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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1977-10-06, Page 31■1 r HURCH PAGE mily fe eeds elp rvive aheth Rochester of the nal Spiritual Assembly Baha'is of Canada was oderich on Tuesday, tuber 27 visiting the rich Baha'is and ing on family in the )unity at a Baha'i e on,.Tuesd.eveaing. •ide is a meeting' held a• week in Goderich at the Baha'is anct other sted people get together re' their knowledge and discussions about their Baha'i religion is an rdent world religion 1 about 1844. It is not a f Christianity although is do believe in Christ one God. They also e in progressive tion, (tnd that there been different estations Of God on For example Jesus he one manifestation of on earth. God has d and educated all nd progressively. The s manifestations of earth have never been only their followers Rochester lives in undland. Her husband physics professor at rial University there e has two daughters son aged 18, 16 and 12. receiving her B.A. at iversity of Toronto, she o the School of Social for two years. She is in group social work soften worked in such with children. She is nine periple privately to sit on the National bly• She has travelled deal in Canada Rochester feels that mily has been un - ed as an institution in t century and she t has suffered a lot of Because of better ortation methods, of one culture come * fir.. Elizabeth Rochester of the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Canada was in Goderich on Tuesday, September 27 visiting the Goderich Baha'is and speaking on family in the community at a Baha'i meeting on Tuesday evening. Mrs. Rochester is from Newfoundland and has travelled extensively in Canada as one of nine people privately elected to sit on the Spiritual Assembly. She is trained in social group work. She feels that the family has been undermined as an institution in the last century. (staff photo) into contact more often with people of other cultures. Mrs. Rochester uses North America as an example of a country where cultures have flowed in together. An immigrant family, she says• faces a. period of transition and dislocation. The children; of the immigrant family look to their patents to learn their roles in life by imitation but they become confused when the families in their new country do not function in the same ways. The children begin to look down upon their parents and grandparents because they are different from those around them. 'l'he children become future oriented and try to learn by aspiration rather than imitation, This historical overview of immigration causing dislocation and confusion helps to explain the failure of many families says Mrs. Rochester. Parents, she says, no longer seem to he able to teach their children. Family life is sneered at. Children don't seem to listen to their parents. Mrs. Rochester says more and more parents today seem to 'he shaking their heads and asking, "where did we go wrong?" Even fa_nilies which arc strong and have maintained unity,° says Mrs. Rochester, seem to he out of touch with the rest of society. Families, she says, need community support of the family institution, A com- munity supported family must consist of children who behave well and learn from their parents and parents who also behave well and accept the responsibility of teaching and taking care of their children. Mrs. Rochester feels that in today's society more and MEMORIALS MARKERS - Bron.xe Plaques - Cemetery Lettering sxpert counsel and a fair price rely on a firm you can trust. T. PRYDE & SON LTD. Serving Huron and surrounding area since 1920 DISTRICT SHOWROOM 75 Hamilton St. Goderich DON DENOMME Furl time representative - Appointment any time. Phone Goderich: 524-2373 or 524-6621 Members of the Monument Builders Association of North America more people are turning away from religion and this has an adverse effect on the fancily. .Often the church is .1-17-6177 institution through which the whole fancily can he educated together, In the future, Mrs. Rochester hopes education will include education of people for family life. The education would involve character building of children and the material and spiritual aspects of life as well. In the future too, 'she says, there . hould he fewer students per li archer