The Goderich Signal-Star, 1974-12-12, Page 24PAGE 8A—GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1974 '
FROM THE MINISTER'S STUDY
Victoria St.-Benmlller
REV. LEONARD WARR,M.Th. Charge
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"And he (Simeon) came by sitive, alert and expectant are imperfect light of worldly Several years at�
the Spirit into the Temple" — we? What is our outlook? wisdom, he or she refuses toac-leading a class of \��
The parents brought in the One wonders if today Youth c'ept Him, Who is 'THIS: Light the .subject of havl�
Child Jesus': "And she and Age who occupy or should of the World'. reputation was bruu
"It's' hard to know when one
(Anna) coming in that instant oc'c'upy.the Temple seats have stated my case as sire
gave thanks" (Luke 2:'27,28). an outlook broad enough, a generattton ends and the next could quoting from E'�.
The infant Messiah carne to vision clear enough, a motive begins t... but -it's somewhere "If you must choose,
the aged Simeon and Anna as big enough fur such a time as around nine o'clock at night." good name rather than
they were on the lookout -in the this!! (The Rotarian) riches; for to be held in lo'\
Temple, Spiritual adventure In rhe Temple is rhe great The temple or house of God esteeis Netter than silver
shapes itself according to our meeting place for the mature is a`chuice scene in Which Age god
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interests.r -The wise men saint and the babe•„in Christ, and Youth may greet — the op- Continuing, I stressed the in
(students of the stars) were led the seasoned veteran of the portunities are magnificent and por,tance of being careful about
by what they saw in the sky. - Cross and the raw recruit of' the the • possibilities are choosing one's companions and
The-- music -loving shepherds Kingdom of God, the one whose measureless!
"heard songs on the air. The spiritual light has.heen undimy When Simeon sang the 'Nuns•
thirsty woman at the well of tried through life's darkness, Dimittis' he looked far into the
Samaria received 'living water'. duties, details and demands future and saw the final goal of
The fishers of Galilee found and the• one for whom the the Saviour's mission, but he
their vocation as, 'fishers of spiritual lamp has• just been also saw the nearer and ever
men'. The saints, Simeon and kindled. current issues: A Step, a Sign,
Anna, 'in worship, find the Someone. has said, "The .and a Sword. (The writer.
Christ of the Ages in the Tem- lingering past hold the newborn always thanks God for Biblical , for I confess those teenagers
•ple.. future in its arms singing". homiletics and ,faithful didn't seem to be impressed
In one of •• George What a picture! professors who teach such a`. with my arguments, and I cer
MacDonald's stories he says, When Simeon took Him up subject►. tainly wasn't changed by
"Some folk live so close to God in his. arms and blessed God, A Step or Stone: "This child their's.
a=` 'fie so sure in heart that and said, "Lord let now Thy is set for the fall and rising
It's interesting to note, that
when Iwas
ung people,
ig :1 good
ht up I
gl\ as I
r� erbs
ke a
=rear
'Mg
rid
guarding one's actions • and
words.
A hue and cry went up from
the class accusing me of
'hypocracy', of being interested
in o v what other people
think.' noisy debate, ensued
and I ess neither side won,
mental prowess. He studied the
Babylonian philosophy, their
science, their politics; he
became thoroughly familiar
with their language and
custom's, and he advanced, step
by step, until he finally reached
the. highest position in the em-
pire next to the king.
He identified but he never.
surrendered his convictions.
He had no sooner arrived in
the king's court when he was
put to his first test. He knew he"
must not succumb to the eating
nd drinking of food and wine
ci �ered to -heathen, deities, vet
ho,v could he refuse and till
surive? He made up his And
he ould stick to hisss convic-
tionsbut he handled the
situat''on with' courtesy,
honora leness and 'humility.
-He req ested he and his
com't'ades'be served a different
diet on a rial basis.
