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33,154.30. 51 was for and Pub- nce, $175, 00ls, This per cent, taxes are osts., Note sed salary however, for Public Vocational a shade I J] THE OSHAWA DAILY TIMES, SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 1929 PAGE FIVE Ree 2 Come to Sunday 8 Le. Worship ST. ANDREWS Presbyterian Church of the United Church of Canada REV. F. J. MAXWELL, Minister 11 am.--Morning Subject "Does God Really Tempt a Man" 3 pm, ~--SUNDAY SCHOOL : Men's Class--Mr. E. J. McGirr, B.A. _ 7 p.m.--Evening Subject "Poor But Powerful" COME AND WORSHIP Parsonage--Telephone 218 6.45--Song Service, Ee ------------ King St. United Church CHAS. B. CRAGG, M.A,, D.D,, MINISTER Address: 139 King Morning Service--11 a.m. Rev. Mr. Graham, Assistant Editor of "The * Outlook", Will Preach Afternoon--2.30 p.m. Sunday School and Bible Classes, Come--There Is a Class for Everyone. Evening Scrvice: 7 p.m. Rev. Geo. W. Sparling of West China, Missionary .. Representative of the Osha Every Young Person Should Attend. Strangers heartily welcome at all Services, Church--Telephone 2287 wa Young People. "The Church Page MANY LOCAL UNION The merger of the two general de- nominational bodies, the National Council of the Congregational Churches and the General Convention of the Christian Church, has been re- commended by a joint committee, The basis for the merger of the res- pective missionary work is left to the missionary boards or departments of the denominations to plan as the next step leading toward organic un- ion of the two communions, : The prospect of the interdenomina- tional merger in the United States has resulted already in -the union of local churches in several cities and the development of new strong organ- izations, The first such union was in Raleigh, N.C., where the new United Church formed in 1927 is flourishing, Among places where unions were formed last year are Lima, O,, and Columbus, O, An aggressive cam- paign for a new site and building has been launched this year by a new United Church in Birmingham, Ala, In the southern states of Alabama, Georgia, North and South Carolina, and Virgmia, where the Congrega- tional churches have only 10,000 7.00 to 7.18 p.m.--Song i A ALBERT ST. UNITED CHURCH » REV. R. A. WHATTAM 11 am.~*The Fourth Word From The Cross," > . "Victory Over Despair." A .m.--Sunday School, Eirra Bible' Class. Young 230 ym. People's Classes, ! Everybody Welcome "An Ontario Tragedy ponsible?" First Baptist REV. JOHN GALT AM. "Thou shalt Love the Lord thy God." PM. 2 "If yo Neglect so Great B.Y.P.U. Monday, 8 pm. Prayer Meeting, Wed. 8 Bhi Rebearsal, Fri- day, 8 pm. Always elcome Centre Street UNITED CHURCH REV. W. P, FLETCHER, B.A, D.D, 11 e.m.--"God on the Side of Right." . 2.30 pm. -- Sunday School. 7 pm. -- "Gethse- mane," Monday, Evening. ; 8 p-m. -- Young People's St. Patrick's Social. Wednesday, 8 p.m.-- Midweek Service, : | 11 a.m.--Mrs, Christ Church (ANGLICAN) Cor, Hillcroft and Mary Sts. REV. B. B. PATISREDN, . Incumbent, 503 Masson St. Sunday, March 17 8 Am~Holy Commun- Alexan- der's Hymn, "There Is A Green HilL" ; Sub The Church 1 Baptisms at 4.15. ANGLICAN Cor. Bagot sud Centre Sts. CANON C. R. dePENCIER, M A 39 Athol Street West Sunday, March 17 Holy Communion---8 a.m. 11 a.m.--Morning Prayer Sunday School Centre St.--2.30 p.m. 7 p.m.--Evensong. ] Baptisms 2nd Sunday each Calvary Baptist (Athol Courch Rev. H. A, B. Th. . piasana, 1 AM "The Meaning of Missions | to the World" 3PM Bible School with Adult Classes ' 8.45 p.m.--Song Service twenty-four city, national and inter- standing," he said, "as to the mo- 7PM "The Most Important Question in the World" YOUNG PEOPLE'S SOCIETY A Hearty Invitation fis Extended To All 1{ to attend Gunn, J " Bishop of Toronto and others take 3 PRECEDE UNION OF STRONG: COMMUNION Congregationalists and Christians in United States Are Al so Arranging for Combined Missionary Work 30,000 into the merger. Among their strong churches in that section is the Christian Temple at Norfolk, Va. with 1,276 members, Rev, L. E, Smith, D.D., pastor, In North Carolina the Christian denomination has Elon col- lege, one of the most progressive col- leges in the south; plans for the mer- ger with it of Atlanta Theological seminary, a Congregational institu- tion, are already well advanced, In northern Ohio the Congregation- alists are strong, while in southern Ohio the Christians are strong, their national headquarters being at Day- ton. Holding the annual Congrega- tional conference at Cleveland this year is expected to facilitate consul- tation between leaders of the two de- nominations, Both denominations are looking forward to strengthened emphasis up- on missionary activities under the merger, Missionary activities for the Congregational churches is directed by the commission on missions, which consists of the directors of the home boards, the prudential