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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1979-05-03, Page 31CHURH\PAGE Happiness mit now and forever BY THE REVEREND E. J. DENTINGER, C.R. PASTOR OF ASHFIELD PARISH Was Christ a revolutionary? It depends on how you define the word revolutionary. If by a revolutionary you mean one who takes authority into his own hand to bring about a radical change by violence and bloodshed, then Christ was not a revolutionary. But if you mean by revolutionary one armed with divine authority to bring man to his senses and to give him a whole set of new values, that would give meaning to life, then Christ was a revolutionary of the best kind. However he ac- complished his mission without violence, bloodshed and war. He himself declared a kind of open warfare on man's present way of life when he said, `I am come to send fire upon the earth and what will I but that it be kindled. I have a baptism wherewith I am to be baptized and how I am in labour until it be accomplished. Think you that I have come to give peace to the earth, I tell you `no' but the sword.' These are fighting words of a strong m n who was to challenge the wisdom of the world, which would give all mankind a new meaning to. life. What these new values were he would tell them from time to time during his lifetime. He was to say, for example, as regards man's relations with his fellow man, 'You have heard it said that you should love your neighbour and hate your enemy. But I say to you love your enemy and do good to those who per- secute you.' Reason cannot un- derstand the wisdom-- of God - you must live by the principles of Christianity accepting them on the word of God. That is the great blessing of Christianity - you don't have to learn the hard way by trial and error in working out a plan 'of life because Christ has already given you a fool- proof plan in finding happiness. What did Christ mean when He said, 'Love your enemies - do good to those who hate you.' How can I love the man who is trying to destroy me in business, who is trying to destroy my good name? Christ is telling us to help them in their hour of need as we would a friend — to seek their spiritual welfare - to pray for them that God may help them to see the right way and live it. He is not asking us to love what our enemies do. We are to despise the evil men do just as He,', did. Christ is not asking you to love what your enemy does but to love him for what he is - a creature of God composed of body and soul and made to the image and likeness of God. Was Christ a revolutionary? He was indeed: But ,unlike other rebels he was not trying to cure the ills of society by giving people all they wanted - such as freedom from pain and power over their enemies. In fact, ilt was his mission to con- vince the people that what they wanted most was not good for them. In place of prosperity he preached a doctrine of detachment from earthly goods; in place of military power, he preached a doctrine of love your enemies. There is only one way Special speaker here John M. Wilkie, MA.B.D.D.D., pastor of Forest Hill United Church, Toronto, will be the guest speaker when the congregation of North Street United Church in Goderich, observes its 147th anniversary on Sunday, May 6. The Revernd Wilkie was born in Dundee, Scotland, where . he acquired his early education. From there he went to the University of Edinburgh which he attended for six years. While at Edinburgh, Mr. Wilkie studied for an M.A. in Arts during the first three years and a- B.D. with distinction in Old Testament Language and Literature during the next three years. Upon graduating from Edinburgh, he went to Oxford on a scholarship where his studies in- cluded Oriental languages. At