The Goderich Signal-Star, 1972-10-12, Page 230
ibm the
Minister's
Study
Rev. Peter G. St: Dee
Sethi Pentecostal Tebereacle
When :bereavement comes
"Anel the king was much
moved, and went up to the
chamber over the, gate, and
w ; and as he' went, thus he
id, 0 " my. son Absalom, my
son, my son Absalom! would
God I had died for Thee, 0 Ab
.salom, my son, my son!" (L
SAMUEL 18:33)
Such is the cry wrung from
- the -heart -of a marl hit • by the-
-sledgehammer
he-
-sled e,
lramm r �"
g' a bi'o�► `br
bereavement some 3,000 years
ago.
When a loved one dies there is
little anyone can say in a ser-
mon, or prayer,' or poem, or per-
sonal conversation- or in an act
that will take away the reality
of the' loss. Society has devised
some ways of trying to hide it,
and well-meaning friends may
try to disguise it with distracting
words of sentimental theology.
The best ' reaction In
bereavement is usually to face
the stark reality -- the joy of
mutual day:to-day involvement.
with ,the loved one has ceased,
and it is a time for weeping
tears unashamed.
It is important that we know--
how
nowhow to come through our
bereavement, however. They can
become a snare and render us
unfit 'for useful living. Protrac-
ted, morbid grief can shut us off
•from our -prima-ry source of-hel ,
WHEN BEREAVEMENT
COMES,' RECOGNIZE CER-
TAIN BARRIERS TO CON-
SOLATION, IF THEW` EXIST:,
(a) Guilt may be one barrier. It
is so ' easy to take people for
granted, especially those nearest
to us. We hurt others or deny
them the fullness of our love, of-
ten unawares. Or we rationalize
our miserliness in understan-
ding and affection, blaming it
,,on circumstances or job
pressures, etc. In love, as in life
generally, now is the time of
salvation; but , we, say later.
Then when, death` takes the
loved one, it is too late for that
earthly relationship to be built
which could • have brought real
joy.
(b) A second possible barrier
to consolation may be resent-
ment. "Why did . this have to
happen to me?" expresses it.
Sometimes this is a good
question, and the questioner is
capable of giving the answer to
the question, and too often the
wrong answers are given. Wee
cannot lay everything at God's
door with a pious, or resentful
reference to `God's will. When"
the bereaved blame God for the
tragedy they cut off the main
source of strength beyond the
tragedy.
WHEN BEREAVEMENT
COMES, KNOW THE COM -
a`
t" FORT. O• F GOD: We are prone
to snake the -word "comfort" a
synonym for pity, or "soothe,"
or "make comfortable" or
„ "wiper of eyes.", PaulL wrote to
the Corinthians, "Praise be to
God ... the God of all comfort,"
The word breaks into two parts.
"Com" means "with" and "for-
tus" means "strong". To be
comforted is to be strengthened:
with `The 1-'oly Splrlt is
referred to as our "Comforter",
or "paracfete" the one who
• .. stands by one's side to en-
cdurage, to strengthen, to give
confidence. The, comfort of God
is the strength that comes frorp
being°with. God.
When bereavement comes, in
addition to the • above men-
tioned, give yourself to be an in-
strument of God: s use. Submit
your life to God's will and way,
and thus the life of your beloved
will be memorialized and your
life will be radiant in or
Father's world.
How shall we honor them,
Our deathless Dead?
With' strew of laurel' and the
''Stately tread?
With blaze of banners
brightening overhead?
Nay, not alone ' these, cheaper
praises bring:
They will not have this easy
honoring:— —
How keep their
memories alive?
In, him who feels their, passion
they survive!
How shall "we honor them, our
deathless dead?
Flatter their souls with deeds
and all is said!
Octogenarian
Club
if you know of sotft on
who will be celebrat ' g
an 80th birthday or better
in the near future and.
would like to have his or
her name mentioned in
this column, please
telephone 524-8331 giving
the ' name, address, age
and birthday of the
celebrant.
There is absolutely no
charge for this service -
04 t+ %re ,.leased �to�.:::,
hear. from al of you.
mighty
Comrnunity
Mental Health
your business
The growing acceptance of'the
influence of the environment on
mental health ... both personal
and collective .... makes it essen-
tial that we examine the health
facilities in our community.
