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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1972-10-05, Page 20IA GE $A GODER1CU $IQNA -STAR, TI,JURSDAY, OCTOBER ro f the Minister's p Study BY CAPT4 D.J. CONNOR The Salvation Army 000koommoloar arvest time Harvesttime is a happy time of year, we are reminded of Thanksgiving dinner, of family "get-togethers", of Harvest. Festivals and church auction sales. It is a time set aside to remember: God's goodness, bounty and blessing upon us. It is -a season of Thanks _to-God,.SG- often for our material blessing, the THINGS of Life that we en- joy. But is it possible that the gifts often obscure the, Giver? Our lives are so made up of things - we even measure a man by things - his clothes, (is'he in "style?), his car, his colour TV, his cottage, boat, freezer, hi-fi, and suddenly things are more important than people. Often we even find that things - become . more important than God, and his claim° upon our lives. Many neglect God for en- tertainment, ` many neglect a close walk with God for business, many refuse time for God for family or friends and so. the things of life crowd , out LIFE 'in Jesus Christ. . Things - even good things are a poor substitute for Christ, for a holy life and godly interests and purpose in living. ' Thi g s . ay.,.,. destroyed, things do not last forever. Dr. 'Ephraim Hettinger, Pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church, Plymouth, Penn- sylvania, writing in "The Sword of the Lord" magazine tells in vivid detail of the greatest natural disaster in America in recent floods (June, 1972) in WyomineValley, Penn. The ' normally placid Susquehanna Riyer fed by 'billions of gallons of rain rose 40.6 -feet. A reporter on the site wrote: "It's something out of a horror movie, a ` desolate, muddy, debris -clogged jungle of mangled buildings, gutted stores and broken dreams." `• The flood resulted in 80,000 evacuees, 20,000 homeless. Plymouth was isolated for five days, no wa,er, heat, power or telephones. . Life's treasures, sentimental heirlooms, furniture, and collec- tions were literally taken to the dump = if found at- all. Businesses that took a lifetime to build and homes that were dreams of many families were destroyed in minutes. Dr. Hettinger writes "The people of Wyoming Valley discovered to their regret that material possessions, no matter how great or sensational, can be wiped out overnight." The Lord Jesus Christ told of a man who faced a similar in- cident. In Luke 12:16-21, we find recorded the words of Jesus depicting the very same thing we have been sharing together.. The Lord Jesus told of a man who was rich -selfish -greedy. His wealth became his god and while he was wealthv beyond measure he gave nothing to man and less -to God.. He built more barns, bigger storage areas, big hank ac- counts, more for self;' more ttl,ings.things and things until' one night - so unexpectedly, "God said, unto him, Thou fool, this night' thy . soul . shall be required of thee: then whose shall those THINGS be which thou hast provided?" • Then..Jesus=:warns that laveth up treasure for him- self, and is not RICH TOWARD GOD" Friends, God' has 'a better way' than this for you. God has something special for • every born-again, believer in the Lord Jesus Christ. Peter writing to Christians says: "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ which, according to his abun- dant mercy, hath begotten us again (born again John 3::3) unto a lively hope, 'by the resurrection of .Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance, in- corruptable, undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you", Peter 1:3-4. Yes, the born-again Christian has more than the things of this life. Things can decay, burn, ¶e stolen, broken or ruined but not our inheritance in Christ. Things can never satisfy the. {-,z.