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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1979-06-14, Page 26PAGE 8A.--GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, JUNE 14, 1979 ..This group of young ladies from Knox Presbyterian Church proudly display gifts they made and presented to shutins on Saturday. The front row includes Angela Larder, Karen Arm- strong, Laurie Dawson, Krista Glen, Jennifer Allen and Susan Armstrong. In the back row is Jane Farrish, Kim Brewer, Lori White, Laura White, Kathy Dunn, Kathy Dawson and Nadja and Kathy Davidson. (photo by Dave Sykes) Huronview News Seniors float won first prize Saturday morning, our choir held a short practice because we were busy preparing our Float Entry for the Clinton Parade. We were all pleased to hear that our float won a first prize. Mrs. Grace Peck, Mrs. Verna Elliott, Miss Margaret Mitchell, Mrs. Dora Buchanan, Mrs. Florence Flood, Mrs. Charlotte Dearing, and Mrs. Hannah Wilson, had entries in the Women's Craft section, the results being four firsts, and a second prize. On Monday afternoon, Brussels United Church Women came to Huronview and put on an excellent program. The chairman was Reverend Eric Le Drew, minister of Brussels United Church. Accompanist on the piano was Mrs. Judy Morton. Christian without reservations BY THE REVEREND C.G. WESTHAVER, DUNGANNON AND NILE UNITED CHURCHES Of all the words in the English language it Elect... • from page 7A among the 12 branches. It was decided to again sponsor the foster child and an invitation to come to Goderich for the 1980 district annual was given by the, president, Mrs. Mary Clairmont. The secretary, Mrs. Richard Buchanan, spoke on The Canadian Save the Children Fund sponsored by Health, Welfare and Education with the national headquarters in Toronto and told about the coin capsules that are available for . plating in stores, banks etc. , The meeting was closed with the Queen. The following is the • slate of officers which was installed: Past President -Mrs. Graham McNee; President -Mrs. William Porter, R.R.2 Goderich; first vice- president -Mrs. Peter Chandler, R.R.3 Wingham; second, vice- president -Mrs. Les Jacklin, Wingham; secretary -treasurer -Mrs. Richard Buchanan, R.R.5 Goderich; assistant secretary -Mrs. Bert McCreath, R.R.2 Goderich; curator -Mrs. .) Alice Scott, R.R.1 Belgrave; assistant curator -Mrs. Ivan Wightman, R.R,1 Belgrave; public relations officer -Mrs. Nbrman Coultes, R.R.5 Wingham; auditors -Mrs. Donald Riehl, Goderich, and Mrs. Allan Schram, Goderich; district delegate -Mrs. William Porter; alternate district delegate -Mrs. Peter Chandler, R.R.3 Wingham; Federation representative -Mrs. Graham McNee, Dungannon; alternate Federation represen- tative -Mrs. Richard Buchanan, R.R.6 Goderich; conveners of standing committees — Agriculture and Canadian Industries -Mrs. Robert Peck, R.R.3 Blyth; Citizenship and World Affairs -Mrs. Robert Powell, Wingham; Education and Cultural Activities -Mrs. Bert Shobbrook, Lon- desboro; Family and Consumers Affairs -Mrs. Luella McGowan, Myth; and Resolutions -Mrs. Leona Lockhart, Clinton. might seem that the most inconsequential is the word "but". ' In grammar it is known as a conjunction, a "joining word", setting two clauses over against one another, the second clause being always much weightier than the first. A little reflection will show how powerful is this tiny word "but" and with what devastating effect we often use it. For instance, note the fifth chapter, verse one, of the second book of Kings where it is said: "Naaman, captain of the host of the king of Syria, ,was a great man with his master and honourable ... he was also a mighty man ° in valour, but he was a leper." This latter is the real statement the writer wished to make, the first part being mere prelude. How much gossip proceeds in this fashion. "Smith is a good fellow", we say, "but he treats his wife badly, he is a poor manager of money, he can't leave booze alone." The real impact of the statement is in, what follows the word "but" and is the speakers real message which he tries to tone down by starting out with something com- plimentary. And with what'relish it is spoken! The quality of our Chirstianity is revealed in a similar manner. _. Near the end of the ninth chapter of 'Luke's. gospel we meet the would-be disciple who says to the Master: "Lord, I will follow thee but --." We too have our "buts" where Christian discipleship is concerned. Like the man in this passage from St. Luke we are "all for" Christianity: - "Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest." But soon the reser- vations appear. Lord, I will follow you but don't expect me to be in church every Sunday: you know that I work hard all week and I need relaxation and change and my favourite spor- ts." "Lord, I will follow you but don't expect too great a share in my income." "I believe in the fellowship of the church but please, not the local church, you know I can't stand the in-group that runs it." We can be eloquent with Christian sentiments and applaud Christian principles in general but Minister's study in