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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1980-04-30, Page 29} Edna Staebler, author of four cookbooks, visited the Goderich Public Library last Tuesday evening, April' 22, to talk about her books and career. It was the first time that the library had a visiting author and the evening proved to be a success, as her audience packed the basement of the library to hear about "More Food That Really Schmecks." (photo by Cath Wooden) -- 'sus needs a BY THE REVEREND A.F. LOEBACH "Simon, son of John do you love me more than these?" Jesus' question was directed at Peter, the man who just a short while before had denied that he even knew Jesus. Peter's answer was quick and to the point, "Yes, Lord, . you know I love you." Twice more the same question; and each answer was more vehement: "Lord, you know everything, you know I love you!" That same question Jesus asks each one of us, not once but many times during our lives. He' asked it- of us when we were first old enough to -know._. Him- and -make --a choice, even though we had already been com- mitted to Him by our loving parents when they had us baptised. Jesus was not content to let someone else speak for us once we could speak for ourselves. He needed a personal commitment from each one of us. And so, as we began to think for our- selves and make our decisions, He asked us, "Do you love me more than these?" If we had been brought up in a family where there was real faith in Jesus, then it was the GOD ERICH SIGNAL -STAR, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30 1980 -PAGE ersonal commitment • • to their love of God above all by their unselfish devotion to the care of the lniSs pressed the-sickd,by thethelop- s willingnesss to devotee their lives to the spread of His Kingdom on earth. 'ly to whose are known onlyly t to God. Mother Teresa of Calcutta is . an out- most natural thing to say, "Yes, Lord, I do love you". And so we grew up, advancing in wisdom and age as Jesus did. How frequently Jesus called to us when He revealed Himself to us though the many "teachers" He sent -to_-us:_.our_parents _first of-__ all, our good friends, our teachers in school, and especially our Church! Through all these "agents" of His, He revealed to us little by little that wonderful Person who had lived among us long ago for no other reason than that He might reveal to us, in a way we humans could understand, something of the love and goodness of God Himself. Jesus asks this same question, "Do you love me more than these?" of • our high school students when He asks them to choose Him and His Way of life in preference to drugs, sexand alcohol. He puts thequestion to the ambitious young man or woman who is tempted to try to get ahead in life by unfairand evil means. He asks it of married persons when they are drawn by the promise'of forbidden pleasure to be -unfaithfuLto_the -spouse to whom they have com- mitted themselves "until death do us part". Finally Jesus puts this same question in the form of a challenge to the person of faith, as He did •to the rich young man in the Gospel, whom He wishes to become His follower in a total com- mitment to a life of service of God and His Church, "If you will be my disciple, go, sell what you havd and give it to the poor' and come, follow Me". Thanks be to God that our age is not lacking in people who give witness United Church urges lotteries protest "Gambling is living by fate not faith". So . says the Social Issues and Justice Unit of the United Church's Division of Mission in Canada. Arising from concern about: the increased push. towards Casino gambling in Canada; banks giving away sweepstakes tickets as inducements to people to become depositors; and the media being the prime tools for ad- vertising lotteries;, and facts such as:. crime needing a market and gambling of any kind, whether under govern- ment auspices or not,''- expands the potential for that market; and the failure of federal and provincial governments H -P Presbytery . discusses energy2examine the ac to provide adequate funding ' for support of arts,. sports and physical fitness programs - as seen in their support from lottery funds; and from the view that gambling is a form of regressive taxation come these recommendations: That the Canadian Government appoint a Royal Commission which will among other things: 1. investigate, the present situation in regard °,•kto• gambling„ including lotteries. The Rev. Ross Cum- mings, Stratford