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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1979-04-19, Page 25CHURCH PAGE Over 300 attend W.M.S. meeting BY ELEANOR BRADNOCK Over 340 delegates registered last week for the 32nd annual meeting of the Synodical Society of Hamilton and London Women's Missionary Society (W..D.) of the Presbyterian church in Canada. They met in Knox Presbyterian Church, Goderich, the guests of Huron Presbyterial. Mrs. G.L. Royal was general convenor and the theme was, The Light of the World. The president, Mrs. Carl Remus of Walker- ton, was in charge of the Tuesday sessions and after constituting of Synodical, Miss Beatrice Scott, returned missionary from India (now residing < in Port Elgin), gave the devotional thoughts. The Reverend G.L. Royal welcomed all to the church and Mrs. Robert McAllister, president of Huron Presbyterial, welcomed everyone to Huron Presbyterial. Miss Margaret Alexander of Fort Erie introduced Dr. Margaret Kennedy, who is home from India. She gave a Stirring message on the work done in India and the challenge that is presented today. She has been in that country for 36 years in the Bhil Field, Northern India. The banquet on Tuesday evening was well attended and head table guests were Rev. and Mrs. G.L. Royal, Rev. and Mrs. G.C. Dalzell, Rev. and Mrs. E.G.Nelson, Mayor and Mrs. Harry Worsell, Dr. Margaret Kennedy, Miss Ida White, Miss Margaret Ramsay, Miss Lily McArthur, Miss Isabel Hunter and Miss Beatrice Scott. Greetings were brought from Council by Miss Isabel Hunter; from Synod by Rev. G.C. Dalzell; from Presbytery by Rev. E.G. Nelson; and from the Town of Goderich by Mayor Worsell. Small gifts were presented to the ladies who have served the Presbyterian .Church as missionaries and Ewart College., The evening program began with a musical program presented by Goderich C.O.C. and junior Choir. Rev. G.L. Royal told, the story of all the win- dows in the Sanctuary depicting the life of Christ from His birth to His resurrection. An inspiring panel was presented by Miss Evelyn Murdoch, educational consultant, with panel members Mrs. Joanne Walters of Hamilton, Rev. Gordon Timber of Halton Hills Towers and Mrs. Jean Cassidy, educational consultant. Their topic was Ministries of the Church Today, stressing the greatest need. as the contact with another person to fill an emotional need. Mrs. Walters stressed hospital visiting, especially for the ter- minally ill. She urged all W.M.S. members to become better acquainted with and overcome the fear of hospitals to help the patients whom they visit. She urged all to be a church for others and share their lives with one who is lonely. Rev. Gordon Timbers spoke on nursing homes and the fear of old age, stressing the importance of sharing mission study, the sacraments and keeping the aged in- formed about church activities. Mrs. Jean Cassidy spoke on the work of the deaconess in the church. An Easter cantata was presented by 20 young people of the Lucknow and Kinlough churches. Mrs. A.G. Neal of SUPERIOR MEMORIALS ESTABLISHED OVER 50 YEARS The 32nd annual meeting of the Synodical Society of Haniilton and London W.M.S. (W.D.) held at Knox Presbyterian Church in Goderich for two days last week, wound down to a close on Wednesday with the election and installation of officers for the coming year. Back row, left to right, are Mrs. Hugh Nugent of Ripley, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Allan Neal of Sarnia, first vice-president; and Mrs. Carl Remus of Walkerton, president. Front row, left to right, are Miss Margaret Alexander of Fort Erie, treasurer; Miss Beatrice Scott, returned missionary from India and worship leader for the