These include all the health,
siicial, recreation and personal
services which are available in
our community e.g. doctors, nur-
ses, teachers, ministers,
hospitals, social agencies,
associations, and municipal
councils.
Is there a difference between
psychiatry and community
psychiatry?' Is man independent
or inter -dependent? Is optimum
happiness , only achieved by
being a member of a worthwhile.
group? Can the environment be
manipulated in a way that will
improve health ' and reduce
stress in this modern speedy
age? Today, many individuals
can only be treated by involving
the family in which he lives. Is
this sufficient or should one .
involve the immediate
community.
There will be an opportunity
to learn more about community • '
mental health on Tuesday, Oc-
tober 17th when several eminent
speakers will be at Goderich
Psychiatric Hospital. The panel
includes:
Dr. M. Lemieux, Medical
Director, Hamilton Psychiatric
Hospital, Dr. L. Tauber,
%scholo:ist Hamilton
Psychiatric ospita , Sy."
Mountain, - Program Director,
Wore t4. Alie of Wracks
llfeere re of , Costar .Doctor
Lucknow doctor's book reviewed
.BY WILLIAM VICTOR. JOHN-
STON
Fitzhenry and Whiteside, 212
.pages, $6.95
From the Globe'+& Mail
This isa_ distinguished_ book.
It contains no hint of
apologetics for the medical
profession and it is no mere
smarmy story of • t, ovable
country doctor. a past
generation r 'although Dr ohn-
ston was just such a doctor `' nd
even drove a faithful Mode; T.
He has served all his working
life in the village of Lucknow in
one of :t e• famous snow belts of
h.
our province. "But, far- Froin
becoming sunk in rural ob-
scurity this very special country
doctor kept up his self-critical,
inquisitive and completely
dedicated interest in , his
profession. At the same time he
became more and • more
dedicated to the principle, that a
doctor must be concerned about
sick people themselves, more
"whole -people oriented". than
"disease -oriented.'.'
author .makes it clear that he
did not set out to write an
autobiography buta book about
medicine. Fortunately, although
he has succeeded admirably in
,his aim,, his medical lore is in-
variably related to his
inimitable experience.
He began practicing' in 1924
"shortly before there was -'insulin
for the diabetic or liver extract
for pernicious anemia and long
before any of the antibiotics."
,There were no stopper -or starter
drugs - pills for slowing you,
down or pepping you up ; no
pills to control fertility.
A book written to show the
advance of medical knowledge
illustrated by case histories can
be -.,,difficult and depressing
reading. But not this° book. Dr.
Johnston (wtio has served as
president of the Ontario Medical
Association ,and helped found
the College of Family
Physicians of Canada) lived and
worked among people. He tells
the history of his district with a
style and brevity which local
historians would,. be well ''to
study.
former. Goderich man
returns to preach
at home congregation
The Rev. Robert Bisset
returns to Knox Church next,
Sunday, • October 15, for the
138th Anniversary Service of the
Congregation.
Admitting that his book is a
"narrative of my life and the life Robert Bisset is the son of Mr.
and Mrs. Robert Bisset, Warren
of my time as a doctor," • the
0 MINUTES
MIDI? IRE , BIBLE
SY CORNELIUS R. STAM PRES.
UERUAN RULE . SOCIETY
.CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60635
LET IT GET YOU DOWN
"For • this cause I bow my feeling 'sure that the Lord
knees unto the Father of our would see him through.
Lord • Jesus Christ (Eph. It "is good for us to get
3:14). down on our knees before God.
When adversity strikes, the There is no attitude'" more ap-
world keeps telling us: "Don't propriate to the .redeemed sin-'
let' it get you down," but be- ner. And as we pray, often •
lievers' in the Lord Jesus falteringly..... .
Christ have learned .that it is "The Spirit also helpeth
good to let troubles;: and; l:iffi- our :infirmities; for we know
culties get them. down - down not what -we should pray for a
on their knees. . we ought: but the Spirit Him-
. A native •evangelist In self maketh intercession fqr
Africa sat outside' his hut' dig": 'us with 6roaneii6s which can-
couraged and unhappy. Trouble not be uttered. .
and disappointment had brought "And He that searchett.the
"great coldness" into his hearts knoweth what is the
* heart and he seemed ready to rthe mind of the Spirit, be
give up. The Lord, he felt, had cause He maketh intercession
utterly forsaken him. for the saints according to the
As he sat there, though. of. God: ,
his little girl ,kept nudging him "And we know that all
and saying: ''Daddy; go inside things work together for good
and pray." to them that love God,.to them
Finally it worked! The evan-who are the called according
gelist went inside, poured histo His purpose" (Rom. 8:26
heart out to God and arose28)
Western Ontario . Therapeutic
Community Hostel, London„
Miss Shirley Holloway, M.S.W.,
Oxford Mental Health Centre,
Woodstock, Miss Sandra
Malabar, Supervisor, Public
Health Nursing, ,Goderich.
