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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1973-07-05, Page 20 (2)PAGE 8A--GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, TH,URSDAY,..JULY 5 1973. In the book of Ezekiel 22:30, we have words like these: "I sought for a man that should stand in the gap". The present condition of the world "calls for prayer". The need of Christian and non Christian nations alike con- stitutes the call tothe church of God to ' "stand in the gap" through definite sustained prayer for theaccomplishment .of the ,,purposes of grace. The focusing of light upon this universl need discloses two reasons why Christian workers should seek more clearly to un- derstand the meaning of prayer and set themselves individually and unitedly to this greatest possible service. In national' life the world conditions present one predominant feature - inability on the part of leaders to cope with and solve problems of un- precedented difficulty. Does it not seem as if governing bodies in every sphere of life were suf- fering' from deliberate inter- ference..b th,eaorces of evil. Look where we may, the present state of 'the world can be truthfully described as chaotic and no one dares to say when the eruption may break out again. Sadly perilous is the state of religion. -The landslide from "the faith once deliveredp to the saints" continues: The' denial of truth is the fashion of the hour. ,,The church is in straits. Suspicion of ec- clesiastical leaders and missionary boards grows stronj in many minds and even finan- cial are left unheeded. Sin is flagrantly bold and the • agonizing sense of it seems to ,be dying out of religious teaching. Satanic subtlety drives a wedge between Christian workers and many children of God seem to be smitten with blindness preventing their recognition of schism and failure. Someone has . said, "Let Satan subtly make, thee more v.•ise and wary thyself`. Thou has not a fool to deal with but • one that hath wit enough to spill thy_ connfort and- spail.thy._ joy if not natfi"dw1 *ar"rhed. Take' God WILLIAMS .CEMETERY MEMORIALS And Inscriptions Stratford -'Ontario Representative 11 Cambria Rd., Goderich Phone 524-7345 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Heaven - overlooks Hell and though the Devil's way is temp- ting, be as wonderul as the way of a serpent on'a rock, yet God traceth Him!' (Gunnel.) Nothing can ever be gained by refusing to face facts. But what is the heed? "I sought for a rnan that should stand in the gap." Must God say to us "I found none". A • crisis demands speedy ac- tign. ,How is the need to be met? Not through a fatalistic attitude to evils prophesied as certain of fulfilment: That way lies weakness and further defeat. Shall we not press into the gap and holding it for God in this critical hour, learn of the Holy Spirit how to pray and pray aggressively against the forces that oppose. • To stand thus in the gap im- plies more, much more, than merely uttering devotional phrases in prayer. It is to take the spiritual battle into the camp orthe enemy, for prayer 'is 'not only petition it is war- fare. To stand for God is to recognize that the causes of division and deception and im- potence among the true mem- bers of the body of Christ are to be traced to a Sata►'ic force and are to be removed in the power of the Holy Spirit. The prayer that tells fur God, that moves things in the spiritual atmosphere, that gets somewhere and does something is a work, not merely a word. One of the most necessary at- tainments for this tight against the powers of evil is to. learn how to focus prayer on the need which meets him at the moment. In many a prayer meeting, valuable time is spent and strategic opportunities lost through ineffective generalities. When London was raided by airships we were told that the search lights sought over the sky for them, and, when found, would focus upon them, . keeping them in their merciless glare until the aircraft artillery had done its work. Upon the specific force that hinders the work of God we neei=l.to focus the power of prayer,causing all the rays of light, whichjeoine to us through the Word of Truth, and the revelation of the Holy Spirit; through our growing knowledge of the methods of evil,- and the message of cir- cumstances, to converge on' the, point where... the enemy holds sway:. ':Ten, ,.let us all exercise the ministry of prayer. The June meeting of Knox Church W.M.S. Afternoon Auxiliary was held in the Church Parlour with 41 mem- bers and two visitors present.. Mrs. C. Edward, President opened the meeting with the members singing three hyo r°is from 'the New Book of Praise. The various Secretaries gave *their ,. reports - Mrs.. Erskine reported 93 hospital, home and telephone calls of good will. Mrs: McNeil urged all members ' torread "Future of Missions in Lia''.