�r------ the emptiness and change . of time. Things cannot take away our guilt before. God, quiet our fears, assure us of eternity, save us from ..Judgment, things will finally either leave us, or we will leave them.. But Jesus never leaves is, in c. time or in eternity (Heb. 13:5). Friend, are you rich toward God, do you know Jesus Christ as your personal Savior froni sin, condemnation and hell?. If your soul were required tonight, are you re.ady to meet God's • If you are, praise God, live for Jesus and work- for souls but .if not, will you not receive Christ now.. •, - The Bible, God's Word declares "Repent ye therefore and be converted that your sins may he blotted. out" Acts 3:19. The "Bible says "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved" Act 16:31. God's Word says "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall he , saved'' Rom. 10:13, ' Will you repent, believe Christ as your substitute on the cross, will you call_on Jesus, now and accept His offer of .Salvation today? • "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world, hut that the world through Him might he saved. He that believeth ori Him is not condemned: but he that believeth not , is condemned already ... " John 3;16-18. "The .Lord is ... not willing that any should perish hut that all should come to repentance" 2 Peter 3:9. God bless you all! A Rt. Rev. *Carmen J. Queen Bishop Queen conducts Anglican Harvest Service Harvest Thanksgiving ser- vices at St. George's Church last Sunday featured a visit by the Rt. Rev. Carmen J. Queen, Bishop of Huron. Bishop Queen met with the Board of Management for an in- formal discussion of church matters over breakfast in the parish hall. He outlined plans which• the Diocese has to develop stewardship program- ming with •lay leadership. This would follow a pattern which has been very successful in the Diocese of Toronto. At the 11 o'clock service Bishop Queen was celebrant at tl the Holy Communion and gave the sermon.- He urged the congregation to take personal responsibility in the program of renewal `which is going on in the Christian Church today. _,ey coffee hour after service provided an opportunity for the members of the parish to" meet the Bishop. The breakfast and coffee hour were arranged through the catering group of the Anglican Churchwomen. , The church was tastefully decorated with flowers, fruit and coloured leaves by the members of the Chanced Group. l✓17h' ME 8/8LE 8Y CORNELIUS R. STAM PRES. BEREAN BIBLE SOCIETY CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60633 DISCIPLES AND APOSTLES "And when it was day He head of• the 'long list of Old Tes- callred unto Hini His disciples tament prophets we find Samuel, and of them He chose twelve , a ' young lad, saying: "Speak vvh �i also He n need apostles" Lord for Thy servant hear eth" t) )1 1 , Bblhe SOCie;t'CaflVO$ nearly complete Officials of the local Branch of some 'of the returns have not the Bible Society report that been handed in to the treasurer, receipts o �i j y.- M ..Mr.. L.- Hi _ r , �h �`t `- 'su �uss' �is. o cea ned >,n to t e� �� yeas ren. rs represents about one-half. of what is expected, based on last year's receipts of over $1200. The house to house canvass of Goderich on behalf of the Bible Society has bvity in progress for about` two weeks. Most of the canvassing is complete, though .The canvass , is conducted through the co-operation of most" of the Church congregations of Goderich. The, Bible Society executive urges canvassers to complete their work this week so that the total returns may be tabulated. Kingsbridge news Eldon MacNamara of Detroit recently spent a "week visiting with, Mr, and Mrs. Joe Courtney aird family end Frank Austin -of Dungannon. Mr. and, Mrs. John Howard returned home on Sunday after travelling 'as far as North Dakota and also visiting with relatives in Jackson, Michigan. On Friday, grades six, seven and eight of St. Joseph's School, along with their teachers and chaperones, enjoyed a trip to the Plowing Match at Sebringvi'lle. Mrs. Fred Vassella is a patient in Victoria Hospital, London where she underwent surgery last week. �v Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Sinnett and family of Detroit were weekend visitors with Mrs. Jim Sinnett and family. Shannon Durnin, six-year-old daughter. of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Dalton, spent a few days in the hospital last week' after falling from a high staircase in her homeand being knocked uncon- scious. She returned home on Saturday. 