particular applications of these we back away. "I believe in loving my neighbour but not on this -street." "I believe in honesty but everybody cheats the government." "I believe in truth- fulness but you have to get on in the world: you can't be hung-upon religion." "I believe in the equality of all races but if it means giving a larger place to French- Canadians in government and spreading their language over the country, that is where I draw the line. "This type of cynicism has been enshrined in a motto: "Sure, I love mankind, it's people I can't stand." By the time we have qualified our statement with the word "but" we have watered down our avowed principle and revealed how little it really plays a part in our life. For what we believe is not what we say but what we do. Because there is frequently such a gap between what we profess and what we practise, we lose our credibility as Christians. As a certain minister once proclaimed in- ' nocently: "We are sliding to hell on our buts." , Regardless of our lip service to Christian ideals, the real crunch comes when we have to respond to a particular situation, when we come down to "specifics." The late„ C.S. Lewis says in one of his books: "Don't let me hear this pious talk about loving our neighbour unless we are willing to love our barber." • Why Lewis singled out "our barber" is difficult to say. Rarely are per- sons in the barbering business anything other than genial, friendly persons. (My father spent his life in this profession). Lewis, with his keen mind and skill in assessing contemporary. Christianity, was simply wanting to expose our common tendency For Wedding Banquets Funeral Designs, Green Plants, Hanging Plants and Pots, plus a full line of Fresh, Silk and Dried Flowers head for... SMITH'S FARM :& GARDEN CENTRE PHONE 524-8761 EVENINGS 124.7243 and the "IN... •110it � hG0apT1ONS FOR AL OC 0y0 82 South St. Goderich toward hypocrisy: our failure to bring our pious platitudes down to the individual level. Jesus once • said to a demented man whom he restored to sanity: "Go home and tell what great things the Lord has done for you." I recall a young woman. in a former pastorate who told me that there was no use in her accepting membership in the church and espousing Christianity as long as she had to live at home • with her family. We may conclude that Christianity is for heaven. but we land in trouble when we try to bring it down to earth. Yet this is -- just where the great Founder of our faith wanted it to begin: "Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven." We may also conclude that Christ was harsh, a hard taskmaster whenhe refused to accept. disciples with their "ifs" and "buts." A surgeon is also harsh when he insists on cutting out of our bodies of- fensive growths or potentially harmful tissue. But such is a means of restoring and renewing the flow of life and health. We are ministers would prefer to offer to people a Christianity "without tears." So often, what we do offer in our church membership or con- firmation classes, is "Christianity in six (or eight) easy lessons." So often, people con- tract into religion as they contract into insurance: they fail to read the fine print. They are more anxious for the benefits than the obligations. We are not permitted to set the terms on which we will serve the Lord or out out when the going becomes difficult. We must be prepared to be tested at any little nagging and irritating points without using the word "but" as an escape hatch for the only Christianity the Master will recognize, is a Christianity without reservations. SAT/SAY YOe/R NEEDS W. J. Denomme FLOWER SHOP Phone 524-8132 DAY OR NIGHT Agent for 24 -hr. FILM DEVELOPING SUPERIOR MEMORIALS ESTABLISHED • OVER SO YEARS Goderich Area Representative ROBERT McCALLUM 11 Cambria Road Goderich 524-7345 Clinton-Seaforth Area Representative . MICHAEL FALCONER 153 High Street Clinton 482-9441 Goderich & District Big Brothers' Association 1 would like to volunteer to be a BIG BROTHER 1 understand that I will be contacted by a member of the Big Brothers' staff. NAME 1 am a mother of a fatherless U boy(s) and would like to know more about BIG BROTHERS AGE OCCUPATION HOME ADDRESS PHONE (RES.) (BUS.) Signature (Please send to) BOX 382 GODERICH, ONT. Members of the Sing Along Quartet were Betty Campbell, Nelva Scott, Sarah Stephenson and Barbara McCutcheon. Square dancers were Irene Richmond, Gert Kellin.gton, Betty Campbell, Donelda Pearson, Nora Stephenson, Fran Bremner, and Barb McCutcheon. Mrs. Betty Graber sang two solos. A reading was given by Betty McCutcheon. The Hymn Sing featured the Quartet. Heather Morton favoured us by playing a piano selection. Reading was by Sarah Stephen- son. Wednesday' afternoon was the Huronview Bazaar and Bake Sale which was well attended. The flowers that decorated the hall were very kindly donated by Mrs. Mary Haugh. A very special "Thank You". Special congratulations go out to Mrs. Mary Ross who celebrated her 90th birthday this past Monday, at the home of her daughter Mrs. Lorne • Brown. Several Huronview residents were in attendance. Mrs. Ross