meeting; and Mrs. Donald Ford of Dutton, recording secretary. (Photo by Joanne Buchanan) Godelteh Area Representative ROBERT McCALLUM 11 Cambria Road Goderich 524-7345 CIInton-Seaforth Area Representative MICHAEL FALCONER 153 High Street Clinton 482-9441 r • Your family is a very special part of your life. The family' is our single most important social institution, which is why your Ontario Government is continuing to take an active IAk interest in supporting and ty1)1 strengthening family life in the vLSV International ati During 1979, the onal Year of the Child, your. Ontario Government reminds you that ,the future of our province depends on _ our children; the future of our _children depends 1 on the strength of our families. Sarnia, firlst'w vice- president, was in charge of the Wednesday mor- ning session which began with a hymn sing led by Mrs. Robert Bissett and Miss Mary Jane Bissett who had led in previous sessions. The ten Presbyterials then formed their groups for discussion on the topic: The State of the Church. Rev. G.L. Royal and members of Knox Presbyterian Church, Goderich held an im- pressive communion service. Dr. Margaret Kennedy was again the key -note speaker on India and Mrs. F.A. Creasey of Chatham presented the financial estimates for 1979. 17 GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 1979 -=P -AGE 7A Area woman dies MRS. EDITH NORMA BISSET Mrs. Edith Norma Bisset of Colborne Township died in Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, Goderich on Monday, April 9 at the age of 87. She was born in Howick Township on June 28, 1891 to William and Sarah (Alexander) Sanderson. She lived in Gorrie and Harriston before moving to Goderich during her high school years. On June 6, 1917 she was married to James Bisset in Goderich. She was a member of the Goderich Rebekah Lodge and Knox Presbyterian Church. She was predeceased by her husband in December of 1951. She is survived by three children, Mrs. Helen Pirie, Mrs. Allan (Betty) Graham, and James all of R.R. 5, Goderich; nine grandchildren and one -great-grandchild. The Goderich Rebekah Lodge held a memorial service for the late Mrs. Bisset on 'Tuesday evening, April 11. A funeral service was held at McCallum Funeral Home in Goderich on Wednesday, April 11 at 2 p.m. The Reverend G.L. Royal officiated assisted by the Reverend Robert Bisset and the Reverend Peter Walter. Interment was in Colborne Cemetery, Colborne Township. Pallbearers were Bill Graham, David Graham, Michael Graham, Andrew Pirie, Jim Howson and Steve Howson. - 1 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 ter" PHONE 524-8761 EVENINGS 524-7243 and the new... RATIONS FOR ALL oC. 82 South St., Goderich BEREA-BY-THE-WATER LUTHERAN CHURCH Gibbons St. at Suncoast Drive SERMON: "KEEP LOOKING UP" Marvin L. Barz, Pastor 524-2235 "Preaching peace by Jesus Christ: He is Lord of -all" `7 SUNDAY, APRIL 22, 1979 9:15 Sunday School & Bible Classes 10:30 Worship Acts 10:36 Knox Presbyterian Church 1 7 THE REV. G. LOCKHART ROYAL, B.A., M. DIV.Ministe, THE REV. RONALD C. McCALLUM, Assistant i i LORNE H. DOTTERER, Director of. Praise SUNDAY, APRIL 22, 1979 10:00 a.m. Communicant's Class 11:00 a.m. Divine Worship Sermon: "THE FAITH OF A DISCIPLE" i (Nursery Facilities) 1,-• THE- SAC-RAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION •• (Sunday School directly to Classes) 7:00 P.M. Communion in the Chapel _.. •••••....•-•••••••••-•••••••••-••••-..-•••-••,.. i Bethel Pentecostal Tabernacle Enter to Worship Depart to Serv> �.._.._.._.._.._.. ,.._.. _••-3 Affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada ._.._ . - .. Corner of Elgin and Waterloo Streets 7 s _ r w _ - s �� .Pastor-:_. C._Fred_.Day .. -_.:._ _._ .