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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1975-10-16, Page 16PAGE $A.-40DERICH SIGNAL -STA, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1975 •,w FROM THEMINIStER.'S STUDY. BY MARVIN L. BARZ B.iEREA-BY-THE-WATER LUTHERAN Have we already. forgotten? When these words4apar in the newspaper, Canada's national day wof thanksgiving will aldy be past. This is precis6ly why I ask the question above. Some of us will have taken time to worship God together with others on the Sunday , of Thanksgiving weekend - perhaps most will not have done so. Evert among those who have used the op- portunity for special thanksgiving to God, many may have forgotten by Thur- sday what it is really supposed to have meant. God once spoke a word of warning to a people who. were greatly, blessed in a way not unlike that which,we have enjoyed in this land. (od said to Israel: "When you have eaten and are satisfied, you shall bless the Lord your God for the good land which He has• given you. Beware lest you forget the Lord your God by not keeping His commandments and His or- dinances and His statutes which I am commanding you today.'‘ Deuteronomy 8: 10-11. These words stand- as a warning to us today, as well as they did to 'Israel. In fact: we who `know God's gift of eternal life in Jesus Christ have ` the greatest of all reasons for thankfulness and praise. We know the fulfillment of God's promise of forgiveness and life in Him. And giving thanks to God begins'' with joining in regular, weekly worship with others of His people! The former American president Theodore Roosevelt once wrote: "In the pioneer days of the West, we found it an unfailing rule that after a community had existed for a certain length of time, either a church was built or else the community began to go downhill, "I doubt whether- the frank protest of nothing but amusement has really brought as much happiness as if it.had -..ebeen. alloyed with and 'sup- ' -plemented by some minimum meeting of obligation toward others, Therefore, on . Sunday go to church. Yes - I know all the excuses: • know that one can worship. 'the • Creator and dedicate oneself to' good living iii a grove of trees or by a running brook or in one's own house just as well as in a church, but I also know that as a matter of cold fact, the average man does not worship or thus dedicate himself. If he stays away frorn church he does not spend his time'.an ggod works or in lofty meditation' •. He may not have a good sermon at church, but unless he is very unfortunate he will hear a sermon by a good man. "Beside, even if,he.does.not hear a good sermon, the probabilities are that 'he will, listen to and take part in reading some beautiful passage from the Bible, and if he is not - familiar with the Bible, he has suffered a Toss which he had better make all possible haste to correct. He will meet and nod to -or speak to good, quiet neigh- bors. If he doesn't think about himself too much, m he will benefit himself very much, especially as he begins to think chiefly of others." Something that especially struck me in. that statement was the emphasis on thinking beyond one's self. How often people use the Larne excuse "I don't get anything out of going to Church." Try Theodore Roosevelt's s.uggestion.1,.,of thinking "chiefly of others", And give daily and weekly thanks to God. Or have we already forgotten? Reverence: archaic word The dictionary's definition o the word 'revere' is : "to regard with awe, great respect or devotion." As one looks over society today one wonders if reverence is a lost attitude. Wm. G. Onions says, "We seem to be a generation which knows the price of everything and the Value of nothing. Many of the things our fathers cherished,.. loyalty, integrity, purity...are openly ridiculed today. Perhaps that is why the world has become a wilder- ness." The ' sense of reverence is basic to 'all good living. The person to whom mothing is sacred is a clod. We can be measured tally by the things we value. Man first began his climb above the level of an animal existence when his eyes were opened to -the awareness of things sacred. When he discovered there were things like loyalty, honor, , truth, for which if he had to, he would lay down his life, he was on the way to mastering his environment. and the building of a civilization. He had to learn that things, which gave meaning and value to life, must be honored, respected and held dear. Today, we humans seem to be afraid to admit we revere