Cen- tennial, in reporting to the Huron -Perth Presbytery last week on a conference on moral issues, of,nuclear power, said that of ' primary concern was the urgent need for public and private action to minimize the un- necessary consumption of available resources. The report recognized the importance of nuclear power as part of the in- tegrated energy mix in Ontario, in a period of transition to a more favourable energy program. It also supported Canada's application of nuclear safeguard policies and Canada's role in furthering in- ternational efforts to limit proliferation of nuclear weapons. Donald Darrell, Clinton, expressed ___ concern for the wor- sening situation in Iran and recommended that this concern be for- warded to the proper channels in the church's highest court. A period of silent prayer was ob- served. The following advance notices were reported: opening of a new Christian education wing in St. Paul's, Milverton, May 25; Conference World Outreach Day, Leamington, May 25; annual ministers' seminar, Westminster College, May 1; ministers' family social, Thames Road, June 11 a'hd a resource fair, Wingham, April 25, 26. The camp committee announced that special camp features will be a single parents' week in August and a youth weekend, May 16-19. Both will be held at Camp Menesetung, Goderich`. Incoming chairman, the .•Rev. Rae Grant, i,istawel CaLvary, Was:_ installed as the new chairman of Huron -Perth Presbytery. Past chairman, Harold Knisley, Goderich, performed the official duties. The Rev. John Roberts, Belgrave, is vice- chairman; the Rev. Eric LeDrew, Brussels is treasurer and Joe Snider, Goderich is treasurer. Outgoing chairman, the Rev. Maurice Francis is exchanging pulpits with a New Zealander, the Rev. John Anderson; for one year, SUPERIOR _MEMORIALS ESTABLISHED OVER 50 YEARS Goderich Area Representative ROBERT McCALLUM 11 Cambria Road Goderich 524-7345 Clinton-Seaforth Area Representative MICHAEL FALCONER 133 High Street Clinton 482-9441 MONUMENTS MARKERS - CEMETERY LETTERING MONUMENT CLEANING, 8. REPAIR DON DENOMME AREA REPRESENTATIVE FOR AN APPOINTMENT ANYTIME Phone 524-6621 T. PRYDE & SON LTD. BUSINESS EST. 1920 tuality or potentiality for relationship between gambling in all its forms and organized crime. 3. examine trends for the future including proposals for casino gambling and off track betting as well as doing an in depth study of the cost to the public in terms of bureaucracy, over- sight, law enforcement, court costs and cost in relationship to crime on the gambling industry, both as operated by the government and by private interest. The Social Issues and Justice Unit calls upon members of The United Church of Canada to be aware of and protest the attack upon the moi;al fibre of our nation which is taking place through the raising of false hopes, seduction to indulgence and manipulation of people " by slick ad- vertising and clever promotion andfurther requests that 'all United Church members refrain from the.--. purchase of lottery' tickets, protest Turn to page l0A • NOW AVAILABLE THF. VIOL.I•:NCI.;-1:REI; SOC1ITY: -- ---. c,rft for Chi r Children A challenging and highly informative new study by -nationally respected authority on anger and violence, 1)R. 11OSS,\I\..F3. 1)A\h:SLI. which . examines our chance,, tor„a •. ;+ r ARE 1\'F N.1 fl It.\I,1 1 \'1(11,1,\ I'= 11'11\ I \Ill I IIL; CAUSES OF \'IOI,1 NCI = \1'11,1' \'1OI.h,.\(.I :\I \\.\1'S til•: AN INESCAI' \RIl' I' \R'I` 01 I It -.\1 \\ These and other tough questions like them arc .e.ked and answered in this outspoken n0t .tu,ly l,v 1)r Ili's'-,I , 1lancsh. His work as a ps)chlatrist has in\nl\c,l him -With the :,c?jeered and desperate people of ' 11tH- so'iet\' vchos( hails over into violence.. Drawing he•a\'ils i this e\pe•rience, and the penetrating insights into human nature he has acquired from has lifelong involvement in 'thy fi,lh,i'i Faith. 