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12 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmianville, March 15, 1978 tter ~ptak THE PASSOVER, PLOT A few years ago, Hugh Schonfield wrote a book entitled "The Passover Plot". In it he sought to prove that the Easter story, the story of the crucifixion and the empty tomnb of three days later, was an elaborate plot planned by Jesus to deceive the people into accepting him as the Messiah. Schonfield, suggests that Jesus contrived to be arrested the night before the Passover, fully aware that he would be nailed to the cross the following day. ln accordance with Jewish law, he would be removed fromn the cross before the Sabbath. 11e would survive the agony of three hours on the cross. To ensure his safe removal, he arranged to be given, not the tradi- tional vinegar, but a drug that would render him unconscious and cause him to appear dead. Then lie would be taken from the cross and nursed back to life. Thus the resurrection. Schonfield presents a, readable and entertain- ing book, but he leaves the reader with more problems than answers., 11e has overlooked com- pletely the New Testa- ment record which shows that not even Jesus was convinced that his death was necessary. The decision to go ail the way, was only arrived at after an intense emotional strug- gle. Schonfield's thesis is concerned primarily ,ith denyin.g Jewish responsibilty for the deah oJesýus. 11e thus misses the wh,ï-ole point of the passion story. In -modern times, there have been those stnall-mrinded, warped individuals, who have accused the Jewisli people of killing Christ. So Schonfield and others have reacted by dis- claîming Jewish re- sponsibility in the mat- ter. A more real per- spective would be, that people like you and 1 crucified Christ. It is in the humanity of the situation, not the race, creed or colour of indivi- duals that we- find the blame. Rembrandt, the great Dutch painter of the seventeenth century presents us with this, truth in his portrayal of the crucifixion. If you look carefully at the figures- lurking in the shadows behind the cross, you will see that one of the men helping to crucify Jesus is Rembrandt himself The crucifixion story is not ancient history. It is a contemporary experience. Whenever individuals become enslaved to self, when- ever walls are raised that obscure theneeds of others from view, whenever people allow lîfe's experiences to cal- lous their divine sens!- tivity, when love fades, then Jesus is again on the cross. When in George Bernard Shaw's play, they inform Joan of Arc that she will be burned at the stake, she thinks of the effect on the people. "If I go through the fire,"1 she says, 66I shall go through it to their hearts forever and ever"l. So Jeýus moves across the stage of -life. May God help us to realize what we are doing to himyet, and cause us to seek direc- tion that our if e in today's society, will be Christ-centred. YELVERTON U.c.W. The Yelverton U.C.W. met on Thursday, Marcb 2nd at the borne of Mr. and Mrs. Ralpb Pfob. Mrs. Agnes Howe presided over the meeting wbicb was opened witb the singing of tbe Ode. The devotional was convened by Mrs. Hazel Gray. Her scripture reading was Mark 14 verses 22-25. Hler theme was on "Hands". The bymn "Take my Life" was sung and devotional period closed witb prayer. Roll cail was answered by the members and one visitor witb two ladies taking out membersbips. During the business session, $50.00 was voted to our active Sunday Scbool group for supplies. A Caribbean Supper is planned in the Cburcb basement in April - the first activity there thi s winter. Flans were made to cater for a hot mneal for a Stb wx.edd.-ng dinner t1iis fahl. Mrs. Linda Pfob d1emistrat1ed Ithîe maki f'Eater de(corat1onrs. A delicio 1meal was served by hostess Mrs. Audre Brown and Mrs. Janet Spencely. Belated congratulations to Mr. Paul Bowen of Yelverton wbo won a bronze medal at the Mostar Ski competition beld at tbe Devils Elbow, Betbany recently. Well done. Correction in ast 'week's news budget, tbe new born infant of Mr. and Mrs. Case Glasbergen of Ajax is a girl - correct. Not the second girl. Sorry about that Jason. Guess our brain slipped into neutral wbîle writing tbe news. Sympatby\ is extended to Mrs. Milford Goslîn of Lindsay and famihy in tbe passing of ber busband ast week. The Gosins' were residents of Janetville prior to moving to Lindsay and were hehd in bigb regard by tbeir neigbbours and friends in this area. "Gozzy" as be was known by bis peers, an avid card player also, possessed a keen sense of humour, a ready wit and an endless fund of imosible stories (ail true!?) Witb bis passing, also goes tbe demise o-f another era - that of tbe pioneer. The Gosins farm'rde(i Ï01-Years i westein Canada, andi weatbered the depression, hall and droutb before moving back to Ontario to retire. Is spring just around the corner or is the present lovehy Posture Mattresses Foam r Sleep Sets Starting as low as De luxe as O%" $65098 4%I l as $169 .98 54" g $89O,9 Match ing - 54" Mattess nd Bx sping Colonial and French Provincial as a $1598BEDS ......