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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1977-11-03, Page 26PAGE SA--GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1977 ll CHURCH PAGE Lord, teach us how to pray BY THE REV. A.F. LOEBACH PASTOR, ST. PETER'S CHURCH, GODE R1CH It was after one of the many occasion's that Jesus prayed, that His disciples said to Him: "Lord, teach us how to pray". They were His followers; He was their Teacher, and so it was im- portant that they be able to pray as Jesus did. And so Jesus said to them: :When you pray, say: "Father, hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come; Give us each day our daily bread; an forgive us our sins, for we forgive everyone who is indebted to us; and lead us not into temptation." Yest this is how Jesus responded to their request. It was an important matter to them, and He took it seriously. So also with every one of us who would like to consider ourselves disciples of Christ. We, too, need to ask that same question: "Lord, teach us how to pay." It is equally important to each one of us. Why is it important that we know how to pray, or, for that matter, that we pray at all? It is because prayer is our personal response to God's presence to us. Now, there is no question that He is present in all things. Without His almighty power. all created beings would lapse into nothingness; without His constant . loving inister stuc concern, the created universe would fall apart. But not all created things can respond to God's presence. Stones simply exist. Even animals, who can feel and sense and move, cannot in any way respond to God. But man is different. Of all created things, man has the ability to recognize the power and love of God holding all things together. He, alone, can view the beauties of nature and raise his mind to the Author of that beauty. He alone can look into the boundless depths of space and recognize something of the Infinity of God. And so it is only right that man should respond to God on behalf of creation by ex- pressing to Him the wonder that he experiences in His presence and the ap- preciation that he owes Him for His blessings. When man does this, he is praying. How then do we go about praying? Too often our first impulse is to "say something"; the "Our Father" for example, But, although this is a perfect prayer, does saying the "Our Father" mean we are praying? Isn't there something we need to do first - like making ourselves aware of God's presence, putting ourselves into His presence? We must not "start talking" until we know we are talking to Someone, and that may take time. As one good man said, "I must have been on my knees for 10 minutes before I made contact!" Once we have entered into God's presence - made contact, so to speak - then we move to the second step: Thanksgiving. It must not happen in our prayer -life as Christians, that we communicate with God without thanksgiving. As our Church in the central part of the Mass prays, so also should we: "We do well always and everywhere to give You thanks" and this should lead us naturally to say to God, "I love you too". How could we help but love One who has shown His love for us in so many ways, especially in giving us His Son to be our Saviour? Can we do all these things in the praying of the "Our Father''? Yes, provided that we take a little time. For it takes time to say "Father" and realize the full richness of our Father's presence to us. Neither can we rush through,, the words "hallowed be Thy name" and be aware of the many reasons why we say it; for here too it takes time to recall God's goodness to us. We cannot say "Thy Kingdom come" - Jesus' way of expressing His love for the Father - unless we ponder a bit the ways we can show our love by promoting God's glory. And this leads us to the normal out -come of any meeting with God - a deeper realization of our poverty and our need for God's continuing help. And so our prayer becomes petition. We are His children and He is our Father. And so we place our many needs before Him because we are certain that we can't get along without Him. "Give us this day our daily bread --" Colombian man at Auburn Carlos Canon, a Colombian and a missionary to Colombia with OMS International, will speak at Huron Men's Chapel in Auburn on Sunday November 6 at 8 p.m. Mr. Canon, before coming to the United States to pursue doctoral studies in educational psychology and counselling at the University of Kentucky, was principal of OMS -affiliated Bogota Christian High School. The school has an enrollment of around 400 and provides Manor Auxiliary meets The newly formed Maitland Manor Auxiliary held the first meeting of the fall season on October 5 in the reception room at Maitland Manor with several ladies present. . Roll call was taken and the minutes of the previous regular meeting and a special meeting were read and ap- proved. The treasurer's report and Tuck Shop report were presented and approved. Mrs. Reta Toly introduced herself and outlined her aims and hopes as Crafts Director of Maitland Manor. The possibility of having a tea and bake sale with assistance from the residents was discussed. Final plans are to be presented and a date set at the November meeting. Members are asked to bring small plants to the next meeting to help brighten the surroundings during the winter months. Mrs! Raithby spoke to the group regarding ways the auxiliary might help the residents one of which was for members to contact those planning the route for the SantaClaus parade so that it coul-1E� go by Maitland Manor thus affording the residents and other elderly people in town who are welcome to come for a view of the parade. 