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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1972-12-07, Page 23ql' t It is very fitting especially during this. Advent season that. there is a movement among the churches to get back to the real mission of the Christian Church, why was Jesus born? Why did God send His only Son into the world? Paul says, "This iz '4 faithful saying and Worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came• • into the world 'to psave sinners." And, of course,, we are all sin-, vers. This was the message of the early church. Millions have. been saved because of this type of preaching. But for, a long time the message has been watered down, and the church has not been the force it might have been. Now there is a plea. to the ministers to, call the p teoyl{ lleeyt a repentance, entance,same ,c 1 1 Perhaps before we embark upon this campaign to bring the people back to the old time religion of repentance and salvation, we ministers should do some real soul . searching. Revival must begin in one's own heart before we try to win others. Let us look at Isaiah. He had a vision of The Throne. of God. He heard the voice of God. God wanted a man to speak to His people about their sin. God, was asking "Whom shall I send? Who will go for me?" Isaiah felt the call, and an- swered "Here am .I send me." But Isaiah had to confess, "I am a man of unclean lips". -But God cleansed the lips with 'a live coal from off the Altar. A Symbol of the Blood of Christ as applied to our sinful. hearts. So then the preacher must confess his own unrighteousness and receive the Salvation from The Lord, before he can go to others. Then we have Amos. He too, heard the call orn God to9 g to the people _ d warn them of their sins. Am, : was untrained, but he ptrssesse - traits that are sadly lackin in many .hearts. Amos was man of deep humility. Thi is a must for any- preac o dares to proclaim.-, God'% Word, Amos,confessed,."I am only a herdsman and a gatherer of fruit. But, my God called me, and sent me as I followed the flock." (Amos,7-14) Jesus chose His Disciples from a humble calling, but their secret was in being on in- tinrate 'terms with their Master. So the preacher of today, if he is to call his people to repreh- • Lance, must fist of all know' Jesus s Christ' ts Saviour and Lord, and be in daily com- - " tnu pion with -Him There is much" false teaching in the world today. The Bible has been under attack, but it is still God's. Word, any departure from it tr i s wi , only i s u h !l n y bring misery doubt and despair. • Jesus said many years ago, I am come that they might have life; and have it mare abundan- tly." May we all search our hearts in the light of God's word, and not lean upon some others' theories in this vital matter of' Salvation unto Eternal life. Ugan4ans�re helped - Funds totalling $73,000 are being made available to 12 committees which have been established across the country to assist the Uganda Asians set- tling in Canada. The committees are com- posed of federal and provincial government representatives as well as representatives of established voluntary agencies , and the Asian community. The committees, formed by the Department of the Secretary of State in. cooperation with the. Department of Manpower and Immigration and provincial authorities, ' will receive amounts that will vary accor- ding to the number of Uganda Asians settling in each cdm- rnunity. In cooperation with Canada ' Manpower Centres and • the field staff of the Department of the Secretary Qf State, the com- mittees have been providing such essential services as fin- ding employment, and accom- modation, an information ser- vice, social activities and orien- tation programs on life in Canada. Orientation programs will become a more. important aspect of the committees' work' once the immediate . needs of the immigrants are .met. Most of the newcomers have arrived without money or warm clothes and with few possessions. As furnished accommodation is hard to find in many areas, the committees have been collec- ting „ furniture and kitchen equipment. Along with these problems, there is a general need in all cities to find per- manent accommodation. Funds currently being sup- plied tothe Uganda Asian com- mittees are. for a .six month period only. Following this, the work of the committees will be reviewed to determine if fur- ther programs are required. 