1)r. Danesh c',.isn nc;s the causes and nature of human t1'11l(11ec .and otters ,a pm, trcatmOit for its dire. For your compinnc•nt,ir cops' of /be 1':,"`r rrr•hrei .Society A (;iJt /nr mor (/'ihlr,•n, write_ P.O. BOX 212 GODERICH, ONT. • standing example to all mankind `of those who have answered Jesus' challenge by leaving all things and following Him. Jesus asks us this question one last time in our lives, when we face death. As we face the experience of leaving behind all that the world - holds to be previous, including life itself, He asks -us -once-,more,---"Do • you love Me more than these?" .. i.e. "Are you willing to accept death as a final act of self -giving, as a sign of your love for Me?" Grant that our "Yes" during our whole life will make our answer spring to our lips and straight from our heart, "Yes, Lord, you know everything! You know that I love You!" For Wedding Banquets Funeral Designs, Green Plants, Hanging Plants and Pots, plus a fuliline of Fresh, Silk and Dried Flowers head for... SMITH'S'FARM-& GARDEN CENTRE PHONE - 524-13761 EVENINGS 524-7243 - and the new... 82 South St. Goderich Monday is Red Shield Blitz Night Please give generously when the Red Shield volunteer canvasser calls. If you would like to help out,.by being a canvasser yourself, please phone campaign headquarters. Please help the Red Shield Appeal Give usthisday MAY 5th IS OUR DOOR TO DOOR CANVASS If we miss you please send your donation to The Salvation Army, 18 Waterloo St., South, Goderich, Ont. N7A 3N9 (Tel. 524-9341) BEREA-BY-THE-WATER LUTHERAN CHURCH Gibbons St. at Suncoast _Drive 9:15 Sunday School and Bible Classes 10 30 Worship Marvin L._Bari, Pastor 524'235 "pr eaching peace by Jesus Christ: He is Lord of all" Acts 10.36 BETHEL PENTECOSTAL ASSEMBLY 321 BAYFIELD ROAD (HWY. 21 SOUTH) !, jAffiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada Pastor C. Fred Day SUNDAY. APRIL 77. 1980 i Christian Education 10 a.m. i % r 13 j ( l BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH ' % Sunday School 9:45 a.m. % Ephes. 3, 21 "Unto Him be glory in the church both now ( I Classes for all ages iand everrpore." Worship Service 11 00 a,m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Evening Fellowship 7 p.m. Special Music both services REV: ROBERT CLARK Ministering in both services FIRST, BAPTIST CHURCH Baptist Convention of -Ontario and Quebec Montreal Street (near the Square) Edward J. Anderson, Pastor Director and Organist: Mrs. Leonard Warr • Choir 9:45 A.M..MORNING WORSHIP 11:00 A.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL EVERYONE WELCOME ALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH MAYFIELD ROAD AT SLAKE STREET EVANGELISTIC—FUNDAMENTAL REV. R. BRUBACHER Pastor 10:00 A.M. - Family Bible School A WARM WELCOME AWAITS,YOU 11:00 A.M. MORNING WORSHIP HOUR l AND COMMUNION SERVICE 7:30 p.m. - EVENING FELLOWSHIP. CHOSEN AND CHALLENGED IN CHRIST JESUS" i The Nu15ery is open ai-allservices Tues. 6:30 P.M. - Boys' and Girls' Olympian Program Wed. 7:30 P.M. - Prayer and Bible Study WELCOME TO THE FRIENDLY CHURCH • celebrating 148 Years of Worship and Work Guest Speaker REV. WILLIAM B. THORNELOE, B.A. (Former resident and student in Goderich) SUNDAY, MAY 4, 1980 at 11 a'm. North Street United Church V Knox Presbyterian Church c % HE REV G LOCKHART ROYAL; B A , M DIV Minister; THE REV RONALD C McCALLUM, Assistant LORNE H DOTTERER. Director of Praise t G. Clair Sams, Pastor - Phone 524-2785 • Evangelistic Service 7 00 p;m, Wednesday 'Night 7:45 p.m. Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God Huron Road & Walhut St. Phone 524-4345 -_ THE SALVATION ARMY__ t, % , 18WATERLOOST.S 9:45 A.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL 1. r ? 11:00 A.M. FAMILY WORSHIP I % % 41l. Are Cordially I 524-9341 i % % Officers Lieutenant 8. Mrs. Neil Watt Rev, Robert O. Ball: Minister / I is Y nutted To Join Our Fellowship SUNDAY, MAY 4 10:00 a,m. Communicants' Class 11.00 a,m. Sunday School 11 00 a.m, Divine Worship Sermon: "THE WORD AND THE SPIRIT" (Nursery Facilities) 7 00 p m Young People's Society • • BIBLE SOCIETY SUNDAY Enter to Worship Depart to serve fQ 11ri..tittitEvilly tttrl L littrclt _~ Services held each Sunday at Robertson Memorial School ' 10:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m, Listen to CKNX Radio Sunday at 10:30 a.m. for the "Back to God Hour" • The Anglican Church of Canada '' ST. GEORGE'S CHURCH North and Nelson Streets, Goderich . Rector: The Reverend Robert J. Crocker Organist-Chairmaster: Joseph B. Herdman May 4th Fourth Sunday after Easter e 8:30 a.m. Holy Communion 11:00 a.m,. Church School and Nursery 11100 a.m. Choral Eucharist 7� Sermon: St, John 6:8 "Sin, Righteousness and Judgment", 7:30 p.m. Board of Management I Thursday, May 8th, 2:00, p.m., Special Hoty Com- munion Service for senior citizens, with tea following. You are always welcome at St. George's • Victoria Street United Church i ( f7� Minister Rev John D.M. Wood, B•A:B.D. Organist and Choir Director;. Mrs. J. Snider ( MORNING WORSHIP (C. SUNDAY SCHOOL 10 a.m. Victoria Street 11:1S a.m. Benmiller