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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1971-07-01, Page 3w 1.44', i' fir ' ) !I' From the Minister's study BY R. NICHQI.LS &LEY MEMORIAL - " FREE METHODIST CHURCH There is a way that seemeth right unto a man; but the end thereof are the ways of death. Prov. 14:12. a� How often in response to the questioning of a. minister about one's relationship with God, the answer conies back, I'm doing the best I can: or the best . I this is that in the vast area ori .�,o.• .. • ,„... x 1:.: k•ftwof'"cases; f;hey'„ar"s- i neev asp'..-- ,, umbrella and let it's handle or they can be,. Yet, being victims staff represent Christ's works in of the, •Fal'l, having warped add our behalf, namely, his,. life, ' ,, distorted minds, multitudes ' death and resurrection for John fe rCethat there is �a Aheaven to 14''6 says of Christ, "I am the. gain, and a hell to shun, have set • way,. the' truth and the life, no themselves to do something marl cometh unto th,e. Father by., about it. ,But alas, as Isa. 55:8 by me: So. you see why man's says, "For my thoughts are not good works fail. And this fact is your thoughts, neither are your reinforced by ' Acts • 4:12, ways my ways," saith the ,Lord. "Neither is there salvation in any And although man seeks to other: for there is none other appease his Creator in ways that • name under heaven given among seem reasonable in his, thinking:, men whereby we most be saved. our text unveils t futility of it -•:..., does this 'fact lackurther ,: all. Butrthere'.is a right way, as evidence, for Rom. 10:4 says well as a wrong way, and I'd like "For Christ is the end of the to illustrate this with a simple Law for righteousness, to comparison. everyone that belie�ieth. And'so . Let's compare the similarities let it be settled for once and -for • of a parachute, and an umbrella. all, that Christ plus nothing ATTENDANCE, DONATING HELP TO' CHURCH BUILDING PROJECTS, and on around. Now I'm sure 1I can hear someone say, whats wrong with good works, and'' I hasten to say, nothing; nothing , at all. What. I am saying is that no way do they constitute a passport to heaven, or in s know. Now the sad thing about iiitual terms salvation J �'• Erre ua �oo�. now � � iii any , man should boast. ' And further, Titus 3:5 "Not by. works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us. Nowt in conclusion, may I suggest do all who believe there is- a heaven to gain and a hell to shun, that you turn., for directions to Isa, 55•: this time "mpPtil-se ' •6,7 ."Seely .:y. .,tlie, Loxct v�.�•_.� while he arrray be,•fi und,-..call ye, �.. updn H;lm while He is near: Let the wicked forsake His way, and the unrighteous man His thoughts, and let him return unto the Lord, and He will have mercyupon him, and to our God, for He will abundantly pardon." Having thus returned to dhrist by faith for salvation, through Him, and Him alone, we now take a last look at man's good works, this time in the form of the ribs of the umbrella. No longer a means of salvation, which we have only in Christ, but now as a•• loving and reasonable service,. "to Him who loved us and gave. Himself for us.” Eph. 2:20. w • Comparable in many ways, yes; constitutes a passport to heaven, yet essentially different. John 3:36 "He that believeth on Ali .For sake of illustration let us the 'San hath everlasting life,: associate th -:• 'parachute to the multiplicity, of Son shall not see ' life;DEAR ®"TQ R 0 * C l VlUa Vl �11C t. the.- . and he that ,-EDITOR-- works _ .., bu Q xQt . _no .. t the — works men have performed, wrath of God abideth on him, fioping`"to dip the scales in favor Also, 1 John 5:12 "He that hath of `their good works over .their the Son hath life; -and he -that bad7ones;x--and wia inq harm. not, the Son.