anything. We do not wish to show we have principles to which we feel deeply. , com- mitted; briefs bywhichwe are strongly' moved, We. prefer to be chameleonlike, take . our coloration from our en- vironment, having no color of our own lest we' appear dif- ferent from the masses. • We talk a lot, though. We talk about respect for human kind and ask (that all human beings be accorded honor and dignity, yet we, by our own actions and attitudes exploit others 'all the time. We continue to endorse TV programs and movies that reveal a low regard for the human person. We continue to exploit the resources of the earth that God so wondrously created for our use. We have selfish disregard of our positions as trustees of nature's wealth. We need a new reverence for truth, for hunian life, for the human body and for the good earth. And this leads us back to one supreme reverence for God the Creator and Redeemer. We'. are fond of asserting the claim f the aristocracy called at his pottery to be shown around. Mt'.t,WWedgwood assigned a 15 year old boy to be the guide while he followed a few steps behind. Seeking to impress the boy, the nobleman kept up a running commentary of profanity and smart remarks. He showed no respect for anything or anyone, his chief delight being to deride or belittle things most people hold sacred.: The boy was shocked at first but gradually' he was captivated by the lord's witty manner and clever. remarks and soon he was laughing and drinking it -all in, When the tour. was over, the boy was dismissed and Mr. Wedgwood proceeded to pick up a most exquisite vase which he had just recently„designed, The visitor exclaiming at its beauty reached out to, take it, but just as' he did so, Josiah Wedgwood let it, fall and shatter on the ground. "Why did you do that?” exclaimed the angry nobleman, "I wanted that piece for my collection." "My lord," said Wedgwood r,."I can make another vase just as lovely as that. But there are' some -things more precious than this vase and once they are shattered they can never be restored. You can never give back to that boy the simple faith and the sense of reverence which you destroyed by making light of sacred things." of man's 'inalienable rights' brit who gave him those rights •,. in the first place? His God and Maker, When men cease . to acknowledge God they also. cease to honor man's rights. Reverence for man, for life, for nature are all embraced in one supreme attitude of reverence for God. How is it with each of us, I wonder? Do we do anything to nurture this reverence or do'we join the many others who want to take the reverence out of life so that all things become cheap and.-fa-wdy? There is a story about Josiah 'Wedgwood, 'a master potter and a . great Christian gen- tle -mar . One day a member of LARGEST STOCK IN THE COUNTY WORK BOOTS —Industrial -- Farm —Factory Plain or safety tpe •PUNCTURE PROOF - SOLES ROSS SHOE SHOP • 142 The Square Goderich, Ont. t I.t is the spirit of reverence that keeps life clean and wholesome, that carries along with it the promise of a holier, freer and better life. THE REV. AND MRS, B.E. JONES Red -Cross donors increasing Clark .Moon, Chairman of Blood Dpnor Services, of the Canadian Red Cross Society, 'Ontario Division, today an- nounced the total blood donor collections for the period of January 1975 to September 1975, for, the Province of Ontario. Mr. Moon said, ."The' collections from our four centres located in Toronto, Hamilton; London- and '©tta wa-. show an increase of some 8,000 units of blood over the same period as last year," Bridge Scores On September 30, there were eight tables in play at the Goderich Bridge Club. North South: first with 88%' He went on to say,• "Even though at first glance, the picture looks good, the figures ,don't really tell the whole story. We still suffer shortages in the summer months and during the Christmas holidays." Mr. Moon also pointed out that hospital requests for blood are steadily increasing "Fifty percent or ap- prox-i nate)-y 800 -units • of • the blood collected daily is turned into such components as cryoprecipitate, plasma and platelets. We have found this to be a more efficient way in distributing this most valuable gift," Mr. Moon concluded. I ' points, Dr. and Mrs, 'Smith; ; second, 81 points, Dr. and Mrs. - Stapleton. t9e ...•. 