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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1970-12-10, Page 32• 12B ICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, D1 CEMRER;'10,1970 From the Minister's study REV. R. C. McCLENEGHAN Dungannon . "The time of prepuration" "Behold the days are coming says the Lord, when I will make a new Covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah, not like the covenant I made with their forefathers, when I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt, my covenant which they broke for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more". Jeremiah 31:31. Many centuries ago the words of the prophet were spoken advising the people that some day a new Covenant would be made. As we approach the festive season once- again it is very easy to see that people are preparing for to celebrate. Surely we should ask ourselves, "What preparation are we making?". Advent is a time of preparation ---a time of getting ready for Christmas, a time to prepare to commemorate the `Birth of the Christ Child. As we look about ourselves we can be very certain, of a change, of a preparedness taking place; for what? Sometimes we wonder if the world truly knows the true meaning of "Advent" of how it • began and of what it stands for. There . appears to be a never ending realization that there is such a thing as Christmas coming, and if we want to make the most of it now is the time to get ready....but how? Yes,' we install that jolly" fellow in all the places he should be we bring out the glitter, we get busy with all the tools we have and endeavour' to light up our homes and any place where color will add to the beauty we use it, and so a great many folk make use of Advent in this way. It all must be done today for. tomorrow will be too late, so hopefully we begin to make the most of our time. Perhaps many of ,us feel that the more use. we make of these weeks before Christmas, the more festive and joyful the time will be. But, how can we in all our rush and hurry come to something as important as the celebration of" Christmas and all its sacredness and not give the time of Advent it's inspired men years before the Christ Child's Birth ,wrote pages that might help people make preparation for the greatest of God's gifts. They didn't use the same words the world is using today but they were saying the same thing that we should be. hearing in the voice of , the Advent season. Yet on all sides we appear to just hear "Christmas is coming get ready for it". This may be the time when we should be allowing -the words and the teachings of th prophets of old to break through those barriers that surround o present day preparations. Todayco our world is so concerned ed about for Christmas bargains . . we rush here an there with our friends an neighbours...and then we, deci to wait a little longer ...an when we return we, discov r what we desired is already goo. Even when we try to keep all the customs and make t e traditions come to life, by gid g our support here and there,. o this group to another society, e suddenly arrive at the end oft e season of preparation ad discover we have failed to .g t e ur at d d de e e h In t w n e the full value of this very important season. The people of ages past wanted and hoped, they believed, and God set His' seal upon His promise... God's Christmas Promise.. CHRIST. God's new • promise of reconcilliation fulfilled and sealed through the coming of His Son. This is what we are going to be celebrating. Perhaps we need to remind ourselves of this as we make the best use of the days of preparation...the Advent Season. All of our planning and working may be beautiful to see, but the real greatness lies in the wonder and message of God's Drama in History. Therefore as we look forward to the joy and gladness of Christmas let us not miss God's part, may we allow Him to share with and guide us through • these exciting weeks, and once again be reminded that we are to reveal Christ's light in our homes and wherever we may be, be able to say, "Lift up your ice for the Lord proper place. hearts_ and:^rejo Strangely enoug_hN,_ God has Come". A Christmas message . from Army leader In a special message, Commissioner Clarence D. Wiseman, leader , of The Salvation Army, expressed the hope that Canadians will take time this year to think of the real meaning of Christmas. Behind the gift -giving, the parties and the gay lights, he reminds Canadians, are certain facts of history. The primary fact is that "the Word became fleshand dwelt among us", which is the New Testament way of ' stating that at Christmas, God,, in the person of the Christ -Child, broke into time and space to show men how to live! It happened in a place that can be located on a map, and at a moment that can be dated on a calendar. The second fact is the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Some try to explain this event away, but for the Christian it is part of history. Christmas, which is concerned with Christ's birth, cannot be fully understood without the Resurrection. Commissioner Wiseman states that the third ungainsayable fact is the existence of the Christian Church, and its continuity over 1900 years. It is composed of fallible humans, and so at times has 'been a dismal failure. 0 MIN RY CORN$LRIS R. STAM PRIM SIMIAN VIOLS SOCILTY CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60635 "PAUL ,TELLS OTHERS ABOUT HIS GOSPEL" It is true that NOW there is but 16:25; etc.). one gospel and God's anathema Now • in Gal. 2:2 the apostle is pronounced upon any who states: "I went 'up BY REVELA- would presume to proclaim any TION (God sent him) and com- other (Gal. 1:8,9) but those who municated unto them (the epos - suppose that Paul proclaimed the ties and elders at Jerusalem) that same good news which the twelve ! gospel which I preach among the before him had proclaimed, IGentiles . . ." But- was he not should carefully read Gal. 2:1-9. merely checking to, make sure The twelve had been proclaim- ' that he and they were preaching Ing our Lord's kingdom rights in the same ,good news? No, for he• ."the gospel of the kingdom."The •-goes on to say: "But (I went) pri- kingdom having been .rejected, vately to them which were of rep - however, God raised up Paul to , utation, lest by any means- I proclaim "the gospel of the grace j should'' run, or had run, irv'vain.." of God" (Acts 20:24). In Gal. Verses 7 and 9 then go on to 1:11,12 this apostle declares: tell how "they saw" and "per - "But I certify 'you, brethren, ceived" the grace, that had been' that the gospel which was'given to Paul, so that they pub - preached of meads not after man, licly and officially gave him -"the for I neither received it of man right hand of fellowship," ac neither was I taught•it, but by the knowledging him as the apostle revelation. of Jesus Christ." lof grace, sent to the world with a This is only one of many pas- message of grace. sages in. which he declares that I "For by grace are he was commissioned to proclaim through faith it a special message by the glorified Lord Himself (.Eph. 3:1-4; Rom.1 of God" (Eph. 2:8). ye saved, is tfie gift Parish Council receives approval for draperies The regular monthly meeting of St. Peter's Parish Council was held on ' Monday evening, November. 30th, in the Parish Hall with the Chairman, John Buchanan presiding. The meeting opened, with prayer by' Father Moynahan, followed by the reading of the minutes of the last meeting by' Mrs. Stimson. Mrs. Mary 'Donnelly 'for the Temporal Committee reported regarding draperies for the altars in the sanctuary: that they had received approval for the purchase and that part of the order was here now and it was hoped the balance would arrive in a short time. If there is going to be any great delayit was suggested the drapery for main altar might 'be put up and the two side altars covered later when the draperies are received. The ceiling on the right hand side altar is to be repainted to match the wall. This matter was left in the hands of the Temporal Committee chairman to have completed before the draperies are installed. It was reported by Father Moynahan that a donation had been offered anonymously towards the cost of draperies for one of the altars. Father Moynahan submitted a sample of the new stations of the Cross which,were of hand carved wood ba German