•of God 'bath approval. Some of these human not life. . efforts' have taken the shape of Just to insure against '-the• CHURCH MEMBERSHIP, temptation of many- toadd a BAPTISM, . BENEVOLENCE, fewarks..,.....as.,,..,-sort of a OR* CHARI=TABLE GIVING, reinforcement' to Christ's. TEACHING - ' A' SUNDAY redemptive work, let me point SCHOOL "CLASS, 1K'RITING ,you to Eph. 2:8,9 "Forby grace OUT FAT CHEQUES TO ' are ye saved through faith, and ' CHURCHES, OR 'CHARITY, that not of yourselves: it is the R I „GID CHURCH gift of God: not of works, lest The open house at Huronview held June 20-26' in connection with Senior Citizens' week has - well over 250 visitors registered. =.Much credit for its success goes to the wonderful help of, several groups and individuals, the • Huronview Women's Auxiliary .for providing volunteer helpers each day,. the Sorority, individual volunteers, . ' the Goderich museum bus, the... press and radio, and the many extra duties performed by the Huronview` Staff.• The Zurich Citizens Band led by Charles Kalbfeisch of Varna Opened activities on Sunday afternoon with a band concert on the lawn:' ' Several visitors joined the residents for the old time music and dance on Monday, The Huronview Orchestra provided the music assisted ” by Mrs. George Henderson of Brucefield and Bert Finlay of Goderich:' Padre Youmatoff of Bayfield led a very successful sing song on Tuesday afternoon accompanied by Mrs. . Walter Scott of Seaforth, • Forty residents of Huronview attended a Senior- Citizens program , in Blyth on Tuesday - evening sponsored by, the Blyth Council 'and service clubs. The Lions” Club provided the transportation for the residents following a lively variety , program lunch was served by the service clubs. The big day of the week• was the residents' picnic'herd on the lawn on Wednesday afternoon with most of dhe residents taking part along with . abbot 100 visitors which included 35 members of the Wingham Sehior Citizens Club. The afternoon activities began at 2 p.m. with several relay races and games of chance. The Lions Club of Clinton provided a clown and anchor, booth which was quite popular operated by Lions Bill Mutch and ,Laurie Colquhoun. The picnic supper served to over 300 people -,in --the auditorium was another highlight of the.day. The supper prepared and arranged 'by the kitchen staff . assisted by other staff members with the serving included . a bountiful supply of food for everyone. • • Twelve tables of progressive euchre and . crokinole were played• in the auditorium on Thursday afternoon witk. other games outdoors. The Goderich " 'Museum bus, 'which ', was provided . for-• Thursday and Friday,..proved quite "interesting for the residents and visitors. It was standing room only for the Family 'Night program on Thursday evening provided by the Bayfield and Exeter 'se nior ' citizens clubs. Twenty-five club members attended from Bayfield and 35from • Exeter. Those taking part in the program rornI- 1 'ayfield were •a men's quartette, , Clare Merrier, Brown Higgins, Bill Parker, . Harry Baker; recitation by Mrs. Maude •Sturgeon with President Mrs, G. Hopson as chairman: Mr. Cecil Skinner introduced the Exeter numbers which were a vocal duet ' by Gerald and Harold Skinner , accompanied by Mrs. Thelma King; several selections by a young peoples group from the Dutch Reform Church of Exeter, The Impressions. Twenty games of bingo were played on Friday afternoon in the auditorium with 40 prize winners. WEDDING INVITATIONS PkAteilU,10I S by INTERNINAL OF s IRATFoRc . j hoo e your wedding invitations with complet•e'confidence from our elegant selec,lion•, which . - includes announcements and all the correct wedding; accessories. Our wedding gift to you.., a Keepsake copy