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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1974-06-06, Page 24PAGE 8A--,GODEi ICIj SIGNAL -STAR, ,THURSDAY; JUNE 6, 1974 "'Fruth is `stranger than Fic- tion." So the saying goes, and one of the best ways to prove it is in the study of Astronomy. Though I do -nit study Astrononiy, I never pass up an opportunity to read about the wonders of `the universe. National Geographic, May 1974 issue, has a wealth'. of in- formation about the stars. The size of thf universe is, in itself, simply impossible to imagine., As most people know, our earth is a_ rather small planet ''Within a medium sized solar system. The sun is the "star" that can be seen at a distance, just as we see other suns and call" them stars. Some of the suns are hundreds of times larger than - our sun. Our s'olar system - sun and planets - is located on the edge of the Milky Way galaxy -. our galaxy. There are a,bout 100,000 stars in our galaxy. Our gal'axv is so large that a. beam of light, travelling six trillion miles per year. takes 100,000 yearsto cross the galaxy., It is estimated that there are about a hundred billion galaxies out beyond ours! Some are much larger than ours; some smaller. Some may be for- ming; some • may be dying. Astronomical equipment is not good enough, yet to find them all, but the world's largest op- tical telescope can see about a - million axies inside the bowl of the Big Dipper. alone.. There is much more to be learned from the article in National Geographic about galaxies,pulsars,. quasars, black hgles. white dwarfs and ,many other phenomena of 'space. The most distant khown object is 10 billion light-years away; that is, it has taken the light or the radio wave from it 10 billion years to arrive here on earth. For years people have won- dered if there is life on Mars or Venus. We now know that there. is• no other human life in our solar system, but what :about other solar systems? Sup- " , pose that one planet in each system in ou-r galaxy possessed the same capacity that {earth does for the .development of human life? That would total about 100,000 "earths" - in our galaxy alone. And then con- 'sider the other hundred billion galaxies! • And then consider God! The Almighty and Everlasting God!' The Creator Spirit! The Holy One who does ,not merely Create, but also ,.Loves, and Redeems, and Renews, and Resurrects, and Fulfills! . It would be sacrilege to sup- pose that'' - the creative and redemptive power of God is limited to this "earth". Billions of other "eatrt-his" must also • have a place in God's plan. We know „God because our human spirit is able to receive the message of the Eternal Spirit: Spirit meets spirit, and there is a communication link. I use the word spirit rather than mind because mind i3'4'po often confined to intelligence. By spirit I mean the con- currence of intelligence, emotional feeling,', -moral per- spective and purposeful ac- tivity. These are the highest qualities we know. Man cannot conceive • of anything higher, They represent our humanity. Our humanity is from God. We are made "in God's ii age": We have spirit. .. Shall we suppose that God has not endowed other beings than ourselves with spirit? And snail we suppose that God has riot revealed Himself, or will not, to'spiritual beings on other "earths"? We cannot guess at the material forms which beings on other"earths" might have, but we can be sure that when life has developed suf- ficiently for them that they possess spiritual qualitis, then God, "in the fullness of time", reveals, his 'Spirit to them. Let me take this theme one step further, and link it to the Christian experience of God. -We know God in Jesus Christ. Born in Bethlehem, Crucified at Jerusalem, risen' and glorified also at .Jerusalefn,, he spent about thirty-four years on our earth. Can we not suppose that that sequence has been and will be followed millions of times on other "earths"? ' Our "fullness of time" came in the days of the Roman Em- pire, and we have chosen to use it as a. dividing point in our earth's history. Everything before the birth of Jesus