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B»ETE Mrs. Vercie Strong had a 1il last week, but we are plëased to hear she was not 4prt too severely. Mrs. Strong is ninety-three years of age and does exceptionally well as dhe manages her own home, although her daughters live dclose by and keep a good watch on her. United Church The fourth "Stairway to Heaven" as the theme Mr. Graham is taking in his sermons is "Redeemed". Like the action song "We are climbing Jacob's ladder" we too in the past weeks have aàscended the steps of the "Stairway to Heaven", part of Paul's doxology of praises, today we stand on the 4th step and we find the word "re- deemed." The world is being plunged into a terrible ordeal of immortality, lawlessness, fighting, pride, etc. Do we have to ask, "What must be done to be saved?" and "Why do we need to be saved?" All who believe in Christ are redeemed. We understand redeemed as 1. a ransom-a release from sins. We have a .friend in Jesus who paid the ransom for our captivity. 2. -Redeemed as being brought IANY Out of the market. Because Jesus says, "I will give you eternal life." 3. Redeemed is to buy-to obtain ownership. What a marvellous thing to be bought by Jesus' love! God owns the world and everyone in it and when we become lost He buys us with His love. God has ransomed us from the power of sin and made us His very own. Bethany greeters this month are Diana Rowan and Margaret Beer and the ushers are Rhonda Wringe and Debbie and Tracy Porteous. There will be a Christmas service on Christmas Day, December 25th. Now the fifth step in the Stairway to Heaven-Forgiven. Heathen religions believe God is an angry God and try over and over to change God's attitude toward men, but we who have been travelling the Stairway to Heaven find God to be a God of love, a God of mercy, who even when He punishes men He loves them. The step "forgiven" proves that God loves us even when we transgress, so we are forgiven (What a magical word!) according to the richness of God's grace. In Paul's letter to the Ephesians, three things show God's forgiveness. 1. the riches of God's mercy, 2. the channel from which it flows. 3. the source from which it comes. We all have things we would like to forget, to erase. The word sin is a blanket for all we do wrong, and forgiveness engulfs the free pardon of all our sins with no strings attached. God takes away the guilt and the pollution. He has the power to heal the broken heart of all His people. We are forgiven by the richness which flows through Jesus' blood, because He poured out His life in love to be the channel of God's forgiveness. All our sins are washed away time after time because of the greatness of God's love for us Ephes. 1:7,8. Exerpts from the Manvers Council minutes. A letter is to be written to Mrs. 0. Challice and Grant Curtis to clarify the matter of the County of Victoria, giving out a book on the history of the county, to residents cele- brating their golden wedding anniversary. The council will keep their book in mind if they have occasion to give out awards, etc. A motion passed on Septeni- ber 6, 1977, dealing with a $5.00 permit fee for the erection of silos, was rescinded, as the motion was contrary to Building By-Law 1578-78. Mr. H.M. Jakeman called on the council and displayed the award that he had received from the Queen's Silver Jubilee Committee. Mr. Jakeman has been recom- mended to receive the reward for the Township of Manvers to the said Committee several months ago. Mr. Jakeman thanked the Council for nominating him for the award and bestowing the honour unto him. A refund was made to the Janetville Athletic Associa- tion as a result of the Janetville skating rink being torn down. The Park Funds investment is to be used to help make up the Township allottment for the Manvers Township Arena and Community Centre. The treasurer was author- ized to turn over $94,000.00 from the general account to the Manvers Township Arena and Community Centre. The Building Inspector's report was accepted. All Township employees will receive a 6 per cent increase in pay, which is in agreement with the A.I.B. guidelines, except the Secretary in the Township office, which will be reclassified into the no. 2 pay schedule. AIl previous bene- fits, holidays, sick leave etc. to remain effective January 1, 1978. All Councillors' salaries will be increased by $100.00 each per year effective January 1, 1978. If you have had visitors during the Christmas holidays other friends would like to hear about them, so call 277-2107 and I'Il insert the information in the Bethany news in the Canadian States- man. One lady in Florida said, "It's as good as receiving a letter from home when I get the Canadian Statesman, especially when names of folks visiting in the area are mentioned." I can't give a good column if you don't give me something to write. A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all! St. Paul's Anglican Pat Lawrence, a choir boy, lit the third candle for Advent, on Sunday, when Rev. Siss- more in his sermon spoke of the "doubts" in the time of Jesus. John the Baptist started his ministry about A.D. 25 and many came to hear him preach especially on repent- ance. When Jesus came to hear him John immediately witnessed "This is the Lamb of God" and John kept preaching even when he was put in prison. John was doubting when he wasn't being released and became very depressed for he sent word to Jesus to ask why he was not being freed. Jesus told the messengers to goback and tell Johnwhat they saw and heard or to show the evidence of what Isaiah had prophesied about the blind seeing, the deaf hearing and the lamb walking and so today when people become