Daniel n.;ve_ r tried to fore
his ideas dei n the throats of
t --he had- thatox
'eh is free from
JO PIM FAREELi
• MRS. ELLA NiVINS
Mrs. Ella Nivins, Goderich,
died in Seaforth Community
Hospital Tuesday. December :3
following. a short illness. She,
87.
The former Ella Burnside,
she was born August 17, 1887
in Bayfield. She has lived alt
her life in Goderich. She was
married to the late .John A.
Nivins who died Januar; :30,
1968..
She was a member of Knox
Presbyterian Church, Goderich.
Surviving are three
daughters, Mrs. Herb (Au•drev)
�Boufford, Lancaster, Califor-
nia; Mrs. Gordon (Ise) Muir,
Seaforth; and Mr's. Bud
(Shirley) Whittaker, Flesher -
ton;,, and one son, Clayton
Nivins, Goderich; 17 gr -ands
children and 25 great grand-
children and one great great
er; an one sister, granddaughter; d * ' f
�, to .ugh I s oh ihr'ygh the valley
,! i,•�tth 1 shall tear no
,rt Hath nu
.lr,l Psalm
er,
formline, Scotland to .John and
Margaret • (Frasers Allan, he
moved to Sturgeon Falls at the
age of nine. He lived there until
going to North Bay in 1919 af•
ter serving overseas,
He enlisted with the 159th
Battalion at North Bav in Sep-
tember, 1915 and was
-.discharged at Toronto on
March 15, 1919, He served in
France with the 1st Machine
Gun Brigade — "G” Battery
and fought at Vimv Ridge, Hill
70, Pascherfdale, Arras and at
Amiens in August 1918.
He was married May 11,
19:30 in Windsor to Mary
Esther Loney who survives.
The couple lived in Detroit
fora brief time following their
marriage, then in North Bav
and in Toronto before coming
- to Goderich in 1944. Mr. Allan
owned the Sault Coal Co. here
until retiring in 1960,
Mrs, -.Joe (Viola) Habkirk, Wing`"'" He was a member of St.
.e dsor She was .predeceased abs George's Anglican Church and
one daughter, Mrs. Geo. was a life member of The Royal
—771—Adefrne) S nderson and one
o „r.., , + ursttl is-°---, : ear«; ----ei t_i-n-- „pe -a44, -...for . a a -i -r4 of•-xrt .u,;v..-.m4s.ra.el - T.he (~err- year•a--t"a•t-er; --ttrrst Of t•h-t m- 4,44,4apfic4r4 b'
purposes to_.them." mine eyes have seen Thy path of life ,will he either a have attained excellent cellent spirit
Such a man was Simeon. salvation, which Thou hast stumbling .block or a stepping reputations and I sometimes fear and is
Such a woman was Anna. They prepared before the face of all stone. We cannot escape Christ, wonder what kind of discussion
were spiritually .sensitive: 'He people; a Light tu°tighten the The spiritual law is such that we would have on the -subject
was waiting for the consolation Gentiles, and the glory of Thy the issue is decided by our at- now if we could all get together
of Israel.' Moffat's translation people Israel" (Luke 48-32). titude to Him, the Lord of life. once more.
reads, 'He was on the outlook.' Isn't that wonderful! _But We are free to accept or reject For my part, I'm still com'in-
'She departed not -from the what about our light? ,God's unspeakable Gift. c•ed a good reputation is one of
Temple . .,. and' spake of Him This little dialogue, reported A Sign: "A sign which shall the few things we can: choose
to all them that looked for by Dr, J. R. Miller (outstanding he spoken against./ The sign offor ourselves..
redemption.' . -; student of God's Word): carries the Cross points to God's being There' are many things, over
Did it just happen that sound common sense: • and His working. By that sign which we exercise no eho•j,ce.
