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G M8 OSHAWA TIMES, Seturdey, December 30, 1961 Toward Christian Maturity In his first letter to the Corinthians, Paul avows that everything is use- Jess without"love. Prophetic powers, knowledge, zeal, even faith and benevolence are meaningless without it--I Corinthians 13:1-3. kind. ILLUSTRATED SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON Defining true Christian love, Paul says, "Love suffereth long, and is Love envieth not; love vaunt- eth not itself, is not puffed up . is not provoked, taketh not account of evil.'"'--I Corinthians 13:4-5. By Alfred Buescher Put away your old way of life, urges Paul, and "be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and put on the new man," modeled after God.--Ephesi Writing to the Ephesians, Paul con- tinues, speaking of those who allow their hearts to become hardened Strength By R, BARCLAY WARREN So often man is a mixture of strength and weakness. Samson is a good example. Before his birth he had been dedicated to the Lord. As a Nazarite he would refrain from the juice of the grape and never would a razor come upon his head. He would begin to deliver Israel out of the hand of the Philis- tines. The secret of his strength lay, not in exceptional~ muscle, but in the Spirit of the Lord coming mightily upon him. Judges 14;6, Thus, when a young lion roared on him as he through disuse. Ignorant and past feeling, they give themselves up to lasciviousness.--Ephesians 4:17-19. 4:22-24. GOLDEN TEXT: Hebrews 6:1. BIBLE LESSON Christian Love Hymned By Paul By N. SPEER JONES Wilbur Smith points out (Pelou- Today's lesson is the culmi-|bet's Select Notes, p. 434), for nating chapter in the topic ofja husband or wife to profess his the year's final quarter, "'Chris-jor her love for the other, but tian growth."' As such, it is fit-| persist in treating the partner ting that it should center on the|unkindly. main theme of Christianity it-| Yet it never works for the un- self--love. _|kind person simply to tell him- The chapter from Paul's first|selt he must be kind; he must letter to the Corinthians is fa-|be moved by the total warmth mous as a hymn to Christian | of a love of God and all His ise of true knowledge and un-| derstanding ("then shall I know} fully'), possible only through love. | LOFTY WRITING Just as Paul's Hymn of love in Corinthians is justly famous, so his letter to the Ephesians |has been called by some the |loftiest single writing of the New Testament. Its message is nave practical: it pertains to jour individual roles in building up the church as the body of Christ, Each must perform his own part, according to his God- given abilities, for Christ's in- \fluence here on earth to be felt jas it should be. | John Eadie points out (Pelou- bet's, p. 438), "Some men have just enough of Christian intelli-| THE GOLDEN TEXT entered the land of the Philis- fines to seek an_ occasion against them, he rent it as he would have rent a kid. It is an interesting story. Be- fore his wedding feast was over he slew 30 Philistines. When his Philistine wife was given by her father to another man, he caught 300 foxes and tying them tail to tail, and tying a firebrand to the tails, he turn- ed them loose among the stand- Comes NEWS IN BRIEF flocking to this little village, checking reports a great blue heron is wintering here. Mrs. From Almighty enemies, "She pressed him daily with her words, and urged him, so that his soul was vexed unto death." He finally told her of the Nazarite vow. As he off his locks, Then she called, Samson." wist not that the Lord was de- parted from him. The Philis- tines put out his eyes, bound him with fetters of brass, and made him grind in the prison house. When his hair was had slain in his life. God an- swered