the completion of his Oxford studies, Mr. Wilkie returned north to County Durham in England 'to teach Old Testament in the University of Durham. After a period of three years at the University of Durham, he retraced his steps southward to the University of Cambridge where he was a lecturer in- Hebrew and Old Testament... After completing six years of teaching at the university. level, Mr. Wilkie still had the feeling that pd'storal. ministry was his real calling and so it was at that time (1953), that he came to Canada. Since coming to Canada, he has served at Knox United Church, Sutton; Deer Park Church, Toronto; Forest Grove United Church, Willowdale; and his present Charge of Forest Hill. During a three year interval between his Deer Park and Forest Grove pastorates, Mr. Wilkie THE REVEREND JOHN M. WILKIE was the Chaplain at St. Andrew's College (a private school for boys) in Aurora. Mr. and Mrs.Wilkie are Wingham woman had relatives in the area MRS. J. CHARLES ROBINSON Mrs. J. Charles Robinson of 15.5 Shuter Street in Wingham, died on. Friday, April 20, at the Wingham and District Hospital in her 87th year. ,> She was born in East Wawanosh and was the former Katherine Mary (Kate) McClinchey. Her parents were the late John and Julia McClinchey. She married Mr. Robinson in Milverton on March 30, 1915, and they resided -at RR 2, Auburn until 1950 when they moved to Wingham. He di.ed.on April 27,1958. The late Mrs. Robinson was a life member of the Donnybrook Women's Missionary Society and a member of the Wingham United Church. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Herbert. (Jean) Dainty of Petawawa and Mrs. Douglas (Irene) Williams of London; two sons, Gordon of Wingham and Edward of RR 2, Auburn; 13 grandchildren and eight great- grandchildren. There are two sisters, Mrs. Charles (Esther) Potter of Parkhill, and Mrs. Charles (Iona). Jefferson of Clinton; and two brothers, Gordon McClinch.ey .of Blyth and Sydney McClinchey of RR 1 Auburn. She was predeceased by three brothers, Henry, David and Wesley. • . The late Mrs. Robinson rested at the Currie - Walker Funeral Home in Wingham until Monday when service was con- ducted at 2 p.m. by the Reverend K. Barry Passmore. Interment was in Wingham Cemetery. Pallbearers were six nephews, Wesley Jef- ferson, James Potter, Norman McClinchey, Harol.d McClinchey,. James Macintosh and Lorne Huey: Floral ,tributes were carred by Ted Mills and BerCMathers. the parents of thre sons, two of whom are school ..teachers. The youngest is. a minister presently serving in Nova Scotia. Special music will be provided on May 6 by the "Handbells" of First St. Andrews United Church, London, and the North Street senior choir. Mrs. Barbara Plante, the daughter of formerNorth Street; pastor,. Reverend Andrew Eustace, is the director of the Handbells. This -group, comprised of 15 ,ladies, produces very. pleasant music by the ringing of bells. The North Street senior choir will be under the direc- tion of the church's music director, Robert. Black- well. Kinettes host zone On Wednesday, April 18, the Kinette Club of Goderich hosted the 1979 Zone Interclub. The dinner and meeting was held at the Legion with 110 Kinettes, Kin wives and guests attending from Stratford, St. Marys, Mitchell, Exeter, Hensall, Clinton and Goderich. Guests were en- tertained with a fashion show provided by the Clothes Closet of Goderich. Much appreciated decorations on loan from the Captain's Quarters set a nautical theme for the evening. Denomme's Flower Shop and Art's Landscaping provided the finishing touches to the decor. Gifts donated by over 70 local merchants were given out during the evening. - It is through the -generosity of the Goderich businessmen that the Kinettes were able to host and enjoy such a successful Interclub. Monday is Re o Shield Blitz Ni Please give generously when the Red Shield volunteer canvasser calls. 