3706 headsold On Wednesday and Thursday (September 27th and 28) the Thessalon and Manitoulin Cat- tle Sales were held under very good conditions: Auctioneer Vern Shepherdson, ' New Liskeard sold the 1025 head at Thessalon and the 2681 head at M'ai1'itonttrr'q'ni buyers who bid briskly and kept the prices strong. There was a good demand for heifers, artd at Thessalon there was little difference in price. The top heifer price was fora lot of calves which brought $47.25 Good 'steer calves sold in the $46. range. Heavy steers over 800 lbs. brought $33.50 to $36.25. At Manitoulin, the prices were c' similar. Steer calves brought Luke 6:13 �. (I Sam. 3:9). Many people fail to disti.n-. Before we can do or say any $47.50; heifer calves $36.25; thing for God,' then, we must'lis-- ten to God. This explains why the xeadiiag and study of the Word of God is so important. - First, salvation itself comes by hearing and believing God's Word, especially about Christ, and His death for our sins. Rom, 10:17. says: "Faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God,'' and -1 Pet. 1:23: "Being 'born again, not hof C`orr'iiptibte seed, but of incorruptible, by the Word of 'God, which liveth and ahideth forever.'" Then, having boon saved, we can serve Gdd acceptably only by diligent study of His Word. Perhaps the most important passage in the Bible on this subject is II Tim. 2:15 —Study to show thyself ap- proved unto God; a workman that' -needeth not to be ashamed, right- ly dividirig the Word of Truth." • guish between our Lord's disci- ples. They suppose they are the. same. This is i,ncorrect, however, for otir Lord had a multitude of He had op1y a . few apostles, His apostles were chosen from among His disciples as we learn from the above pas, sage from'Luke's gospel. A disciple is a -follower, an' apostle is. r," sent one „ A dis- ci.Iil,' is a Ie,lrtier, an' apostle is a te,icher There is a great lesson )a're for us allto learn. \,",,e moist e: orr5e before we can rao \/hh, must fellcn', before we can be s/Vnt ti'd'y must Norm before we . Can te.101 t must //,Stet/ to thri Lordtafon•.vecon pe,ikforthe Lord "Thus so th ,the Lord " .vas the fami 1 Tar unrase with which the uId:4Testenaent pr(AMP ts be- ,gan their. mnssagF,s. But at the October -time October is' the. time to ,start preparing your garden for the winter , months ahead. Russ Gomme, horticultural specialist, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food ,offers these hints for ga rdeners. Cool, sunny weather promotes a rapidly growing lawn. The lawn mower blade can he set a little lower, but do not cut the SUNDAY, OCT: 8 EOFFRY IE{_. to prepare grass shorter than 1 1/2 inches. Now is a good time to tran- splant or divide penennials. Us,e a sharp knife to divide roots. Throw away old, diseased sec- tions of the roots. Bulbs, such as tulips, daf- fodils and hyacinths, can be planted now for your spring gar- den. They will have plenty of time to develop strong root systems -before, winter. If you plan on using the bulbs in a bor- der, prepare the soil right away. Make sure that the bed is free of - weeds, and that–enough organic material has.been added before . planting. . , telry^our° s-ercarefully for black -spot and mildew. Badly infected, leaves should be picked off and removed. from the gar- den, along with_ any fallen leaves: 'If mildew is a problem, apply Karathane, dusting sulfur or Acti-dione, as recommended, There have been