Dr. M.F. Conlon, Medical
Superintendent at the hospital,
will be the moderator• for the
day. Early registration is
requested as seating is limited.
The workshop will commence at
9 a.m. and conclude -at ap-
proximately 4 p.m. The
registration fee is $3 and this in-
cludes lunch and coffee. Many
have already registered and
they include- visitors from
Hamilton, Utica New York, and
London.'
GET RESULTS
GODERICH
GODERICH NO. I
By Colleen Spence
The third meeting of Goderich
I 4-H Club was. held at Mrs.
McIlwain's home on Highway
21 on October 3.
The meeting started with the
4-H Pledge and then dug into
business. During business,
Achievement Day was discussed
and whitt member's would do for
the last meeting. A skit was
planned for Achievement' Day
and a buffet for the last
meeting.
The girls talked about fish,
flesh and fowl. Later that
evening. some of the girls
liif Bei`' "=' gal tt i ,--whiph-.-
was enjoyed thoroughly.
Rev. Cleve Winger "Pt,UP Gerry Chambers
& his trumpet
at
WestfieId. Fellowship 'Hour at 2 p.rn.
a.
Huron Men's Chapel, Auburn at 8p.m.
.
PLUS SONG EVANGELIST ••
}
PAUL D. MULLEN BROTHER OF DEVERNE
OF FORT FAIRFIELD, MAINE—WESLEYAN ,METHODIST.SONG EVANGELIST
Conte and Bring nor Friends
For Night of IMeslc'
AT
Westfield Fellowship Hour, Wed. Night, Oct. 18 at' 8
Or '
Huron Men's Chapel, Auburn,Thurs.Night,Oct.1 9 at 8
"Evil Prevail* When Good Mint do Nothl
Street, and has been since Sep-
tember, 1960, the Minister of the
congregations of Avonton and
Motherwell,-Avonbank, near
Stratford. During his maturing
years he was active in young
people's work and the choir..
He attended the University of
Toronto and his theological
work was taken at Presbyterian
College, Montreal. He
graduated and was ordained in
1955, From 1953 to 1955 he was
the student Minister. of St. An-
drew's East, Quebec. From 1955
to 1960 he was Minister at
Three Hills, Alberta.
Knox Presbyterian : Church,
derieh; Wa fouYided-in I�9� 5-�-`h--
bv The Rev. William Proudfoot
and some local interested
Presbyterians. The -first settled
Minister was The Rev.: Alexan-
der MacKenzie •in the Fall of
1835 and he remained Pastor of
congregations in the Town of
Goderich, the .Townships of
Goderich, Tuckersmith and
Stanley until 1846.
Mr`. Bisset will preach on
"The Divine Now" based on they,
:3rd Chapter of Revelation. The
service will be conducted by the
Minister, The Rev. G,L.,,Royal,
`and special music will be
presented by - the Knox Church
choirs under the ' director' of
' C"ameron;' Director' of
Praise.
Medical men theee days have
achieved a poor image - a word
Dr. Johnston rightly 'deplores,
with his sharp sense of style and
fitness. But after reading •thi
book it becomes clear that by no
means all doctors are • unaware
of the blots on their profession.
Here is one who not only does
not. hesitate ko criticize
professional associations such as
the Canadian Medical
Associatioh and the e0ntario
Medical. Association, but can
even casually admit that
"Osteopaths are+ well-trained
doctors."' !, At one point Dr. John-
ston regularly referred. patients
to an osteopath after having
himself failed with different
s ° -fmanipulation. I vied-'
e o e
n
t�
him what he could do for such
sprains and felt let down in this
by my µteachers."
With similar detachment, and
always with complete honesty,
the author ,tackles problems
such.as suicide, alcoholism, drug
addiction, abortion and
psychosomatic, neurotic and
psychotic disorders. There is no
dogmatism, no preaching.
Everything has been carefully'
thought 'out and closely obser-
ved from his own experience and
the work of other doctors.'