-mother Mary and Joseph "If we live up to our light," we conquer or are condemned. 'We cannot choose our parehts,
brought the babe into the Tern- said Silas, "we are doing all The ,choice is a personal one. We do not choose our race, nor`
pleat that time?. Or was God that can be expected of us, I A 'Sword:• "A sword shall our sex. We are not ac`z-irded -
giving answer to "satisfy devout reckon." .1 pierce through thine Own soul the -privilege of deciding which
souls who wet •'on• the 'I don't know about that, also.- The •• program (if' generation we'll be born into.
outlook'? How spiritually sen- answered Aunt, Hannah; ."the We do not•se,lect our I.Q. We do
first thing that. might be expec- not -prearrange .our social
ted of a good many of us mightstrata,. our religious
he that we should. have 'a much background, nor can we choose
Netter .light. If I get a • cheap our ancestors:Or culture,
lamp .and poor oil to save' While we cannot choose
money, and use an untrimmed these and many other things,
wick and a smoked -up chimney we do have the choice of either
because I am too lazy, or too accepting life to the fullest and
careless to put them in order, ,it developing it, or by cr,ur actions
isn't much excuse for poor work h and deeds rejecting it • and
to say that I am doing it accor-
ding to .my light, One writer has put it this
Jesus' is given as "a Light to way, "Dishonor is worse than
lighten the Gentiles and the death. Living a life of perpetual
glory of Israel". That means failure is worse than death.
c. 1.S.1.S.ONE AND ALL, No. person Those who live out their days
• is really doing his or her •best, never responding to the love of
when,' living according to the God, are barely• living."
We live in a society. that is
Bob. McCALLUM
Representative •
11 Cambria Rd., Goderich
salvation for the individual
and for the world is not merely
given in the Angel's song and
in the Star in the -sky, but in a •,
Sword: The sword of Herod
and his cohorts was un-
sheathed. "He was smitten and
nailed to the tree." His mother,
Mary and .His disciples are not
exempt.
It' was said -'of R Robert.
Browning that one of his eyes
was, nearsighted and the other
farsighted. When he wanted to
see a distant object, he opened
one eve and closed the other.
When he desired to see things
at hand, he reversed the eye
movement. 'Thus as someone
said. the great. poet 'saw the
long and short of it'. We need
Browning's bifocal vision
today! `
God, the Son and Saviour, is
found not only by those who
are 'at home' in the Temple See
.John 9::34-38.` "A sword shall
pierce- through thine own .soul
also` - but God healeth the
broken in -heart — for Him that
cometh unto `Me said Jesus, I
will in no wise cast out."
524-1345
•
"Missionaries from The Church of Jesus Christ of Lat-
ter-day Saints, 'such as Elders McKell and Dalton
working In the Goderich area, will forego Christmas
'with their own families to bring a special Christian
message to families in the province. The message,
which deals with Jesus Christ, is especially appropriate
for the Holiday season."
i
Having
wonderful time.
Wish you were
here.
fraught with evil. What are we
to do • about, it? Well, we can
fall in with. it and allow our-
selves to he dragged into
depravity; or we can move out
of the world and into our own
private little sphere and isolate
• ourselves from the evil we
don't want to 'face; or we can
stay. in the degraded world,.
hang onto .our convictions,
make a stand and thus •serve
both God and man.
We must stand and identify
with all that is morally accep-
table and socially good in our
world. Only by this identifying
of ourselves arc' we in ,aq
position to influence those
- around us and he able to serve
them. •
I
like the story of Daniel in
the old testament.' He was
taken captive to Babylon
because of his physical- and
SO
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Why notplan to visit us
Sunday, December 15, 8 p.m.
REV. CtEYE WINGER speak—plus SPECIAL MUSIC
Huron Men's Chapel, Auburn
EVIL 'PREVAILS WHEN GOOD MEN DO NOTHING.
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power, love and
handled problem,
and graciousne.,
opened the hearts ci'
commanding their r:-
admiration...
He rose to Prime \ inister
and is. a classic exa ple of
'God's eternal principle: ��\‘Therp
° that honor me I will ho or.”