1n his' special Christmas re ssage, Com mi ssione r C.D. Wiseman, leader of phi Salvation Army In Canada, .suggests that probably the vision of The Army most people have , at Christmas is of carollers singing and playing in the streets, and Christmas ket- 'tles into which money is thrown to help the poor! • Y There is deep and grateful appreciation for the -way generous Canadians support The Army the year 'round, but the Commissioner hopes The Army's presence will represent more .than kettles and carols! "We want people to listen again to the original Christmas carols" the Commissioner states in his message. "More than ever before J he world needs to hearae nd heed the, angel chruso , "Glory ,oto God' in" the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward en". "UntillC od is recognized as 'the Highest' there can't be true, peace in the world. We• worship at the altars of hedonism, sex, alcohol, material possessions. For multitudes these things force God out to the margins' of living. In fact, many barely give Him a thought from one year's end to another," he said. "The tragedy is that. when WILLIAMS CEMETERY MEMORIALS • And Inscriptions Stratford Ontario ; Bob McCallum Repre'sentative 65 Montreal St., Goderich Phone 524-7345 ,r McCallum funeral Ho Combria. Rd. at East S Goderich To the residents of Goderich and District: We are - pleased to announce the opening of our new funeral home at 11 Cambria Rd. N., Goderich. The public is invited to attend the official opening and service of - dedication -to -be held --at--- :00 -on --Sunday after..noon,-December-10, The funeral home will remain open uptil 5:00 for the public to abquaint themselves with our new flicilities. Sincerely, Bob McCallum • God and His rules that ar't= designed to produce the only really satisfactory and, joyful life-style, are ignored, lire cum" mence to go to, pi •cee, An ar- chitect who ignores simple facts about people, and just because he wants to, builds his ceilings so tow that no one could stand upright, would be reckoned a fool. People who ignore the way I• they are made with their in- built need for something,more than � can things one c n fe el, touch, smell and handle, are equally foolish," Commissioner Wiseman continued. "God's peace, which gives life poise and meaning, is available in Jesus Christ. He is alive in the world today, ready to love and forgh1e amid- help people. "This is what Salvationists who are members of Christ's church, h rch r It the only sa dfa I t_n n ~tory they liave to ° }tell i he said. Commissioner Wiseman challenges Canadian Salvationists particularly to meet people wherever they congregate, with this message of forgiveness and inner peace. If people won't come t� Church, Salvationists must go to them! s You Are Invited. ` a SUNDAYS 9:30 Morning Prayer 9:45 Family Bible School 11:00 Morning Gospel Hour 6:30 Evening prayer 7:00 Evangelistic Rally WED. 8: Home League (Women's `Group) THURS. 7:30 Bible Study 18 Waterloo St. S., Goderich "We preach Christ, crucified, risen and coming, again" EMMA LINDSAY Funeral • service for . Emma Ida Lindsay, who died N vem- ber 29 at ,.the Guelph General Hospital, was conducted December 1 at. the Church of Our Lady. She was'80. Born in Glen Allen, the for- mer Emma Ida Rundstedtler, she had tiveda most of her life in , Goderich, prior to moving to StKatford. She was a past, , • president of the Stratford' Catholic Women's League aii'd was the London Diocesan Secretary in 1943. She had lived in Guelph with a daughter for the past five year's. Mrs. Lindsay was predeceased by her husband, George Lindsay. She is sur- ,.. two s e u Ignatius (Dorothy) O'Handley of Guelph and Mrs. Douglas (Grace) Smith of Hat ilton and two sons, Victor of Stratford and William.of Sidney, British. Columbia. Also surviving