was also the lucky winner of a cup and saucer - at a recent draw at Brucelea Haven Nursing Home. (Walkerton). Huronview would like to welcome Mr. Stanley Stephen, Mr. Andrew Houston from Seaforth, Obituary EMILY GOODFELLOW Miss Emily Goodfellow died at Maitland Manor on June 7, 1979, at the age of 88. She was born in Hastings County on December 17, 1890 to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Good- fellow. The funeral was Saturday, June 9 at McCallum Funeral Home, with the Reverend Ronald C. McCallum officiating. Interment was in Maitland Cemetery, Goderich. Mrs. Edna Cantelon from Clinton, also Mr. Stanley Jackson who is in on Vacation Care. Remember June 17-23 is Senior Citizens Week. Come and visit with us. and Insulate U.F. Foom & Fiber Insulation Serving Huron County 15 years COMPARE...CONTACT STEWART'S ALUMINIUM & INSULATION 201 HMro fl'_$. Gndnrith 524-8821 Your Invitation to Attend Our Special Anniversary Services, Sunday, June 17th FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH (Montreal Street near Square) GUEST SPEAKER: kr. Frederick T. Dillard Sura Baptist Church, London SPECIAL MUSIC BY: Goderich Choir - Directed by Mrs. Warr Pastor Anderson and Family TWO SERVICES: MORNING 9:45 EVENING 7:30 BEREA-BY-THE-WATER 1 1. LUTHERAN CHURCH i Gibbons St. at Suncoast Drive L ' Sunday, June 17, 1979 i 9:15 Sunday School & Bible Classes i j i 10:30 Worship 1 j SERMON: "FATHER: PRIEST IN THE HOME" i Marvin L. Bari, Pastor 524.2235 j "Preaching peace by Jesus Christ: He is Lord of all" (3 i Acts 10:36 tT • c Bethel Pentecostal Tabernacle Affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada Corner of Elgin and Waterloo Streets Pastor: C. Fred Day SUNDAY AT TEN "Christian Education Hour" For the Entire Family - Come! SUNDAY AT ELEVEN "Morning Worship Hour" Father's Day theme and fathers involved 'SUNDAY AT SEVEN "Congregational and Choir Singing" Today's Messages by the Pastor Sunday School Picnic June 23rd Choir Concert, June 24th • CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH BAYFIELD ROAD AT SLAKE STREET EVANGELISTIC — FUNDAMENTAL REV. R. BRUBACHER Pastor 10:00 A.M. - FAMILY BIBLE SCHOOL 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. REV. JOHN HILL, London Music by MR. ANO MRS. DON BRUBACHER 6 P.M. •Word of Life Club Wed., 8 p.m. Mid -week service A WARM WELCOME AWAITS YOU 1 L I�risti�alt �Zrfnrtttrl Lllitrcil Services held each Sunday at Robertson Meniorial School ? . i Knox Presbyterian Church THE REV. G. LOCKHART ROYAL, B.A., M. DIV.Ministei THE REV. RONALD C. McCALLUM, Assistant ( ( LORNE 14. DOTTERER, Director of Praise SUNDAY, JUNE 17 i ( OUTDOOR SERVICE & CONGREGATIONAL PICNIC {. HARBOUR RK )) / 11:00 a.m.PA I SUNDAY SCHOOL SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Special Music (Please Bring a Chair) Come to Worship and Depart„to Serve (In the event of rain - Church edifice North Street United Church 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, JUNE 17, 1979 CAMP MENESE 1"UNG SERVICE 11 A.M. WORSHIP Bring your lawn chairs The accent will be on music, led by the orchestra } Children ages 4 ant over remain with their parents for the service MEDITATION: "MAKING THE MOST OF k YOUR BEST", , Lunch will be served in the dining hall following the service. A collection will be received at the serving counter to defray expenses. A congregational recreation time will follow the meal. 1 You are invited to remain for this program. t Nursery Facilities Come and worship with us bo0avasee.ave.a J • THE SALVATION ARMY ti 10:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Listen to CKNX Radio Sunday at 10:30 a.m. for the "Back to God Hour" 544-9084 .1e.1ee1..4•e-,.........O.e.1•..-s-..'-6,a•1.e.Ya ; 0 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH June 17 at 9:48 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY SERVICE Guest Speaker: Rev. F. T. Jillard, London Special Music Please come and bring a friend 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 Huron St. & Walnut St. Matthew 5:8 G. Clair Sams , Pastor 524-27B5 1 Victoria Street United Church IFi WATERLOO ST. S. 524-9341 WHY NOT ATTEND CHURCH ? 9:45 A.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL 11:00 A.M. FAMILY WORSHIP 7:00 P.M. PRAISE & TESTIMONY (The hand of God in the Heart of Goderich) Officers Lieutenant & Mrs. Neil Watt All Are Cordially Invited To Join Our Fellowship ST. GEORGE'S CHURCH Rector: The Reverend Robert J. Crocker Organist -Choirmaster: Joseph B. Herdman First Sunday after Trinity 8:30 a.m. Holy Communion 9:00 a.m. Brotherhood Breakfast 10:45 a.m. Cars leave church 11:00 Outdoor Service: Folk Mais (at the barn) Parish Picnic, Point Farms Provincial Park 2:00 p.m, Christ Church, Port Albert, dedication of Hayden Memorial Window. Luncheon following - You are always welcome at St. George's - June 17th, 1979 L.,...............,_.......................................„,,................,„..........., Minister: Rev. John D.M. Wood, B.A.B.D. Organist and Choir Director: Mrs. J. Snider MORNING WORSHIP 10:00 a.m. VICTORIA STREET Nursery available 11:15 a.m. Benmiller Service �gg and 1 ic