is called B.C. - Before Christ. For another earth a million light- years away, the "fullness of time" had crime at an earlier time in a different fashion, With, probably, di£ 'erent. sym- bols, working in a different language, using the people and the circumstances of its own history; but Holy Spirit reached out to spirit and revealed itself - as Love. and Life. I do not consider this a wild supposition. I believe that somewhere right now a Gospel is being proclaimed by God's. Incarnate Son: a "Jesus" is being horn, or perhaps is of- fering' himself in Sacrifice, or is being proclaimed the- Risen Lord. In the early decades of our first century when Jesus walked along the shores of Galilee, were there beings on some distant "earth" who had come to realize that on our "earth" the fullness of our time had come? And were they praying for us and • for our salvation? Then should we not also pray for those, whoever and wherever they are, who are now under God's particular care? Le f us, indeed, pray for those whom "the Day -spring from ore, High" is now visiting. 941,0t 2044,0aa We sowed a little garden this spring, the first in 20 years! The love of fresh vegetables and their high cost in the stores drove us to work, up a piece of land that had been left to grow wild for many years. - The ground looked good enough when eve planted it.but I notice now weeds are starting to come up with the radishes and lettuce. Of -course, this. reminds me of Jesus' parable. about the sower and the seed. No doubt, about it; our patch of. garden is the'thorny ground of which he speaks! It's going 'to . take a lot of hoeing to keep the weeds from choking the life out of the beets and ,carrots and I suppose we could give up indespair, but Jesus did promise us in that same parable that even though there might be setbacks and disappointments (and I think he .would include hard work) there would be a harvest in the end. As I contemplate ' the tiny. seeds we sowed and marvel' at the miracle that turns them into lush cabbages, rosy beets and juicy ca-ntalaupes I'm caused to meditate about the. spiritual seeds of which Jesus spoke.. What kind of seed am' I?" I wonder as I pull out a weed growing among the swisschard. Por with all Christians I am a, seed thrown out on the field of the world. Every person makes a contribution of some kind. It can either resemble a pigweed or a flaming rose biig i. Some willfind growth easy; roost will find it difficult. Think •of the tinv snowdrop -shoot in the hard groun'd,There's no real certainty for it that even after it's forced its weary way up through that sunlight and' warmth will greet it. It would seem -,to be an impossible task for it, but the inner urge of Life within the seed compels it to carry out that _task..Orie writer .. _ says the Kingdom of Heaven is like this. Often we look only at what the seed produces , above the ground forgetting that the plants must have good roots. Two growths are necessary ..• down and up. Without a strong root the plant will soon" wither and die. The higher the -growth up, the deeper must be the roots. Strangely enough there are people "who think' they can become Christians -in -a -hurry. With much activity they rush about producing flowers and loyely looking leaves of good works, only to f}nd after while that they tire and 'grow limp -and perhaps fade away altogether. These are the ones who can- not, or do not want to disciplin.e themselves -to the task of taking time to be really grounded or rooteVin the faith. 