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CHURCH PA
Plant the seed of faith
BY FATHER EDWARD
DENTINGER, ST,
JOSEPH'S CHURCH,
''ASHFLELD
Here is a quote from
the writings of Emmet
Fox: "Who has not at
some time or other
planted a bulb in the
ground, or in a flower pot
and enjoyed the pleasure
of waiting for the plant to
appear and develop, and
ultimately, produce the
flower itself?
For children in par-
ticular,. to have a bulb of
their own and to feel that
they are supervising its
growth in this way, is one
of the greatest thrills that
life will ever give them.
Notice here that you .
naturally plant the bulb
and expect the flower to
follow. No sane person
would dream of planting
the flower and expect a
bulb to come up: yet -in
life many do just that.
They expect to begin with
the flower and end with
the bulb.
We think that we shall
have desirable states of
mind or body: happiness,
freedom, health, if only
we can change outer
conditions in some way.
Yet this is really trying to
plant a flower and
produce a bulb because
we are trying to put effect
before cause.
The law of the universe
is thought first, and then
the expression; never can
this ° law be reversed.
When you change your
thought, or correct a false
idea or belief, you are
planting a bulb of right
thinking and you are
certain to produce the
flower of happiness and
health.
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It's good • to get. across
to ourselves, from time to
time that our outer world
is the product of what is
planted within us. If we
don't like or are not
completely satisfied with
our daily lives, we can
change them only by
using a different kind of
seed.
If you know what you
want, ask for it. The Bible
says: "By their fruits you
shall know them".
Just as a plum tree
must produce plums, you
can tell what a person is
like by observing the frl2it.
he is bearing. His out-
ward life is always the
blooming of the seeds he
has planted.
Now it is left to each of
us to select the seeds he
will plant, but he should
know at the time of
planting what his harvest
will be.
Every day of our lives
we are in the business of
sowingand reaping what
we have previously
sowed. It doesn't take
long for the.' harvest to
change after we have
chosen better seed.
Remember what the
Lord said. "The tree that
beareth not fruit shall be
cut down and cast into the
fire."
What are you planting
today?
Wants some religion back in the school
BY THE REVEREND.
PATRICK FOGARTY,
CHAIRMAN OF THE
ECUMENICAL STUDY
COMMISSION
As an educator con-
cerned with religion in
our schools, I am hear-
tened to find many people
today asking fun-
damental questions about
the quality of education.
Assumptions, which in
the past all too often went
unchallenged, are now
being ore -examined. The
creative development of
the individual is now
balanced by a " re -
emphasis on necessary,
basic skills, such as the
three Rs.
Religion, which has
been called the fourth R,
is more readily granted a
role in education. The
T assumption that religion
is incompatible with the
plurality of the school
. population is being
questioned, . and many
educators are in-
vestigating practical
ways of putting it back in
the curriculum.
One particularly
promising idea, which
has already been tried
with considerable' suc-
cess in •Birmingham,
England and in selected
grades of the Ottawa
Board of• Edu ation, is
course presenting the
great themes' of major
'religions. Students are
given an opportunity to
investigate religions
points of view, and to
appreciate the particular
insights provided by each
of the great religions.
Because of. this
pluralistic approach, the
program brings students
into contact with their
own religious traditions.
It develops in them a
sympathetic un-
derstanding of religious
perspectives of fellow
students.
The course examines
the festivals and holy
days of several religions,
selected according to the
compositions of the class,
and supplements this
with a study of their
teachings, as the in
terests and background
of the students require.
The development of
this sort of course in
religion is indicative of
our need to return to our
roots, a need which is felt
by many in today's
society.
in fact, the need for
religion. in the school
seems to have been
recognized years ago, by
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those who introduced
courses in morals and
values education. They
sensed the absence of
something important
when religious education
was generally abandoned
in"the sixties, and looked
•for something to replace
it. .
Such courses serve a
good purpose no .doubt,
but as substitutes for
religious education, they
are quite inadequate. One
can never reduce an
authentic religious
perspective to consistent
moral" reasoning • about
values or to a theory of
moral growth. And, from
another stand -point, one
may well question the
effectiveness of
programs in moral and
values education when
the religious dimension of
the student's personality
is not given a chance to
develop.
It is the great merit of
this new approach to
religious education that it
can provide this chance
in the context of the
public school.
The Ecumenical Study
Commission on Public
Education, of which I am
chairman, has been
studying the place of
Ahmeek IODE
religion in the schools for
many years. .We are
genuinely pleased with
the program I have bee''n
describing, and are
happy to recommend it to
parents ...and school
trustees who appreciate
the importance of
religionandwish tos,offer
it as an elective course in
the public. school
curriculum.
For ,.more information,
please write to: The
Ecumenical Study
Commission on Public
Education, 11 Madison
Avenue, Toronto, M5R
2S2 or telephone me at 1-
416-368-3049.