of yot� invitation processed ih luxurious gold, Come iii and recejre •,:oilr free Bridal Gill Register tottal,-*tar Wept Street n 524833.1 e• •er `This week, as the tender' green of Spring matures into Summer, the winding . road which ascends the Saltford escarpment will suffer and die in the name of progress. • Cedar and maple which provided welcome shade and fragrance to those' who would pass this way on foot or bicycle, will fall before the cold -steel bite of the chain saw, -to die limp' and wilting „ in the heat of a Summer's day. f) • Earth and clay will be moved' hence and thither to create an `improved' straighter and wider road flanked by brogd sterile shoulders, along this road the iron chariots may race in perfect :safety and in, defiance of the 'posted speeds. • Where are we hurrying to?" Benmiller lies emasculated by the same engineers as nature tries to heal the wounds. The Little Ponds are • shrouded in a choking cloud of man made dust — a deep layerof fresh gravel thoughtfully laid in June: Ever • increasing areas of our river frontageeare posted `out_of bounds' too' often, under the stars and stripes. , Shall we all gather by 'the river at the Falls, and in _our numbers trample. it to bare earth under a litter of candy wrappers, pop cans, and beer bottles? M A Will we need these speed engineered roads so' that we may join- the masses from further south, , all , pressing north ' in search of what we are so busy- destroying in;. -the name. , of progress and prosperity. • D. S. McKee 4.,..,..,r~.,... Shown are the Goderich Rotary representatives Tomorrow's Leaders. Left to right are: Michael Culbert and Terry Foran. (photo by Mac Campbell) . 4 u burn BY MRS. WES BRADNOCK Congratulations to a former resident of this village, Miss Vera' Jane Craig of Lucan on being awarded the Clarinda Bailey - Memorial ' $ursry: _ at' ---the Graduation exercises at the St. Joseph's Regional school of Nursing, London last week. Vera _ �, nen t .A at�gh r:ni Mr..,and Mrs: Robert J. Craig of Lucan' and the granddaughter of Mr. Wilftarrr-'-'J:--Craig of Auburn. Attending the graduation ceremony were Mr. William J., Craig and Mr. and Mrs. Maitland Allen, Mr. •and Mrs. William H. Coatts and Mr. and Mrs. Ray E. McIlmurray of Flint, Michigan. A large crowd attended the 45th annual Memorialservice at Ball's ' cemetery ' last Sunday -afternoon. The registration guest book was a in charge-, of Mrs: Gordon Taylor and Mrs. Frank Raithby. The' service was in charge of the Knox United Church and thein minister, Pastor Alfred Fry was in charge, Mrs. Norman Wightman, .the church organist, was in charge of the music... . 'Mr. Frank Raithby, chairman of the Trustee Board welcomed ail. to the service and thanked"'` everyone for their co-operation: those in• chargeof the grounds and also those for their -financial support: He thanked Mr. Harry Webster for th°'fo'ar of his organ • and also to the Arthur Funeral Home for the chairs. He. announced the appointment of Mrs. Norman"M ITOWe'fT'" as the secretary -treasurer' to follow the resignation of Mrs. Gordoh- Taylor who..: -has' served many years. Pastor Fry led the . service assisted by Rev. Keith Stokes, ,rector of St. Mark's Anglican Church, Auburn. Pastor Fry chose for his message _ "The certainty of Resurrection." Miss Nancy Anderson sang a solo — "The Lord is my Shepherd WILLIAMS CEMETE RY MEMORIALS. And Irl 'eriptions Stratford — Ontario C. M'eCallum Representative , 215 Wellington St. S., Goderich Phone 5246272 or 524-7345 AUL J. O[DSWORTHY MOTOR SALE — BP PRODUCTS 565 Victoria St: (Hwy. 4, South) Clinton 482=7051 THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL 1967 CHEVELLE - SS 396 C.C., High performance engine, 375 ,H.P. including hooker. headers, 4 speed transmission, posotrack. Rear