1••1••1••1••_••1•.1•.'a••y•`••_••_••_••_:• ... East West: first, 92 points, / love inLupeer Saundria Lee Conon and Blake Edward Jones were married October 4 in the Campus Community ,hapel, Cedar Springs, Michigan, by the bride's father, the Rev. fL.Dather, Croxon, , A cousin of the bride, the Rev. DeWayne Coxon read the . eremony until the bride was given away by her The bride's parents, the Rev. and Mrs, L.W. Coxon,iive in Ponti ic, Michigan. The groom's parents are Mr, and Mrs. Elwyn Jones, Petrolia. f# The bride's dress was handmade by her, her mother, and an older sister, The dress was made of white satin covered with lace with a short, built-in train„ The cuff of the long straight sleeves, higrh\ round neeletand bodice were outlined with tiny beaded pearls. Small, satin -covered buttons ran. down the center front of the bodice and the cuffs. The bride's headpiece and veil were also handmade, The headpiece was covered with sathi and lace as in her dress, The design of the lace was accented with tiny, beaded pearls and sequins. The veil was made with two circular lengths, full and fintertip. These were finished wi hh.lace edging. Her face was covered with a face veil. The bride was attended by Mrs. Ilia Woolworth, her sister, as matron of honor; five•bridesmaids, Maureen'Jones, sister of the groom, Mrs. Carol' Conboy, Cindy Woolworth, Charity Woolworth, and Peggy Woolworth, three nieces of the bride. Acousin of the groom, Leanne Black, was flowergirl. The matron of honor wore a long royal blue satin dress with a light blue, long-sleeved jacket,, while,the bridesmaids dresses were light blue with royal blue jackets. • The miniature groom was Darrell Tunnell, cousin of the groom. ' `The. groom wore ,a black tux with crushed velvet collar and,cuffs.and a white'Shirt. The male attendants had plain. black tuxedoes with light blue shirts. Ushers chosen were Dudley Smith and John Moulton. ' The bride's bouquets and miniature bride's cascade of white carnations and pink sweetheart roses were centered on their white Bibles. The bridesmaids carried long- stemmed white carnations, and the flower girl dropped pink rose petals along the aisle, The groom wore a boutonnier of white carnations and pink sweetheart roses. The attendants wore white carnations,.,,, The mothers of the bride and groom chose dresses of light pink double knit with an embossed lace pattern. The dresses were street -length, made in the same style as the bride's gown. They each wore a large lavender orchid. The ceremony was followed by a reception at the Baptist Fellowship Hall. A buffet luncheon for 400 guests was served under 'the direction of Phyllis Woolworth and Pamela Kimball. The Master and Mistress of Ceremonies were Mr. and Mrs. Larry Young„ The bride and groom left immediately for a wedding trip after which they will make their home in Lapeer, Michigan; where the'Rev. Jones will pastor a United Holiness Church, The bride add groom both graduated from Jordan College iniCedar Springs,'Michigan. 7.46AS. 57F, .14 2 7 SUNDAY SERVICES The family that prays together.... Mr. and Mrs. Hodgins; second, B E R E A -, B Y -THE —WATER _... 88 points, Lee Ryan and Joanne Duckworth. n ctober 7, there were seven tables in play. North South: first, 95 points, Evelyn Galbraith and Dawna Sproule; second, 89 points, Jean Cook and Verna Worthy. East West': first. 991/2 points, Dr. and Mrs Stapleton; second, 891/2 points, Dr. Deathe and Aelian Weerasooriya. SPECIAL SPEAKER Rev. J. Berkley Reynolds Minister, Ellesmere United Church,,Torontb SPECIAL MUSIC ' The Watt Family 8:00 p.m. - Sunday,. October 19 EVIL PREVAILS .WHEN GOOD MEN DO NOTHING Huron Men's Coe p AUBURN Vit'► if/ti re4,0ei 16,0 i ,,,,,,..sscNe O\'' , \\"r �� ���\ Oto �� `'C �` ��` `,� Are �e� \ c\-• `,`� L 0 ,..\\0).,e \\, %:'. \" ' -- ��\fan �r`1.e\`�\ �\,`e�� `,'s `��- \ \,' \fie `��.\\� �,, S \\ N ,;c ,, `� ��e e \`- i �ae t`,n�1t taL� ,..`\ \ `. ` L cel �`,. F,,`" \e het, LUTHERAN CHURCH i! /1,r1••--••••••\•• 1••1.•1a.••1••1••1f• Y1 / • ♦ r Meeting at Robert Memorial School (Blake and Eldon Streets, Goderich) SUNDAY„OCTOBER 19., 1975' Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m. Worship at 11:00 a.m. • SERMON: "T -HE SCRIPTURE ALONE” Marvin L. Barz, Pastor 524-2235 "Being -justified by faith, we have peace with God through our I Lord Jesus Christ'. Romans 5, 1 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH (Baptist Convention of .Ontario and Quebec) MONTREAL STREET(_near The Square J REV .• W.H. McWHINNIE F.R.G S. ' •.hQrganist: Mr. Frank Bissett • 9.45 a.m'.