committee of the American Board for Foreign Mis- sions and 11 additional persons, bers, the Christians will bring, One thousand persons representing national organizations and numerous denominations tendered a testimonial} dinner to Dr. E, Stanley Jones, mis- sionary, evangelist and author, at New York, on the occasion of his de- parture for India. Dr. John H, Fin- lay of the New York Times presided, and the gathering was one of the greatest tributes the city has ever paid any religious leader, Addressing his friends, Dr, Jones said that he was at lunch at the American Em- bassy at Buenos Aires last summer when a prominent lady turned to him and said, "I have been waiting to ask you why you do it? . What impels you to go as a missionary among other people?" His New York address was an an- swer to her question, 4 "There is perhaps much misunder- tives of a missionary. We do not go because the nations to which we go are the worst in the world, Pagan- ism is not something that can be pointed to on the map, it is some- thing in the spiritual realm, Fron- tiers today are not geographical, but moral, We go to the East because it is a part of the world, and what we believe in for ourselves we believe is valid for the rest of the people of the world.. We are not presenting western civilization to the East, for wesgern civilization is only partly Christian, We tell the East to take what it finds good in our civilization, Paganism Not Geographical, But Found in Every Land but we do not make it the issue, "Neither do we ,mpose our ec- clesiasticism upon the East, for we have built up around Christianity some things that are Christian and some that are not, some that will stand transplantation and some that will not. We put our ecclesiasticism at the disposal of the East and say 'Take what is good and will fit into your own national life, "What we are trying to do is to give Christ and to let them interpret Him through their own genius and life. If the East can show us some- thing better than the Christ then we will sit at the feet of the East, "One of the first things that im- pels us as missionaries is a basic be- lief in men, The missionary enter- prise believes in people, apart from race, birth, and color. It says there are no permanently inferior peoples, There are undeveloped races, but there are untold possibilities in every human personality, A Mohammedian looked at some of the outcasts of In- dia who had been lifted out of their lowly condition by Christian mission- aries and said, 'Here you have turn- ed animals into men.' There is pos- sibility in every person no matter how humble his present state, "Everything is changing and being modified in the East. 'All our cus- toms are in the cooking pot, as an Indian said. Everything is changing except Christ. He stands unmodified, forcing modification upon every~ thing." AN-ALL-DOMINION DEMONSTRATION The 25th anniversary of the Can- adian Bible Society, and the 125th anniversary of the venerable Bri- tish and Foreign Bible Society, of ich the Canadian organiza- part in the interesting services. Rey. Lynn Harold Hough, D.D,, an eminent American preacher, now filling an important Mon pulpit, gives the principal address. Dr, H. A. Fricker, Director of the Mendelssohn Choir, conducts the singing. On application to Mr. C. G. Stev- ens, 14 College street, Toronto 2, (Telephone Kingsdate 2684) sehts will ber eserved for any desiring Our English Bible is the great- Unity Truth Centre 8. 0. E HALL, KING ST. E. Sunday, March 17 11 a.m.--Public Service. Everybody welcome = The Rev. Percival . Jackson, pre- bendary of Exeter Cathedral smnce 1904, died at Exeter, England. est p of the British people. By translating this marvellous vol- ume into more than 600 foreign languages, and supplying it at cost or less, the British and Foreign Bible Seciety has rendered the world a service of incalculable value. . It is hoped that Oshawa may be well represented at the Massey | ing, Hall meeting next Wednesday even- SUMMER WORK ON FARMS 15 URGED ON THEDLOGUES Correspondent Claims They Would Benefit Physcally and Mentally A correspondent of the Canadian]. Churchman suggests that ical students might well do farm work in their vacations, The letter says: "The farmers need summer helpers. The students need both farm experience and money to help finance the next year at college. Perhaps some of our farmers, in meeting their own needs, can train and help their future par- sons. So I ask for volunteers, If some of our splendid Anglican coun- try churchmen will be willing to put up with the ignorance and stupidity of a city born theological and stu- pidity of a city born thelogical stu- dent for the five summer months (May to September), and in addition pay his hired man a wage, sufficient to enable him to save from ome 10 two hundred dollars during the sea- son, he will be doing the student and the student's