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BY REV. GILBERT W. KIDD
MINISTER OF FIRST BAPTIST
MONTREAL STREET
What is your purpose in life? 1 am sure
that each one of us would have a different
answer to that question. Some might say to
be good parents; some might say to be hap-
py; some might say to own property and
wealth and others might say to be self -
fulfilled and self-sufficient.
In 15th Chapter of Romans the Apostle
Paul clearly states his purpose in life. In
verse 17 he states it in terms of being of ser-
vice to God and in verse 20 of preaching the
"gospel where Christ was not known".
to cle l�i�na�, offectiv
pur'ose a o preach possessions This should not be We all claim t
To accomplish these goals it was
necessary for Paul to possess certain
qualities of character. The first quality was
that he had a deep personal experience with
Jesus Christ and secondly, whatever he did
in line, he tried always to be in obedience to
Jesus' command to love his neighbour and
be obedient to God's will.
It was in Paul's disagreements with peo-
ple that we see these qualities
demonstrated. Usually when an argument
to win superiority for
to belittle the
seeks
is
starts
position
person.
we
by attempting
In contrast, Paul
first and then
tend
person
up
he
our
other
to build the
able to reason
with them as a friend and companion.
In the spheres of commerce and politics a
great deal of time and money is spent to pro-
ject an image of success. Indeed, unless
you attack the positions of your opponents
and disproportionately magnify your own
accomplishments, you are seen by the ma-
jority of people as being weak and
unsuccessful.
Unfortunately the attitudes of society also
occur in Christian circles. Sometimes we
hear of one church denegrating another
church's ministry, particularly when both
churches are from different denominational
camps.
.._.._.First Baptist Churc�t
MONTREAL STREET, GODERICH
MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE 9:45. a.m.
PASTOR: REV. GILBERT KIDD
524-9049
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
May 4th 7:30 p.m. Guest Speaker: Rev. Brian Stiller
President of the "Evangelical Fellowship of Canada'
May 5 -7th 7:30 p.m. Guest Speaker Rev. Bill Lewis
Director of "Into All the World" Mission
You can find acceptance, purpose, joy & peace in Christ
jv ST. GEORGE'S CHURCH
Anglican - Espiscopol
( North and Nelson Streets, Goderich
Rector: The Reverend Robert J. Crocker
Organist -Choirmaster: David Hamilton, A.R.C.T.
Fourth Sunday of Easter
8:30 a.m. Holy Communion
9:60 a.m. Brotherhood Breakfast
11:00 a.m. Choral Eucharist
i Sermon: "Those who fear God" - for Good Shepherd Sunday
Church School and Nursery
2:00 p.m. Evening Prayer at Christ Church, Port Albert
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The Rev. G.L. Royal M.A., M, Div., Minister
ShJ)ey M. McCall, Pastoral Assistant
Lorne H. Dotterer Director of Praise
Sunday, April 20
10:00 a.m. Communicant's Class
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he had but because of His com-
the gospel off Jesus, the gospel of love and mitment to the task which God had called
yet there are tames when we deal with our him. He invited people to accept Jesus as
fellow Christians in an unlovely and an their personal Saviour and Lord from
unloving manner .in total antithesis to the Jerusalem to Illyricumand and he takes
gospel we preach. pride in the results which God had produced
Fortunately the churches within the as a result of his work. In this he had per-
Goderich Ministerial Association show a sonal satisfaction, peace and contentment
spirit of loving cooperation and tolerance although paradoxicaly he claims. "I have
amongst themselves. There is a willingness worked much harder, been in prison more
to cooperate in the work of the gospel and to frequently been flogged more severely and
build one another up in the cause of Christ. been exposed to death again and again" 2
The gospel messenger by virtue of his Cor 11:23.
work, has a certain pride and prestige in the Despited hardship, danger, suffering and
job God has called him to do. But notice, imprisonment Paul never lost sight of His
such pride and prestige that he may have is purpose. How easy it would have been to get
not because off his own self importance but sidetracked into dealing with the problems
because of what God has chosen to do of the church in Corinth; but his main pur- ,
through him. I society pride and prestige pose was evangelism and chuch planting.
come through 41e exercise of our abilities, This was his priority. He never lost sight of
gifts and talents, If we are good stewards of it and he kept to this course wit
these resources the results are, greater singlemindedness and determinationv-
prestige and mare disposable income. This ing covered all the important centre 1 the
gives us a feel g of self sufficiency and East, he at last turned his atte ion to
makes us prou . However, if our selfish Rome.