numerous.in- sects in the garden this year. For the rest of the season keep the garden well -cultivated to help prevent them from surviving over the winter. New lands need special atten- tion at this time of year."Apply a balanced fertilizer to encourage thick growth. Use 5-20-20 or 4- 16-16 on light sandy soils; or 5- 20-10 on heavier loams or clay soils. Since these are only general. recommendations, .a soil test should be made to find out the correct ratio and rate of ap- plication. If the lawn is weedy; a her- bicide can be applied. Spray the lawn with 2, 4-D for dandelions or other broad,, leaved weeds or. 'a mixture of this chemical with Mecoprop or Silvex for check - weed and other• trard-to-kill weeds. Take carb witl1 these and other 'chemicals — alwaSs READ THE LABEL and fgllo+ the directions. PRESIDENT — GEOFFRY STILL ASSOCIATES LTD., TORONTO SHOPPING CENTRE CONSULTANTS • Planning Shopping Plazas and Holiday Inn. • Former manager of Yorkdale„Mall in Toronto over 100 stores. • Member of Gideons, Christian Busineiss Men International Chamber of Commerce etc. • ' On board of directors -- Ontario Bible College. PLUS SP,ECIAL.'MUSIC- AT WESTFIELD FELLOWSHIP HOUR -2 P.M. HURON MEN'S CHAPEL, AUBURN-8P.M. Peel Mullen -Night of Music - Oct. 18•t9 Huron Christian Men's hnquet - Sat.,Oct,2 1 ”. YOURTKkE1.S NOW FORH.C.M.A, BANQUET 'At WESTFIELDRESTAURANT SAT. OCT. 21 ..WITH THE SPENCER FAMILY & DOROTHY SCOTLAND Prevails Whom Goad Men Do Notching" • h t dh'f b ht eavy steers an er ere roup the same of $37.25. The Manitoulin Sale was of- ficially • opened by the Ontario Minister of Agriculture and Food, the " Honourable William A. Stewart. The Minister will also be officially opening the South River Sale' on October 6th. Remaining Northern Feeder , Sales are: LaSarre (sale at Dupuy) — Tuesday, October 3 — 2500 head, 50% calves New Liskeard •.�,.y. head, 25% calves. Wiarton — Thursday, Qctober 12 -- 2500 head. Manitoulin Monday, October' 16 — 300 head. South River — Thursday, October 26 — 500 head. o Goderich .obituaries EMERSON ;JOHN'OVERHOL,T Rev. d.G. Russell conducted the funeral service Monday Qc- tober 2 fpr Ernereon John Overholt vitho died SePtenmber 29 WAR -aft Hospital at London. Mr. Overholt had been a resident of 239 Huron Road in Goderich. Born June 9, 1907 at Zurich Ontario he lived in that com- munity until moving to Detroit in 1925, In 1933 Mr'. Overholt. moved to Goderich.. He had worked in a grocery store and in the car undercoating ,business. Hb is.survived by his wife, the former. Elma Alice Hill, whom• he married ' et' Windsor on February 11, 1929: After their marriage the couple lived at Detroit and then in Goderich. " Mr. Overholt was a njber of St. George's Anglican ChurFh in Goderich and he is survived by one daughter, Mary Ann, living at home. He is also sur- vived by three brothers, Lawrence and Francis both of Goderich and Leonard of St. Catharinesand four sisters, Mrs. Maizie' Sloan of Toronto, Mrs. Ella Volland of Goderich, Ann (Mrs. Wesley Coxon) of Zurich and . Belia (Mrs. Morton Turnbull of Parkhill, - Pallbearers were Doug Overholt, of Goderich, Fred' Overholt, of Stratford, . Doug Coxon, Phil 'Overholt, Dennis WILLIAMS CEMETERY MEMORIALS And Inscriptions Stratford Ontario • A. Overholt, William Overl%olt- *11 of Zurich. Internment followed the service at Maitland cem.eter ►' at, Goderich. Rev. Leonard Warr conducted a funeral service last Friday af- ternoon for the late Elroy Bodges who died in Alexandra Marine and General hospital at Goderich following a lengthy illness at the age of 60, Mr. Bodges was born Decent ber 30; 1911 in Goderich Town- ship to David Elroy and Laura Jean (Stalughan) Bodges. He' was a life long resident .of that township where he had been a farmer all his lif , He moved to Goderioh in 1970.