'They forget *it takes only a few months to produce a squash but 20 years, for an acorn to grow into a strong oak tree. 00.117 .4iva-70-7-v SIRED API WELCOME SERVICE would like oto call you with. "housewarming gifts" and in- formation about your new location. The Hostess will be glad to arrange your subscrip- tion to the Signal -Star Call her at 524-7854 K of C donale The proreeds from the 2nd Annual Bluebird Ball sponsored by the Knights of Columbus..at;e being donated to the Canadian Arthritis Society. Deputy Grand Knight Bill .Van Osch presented the cheque to Society field representative Betty Janke at the K of C meeting last week. (staff photo) EARLE NOBLE i Earle Noble of Blyth passed . away in Clinton Public Hospital on Sunday M>I"y- 26, 1974 in °his 70th year. Born-in-Wawanosh, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jim Noble, Mr. Noble married ,,the former Eva Taman of Blyth. She died in 1.973. Surviving are one sister Ruth (Mrs. Aaron Fisher) of Clinton; and brotherstErnest of Blyth, John of Georgetown and George of Gorrie. The body rested at Tasher 'Funeral Home Blyth, where an. Orange service was held on Tuesday May 28th with burial in Blyth Union Cemetery. Pallbearers were, Jim Fisher, Don Noble, Earl Caldwell, Lloyd Walsh, Alex Nethery, Clare VanCamp. Flowerbearers were Larry Fisher, Ken Nobel, and Larry Walsh. MRS. PEARL MacLAREN Mrs. Pearl .MacLaren, .Goderich, died June 2 in Aledra Marine and General Hospital following a lengthy illness: Born at Drysdale toe Robert a'a a' child. She was married in and Susan (Stephenson) Harb�urairesDrysdale, she lived in Hensall windup Hensall to William A. Ma.Laren who predeceased her • season with social event- 66ilaren came to Goderichto live in 1943. She was a member of the Maple Leaf Chapter of the IODE and of Knox Presbyterian Church. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Lois) MacDonald and Mrs. Marion Thorneloe, both of London; four . grand- children;' and one sister, Mrs. The Harbouraires wound up their season of song Thursday, May 30 when they. sang with The Freedom Singers .at Huronview in Clinton. The all male chorus had a very busy season singing at special' church services' in Goderich, Wingham, Stratford and, other towns in the area. They enjoyed special singing evesits working with the Huronia Male Choir of Exeter under the direction of Mrs. Marienne McCaffery and T he Freedom Singers of Clinton. The group was featured on -"Singtime" during the year over CKNX-TV supplying a special Easter program. The Harbouraires welcomed many new members this season. and. have brought a great deal of ' favourable publicity -,to Goderich, Clinton and surroun- ding area. The Chorus is under the direction of Geo. Buchanan and Harold Knisley is president. Accompanist for the chorus is Ed S.tiles.' SHARE YOUR GOOD HEAtfl! • Ask for this ooklet to (earn how you may obtain an IDB loan to assist in starting, modernizing or expanding your business anywhere in Canada. Regional Office: 250 University Ave., Toronto 110, Ont. 'Branch Offices: Kingston • Toronto f3) • Hamilton • St C;altttrrinns • Kitrhr'ne'r•Watr'rloo • London • Windsor • Sudbury Sault Ste Marin • Thunder F3ay • Kenora +• Stratford n A barbecue for .members and their families is being planned for the.official wind-up September will see the Sun- day evening practices resume for the upcoming season. (. a moi,.► ri It SUNDA Y SERVICES LUTHERAN SERVICES. • Robertson Memorial School' (BLAKE AND ELDON--STREETS, GODERICH) ' SUNDAY,,SCHOOL 9:30 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICE - 11 A.M. - Pastor: Bruce Bjorkquist 333 Eldon Street, 524-6081 .'!'herr:/ore we conr.Iutle that.o mon is justified hy'faith without the deeds of the Iuw. Romans 3:213 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 9:45 a.m.—Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Rev. Ronald McCallum will preach COME AND WORSHIP WITH US ALL ARE WELCOME The Free Methodist Church Park St. at is Pastor: H. Rosi Nicholls 10:00 ': . e part of a growing Sunday 'School,, 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Topic: "flee, follow and fight” 7:00 p.m. Film Strip ' City life of the Hebrews Anyone needing bus transportation -phone 824-9903 Everyone. Welcome CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH BAYFIELD ROAD AT BLAKE STREET EVANGELISTIC — FUNDAMENTAL REV. R.- BRUBACHER, Pastor 10:00 a.m. BIBLE SCHOOL FOR ALL AGES „ For tree bus transportation please call 524-9497 11:00 a.m. WORSHIP SERVICE 6:30 Y.0: WORD OF LIFE CLUB 7:30 p.m. REV. E. BRUBACHER, EGANVILLE, ONT. WILL PREACH ,AND SHOW SLIDES OF THE GOSPEL,SIGNBOARD WORK Wed, 8 P.M. - PRAYER MEETING , Welcome to the Friendly Church Knox Pre'sbyterian, Church THE REV. G. LOCKHART ROYAL, B.A. Minister THE REV. RONALD C. McCALLUM, Assistant WILLIAM M. CAMERON, Director/91 Praise SUNDAY, ,JUNE 9, 1974 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Divine Worship Sermon: "WHERE IS MY FAITH FOUND?" (Nursery and Junior Congregation) -- JUNIOR CONGREGATION GRADUATIONS -- Enter to Worship DOpart to Serve t,h, • Oa. 