his prayer for strength. How important it is to keep our commitment with God. If He leaves us we are pitiably weak. But with Him, the weak- est of us is strong. Iauiian Nordica, the American eperatic soprano famous for Wagnerian roles who died in ing corn and vineyards. Great damage was done. For twenty years Samson judged Israel. Occasionally he would advance, alone, against the Philistines and slay many. Never had one man inspired such fear in the hearts of an enemy. Then came the episode with Delilah. In response to the of- fered bribes, she undertook to discover the secret of his great \1914. was born at Farmington, |Me. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Cromwell Ave. & Highway 401 Rev. Carl A, Kartechener _ LIFE ON MARS? PITTSBURGH (AP) -- There may be a civilization more ad- vanced than ours on another planet in the universe, says a Harvard biologist. Speaking to students at the University of Pittsburgh, Dr. George Wald said: "Life probably exists now in many places of the universe. slept with his head on her lap|And it is difficult to avoid the she summoned a man to shave|conclusion that~in many places they have advanced far beyond "The Philistines be upon thee,|where we have advanced here He, awakened and/on earth.' HELPED THIEVES GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (AP)-- Police questioning two boys about a typewriter the pair stole asked whether removing the machine from the store had not srown and his vow with Godineen difficult. "Oh, no, one of renewed, at a pagan feast he|the clerks held the door open slew more in'his death than he}for us,' was the response. WATCH FOR BIRD HANCOCK, N.H. (AP)--Bird watchers and naturalists are WESTMOUNT UNITED CHURCH FLOYD ST, AT GIBBONS Marie Taylor, A.R:C.T., R.M.T. Organist and Choir Master REV, FRANK H. WARD, B.A., 11:00 A.M, MORNING WORSHIP Nursery Care during this service. 9:45 a.m.--Morning Sunday School 2:00 p.m.--Primary Sunday School |} Herbert S. Currier reported to- day the huge bird, with a six- foot wingspan, landed on her house porch while searching for food. It alsvu has been sighted fishing in Hancock Book. THE PHYSIC SCIENCE CHURCH 11 Bruce St. 728-0086 Orange Temple, OSHAWA Service as usual SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31 All Welcome Mediums:-- Rev, Perry Mrs. Hurn Mrs. Craig | HARMONY | UNITED CHURCH | Rev. N. T. Holmes, B.A., B.D. Minister Ross Metcalt, A.R.C.1., A.CC.M. Organist and Choirmaster 10:00 A.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL 11:00 A.M. | KINDERGARTEN CLASS TINY TOTS 11:00 A.M. MORNING WORSHIP A HEARTY WELCOME TO ALL 4 ; : ' pie - j love. It is often quoted in mar-|manifestations His children la ps riage ceremonies. In it, Paul,/here on earth. as agerbot any | es and a moved by the Holy Spirit,) On the other hand, it is sur- vey anelve catchectinn ., sd achieves one of the most ex-|prising how the soul is opened |never satis . F i i \they veer between extreme ra-| citing moments in all literature. |to a great flowering of, such| jionalism and, extredio. wivatie' GOLDEN TEXT ism. This is the mark of the : Ean child, the immature Christian. | "Wherefore leaving the doctrine of the first principles of Christ, let us press on unto perfection."--Hebrews 6:1. Strength and reveal it to his LISTEN TO THE FAMILY BIBLE HOUR SUNDAY 5:30 TO 6:00 P.M. CKLB -- DIAL 1350 SUNDAY SERVICES EARLY SERVICE 9:30 A.M, SECOND SERVICE 11 A.M. 9:30 A.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL "THIS IS. THE LIFE" REGULARLY ON TELEVISION Albert Street United Church REV. ALBERT £. LARKE, Minister MRS, BRUCE SEARLE, Organist and Choir Leader 11:00 A.M. PUBLIC WORSHIP The Minister Will Preach 9:45 A.M.--Juniors, Intermediates, Seniors. 10:45 A.M.