Christians they walk upright with certainty, but many hear the gospel but fail to take it seriously. Religion does not need to be a sad, serious affair, for joy and gladness should predominate a Christian life. Jesus is the one person or by knowing Him through the gospel, can we be right, with God. From John until today the kingdom of heaven has suffered many violent attacks. Christians are being arrested in Africa and Soviet Russia and if it is known in Communist China, that a person is being baptized they are arrested and put in jail. There were violent men in the churches in the time of the Crusades and the Reform- ation. All of the Old Testament refers to the life of Jesus and what He would do when He was on earth. The evidence is in the scriptures, we must study it to know and under- stand. There is h'appiness in the home and in the world where no doubt arises and the scriptures satisfy questions of the mind. Rev. Sissmore congratu- lated Mrs. Debbie Wood on the good work she was doing with the choir and the Sunday School. Two Christmas trees were donated by Charlie Palmer and the children decorated it for their Christmas festivity on Sunday and for the Senior Citizens to enjoy at their Christmas supper on Wednes- day. Mr. and Mrs. Emery Smith visited Miss Flo Smith at the Golden Plough, Cobourg, who is in ailing health, having had a serious stroke. Miss Smith is ninety one years of age and until now has been in rela- tively good health. We trust a recovery will be eminent soon. Women's Institute "The Christmas spirit is in the Air" as was portrayed at the Women's Institute meeting on Monday evening when approximately twenty- five ladies met. The roll call was to read a verse from a Christmas card and the response proved that the meaning of 'Christmas in its true sense was recognized. I was reported that Mrs. Clarence Diamond was appointed the new W ..0, president. Mrs. Georgie Scott reported on a district executive meet- ing held at Mrs. McCallister's in Elizabethville. The compet- ition of last year on cushion covers made was favorable for Durham East as the Morrish ladies won a second and a third prize. Next year the district annual will be held in Bailieboro. Another "Luncheon is Served", the proceeds to go to the district, was discussed and the Bethany ladies decided they would like to hostess the luncheon if it meets with the approval of the executive. The dishes of the Institute that had been in the town hall had been evaluated by Mr. Cardley, but it was decided to have the dishes on display at the next meeting for the institute ladies to have the first opportunity of pur- chasing them. The programme was under the convenorship of Mrs. Freida Morton. Mrs. Belle Smith read an article on the Legend of the Poinsetta and related how it is grown in nurseries and the care of it in the home. Mrs. Hazel Ryley read a poem on "The Christ- T mas Concert" that took many down memory lane, when the school and Sunday school concerts were the highlights of the family entertainment. Mrs. Ruth Jennings, Mrs. Frances Jackson with Mrs. Violet Carr at the piano sang that old favorite "Star of the East." They then lead in singing Christmas carols and Mrs. Freida Mortontconcluded the programme with a poemn, "Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas.' From a beautifully decor- ated Christmas tree exchange gifts were pr,esented and the happy evening was topped with a delicious luncheon of strawberry short cake served by Mrs. Georgie Scott's group. Mrs. Margaret Weatherilt thanked the two groups for their contributions. Too fat? Too thin? Too tired? Too often? Do something for somebody. Your bodyl Fitness is fun. Try some. P2iTciPaKTIiln The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, December 21, 1977 15 Oshawa Monument Co. Family Memorials - Markers All Design und Lettering Done by Us on Premises - NO SALESMEN INVOLVED - Please Telephone 728-3111 for Full Details May sent gay Seas (le Santa pre- you with the est Holiday on! Flowers by Jackman Bowmanville Mall 623-3365 FLOWERS BYJACKMAN Deck the halls with boughs of holly...or garlands of gorgeous flowers. The green-fingered folk at Jackman's will be glad to make arrangements. Tel. 623-3365 TOWN OF NEWCASTLE Notice to Dog Owners in the Town of Newcastle Effective January lst, 1978 the following scale of Licence Fees will be in effect: . (1) Forthe first and second dog ......................$ 15.00 each If a certificate of spay or neuter from a licenced Veterinarian isproduced ........................$ 8.00 each (il) For the third dog.........................$ 25.00each (iii) For the fourth and each additional dog.........$ 50.00 each (iv) Kennel of pure-bred dogs registered in the Canadian Kennel Club, Incorporated ..................$ 25.00 (v) The holder of a kennel licence shall not be liable to pay, in respect of such pure-bred dogs, any licence fee under Section 3, S.S. (1), (1i), (1ii). If licence is paid or collected after the first day of February or more than fifteen (15) days after becoming the owner, a fee of $2.00 will be charged in addition to the above mentioned licence fees. An employee of the Animal Control Department of the Town of Newcastle will be checking on unlicensed dogs after February lst, 1978 and will be authorized to collect licence fees plus the above mentioned extra charge of $2.00. If paid before February lst, 1978 there will be no extra charge imposed. 1978 Licence Fees may be purchased at the following locations from December 22nd, 1977: - Town Hall, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville. - Municipal Hall, Hampton. - Toms & Sons, Newcastle. - Midtown Variety, Orono. J. M. Mc1lroy, A.M.C.T. Town Clerk