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The members of
Ahmeek Chapter IODE
met at the home . of the
Regent, Mrs. R. Neville,
for the. January meeting
which was well attended.
A visitor was also
present.
The Regent opened the
meeting and the flags
were presented by Mrs.
C. Ruffell, Standard
Bearer.
Reports were received
from Mrs. G. Cun-
ningham, secretary and
Mrs. N. Sampson,
treasurer.
The ballots were
counted on the question of
changing the style of the
IODE badge. The
members of Ahmeek
chapter voted
unanimously to keep the
badge which has been in
use for 78 years. The vote
count will be sent to the
National Office in
Toronto. A motion was
made and seconded and
all agreed that .letters of
protest against the
change be sent to the
National Office.
The members who had
recently worked on the
history of the Chapter,
-..reported. Their aims
were to check -the by-laws
and bring them up to
date. This committee
plans to hold a meeting in
January and then hopes
to be in a position to
present a revised,"set of
by-laws to the Chapter
meeting in February.
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Nomination cards were
filled for Provincial and
National Counsellors.
Mrs. J. C. Cutt
displayed quilts which
she had made during the
past year. They will be
sent to the Sick Children's
Hospital in London. Mrs.
Cutt has made and
donated these quilts for
many years and the
grateful thanks from the
recipients is-"' reward
enough for her efforts.
The members were
reminded to have annual
reports ready for the
February meeting which
will be held at the home of
Mrs. W. Auld.
The meeting closed iri "
the usual manner with
"God Bless our Queen
and Canada". • The
members were then
served a dainty lunch by
Mrs. Cunningham and
Mrs. Sampson, and en-
joyed a social visit with
each other.
Mrs. J. C. Cutt thanked
the hostess and her
helpers.
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WEEK OF
PRAYER
FOR
CHRISTIAN UNITY
JAN. 21, 22, 23 and 24
Sun.
Mon.
Twee.
Wed.
All services in North St. U.C.
at 7:30 p.m.
Preachers
Rev. F. Loebach
Rev. F. Day
Rev. 1,. Royal
Rev. R. Ashton P®lrtecostal
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Choirs
St. George's
Knox
North St.
Social hour after Wed. service.
Offerings for the World Development and Relief Fund.
Sponsored by the Goderich & District Ministerial.
District deaths
- MRS. EVA JANE
JOHNSON
Mrs. Eva Jane Johnson
off 45 St. David Street in
Goderich died suddenly
at her residence on
Wednesday, January 10
at the age of 77.
She was born on
November 7, 1901 in
Stanley Township to
Eliza Jane (Armstrong)
and Edward Boyes.
She lived in Stanley
Township until her
marriage to Wilbert L.
Johnson there on Sep-
tember 3, 1932.
She had lived in
Goderich since her
marriage and Was a
member of Knox
Presbyterian Church.
She is survived by her
husband; two sisters,
Mrs., Frank (Florence)
Fowler of Goderich and
Mrs. Wilmer (Mabel)
Reid •of Bayfield; and
eight nieces and
nephews.
She was predeceased
by one brother, Bert
Boyes.
A funeral service and
committal were held at
Stiles Funeral Home in
Goderich. on Friday,
January 12 at 2 p.m. The
Reverend G.L. Royal
officiated.
Interment was in the
Bayfield Cemetery.
MRS. LAURENA E.
BLOOMFIELD
Mrs. Latirena E.
Bloomfield of Goderich,
died in University
Hospital, London on
Monday, January 8 after
a two month illness at the
age of 72.
She was born in
Goderich on May 30, 1906
to Robert and Martha.
(Willis} Doak.
She was a life-long
resident of Goderich. She
was a member of the
Legion Ladies' Auxiliary
to branch 109 and a
member of Knox
Presbyterian Church.
She was predeceased
by her first husband,
Leonard Grummett, in
1956.
She is survived by her
second husband, W.
Harry Bloomfield; one
daughter, Mrs. Peter
(Shirley) Bakelaar of
London; one sister, Mrs.
Ross (Mabel) Cummings
of Goderich; two
brothers, Ernest Doak of
Asheboro, N.C. and
Arthur (Bucky). Doak of
Sharbot Lake, Ontario;
and one granddaughter.
A . memorial service
Victoria Street United Church
Minister: Rev. John D.M. Wood, B.A.B.D.
Organist and Choir Director: Mrs. J. Snider
MORNING WORSHIP
AND SUNDAY SCHOOL
10:00 A.M. VICTORIA STREET
11:15 A.M. BENMILLER
was held for thp late Mrs.
Bloomfield by the Ladies'
Legion Auxiliary on
Wednesday evening,
January 10.
A funeral service was
held at the McCallum
Funeral Horne at 2 p.m.
on Thursday, January 11.
The Reverend G.L. Royal
officiated. Represen-
tatives of the .Legion'
Ladies' Auxiliary formed
an honor. guard at the
funeral service. -
Interment was in the
Maitland Cemetery,
Goderich.