$70.98 -legs included- Headboard - Footboard - Rails 23KngS. at 2-51 Bwagil weather we have been. en- joying just a luli betwýeen winters. Anyhow, here at Malconia we have witnessed woodchucks out romping on the snow on several occasions. Wbether it be the weather, looking for food or l'amour, l'amour" calling, wre are unable to say. Congratulations are in order this coming week for Yelver- ton's Senior Citizen Mr. Wilbert J. Malcolm who will be observing bis 86th birthday on March 17th. Wilbert is living with bis daughter, Dorothy and is quite active for bis years - even shovels snow. Miss Denise Glasbergen had the misfortune recently to fal on the ice and break ber collarbone. Denise is recuper- ating quickly and sbould soon be back to normal.' On Sunday evening tbe initial meeting of the Lake Scugog Softball Association was beld in Nestieton Com- munity Hall witb only five of the prevîous years nine teams represented. Mr. Bob Ryan was re-elected as President and Harvey Malcolm named as Sect.-Treasurer. Last years rules were scrutinized and several cbanges approved for 1978. Tbe next meeting is scbeduled for 7 p.'m., April 23 at Nestleton Community Hall at wbicb time tbe fee forthe 1978 bail season is due for ahl 1977 teams desiring to play in tbe league. PROPANE TGRCH Propane tank and steel burner with e dozen Usealn the home or shop. PROPANE REFILL 14 oz. siza attaches eeedly and quickly to burner head. 1145-807-12 COPPER FITTI ,1 /Z"ELEGW 3240-326-100 ANGLE STOP WITNH ANDLE 1/2"1 C.5.i e236-260-20 28 STIAIONT STOP WITHf HANOI 1/2" C.S.1I 3236-251-20 O 3228-028-10 1/2" 1 SEDIMENTà FAUCET m 11~ Newcastle Community Bowling Resuits There was tough competition facing public speakers who gathered at the Bowmanville Branch of-the Royal Can dian Legion to deliver speeches on Sunday. Young people from Bay Ridges to Bowmanville took part in the Zone Public Speaking competition that is held each year by the legion. Shown in the Dhoto above are first Diace winners. (left to right). front, Rhonda Petersen, Bowmanville Senior Public Sehool, Elizabeth Aquiina, St. Teresa Sehool in Whitby, (back) Ed Canning, Port Perry'High School *and Beth Nelson from Eastdale Collegiate in Oshawa. Youtb 125 and Over T. Cox 141, B. Sbetler 127, B. Crockett 127, M. Malette, 139-157, J. Osborne 132-130, W. Coucb 143-135, P. Hole 207, M. Biersteker 138, K. O'Boyle 182, J. Beard 157, S. Stere 155-125, A. Stere 198, B. Rowe 134, D. Martin 143-127, T. Gregg 131,' T. Abbott 126, R. Pierik 136, J. Wind 137, W. Rowley 149, J. Beam 126, N. Lake 138, K. Martin 134, R. Wannamaker 128, S. Fellows 142, S. Robin- son 135-164, A. Rowe 183-140, C. Luke 153-145, W. Luke 132-142, M. Tryon 153-201, J. Wind 149-184, M. Tryon- 208- 125, S. Reicbeld 144-156, P. Johnson 104-139, W. Johnson 172-168, S. Webb 144-172, K. Jenkins 187,226, J. Boyd 145- 163, M. Tufford 153-138, J. Walker 132, D. Burns 214-163, P. Bromley 138-141, T. Oke 199-210, K. Gilmer 213-154, P. Willemis 129-134, G. Martin 214, D. Chard 189-156. 200 and Over, Ladies B. Major 208, P. Wind229, B. Petberick 200, B. Dickson 214, D. Kelly 204, B. Sandercock, 209, B. Pearce 214, M. Wade 218, P. Mercer 245, D. Mercer 227, H. Çouroux 201, K. Mercer 322, D. Walker 237, A. Langstaff 217-246-221, C. Langstaff 221, M. Burley 201, G. Henry 203, J. Holmes 211, M. Garrod 21I6. Men P. Gardner 228-222, C. Strachan 211, J. Grabam 226, B. Forget 2-23, K. Cowling 294-266, T. Emnbley 232, G. Cowling 330-200, J. Clapdorp 230, G. Watson 218, B. Lewis 238, E.' T-aylor 262-205, G. Kimbal205, 1. Fanis 271, W. Flintoff 236, B. Farrow 20J- 218-224, M. Henry 205-203-201, H. Clark 230-221, Thurýsday ý,7Mixed J. Forget 227, M. Lewis 210-223, F. Forget 226-246, W. Forget 252, K. Southern 227- 223, B. Glanville 218, E. Stepbens 243, M. Henry 227, R. Forget 258, B3. Forget'202-267, C. Tennant 201, LL Schmid 200. Friday Mi xed R. Pear-ce 203, M. MacDonald 232, M. Henry 201, M. Pearce 204-205D, A. Vogels' 228-201, H. Webb 210, !- , Willems 248, B. Glanville 206-204, B. MV.adili' 229-205, N. Madill 202, JB3, Cail 26 H. Cail 206, M,. knnr223, T. Sluymers 233, B. Slîuymers- 211, L. Pe.arce 235, S ikl son 203-208, A. Peare2122 272, M. Burley24-1,R Burley 232-210, E. Emrbieyi 232, T. Embley 231, R. Goocd 216-225, B. 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