'NESE FARiE[[ You. though 1 walk through the vl2Mey of the shadow of death. 1 shall fear no evil, for Thou art with mo --23rd Psalm Emily McNeil, Stettler, Alberta, ' Funeral service was Tuesday, June 4 at Stiles Funeral Home with Rev. G.L. Royal of- ficiating. . Interment was in Hensall Union C'erhetery. Pallbearers were Carl Anderson, Bob Glen, Gordon G_ len, Joe Bengough, Winston Powell and Jack Drysdale. W.C. KAYE Williath Charles ,Kaye, 133 Elizabeth . Street, ,Goderich, died suddenly. in Alexandra Marine and General Hospital May 31 at the age of 8j. Born January 28, 1891, he was born in Huntsville to John and Lilliari (Cook) Kaye. He lived in the Muskoka District and . Scarborough where he worked as at" carpenter before coming to Goderich in July 1971. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Toronto. - He was. married July 17, 1937 in Fonthill to the former Dorothy May Holmes who sur- vives. Also surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Martin C. (Norma) Blake, Sea -';borough; two grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Walter (Hattie) Cooper, Goderich. Funerral service was June 3 at Stiles Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Robert Sneyd of- ficiating. t Interment was in Maitland Cemetery with Walter Cooper, Stan Dennis, Frank Homes, Albert Dewar, Mike Bona and Glenn Gibson- as pallbearers. t-' MRS. THERESA AHL Mrs. Theresa Ahl, Goderich, died May 29 in Alexandra Marine and General Hospital. She . was 74. - The former Theresa Burkhart, she was born January 22, 1900 to Mr. and Mrs. Karl Burkhart. She was ' married to William Ahl who predeceased her. Surviving -are one daughter, Mrs, Mary Vickers, Sarnia; four grandchildren and one great.grandchild. Rev. Raymond ' Moynahan conducted the funeral service May 31 in St.' Peter's Roman Catholic Church. Burial was in St. Peter's Cemetery. Pallbearers were William Vickers, Sarnia; Charles Anstay, Deb Shewfelt, , Ben Chisholm, Wilfred Denomme and Timothy O'D- wyer, Goderich. BE A BLOOD 'DONOR Bob McCALLUM Representative , 11 Cambria Rd., Goderich The family that prays together.Atays together THE SALVATION ARMY 18 WATERLOO ST. S, . 524-9341 SUNDAY SCHOOL — 9:45 A.M. FAMILY WORSHIP - 11:00 A.M. EVANGELISTIC SERVICE — 7:00 P.M. Home League (ladies;) Wed., 8:00, p.m. Prayer & Bible Studies Thurs. 7:30 p.m. OFFICERS - CAPTAIN G. HERBER - CAPTAIN M. McKENZIE "All Are Cordially invited to Attend" WEEKDAY ST. GEORGE'S CHUB H SUNDAY, -JUNE 9, 1974 TRINITY SUNDAY, Holy Oommunion at 8:30 a.m. Morning -Prayer and Sermon, at 11 avin Nursery at 11 a.m. Rector: Canon. G.G. Russell, B.A., B.D.: Choirmaster -Organist: Joseph B. Herdman "Don't just watch us grow, Come and help us grow." Bethel..Penteco:sta•I Tabernacle Affiliated with the Pentocoatal Assemblies of Canada CORNER OF ELGIN AND WATERLOO STS. REV. PETER G. ST. DON, Pastor SUNDAY, JUNE 9., 1974 10:00 a.m,—SUNDAY SCHOOL Free Bus Transportation 11:00 a.m.—MORNING SERVICE 7:00 p.m.—EVENING SERVICE Tues. 8:00 p.m. BIBLE STUDY AND PRAYER Friday 7:3040 .—Youth Service i•,''.No •man -has a good enou � memory to make a successful liar." ` For further information about church services call 5244,506. Victoria Street United Church HOUSE OF FRIENDSHIP REV. LEONARD WARR 10 A.M. - Bible School for all Grades 11:15 A.M. - Worship Service' Sernion: "VALUES' OF CORPORATE WORSHIP" Will' E---L�--�C---O--M---•E Mrs. J. Snider, Organist & Choir Director North Street- United Church REV. ROBERT L. RAYMONT SUNDAY, JUNE 9, 1974 9:49 a.m. - 10 year olds end over 11:00 a.m. - Babies to nine year Olds 11:00 a.m. - Morning Worship Sermon: "THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COM MUNION" —W---Er--Lr-- O -=—M---- --. Lorne H. Dotterer - Director of Music Miss Clare McGowan - Assistant Visitor tiJ