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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1973-05-03, Page 5GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR THURSDAY, MAY 3, 1771--PAOR 8 JROM THE MINISTER'S STUDY Rev. Garwood G. Russell CE !4.9441 er is the "Queen of Is" in the course of the Tan . year. It is a oration that Jesus, died in agony on the Was raised up to life, and en to be aline by many orthy people. forts. days he carne and among his friends - to there, eating with thein, re - ingjog them and con- ning them. At his last ap- f ehe ' them to wait furthelr(Ienlightenment come to them through olv Spint. • eleven remaining its or Jesus (Judas, the tehe was dead.) kr 1 it Jerusalem to await rther blessing. , le they waited they chose essor to Judas, so that mber „twelve" should be nt. Eachc(afl(jesust had after a witness urrection. Joseph Bar - Justus and Matthias ominated. Matthias was ed as the successor to. Iscariot. ten days of waiting the g came. The Holy Spirit It as wind and fire, and ere inspired to go out peak to the people of lem. that time, they did not ack. James, the brother was the first to be mar- ; They travelled widely. set up ,an organization. was a leader and later the hrother of Jesus, d the leadership, ft 1-9431 rED became a fellowship, an enter- prise , THE CHURCH. 'Phis is the beginning of the Christian .Church which now encompasses the world and has. caught the imagination of millions of people down through the centuries. It is easy, of course, to be a nominal Christian. The label is commonplace in North America and Europe. It is not easy, of course, to be a Christian. Following Christ demands a few basic decisions. The stan- dards of the world at large press in on us all, and it is dif- ficult to resist: yet the teaching of Jesus must be the guide lines of those who makelIie"-ecision. The Easter season is a good time to consider the pros and cons of Christianity. We have to think of ourselves and of others. It's not just "pie in the sky when you die" that the Easter message proclaims, but an abundant, productive and responsihle life in this world. Being risen with Christ is an invitation tri love people more' than things, to believe in prin ciple's more than in prejudices, and to follow truth More than self-interest. Think about it! Rev. Walter Silver speaking at Auburn The Reverend Walter Silver, who has served as• missionary in Central Africa, will be the guest speaker at Free Methodist,,, Goderich and, Huron Men's Chapel. Auburn this weekend. Eight hundred persons gathered for a service in Baraka in the country of Zaire (formerly the Congo) ' in Oc- tober, 1970 to welcome new missionaries Walter and Cheryl Silver. Due to unstable political conditions it was the first time in six months missionaries had been able to visit there. The area of Baraka, where a number of Free Methodist churches are located, was hard UNDAY, MAY 6 , Watter Silver studied languages In tzsrland, after he attended Lorna k College, and,.: graduated from' rte Westyn College New York, as. les receiving his Master .of Divinity gree from Aribury Theological Inary. Rev. and Mrs. Silver were donaries In Zaire Africa (formerly the ltl..1s11.ILeItsLei blew I in Rwanda Africa. Guest speaker at this weekend's anniversary ser- vice at North Street United Church Is Dr. Ernest Howes, past Moderator of the United Church of Canada. Worship time Is 11 a.m. The Rev. Roy E. Knoll, executive secretary of the On- tario District of the Lutheran. Church - Missouri Synod is corning to Goderich this weekend to speak to Lutherans here about the assistance available from the District for the congregation. Pastor Knoll will tour Goderich with the local pastor, Bruce Bjorkquist, also a staff member at Conestoga College, Clinton. They will view the general community as well as possible sites for building a church in the future. Pastor Knoll will also preach at the 2 p,m. worship service in Knox Presbyterian Chapel, Following the service, in East Street entrance, Goderich, terested persons are cordially for Good Shepherd Sunday. invited to the home of Mr. and Altar set dedicated ierviceat Benmi er j0 JHESE[AREiE11 r. r, I -inti Ihniugh the vglley 'h. ,huJLJW druth I Shull 'tor nn ' �r lh...r rrl with me -l)rd Nwlm On Easter Sunday a number of worshippers attended Ben - miller United Church. The prelude to the service featured Marie Willis