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By REV. CLARE GEDDES
- Numerous biblical passages describe
Jesus as being "moved with compassion" •
or as "having compassion" for people who
sought his help and healing.
Compassion is a word seldom used in
society today. Indeed, few of us, if asked
to define it, could do so concisely.
Webster's New World Dictionary defines
compassion as "sorrow for the sufferings
or troubles of another or others, accom-
panied by an urge to help them; deep sym-
pathy; pity." Literally, the word means
to suffer together.
When confronted with human need,
Jesus had pity and compassion, which
always gave rise to an outward act of
assistance or relief. His compassion led
him to heal the blind (Matthew 20: 34), to
cleanse the leper (Mark 1: 4), to teach the
ignorant (Mark 6: 34), to raise the dead
(Luke 7: 13) and to feed the hungry (Mat-
thew 15: 32). Jesus willed humans, as
humans with all their sins and shortcom-
MINISTER'S STUDY
Ings, to be whole. His compassion led him
to grant such wholeness to all who were
bold or desperate enough to ask for it.
In the parable of the Good Samaritan
(Luke 10: 29-37), Jesus uninistakably
drove home the point that his followers,
like the Samaritan, are to have compas-
sion even for their enemies (Luke 10: 37).
As Christians, we are to love our neighbors
as God loves us. We are to be merciful t
others as God is merciful to us (Luke 6: 36;
Matthew 5: 7).
Several letters to the editor of the Signal -
Star written this past summer and early
fall concerning. Bluewater Centre ex-
hibited a distinct lack, indeed a complete
absence, of compassion.
People who advocate harsh corporal
punishment of young offenders may well
be venting their anger, fear and frustra-
tion. Be they Christian people or not,
where is their compassion?
The folks who advocate closing
Bluewater Centre and shipping the young
offenders elsewhere surely show less than
love for their neighbor.
As the season of Advent rapidly ap-
proaches, Christians are preparing
themselves spiritually to celebrate the
birth of Christ in appropriate ways. As
part of our preparation this year, we might
do well to study closely the biblical
passages which illustrate the quality of
compassion.
By the grace of God we may be led to a
deeper understanding and appreciation of
this fine quality. In humble obedience to
Jesus,' command that we "go and do
likewise" (Luke 10: 37), we may be led to
show compassion for our neighbors, all of
our neighbors, in new and wonderful ways.
What better gift could any one of us
receive this Christmas?
Auburn
resident Ross Robinson dies at age 73
MR. DAVID ROSS ROBINSON
David Ross Robinson of Auburn died at
Alexandra Marine and General Hospital
on Monday, November 10 in his 73rd year.
Born in East Wawanosh Township, he
was the son of the late Thomas and Maude
(Beadle) Robinson. In 1937, he married
Margaret Cook of East Wawanosh
Township, who survives him.
Following their marriage, they resided
in the Tillsonburg arear for some time
before moving to Belgrave and later
Lucknow where Mr. Robinson became in-
volved with minor sports. In 1967, they
purchased Auburn's general store running
the business until their retirement in 1984.
Mr. Robinson was a member of the Hor-
ticultural Society and past president of the
Auburn Silver Tops Senior Citizens Group.
He was also a member of the Knox United
Church in Auburn.
Surviving besides his wife is one son,
Keith and his wife Karen, of Newmarket,
and two grandchildren, Kim and Karie.
Also surviving are two sisters, Margaret
(Mrs. Lawrence Taylor) of Belgrave and
Ruth Coyne of Windsor; three brothers,
George of Kitchener, Mason of Wingham,
and Roy of East Wawanosh Township.
He was predeceased by his parents, one
sister Elva (Mrs. Joe Thompson, and
brothers Frank, Clayton, Charles and
Calvin.
The funeral service was held at the Mc-
Callum and Palle Funeral Home on
Wednesday, November 12 with Gary Shut-
tleworth, of Knox United Church in
Auburn, officiating.
Pallbearers: -. were... Jinnw..,Sc4neider,_,
Cameron Robinson, Tom Robinson,
Michael Coyne, Steven Robinson and
David Walker. Flower bearers were Tom
Haggitt and Harr(' Arthur.
Internment was in Ball's Cemetery in
Auburn.
MR. HILLIARD H. LAWRENCE
Mr. Hilliard Henry Lawrence of 154
Nelson Street in Goderich died at the Alex-
andra Marine and General Hospital on
Saturday, November 15.