end, vinyl top. ONLY $1:59'' 1968 CAMERO 2,door hard top, 'radio, vinyl roof. ONLY $1895 THESE ARE JUST A SAMPLE OF OUR .USED CARS, IN STOCK of the Rotary Camp for the Seminar for Boyle, Ken' Dougherty, Peter Frayn..e, Doug and District The offering was received by members of the Trustee Board, William Wagner, Frank Raithby a n d R obert Turner ' superintendent of the grounds': Guests • were "present from Guelph, Seaforth, Stratford, Mitchell.:,,, -Brantford, Kitchener, London -places. , The regular meeting of the NUnited Church Women of Knox• Utd•oChurch was held in the Sunday School room of the church last Wednesday evening. The meeting was opened by °music played by Mrs. James JacksonThe hymn ``O. Lord of Life" w4s sung followed by the scripture's -lesson read by Mrs. Elliott Lapp. Meditation was given ' by Mrs. Ross Robinson followed by prayer. A solo, "Amazing Grace" was sung by ' !Mrs. Gordon Chamney accompanied by Mrs. Donald Baines. The offering was • received by Mrs -"William Dodd and Mrs. Norman McDowell and „dedicated with prayer by Mrs. Jack Armstrong. Mrs. Stanley 'Ball introduced the guest speaker, , the health - nurse from Goderich. --She showed"pictures and told about their work with all ages of "people in the county, Mrs. _Dorothy Grange thanked her._ Ths h. n .W "Take . m' life" GODERJCH SIGNAE•rSTAR, THCIRSDAY, J U , "• 1 1 Goderich dnd area `obituaries - BRUCE LAMB. Bruce La11nb,RR 4, Goderich, died at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital Friday, June 25 after an illness of three years. Hewas22. Born May . 26,. 1949.to Toynbee ' Lamb and the late Annie (Kennedy) Lamb, he was a lifelong resident of Colborne Township. He *as a graduate of Central Huron Secondary School Ridgetown College of Applied Arts .and Technology in 1969; and attended -the University of Western Ontario from 1969 to - 1971. 11 He was a member ,of ,North 'Street United Church. Surviving besides his father are, three sisters,' Mrs. Rean (Elaine) Collins, Marlette, Michigan; Mrs. W m . (jeone)• Robertson, Auburn; and Mrs. Wm. (Doreen) Ganner,, ',London; and two brothers, Arnold and Donald, both of Colborne Township. "He • .was predeceased 'by his Mother in October 1966.. Funeral service was Monday, June 28 at the McCallum Funeral. Home 'with Rev. J. Donald McDonald officiating assisted by" Rev. Robert L. Raymont, Interment was ,in Colborne Cemetery. -Pallbearers were=Gary Porter; Pat McGuire, Bruce Ganier, John Cameron, Duncan MacRae ` and Dave Fa'l'coner. F lowerbearers ' : - were Doug and'any,.rleiEhbouzing ' sn^ngE'o1 , Y was •-'Trewartha,; Dan. 'D,obko,Jack Armstrong. ,73ouglas.' . Lawrence 'Cecil Cranston. , • . • raw or. an. Honorary B. Ong. pallbearer was Dr. , T. Plaetzer read a poem 'and took over the business period. Following this a dainty . lunch was served by the members of Unit 2. Visitors at the home of Mr: and Mrs. Ed Davies over the weekend were.Mr: and Mrs. Fred Widerneir, Mr. and Mrs. John Riley, Mr. and Mrs. Vern Redford., Mr. and Mrs: Charles Sippell, all of Stratford and Mr. and Mrs. Herb Monck, Pauline and Lawrence of London. Mrs. Myrtle, Munro and Mrs. Beth Lansing visited last Th ursday with :the •" former's cousins, Mrs. Alex Ebert and M-rs. George Grant at Wallaceburg. SUNDAY SERVICES .;.11.:.11 the family that prays together . stays together UNITEDHO[INESS: CHURCH Pastor: ,62 Cambria Street North SUNDAY, JULY 4th • 9:50 a.m. = S-UNDA..'Y...,SCHO.OL. 1 1 :0,0 a.m. — WORSHIPSERVICE 7:00 p.m. — EVANGELISTIC SERVICE Prayer Service — Wednesday 7:30 p.m. "A WELCOME AWAITS YOU" REV. 0. H. LEE . 