--Beginners, Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergorten, Primary A steadfast devotion to the un-| varnished teachings of Christ} | will help to steady the course of such beings, transforming) them into mature Christians with the power of love. In this chapter he outlines the|love by a deliberate attempt to need for love (verses 1-3), its|perform a_ single kindly act.} qualities (verses 4-7), its perma-|Only as these single acts are nence (verses 8-12) and its pre-|built upon and enlarged by an eminence (verse 13). open spirit, however, can one j eaks|STow toward the maturity of a The love of which Paul sp itrue Christian love. BYNG AVENUE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH PASTOR: REV. G. A. CARROLL PHONE 728-2426 SIGN AGREEMENT BERLIN (Reuters) -- Russia and East Germany today signed The Soul's Awakening "Wherefore leaving the doctrine of the first principles of is not possible for an ordinary) d : human being; man's natural in-| Another aspect of this love is stinct is self-love, not love for|that where it grows, there is no others. The kind of all-absorb-|room for evil. Paradoxically, the an agreement on joint research in peaceful uses of atomic en-| ergy, including protection from and elimination of radioactive) Christ, let us press on unto perfection.'"'---Hebrews 6:1. 7:00 P.M.--EVANG ELISTIC SERVICE ing love Paul extolls is pos-|surest way to overcome evil is/fallout. A statement said the sible only in a person reborn in/not to focus on it, but on its) agreement also includes work Christ. oer, which will|in nuclear physics and reactor i f such|then crowd the evil out. /techniques and the application [nagging Me Paul| Verse 12 holds forth the prom-| of radioactive isotopes. sctigamcnce | FREE METHODIST CHURCH ledged virtues as Christian zeal, | knowledge, understanding, rm ence are useless a Fas . 17 Erie St. Diol 725-3872 Rev. W. A. McMillan, Pastor KIND' | 9:00 A.M.--"The Light And Lite Hour' -- 900 on your heed - Y ae by Radio Dial, Love... is kind," says 10:00 A.M.--Sunday School for all ages. 11:00 A.M.--"The Old Year and The New" 7:00 P.M.--"Knowing The Times" | CHRISTIAN SCIENCE FIRST CHURCH -- 64 COLBORNE ST. EAST Branch of The Mother Church, The First Church of Christ, Scientist tn Boston, Massachusetts, SUNDAY SCHOOL -- 11:00 A.M. SUNDAY SERVICE - 11 A.M. SUBJECT: CHRISTIAN SCIENCE READING ROOM HOURS Tuesday and Thursday 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday 7:00 p.m. to 9:60 p.m. EXCEPTING HOLIDAYS Paul. How meaningless it is, as WATCHNIGHT SERVICE -- 11:00 P.M. BL R ST. ALSO AT 1042 ROSSLAND RD. W. MISSION 9:45 A.M.--SUNDAY SCHOOL Base Line Schoo! 11:00 A.M.--WORSHIP SERVICE Bloor St. East at Harmony Rd. You will be welcome at all these services, Ning worship || Hebron Christian Reformed Church | MORNING WORSHIP One block north Highway 2 on Thickson Rd. and you see the 2:00 P.M. church. Church of the "Back to God Hour" every Sunday 3 p.m. SUNDAY SCHOOL CKLB. MID-WEEK SERVICE WED, & P.M. 10:00 A.M.--MR. CL. BISHOP 7:00 P.M.--REV. JOHN VanHARMELEN NEW_YEAR'S EVE SERMON. You are cordially invited to these Services where a warm || BAHA'IS BELIEVE It matters not what the exterior may be if the heart be pure and white within. God does not behold differences of hue and com- plexion; He looks at the hearts. For further information please write: 29 GLADSTONE -- PHONE 725-7578 SPECIAL TALENT 10:00 A.M.--SUNDAY SCHOOL WITH CLASSES FOR ALL 11:00 A.M.--MORNING WORSHIP Let us worship together the Christmas Season KiNG st. PENTECOSTAL cuurcn 611 KING ST. WEST Rev. J. M. MacKnight--Pastor 725-1661 Residence Church 728-5371 7:00 P.M.--PASTOR'S SUBJECT 'REFORMATION OR TRANSFORMATION" 9:45 A.M.--SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR TRANSPORTATION -- 725-0318 11:00 A.M.