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WIIITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY,DFCEMB3LR 18, 1985 PAGE 21 The Church Speaks .1rMFý6_Sponsored by the WHITBY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION By THE REV. STANLEY ISIIERWOOD St. John's Anglican Church My most recent article under the banner "The Church Speaks" engendered a little more response than is usually the case. One gentleman said that hé had read it, sbown it to three friends, and ail that they could understand was that 1 was angry. Others reacted in other ways, but one in particular was led to respond in writing. As a result in the rest of this article the Church speaks from the front line. A READER WRITES Rev. Isberwood's article in the Whitby Free Press, <Wednesday, Nov. 6), gave me food for thought. Specifically, what do others hear when 1 speak, or see in me as 1 go about my daily life? Do they hear and see the evidence of a vibrant believing Christian in action? Does an alive faith in God reflect itself in virtually ail 1 say and do? Or, am 1 one of those Christians (albeit, self- proclaimed) who take great pleasure in preaching to others but do not practice what is preached in their lives? If I am honest with myself I have to acknowledge that 1 stand somewhere in the middle. And yet, Jesus himself said, " ... because you are lukewarm, neither cold or hot, I will spew you out of my mouth." (Rev 'elations, chapter 3, verse 16). It is time for me, for one, to begin however falteringly, to take a stand for ail in which I profess belief. That is, to make a decision to allow what faith I have to be actualized in my everyday life. I arn convinced that ail spiritual growth begins with the decision to surrender self, to place one's trust wholly in God, and to move forward in absolute faitb that God is in control. A taîl order? True. But, then it doesn't have to be done ail at once. A begîning is necessary, but the rest can be done over a life time. 1Anyone cen do it, any time ... anywhere. The impor- tant thing is ta make the decision and be willing to work at it day by day. And as we begin to experience the fruits of spiritual growth, it is an incentive to trust in God more and more, day by day. -IL bas taken me a considerably long time to arrive at this particular viewpoint for myself. Experience tells me that people arrive at their own particular viewpoints in their own ime and in their own ways. .t's good la know that no one is ever really alone in this process ... it only feels that way sometimes. Time apart la important but so too is fellowship. And if you happen to be one of those individuals who feels "it is too late", or "I've tried and it's neyer worked for me" then let me tell you, V've been there, and it's neyer too late. God has someone in bis plan who is in a position Lo help you. It's only too late. when youstop reacbing out for help and understan- ding. I's always there for everyone when they are ready to receive it. God makes it so. Gratefully from a member of the Congregation of St. John's Anglican Cburch, Whitby. Christmas downtown Downtown Witby is elive with the spirit of Christmas. The Down- town Business Im- provement Area held iLs second of tbree draws on Saturday, Dec. 14. There were many lucky winners of lovely prizes donated by the friendly merchants of downtown Whitby. Carolyn McGregor of Whitby won a children's book Ffrom Reader's Choice book shop, Georgia Hewson is the recipient of a $20 gif t certificate from Eleven Joseph ladies fashion, Lori Ar- mour of Whitby wvon a deîicious baked good fromn the Whitby Home Bakery, Katby Adams of Witby ia the lucky winner of a complimen- tary cut and blow dry from Vlentino's, Mary Forrester of Whitby is the recipient of a $4 gift certificate toward e permn at Peter and Joseph hair stylist, Mildred Crawford of Witby won a lovely pen and calculator set donated by Collections by Sharon ladies fashion and Agnes Johnson of Whitby is the winner of a $25 gif t certificate from Bettys Feshions. There will ta just as mnany lucky winners next Saturday for the final draw. To ta eligible, just f ill out a ticket in any of the par- ticipating stores when meking a purchase in the