—Sunday School 11 A M WORSHIP SERVICE TH,E PASTOR ,PREACHING , Come You will be made welcome Stays together itnesses hear distritt • supervisor An enthusiastic crowd of '1,831 gathered at Jehovah • s Witnesses Ass.embly Hall at Norval this past weekend • for their . se'mi-annual circuit assembly, The entire Goderich congregation was in attendance as delegates. Eldon Barfoot, spokesman for , the local congregation, agreed that the special program will aid all in their determination to 'work in harmony with the assembly ` theme, "As for us, we shall .'serve Jehovah." The main feature of the convention was the discourse on Sunday entitled, "How' the • Kingdom of God Affect;, You'', delivered by K. Mc('unn, District Supervisor of Jehovah's Witnesses. He explained from the Bible, "The .Kingdom is affecting people tdday, ,dividing them as sheep and goats.." He added, "No matter what governments of men do, they cannot stop the preaching of the Kingdom message.'' The assembled Witnesses rejoiced to see 18 new ministers baptized in water in,symbol of. their dedication to do Jehovah God's will, 3 'IE R I C 3 ®R Bob McCALLUM Representative - 11' Cambria Rd,; Gode(ich 5244345 1 Bethel Pentecostal Tabernacle Affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada CORNER OF ELGIN AND WATERLOO STS PASTOR REV. FRED DAY •b. SUNDAY SCHOOL.... 10:00 A.M.' Free Bus Transportation CaII 524-2709 MORNING WORSHIP,'H2OUR 11:00 A.M. "Baby Dedication Ceremony" EVENING MEETING... 7:00 A.M. Congregational: Choir Singing Bible - Centered Message Tues. 8:00 P.M. BIBLE STUDY AND PRAYER Fri. 8:00 P.M. YOUTH SERVICE WELL COME TO BETHEL • 1 •,•••-•••••,,e• ••••••,.••,..10,14,....••,•••••••••••••••••••••,...•,...• 1••a•• 1••a.•r'a.•a•• •\.•,.•••• Knox Presbyterian Church u THE REV G LbCKHART ROYAL 8 A Minister i THE REV RONALD C McCALLUM Assistant WILLIAM M CAMERON Direcpfor of Prase The FreeMethodjst Church ',1, Park St. at Victoria Pastor: H. Ross Nicholls . • Consolidated Su' 'ay School remains "during the service of 2 way Bus Service Free to' S.S. and A.M. Worship by calling Worship .• 524-9/03 • . % SERA; .0N: "THE GLORY'OF GOD" SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1975 ANNIVERSARY 11:00 a.m. Service of Divine Worship 10:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 11:00.a.,m."Looking unto Jesus" 7:00 p.m. Evening Worship Holiness becometh thy house, O lord, for ever. Psalm 93:5 Everyone Welcome _••1••1••1••1••1•• 1••1•.1•.'1•{1••-\••'—••1i•\•r'- — ••�•••.►••i4 (Nursery Facilities) rPICIAL VISIT OF THE MODERATOR T ,E RT. REV.' PROF., DAVID W. HAY, M.A.D.D. /. 10' Ent ,r to Worship Depart to.Serve • ST. GEORGE'S CHURCH CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH 8AYFIELD ROAD AT BLAKE STREET EVANG'ELISTId -.:.Pi 1'4-9AMENTAL REV R BRUBACNER Pastor 10:00 A.M. WELCOME TO BIBLE SCHOOL FREE BUS TRANSPORTATION • PH. 524.9497 11 A.M. SERMON: "THE FINGER OF GOD" 6:15 P.M. Y.P,S. WORD OF LIFE CLUB 7:30 P.M. EVENING SERVICE SUBJECT: "FIVE WAYS TO AVOID DISCIPLESHIP" GU,EST SPEAKER' FOR THE DAY PASTOR DAVE ROBINS, GUELPH 4 WED °8 P.M. PRAYER MEETING WELCOME TO THE FRIENDLY CHURCH 8:30. a.m. HOLY COMMUN'ION i 11 a•m. HOLY COMMUNION AND SERMON c 10:00 8'1'1: a.m. CHILDREfN'S PROGRAM & NURSERY • i, •.1..1••a.r�.••1..••.••t••'1••1••1•.a•1+�... 1..1N a..1.•1.. a.. a..1••d.••� / I THE SALVATION ARMY ;i //. Rector Canon G G Russell 8 A, B D Choirmaster -Organist Jdseph B Herdman .16 .� ••a.•�... 1+.a..1. .. 1••1.•1•.1••, ••1 ., \•. ••••••.1..1. ••1••\••1••1•.1••\•.\••1••a••••,. •1 Victoria' Street United Church HbuSE OF FRIEN6SHIP • REV LEONARD WARR 10 A.M. Bible School for all Grades '11:15 A.M. - Worship Service Sermon: "SPEAKING OUT ON'THE BIBLE" - W -E -L -C -ODM -E - 1 Mrs. J. Snider, Organist 8, Choir Director, .a.ra..•-•r\••1••1••a•••••••••1••a•ra..a••a.•••••.:,..• • ••— •— •�•-1 ••1 u1.•1;•; North .Street United Church 0 '18 WATERLOO ST S SUNDAY SCHOOL - 9 45 A M FAMILY WORSHIP – 11 00 A M EVANGELISTIC SERVICE --- 7 pm 52$•9341 Home League (Iadies l Wed 800 p m WEEKDAY Prayer & Bible Studies Thurs 7 30 p m '' OFFICERS • CAPTAIN G HERBER CAPTAIN M. MacKENZIE .411 Are Cordially invited to Attend I I • ,•••••••••••••••••• •r,.• , •, rW, r •r\••\r. .....• ..•. \,• ••••.•a•••.....-•. v •.�.. •..•a.•a.•. 1' % The Rev. Ralph E. Kang, B.A., B.D., Mrriister Miss Clare McGowan Visiting Assistant Mr, Lorne H. Dotterer Director. of Music Sunday School Ages 10 and up at 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for ages 3 to 94rom Worship at 11'•;00 arm. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1975 WORSHIP 11:00 A.M. GUEST SPEAKER MISS, MARILYN DAY EXCHAN°GCSTUDENT TO KOREA ,Nursery Facilities Come'and Worship with us. dl i