What happened to Dniel
was not as important as \: at
he did with what. happen d
where he• was. We would nev
have 'had his story had he elec,
ted to accept, the low life of his \
cam yrtl. He knew the •,cost,
would he too high.
aracterized by
elf -control He
with wisdorri:
`s and he
his captors
spec( and
r,
son, Ellwood :,Nivins.
Funeral serl)ice was at
McCallum Funeral Home
Thursday, December 5 with
Rev. G. L. Royal officiating.
Interment, was" in Maitland
Cemetery. Pallbearers were
Bill Sanderson, Bill Muir, Bob
Huntingford, Thomas Whit-
taker, David Whittaker and
Timothy Whittaker. Michael
Huntingford was a flower -
bearer.
D. J. ALLAN
David John Allan, 15" Picton
Si. E., Apt. 9, Goderieh, died in
Victoria Hospital December 6.
He was, 78. r
Born June 24, 1896 in Dun -
DAY
ICES
The family that prays together...Stu
s together
BEREA—BY—THE—W
LUTHERAN CHURCH
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Meeting at Robertson Memorial School
&B take and Eldon Streets, Goderich)
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1974
Sunday' School for 'all ages 9:30 A.M.
. Divine `Worship 11:00 .A.M.
Sermon: "MESSENGERS OF HIS COMING
Marvin L. Bari, Pastor 524-2235
"Being justified by faith, we have peace with God through ou
Lord Jesus Christ" Romans 5, 1
Canadian Legicfh.
He is survived by one son,
John D. Allan, Thousand Oaks,
California; and .two grand-
children.
Funeral service was Monday,
December 9• in St. George's
Anglican Church with Canon
G. G. Russell officiating.
Interment was in Maitland
Cemetery. Pallbearers were
Earl Rawson, Bill Bradley, Bill
Schaefer, Robert Bisset, Harold
Hibbert and Ed. Tonks,
Honorary, pallbearers were
Dave McMillan, Bob Chapm`ian,
John McGraw,... Maurice
Wilkinson, ,Jack Videan and
Bill Moore.
Royal Canadian Legion
Branch 109 held a service at
Stiles Funeral Home Sunday,
December 8.
MRS. DOROTHY
' ;CHALLENGER
Mrs. N.' Dorothy Challenger,
:3020 G lencrest Ave., Apt. :301,
Burlington, died in ,Joseph
Brant Hospital, Burlington,
December 4. She .was 74.
The, former N. Dorothy
Simkins, she was horn
February 20, " 1900 in Burtan-
on-Trent, England. She came
to Canada when she was five
years of age,
She was married to Darwin
R. Challenger in Toronto. Her
husband died January 6, 1961.
She resided in Teeswater and
Goderich before moving to
Burlington. She was`a member
of St. George's Anglican
Church.Church.Surviving are one son, -Clif-
ford of Cambridge; two
daughters, ' Mrs.. Stewart
(H a lora ).-�Sc:at
Mrs. B. W. (Geraldine) Lee,
Toronto; eight grandchildren
and two great grandchildren.
Funeral service was Satur-
day, Decernber T at Stiles
Funeral Home- with Canon G.
G. Russell officiating. -
Interment was in Maitland
Cemetery. Pallbearers were
Bruno Lapaine, Felix Lapaine,
Ken Cook, Brian Ainslie, Harry
Ford and Ray Shantz.
ONLY YOU CAN
GIVE THE GIFT
OF LIFE!
BENMILLER UNITED CHURCH
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1974
1:30 p.m. SPECIAL CHRISTMAS MUSICAL
With Jr. & Sr. Choirs and Instrumental Music
E -V -E -R -Y -B -O -D -Y W -E -L -C -O' -E
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
7:00 p.m. An Evening of Christmas Music and song
by the Children - The Choir and others.
