The Goderich Signal-Star, 1985-05-29, Page 9intliegailisaamismaisagenemanisioaliztiELIGION
We are victims of ourselves
REV ROBERT 0. BALL
NORTH STREET UNITED CHURCH
How surely and how frequently we are the
victims of ourselves. This is most evident in
the selfish way we take the gifts of life for
- granted. Not until we are bereft of any one
Of life's blessings, do we become acutely
aware of this truth.
I have a friend, who for medical and
therapeutic reasons must be silent for
several weeks. This is a necessary process
to protect and heal some vocal chords. I
have never had to do that. I take for granted
my ability to speak and communicate my
thoughts whenever I want. And, I can only
imagine, though not very realistically, how
desperately lonely such an experience must
be; how frustrating to hear a telephone ring,
and not be able to answer it; to have so-
meone speak to you and be unable to reply;
Kenyan
missionary
speaks to
Arthur Circie
President Sandi Davidson welcomed
everyohe 'to the Arthur Circle Auxiliary
meeting held May 13 in Knox Church.
Lisa Steckle, classical guitarist, played
Suite in D minor and Lagrima. '
Betty Helesic read the roll . call and
minutes of the past meeting, followed by the
treasurer's report by Hazel McCreath. She
reported that the 150th anniversary plates
are quickly being sold, but there are many
mugs available.
Lisa again delighted her audience when
she pldyed Saltarello. She was thanked by
Leona Jermyn. Jean Carruthers played for
a sing song led by Grace Cameron.
Davidson thanked everyone who took part
in the anniversary meeting of Huron
Presbyterial that was held at Knox Church
May 8. Over 125 women were present for the
Anniversary cake cutting.
Margaret Creamer and her group took
charge of the remainder of. the meeting.
"Happy the Home" was sung and Margaret
read a poem "Let's Preserve Family Life"
and "Silver Threads of Patience.'.
Margaret introduced Rev. Dr. Paul
Vaughan, a missionary who was a teacher
in Kenya, Africa and who is a Bible teacher
and counsellor. He talked on family life
(past, present and future) in Kenya and
sang some Kenyan songs and taught the
group a song. Several' curios were passed
around. Rev. Vaughan closed with prayer.
The next meeting will be held June 17 at
Grace Cameron's cottage.
GLOUSHER-DEVEAU
Stewart Glousher and Sharon Deveau both
of Goderich were married on May 25 at
LoIndesboro United Church. Rev. Dave
Snihur officiated. The groom is the son of
Wilmer and Norma Glousher of
Londesboro and the bride is the daughter of
Eugene and Florence Deveau of Mayflower,
Nova Scotik, Matron of honor was the
groom's sister, Barbara Hodgins of
Vanastra. Glenyce McClinchey of Auburn
was the bridesmaid. Soloist was Bill Jewitt
of Londesboro and organist was Lisa Duizer
of t rrnd+~srhoro. Ptarray modd>rgetGoderter
was the best man and Kim Hodgins of
Vanastra, a brother-in-law of the groom,
was the usher. A wedding reception was
held amara Recreation Centre.T'be'
newlyweds honeymooned in eastern Ontario
and will make their home in Goderich.
(Frank Phillips photo)
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MINISTER'S STUDY
to receive a gift, and suppress the natural
response of joy and gratitude:
When this experience happens to one who
daily and consistently reaches out to bring
joy and happiness to others, it raises again
in my mind that nagging notion that in life;
too many things are unfair.
This notion is heightened by the reality of
life in the sounds we do hear from others
around us. Indeed, when we are honest
about it, dreadful sounds often come from
our own lips,
How unfair it seems when those who
speak graciously and speak good words to
the world around them are silenced, while
th9rs use the same gift of speech to hurt, to
s�ppreead rumour, or to slander friends. What
a waste of God's gifts to hear youth (who
learn from adults) trying to out -vulgar each
other through loud obscenities in our public
streets. What a waste too, when husband
ande, parent and child, employer and
employ. 'e, withhold words of affirmation,
praise, caring, and love, in favour of
ridicule, criticism, or complaint.
It's the abuse of one of God's gifts to us
that makes necessary the ancient prayer of
confession, .( paraphrased) "we have left un-
said those things which we ought to have
said, we have said those things which we
ought not to have said, .. Lord have mer-
cy.,,
The Book of Proverbs leaves us with a
classic line: A W RD FITLY SPOKEN IS
LIKE APPLES F GOLD IN A SETTING
OF SILVER.
-Two sesquicentennial trees were planted on the grounds of Knox Presbyterian Church,
Goderich on Sunday. Taking part in the ceremony were, left to right, Knox's minister, the
Reverend G.L. Royal; guest minister, the Reverend Richard Stewart; and, representing
the congregation, two 50 -year plus members,; Robert Bisset and Pearl Straiton.
Local church plants trees
Knox Presbyterian Church is in the midst
of its 150th anniversary year and so, it was
most appropriate that a former minister
was welcomed back to the pulpit as a guest
last Sunday.
The Reverend Richard Stewart, D.D., of
London was the minister at Knox Church
(the old edifice) in Goderich from 1942-47.