are four sisters, Loretto and Annie Run- dstedtler and Mrs, loth all., l " �trve of I (�' o�rencei , � . �', Ga t acrid, gest, , Sister Mr gm. manuella of St, Joseph's. Villa,. Dundas; `a brother laernard Rundstedtler of Waterloo; 14 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. r, celeb t Rev. Wal,_ 1�yarr< ra ed. the requiem high mass and, Rev. R. Moynahan officiated at the burial in Colborne Cemetery, Goderich. Pallbearers were Robert Smith, Brian Smith, Paul' IblIli, Mill S . fey O'Handley and.David Handley, Friar' to. the eh+ rc ser�vico, The body; rested .at' the Gilbert M Icfntyre and .Son ,neral Hoi:n;e, c�x',�KIPm�'�Krt:I�K9 1101P h ChrstrnaS .CuII,yo oy T. PRYEE & SON CLINTON—EXffER-1-SEAFORTH-G p DERlCa ..e,* Memorials Markers and ..Le#tern.g Frank Mcllwain 200 Gibbons St. 524-9465 Sunday, December 1 0 WAYNE MCLEAN THE WATCHMEN AT WILL SPEAK WILL SING WESTFIELD FELLOWSHIP HOUR 2 P.M. HURON MEN'S CHAPEL AUBURN AT8P.M., All Welcome Wise men still seek hien" Evil Prevails when •Goad Men do Nothing. SUNDAY SERVICES FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH (Baptist Convention of Ontario and Quebec) MONTREAL STREET bear 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 The Baptist Crusaders will be taking part in the Morning Service Come and listen to the Young People 'Meditation on the Advent' Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.—Baptist Youth Crusaders This Church has an Evangelistic and Missionary Vision. COME AND WORSHIP WITH US WESLEY MEMORIAL CHURCH THE FREE METHODIST CHURCH Park St. al Victoria H. ROSS NICHQLLS, Pastor 10 a.m.—Sunday ,School_ 11:00 a.m—Worship 7:00 p.m.—Evening Service WELCOME CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH BAYFIELD ROAD AT BLAKE STREET EVANGELISTIC — FUNDAMENTAL lieVf-R,. ,I0.9.1.MACHEl ,4Pastal" Church 524-6445 Residence 524-9497 10:00 a.m.=Bible School for all ages Free Bus Service 11:00 a.m.—WORSHIP SERVICE 6:30 p.m.—Y.P.—"Word of Life Club" 7:30 p.m.—THE L. McDONALD FAMILY Missionaries* with Transworld Radio Singing—Preaching]--Flim -8-p-m:—Prayor�IVlebiig-inti Bible Study 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; DECEMBER 10, 1972 10:00 a.m.--Sunday School 11:00 a.m.- Divine Worship Sermon: ANNUAL ADVENT SERMON SERIES: (2) "A PROMISE IS MADE'' (Nursery and Junior Congregation) 7:00 p.m.—Young People's society Congregational Christmas. Evening Monday, December 11, 7:30 p.m, Enter to Worship Depart to Serve -COME -TO A GROWING SUNDAY SCHOOL. IF YOU NEED A RIDE, WE HAVE A BUS. Bethel .Pentecostal TabernacIe Affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada CORNER OF ELGIN AND WATERLOO STS. REV. PETER G. ST. DON, Pastor '• SUNDAY, .DECEMBER 10, 1972 10:00 a.m.—SUNDAY SCHOOL 11:00 a.m.—WORSHIP SERVICE 7:00 p.m.—EVENING SERVICE tfr Tuesday, 8:00 p.m. -Bible Study and Prayer Friday 8:00 p.m. Youth Night For further information about church services call 524-8506. "Nothing lies beyond the reach of prayer, except those things which lie outside the will of God" ST. GEORGE'S CHURCH December 10 ADVENT II Holy Communion at 9:30 a.m. • Morning Prayer and Sermon 11 a.m. Sunday School and Nursery at 11 a.m. Parish Christmas Pot Luck Supper and Concert at 5 p.m. All Welcome Weds, Dec. 1$ Holy Communion at 7 p.m. (Chapel) Organis' -Choirmaster: Mr. Paul C. Baker F.R.C.O., L,R,A,M,, A.R.C.M. Rector: The Rev. G.G. Russell, B.A., B.D. Victoria Street United Church HOUSE OF FRIENDSHIP REV. LEONARD WARR 10:00 a.m.—Bible School For All Grades a.m:`--lorahp _Servi'ce .-- Sermon : Sermon: "GOD BECAME MAN" 8 p.m. --"CHRISTMAS MUSICAL AND CANTATA" BENMILLER UNITED CHURCH 1:30 p.m. ---Worship Service and Bible School -SUNDAYr--DECEMBER-4-7 — 0 PAR CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT MUSICAL W..-E---L—C-0- --'M—E North Street United Chart REV. ROBERT L. RAYMONT a.'�;• . SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1972 9:45 m. -10 •year.olds and Over s w 1050 a.m.--Bables to 9 ywlr.oids 10:50 a.m.—Morning Worship (Hymn Sing) "ADVENT II" W-E-L-O'�Q111-E t erns H. Dotterlr W Diretttor of Mirk Mlss blare M+ Cowart Assistant Visitor