--SUBJECT: "REPOSSESSED LAND" COMBINED WATCH NIGHT SERVICE SIMCOE ST. -- BYNG AVE, -- KING ST, PENTECOSTAL CHURCHES 10:30 P.M. Simcoe St. Choir -- Dueis -- Earl and Aussie Werner SPEAKER -- REV. R. A. BOMBAY THE PUBLIC ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND welcome awaits you. MONDAY, JANUARY 1, 1962 10:00 A.M.--REV. JOHN VanHARMELEN NEW YEAR'S SERMON. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 1962 8:00 P.M.--Speciol Week of Prayer Service. Rev. J. McCleod, Rev. G. Rezelman, Rev. J. VanHarmelen, officiot- ing. SUNDAY, JANUARY 7, 1962 M,--Rev.. John VanHarmelen, .M.--Rev. John VanHarmelen. TO SERVE GOD! 11:00 A.M. 7:00 P.M. -- Meeting conducted by Brigadier and Mrs. Gilbert Dockeray RLLIANCE CHURCH, , ISTER REV. C.¥. FREEMAR 9:45 A.M. 2 P.M. | Sunday School and Bible Classes |} 9:00 P.M. Two Religious Films "POWER OF PRAYER" "THE RIGHT START" 11:00 P.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL 11:00 A.M.--"READ IT THROUGH IN '62' A Message on Reading the Bible. How and Why? 8:00 P.M.--'NUMBERING OUR DAYS" FIRST CADPTIST CHURCH ZN SS q uh . HORTOP at GLENWOOD TE BON. PEACE and JOY ite . Rev. N. Frank Swaockhammer;"B.A. Mr. H. Philp, Musical Director 11 A.M.--HE HATH SHOWN THEE, O MAN, WHAT IS GOOD. P.M.--WATCHNIGHT COMMUNION "You got a Star for Christmas ! Follow It', 1] (No Service at 7) Bible School 9:45 --~ Nursery and Jr. Church at 11 a.m. Watch Night Service, conducted by Brigadier and Mrs, Gilbert Dockeray (Note change of time for this Sunday , -- 10:00 P.M.--WATCHNIGHT SERVICE A Beautiful Color Film--"GOD'S CHOSEN VESSEL" will be shown. Special Music and in closing, the Communion of the Lord's Supper. For those remaining after the evening service, light refreshments will be served, Home League Annual Dinner Major and Mrs. M. Rankin Corps Officers . : 133 pri South Wednesday, Jan. 3rd -- Alliance World-wide Day of Prayer. Services at 12 noon, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. i THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN CANADA KNOX ST. LUKE'S ST. PAUL'S SIMCOE ST. NORTH Meeting now in our new port- KING ST. E. & WILSON (Four blocks from King) ; e Rev. D. A. P.. Allen B.A. T.C.D. able church, corner at Nipigon Minister and Rossland Rd. W. 445 Beverley -- 728-6014 REV. KENNETH J. MATTHEWS -- Minister The Rev. Robert B. Milroy, M.A., Orgonist Pro Tem -- Mrs. J. Kerr Choir Director Pro Tem-- Mrs. Jan Drygale Mr. Frank Walter, Organist and Choir Master 9.15 A.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30%A M. SABBATH SCHOOL 11 A.M NEW YEAR SERVICE "The Sufficient Day'" 9:45 -- CHURCH SCHOOL AND BIBLE CLASSES NEW YEAR'S SERVICES 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. 2 Morning Services of Worship 10:30 a.m. 11:45 a.m. "'Remembering and Hoping" NURSERY CLASSES AT BOTH SERVICES. 7 P.M YOUNG PEOPLES A Hearty Weicome Awaits You All Cordially Invited Catvary Baptist CENTRE AND JOHN STREETS Affiliated with the Fellowship of Evangelical Baptist Churches in Canada Pastor: REV, W. NIVEN AITKEN 9:45----BIBLE SCHOOL FOR ALL A A.M.--MORNING WORSHIP "THE CROWN OF THE YEAR" GES P.M.--ON THE AIR -- CKLB OLD-FASHIONED NIGHT OF TESTIMONY MUSIC BY THE HOOPER BROS. P.M.--THE MARTIN LUTHER FILM A VITAL MESSAGE FOR TODAY 8:15 P.M.--WATCH-NIGHT SERVICE SPEAKER: MR. ROBERT ROXBURGH BRING IN THE NEW YEAR IN GOD'S HOUSE BS " WED. 7:45 P.M, Prayer Meeting Mr. Ernest Winter TONIGHT 8:00 P.M. Prayer and Testimony HILLSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH 1351 CEDAR STREET 9:45 A.M, 11:00 A.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL MORNING WORSHIP SPEAKER: MR. ERNEST WINTER simcot st. PENTECOST AL 245 Simcoe St. S. Pastor; REV. R. A. BOMBAY CHURCH SUNDAY 1] A.M.-""GOD'S NEW DAY" 7 PM" | RESOLVE . .' 10:00 A.M.--BIBLE CLASSES. FOR EVERY AGE WATCH NIGHT SERVICE 10:30 P.M, St. Andrew's 11:00 A.M.