>; Deoot. -Mrs: Albert Taylor ;read several inters t ng clippings and, spoke of the Auxiliary when it started presenting Life Membership Certificates. Mrs. Frank McArthur, Life Member- ship Convener then presented Certificates in recognition of their work with the Mission Band of the Church to the following '- :Miss :--Flora MacDonald, who has[ been a leader for sometime, received an Honorary Life Membership and Miss Roberta Hays, will receive the Life Membership Certificate, and Miss Alice Doherty 'received a Certificate and. pin. The ladies were thrilled to hear a letter from Mrs. Ann Leitch, now of Toronto, who was a very valued member and whose letter brought joy to many. 'Mrs. Flo MacDonald in the ,.devotional part of -the meeting gave an- ntteres ig 'reattingcgn Inuit! and a lov t' poi depic= ting the .Friendships of. Sum- mer. Mrs. Amelia Straughan presented in question and an- swer form a review of some of the' chief religions. of India, climaxed with prayer. The meeting closed with the ii i yer ,that Robert Louis Stevenson used for- his,, -family prayer and the members en- joyed a friendly Social half hour' together. Area 4-H'ers (left to right) BarryGordon, 8eatorth (Huron); Glen McNeil, Goderich (Huron); Monica Fennell, Extension Branch, O.M.A.F.: Bruce Dlckleson,'f 1ph Wellington); and Joe Phelan, Blyth (Huron) were among e more than 90 par- tkipants at the recent Provincial 4-H Leadership Con- , ference.: The Conference, held at the University of Guelph, was designed to help delegates develop their Leadership potential through participation In. seminars and workshops. Ontario wheat board amends existing plan The Ontario Wheat Producers' Marketing . Board will proceed immediately with the amendments to the existing Ontario Wheat Producers' Marketing Plan. The a amend, ments will authorize the board: to purchase 'and sell all wheat sold by Ontario producers rather than just the volume declared surplus to' domestic requirements as -has been 'the case in. the .past. Board chairman, Fergus Young, R.R. 1, Ennismore said following a board meeting held in Toronto June 13, the decision to proceed with the -amendments followed announ- cement by '.the Ontario Farm Products Marketing Board ori June 11 that producers had ap- proved the proposed amend- ments. • Producer information meetings were held across.. the province on June 4, 5, 6, and 7 concerning the proposal at which time an expression of opinion was sought by means of secret ballot. • The ballots wer forwarded to and counted by the Ontario Farm Products Marketing `Board resulting.- in announ- cement that 75.9% of ,the 1,359 ballots cast favoured the proposal. - In assessing the results, Mr. Young -said board directors felt the board has received the con- fidence of producers and will therefore proceed to do ' everything in- its power to eget the best ,price that ia.possible for producers. ' Mr: Young conveyed t!e hoard's sincere appreciation to. all producers who attended the meetings and, . who expressed their opinion concerning the matter. He also said the board. was , pleased the amendments had met with the approval of Mr. William Stewart, Minister; On- tario Ministry of Agriculture & Food, and' the Ontario Farm Products Marketing Board. Mr. Young said much detail now must be worked out in or- der to' handle the 19743 crop of wheat, and in this regard . meetings are planned as soon as possible with seed producers, country dealer • and processor - representatives, • as --well -as federal government officials. Under the amended marketing plan, there will be an initial payment made to producers established by the I Sodnds 'Ns Rob cation? Cuess aaslm by.; 'R's ne*$ ap.r tela f.r a ore c&uwu try 14em M. 1.. snail ' • ' M M NOUN/ You're reedlo _1k4 on.!. tibr etaobrrtch SIGNAL -STAR federal ' government, however the amount has not yet been decided by the government, Mr. Young said. This and other detail as finalized 'will be announced as. soon -as possible,, according to the board chairman, and in the meantime, the board solicits the continued support - and cooperation of all concerned. „ NORMAN COLCLOUON Funeral service w ted by Rev, Tuesday,G.L.G July 3, at Funeral Horne for the leto roan -Wilbert ;Cold passed away Sunday a«t dra Marine and a Hospital after a e Mr. Colcloughw as Blyth July 21, 1889 the John' and Annie Cole had lived in Goderich f past 61 years. He had been Maple Leaf emp retirement in 1959. i uing 1910, he married De et bit dley who is still living, Goderich, he had been ber of, L.O.L. 182, - .