downtown. Durham Colege board elects new chairman Atîts Dec. il meeting, the Durham College Board of Governors elected Dr. Peter Zakarow of Bowman- ville as Chairman. Dr. Zakarow has been a College Governor sin- ce 1982, and has served as Vice Chairman of the Board as well as on key Board committees. A prominent Dental surgeon, Peter has been very active in com- munity affairs for several years. He is a Director (and team den- tist) with the Oshawa Generals; Vice- President Ukrainian Canadian Professional and Business Federation; President of the Durham - Nor- thumberland Progres- sive Conservative Association; Past President of the Ukrainian Professional and Businessmen's Association of Oshawa; Past President of the Bowmanville Progres- sive Conservative Association;, Campaign Manager in Provincial Elections; Former District Commissioner - Canadian Pony Club; Member of the Board of Dîrectors of St. Vladimer's Ukrainian Institute; Member of the Oshawa Chamber of Commerce; Member of the Oshawa Golf and Country Club; Member of the Canadian Ski In- structors Alliance; Member of the Albany Club, Toronto; Member of the Canadian Track and Field Association;, Member of the Oshawa Ski Club; Member of the Canadian Power Squadron; Member of the Oshawa Harbor Commission;, and a Member of the Health Sciences Advisory Commnittee et Durham College. He is a past Provin- cial President of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons; past Gover- nor - Ontario Dental Association; Member of the Chcago Dental Society; Member of the Canadian Dental Association; Member of the Canadian Academy of Prosthodontics; Member of the Federation of Prosthodontic Organi- zations; Member of the American Academy of Prosthodontics; a past Member of the Executive Committee and a Governor of the Ontario Dental Association; a Member of the U.S. Academy WHITBY T Chicken Fingers & Fries s3.16 12 oz BottIle of Beer 175 (coupon expires Dc. 301851 ct.49 DECEMBER 21ST THE WHOLIGANS -"Music of the who!l FR1., DEC. 27 (ONE NIGHT ONLY!) THE BLUSHINO BRIDES "A tribute to the Rolling Stones"~ The OId Monday Night Madnes s back at Cokee Joeis (N.Y. State) Dental Practioners and a Member of the Durham, Ontario Dental Society. Dr. Zakarow was very instrumental in helping Durham College set up the dental programs at the College. Most recently, Dr. Zakarow bas been heading a college fun- ding program, toassist in providing bursaries for students in financial need. This is a program whereby specific college areas will be dedicated by means of plaques in honor of the participating donors. LET'S SEEYOU DO IT... O1.hIDOORS! WHYPAR ETAPa L The Framing 28H WOD«V.. S PULL CAPAJAXISHOFORNG LEEAD PRODUCTION 0F: " LARGE OR SMALL ORDERS " OUALITY PRINTING " PICK-UP & DELIVERY AVAILABLE mm CONTIUOUS COMPUTER-.REGISTER &DATA PRORSSING FOMS iNVELOPES - FLERS BUSINESS CARDS BUSINESS FOIMS MIUMES-UIOOURES CABSNUSS POMS pmogaAS-TlCKmT TYPESIUM NI O oN u mmusi 301 BYRON ST. S., WHITBY 666-3070 XMAS DAY $u9 TURKEY DINNER I'I* EACH NEW YEAR'S EVE GALA BUFFET $79095 IJII xbII~ E V lk<> , « S PER COUPLE NEW YEAR's DAYs 95 PRIME RIB DINNER 160 EACH INC îU . î 'iiu-,ih.. IYF I j I I * vp.-J~ .1 "BANQUET HALLS AVAl LABLE FOR EVERY OCCA SION"Y THE CORPORATION 0F THE TOWN 0F WHITBY HOLIDAY GARBAGE COLLECTION During the Holiday Season, the Normal Garbage collection Routine wiii be changed to the tollowing: - Normal Dates aldDts TUESDAY December 24 No Garbage Collection WEDNESDAY December 25 No Garbage Collection THURSDAY December 26 No Garbage Collection FRIDAY December 27 Collection Frlday, Dec. 27 TUESDAY December 31 Collection Tuesday, Dec. 31 WEDNESDAY JANUARV ¶ COLLECTION MONDAY, DEC. 30 THURSDAY January 2 Collection Thursday, Jan. 2 FRIDAY January 3 Collection Friday, Jan. 3 Additional men and trucks will be used ln the week of December 301h and citizen co-operation is requested 10 have ail garbage out by 7:00 arn. on the collection day 10 ensure plckup. SPECIAL NOTE: Residents ln the Recyciing Plot Area are advised that no recyclable collection wlll take place on Tuesday, December 241h. Regular Recyclable collection wlll resumne on Tuesday, Decem- ber 151.R.A. KUWAHARA, P. Eng., Director of Public Works.