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BY SHIRLEY J.
KELLER
GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, DECAMPgR 28,1978—PA(8E 7
py New Year to the area's ministers
As most Signal -Star
readers, and customers
will already know,
Signal -Star Publishing
Ltd. prints by far the
largest percentage of the
Anglican . publications
throughout Canada. A
favorite saying around
SSP is this: "If it's
Anglican, we print it."
}.4 In the December
Algoma Anglican, the
following column ap-
peared. It was so ex-
cellent, it is felt the entire
community in and around
Goderich would enjoy it.
What's more, it is thought
that the last edition in the
old year is perhaps the
best time to run it ... just
in case there are some
people who would wish to
make a new year's
resolution.
The articles were led
off with this editor's note
in explanation: "It is that
time of year, when you
will be offerinn best
wishes to your parish
priest. Sometimes we
forget the effort and
energy expended by our
priests, and we at the
Algoma Anglican want to
wish a Merry Christmas
and Happy New Year to
the priests throughout
Algoma with a humorous,
yet serious, article. It is
our intention that you will
see through the humor of
the two articles below ,
and you will immediately
sit down and send.,, wyour
rector a card, or call him
on the telephone!"
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So here they are, dear
readers, modern day
parables if you will. And
of course, everyone
knows that a parable is
an earthly story with a
heavenly meaning. But
enough said. On with the
Algoma Anglican's ar-
ticles:
NEED A PRIEST?
The vestry of a parish
was seeking advice about
a possible new rector.
The following letter was
received by the Church
Wardens of the parish.
"Gentlemen, un-
derstanding that your
parish is vacant, I should
like to apply for the
position. I have many
qualifications that I think
you would appreciate. 'I
have been blessed to
preach with power, and
have had some success as
a writer. Some say that I
am a good organizer. I
have been a leader in
most places I have gone.
"Some folks, however,
have some things against
me. I have never
preached in- one place
more than three years at
a time. In some places I
have left town after my
remarks caused riots and
distractions,. I have to
admit that I have been in
jail three or four times,
but not because of any
real wrongdoing. My
health is not too good,
although I still get a good
deal done. I have had to
work at my trade to help
pay my way. The chur-
ches I have preached in
have been samll, though
in several large cities.
"I have not gotten on
too well with the religious
CHURCH PA
leaders in different towns
where I have preached...
In fact, some of them
have threatn'ed me, taken
me to court, and have
attacked me physically.
"I am not too good at
keeping records: I have.
been known to forget
whom I have baptized. If
you can use me, I shall do
nay best foal you, even if I
have to weak to help with
my support."
The People's Warden
read this letter to the
vestry and asked them if
they were interested in
the applicant.
The vestry replied that
he would never do for this
church. They were not
interested in any
unhealthy, contentious,
trouble -making, abusent-
r
Dr. and Mrs. H.D. Taylor of Goderich (formerly of London and Watford)
celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on December 26. They were
married in the Congregational Church (now a part of the United Church) in
London in 1918 by the late Reverend W.H.A. Claris. Mrs. Taylor was the
former Ruth A. Marwick of Watford. Dr. Taylor taught school for four years
and practised dentistry for 40 years. The couple have three children, Dr. J.
Bruce Taylor of London (also a dentist); Mrs. Doreen Bruno of Connecticut;
and Mrs. Grace Hall of Goderich. (Photo by Joanne Buchanan)
Goderich
district deaths
MRS. GRACE
KATHRYN
ARMSTRONG
Mrs. Grace Kathryn
Armstrong of 28 Anglesea
Street, Goderich, died in
Alexandra Marine and
General Hospital on
Tuesday, December 19 at
the age of 64.
She was born in Clinton
on May 4; 1914 to Levina
(Cantwell) aNd Robert
Fitzsimons. She lived in
Clinton until moving to
Goderich in 1940.
On May 18, 1933 she
married William Henry
Armstrong in Clinton. He
survives her.
She was a member of
-George's Anglican
Church in Goderich.
Besides her husband,
she is survived by three
children, William Robert,
Herbert Henry and Mrs.
Murray (Feithlinn,
Adelle) Campbell, all of
Goderich; two sisters,
Mrs. Norman
(Josephine) Vail of
Mount Bridges and Mrs.
Vidal (Frances) Mills of
Dorchester; two
brothers, R,oy Fitzsimons
of Bayfield and Norris
Fitzsimons of London;
four grandchildren; and
one great-grandchild.
A funeral service was
held at Stiles Funeral
Home on Thursday,
December 21 at 2 .p.m.
The Reverend Robert J.
Crocker officiated. -
' Interment Was in the
Maitland Cemetery.
Pallbearers were
Harry and Bert Worsell,
Bud McCreath, Clarence
Miller, Jack Freeman
and Ben Sheardown.
CHARLES R.