It is inevitable that, when he
ends 'his story with some
suggestions for his fellow prac-
titioners and the, public at large,
Dr. Johnston's words should be
absorbed with more than usual
respect. He has dealt, so
humanely, and' in an unusually
professional writing style, with
his lifetime of dedication to the
best principles of healing, that
il^- . is•° ob'eaves..alegaey¢o a
one special quality • which has
never deserted him in his long
career - hope.
QOPERICH SIGN
IN<1IT .HOW�E`
a
Rev. Peter Bt.'Don ooridu
'' the funeral service, on Monday
for tine late Ernest Howe .of
Goderich and formerly of Sun-
derfand, England' who rdie at
Alexandra Marine and: General
Hospital following a two -Week
illness. He was 80 years of age.
Born on June 18, 1892 to Mr.
and Mrs, Edward Howe at Sun;
'Berland; England, he lived' ,n
that community until coining to
Goderich about one year ago„
Mr. Howe served with " the
British Army Engineers during
the First World War and was a
minister in the Independent
Methodist , Church of England.
He was an •adherent of Bethel
Pentecostal Tabernacle. -,
Mr. Howe w predeceased
o asp d by
his wife, the former Elizabeth
m --
.: $et . � .�wla- d ;ls l�
urviv cl
and< r e.
{ a n
by one daughter Edna (Mrs.
Jack Pollock) of Goderich. He is
also survived by two 'grand-
�.children, Elizabeth `(Mrs. Byron
Holmes) of Calgaryi and Arleata
(Mrs. Robert Patterson)- of.
Goderich.
Services were conducted from
the Stiles Funeral Home and
Bethel Pentecostal Tabernacle
followed by interment in the
Veteran's Plot at Maitland
Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Dennis Fin -
cher, Farrish ' Moffatt, John
Wray, Ray Robinson, Fred
Richardson and Phillip
Breckles. •
MRS. E.M. THURLOW
Rev. G.L. Royal conducted
the funeral service for Mrs. Ella
M. Thurlow last Tuesday from
the McCallum Funeral. Home.
Nsrriaon Getter**, Township
the lived *ere until. +'i
°Ooderkh 31 years go. She ie
sure*Yed by ,her husband John
Iaoxge Thurlow.
Mrs, Thurlow w*a * term ,
of Knox Presbyterian Church
and the 'Blnewate °Chapter
of the Order of'he a rn Stara
She 15 survive by, sons• John
Goderieh and Pyle of Calgary'
and a daughter Mrs. Lee (Ruth)
,Ga ' V c ,: was- ....._rasa of an eaves � a
predeceasedt''hy one son 3ruee In
1952.; . •
She is also survived by three
sisters, Mrs. Annie Proctor of
Clinton, Mrs. Florence. William-,
son of Vancouver and Mrs,
Irene Townshend of • Guderaich,
Township, as well as four gran-,
dchildren.
Interment at Maitland
Cemetery folloiyed the service..
Pallbearer w
�.-Yew Al,..rI•��I�::
Cyril Proctor, William Tows,-
shend, Philip Presant, Herbert
Taylor and Larry Thurlow.
An Eastern Star 'Memorial
Service was ' held Monday
evening at the Funeral Home.
MRS. ANNIE WILSON
Rev. G.L. Royal conducted
the .funeral service last Thur-
sday for Mrs Annie Wilson who
died at Huronview October 3-
following a lengthy illness. She
was the former, Annie
McClenaghen.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. James
McClenaghen in Ireland -slip
married Joseph D. Wilson who
predeceased her in 1958. She . '
had been a resident of Goderich
since 1930. She was a member of
Knox Presbyterian Church. '
' Funeral service was conduc-
m-rurieral
Home. Pallbearers were Harold
Gauley, Robert Gauley, Charles
Larder Ron Goddard, Raymond
Young and Clayton E ward.
WILLIAMS
CEMETERY
MEMORIALS
And Inscriptions
Stratford - Ontario
Bob McCallum
Representative
65 Montreal St., Goderich
'e'S24213'45' ` '
SIINDA Y
SERVICES
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
(paptist Convention of Ontario and Quebec)
MONTREAL STREET near The Square
REV. W. H. McWHINNIE
Organist: Mr. Frank Bissett
10:00 a.m.—Sunday School
11:15 a.m.—Morning Worship
-This Church has an Evangelistic and Missionary Vision.