11 you would like to help Out by being a canvasser y(urscll, please phone campaign headquarters. it ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE 1111 1111) SI11Fl 1) ARt1 •1_\I to be a good Christian - don't spend ' your life trying to reconcile it with reason, but rather live by its teachings and you will find that it is the only way you can achieve what all men are looking for - happiness here and hereafter. GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, M Pittsburg man buried at Goderich CHARLES A. HADDEN Charles A. Hadden of 4047 Penn Avenue, Pit- tsburg, Pensylvania died in St. Fra rcis Hospital, Pittsburg on Sunday, April 22 at the age of 77. He was born in Goderich to Mary Ann (Swift) and Archibald Hadden on February 28, 1902. He moved to the United States in the early 1920s. He worked in building construction. He was a member of the Methodist Church. North St. United losing Ralph King The Reverend Ralph King, minister at North Street United Church in Goderich for the past five years, has been called to the Metropolitan United Church in London where he will serve as an associate minister on a team ministry consisting of three others besides himself. Mr. King will be sharing in the preaching, counselling and congregational group work at the London church and will also do some visiting. He and his wife may be leaving Goderich as early as June or as late as August, depending upon when the North Street congregation can secure a replacement. . Mr. King came to Goderich from Sarnia where he had served at the Divine Street United Church for three years. Prior to that, he had taught high school for seven years. Mr. King says :he and his wife have been very THE REVEREND RALPH K1NG...LEAVING WELCOME SERVICE would Ilke to call you with "housewarming gifts", and Information about your new location. The Hostess will be glad to arrange your - subscription; to the. Signal -Star. Call her at 524-2057 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 happy in Goderich and will miss the town very much. However, once in awhile opportunities arise and one has to weigh the pros and cons, he explains. 1 2 1 2 2 1 1 1 I 1 1 2 2 He is survived by two brothers, George and St1/4?nley Hadden, both of Goderich. A funeral service was held at Stiles Funeral Nome in Goderich on Thursday, April 26 at 2 p.m. The Reverend Ralph King officiated. Interment was in the Maitland Cemetery. Pallbearers were Doug Orr, Ray Barker, Ab Wolfe and Percy Blun- dell. Y 3 , 1979—PAGE 9A BOOKS MAK N0 JEWELLERY MONEY SAVES 'ems 51 ST. DAVID ST., GODERICH 524-9972 Bible Missionary Church MAY 10th MAY 20th 7:45 NIGHTLY Evangelist: Dennis Johnson Holiness Bible Church CORNER HURON ROAD & WALNUT ST. CORNER HURON ROAD WALNUT ST. 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 and the new... PHONE 524-8761 EVENINGS 524-7243 82 SOuth St. 10T: Goderich pi%ONS FOR ALL Linc �..v._..a•a..-•••-..v.�..v._e._.. r.._.._..�.._..�..-tee.- v._..v. ..v. .. ..v.._,._.._.._.. -••-a L.._..o...�...1 BEREA-BY-THE-WATER i LUTHERAN CHURCH Gibbons St. at Suncoast Drive I' SUNDAY, MAY 6, 1979 9:15 Sunday School & Bible Classes 1 10:30 Worship 1 SERMON: 1 "THE GOOD SHEPHERD" Marvin L. Barz, Pastor 524-2235 y "Preactiing peace by Jesus Christ: He is Lord of all" t3 Acts 10:36 "' Bethel Pentecostal Tabernacle Affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada Corner of Elgin and Waterloo Street Pastor: C. Fred Day SUNDAY AT TEN 1 1 Knox Presbyterian Church 1 1 2 THE REV. G. LOCKHART ROYAL, B.A., M. DIV.Minister THE REV. RONALD C. McCALLUM, Assistant LORNE H. DOTTERER, Director of Praise SUNDAY, MAY 6, 1979 10:00 