craftsman of New Hamburg. The members of the Board were unanimous in their decision to proceed with ordering this design, • which will take approximately four months to complete. In the meantime small temporary Stations of the Cross were placed in the church until the' new ones arrive. Father Moynahan . also . submitted pictures of two new carved wood statues for the sanctuary, made by the same craftsman-. He is to investigate size' which - would be most suitable and report back on the cost. Mrs. Muriel Murphy reported on the success of the Twilight Retreat for women which was held in October, which was very well attended. Mrs. Robinson is preparing both the Children's and the Adult Choir for Christmas. The Senior Choir will sing a Latin Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve. Pete McCauley for the Temporal Committee was asked to arrange to change the floodlighting on the sign in front Notwithstanding this, the Church has maintained a quality of life, and a witness of God's redemptive action through Christ, that have withstood detractors without and 'critics within. It remains the major humanising force in our society today,. "Jesus Christ gives real understanding of what it means to- be human", the Commissioner says. "He bridges the gulf between the world of the Spirit and the secular world of things. He rejects neither, but puts the Spirit firmly in the saddle. "Jesus respected people. He didn't view them as objects to be managed and manoeuvred in the interests of others. A person is of infinite value. And a person can find true fulfilment, become really human, through faith in Jesus Christ! Actually, this is what Christmas is all about." Commissioner Wiseman challenges Canadian Salvationists of the church. This to be particularly not to wait for completed as soon as possible. people to enter the places of A letter was read from Father worship, but to carry the Hughes regarding arrangements message of Christian hope, healing and caring to the places where they live, work and find recreation. to meet with our young people. Helmut Krohmer reported it was hoped something could be arranged for early in the New Year. A motion was made and duly seconded that we hold a General Meeting of the Pais'li Council, which was tentatively set for Friday evening before Ash Wednesday, which would be February 19. Regarding Advisory. Board elections it was moved and - seconded that By-law No. 5 be amended so that there would be an election every year for a two year term, so that each year half the old members would be serving with the new office. . i4'IA►GE BROACIFOO1" PHARM Lary Rieck P11M.Bx. MAUDE BROADFOOT Suggests • 'Jean Nate" Luxurious Lotions Gels and Talcs Giftsfor the Bath CY Archie tarber, pFlilJ.i'» The "date for the next monthly meeting of the Board of Advisors was set for Monday, January 25th at 8:00 p.m. in parish Hall. "THE BIBLE TODAY" ^t J IIIIIIIIIIli11111111111111111111111NIN181110iNINNIIl11NI1NINIIIIII181111I111NIIII111111IM4i811111tNiININIIINiNN 11111 01iNNNINIIII,NNINI1H11111111N11NUNNUI NMIIIi111111011NIINNII,l111NIINlili111iH1 Goderich and area obituaries GREGORY DAVID HAYLOW Gregory David Haylow, only son of David and Velma (Radbourne) Haylow, RR 2 Goderich, died Sunday, December 6 in Stanley Township as the result of an automobile accident, He was 3.° He was born August 9, 1967 in Kitchener and had resided in Goderich Township for the past tWo years. Surviving _ besides his parents are his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Haylow, Southampton and his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Radbourne, Arkwright; and his great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Radbourne, Park Head; Mrs. Stewart Welsh, Tara; and Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Reed, Woodstock. Funeral service was Tuesday, December 8 at the McCallum Funeral Home with Rev. R. Moynahan of St. Peter's Church officiating. Interment was in Colborne Township. Pallbearers were Arthur Radbourne, Jim Speer, Paul Haylow and Ted Baker. FRANK J. CURRY Frank J. Curry died Tuesday, December 1 at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital. He was 72. Son of Patrick and Mary (Phillips) Curry, he was born February 12, 1890 in Buffalo, New York. He lived in Buffalo and Detroit before corning to. Goderich in 1938. . He was the owner of the Bedford Hotel from 1938 until September 1970. He was a past member of the Goderich Lions Club. - Survivors include' his wife, the former , Auleen Litt; three daughters, Mrs. Bruno (Mary) Lapaine, Goderich; Mrs. William (Frances) Hilton, Thornhill; and Joan Curry, Goderich; one son, Edward, Sarnia; and five grandchildren. Funeral service was Friday, December 4 at the McCallum ' ' The President of the Assem- blies of i3od in the U.S.A., Dr. Thomas F. Zimmerman, re- ports: "When two Assemblies of God missionaries recently visited Cabana, Peru, for the first time, they discovered that God's Word had preceded them there — thanks to the National Bible Society. Sever- al years before, a colporteur, or distributor, had soid a bible to one of Cabana's citizens, Florencio Reyes, who was joined by his brother in read- ing and studying the book. The two became convinced that the Bible is God's Word. They ac- cepted Christ as. their Sav- iour. Reading that believers are to be baptized they per- formed the rite for one an- other. The missionaries' arrival was in answer to the Reyes brothers' prayer that mod would send someone to teach them more about His Word. The visitors could not- stay, but they helped the brothaers' start services. As a result, to- day Cabana has 4, thriving Church which hef ids the Gospel to the lost in that community. GIVE.... so more will live • .HEART FUND. mvxcvm.2amvmvx-vx-vx-vmvmnt' CHRISTMAS, iN THE MARKET PLACE A Nativity Play By Henri Gheon Directed By Gail Sully And Virginia Lodge Produced By The Presbyterian Young People's Society •AT THE GODERICH Knox Presbyterian Church DECEMBER 13 ADMISSION FREE *VAIVXVX'VX"Vg'VgtVtV Funeral Home with Rev: MacMillan officiating. Interment was in Maitladd Cemetery. Pallbearers were skine, Daniel Murphy mes Donnelly Q.C., Bruce dully, ,John Morris and Robert Hilton. Flowerbearers were _- Ray Hilton, Bruce Tenant, Ralph Wolf, Fraflk Clark, C. F. Chapman, Harry Ford, George Filsinger-James Kinkead, Justice Frank Donnelly, Harrison Kastener, 13111 Elliott, Charles Robinson and Clare Baechler, Bruce Q,C,,. residence. She was 88. ° She was the former Jane V., Young; daughter- of James and Bridget (Dalton) Young," born September 26, 1882 in Goderich. She was a lifelong resident here. She was a member of St. Peter's Church and of the CWL there. She was predeceased by her husband, Herbert Lamprey in 1963. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Charles (Marion) Berner, and Mrs. Les (Oleva) Anderson, both of Goderich; one sister, Mrs. Terry (Loretto) Quinlan, Stratford. Funeral service was Thursday, December 3 at St., Peter's 'Church with Rev. R. Moynahan officiating. , •Interment was in St. Peter's Cemetery, Colborne Township. Pallbearers, were Carl Schneiker, Ben Chisholm, Felix Devlin, Dan Devlin, Jack Devlin and John Quinlan. Flowerbearers were Ed Sowerby, Clare Bedard, Harold Montgomery and Maitland Driver. HERBERT GREENWOOD Herbert Greenwood, Goderich, died at' Alexandra Marine and General Hospital December 2 following a short illness. He was 89. Son of "William and Sarah Greenwood, he was born January 3, 1881 in Boltob, Lancashire, England. He came to Canada 60 years ago and has resided in Goderich for the past 55 years. Mr. Greenwood was employed by Sifto Salt Company until his. retirement in 1953. He was a meinber of Knox Presbyterian Church, and a member of the Session there. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Mary Booth who died in 1933. Survivors include one son, Wilfred, Goderich; one granddaughter, Nancy Greenwood; and one sister, Mrs. Walter (Sarah). Barlow, Philadelphia. Funeral service - was 'Friday, December 4 at the McCallum Funeral Home with Rev. R. G,." MacMillan officiating. Interment was in Maitland Cemetery. Pallbearers were Robert Bisset, Frank McArthur, Arnold McConnell, Clayton Edward, Bill Ross and Ebb Ross. MRS. JANE V. LAMPREY Mrs. Jane V. Lamprey, 114 Park Street, Goderich, died Tuesday, December 1 at her SUNDAY SERVICES CATHOLIC CHURCHES SUNDAY -MASSES St. Joseph's, Kingsbridge 9:00 A.M. and 8:00 P.M. St.'Augustine's 11:00 A.M. St. Mary's, .Lucknow 11:00 A.M. 48-49-50 UNITED HOLINESS CHURCH 62 Cambria Street North SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13th 9:50 a.m. — SUND'AY' SCHOOL. 