.COME AND WORSHIP WITH US-•
WESLEY MEMORIAL CHURCH
THE FREE METHODIST CHURCH
Park`St. at Victoria
H. ROSS NICHOLLS, Pastor
10 a.m.: Sunday School
11:00 a.m.—Worship
7:00 p.m.—Evening Service
WELCOME
BAYFIELD ROAD AT BLAKE STREET
EVANGELISTIC — FUNDAMENTAL
REV. R. BRUBACHER, Pastor
'Church 5244445 Residence '524-949/
10:00 A.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL
11:00 a.m.—WORSHIP SERVICE
7:30 P.M.—Pastor Ken Bistretzan of Preston
Will Preach n. u.
WED., 8 p.m.—Prayer Meeting
WELCOME TO THE FRIENDLY CHURCH
_ Knox __.P-resItyterian Church-
THE REV. G. LOCKHART ROYAL, B.A., Minister
THE REV. RONALD C. McCALLUM, Assistant
WILLIAM M. CAMERON, Director of Praise
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1972
moo a.m.--Sunday School
11:00 a.m.—Divine Worship •
Sermon: "THE DIVINE,.NOW"
(Nursery and Junior Congregation)
1835 ANNIVERSARY 1972
Guest Ministee: The Rev. Hobert Bisset
7:00 p.m. ---Young People's Sslciety
Enter to Worship A Depart to Serve
dra General and Marine
ospital after a lengthy illness.
S ie ,was 75 years of age.
Born March 30, 1897 to Mr.
and Mrs. Thomas (Stirling)
T. PRYDE SON
CLINTON—EXETER—SEAFORTH- GODERICH
Memorials
Markers
and
Cemetery
LetteriegT
Frank Mcllwain
524-9465
200 Gibbons St.
Reg: J. -Bell
45 Cambria Rd. S.
524-7464
COME' TO A GROWING SUNDAY SCHOOL. IF YOU lD A
RIDrWE HAVE A BUS.
Bethel Pentecostal Tabernacle
• Affiliated with the, Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada
CORNER OF ELGIN AND WATERLOO STS.,
REV. PETER G. ST. DON, Pastor
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1972
10:00 a.m.—SUNDAY SCHOOL
11:00 a.1.—WORSHIP SERVICE
7:00 p.m—EVENING SERVICE
Tuesday, '8:00' p.m. --Bible Study and Prayer
Friday, 8:00 p.m.—Youth Nite.
For turther, information about 'church services call 524-8506.
Men do not need to be instructed how to pray in the midst of
battle.
ST. GEORGES CHURCH
Sunday, October 15, 1972
20th Sunday $ter Trinity
Holy Communion 'at 8:30 a.m.
NO CONFIRMATION CLASS
Holy Communion and Sermon at 11 a.m.
Sunday School and Nursery at 11 a.m.
The Rev. Wm. Craven at both services.
Organist -Choirmaster: Mr. Paul C. Baker
F.R.C.O., L.R.A.M., A.R.C.M.
Rector: The Rev. G.G. Russell, B.A., B.D.
oitir ree lilted Church
HOUSE OF FRIENDSHIP REV. LEONARD .WARR
10:00 a.m.—Bible School For All Grades
,,_ 11:15-a.m.--Worships;
Sermon: "THE PERSON GOD MEANT YOU TO BE"
BENMILLER UNITED CHURCH
10 A.M. Worship Service & Bible School
--W—E•--L�-C—O—M-,� E --
Mrs. J. Snider
Victoria St. Organist
& Choir Director
Mrs. Leonard Warr,
Benmilleer Pianist -
& Chair Director
NorfIrStreet1Jnite4T(hUrcJr'-r.
REV. ROBERT L. RAYMONT
SUNDAY, OCTOBER • 15; 1972
9:45 a.m.-10 year-olds ind over
11:00 a.m.—Bables to 9 year olds
11:00 a.m.--.Morning Worship
TODAY' 13 A SPECIAL EVENT IN' ME LIFE OF OUR
CONGREGATION. WE HOPE ALL .OF OUR PEOPLE WILL
WANT TO BE `PRESENT.. a ^
Guest Trumpeter: MR. JIM FORD
W-s-.-0•Mj
Warn* H. Dotterel i Director of Music
Mies Clare Mcflowsf-A91r1$t*nt. Vliltor•,