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 The Maitland Manor residents are the people that made Christmas possible for their many children for a number of years and the least that can be done in return is to have them see the parade. The next meeting will be held on November 2 at 1:30 p.m. at Maitland Manor at which time it is suggested each member bring a friend as more members are greatly needed. educational opportunities for Colombian youth in an .evangelical environment. It is a growing institution with a developing program of adult education. Converted to Protestant Christianity at the age of 15, Mr. Canon attended the OMS - affiliated Bible seminary in Medellin, Colombia. He is also a graduate of Seattle Pacific College. While Mr. Canon is com- pleting his studies, he makes periodic trips to Colombia to aid in the coordination of the educational work of the mission and of the national church. OMS is involved in a wide variety of educational nfinistries from the formal modes of grade school," high school, and seminary to the less formal types of extension seminary, pastors seminars, and Bible courses. The OMS church in Colombia now has 54 organized congregations and 102 preaching points. With a membership of 3,500 baptized believers, the average weekly attendance is well over 7,000. The mission presently has 205 Colombian national workers. OMS International, for- merly The Oriental Missionary Society, is an undenominational faith mission with work encircling th*e globe. It specializes in direct evangelism through the training of a national ministry, the establishing of self-governing and self- supporting churches, and the distribution of gospel literature. OMS cooperates with many mission boards on the foreign field. THERE 15 ONLYONE RELIGION Ithas many names; butonly cneSource With our own narrow vision, we see different religions as hopelessly divided. In the sight ,of God, they are one. This is the message given to the world Over 130 years ago by Baha'u'Ilah, Prophet - Founder of the Baha'i Faith Each religion derives its inspiration from the same Divine Source. Each religion is related to the others in an unfolding revelation of God's purpose for mankind. That they differ from one another is to be attributed to the varying requirements of the age in which they appeared. God's purpose has been revealed in the past through Krishna, Moses, Buddha, Christ and Muhammad. As they were to their times, Baha'u'llah is to ours. Each prophet left a promise of a day when God's will would be done on earth. That day, Baha'u'llah proclaimed, has come. The Baha'i Faith A Promise Kept. The right and duty of the individual to investigate truth for himself is a basic principle of the Baha'i Faith:For further information, please write: Baha'i, P.O. Box 1059, Kincardine, Phone 396-3589 or Baha'i, P.O. Box 212, Goderich, Phone 524-6779 NAME ADDRESS CITE AREA CODE Huron v--iew-News Two new residents, Mrs. Howse of Exeter and Mrs. Wilson of Brucefield, were welcomed to Huronview at Monday's program. Marie Flynn, Norman Speir, Cecil Skinner and Lorne Lawson provided the Old Tyme MusiC and Nelson Lear led a sing -a- long. The Clinton Christian Reform volunteers assisted with the activities. The Huronview residents were entertained. on Family Night with a .musical program arranged by the Golden Radar Club of Clinton. President, Mrs. Mary Grigg extended greetings from the Club and Mr. Ed Joins was emcee for the program. Mrs. Radford played a piano solo and provided the accompaniment for vocal solos by Mrs. Van Damme ane violin solos by Ken Flett. Mr. Elmer Trick played several favorite piano selections and Watson Webster entertained "with mouth organ numbers. Mrs. Polly Wiltse ex- pressed the appreciation of the residents for a very en- joyable program. The Brussels and Cran- WELCOME `SERVICE would like to call you with "housewarming gifts", and in- formation about your new location. The Hostess will be glad to arrange your subscription to the Signal -Star Call her at 524-2057 brook Women's Institutes were hosts for the October Birthday Party at Huronview and Mrs. McCall was emcee for the variety program. There were readings by Barbara Smith, Cathy Hart acid Kate McNabb. There - were numbers by Beth Hart, Carla King, Carol Ten Pas, Karen and Diane Cox, Rick and Gerald Knight, Cathy Hart and Barbara Smith. Dance