SNELL
Charles R. Snell,
D.F.C., 190 Cameron St.,
Goderich, died suddenly
Cubs, Scouts, Oeevers and leaders entertained the resid1
Bluewater Centre Friday evening with a program of Chris d s
enrols and songs. Thegroup, under the direction of Roy
Straughan, also handed out chocolate bars to all residents
following the concert. The group also performed at the Alexandra
Marine and General Hospital. (photo by Dave Sykes)
Sunday, December(24 at
Alexandra Marine -and
General Hospital. He was
58.
He was born May 19,
1920, in St. Catharines to
Roy and Irene
(McWilliams) Snell. He
attended high school in
St. Thomas.; During the
Second World War he was
a bomber pilot on loan" to
the R.A.F. Pathfinder
Squadron, and was
awarded the
Distinguished Flying
Cross.
Following h;ts
discharge from the
services, he worked in
,various places in Ontario
eluding cordon,
Niagara YAK,HaMilton,
Kirklanil LakerStiiith's
Fall; Wand finally 'doming
to Goderichain 1962. He
was manager of the
Goderich Woolworth's
store from,. 1962 until
retiring in 1973.
He was married on
September ,12, 1942 in
Sarnia to ',the former
Thelma Rice who sur-
vives. He is also survived
by his son, Stephen C. of
Forest and his mother,
Mrs. Irene Snell of.
Marmora.
He was an adherent of
St. George's Anglican
Church.
Funeral and committal
service was Wednesday,
Decenber 27 at Stiles
Funeral Home with the
Rev. Robert J. Crocker
officiating.
Interment was in
Lakeview Cemetery,
Sarnia.
RUSSEL McCREIGHT
Russell McCreight, 73
Hamilton St., Goderich,
died December 22 in
McMaster Medical
Centre, Hamilton, asthe
result of an accident. He
was 84.
He was born January 4,
1894 in Huron Township to
Matthew and Adeline
l
(Fielder) McCreight. He
was married February
15, 1923 at the homestead
in Ashfield Township to
Eva Marjorie Johnston
who predeceased him on
April8, 1968.
He owned and operated
a chopping mill at Port
Albert. He has lived in
Goderich since 1938 and
was a member of Knox
Presbyterian Church.
Surviving' are three
daughters, Mrs. Melville
(Phyllis) ., White, Owen
Sound; Frances A.
Groves, Hamilton; and
Mrs.. Borden (Vilda)
Clark, Grand Bend; two
sons, Norris of
-Edmonton; James of
Goderich; 13 grand-
children and three great
grandchildren.
Mr. McCreight was the
last surviving member of
a family of 12.
The funeraland
committal service was
from Stiles Funeral
Home Tuesday,
December 26 with the
Rev. G.L. Royalf of-
ficiating. Interment was
in Maitland Cemetery.
minded, ex -jail bird. In
fact they felt insulted that
his application had been
presented. Besides, he
was too old.
The vestry asked the
name of the applicant.
The senior warden an-
swered,- ''Somebody
named Paul."
(from the SASKAT-
CHEWAN ANGLICAN)
THE MODEL
PRIEST
After hundreds of
years, a- model preacher
has been found to suit,-.
everyone. He preaches
exactly 20 minutes and
then sits down. He con-
demns sin but never hurts
anyone's feelings.
He works from 8 a.m. to
10 p.rr1. in every type of
work from preaching to
custodial service. He
makes $60 a week, wears
good , clothes, buys good
- books regularly, ha,s a
nice family drives a good
car, and gives $30 a week
to the church. He also
stands ready to con-
tribute to every good
work that comes along.
He is 26 years old and
has been preaching for 30
years. He is tall and
short, thin and heavy -Set,
handsome. He has one
brown eye and one blue,
hair parted in middle, left
side, dark and straight,
the right side brown and
wavy.
He hasiia burning desire
to work with teenagers
and spends all his time
with older folks. He
smiles all the time with
a straight face because
he has a sense off humor
that keeps- him seriously
dedicated to his work.
He makes 15 calls a day
on church members,
spends all his time
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH
BAYFIELD ROAD AT BLAKE STREET • '
EVANGELISTIC — FUNDAMENTAL
REV. R. BRUBACHER Pastor
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31st
10:00 A.M. - FAMILY BIBLE SCHOOL
11:00 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICE
SERMON:
"LET'S COUNT OUR BLESSINGS"
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9 P.M. TO MIDNIGHT
WATCH NIGHT SERVICE
SEE THE FILM - "OUT THERE"
A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL
Wed. 7:30 p.m. Prayer & Bible Study
WELCOME TO THE FRIENDLY CHURCH
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evangelizing the un-
churched, and is never
out of his office. (from the
Adventure, Diocese of
West Texas)
TO SUM UP
If your parish has been
looking for such a priest
and your committee has
found the task difficult,
here is some advice from
the Catholic University of
America.
"Send a letter to six
other churches that are
tired of their pastors..
Then bundle up your
pastor and send him to
the church at the top of
the list. In one year you
will receive 1,643 pastors
and one of them should be
a dandy.
"Warning. Have faith
in this letter. One parish
broke the chain and got
its old pastor back in less
than three months."