pride and presti e usurp the place of God in Although Paul went to Rome as a
our lives then t y become our enemies and prisoner, this would not deter him from his
not our friends. purpose. Experience had taught him that -
But what abo t the pride and prestige of God can accomplish His purpose in ways we
the gospel mes ager? It's a peculiar fact, do not like and would not choose. When we
that Paul took ide in his work. Earlier in plead for what seems to us a better way, we
Romans Chapte 1 he says "I am not asham- get no answer save the assurance that "my
ed of the gospel' . Indeed he takes pride in it. grace is sufficient for you". Although Paul's
This then pointslto the important distinction overall purpose never changed, his short
between man irl society and the messenger term goals were modified again and again
of the gospel. The man in society takes pride because circumstances compelled him to do
in himself wheheas the messenger of the so. It was the combination of unvarying
gospel takes Ode in what God has done loyalty to a central purpose and flexibility in
through him. In the first case the object of meeting difficulties along the way, as well
our pride is ourselves and in the second case as his quality of Christian character that
the object is God. This is why Paul says "I made him the effective minister he was.
will not venture to speak of anything except I can't help thinking that some of us run.
what Christ hasaccomplished through me". our lives the opposite way. We are
The gospel messenger sees himself a5 God's unyielding in our immediate goals and un -
instrument to proclaim Salvation in Christ. sure and uncertain about any ultimate pur-
But the minist of reconciliation and salva- pose to life. The result is ineffectiveness,
tion is God's aloe. confusion and frustration. Praise God that
Paul's presti e didn't come because of the he has provided an excellent model in the
degrees he hel4 or because of the material Apostle Paul for us to emulate.
oveis describe New Zealand trip
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By Blanche beeves companied by Ron Sellars playing the
HOLMESVILLE - Worship Service was accordian.
held April 13 ' ' Hounesville United Church; The offering was received by Janet
Rutledge and Edna Yantzi. Elaine Bechtel
There's Something for Everyone
at the
FIRST
GODERICH
HOME & GARDEN
SHOW
at the Goderich Arena
with Rev. J. B htel officiating. He spu��
the children be re they went to classes. Dave introduced
n ed Phillipshee andvers: Dave MogfaCa Six
Hemingway a John Koetsier received the BriRovers, Jim nd Elaine Bechtel made up
offering.
The Enterprising Seniors will meet April 17 the crew who attended the Rover Moat in
at 2 p.m. in the community centre in isgave an hunch, Ne story of the Each
trip from
Holmesville.
Charlotte and Bill Norman have returned r Sidney,
of beautiful arelia to Christ as and sights
ch N.Z. The
after enjoyinga visit with their son Jack and pictures
had seen and they had a very its
family in San Francisco. teresting display of articles.
llmesville UCW The Crew participated in the events held
1CW Thank Offering service at the Moat for eight days and they returned
ided on Tuesday evening, with four trophids. The Clinton Rovers were
Cox welcomed the members the youngest crew and the only Canadian
ave a Call to Worship. crew representing Canada. Isabel Sturdy
ead the scripture and gave thanked the speakers.
encs. A meditation was g iven Pete Postill and Ron Sellars gave another
Followed by a prayer offered mPhyal selection.
llis Cox closed the meeting with the
ang two beautiful- songs ac- Benediction.
Holmesville
was well atte
April 8. Phyllis
and guests and
Alice Porter
the announcem
by Phyllis Cox
by Betty Stone
rete Postill
THREE BIG DAYS
Friday, April 25 6 p.m.
Saturday, April 26 10 a.m.
Sunday, April 27 12 p.m.
•Tea Garden
•Free Entertainment
•Demonstrations
- 10 p.m.
- 10 p.m.
- 6 p.m.
•Door Prizes
•Fashion Shows
•Much, Much More
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ADMISSION
ADULTS ,...a.ope.*.„$2.00
STUDENTS &
SENIORS..$1.00
CHILDREN nuclei. 12 ..... FREE
'Children must be accompanied
by an adult. ^
Spo ored by
GODERICH
FIGURE SKATING
CLUB
Cree Indians are meeting subject
The Evening Unit of North Street United The business portion of the meeting was
Church met in March with Lou Bundy and conducted
o eumade by
yr Win the noon Ferris.
Further luncheon to be fanss
her group in charge.
Relating to Ole Study Book, Lou. Bundy in- at North Street Church on May. 2.
troduced the ladies to the Cree Indians of
Saddle Lake' located in North-Eastern and Jean Hanly and a duet by oems and Lou Bundy and
Alberta. Education, life-style, working
living on a reservation ,vera topics Jean Hanly with Shirley McMillan as pianist
presented by different members of the were Jean Smith oyed rec ted t e history of serveral
group.
The large number in attendance were artifacts on display.
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