a.m. Communicant's Class 11:00 a.m. Divine Worship Sermon: "THE CHRISTIAN'S CONTEMPLATION" (Nursery Facilities) Guest Minister The Rev. W. G. Munshaw,.B.A., B.D., Lucknow ( Sunday School retires from the Service) 1 S3 Enter to Worship Depart to Serve North Street United. Church 1 "Family Bible School" The Rev. Ralph King, B.A., B.D., Minister 1 Miss Clare McGowan, Visiting Assistant Call 6543 for Bus Transportation SUNDAY AT ELEVEN "Morning Worship Hour" For The Entire Family SUNDAY Al SEVEN • Lively Congregational Singing • Bethel Tabernacle Choir • Communion of The Lord's Supper Preaching Christ...and Him Crucified" .1 11 1 I 1 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. MORNING WORSHIP COMMUNION SERVICE 6 P.M. YOUNG PEOPLES' MEETING 7:30 p.m. "THEN" ABSOLUTE JUSTICE SPECIAL MUSIC A.M. and P.M. OUR.MEN'S BRASS TRIO Wed. 7:30 p.m. Prayer & Bible Study A WARM WELCOME AWAITS YOU r...,.._.._.._..,......- ,.._.._•1131-•._ ._.1,1l L.liristinn l:eefnrlltIs tl`.flu rrll 1 Services held each Sunday at % Robertson Memorial School 10:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. REV. W.A. LUDWIG I Sunday School 11:00 a.m. . ■ I S Listen to CKNX Radio Sunday 0' of 10:30 a.m. for the i t L�^ `B=ck to God HHour_ •••••��� 524-9084 ( 1 • ._.._.•._.•�•._••-1-13•1_..- e•. -e.._•. -e••-,.•_.._.._.._.. f t 1 '1 1 1 i1 1 ! 2 8:30 a.m. ,Holy Communion 7 11:00 a.m. Church School ( L I j 11:00 a.m. Hbly Communion 1 % ( Sermon: "A little while"• 7 t % : - 5t. John 16:16 7:30 p.m. Board of Management L.._•.e.�.._...... _.._.�.�..e..�•�•._.�..�..--.. •_.7. / You are always welcome at St. George's - c_••_,•_,•_•._.._.._-.1-••1-13• ..._•.1 i..-...._.._..-...- 1 HOLINESS BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH 1 ••-••-•--••-••-••--•-••----••--•-•--•- •--..•••••.._..0..e..P FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Baptist Convention of Ontario and Quebec Montreal Street (near the Square) Edward J. Anderson, Pastor Organist Mrs. Leonard,Warr Mr.. Robert Blackwell, A. Mus., M. Mus. Director of Music SUNDAY, MAY 6, 1979 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for Grades 7 and over Church School for ages 4 through Grade 6 from worship at 11 a.m.�n 11 A.M. WORSHIP- 147TH ANNIVERSARY• 1 SERVICE 1 SERMON: "WHEN ALL ELSE HAS FALLEN" 1 1 1 The Rev. Dr. John M. Wilkie 1 Forest Hill United Church, Toronto % Special music by the Handbell Choir of First St. Ali 2 drew's United Church, London Anthem: Praise - Rowley (The Senior Choir) The service will be followed by a reception for Dr. and 1 f Mrs. Wilkie in the gym. 1 l• Nursery Facilit:..s Come and worship with us. 2 THE SALVATION ARMY 18WATERLOOST.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 11:00 A.M. MRS. LIEUT. WATT SPEAKING 1 7:00 P.M. MISSIONARY FILM - "BLOOD OF THE MARTYR" (The hand of God in the Heart of Goderich) Officers Lieutenant & Mrs. Neil Watt 2 All Are Cordially invited To Join Our Fellowship `S PLEASE SUPPORT THE RED SHIELD APPEAL 'S j OURING`MAY •(1 ST. GEORGE'S CHURCH Rector: The Reverend Robert J. Crocker Organist -Choirmaster: Joseph B. Herdman Third Sunday after Easter May 6th, 1979 9:45 A.M. MORNING WORSHIP 11:00 A.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL EVERYONE WELCOME 2 2 I Sunday school 9:50 a.m. 1 1 ' Victoria Street United Church 1 Classes for all ages 1 Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Evangelistic Service Minister. Rev. John D.M. Wood, B.A. B. D. 1 Prayer 6Servi 00 p.m.ce 7:00 p.m. 1 6 Organist and Choir Director: Mr. W. M. Cameron Blessed J 1 Wednesday Night Prayer and Praise _se _.-e the pure .. :w..•rtMrth..•,shallGod 1 10:00 A.M. MORNING WORSHIP AND SUNDAY 1 SCHOOL 1 Matthew 5:8 ) 1 G. Clair Sams , Pastor 5242785 { 11:15 A.M. BENMILLEi7 Huron St. & Walnut St.