in the schools; The hearts of man must change and people must learn to care about one another. And the family must be �r,n ttd t itLcnmmunit.y;. That is Mrs. Rochester's message. She has studied the historical factors leading up to the gradual disintegration of the fancily as a strong institution and she is hoping that Raha'i teaching and guidance will help restore strong family life once again. The problems are immense and widespread but Mrs. Rochester believes that the needs of mankind may he met before he even recognizes then). Rev. Fred Day of Bethel Pentecostal Church in Goderich took a big bite of the largest banana split in Hu1'on County on Sunday. The banana split was held in a special con- tainer 61 feet long on the church lawn. Banana Split Sunday was a special promotion for the church's Sunday School class. (staff photo) Join Us This Sunday, October 9th AT 8:00 P.M. Underground Evangelist Rev. Lloyd D. Driedger Special Music: �r = The Channel Singers HURON MEN'S CHAPEL AUBURN "Everyone Welcome" !r* WARDS 'IID LIVE BY GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY,O 'OBE We've lost a freedom Jatlres A. Taylor The United Church of Canada Contrary to popular belief, there was more sexual freedom years agb than there is now. Yes. back in the days when male college students came home from the dance at the nurses' residence bragging about who had been able to do what with whom, sexual behavior still offered one choice that is apparently not available today. That chore was vir- ginity. For male or female. A person in his or her twentiesor older. who ad- mitted to being a virgin, alight get sympathy. But it was still possible to admit it. Today. when every other TV program either sag• gests or shows casual sex. when every film seems to have a mandatory nude scene, when best-selling hooks define. illustrate. and encourage every conceivable technique and .excuse for sex — who's going to admit being different'? Gordon Zahn. writing in the magazine U.S. Catholic, states: "Surely it is rnuc•h easier (now) for a young person. male or female. to come out of the closet and confess to being a sada-masochistic Homosexual transvestite than admit to being a virgin." Suddenly. virginity has become something to be ashamed of. Christians are divided on the doctrines of the vir- gin birth. Bible authorities quibble about the meanings of words; biologists disagree about the likelihood o;' Jesus' spontaneous conception. Vet through the dispute. the Virgin Mary has stood for all Christians, as a symbol of parity and innocence. When those virtues are no longer desirable. our society has lost something. And in spite of all the arguments about the new freedom and openness in sex, when virginity is no longer an acceptable option. we 'have lost a freedom, not gained it. Written for this newspaper by James A. Taylor, Managing Editor, The United Church Observer, 85 St Clair Ave., E , Toronto, Ontario, M4T 1M8. r1877'.x, Chapelites entertain, at Huronvie w Members of the Clinton Christian Reformed Church formed a choir for the Sunday evening song service led by Mr. Dick'Roorda. Mrs. Elsie Henderson accompanied at the piano for the service and Mrs. Van Dyke sang two solo numbers. Three new residents were welcomed to the Home at Monday's activities. They are Mrs. Milton Wiltse, Mr. Henry Glousher and Mrs. Mae MacGregor who is with the Home for a month of vacation care. Marie Flynn, Lorne Lawson, Norman Speir and Cecil Skinner provided the old tyme music with a special number played for Mr. and Mrs. Orville Dale who celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary on September 28. The Clinton Christian Reformed volun- teers assisted with activities. The "Chapelites" en- tertained with a program of sacred music on • Family Night which was greatly enjoyed by everyone. The W. J. Denomme FLOWER SHOP Phone EGRAp 524.8132 /a 0 w DAY OR NIGHT 1 4• W0 Agent for 24 -hr. FILM DEVELOPING SUNDAY IN THE CHURCHES Victoria Street United Church Minister: Rev. John D.M. Wood, B.A.B.D. Organist and Choir Director: Mrs. J. Snider % 10:00 A.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL AND WORSHIP I. ! 