future congregation an incalculable "service. The result should be a trinity of blessings. "The farmer would be helped with his crops, and would have that satis- faction which comes from helping his In City Churches "ST. PATRIOK'S DAY IN THE MORNING" A brilliant Irish speaker and writer will preach on the above subject tomorrow, 17th of March, a. King St, United Church at 11 a.m. in the person of Rev. Mr. wraham, who is Assistant Editor of the "Outlook", United Church organ. Mr, Graham is a real Irish- man who came to Canada six years ago. His ability was soon recog: nized as a writer and in the posi- tion he now occupies has gigen great service to the United Church of Canada, His subject which 1s so appropriate to the dgy will be in- teresting and inspiring, Oshawa's Missionary.in Evening In the evening King St. Church pulpit will be filled by Rev, Geo. W. Bparling, Missionary repre- sentative of the Oshawa Presby- tery. This service will be of spec- fal interest to all young people of Oshawa and a full church is an- ticipated. Rev, C, E. Cragg has been in- vited to preach anniversary ser- vices in Peterborough owing to his being closely identified and instru- mental in the building some years ago. IN KNOX CHURCH The Rev, John Lindsay, Whitby, who has been moderator of the Knox Presbyterian Church since the departure of the Rev, A. C. Reeves, will occupy the pulpit and preach at both services tomorrow, ST. PATRICK'S DAY OBSERVED In the North Simcoe Street United Church tomorrow evening the Rev, A, Mansell Irwin will devote special attention to cele- brating the anniversary of St, Pat- rick, which falls on Sunday. His subject for the evening discourse will be "The Life and Work of St, Patrick," On Monday evening, an unusual event is being held in the form of a musical evening program arranged by the men of the congregation, A -------------------- LAST FIRESIDE GATHERING Tomorrow evening at the Sim- coe Street United Church, at 8.15, the last fireside gathering of the present season will be held. These little gatherings have been very popular and pleasant and a cordial invitation is extended to any who wish to attend, The evening ser- vice at this church will be pre- ceded by a song service starting at 6.45 pm. Rev, BE, Harston will preach at both services on Sunday, BAPTISMAL SERVICE At Christ Church, (Anglican) tomorrow afternoon, at 4.15 the sacrament of baptism will be ad- ministered, The Worth of - Prayer Prayer is an all-sufficient panoply, a treasure undiminished, a mine which is never exhausted, a sky un- obscured by clouds, a heaven unruf- fled by the storm. It is the root, the fountain, the mother of a thousand blessings, Prayer is to the spiritual life what air is to the physical, Make it a rule never to see the face of man un- til you have seen the face of God. We should finish each day as we begin it--on our knees. Be men and women of prayer. Those who neglect this duty will never be eminent for piety and usefulness, x 5» The pivot of piety is prayer, A pivot is of double use; it acts as a fastener and as a centre; it holds a place, and it is the axis of revolu- tion, Prayer is also the double sec- ret, It keeps steadfast in faith, and it helps to all holy activity, To keep in close touch with God in the secret chamber of His presence, is the great underlying purpose of prayer, . To speak with God is a priceless privilege; but what shall be said of having and hearing God speak with us! We can tell Him nothing that He does not know; but He can tell us what no imagination has ever con- ceived, no research has ever unveiled, A LENTEN HYMN Lord, we would offer Thee Our human sympathy In this sad hour i t to our mem"ry brings Thy earthly sufferings, Thou, tho' King of Kings, Resigned Thy power. Unto the wrath of foes When they against Thee rose Lo, Thou didst yield-- The scripture to fulfil - And do the Father's will Yet Thy great love was still Clearly revealed, In dark Gethsemane Thou didst from suff'ring free A fellow man; Yet such was Thine own woe, Thy sweat like blood did flow, For well Thou didst foreknow Redemption's plan. And when in glory On . How Thou didst pray That God the Father would Forgive and make men good And from man's brotherhood Take sin away! A church. > "The student would be developed physically, helped financially, and stimulated mentally. : "The country congregation to which in the future he would min- ister, would be blessed with a leader who, like his Master, knew some- thing of the cares and occupations of this daily life," 3? unday Services the City Churches All the Churches You a Hearty Welcome [1 52 Simcoe St. 5. hurch Off. Bagot St. SIMCOE ST.UNITED CHURCH Minister. REV. E. HARSTON, LL.B. Good Singin Fine Fellowship Helpful Services Sunday Services 11 AM, "The Traitor" 3 P.M.--SUNDAY SCHOOL 6.45 P.M.--SONG SERVICE 7PM. "The Cry of a Thief" 8.15 p.m.