- He was predeceasedi Cecil. Surviving are htt Delsia; three dao Allan (Catherine)IA Windsor; Mrs. Harr( Haskell of Chatham; and John (Gladys) Lillow of ford; one son Harr "Goderich; and a sister, Olga Burnside also Goderich. An Orange Memorial was held 'at the funeral.. on Monday evening. Pallbearers for the fu, were Earl Cooper, Percy dell, Glenn Slavin, j1 Morris, Charles Moore Charles Ruffell. Interment in the Maitland Cemete Goderich. • irq •0 '�7 FOR YOUR GENERAL INSURANCE AGENT 46 WEST Si.: 524.9442 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 ,41,44 18 Waterloo St: S., Goderich The Superannuated Teachers of Huron County met at Ben,. miller Maitland Conservation Park on Wed. June 27. Over sixty sat down to a smorgasbord' luncheon con- vened by -Beatrice .CampbelL- - Mr: W. Henderson- of Exeter presided, - Mrs. D. 0. -Sitter presented the slate of officers for 1973-74 as follows:. President, Mrs. Luella Hall of Blyth, "vicepresident Mr. L. Boyce of Goderich, sec.treas., Mrs. Myrtle Munro_ of Auburn, Ass't Sec. Treas. :Mr. Duncan MacKay of Auburn, -Miss Ida White returned.. missionary gave an informative talk on her work in India, The Indian people are trained now as nurses, teachers THE RED CROSS IS PEOPLE LIKE VOL! HELPING PEOPLE LIKE YOU '0 YOU NEED- - -A WATER WELL??? r L • • • DAVIDSON WELL DRILLING LIMITED •OFFERS YOU - -73 years of succissfui water development. • The moth modern, fast equipment available. - Highly trained personnyl - Fast service and fres estimates - Guaranteed wells at lowest cost. PUT EXPERIENCE TO WORK FOR YOU! etc. There are many remote areas where methods and life is still very primitive. Several articles were viewed with keen interest Mrs. Luella Hall, the new president—stated—th—at the -next- - ext-- -meeting-will-be-held-in-Blyth-in-- October. " 'THIS EMBLEM IS THE SIGN OK GOOD,. BUSI- t' EtSS AND GOOD FRIENDS.` Forinformation call: Phone 524.6086 (Baptist Convention of Ontario and Quebec) MONTREAL STREET near The Square REV. W. H. McWHINNtE-:F.R.G.S. Organist: Mr. Frank Bissett 10:00 a.m.—Sunday School Sunday 11 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. Come and hear the 'Selwood Singers' of Toronto Vocal and Instrumental Music �. The Teenagers should hear `the "Selwaods". Bring .your pals. COME TO A GROWING SUNDAY SCHOOL, IF` YOU NEED'dA-RIDEi WE F4AVE,4 .BUS. .11nyiT Bethel Pentecostal Tabernacl• Affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada CORNER .OF ELGIN and WATERLOO STS. REV, PETER G ST DON, nstor SUNDAY, JULY 8, 1973 10:00' a.m.—SUNDAY SCHOOL 11:00 a.m.-MORNING WORSHIP 7.00 p.m. EVENING SERVICE Tues. 8:00 p.m. BIBLE STUDY AND PRAYER Friday 7:30 p.m.—Youth Service Instead of criticizing the Bible, wit should let the Blele critidar For further information about t hu'rc%'A services call 5244506 T.T I- Fre� Church :Meth�djst Park St. ,at Victoria .. Pastor: H. Ross Nicholls Phone: 524-9903 10:00 a.m. Be part of car growing Sunday School 11:00 a.m. The.Recycling of History 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Outreach Everyone Welcome ' ED NAYLOR84 THE 1 EVANGELAIRE " . b a z WESXON, ONTARIO CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH 1Merl ly+n DAVIDS�N--- WELL DRILLING LIMITED "ONTARIO'S F.INEST WATER' WELLS SINCE 1900" WRITE BOX 409, WINQHAM • OR PHONE 35T-1910 WESTFIELD FELLOWSHIP HOUR - 2 P.M. HURON MEN'S CHAPEL, AUBURN - 8 P.M BAYFIELD ROAD AT BLAKE STREET EVANGELISTIC — FUNDAMENTAL REV. R. BRUOACHER, Pastor • • 10:00 a.m.--BIBLE SCHOOL -FOR ALL AGES 11:00 J.M. MR. ERNIE IRUBACHER B.A. M. DIV. , iVIIL PREACH AT BOTH SERVICES 8:30 p.rri:, - Y.P. WORD OF UFE CLUB 7:30 p.m. EVENING , SERVICE Wed• 8 p.m. PRAYER t► BIBLE STUDY WELCOME TO THE FRIENDLY CHURCH ST. CH UGE�ORGMl�RCH JULY 8, 1973 • 'TRINITY III 'Holy Communion at 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer and Sermon et 10 a.m. Nursiry at 10 a.m. Please Note Summer Service Time •sector: Canon G.G. Russell, B.A., S.D. HOUSE. OF FRIENDSHIP • REV. LEONARD WARA SUNDAY JULY 8th -REV. A. MAYBURY 1._ y BENMILLER UNITED CHURCH NO SERVICES DURING MONTH OF JULY Bre. J. snider - Victoria M. 0 nisi slid Choir DION k a int! 'om the ,'I 1 ail togs urip bar to( •re frier pipit Pur on. Cl int dog rkei Itati nun or vi ere dal ofG Dust I.n n :ren( err ve( of th and 8m Awa, press slot Rowe Joe h ,ley n. itely ataot mer forme Roos d1 to e, nits ioml dM to Knox Presbyterian --Church THE REV -G LOCKHART ROYAL, O A , Minister THE REV 'RONALD C McCALLUM, Assistant .-WILLIAM M CAMERON, Director of Praise SUNDAY, JULY. 8, 1973 Summer Schede '» Service is at 10:00 a.m.' Sermon: "THE VERY BEST OF ALL" (Mr. RbyW wIM preach) (Nursery Fab ties) Fellowship and �nehmente on the " Lawn Irri�trt. Enter to- Worship Depart to Serve' REV. ROBERT L, NAYMONte SUNDAY, JULY 8, 1973- (Nureery'up to 9 ye*-okis) 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship (Coffee served on lawn aft* church) GUEST SPEAKER, MR. ROE WI1M and bY A1i1 Rij was -1n tics ng in sAh to on