playing her accor., dion. Both Junior and Senior choirs rendered appropriate vocal anthems. During the service a new altar set was dedicated, the prayer given by the minister Rev. Leonard Warr. The set included a red velvet scarf made by Mrs. Dan Willis and donated by the Irish Group, an, eighteen inch brass cross dopated by Mrs. Phyllis Fisher and children in dear memory of her husband who passed away almost two years ago; and two brass candlesticks (with mounted yellow candles) donated by the Maitland U.C.W. Unit. Mrs. Ken Keller, 15 Victoria St. S., to meet with- Pastor Knoll and to ask any questions they wish pertaining to the local mission. Concerned persona in the area are urged to attend both the worship service and the - discussions to follow. - Lutheran worship services have been going on in Goderich for more than a year now with families coming from Clinton, Bayfield, Goderich and the surrounding areas. hit by rebel, activity during the days of the Simba rebellion. When the Silvers arrived, rebels were still hiding out in jungle areas often making it unsafe to travel. For one year Mr. Silver and his wife lived in the city of Bukavu and traveled to Baraka sixty-nine miles by mission boat, and ninety miles by difficult ,road whenever it seemed safe to make the trip. In September,, 1971 the Silvers transferred from Zaire to the neighboring country of Rwanda. Mr. Silver taught classes at the Bible School in Kibogora before the" family returned for furlough in the summer of 1972. Mr. Silver attended high school at Lorne Park Junior College in Port Credit, Ontario. He graduated from Roberts Wesleyan, College, North Chili, New York and earned a Master of Divinity degree from- Asbury Theological Seminary, Wilmore, Kentucky. Prior to missionary appointment the Silvers pastored a church in Prescott, Ontario. BERNARD FRANK A funeral service was con- ducted by Rev. Leonard Warr unday 'April 8 at the McCallum Funeral Home Goderich for the late Mr. Ber- nard Frank- who passed away after a short illness in Chicago. Mr. Frank who was 74 years of age was a former resident of Goderich once having a home on Elgin Avenue. He was pre- deceased by his wife the former Nina Tichborne in 1970. He is survived by one sister Mrs. Belle Kaufmann and one brother Mr. Harry Frank both of Chicago. He is also survived by sisters-in-law: Mrs. Ruth Orr and Mrs. Delphine John- ston and one brother-in-law Art Tichborne. 6 Pallbearers were ..Gordon Johnston, - Graham Johnston, Rod Johnston, Bill Tichborne, Bill McIlwain and Ray Black. Interment was 'in„ Maitland Cemetery in Goderich: 1900'. 17.1960 WILL BE SPEAKING AT tfield Fellowship Hour - 2 p.m. e Men's (hopel, Auburn 8pra . IAL MUSIC AT BOTH SERVICES All Welcome ,Silver will be speaking at the Fes hodist Church, Goderich, Saturday t May 5 at 8 p.m. and, Sunday mor - May 6 at 11 a.m. EVIL PREVAILS WHEN GOOD MEN DO NOTHING And Inscriptions Stratford - Ontario Bob McCallum Representative 11 Cambria Rd., Goderich Phone 524-7345 E PEGUUA THOMAS C. THOMAS Funeral service wascomma:- - ted by G.G. Russell Wednesday April 25 at the McCallum Funeral Home for the late Mr. Thomas Charles Thomas who died Monday April 23 at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, Goderich. Mr. Thomas born August 1, 1899 was 73 years of age. He was born in Knaphill Surrey England and came to Goderich in 1947 and had resided here since that time. • He was a brickmaker by trade while in England and in 1920 married Ivy Elizabeth Nice who is still living. Mr. Thomas is also survived by a daughter Mrs. James (Dorothy Irene) Durnin of Goderich; five-, grandchildren, seven great- grandchildren and two sisters Mrs. Winnifred Barker and Mrs. Nellie Burchell both in England. • Pallbearers were Ronald Durnin, .James Durnin .Jr. George Vanstone, James Farrish, Bryan Baer and Reginald Venn. Interment was in the Maitland Cemetery in Goderich. isle) ab1e2 ence GORDON WILLIAM HARWOOD Funeral service was conduc- ted Tuesday May 1 by Rev. Leonard Warr at the Stiles Funeral Home for the late Mr. Gordon William Harwood who passed away Saturday April 28 at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital. Mr. Harwood 85 years of age was born November 15, 1887 in Spokane Washington the son of George and Mary Harwood. The family moved to Stettler Alberta and then to Clinton Ontario in 19.19. In 1920 he married the for- mer Bertha Alice Longmire who predeceased him in, 1946. 