--MORNING The Minister 11:15 P.M.--COMBINED WORSHIP CHURCH Rev, John K. Refreshments .M.--Nursery, Beginne United Church MINISTER: REV. JOHN R. LENG, M.C., B.A, B.D., D.D: Organist and Choirmaster: MR. KELVIN JAMES, A.T.C.M, NEW YEAR'S SUNDAY WORSHIP will preach. NEW YEAR'S EVE IN SIMCOE ST. UNITED Moffat will preach. served afterwards. M.--Senior, Intermediate and Junior Sunday School. rs and Primary Sunday School, CENTRE STREET 0: 11:00 A.M.--'"WHERE D 11:30 P.M.--WATCH NI Service will last one half UNITED CHURCH REV, WARREN G. DICKSON, B.A., MINISTER Mr. R, K. Kellington, Organist-Choirmaster 10:00 A.M.--SUNDAY SCHOOL -- A Class for All Ages. ID CHRISTMAS GO? (a) Where Did the Bethlehem Shepherds Go? (b) Where Did the Wise Men Go? (c) Where Did the Babe of Bethlehem Go? GHT SERVICE Theme: "Words of Comfort and Promise" hour. Let us welcome 1962 worshipping God. Everybody Welcome. | NORTHMINSTER (CORNER OF SIMCOE ST, AND ROSSLAND RD.) MINISTER '--- REV. ORGANIST -- MR. J. UNITED CHURCH H. A. MELLOW, B.A R, ROBERTSON, A.R.C.T. 6, 7, 8 years old -- Dr, S, J. WATCH NIGHT SERVICE 11:00 SUNDAY SCHOOL -- 9:30 A. the church 11:00 A.M. session 3, 4, 5 years old in lower hall of church M. Session in the lower hall of Phillips School. MIDNIGHT SAT,, DEC. 30 A.M. "KEEPING MY TRYST" Baby Sitter Service by Come Double Club 9:50 P.M.--FRIENDLY CHAT (OVER C.K.L.B.) A UNION SERVICE AT KING STREET PENTECOSTAL CHURCH TUES., 7:30 P.M. -- C.A. YOUTH MEETING WED., 7:30 P.M. -- PRAYER AND PRAISE ALL WELCOME AT EVERY MEETING ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA. SUNDAY SERVICES ST. GEORGE'S ANGLICAN CHURCH : BAGOT AND CENTRE STS, RECTOR -- REV, CANON C. D. CROSS, B.A., L.Th, CURATE -- REV. DONALD WILSON, B.Eng., B.Th, SUNDAY, DECEMBER' 31st. CHRISTMAS 1, A.M.--HOLY COMMUNION A.M.--MORNING PRAYER -- REV. D. WILSON P.M.--EVENING PRAYER -- REV. CANON C. CROSS 9:00 11;00 7:00 CHRIST MEMORIAL CHURCH MARY AND HILLCROFT STREETS RECTOR: THE VEN, H. D. CLEVERDON -- PHONE 725-5795 8:00 A.M, -- 11:00 A.M, -- 7:00 P.M. HOLY TRINITY CHURCH CORNER COURT AND BARRIE STREETS, AND BLOCK EAST OF ALBERT CANON C. D. CROSS, B.A. REV, DONALD WILSON, B. ENG, CAPTAIN R. J. PULLAR, CA, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31. CHRISTMAS 1 .M.--HOLY COMMUNION -M.--CAROL SERVICE ; -M.--BAPTISMS :00 P.M,.--NO SERVICE i A A P ST. MATTHEW'S CHURCH WILSON RD. SOUTH, & HOSKIN AVE. INCUMBENT: THE REV, R. A. SHARP -- 725-7064 SERVICES AT 8:00 A.M, -- 11:00 A SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30 A.M, -- NURSERY FA *M, --- 7:00 P.M. CILITIES AT 11:00 A.M. ST. MARK'S CHURCH STEVENSON RD. NORTH ON BEURLING AVE, * REV. A. WOOLCOCK -- 728-3055 8:00 A.M. -- 11:00 A.M. -- 7:00 P.M, 9:30 A.M. -- CHURCH SCHOOL Nursery Facilities at 11:00 A.M. Service SIMCOE STREET The Church in the heart ot the UNITED CHURCH city with the World on its heart.' MINISTER: REV. JOHN K. MOFFAT, B.A, Director of Music: Mr. R. G. Geen, L.T.C.M. NEW YE, 11:00 A.M.--"ANOTHER The Minister a Social Hour fo Young Adult Bibl A.M.--Infant's cared fo AR'S EVE WAY" t Both Services. 11:15 P.M.--" EXCEPT THESE ABIDE' This is a joint Watch Night Service with St. Andrew"s congregation in Simcoe Street Church. Howing Church School, CHURCH SCHOOL 9:45 A.M.----Junior and Intermediate Department le Class r in Memorial Halt A.M.--Nursery, Kindergarten, Primary Kum Street United Ghurel Rev. George Telford, M.A., B.D., D.D., Minister in Cnarge Mr. Rhyddid Williams, Choir Director and Organist YOUTH DEPARTMENT 10:00 A.M THE INAUGUR ALWAYS A WELCOME FOR ALL A BABY CRECHE, NURSERY AND CHURCH SCHOOL 11:00 AM AL SERVICE OF THE UNITED CHURCH WOMEN 11:00 A.M. "VISION OF THE FUTURE" Anthem: 'Go Forth with God (Shaw) Hymn Anthem: 'Hear Us, O Lord" (Wainwright) T THE FRIENDLY FAMILY CHURCH