11:00 a.m.—WORSHIP SERVICE 7:00 p.m. — EVANGELISTIC SERVICE 7:30 — Wednesday evening — Prayer Service. "A WELCOME AWAITS YOU" Pastor: REV. O. H. LEE PHONE 524-6887 WESLEY MEMORIAL CHURCH THE FREE METHODIST CHURCH Park Street at Victoria H. Ross Nicholls, Pastor Sunday SChooi 10 a.m. Worship Hour 11 a.rp. Evening Service 7 p.m. 'WELCOME MRS. GEORGE ALDERSON a eve i , ' - ► vember . 20 Mrs. " >„`� �” nstantly. killed e s ',:;: to her apartment at Inka Road, Inkaster Mich. Born and raised in Goderich she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Page. Survivors are a daughter, Joan -Bednarz of Inkaster,' Mich., four . grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. M. (Margaret) Spotten of Toronto; Mrs. S. R. (Helen) McBrien of Aylmer; Mrs. J. (Mary) -Ste Marie of St. Catharines; and one brother, Thomas J. of Lynwood, Calif. Funeral mass was held at St. Norbert's Church Inkaster Wednesday, November 25. Palbearers were George Page, Ernest Page, Tom Daly, Bud Alderson, Dwayne Alderson and Walter Bednarz. WILLIAMS CEMETERY MEMORIALS And inscriptions ' Stratford - Ontario Ronald C. McCallum Representative 215 Wellington St. S., Goderich Phone 524-6272 or 524-7345 r MEMORIALS—MARKERS 1 T. PRYDE AND SON Clinton—Exeter—Seaforth & CEMETERY LETTERING Goderich District Representative Frank Mcllwain• 524-7861 or 524-9465 200 Gibbons St. Reg: J. Bell CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH BAYFIELD ROAD AT BLAKE STREET • "A FELLOWSHIP CHURCH" r CALL US IF YOU NEED A RIDE! 524-9565 or 524-6445 A BIBLE CLASS FOR ALL AGES! 10:00 a.m.--.SUNDAY SCHOOL 11:00 a.m. — MORNING WORSHIP "CIRISTMAS II: HIS PLAN IN PROCESS" Regular Evening Service — 7:30 'p.m. with New Bayfield Trio and Louise Talbot's Slides of Holy Land. Bible Study Wednesday, 8:00 p.m. PASTOR: REV. KENNETH J. KNIGHT Knox Presbyterian Church: THE REV. G. LOCKHART ROYAL, B.A., Minister WILLIAM CAMERON, Director of Praise SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13th 10:00 a.m. -- SUNDAY SCHOOL. 11:00 a.m. -- DIVINE WORSHIP. Sermon: THE MINISTER WILL PREACH (Nursery and Junior Congregation) 8:00 p.m. ' NATIVITY PLAY . "CHRISTMAS IN THE MARKET" PLACE" Enter to Warship Depart to Serve 45 Cambria Rd. S. 524-7464 ki$ 1 G 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 Church School For All. 11:00 a.m. — Advent, Worship Supervised Nursery) Sermon: FORGIVENESS — 3 PEACE Minister: Rev. Arthur Maybury, B,A., B.D. • Bethel Pentecostal Tabernacle Affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada COINER OF- ELGIN AND WATERLOO STS. REV. R. CLARK, Pastor SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13th . 10:00 a.m. — SUNDAY SCHOOL. 11:00 a.m.—WORSHIP SERVICE. 7:00 p.m.— EVANGELISTIC SERVICE. 8:00 p.m. Tuesday — Prayer and Bible Study 8:00 Friday — Young People's Service. ST. GEORGE'S CHURCH 3rd SUNDAY IN ADVENT SUNDAY, DECEMBER • 13th Holy'Communion at 8:30 a.m. Rector's Senior Class at 10:00 a.m. Morning Prayer and Sermbn at 11:00 a.m. (Nursery) Church School at 11:00 -a.m. - Organist -Choirmasters Mr. Paul C. Baker, F.R.C.O., L.R.A.M., A.R.C.M. Rector: REV. G. G. RUSSELL, B.A., B.D. Victoria -StreetlUnited Church HOUSE OF FRIENDSHIP REV. LEONARD WARR 10:00 a.m. — Bible School For All Grades. 11:00 a.m. — Worship Service (W. G. SUNDAY) Sermon: "THE STAR OF LI FE'S MORNING" BENMILLER UNITED CHURCH 8:00 p.m.- — C.G.I.T. VESPER SE.RVICE� -- W -E -L -C -O -M -E — Mrs. J. Snider Victoria St. Organist & Choir Director Mrs. Leonard Warr Benmiller Pianist & Choir Director North _StreetJnite4(hurch REV. ROBERT L. RAYMONT SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13th (3rd IN ADVENT)' 9:45 a.m. —• All Church School meets in order to prepare service. 11:00 a.m. 7 Morning Worship Sermon: •`FAITH AND FESTIVAL AT CHRISTMAS" W.E-L-C-O.1M-E Supervised Nursery Mrs: Eleanor Hetherington, A.T.C.M. Organist and Choir DIre"tor Phone Church Office and Study — 524.7631 Church Building-" 524.6951 a' 1 4 0