'PHONE 524-6887 WESLEY MEMORIAL CHURCH THE FREE METriOIDIST CHURCH, Park Street at Victoria Ross Nicholls, Pastor Sunday School 10-a.m. Worship — 11 .a.m, WELCOME. n O. CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH BAYFIELD ROAD AT BLAKE STREET "A FELLOWSHIP CHURCH;' CALL US IF YOU NEED A RIDE! PHONE 524-9565 10:00 a.m. — SUNDAY SCHOOL 11:00 a:m. — MORNING WORSH113" 7:30' p,rii, — Regular Evening' Service. Bible Study Wednesday,, 8:00 p.m. 'w • Pastor: R. BRUBACHEF' Knox Presbyterian Church THE REV. G, LOCKHART ROYAL, B.A., Minister WILLIAM CAMERON, Director of Praise r 1^M.w(ry..r(nhrrMm,brr«/hMrr/•,,•..,, . • SUNDAY,. JULY 4th SUMMER SCHEDULE Service is. at 10:00 a.m. "e'rri�on:' "CITIZEN IN GOD'S CITY" (IiJursery ) Enter to Worsnip Depart to Serve a.ESLIE ALEXANDER Il',BQOT' Leslie Alexander W>'bot die on Sunday, June �2OI;" at Alban's, Herts, ingland. He was the husband of Beaty Campbell, formerly of Goderich,,` . Burial took place irl Englatid .' ED RILEY Ed Riley passed away at his home in California on. June i2, 'former•. Irene McDonald 'of" Kintail, and three children, Mrs. ;'ed , Scomberg, •' Mrs. Jim Chambc lin and Walter,. ail •of California. Mrs. Riley is a sister of Ea1;., McDonald, of Lucknow and Mrs. Thomas (Alice) Bogie, Lot}don. • EFFIE JANE MILLION Effie.. Jane Million,, 87, died after a lengthy illness at Bendale Acres, Scarborough, b Friday,' June 11. She was born in Colborne Township, daughter of Margaret �, Watt and William Million and' was predeceased by her husband, two sisters and four brothers. She .will be greatly missed by her family, Bernice, Mrs. Henry of Orangeville; Margaret Mrs. W. Mallory of Port Credit; Bill of Tot-6nto and. Jean, Mrs... Laila of`- Toronto, She is also survived by. 15 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Sery{Jes.were_heid on Junel4 4 L._H. at the Sherrin-Funerao Internment took place in Park Lawn Cemetery, Toronto. 11 � I MhIIORIALS—MARKERS & CEMETERY LETTERING Goderich District Representative T. PRYDE Frank Mcllwain • AND 524-9465 200 Gibbons St. SON Reg. J. Bell. 45 Cambria, Rd. 8. , S24-7 464 Cliiton--E,keter—Seaforth , -FIRSTBAPTlS:T 'CH.URCH (Baptist Convention of Ontario and 4uebec) -MONTREAL STREET near The Square -- A WELCOME TO. -A . • • - School For AII. 10:0.0 a.m—Adult Bible Classn . .•.,. B b and Church School • 1,4:-00 a.m., —"Morning' Worship. , • Guest Preacher: R'•EV,.,.W. H. McWHINNIE Supervised Nursery) - Bethel P�ntecostaITaberna'c with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada R OFELGI.t�4AND WATERLOO STS. REV, R. CLARK, Pastor- SUNDAY, JULY 4th Affiliated . ^'CORNE 10:00 a.m. — SUNDAY SCHOOL. 1,1:00 a,rr,— MOR:N.I•NG WORSHIP. 7:00 p.m. -- EVANGELISTIC SERVICE ' 8:00 p.m — Tuesday, Prayer and Bible Study 8:00 p.m. - Friday, Young People's ,Service YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THESE SERVICES ST. GEORGE'S. CHURCH • FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY SUND.AY,' .JU,LY 4th • Holy Communion at 8:30 a.m. Holy Communion and Sermon at 10. a.m. (Nursery) PLEASE NOTE SUMMER TIME CHANGE Organist -Choirmaster: Mr. Paul C. Baker, F.R,C.O., L.R.A.M., A.R.C.M. Rector: REV, G. G.1RUSSELL, B.A., B.D. e Victoria Street"United Church HOUSE OF- FRIENDSHIP .,,._-._,REV. LEONARD WARR 11:10 a.m. — Worship Service, " "LOVE DIVINE ALL LOVES EXCELLING" 'BENMILLE,R UNITED CHURCH — w" 10:00 a.m. ,- Worship Serioe and Bible • School. — W -E -L -C -O -M -E Mrs. J. Snider, Victoria St,• Organist & Choir Director Mrs. Leonard Warr, tlenmiller Pianist & Choir Director North. Street United Church REV. ROBERT L. RAYMONT ' SUNDAY, JULY 4th 10:00 a.m. — Morning Worship 10:00 a.m. — Supervised Nursery 10:00 a.m. — Ju`hior Church School. •Guests: THE TREBLE SINGERS (Coffee will be served on the lawn following', the service) W -E -L -C -O -M -E Mrs.:Eleanor Hetherington, A.T.0 M. Organist and Choir Director Phon`thurch Office and Study .-524-7631 Church:Building -- 524.6951 yl4 4.