COME AND WORSHIP WITH US
ALL ARE WELCOME
The'Free Methodist Church
Park St. at Victoria Pastor: H. Ross Nicholls
'o:00 a:m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Topic: "TO THE 'ORIENT BY STR""
6:30 p.m. Bible Study
Anyone needing bus transportation phone 5244—
Everyone Wolcorne ,
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH
BAYFIELD ROAD AT BLAKE STREET
'EVANGELISTIC — FUNDAMENTAL
REV. R. BRUBACHER; Pastor
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15t 1974
WELCOME TO OUR SUNDAY SCHOOL
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
AT 10:00 A.M. TODAY
A SPECIAL TREAT FOR EVERYONE
6:15 p.m. - WORD OF LIFE CLUB
7:30 p.m. EVENING SERVICE
CHARACTERISTICS QF TRUE FAITH
WED. 8 P.M. PRAYER MEETING
FOR FREE TRANSPORTATION CALL 524-9497
EVERY VISITOR AN HONOURED GUEST
Knox Presbyterian Church
THE REV. G, LOCKHART ROYAL, B,A. Minister
THE REV. RONALD C. McCALLUM, Assistant
WILLt'AM hll. CAMERON, Director of Praise
SUNDAY, DECEMBER -15, 1974
10;00 a.m. Sunday School
11;00 a.m. Divine Worship
SERMON SERIES FOR ADVENT:
(3) "SIGNS OF THE TIME"
. (Nursefy and Junior Congregation'
SA4RAMENT OF• BAPTISM
Young People's Society 7:30
Enter to Worship Depart to Serve
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FAMILY WORSHIP — 11:00 A.M.
EVANGELISTIC SERVICE — 7 p.m.
WEEKDAY Home League (ladies) Wed., 8:00 p.m.
Prayer • & Bible Studies Thurs. 7:30 p.m:
OFFICERS - CAPTAIN. G. •HERBER - CAPTAIN M. MacKENZIE
"All Are Cordially invited to Attend"
ST. GEORGE'S CHURCH
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1974
ADVENT III
HOLY, COMMUNION AT 8:30 A.M.
HOLY COMMUNION AND SERMON AT 11 A.M.
CHILDREN'S PROGRAMME AND NURSERY AT 10 and 11 A.M.
PARISH POT LUCK SUPPER AT 5:30
CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM AT 7 P.M.
Rector: Canon G.G. Russell, B.A., B.D.
Choirmaster -Organist: Joseph B. Herdman
Don't lust watch us grow. Come and help us grow
Bethel Pentecostal Tabernacle
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SV. PETER G. ST. DON, Pastor
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a.m.—SUNDAY SCHOOL
Bus Transportation
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11:00
7:00 p.
Tues. 8:00
Friday 7:3
Plan to attend the Sunday
December 13th at 7:45 p.m.
m.—MORNING SERVICE
.—EVENING SERVICE
. BIBLE STUDY AND PRAYER
p.m. -Youth Service'
chool Christmas Concert Friday,
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT CHURCH SERVICES
CALL 524-1506
Victoria Street Unite, Church
HOUSE OF,FRIENDSHIP RE`, 'LEONARD WARR
10:00 A.M. Bible School for all • rades
11:00 A.M. - Worship Service
Sermon: "WHILE SHEPHERDS W CHED"
Mrs. J. Snider Organist & Choir Direct
North Street United Church
The Rev. Ralph E. ,King, B.A., B.D., Minister
Miss Clare McGowan - Visiting 'Assistant
Mr. Lorne H. Dotterer - Director of Music
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1974
Surrtday School ages 10 and up at 9:45 a.m.
Ages 3 to 9 from Worship at 11:00 a.m.
Worship at 11:00 a.m.
Sermon: "THE GIFT WE NEED THE MOST" .,
WHITE GIFT SERVICE - led by Sunday School pupils (Gifts of
food, clothing, toys or money will be received)
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Nuhsery facilities
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