1 n 192:1 they moved to their farm in Goderich Township and for the last tw`i?-yew he had been hospitalized. The late Mr. Harwood was a member of the Victoria Street United Church. He 'is survived by three children; Maurice.W. Harwood, Ailsa Craig; Mary Winona t Mrs. Benson Sutter) Clinton, and George M. Harwood Toronto. Also surviving are five grandchildren, one great- grandchild,two sisters Florence (Mrs. Marian Perrine) of Oregon, Mrs. Bessie Lyster, California, and one brother Ralph of Vancouver. Pallbearers were Rohert Sowerby, Gerald Orr, Charles Orr, Carl Sowerby, Rohert Pollock and Everett Mcllwain. Flowerbearers were David Har- wood, Stanley Harwood, Stephen Harwood, Michael rJari..u�.00d-,ancj-.J-im_ �h.iiawal•'..�,�a= interment was • in the Cemetery at Over 250 Monuments on Sale With A Variety of Colors, Styles and Shapes To Choose From Many Are Priced Wel! Below Current 1973 P ices . SAVINGS$100°' ALL MC .:l)mFNTS uNJncl" C OvER AND AVAILABLE FOR YOUR INSPECTION Lettering and Designing Done By Trained Craftsmen At Our Plant In Exeter Order Now For Delivery As Soon As Possible In The Spring DISPLAYS ALSO IN GODERiCH, CLINTON and SEAFORTH :l)11H BUSINESS . EE:STAr3E,ESEHEU 1919' CLINTON & AREA RESIDENTS • CONTACT- CLARENNICE-DENO.MME— • �__._ BUS. -482-9505 RES. 482-9004 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 11:00 a.m. W hip Service SERMON: "CHRI IAN DISCIPLESHIP" Tuesday, 6:30 P.m.—First Baptist Youth Crusaders Wednesday 8 p.m. - Prayer & Bible Study. ALL ARE WELCOME 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 ST DON, Pastor SUNDAY, MAY 6, 1973 10:00 a.m.—SUNDAYASCHOOL 11:00 a.m.--WORSHIP SERVICE 7.00 p.m. EVENING SERVICE Tues. 8:00 p.m. BIBLE STUDY, AND PRAYER Friday 7:30 p.m. —Youth Night • "A IMO is a Curve that can set a lot of things straight." For further information about church 'services call 524-8506 Si. GEORGE'S CHURCH Park St. at Victoria Pastor: H. Ross Nicholls Phone: 524-9903 10:00 a.m. Be part of a growing. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Rev. Walter Silver Missionary from Africa , 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Outreach Everyone Welcome SUNDAY, MAY 6, 1973 EASTER II Holy Communion at 8:30 a.m. , Holy Communion and Sermon at 11:00 a.m. Sermon by the Rector Sunday School and Nursery at 11 a.m. Wed., May 9, 1973 Holy Communion at 7 p.m. (chapel) Rector: The Rev. G G Russell, BA, BD Victoria Street United Church HOUSE OF FRIENDSHIP REV. LEONARD WARR ant. ;hiring es, you can buy happiness. A birthday party in a retirement home. With a cake with real icing and candles to blow out And friends and laughter and happiness. Yes, you can buy happin ess.For others. Now. Today. to The �0 Salvation Army �A Red Sh1eld Appeal. SA QR CAMPAIGN DATES - MAY 1 - MAY 3.1 MAiLING ADDRESS - 18 WATERLOO ST. — GODERICH Neese Give eel to authorised collectors 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 /414/449414 CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH BAYFIELD ROAD AT BLAKE STREET EVANGELISTIC — FUNDAMENTAL REV. R. BRUBACHER, Pastor 1000 a.m.—Bible School for all ages 11:00 a.m. WORSHIP SERVICE Guest Speaker -Pastor DON HOWARD London, Ontario 8:30 p.m.—Y.P. Word of Life Club 7:30 --Evening Service A Wed, 8 p.m. PRAYER MEETING WELCOME TO THE FRIENDLY CHURCH 18 Waterloo St. S., Goderich Knox Presbyterian Church THE REV G LOCKHART ROYAL. B A . Minister 'THE REV RONALD C McCALLUM, Assistant WILLIAM PA CAMERON, Director of Praise SUNDAY, MAY 8, 1973 10:00 a.m.—SUNDAY SCHOOL \, 11:00 a.m.—DIVINE WORSHIP SERMON TOPIC: "THE EVERLASTING EVIDENCE" Mr. McCallum will preach 10:00 a.m.—Bible School For All Grades 11:15 a.m. Worship Service Sermon: "MAN'S IGNORANCE OF HELL" BENMILLER UNITED CHURCH 10 a.m. Worship Service & Bible School W—E—L—C—O—M—E Mrs. J. Snider Victoria St. Organist & Choir Director Mrs. Lrsonard Warr Benmiller Pianist & Choir Director Eater to Worship Depart to Serve North Street United' Church REV: ROBERT L. RAYMONT SUNDAY, MAY 6, 1973 A U 9:45 a.m. - 10 year-olds and over s r1 11:00 a.m. - Babies to 9 year-olds 11:00 a.m. - Morning Worship r ` • 141st Anniversary Service Guest Speaker: Rev. Ernest M. Howse, of Canada past moderator of The Unitid Church Guest Soloist: Mr. Robert Sarsfleld, • Tenor from London. W—E L--C--O -M—E Lorne H • Dotterer - Director of Music Miss Clare McGowan - Assistant Visitor