Pallbearers were Peter
Bakelaar, Alfred
Bloomfield, David'
Brereton,Ross Cum-
mings, Ken Mullen and
Arnold Doak.
SUPERIOR
MEMORIALS
. ESTABLISHED
OVER 30 YEARS
Godertcll Area
Representative
ROBERT McCALLUM •„
11 Cambria Road
Goderich
524-7345
Clinton-Seaforth
Area Representative
MICHAEL FALCONER
153 High Street
Clinton
482-9441
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BAYFIELL) ROAD AT BLAKE STREET •
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All Are Cordially Invited To Join Our Fellowship 1' [
E ANGELISTIC — FUNDAMENTAL
REV. R. BRUBACHER Pastor
10:00 A.M. - FAMILY BIBLE SCHOOL
11:00 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICE
SERMON: "THE HOLY SPIRIT IS GOD"
6:00 P.M. WQRD.OF LIFE CLUB
7:30 P.M. - PREACHING SERVICE
COMING SUN., JAN. 28th to 7:30 P.M.
FILM: "A DISTANT THUNDER"
Wed. 7:30 p.m. Prayer & Bible Study
WELCOME TO THE FRIENDLY CHUA—CH
North Street United Church t .. _.._
The Rev. Ralph` King, B.A., B.D., Minister
Miss' Clare McGowan, Visiting Assistant
Mr, Robert Blackwell, A. Mus., M. Mus.
Director of Music
SUNDAY, JANUARY 21, 1979
9:45 a.m. - Sunday School for Grades 7 and over.Church
School for ages 4 through Grade 6 from worship at 11
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WORSHIP 11 A.M.
The Sacrament of Holy Communion and the Reception Transfer
Members by rans{
a.m.
er
SERMON: "THE FULLNESS OF THE
GOSPEL"
Anthems: Let us Break Bread Together - Spiritual
Praise To The Lord - Klusmeier
A congregational reception for the new memhers will
follow the morning service.
Nursery Facilities Come and worship with us.
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WEEK OF PRAYER SERVICE: 7:30 P.M.
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1, Knox Presbyterian Church
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;THE REV. G.'LOCKHART ROYAL, B.A., M. DIV.Ministerl
THE REV, RONALD C. McCALLUM, Assistant
LORNE H. DOTTERER, Director of Praise
SUNDAY, JANUARY , 1979
Service is at 11:00 a.m21.
Sermon:
"THIS POWER IN DISCIPLESHIP"'
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Annual Meeting: Wednesday, January 24, 7:30 p.m.
Week of Prayer: Sunday through Wednesday, 7:30
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North
Enter to Worship
Street United Church
Depart to Serve
The' first of a series of services Sunday to Wednesday •
evenings, inclusive. See detailed announcement
paper.
f . ST. GEORGE'S CHURCH
elsewhere in this
Rector: The Reverend Robert J. Crocker
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BEREA-BY-THE-WATER
LUTHERAN CHURCH
Gibbons St. at Suncoast Drive
SUNDAY; JANUARY 21, 1979
9:15 A.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR ALL
11:00 A.M. WORSHIP
SERMON: ( i
"WANTED: FISHERMEN" I - You are always welcome at st. George's
,Marvin,L. Barz, Pastor 524-2235 t „
"Preaching peace by JesusChrist: He is Lord of all" (; �.._..�.._.._..�.. „_
Organist -Choirmaster: Joseph B. Herdman
Third Sunday after Epiphany
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January 21, 1979
' 8:30 a.m. Holy Communion
.9:00 a.m. Brotherhood Breakfast
11:00 a..m. Church School and nursery
11:00 a.m. Holy Communion
SERMON: "A Man Under Authority" - St. Matthew 8:9
( 6:15 p.m. Maitland Manor Service
7:30 p.m. Week of Prayer Services begin at North.
Street Church
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Corner of Elgin and Waterloo Streets ? ;
c Pastor: C. Fred Day 3 '
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�1 "SUNDAY AT TEN" A.M. ' i
"Christian Education Hour"
"SUNDAY AT ELEVEN"
Worship Hour
'.'SUNDAY AT SEVEN" P.M.
PASTOR DAY
MINISTERING AT BOTH SERVICES
( ESDAY PRAYER MEETING 8:00 P.M.
'FRIDAY YOUTH MEETING 7:30 P.M.
"COME WITH THE WHOLE FAMILY".
;,FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Montreal Street (near the Square)
Edward J. Anderson, Pastor
Organist. Mrs. Leonard Warr
9:45 A.M. MORNINI'G WORSHIP
11••:00 A.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL
EVERYONE WELCOME
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Sunday school 9:50 a.m.
Classes for all ages
Worship Service 11:00 a.m.
Prayer 6:30.7:00 p.m.
Evangelisfic Service 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Night Prayer and Praise
Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God
Matthew 5:8
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'Huron St. & Walnut St.
G. Clair Safns„ Pastor
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