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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1980-03-13, Page 28PAGE io -: QQp RK1I S1 rNAI.r-STAR, THURSDAY, MARCH 13 198Q The Reverend Ronald C. MVlcCallum (right) and his wife Ora were presented with this grandfather clock on behalf of the congregation of Knox Presbyterian Church Monday evening by the Reverend G.L. Royal, Knox minister, Gorden McManus, clerk of the session and John Stringer, chairman of the evening. Mr. McCallum has retired as pastoral visitor and assistant to Mr. Royal. (Photo by Joanne Buchanan) RetiringKnox minister honored by church BY JOANNE BUCHANAN The Reverend Ronald C. McCallum .was honored by • the congregation of Knox Presbyterian Church on Monday evening at a special pot luck supper upon his retirement as pastoral visitor and assistant to the RFverPnrt- G.L. Royal. Following the supper and a program of several musical selections, Mr. and_Mrs ..-McC:a-limn wore presented with a gran- dfather clock by Gordon McManus, clerk of the session, on behalf of the congregation. In his tribute to Mr. McCallum, Mr. Royal called him a man of honor and honesty who is loyal to his Lord. He stated that Mr. McCallum has been a good friend and a devout and earnest Christian as well as an able servant over thepast seven and one-half years. He also thanked Mrs. McCallum for the faithful support she gives to her husband. "Long may they thrive and dwell among us," he concluded. John Stringer, chair- man for the evening, said Mr. McCallum had made a lasting contribution as a -- pastoral visitor and that he is the embodiment of Christian duty. Mr. McCallum and his tvrfe, Ora, came to- God'erich from Rochester, New York in 1968. M'r. McCallum had been forced to take a, leave of absence from his pastorate in Rochester due to ill health and his son, Bob, asked him to help with his funeral business here Mr. McCallum said he was glad to have the opportunity to return to Energy conservation is number two priority Church experiments with s The Reverend Peter Hamel, National Affairs Secretary of the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada, recently described three exciting experimental ,pprojects being un- dertaken by the Church's Public Social Respon- sibility Unit. About three years ago the Unit wrote 'to all 30 Angl.ican Dioceses 'in Canada asking for possible sites for use as pilot projects in the development,Of solar and wind energy systems for parish buildings. The sites named in the responses were evaluated -by ---a— Lond n,Ontario based energy consulting firm and three were chosen. They were the Anglican Conference Centre. at Sorrento, British. Columbia; Barnabas'Church iRi,' London, Ontario and the Church of the Apostles in Moosonee on the shores of lames Bay. Father Hamel is most enthusiastic about the project in the north. "There' are some really exciting plans for the Church of the Apostles in Moosonee, he said, "they are planning an addition to the church in which they will be putting day-care facilities and other rooms that can be used not only by the parish, but also the community. Built into the design will be solar collector panels in the roof and also a tower to take a wind -generating system which' Paddy Doran himself is designing." The Reverend Paddy _ Dora•r1:-�v hc� ha s—been a- -- member of the Unit for some time, is not only knowledgeable about alternative energy systems, but having recently completed his theological studies, was ordained Deacon this past Spring. _'Most of capacity.. will --come from these renewable systems," Father Hamel explained. "As Paddy talks about frequently, the biggest drain on your He declared, "If we heating' system is when could devise systems we the winds are up, and, of could really cut back and course, in the winter time be able to use those it can be quite windy in . monies in , much more the north, so if you can effective ways in ' sup - develop a system with a porting Church con - windmill you really are stituency and developing dealing in an effective a more effective mission, way with the heating of and a better un - such buildings. derstandingof what the In an estimate.madeby Church is and what the - Doran in 1976, the Gospel is saying to us.," Anglican •churches in Canada spent more than ten million dollars on fuel costs. As Father Hamel dollars worth of ,.