--• SUNDAY AT TEN "Family Bible School" SUNDAY AT ELEVEN "Family Worship Hour" SUNDAY AT SEVEN "Family Fellowship Service" • special notices• • Coming April 29 - Mrs. Evelyn Rutledge and Cathedralaires ; Queensway Cathedral. Coming May 22 "The Singing Deweys" PLAN AHEAD TO ATTEND!! ' EVERYONE WELCOME AND WANTED New Church . Building Project Now in Progress Bayfield Rd. site. the 1 on CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH BAYFIELD ROAD AT BLAKE STREET • Margaret Birch, Provincial Secretary for Social Development William Davis, Premier May is Family Unity Month Make it a Special Month in a SpecialYear • EVANGELISTIC — FUNDAMENTAL REV. R. BRUBACHER Pastor 10:00 A.M. - FAMILY BIBLE SCHOOL 11:00 A.M. MORNING WORSHIP 6 P.M. YOUNG PEOPLES' MEETING 7:30 P.M. Hear "MR. PAUL BLACK" Missionary with Word of Lite Solos -Sermon -Slides Wed. 7:30 p.m. Prayer & Bible Study WELCOME TO THE FRIENDLY CHURCH L.hristiau 3iZrfnrinc Lltilrrll "Services held each Sunday at Robertson Memorial School 10:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m• REV. W.A. LUDWIG Sundey School 11:00 a.m. Listen to CKNX Radio Sunday at 10:30 a.m. for the • "Back to God Hour" The Rev. Ralph King, B.A., B.D., Minister Miss Clare McGowan, Visiting Assistant Mr. Robert Blackwell, A. Mus., M. Mus. Directrr of Music SUNDAY, APRIL 22, 1979 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for Grades 7 and over 2 i i t Church School for ages 4 through Grade 6 from worship } at 11 a.m. 11,:00 A.M. WORSHIP SERMON: "IT'S WHAT'S INSIDE THAT 2 COUNTS!" - 2 Anthem: Father, We Praise Thee - Willan Nursery Facilities 7:30 P.M. - South Huron District Masonic Divine PREACHER: THE REV. DR., GORDON HAZLEWOOD i Service Music by The Harbouraires Come and worship with us. • 2 i THE SALVATION ARMY ti j b8--W-A-TE-RLOO ST. S. 5.24-934- f-- 1 -1 1 I i t 2.. 524-9084 ' FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 1 9:45 A.M. MORNING WORSHIP 11:00 A.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL Baptist Convention of Ontario and Quebec Montreal Street (near the Square) Edward J. Anderson,' Pastor Organist Mrs. Leonard Warr EVERYONE WELCOME 13 1 2/ 2i _.. e.._.._. �.._.. s.._. L.e••_•._...•-•..,,.e.•_.•�.._.. e.. -••. ..._..a..0.. x..®..0..2 $ HOLINESS BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH WHY NOT ATTEND CHURCH ? 9:45 A.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL 11:00 A.M. PAMILY WORSHIP 7:00 P.M. PRAISE & TESTIMONY SATURDAY 7:30 P.M. • NORTH STREET UNITED CHURCH THE MUSICAL "JESUS FOLK" SUNDAY 11 A.M. DEDICATION OF RYAN NEIL WATT (The hand of God in the Heart of Goderich) Officers Lieutenant & Mrs. Neil Watt All Are Cordially Invited To Join Our Fellowship 1_ ST. GEORGE'S CHURCH Rector: The Reverend Robert J. Crocker Organist -Choirmaster: Joseph B. Herdman Sunday after Easter . April 22, 1979 8:30 a.m. Holy Communion 9:00 a.m. Brotherhood Breakfast 11:00 a.m. Church School 11:00 a.m. Morning Prayer Sermon: "Their eyes were opened"l •St. Luke 24:31 Christ is risen! 0 come let us worship - You are always welcome at St. George's - �.._.�.._.._.._.._.,.••••••.....�._.._.�.,.._.^.._..s.._..c iy Sunday school 9:50 a.m. i 1 Victoria Street United Church [ Classes for all ages 2 Worship Service 11:00 a.m. j Minister: Rev. John D.M. Wood, B.A. B. D. i. Prayer 6:30-7:00 p.m. jI Organist and Coir Director: Mr. W. M. Cameron Evangelistic Service 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Night Prayer and Praise 2 "HOLY COMMUNION Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God ) (3 d and Sunday Sarno,. Matthew 5:8 ) t 10:00 A.M. VICTORIA STREET 524-2785 ; 11:15 A.M. BENMILLER i Huron St. & Walnut St. -G.- Clair Sams , Pastor