He preached Sunday's sermon entitled,
"The Way It Is".
During the- service, certificates were
presented to elders who have served for 25
years or more on the session, and to
members of the congregation who have been
a part of the church for 50 years or more.
W M S meeting held
ti
Mrs. R. McAllister, Knox WMS president,
opened the May meeting with a responsive
reading of the Beatitudes followed by
prayer.
In taking the devotion, Mrs. G. Henderson
emphasized the beauty of nature and read a
poem entitled "God in His Garden". Agnes
MacEwan read the scriptur* and during the
offering the hymn, We Give Thee but Thine
Own, was sung. Mrs. B. Sanderson read the
minutes and corresponding secretary, Mrs.
0. Falkiner, gave her report.
A card of congratulations and best wishes
was signed by all members and sent to Vic-
toria Crook in recognition of her 100th birth-
day. Julia Carruthers was congratulated on
her graduation.
Many members attended the 100th an-
niversary -of St. Andrews in Stratford. Mrs.
C. F,elw dd--ceportecLop the Sy Qdical. W_l .n-
don and Gertrude Kaitting spoke on The
' Least Coin, its purpose and work and closed
with a poem.
The exxec''tivP metMay_2.9.Lb_and Blessing.
Boxes will be received at the June meeting's
pot luck dinner. The meeting closed with
benediction.
Goderich Township
Recreation
SWIMMING PROGRAM
Registration at the Community Hall
HOLMESVILLE
Sat., June 1, 10 am --1 pm
525.00 per child or S65.O0 per family
Phone 482-9820
SUPERIOR
MEMORIALS
ESTABLIS ED OVER 50 YEARS
C Goderich Area
ROBERT McCALLUM
1 1 CAMBRIA ROAD, GODERICH,
524-7345. �
Clinton Area
_MICHAEL FALCONER
153 HIGH STREET, CLINTON
_ 48.2-9441.
After the service, two sesquicentennial
trees were planted on the church grounds by
the Reverend G.L. Royal; the Reverend
,e,nrt• nnri, representinrr the
congregation, two 50 -year plus members,
Mrs. Pearl Straiton and Robert Bisset.
One tree, a beech, is a gift from the Town
of Goderich. The other, a Crimson Red
Maple, is a gift from Mrs. Peter Green of
Sarnia, a former member of the church
whose husband was responsible for the
planting of the centennial tree in 1935.
Following the tree planting ceremony, a
luncheon was held for the congregation in
the church hall. It was chaired by John
Schaefer of the 150th anniversary
committee. The Reverend Stewart and the
Reverend Royal each spoke of their
association with Knox. Mr. Royal was
presented, with a birthday cake and Mr.
:Stewart received a special Knox Church
anniversary plate.
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LUTHERAN CHURCH
Suncr ost Drive 1 Block West of Hwy.
Rev Chris Wicher. Pastor
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PENTECOST SEASON
No Sunday School
3 00 Divine Worship
4-00 Farewell Dinner
for Pastor Wicher and His Family
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Calvary !Baptist Church 11
BATTIELD ROAD AT BLAKE STREET
10:00 a.m. - Bible School
11:00 a.m. - Wo,ship Service
. 7:00 p.4°I. Evening Service
Wed. Eve: 6:30 p.m. "Olympians" for
boys and girls ages 6 to 12
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Nursery Facilities...available
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Knox Presbyteri
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Church
THE REV. G L ROYAL, M.A., M. DIV., MINISTER
SHEILA B FINK, B.A., PASTORAL ASSISTANT
LORNE H. DOTTERER, DIRECTOR OF PRAISE
Sunday, June 2 t
10 00 a.m. Communicant's Class
1 11 00 a.m. Divipe Worship }
( 1 1 •00 a.m. Sunday School
9 Sermon AN URGENCY FOR MISSION:. j
1 (Nursery Facilities) (�
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North Street United Church
56 North Street 524-7631
SPECIAL NOTICE FOR
JUNE 2, 1985
Annual Camp Service, picnic, and
Fellowship day will be held at
Camp Menesotung,
beginning at 1 1 a:m.
(North Street Church will be closed)
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MONTREAL STREET, GODERICH
Sunday 9:45 a.rn.-MORNING WORSHIP
TOPIC: The Fruit of the Spirit C)
11:00 o. m, - SUNDAY SCHOOL i
Thursday 7:30 p.m. - PRAYER & BIBLE STUDY }i}
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You can find acceptance, purpose, ley A peace in Christ
PASTOR: REV. GILBERT KIDD
524-9130
ORGANIST & CHOIR DIRECTOR: JILL WHEATLEY
ST. GEORGE'S CHURCH 3
Anglican -Episcopal
North and Nelson Streets, Goderich
Rector: The Reverend Robert J. Crocker
Interim Organist: Grace F. Datemp
Trinity Sunday June 2nd
8:30 a.m. Holy Communion -°
11:00 o.m. Holy Communion
Nursery available
The Rev. Douglas S. Pitts in charge of services
2:00 p.m. Evening Prayer at Christ Church, Port Albert
The Rev. William Craven
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