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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal Star, 1976-04-15, Page 11oDerirb • ) 1 • G (: w: U. ':.`"A .1 ubi:LgG 1):Lb' 'ax y.42 4, 5-2 Go.c.erich, .Ont.. N I A 2G4 ,1.29: if EAR 16 • THURSDAY, APRIL 1..5,1976' S.ECON:D SECTION ere And Jesus, bearing His cross, wentforth into a place called a place` of a skuil,which is called in the Hebrew, Golgotha; where they, crucified Hinit and with Him two other men, one . on either side, . and Jesus in between. r .1011.1118:17 -18 Eacti Good ' Friday, ' we shouldask ourselves: if we set aside this day to com- For us to go our own way, on Good Friday is to follow the example of thepagans who ; did just that when Christ was hanging on the Cross. We are told• .there were passers by who went their . own way, paying no attention to those being executed on the mountain. To talk about anything and everything during these three hours on Good Friday is to repeat the error committed no 'ast own 'way .there is-a'time for social activities, but there is. also a time to stop and think. For 'Christians this time is Good Friday. Onethought we can dwell on most .profitably on Good Friday is: "Why do we call this Good Friday?" For some people it is a "good" day because it suggests spring is •here or well on the way Others treat Good Friday much the same the•-da•befetr a reminder that there is only... one more shopping day until Easter. It's an opportunity for Dad to buy a new suit or get • the old- one cleaned. It suggests' to mother and to sister there is just one morel day left to get that new dress and Easter hat. Look at olir half empty churches on Good Friday and it isn't hard to believe this is. what many think •of Good Friday. ' How else can we Christ, what should we do during these three'.. hours?.. Shall we go our own way? If • so, this day is just another. _day_aud::for Si Christlan-this.Is.._ certainly the wrong approach to Good Friday. It might be that other people have their diversions. on the Day. It might be all right' for them to say Good. Friday is just another day. • •"Y i - o' • a•• at the foot of our Lord's"- Cross.. ord's"Cross.. • The soldiers stood there. and watched Him die. The eurious--gossipped -and •- wat--• ched. Christians wouldn't have this experience. This isn't our concept of keeping Good Friday, the most holy of holy days! It is true there is a time for each individual to go his eicplain &half empty church.' Our churches should be as crammed on Good Fridayas on Easter. Why? -Easter P y has no meaning 'apart frooAAnn Good Friday. •A partially filled church cannot help but prompt one to believe that people have forgotten the true meaning and 'significance of this day of all days. What is the true meaning of Good Friday?. The answer to this question es-froin4he4parehed lip of Christ during those. last three hours of His life:. His - seven last words from the Cross are words we cannot anddare not forget. BETHEL 'HOLINESS CHAPEL'01BUE MISSIONARY CHURCH. Sundpy School 9;S0 a.m. Classes for all ages Worship Service,11:00 aymn, Prayer 6:30-7:00 p.m.- Evangelistic Service 7:00.m. , ' Blessed are the pure in heart for..they shall See. Good . Matthew 5:8 Huron. St. 8, Walnut St., •Kennison,W.-Lawton, Pastor •, . 524.2785' BER'EA-BY:-T•HE-MATER .-;LUT:1I•ERAN- C-HURCH,... • (Blake and Eldon. Streets, Goderich)• Meeting at Robertson Memorial. School GOOD FRIDAY, 11:.00; A.M. • Ser(iide at Bethel Chapel EASTER SUND:AY 7:00 A.M. at Robertson School • s �.m • These words, spoken out of darkness, were -intended to bring light. to the hearts of all. Reflect on these seven' last words from • the Cross of Christ. Try to resolve the_true reason - why we .call• this'' "Good Friday." TH HAI FAIT Religion must be in conformity with Science and reason, 50 that it may influence the hearts of men. ' Write P.O. Box 212, Goderich Phone 524-6179 JRII us fors North Street United Church SERMON, .'""A DEATHPROO-F GUARANTEE" 1 1 9:30 a.m. Film: r ! • "The Witnessof Thomas" Marvin L. Barz, Pastor 524-2235 • 1 • 10,36 • - / "Preaching peace' by Jesus Christ: He is Lord 0f;aH" Acts' r �....,._ .. r... ...�. _.� a1 ? t r., Bethel Pentecostal Tabernacle Affiliated • with -the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada • 'CORNER OF ELGIN AND WATERLOO STS Pastor: C. Fred Day t BUS TRANSPORTATION Phone,524-6543 for a ride ' SUNDAY SCHOOL - 10 A.M. ' Special Easter Music .= Choir, Solo (Easter:Bible... Messages-6y..the Pastor ' COME AND WORSHIP WITH US The Rev..Ral,ph E. King,-B.A., B.D., Minister Miss Clare McGowan Visiting Assistant. Mr. Lorne H. Dotterer;,Director of Music Sunday School Ages 10 and up at9:45 a.m'. • .4: - Sunday School .for ages 3 to 9 from Worship at 11 :00a:m. GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 16, 1976 WORSHIP AT 11 A.M. -• '.NURSERY CARE PROVIDED " -EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 18, 1976 SERMON: :r "THE .DIFFERENCE EASTER MAKES" _ SENIOR AND JUNIOR CHOIRS Nursery Facilities 1 !.•a, Come and Worship with us. ,•_, ....:_.._,-..._.•:,.•_.•_•: