ° WORSHIP 11:00 A.M. EVENING SERVICE - 7:00 P.M. All Welcome- FIRST elcome- FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH (Baptist Convention of Ontario and Quebec) MONTREAL STREET near The Square A WELCOME TO ALL - 10:00 a.m. - Adult Bible Class and Sunday School For All 11:00 a.m. - CHR11STMAS SUNDAY SERVICE. JUNIOR CHOIR. Samsonite j� < y 7T1 wg introduces 3 $� zs. nel.eanlook a 11 lav �i A J1 Actual Width 2 inches! W rr S34.50 Suggested �• f Retail Price W w TheStatesman w Executive Case w w t „ ii Only two inches widel The trim, g w w w w •% . w R d locks that ca 1 i handsome Statesman s designed for . men on the move up. A The new Statesman has the features M that make all Samsonite cscecutive go cases utttandrng Light, strong magnesium frame. Hu sky Absollte coveringthat resists scuffing and g staining -in a choice of five colours. ecesse n't click open accidentally. Full -use Interior with expandable file folder. Choose from the Samsonite 2" Statesman, 3" Commuter and 5" Diplomat. They're built for men who mean business. A Samsonite of Canada Ltd. 1 ,,iratford, Ontario. A Initialed Free , Of Charge g " F. . HOBERT & SON • 160 THE SQUARE GOOERICII • 524-8811 trAmtvtemssmolurersrAstosmaztamtvamumvszogvumotcretcva Supervised Nursery Minister: Rev. Arthur Maybury, B.A., B.D. ST. GEORGE'S CHURCH 4th Sunday after Advent — December 21st 8:30 a.m. - HOLY COMMUNION. 11:00 a.m. - HOLY ,.COMMUNION AND SERMON. - Nursery at 11 a.m. SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES AT 10 and 11 a.m. DEDICATION OF CHRISTMAS''CRIB Rector: REV. G. G. RUSSELL, B.A., B.D. Organist-Choirhaster-Miss Marion Aldous, A.Mus., Mus. Bac. Knox Presbyterian Church THE REV. G. LOCKHART ROYAL, B.A., Minister WILLIAM CAMERON, Director of Praise SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21st 10:00 a.m.- CHURCH SCHOOL OPEN SESSION WITH PROGRAM 11:00 a.m. - DIVINE WORSHIP Sermon: "CHRISTMAS COMES AGAIN!" (Nursery and Junior Congregation) 7:30 p.m. - C.G.I.T. Vesper -Service (Chapel) Christmas Eve Service, Wednesday, Dec. 24, at 11:30 p.m. Enter to Worship Depart to Serve Peµ North Street United Church SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21st SENIOR SCHOOL CHRISTMAS BREAKFAST 11:00 a.m.- YOUTH AND FAMILY WORSHIP. BAPTISMAL SERVICE SUNDAY SCHOOL CONCERT AND PLAY "COOL YULE" W=E -L -C -O -M -E Supervised Nursery WORSHIP AS A FAMILY A T CHRISTMAS , Rev. 'J. Donald MacDonald, B.Sc., B.D.; Minister Rev. W. J. Maines, B.A., Assistant Minister Mrs. Eleanor Hetherington, A.T.C.M. Organist and Choir Director Bethel .Pentecostal Tabernacle Affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada CORNER OF ELGIN AND WATERLOO STS. REV. R. CLARK, Pastor SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21st SPECIAL CHRISTMAS MUSIC° 1 00 a.m. - SUNDAY SCHOOL. 1 1 : 0 a.m. and 7:00ep.m, - CHURCH. • 8:00 p.m. Tuesday - Bible Study and Player. Annual_ Sunday School Christmas Program Friday, December 19th, 7:45 ,Program Victoria Street United Church -The House Of Friendship Rev. Leonard Warr Friday, 7:30 p.m. — Bible School Christmas Concert. Sunday, 10 a.m. — Bible School (all grades) 11 a.m. CHRISTMAS SERVICE With Special Music. Sermon: , "FACTS ABOUT CHRIST'S BIRTH" 1:30 p.m. — BENMILLER CHRISTMAS MUSICAL. - W•E L•C-O,-M-E - • Mrs. J. Snider Mrs. L. Warr Victoria St. Organist & Choir Director Benmiller Pianist & "Choir Director UNITEDHOLINESS CHURCH 62 Cambria Street North 7 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21st 9:50 a.m. -• SUNDAY SCHOOL 11:00 a.m. - WORSHIP SERVICE 7:00 p.m. - EVANGELISTIC SERVICE' 8:00 p.m. - MIDWEEK PRAYER SERVICE: "A WELCOME AWAITS YOU" Pastor: REV ,C. A. JOHNSON, B.A. PHONE 524.6887 , The family that prays together . y .... stays together