-fuel--.- annually just to heat the church, excluding the „parish's rectory. The Public Social Responsibility Unit of the General Synod now has pointed Qu_t.Qne.,ell, rch.he. gnerglt--&,anservation .and_._ visited last year in the the promotion of alter Diocese of the Arctic uses native energy sources, as over three thousand its number two priority. the heating SUPERIOR MEMORIALS ESTABLISHED OVER 50 YEARS Goderich Area Representative ROBERT McCALLUM 11 Cambria Road Goderich 524-7345 Clinton.Seaforth Area Representative MICHAEL FALCONER 153 High Street Clinton 482-9441 —MPYLE. :ES`DENC 45t4sOELN ST' GODERICH lar heat "Retirement Home" witf, "HOME ATMOSPHERE" - 24 HOUR SUPERVISION Maplf Grove offers gracious yet comfortable living in both private and semiprivate rooms. Our warm surroundings and home cooked meals are most comfor- . table as is the convenience of being close•to the down. tor shopping orea.and most churches: These however ore just a taw of our many features. Call today for more details- we welcome all enquiries. • PTfONE: 524- 8 6 10 or524-7324 ports abuse ave morethan doubled over the past five years. The new Ontario Child Welfare Act requires that professional persons who work with or who -treat children must report suspected cases of child abuse to a Children's Aid Society. That's the law. Reporting suspicions of child abuse is one of the best ways to help prevent child abuse happening again. Child abuse is everyone's concern, - Teacher's, doctors, nurses, social workers -all persons who work with or who treat children -need youractive support if they are to keep children from being abused The professionals need your assistance. You're part of the solution, To find out more about child abuse write for our free booklet, "YOU AND THE ABUSED CHILD". Write to: Child Abuse Information Ministry of Community and Social Services 7th Floor, Hepburn Building Queen's Park, Toronto, Ontario M7A1E9 Ignoring it won't make it go away. Ontario Keith Norton, Minister of Community and Socias Services William Davis, Premier. his home country but he felt a vacuum in his life until he began officially. serving Knox church in June of 1972. He said he, was indebted to the church for this op- portunity of service and stated that over the past seven and one-half years he 'had experienced the most pleasant working reiationshs in his 40 years as a minister. Mr. McCallum's plans for retirement are in- definite as yet although he will continue working with his son at McCallum Funeral Home 'and hopes in some ways to also continue serving God and his church. _MC.IV 1. HIEN TS MARKERS - CEMETERY LETTERING MONUMENT CLEANING & REPAIR DON DENOMME AREA REPRESENTATIVE FOR AN APPOINTMENT ANYTIME Phone 524-6621 T. PRYDE 8s SON LTD. BUSINESS EST. 1920 ALVIN'S T.V. Your Headquarters for •Tb TOWER INSTALLATIONS REPAIR & SERVICE •DELHI & CHANNEL MASTER •TOWERS ANTENNASBBOOSTERS� •SHARP COLOUR TV • ' •MIDLANDC.B. ALVIN'S T.V. 162 MARY ST. GODERICH 524-9089 For Wedding Banquets Funeral Designs, Green P1onts, Hanging Plants and Pots, plus a full line of Fresh, Silk and Dried Flowers head for... SMITH'S FARM & GARDEN CENTRE iter: and the new,.. *‘41t4P*‘' AVC) PHONE 52443761 EVENINGS 524-7243 p,T1ONS FOR ALt oc s/ ,_ 82 South St. Goderech The Anglican Church of Canada ST GEORGE'S CHURCH BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH Sunday School 9:45 a.m... Classes for all ages Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Evangelistic Service 7:00 p,m. t Wednesday1N-ight 7:45 p.m. t I Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God CHURCH i • • Huron Road & Walnut St. Phone 524-4345 North and Nelson Streets, Goderich { Crganist•Chrrmaster: Joseph B. •Herdman G. Clair Sams, Pastor - Phone524.2785 Rector: The Reverend Robert J. Crocker Fourth Sunday in Lent March 16th, 1980^,r „�• North Street United Church, c with in ( 8:30 a.m. Holy Communion • 11:00 a.m, Church School and Nursery 1,1 :00"a,rn. Holy Communion - Folk Mass rtruction for the Church School. Coffee•time following. 7:30 p..n. Second introductory session with "Journey I" Old Testament study t Wednesdays in Lent: 10:00 a.m. Holy Communion Thursda s in Lent: 7:00 y p.m. Holy Communion You are always welcome at St. George's • BETHEL PENTECOSTAL ASSEMBLY 321 BAYFIELD*ROAD (HWY. 21 SOUTH') Affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada nn;;tor C Prod Day SUNDAY AT TEN • "Christian Education" SUNDAY AT ELEVEN "Mrs. Kenneth Rennick" Women's Ministries Day Service Our Bethel Ladies' In..Charge. SUNDAY AT SEVEN Pastor Day and Bethel Choir A 20th Century Church With A 1stCentury Message! I ALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH •AYIFIELD ROAD AT KAKI AKE VTlItMY EVANGELISTIC—FUNDAMENTAL REV. R. BRUBACHER Pastor , 10:00 A.M. - Family Bible School 11:00 A.M. 8, 7:30 P,M' LONDON BAPTIST SEMINARY DAY SPEAKER: REV. JOHN HILL SOLOIST: MR. BRENT POWELL Don't Miss Hearing THE SEMINARY CHORALE At 7:30 -P.M. • 6:00 P.M. YP's Word of Life Tues. 6:30 P.M. • Boys' and Girls' 'Olympian Program Wed. 1:30 P.M. • Prayer and Bible Study WELCOME TO THE FRIENDLY CHURCH iLllristi,ttt �.\rfllrttlrl 1i.liiir li ,. ,,_,.�% 1. Services held each Sunday at Robertson Memorial School �. % 10:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Listen to CKNX Radio Sunday at 10:30 a.m. for the "Back to God Hour" FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Baptist Convention of Ontario and Quebec Montreal Street (near the Square) Edward J. Anderson, Pastor Choir Director and Organist: Mrs._ Leonard Warr 9 45. A M MORNING WORSHIP 11 00 A M SUNDAY SCHOOL EVERYONE WELCOME % • Minister: The Rev. Robert O. Ball; B.A., B.D. Miss Clare McGowan, Visiting 'Assistant --Mr-Robert–BldckW U A-.NtUs'.,'7GI. ulVfUS — ? ___. Director of Music . I SUNDAY, MARCH 16, 1980 b i 10 a.m. Sunday School for Grades 7 and over Church School for ages 4 through Grades 6 from 1 worship at 11 a.m. WARSHIP - 11 A.M. The Rev. Robert O. Ball Nursery Facilities Come and worship with us BE RE A -BY -THE -WATER LUTHERAN CHURCH Gibbons St at,Suncoasl Drive 9:15 Sunday School and Bible Classes 10 30 Worship Wednesdays 7:30 p.m. Lenten Worship Marvin L. Barz, Pastor 524 2235, "PredCrling peace byActs Jesus10 Christ36: He is Lord of all" " Knox Presbyterian Church t THE REV• G. LOCKHART ROYAL, B.A., M. DIV,Ministerf ' THE REV RONALD C, McCALLUM, Assistant i LORNE H DOTTERER, Director. of Praise SUNDAY, MARCH 16, 1980 10:00 a.m. Communicants' Class 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.rn. Divine Worship -/ Sermon: "THE PRODIGAL'S DELIGHT" (Nursery Facilities) 2:00 p.m. Young People's Society I Enter to Worship Depart tb serve .._.._.• .. THE S�.�-'ALVATION ARMY 18WATERLOOST.S. 524:9341 9:45 A.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL 11:00 A.M. FAMILY WORSHIP 6:30 P.M. PRAISE AND TESTIMONY MEETING EVENING SERVICE SPECIAL MISSIONARY FILM "HOME FOR OSCAR" (The hand of God in the Heart of Goderich) Officers Lieutenant B. Mrs. Neil Watt All Are Cordially Invited To Join Our Fellowship Victoria Street United Church h1inister Rev. John D.M Wood, BAB D Organist and Choir Director. Mrs. J. Snider MORNIISG WORSHIP SUNDAY SCHOOL 10 a p1. Victoria Street 11:15 a.m. Benmiller