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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1981-02-11, Page 27Gnderich Legion Branch 109 donated a cheque for $1,000 to the Mn ay Centre for Senors Inot wceL Left to right Aro Sharon Scrnt©a, president of the Ladies' Legion Amory; 9 Walter Shearrdowa, president of Branch 109; and Harold Bettger and Bill gess, fund raising co-ehair!nen for fhe Mnc!eyCentre. (Photo by Joanne Bacbauati) Church attitudesare barriers It is not only steps that prevent handicapped per- sons from being involved in the church. The churches attitudes and theological understanding are even greater barriers. . .' These were some of the 'conclusions • reached by 50 people meeting recently at Cedar Glens Conference Centre in Bolton, Ontario. The participants represented various parts of the United Church of Canada from • coast to coast. Approximately one quarter-' of them had a significant physical or mental handicap - another quarter were . parents of handicapped U.C.W. gets new study kit The February meeting'of Victoria Street Church U.C.W. was held in the church on February 2, at 8 p.m. Leader, Mrs. James' Robertson, opened with a poem for the new year. A singsong of new year. hymns was conducted by Mrs..F. Barker with Mrs. R. Harrison at the piano. Mrs. James Robertson, in charge of Devotions, used the theme, "Partners", which tied .in, with the program that followed. Scripture from Romaps 12, verses 4 - 21 and several appropriate poems were read. Mrs. John Wood gave a most enlightening and in- formative talk on the 1981 study kit - "Partners in the Gospel, in Mission, in Justice and in Crises". She'bd many posters on display, whieh will prove helpful when studying these important subjects. • Business arising from the minutes of December's meeting were read and at- tended to. Mrs. E. Linner reported on'Huron-Perth Presbyterial which was held in Brucefield Church =January 26. It was voted to give a donation to Meals on Wheels. Used "stamps 'have been given to Bible :SoCiety, Benediction was pronounced. Harmony s Circle, Unit I served a dainty' lunch, after which, a social half hour, was spent. SUPERIOR MEMORIALS ESTABLISHED OVER 50 YEARS Godarlch Arco Raprasontatlea • ROBERT McCALLUM /1 Cambria Rood Oodarich 524-7345 Clinton-S*0ot tM Area Raprasaotativa MICHAEL FALCONER 133 Nigh Street Oleos 482-9441 youngsters - the remainder ,were involved, at some level,.' in church sfructfire di were observers from other denominations. The need to reassess the theological understandings of the church, was the area .that received the greatest attention at the consultation. Participants felt strongly that for.:mnany years the ministry of persons with handicaps bad been denied because of an over emphasis on ministry to persons with.. handicaps, There is great spiritual. strength among many persons with significant handicaps and the chureh would be greatly enriched if it recognized and welcomed their ministry. Awareness education is a major task that needs to be addressed to help the church see persons with handicaps as whole. people, The goal of such education would be to help all church members, whether handicapped or non handicapped, to recognize their interdependence and to learn from each other. Physical, and social ac ceptability is an important area and various strategies were developed to encourage the church to examine .and_ make more accessible its structures and programs: • The church should assume an advocacy role. where it supports handicapped' Persons in their struggles for human rights and justice. Having identified there areas for the United Church to concentrate on during and . following-, the International Year of Disabled Persons 41981), the various par- ticipants assumed' respon- sibility , for insuring that the recommendations will be addressed by their churches at the ' earliest opportunity. With this network of concerned people having been . established across the country, the participants felt optimistic that. significant steps will be taken .within The United Church of Canada Goderich Little Theatre donated a $300 cheque to the MacKay Centre for Seniors last week.. GLT has been performing its plays on the MacKay stage for over 30 years now. Left to right, are Bill Ross, fund-raising co-chairman for the Centre; Mike Scott, newly elected GLT president; and Harold Bettger, fund-raising co-chairman for the Centre. (Photo by Joanne Buchanan) GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11,1961—PAGF''MA The Lord was certainly not a mak chauvinist SUBWRTIF.D BY FATHER ED DENTINGER, KINGSBRI)GE . Are you troubled by the thought that Our Lord was some sort of male chauviidst? He wasn't. No man ever earned the love and trust of women -more quickly thanOur Lord. "Why de you talk to me, a Samaritan?" the woman at the well asked Him. And when He had finished talking to her, her life was change& "Why are you wasting all this good ointment?" they asked the sinful Woman whor when Jesus werA to sup with` the Pharisee, washed his feet with • her tears and dried them with her hair. "Many sins are forgiven her," said.. Christ to the offended Pharisee, `Because she has loved much." How do you think that woman looked on Jesus? Why did He call His mother `Woman'? Be sure it was not because Christ did not love and respect her. There are two ex- planations for the term. One is that; in Christ's mane, it was a gesture of respect, equivalent to our use of the word `lady? The better explanation ties in with the fact that this was the occasion when Christ performed. His 'first public miracle. When He said to His 'bother that' His time had not come, He was signifying that it would be after His death, ("my time") that He would perform stupendous miracles. But looking on the gentle maiden who gaVe Him earthy flesh, He paid her the greatest compliment, in all history: Christ talked to her -in the generic sense: "Woman ..." . Not "My mother," ' not "Daughter of Eve," but "Woman" • - that wondrous creature who, with God the Father, gives human life; and now through God the Son gives eternal life to the soul. The successor to Eve, the first `woman, '•the. mother of the new race whose head is Christ.. • What Christ. Was saying to her was: "How many tears has woman shed because one woman succumbed to sin! Ire you,' Woman, those tears shall be turned to joy .- beginning right now at. this ,wedding, feast in Cana of Galilee(!" • No wonder Mary went and told the officials: "Do what he tells you!" They did - and their em- barrassment was indeed turn d to joy. Mary, for all time now, is not ' just a woman but The Woman - the woman who shall fulfill Scripture and crush the serpent's head. What a difference it makes to our understanding of that i s _If zir, __ fr®m Anstett's. �//s/�� .. Z. Zt says ys, you're specta* l' c AN TETT JEWELLERS 8 Albert St ,Clinton 26 Main St S. Seatorth 284 Main St . Exeter 203 Durham E Walkerton ,';- , . _ , 0 ,. — y/, ger ,, r€ .,.K ,.. w4 ( s ...., . . �w.1, .0 fl " �,� . 74- J., • skit /➢ �9 h�t ''M J ' � , , �,4 • 5x .,... ..- . :��+5v .. ,,,,,,,,, , . - , , , , yy r f t �,' , jw e / 4,,'/ / ..,a' r s . �'.s y y�, �* .)G ' / / Y'... : k ',..vT bf R 1 S i. 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February is `Heart Month' in Canada - the monthduring the ,.Canadian }kart Fund, Ontario Division ^nprinetc lt' annual financial campaign for funds to support heart and stroke research projects in this province. This year's ob- jective is $7 million. On Valentine's Day, think of your heart and your `Heart Fund' and support your loeal Carwash Association member inhis effort to help the Canadian Heart Fund. PETER S. IV1UCEWAN INSURANCE AGENCY REPRESENTING: Constitution Insurance Co. Economical Mutual Insurance Co. Dominion of Canada General Ins. Co. Gore Mutual Insurance Co. Perth Insurance Co.. Pheonix of Canada Insurance Co. Western General insurance Co. All Canadian Companies to serve your HOME -AUTOMOBILE AND BUSINESS COVERAGE 38, ST. 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ONTARIO BLUE CROSS A DIVISION Of THE ONTARIO HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION BEREA-BY-THE-WATER LUTHERAN CHURCH Gibbons St. at Suncoast Drive 9:15 Sunday School and Bible Classes 10:30 Worship 524.2235 "Preaching peace by Jesus Christ: He is Lord of all" Acts 10:36 L `..-�.s�.•�..a.•�.•>.•a...a.•a.•s•.s••ves• �..�..wa.w.•vrma. CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH BAYFIELD ROAD AT BLA.K.E STREET EVANGELISTIC-FUNDAMEMTAL REV. R. BRUBACHER Pastor 10:00 A.M. "WELCOME" TO SUNDAY SCHOOL 11:00 A.M. "DAVID ANOINTED KING" MUSIC BY: OUR LADIES DUET 6 P.M. WORD OF LIFE CLUB 7:30 P.M. EVENING.SERVICE TUES. 6:30 P.M, "THE OLYMPIANS" WED. 7:30 P.M. PRAYER AND BIBLE STUDY WELCOME TO THE FRIENDLY CHURCH L.0.4.000..0-.•e..-••-..e..-a..•• L Ilrisiiatl Erflir11tr1 L hurcl, Services held each Sunday at Robertson Memorial School 10:00 a.rn. and 7:30 p.m. • FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Baptist Convention of Ontario and Quebec Montreal Street (near The Square) Edtvard J. Anderson, Pastor Choir Director and Organist: Mrs. Leonard Warr. 9:45 A.M. MORNING WORSHIP 11:00 A.M. SUNDA1f SCHOOL EVERYONE WELCOME %Knox Presbyterian Church r' THE REV. G. LOCKHART ROYAL, M.A., M. DIV. MINISTER LO R N E H. D O T'.. -E R€^ ,Director of Praise SUNDAY,' FEBRUARY 15TH 11:00 a.m. ,Sunday School 1100 a.m. Divine Worship 2:00 p.m. P.Y.P.S. 3:30 p.m.' Bell Choir SERMON: "THE SECRET THINGS OF GOD" (Nursery Facilities) Enter to Worship L Depart to serve �..� ..�..-•or....roorr..L.-orr..-.roan. �.v..�..� { THE SALVATION ARMY - P ? 18 WATERLOO ST. S 524-9341 9:45 A.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL 11.00 A.M. FAMILY WORSHIP - 6 .30 P.M. EVENING SERVICE I ; 1 Icy Listen to CKNX Radio Sunday at 10:30 a.m. for the "'Back to God Hour" `.a••- •. .•v.w..+...••-..-••,or-..orro•.-...o...-oor..•-o•o.•t•.00r_..-.roma....-.. - 11:00 a.m. "Scout.Guide Church Parade" NORTH STREET UNITED CHURCH SUNDAY, FEBRUARY ..15, 1981 All Are Cordially Invited to Join Our Fellowship S a•.a. �.a.rw..v.w..ao•-a..va.•ew...� ee w•. •• •. .• .. The Anglican Church of Canada ST. GEORGE'S CHURCH North and Nelson Streets, Godericl, Rector. The Reverend Robert J. Crocker Organist Choirmaster: Joseph B. Herdman Septuagesima February 15th 8:30 a.m. Holy.Communion Guides, Brownies, Beavers,Cubs,Scouts G Mr. Bob Henry will show wartime pictures & Leaders, Parents and Friends are t 10:00 a.m. Board,of Management special meeting cordially invited to this special Family 11:00 a.m. Church School and Nprsery Service of Worship for all ages.. 9:00 a.m. Brotherhood Breakfast Nursery & tot are at ' 1 .00 a.m. No S.S. class Sessions at 10 or 11-a.m. % 11:00 a.m. 'Holy Communion, SERMON: "Goers Mathematics" 5t. Luke 20 • You are always welcome at St. George's - r000..• • • -or... • • -.or, yr," tors,. • roo. i•-•••.••-roo•0000_oo.oar000rr0000.".•••resoroorotur