numbers were ' by Leanne Armstrong and Carla King. Gifts were presented to the twenty-four celebrants and Mrs. Luella Cox thanked all those responsible for the party on behalf of the Huronview residents. The ladies served cup cakes and tea to 150 residents and guests. MIMORIAt$;; MARKERS - Bronze Plaques. Cemeterytstts For expert counsel and a fair price rely on a firm til T. PRYDE & SON LTD Serving Huron and surrounding areadncel 91 DISTRICT SHOWROOM 75 Hamilton St. Goderich DON DENOMME Full time representative - Appointment anytime, Phone Goderich: 524-2373 or 524.6621, Members of the Monument Builden Association of North Americo Be Sure To Hear CARLO CANON FROM COLOMBIA Studied Psychology University of Kentucky, Principal of Bogota High School, Colombia. Graduated from Medellin Bible Seminary Colombia. Speak On: Sunday, November 6, 8p.m. at CARLOS CANON Huron Men's Chapel AUBURN "EVIL PREVAILS WHEN GOOD MEN DO NOTHING" SPECIAI,MU A Family That Prays Together Stays Together.. •i Victoria Street United Church ^i 1 10:00 A.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL AND WORSHIP % 11:15 A.M. BENMILLER SUNDAY SCHOOL j i AND WORSHIP W -E -L -C O M E ....__�.._ „_. _ Minister: Rev. John D.M. Wood, B.A.B.D. Organist and Choir Director: Mrs. J. Snider Bethel Pentecostal Tabernacle Affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada Corner of Elgin and Waterloo Streets - Pastor: C. Fred Day SUNDAY SCHOOL - 10 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICE - 11 A.M. EVENING SER ICE - 7 P.M. Lively Congregational Singing Senior Choir Special Communion - The Lord's Supper Sermons by Pastor Day Monday - Crusaders at Robertson School Tuesday - Prayer Meeting 8, Bible Study - 8 p.m. Friday - Youth Service at 8 p.m. BUS ROUTE - Phone 4-2893 or 4-6543 "ML ore than welcome - you are wanted!" • 1% SUNDAY IN THE CHURCHES BEREA-BY-THE-WATER LUTHERAN CHURCH Gibbons St. at Suncoast-_Drive SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1977 SERMON: THE FUTURE - BUILT UPONTH PAST” 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:30 a.m. Worship Marvin L. Barz, Pastor 52 "Preaching peace by Jesus Christ: He is Lord of all" Acts I 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. Wednesday Night Prayer and Praise Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God Matthew f 1...-•••.. ••••..•••••..••••.. •••-..,•• ..••••••.._..•••..-•••...•••••..••••,•.•••••....; Huron St. & Walnut St. %'CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH f Kenniso =W. Lawton, Pastto` ` •_ ' 514 BAYFIELD ROAD AT BLAKE STREET """"'„•... North Street United Church Iy WED. 7:30 P.M. PRAYER MEETING NURSERY FACILITI,ESOPEN ALL SERVICES IELCOME TO THE FRIENDLY CHURCH EVANGELISTIC — FUNDAMENTAL REV. R. BRUBACHER Pastor 10:00 A.M. - FAMILY BIBLE SCHOOL 11:00 A.M. MORNING WORSHIP " & COMMUNION SERVICE 6:00 P.M. THE WORD OF LIFE CLUB 7:30 P.M. EVENING FELLOWSHIP SERMON: "WHAT NEXT?" ii / I t i % • % j • The Rev. 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 (Gradesi Sunday School for ages 3 to 11 from worship at 11:OOa.m. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1977 Worship at 11:00 a.m. Al A � i 1. ]i SERMON: "WATCH YOUR LANGUA(�° � 1 A brief service of Remembrance will also beobserved FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 'Lest We Forget Nursery facilities Come and worshiPw Montreal Street i. _. �.._ .._ ..�.. .._ . _ .,.._ �1 �,�.��.,_,._..,ST. GEORGE'S CHURCH am• ( i Sunday in Octave of All Saints November 8:30 a.m. Holy Communion 11:00 a.m. Church School and Nursery 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion. 1 Sermon: "He that sitteth on the throne shalldwella } them" - Revelation 7:15 .meat. ._.._. ,, �..�.__.._..�. ,..,. ,� _ _ 7:30 p.m. Board of Manag CrocMer ii_.._.._.._..,..,_,._.,_ �...�.; Rector: The Rev. Robert J. "" "'j Organist -Choirmaster: Joseph B. Herdman Knox Presbyterian Church ;7• _�- _.._.._. _.�..�� • `'_ • _. -'�- THE REV. G. LOCKHART ROYAL, B.A., M. DIV.Minister ( t • `.' THE SALVATION ARMS THE REV. RONALD C. McCALLUM, Assistant 14! LORNE . DOTTERER, Director of Praise SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1977 j 18 WATERLOO ST, S. 94Sa•m• } SUNDAY SCHOOL — 9:45 a.m. FAMILY WORSHIP— r;0opm EVANGELISTIC SERVICE — i:00P SPECIAL Gt�ESTS FOR THE WEEKEND IN CHARGE QF ALL SERVICES CADETS (MINDERS -IN TRAININGI FROM THE SALVATION ARMY TRAINING COLLEGE RS NE; WATT p OFFICERS LIEUTENANT & M Fellglfshlp )" Enter to Worship Depart to Serve All Are Cordially Invited To Join Our (Baptist Convention of Ontario and.Quebec) n ren (near the Square) Rev. W.H. McWhinnie, F:R.G.S. Organist Mr. Frank Bissett The Pastor Preaching Special Music by The Choir Wednesday Prayer and Bible Study 8:00 p.m. 9:45 a.m. - SundaySchool 1:00 a.m. - MORNING WORSHIP - Everyone Welcome iM % % • 11:00 a.m. Divine Worship ! % Sermon:"IN SEARCH OF PEACE" (Nursery Facilities) Legion Branch No. 109 Parades to Service (Sunday School Retires From The Service) Friday, November 11 - 11:00 a.m. - Cenotaph