SUPERIOR
MEMORIALS
ESTABLISHED
OVER 50 YEARS
Goderich Area
Representative
ROBERT McCALLUM
11 Cambria Road
Goderich
524=7345
Clinton-Seeforth
Area Representative
MICHAEL FALCONER
153 High Street
Clinton
482-9441
SUNDAYINTHE
CHURCHES
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Services held each Sunday at
Robertson Memorial School
10:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
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Sunday School 11:00 a.m.
Listen to CKNX Radio Sunday
jj at 10:30 a.m. for the
"Back to God Hour"
1 18 WATERLOO ST. S.
"START THE NEW YEAR RIGHT
VISIT GOD'S HOUSE"
Victoria Street United /'I.....c1-! 1 SERVICES AT 9:45 A.M.
THE SALVATION ARMY
1878-1978 ;
j Minister: Rev. John D.M; Wood, B.A.B.D.
Organist and Choir Director: Mrs. J. Snider
NEW YEAR'S SERVICE
and Sunday School
10:00 A.M. Victoria Street
11:15 a.m. Benmiller
7:00 p.m. Centennial Year -End
and Watchnight Service
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Knox Presbyterian Church
THE REV. G. LOCKHART ROYAL, B -A., M. DIV.Minister]
THE REV. RONALD C. McCALLUM, Assistant -
LORNE H. DOTTERER, Director of Praise
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1978
Service is at 11:00 a -m.
Sermon:
THE NEW YEAR IN PROSPECT
(Nursery Facilities)
A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR
7:00 P.M. FELLOWSHIP & FILM
"THE GIFT OF LOVE"
-WE WISH YOU A HOLY NEW YEAR -
(The hand of God in the Heart of Goderich)
Officers Lieutenant &Mrs. Neil Watt
All Are Cordially Invited To Join Our Fellowship
524-9341
ST: GEORGE'S CHURCH 1
Rector: The Reverend Robert J. Crocker, y
Organist -Choirmaster: Joseph 8. Herdman
liSunday after Christmas December 31st, 1978 1
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8:30 a.m. Holy. Communion.
11:00 a.m. Church School and nursery.
11:00 a.m. Morning Prayer
Sermon: Let's keep Christmas.
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- You are always welcome at St. George's -
May every blessing be yours in the New Year
L Enter to WorshipDepart to Serve y t
�..-�.._•• s,. �„ „�„_„d„�„�„�; Montreal Street (near the Square)
0a_ _ _ ___ 3t Edward J. Anderson, Pastor %
BEREA-BY-THE-WATER .Ii
Organist Mrs. Leonard Warr e
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LUTHERAN CHURCH i 1
( Gibbons St. at Suncoast Drive 1 { 1
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31st 1
9:15 A.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR ALL �
10:30 A.M. WORSHIP
SERMON: "WEARING OUR C 1 HOLINESS BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH
CHRISTMAS CLOTHES” %
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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
9:45 A.M. MORNING WORSHIP
11:00 A.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL
- EVERYONE WELCOME
7:00 P.M. HOLY COMMUNION
Marvin L. Barz, Pastor
"Preaching peace by Jesus Christ: He is Lord of all”
Acts 10:36 '
524-2235 t
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Bethel Pentecostal Tabern__l_.
Affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada 1 7
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Corner of Elgin and Waterloo Streets
Pastor: C. Fred Day
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 3
Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God 22
Huron St. & Walnut St. Matthew 5:8 2
G. Clair Sams , Pastor 524-2785
North Street United Church j1
2 The Rev. Ral h Kin B.A., B.D., Minister j
"SUNDAY AT TEN” A.M. j '? p g' 1
1 ( Miss Clare McGowan, Visiting Assistant 2
7 "Christian Education Hour" I
Mr. Robert Blackwell, A. Mus., M. Mys.1 "SUNDAY AT ELEVEN" Director of Music • 2
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2 1 ( SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1978
1 Worship Hour 1
1 "SUNDAY AT TEN" P.M. 1 No. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School until after the new year. f `6
1 Sunday School for ages 4 through Grades, 6 from 2
2 + Watchnight Service 2 2 worship at 11 a.m.
2
1 + Film - "MY SON, MY SON" 1 1 WORSHIP 11 A.M. 1
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Color - 80 min. - Motion Picture 1 1
1 For the Whole Family 1 1
1 + Soloist Bob Watt
1 Quartette Conrad MacViear, Dave Shelley, Bob Watt, /
SERMON: "A NEW YEAR?
OR MORE OF THE SAME?"
1 Larry Hutchins 1
2 "COME WITH THE WHOLE FAMILY" 1 12 Anthem:
Now Let Us All Praise God And Sing - Young 1
HAPPY NEW YEAR!• 1 Nursery Facilities Come and worship with us. 2
stance:
Walk, jog, run, skate, ski,
swim, paddle, pedal ... don't
let life catch you with
your head down.
Fitness is fun.
Try some.
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