11:15 A.M. BENMILLER SUNDAY SCHOOL AND WOR- , ! SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1977 SHIP ! ' SERMON: "GOD'S THANKSGIVING i I program was arranged by Mrs. Doran Rolston of— Goderich who along with Mrs. Shirley McMillen sang several vocal duet numbers and played saxaphone duet selections. Mr. Eric Camp - hell of Blyth accompanied at the piano and Mr. Clark Forrest accompanied with electric guitar. Miss Shelley Teal of Goderich provided her own accordion ac- companiment for several gospel numbers. Mrs. Bessie Elliott expressed the ap- preciation of the residents. Mr. Ed Stiles of Goderich visited the Home on Thursday afternoon and entertained with an hour of organ music in the Chapel. Mrs. Beatrice Geiger of Zurich led a sing -a- long of sacred numbers and requests. SUPERIOR MEMORIALS ESTABLISHED OVER 50 YEARS Goderich Area Representative ROBERT McCALLUM 11 Cambria Road Goderich 524-7345 Clinton - Seaforth Area Representative MICHAEL FALCONER 153 High Street Clinton 482.-9441 BEREA-BY-THE-WATER LUTHiRAN CHURCH Gibbons St. at Suncoast Drive 1 PROGRAM" „_„_•,_„�„ _ 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages l.._.. �. �.._..�.._.._..... ,.._.._.._...._..� :_.._.._..�� / 10:30 a.m. Worship Bethel Pentecostal Tabernacle FAMILY BIBLE HOUR 10 A.M. FAMILY WORSHIP HOUR 11 A.M. Guest Soloist - Stirling Stephens Marvin L. Barz, Pastor / "Preaching peace by Jesus Christ: He is Lord of all” Acts 10:36 1 1 % 524.2235 / Eastern Pentecostal 1 Bible College Sermon by Pastor Day ! ! t EVENING SERVICE 7 P.M. ! ! 1 Stirling Stephens Singing - % Senior Choir Special 1 Sermon by Pastor Day / / 1 Tuesday - Bible Study and Prayer 8 P.M. % % Thursday - Boy Crusaders 7 P.M. - 1. Friday - Youth Service 8 P.M. ! / HOLINESS BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH Sunday school 9:50 a.m. Classes for all ages Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Prayer 6:30-7:00 p.m. / Evangelistic Service 7:00 p.m. 1 Wednesday Night Prayer and Praise Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God Matthew 5:8 Huron St. 8. Walnut St. Kennison W. Lawton, Pastor 524-2785 % "MORE THAN WELCOME - YOU ARE WANTED” ii CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH ISAYFIELD ROAR AT SLAKE STREET EVANGELISTIC — FUNDAMENTAL REV. R. BRUBACHER Pastor 10:00 A.M. - BIBLE SCHOOL 11:00 A.M. THANKSGIVING SERVICE MONTHLY COMMUNION SERVICE 5:45 P.M. WORD OF LIFE CLUB 7:30 P.M. EVENING SERVICE T -HE PASTOR PREACHES AT BOTH SERVICES WED. 7:30 P.M. PRAYER MEETING WEI►COME TO THE FRIENDLY CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 7I (Baptist Convention of Ontario and Quebec) Montreal Street (near the Square) Rev. W.H. McWhinnie, F.R.G.S. Organist Mr. Frank Bissett 9:45 a.m.- Sunday School 11:00 a.m. . MORNING WORSHIP Wednesday 8 P.M. Prayer & Bible Study Everyone Welcome • Ji % ii % ij I i ii I ' 1. Knox Presbyterian Church ,e WA ! THE REV. G. LOCKHART ROYAL, B.A., M. DIV.Minister i -9341 THE REV. RONALD C. McCALLUM, Assistant SUNDAY SCHOOL — 9:45 a.m. 1 1 LORNE H. DOTTERER, Director of Praise FAMILY WORSHIP — 11:00 a.m. EVANGELISTIC SERVICE — 7:00 p.m, THE SALVATION ARMY WATERLOO North Street United Church TheRev. Ralph King, B.A.,B.D., Minister Miss Clare McGowan, Visiting Assistant Mr. Robert Blackwell, A. Mus„B. Mus., Director of Music 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for ages 10 and over (Grades 5 up) Sunday School for ages 3 to 11 from worship at 11:00 a.m. • SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1977 Worship at 11:00 a.m. SERMON: "THE MOST POPULAR SIN” Anthem: Harvest Anthem Tye Soloist: Dr. David Walker Nursery facilities Come and worship with us. National ST. GEORGE'S CHURCH i Thanksgiving 8:30 a.m. Holy Communion October 9th, 1977 11:00 a.m. Nursery and Church School 11:00 a.m. Morning Prayer Sermon "The Younger and the Elder" I St. Peter 5:5 Rector: The Rev. Robert J. Crocker Organist -Choirmaster: Joseph B. Herdman ST. S. 524 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1977 11 A.M. DIVINE WORSHIP Sermon: "THE SOUL OF THANKSGIVING" (Nursery Facilities) (Sunday School Directly to Classes at 11:00 a m.) * Thanksgiving Service ** Enter to Worship Depart to Serve / A.M. THANKSGIVING ALTAR SERVICE P.M. THANKSGIVING FELLOWSHIP AFTER EVENING SERVICE A COMMUNITY CHURCH —SERVING WITH HEART TO GOD AND HAND TO MAN A OFFICERS LIEUTENANT & MRS. NEIL WATT All Are Cordially Invited To Join Our Fellowship •