He was born in Mitchell and was a son of
the late Henry Lawrence and the former
Mary Hillebrecht. On January 24, 1942, he
married the former Wanda Rowcliffe who
survives. The couple had resided in Hen-
sall for a number of years before moving
to Goderich in 1968. He was a member of
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Katherine Jayne
the Anglican Church.
Surviving besides his wife are two sons
Gary and his wife Bonnie of Hensall and
Paul of Goderich; two brothers, Bill
Lawrence of Zurich and Fred Lawrence of
Mitchell; one daughter, Mrs. Bill (Anne)
Black of St. Thomas; and one sister, Mrs.
Fred (Alice) Brown of Goderich. Also sur-
viving are five grandchildren Dwayne,
Debbie and Darryl Lawrence and Angela
and Laurie Black.
Friends were received at the Lockhart
Funeral Home in Mitchell until noon on
Monday when transfer was made to Trini-
ty Anglican Church in Mitchell for the
funeral service with Rev. Stanley Jay of
Mitchell and Rev. Robert J. Crocker of
Goderich officiating.
Interment will be in Trinity Anglican
Cemetery in Mitchell. were shown
Expressions of sympathy
through floral tributes and memorial
donations to various charities.
MRS. GEORGINA PATTERSON
Mrs. Lillian Ueorgina (Jean) Patterson
died at Maitland Manor in Goderich on
Friday, November 14 at the age of 85.
Born in Hullet Township on January 28,
1901, she was the daughter of the late
George and Marion (Youngblut) Beadle.
She was the wife of the late Ernest William
Patterson. Mrs. Patterson was a member
of Victoria Street United Church,
Surviving are two sons, Ross of Goderich
and Glenn of London; one daughter, Elsie
(Mrs. Grant McDonald) of London; and
three sisters, Mrs. Anna French of Detroit,
Michigan, Mrs. Marion Haggitt of Auburn
and Mrs. Rita Brown of Goderich. She is
also survived by one grandchild, Terry of
Goderich, and two great grandchildren.
The late Mrs. Patterson was predeceas-
ed by daughter Kathleen, grandson David
Patterson, and two sisters Ada and Mae.
The funeral service was held Monday,
November 17 at the McCallum and Palla
Funeral Home with Rev. John D.M. Wood
of Victoria Street United Church
officiating. Bill
Pallbearers were Donald Sprung,
Brown, Ron Brown, Bill. Patteson, Harry
Arthur and George Haggitt.
lower
bearer was Terry Patterson.
Interment was at Ball's Cemetery
from, Uncle Ronald, Aunt Kathy
and nephew Ricky.
SUPERIOR
• MEMORIALS
ESTABLISHED OVER 60 YEARS
Goderich Area
ROBERT McCALLUM
11 CAMBRIA ROAD, GODERICH
524-7345
Clinton Areo
MICHAEL FALCONER
153 HIGH STREET, CLINTON
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MR, THOMAS McKEE CH AMR>��
Mr. Thomas McKee Chambers of
Goderich died Sunday, November 16 at the
age of 66.
Born in Goderich Township on May 11,
1920, he was the son of the late Roy Harold
and Jane Letitia (Johnston) Chambers.
He was predeceased by his wife, Kathleen
Million.
Mr. Chambers worked as a labourer at
the Goderich Elevators prior to his retire-
ment. He was also an honorary member
with the Royal Canadian Legion.
Mr. Chambers is survived by- two
daughters, Joyce and her husband Percy
Garrick of Goderich and Carole and her
husband William MacLeod of Goderich;
one son, John and his wife Joanne
Chambers of Goderich. Also surviving are
three brothers Harold of Goderich, Elgin
of Goderich and Kenneth of Blyth; two
sisters, Alice (Mrs. William Porter) of RR
2 Goderich and Doris Chambers of
Vanastra. Six grandchildren also survive.
A funeral service for the late Mr.
Chambers was held Tuesday, November
18 at the McCallum and Pella Funeral
Home with Rev. G.L. Royal of Knox
Presbyterian Church officiating.
Pallbearers were Shawn Garrick, Brian
Chambers, Walter Sheardown, Whit
- Vance, Joe Durnin and Ken McMillan.
Interment was in Colborne Cemetery.
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The C.B.S. film is entitled "Open for All"
and incorporates the general mandate of
the Bible Societies to make the Word open
and understandable to all. It illustrates the
change the Bible can make in the lives of
people and portrays the excitement and
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Reverend D.L. Howlett, the district
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the many opportunities for Evangelism
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