--Friendship Fireside Gathering. Last of the Season. Choir in Charge. THE MINISTER WILL PREACH At Both Services A Glad Hand Awaits You. Phone 148 Phone 3128 SIR WILFRED GRENFELL Who speaks in Oshawa April Sth, Dear Editor,-- Probably many readers of your admirable Sunday page are famil- iar with a small book entitled "GOD'S MINUTE," containing 365 brief but comprehensive prayers, supplied by eminent men and wom- en In view of his visit to Oshawa early next month, the following prayer written by Sir Wilfred Grenfell for this book may interest readers: "Our Father in Heaven, we thank Thee for teaching us to value this moment of looking up to Thee at the commence- ment of the day--lest we for- get the purpose for which Thou gavest it. "We thank Thee that Thou hast placed us in a world that needs today what we can give it, thus giving dignity and meaning to our transient lives, "Teach us this day to do the things that please Thee, and so through all its difficul- ties and all {its disappoint. ments enjoy the peace that passes understanding and makes us cheerrul at all times, "We thank Thee for the knowledge of Thy love that forgives our sins; may we reflect it today, seeing only the best that 1s in others, that we may be kind all the day through. Enable us to serve and to give, "Save us from the selfish- ness that blinds, and from the conceit that cannot walk by faith, and help us so to let our light shine, that men may glorify Thee today, for having met us for Thine is the pow- er and the glory forever, Amen, OBSERVER. Ce LESS RIGID STRUCTURES FOR WORSHIP SUGGESTED Many would read with great satis- faction the recent remarks of Dr, A. Boyd Scott regarding mew church buildings, says the Record of the Uslited Free Church of Scotland. He questioned the wisdom of adhering to- the traditional type of structure which seems to be intended to last forever. It is well known that edu- cational authorities have discovered the inadvisability of constructing school buildings on this principle, and that they now allow for development in thought and method. . The world changes quickly nowadays, and pro- moters of new churches have to look well ahead. Dr. Scott, naturally, would not have the buildings less ar- tistic, but it should be Jossible, as he says, to make them of less costly ma-' terial and yet have them beautiful Many will also agree with him that galleries should be done away with, and that chairs should be used in the front part of the building, where the congregation, when small, could be accommodated, The Rev. Alexander Sargent, Sub- Wardent of St. Paul's Theological College, Grahamstown, South Africa, has been appointed chaplain to the KNOX Presbyterian Church Simcoe Street North and Brock Street Rev. John Lindsay, B.A., Whitby Interim Moderator Rev. John Lindsay of Whitby, morning and eve- ning, Communion at morning service, 8 p.m.--Sunday School. A Cordial Welcome Always to Knox Church HOLY TRINITY CHURCH Cor, Court and Barrie Sts, REV, S. C. JARRETT Incumbent 30 Fairbanks St. Sunday, March 17 8 am.--Holy Com- nunion, 11 a.m.--Matins and Sermon. Special Lenten Service. 3 p.m = Sunday School. 7 p.m.--Evensong and sermon. SIMCOE STREET PENTECOSTAL MISSION (OVER THE ARCADE) Sunday, March 17 Sunday School 10.00 a.m. Worship, 11 a.m, Evangelistic Meeting 7 pm, Prayer Meeting, Friday eight o'clock, Committee in charge. Strangers Welcome, North Simcoe St. United Church Rev, A, MANSELL IRWIN, B.A., B.D., Pastor 89 Greta St. Phone 3263W 11 a.m.--*The Children of God." 7 p.m.~"Life and Work of St, Patrick." The pastor, Monday, 8 p.m.--Musical Evening. Program by the men, Wednesday, 8 p. m.-- Official Board Meeting. Archibishop of Canterbury. Wednesday evening-- 7.30 p.m. -- Course of addresses on "Women of The Bible." CHRISTADELPHIAN "Jesus of Nazareth, The King of the Jews," Is coming in like manner ms His Disciples saw him go--to reign as King for 1,000 years on earth, Read Acts 1, 11; Rev, 20, 4-6; I Cor. 15, Pentecostal Assembly 200. King St. W. Sunday, March 17 Sunday School, 10 a.m. 11 a.m.--~Morning Ser- Tuesday and Thursday at 8 p.m, Y, 3 p.m, Welcome, Gospel Hall Wednesda; Bible Reading, Friday, 8 p. m.~--Prayer Lutheran Church Sunday, March 17 WELCH'S PARLOURS 9.30 a.m.~Sunday School, 10.30 a.m.--~Public Worship 7.30 p.m.~--~Evening Service. Rev. A. C. Habn, 256 Athol St. BE. ALL ARE CORDIALLY WELCOME Christian Science First Church of Christ, Scientist, 64 Colborne Street East "" Substance' Morning Service at 11 am. Sunday School 12.10 a.m. Wednesday Meeting 8 p.m. Including testimonies of Healing through Christian Science. You are cordially invited to et- tend the services and to make use of the Free Public Reading Room where the Bible and ail authorized Christian Science literature may be read, borrowed or purchased and periodicals subscribed for Open on Tuesdays, T'hursdeys nnd Saturdays from 2 to 5 p.m. I Ee Ay Tr IE NTT hn TT DE a TY A NT AE AY MST ra vis nm