` He is survived by his wife the former A ,Tice Townsend and by two stepsons.Ronald Howard to R.R. 2, Kippen ' and' John Howard of London. He is also survived by asister Mrs. Walter (Doris) Hicks of Clinton 'and six grandchildren. Interment followed the service at Maitland cemetery in Goderich. Pallbearers were Harold Good; Ford Little, Merv' McAllister, Ben Whitely, Gerry Ginn and Ken Holmes. Flower bearers were Bill Stirling, Wilf Rogers, Norman Hamilton and Wilfred Beattie. t► Bob McCallum Representative 65 Montreal St., Goderich Phone 524=7345 T. PRYDE & SON CLINTON—EXETR—SEAFORTH—GODERICH Memorials Markers and. Cemetery Lettering Frank Mcllwain 524-9465 200 Gibbons Sc. Reg. J. Bell 45 Cambria Rd. S. 524-7464 SUNDA Y SERVICES FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH (Baptist Convention of Ontario and Quebec) MONTREAL STREET near The Square REV. W. H. McWHINNIE F.R.G.S. Organist: Mr. Frank Bissett 10:00 a.m.—Sunday School - 11:15 a.m.—Morning ,Worship THANKSGIVING This Church has an Evangelistic and Missionary Vision. COME. AND WORSHIP WITH ,US WESLEY " MEMORIAL' CHURCH THE FREE iNIETHOpIST CHURCH. Park St at Victoria H. ROSS NICHOLLS, Pastor 10 a.m.-'Sunday School 11:00 a.m.—Worship 7:00 p.m.—Evening Service WELCOME CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH BAYF1ELD ROAD AT BLAKE STREET EVANGELISTIC --FUNDAMENTAL REV. R. BRUBACHER, Pastor Church 524-6445 Residence 524-9497 THANKSGIVING SUNDAY 10:00 A.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL 11:A.M. & 7:30 P.M. THE PASTOR WILL BE PREACHING PLUS THE COOK BROTHER'S QUARTET OF BRANTFORD •Will Minister in Song and Music ali'day WED., 8 p.m.—Prayer Meeting WELCOME TO THE FRIENDLY CHURCH Knox Presbyterian Church THE REV., G. LOCKHART ROYAL, B.A., Minister THE REV. RONALD C. McCALLUM, Assistant WILLIAM M. CAMERON, Director of Praise SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1972 10:00 a.m.-Sunday School 11:00 a.m.---Divine Worahlp Sermon: "THE. TRIUMPHANT "MARCH 6F GRACE" (God's. Grace: Man's T-hanksyving) - The Minister will preach THANKSGIVING 1:00 p.m, No P.Y.P.8. Meeting Enter to Worship Depart to Shot$ You Are Invited SUNDAYS 9;30 Morning Prayer 9:45 Family Bible School 11:00 Morning Gospel HOur 6:30 Evenin P :00 Evangelistic Rally WED. 8: Home League (Women's Group) THURS. 7:30 Bible Study 144,4"V*0+` 17 18 Waterloo St. S:, Goderich "We preach Christ,' crucified, risen and corning again" COME TO A GROWING SUNDAY SCHOOL. IF YOU NEED A ' RIDE, WE HAVE A BUS. Bethel Pentecostal Tabernacle Affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada CORNER OF ELGiN AND WATERLOO STS. . REV. PETER G. STT' DON, Pastor SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1972 10:00 a.m.-SUNDAY SCHOOL 11:00 a.m.—WORSHIP SERVICE 7:00 p.m.—EVENING .SERVICE "--Tuesday, 8:00 p.m. -Bible Study and Prayer Friday, 8:00 p.m.—Youth Nite. For further information about church services call 524-8506. "It is of no advantage for man to know much unless he lives ac- ' cording to what he knows." T. GEORGE'S ,CHURCH Sunday, October 8, 1972 NATIONAL THANKSGIVING Holy Communion 'at 8:30 a.m. CONFIRMATION Class at 10 a.m: Morning Prayer and Sermon at 11 a.m. Sunday School and Nursery -at .11 a.m. Organist -Choirmaster: Mr. Paul C. Baker F.R.C.O., L,R.A.M., Rector: The Rev.. G.G. Russell, B.A., B.D. Victoria Street United Church HOUSE.OF FRIENDSHIP -. REV:=tEOfilA�ii'WAItR 10:00 a.m.—Bible School For All Grades 11:15 a.m.--Worship Sermon: "THE REALITY OP GOD AND HIS GOODNESS" BENMILLER UNITED CHURCH �w�1iM",rr�r�w���r�rrrrr�rinrw�ir�� • 10 A.M. Worship Service & Bible School Mrs. J. Snider Victoria St. Organist & Choir , Director Mrs. Leonard Warr Benmiller Pianist & Choir Director North 'Street United Church REV. ROBERT L. RAYMONT SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1972 9:45 a.m.--10 year-olds and over 11 a.m..--Babies to 9 year. olds 11:00 a.m,---Morning Worshlp (TRANSFER OF MEMBERSHIP SUNDAY) Sermon: "I'm Going To Make it, Lord! Thanks!" W -1114.-C. M -!E Lorna H. Dotterer Director of Music Miss Clare McGowan--Asalstant Visitor of e 1 0