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Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, January 21, 1987 3 Miracle Crusade" Tries to Ease Suffering Golden Age Bowlers Help Handicapped Kids New Board of Directors for Visual Arts Centre The healing grace of the Lord was applied by Pastor Bill Prankard during three "miracle crusade" sermons at the Liberty Pentecostal Church this past week. Among the lessons preached by Pastor Prankard was that people must learn to accept God's ways even when they appear to be defying reason. by Rob Savage Some came on walkers, others had less visible ailments, ailments, but all who ventured down the aisles of the Liberty Liberty Pentecostal Church in Bowmanville last week shared the same hope -- a miracle to end the pain. That hope was placed in Pastor Bill Prankard, who sees himself as an instrument instrument of God in a number of "miraculous" recoveries. His Miracle Crusade first rolled into town Sunday evening, January 11, for three evening services. And while critics may challenge the validity of the pastor's healing powers, the service itself was a fascinating fascinating exposition of human hope. "This is your night for a miracle," Rev. Prankard told the enthusiastic crowd of about 250. He fulfilled the claim by inviting those seeking comfort comfort to come down from the pews to the altar. Then, one by one, Pastor Prankard laid his healing Call 623-5577 for Flowers hand on them. Several fainted at the touch, and lay on the church's carpeted floor speaking in tongues as they felt the relief they believed believed the Lord was bringing. bringing. Others stood and wept as the miraculous effect appeared appeared to be taking hold. Almost all said they felt the Lord's presence was in the room. "I felt a terrific heat," said Marti McPhail, who was suffering pain from her kidney problem. For his part, Rev. Prankard Prankard remained enthusiastically enthusiastically optimistic of the miracles miracles he was predicting. Telling his audience that Canada has "a shortage of the gospel of Christ," he defended defended the Miracle Crusades as something which cannot be explained by logic. And by the time the service service ended, his claim appeared appeared to be fulfilled, with a majority of waving hands confirming the strength of the healing touch. Of course, Rev. Prankard knows not everyone believes believes he has received the ability from God or anyone else to perform such feats. Yet he says he is not disturbed disturbed by his critics. He says many who have DAVE HILLS BUILDING SERVICES Complete design, drafting and construction service. CUSTOM HOMES - ADDITIONS RENOVATIONS - ETC. Telephone 623-1495 disputed the miracles often change their minds when they attend a service. "There's something about it," he said. "They sense reality reality to it and come back." Medical dangers also aren't a problem for the pastor, who insists the healed return to their doctor doctor to confirm their recovery. recovery. In fact, after 15 years of touring, Rev. Prankard and the Miracle Crusade are ready for most of the charges that can be laid against them. The Miracle Crusade began after the pastor saw a miracle service in Pittsburgh and "felt God." "And even as a Pentecostal Pentecostal pastor I had never really 'felt' God," he said. "And I cried and I cried and I cried." He soon began his own Miracle Crusade, which included included a half-hour weekly television show called "The Master's Touch." The show ran from 1974 to 1980, eventually being forced off the air by the onslaught of American religious' sjiovvs.' ' "Our program really wasn't needed," he said. "Either we had to get very 'gimmicky' or just say that phase is over." He now travels across Canada with the crusade and is developing missions in the Arctic, where he says some people have no access to the word of God. At the same time, he says he's alarmed by the decreasing decreasing numbers in the cities who are professing Christian faith, and he invites invites all critics to at least come out and see one of his crusades. "I hope they would still see Jesus," he says of his critics. "Our hope is to in- Business Skills Update NOW! 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SEPTEMBER 1987 TO MAY 198B e » • e a • a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a -a a a by Tammy Hill Most of the 22 students attending attending Courtice North School are given opportunities opportunities to participate in various sporting events which they may not otherwise otherwise have chosen. And students students are supported in many of these endeavours by the Lions Golden Age Bowlers. Jim Cryderman, an instructor instructor at the school, said, "the seniors are very good with the students and they understand their handicaps." handicaps." Mr. Cryderman explained: "we hope the students can develop skills from these activities so they can use them when they leave school." On a weekly basis, half of the students are taken to the Darlington Arena for public skating, while the other half participates in an afternoon of horseback riding. riding. This event takes place each Thursday afternoon. And on Monday afternoons the three classes are bused to the Newcastle Fitness Centre, where they are provided provided with swimming lessons lessons and practice time. Mr. Cryderman said that most of the students didn't know how to skate or swim before they began participating participating in these field trips. "We have taught them how to skate and swim. And we have some very good swimmers in the group." These social/sporting events are generally designed designed to develop social skills, muscles, and control in the students. . One program that the students students look forward to each month is an afternoon of bowling, which is sponsored sponsored by the Lions Golden Age Bowlers. All of the students students are taken to Liberty Bowl in Bowmanville and play a few games with the help of instructors, volunteers volunteers and a some of the Golden Age Bowlers. The entire event is paid for by the Golden Age Bowlers Bowlers through money collected collected in a plastic pig bank found in the bowling alley. Each member of the bowling bowling team drops in change or whatever they can spare every time they bowl and by the end of the month there is enough to sponsor the students. students. This monthly activity has been taking place for several years. The Golden Age Bowlers also organize an annual baseball tournament between between themselves and the students. This event has been taking place for about six or seven years. Following Following the tournament, the bowlers hold an afternoon banquet with food, fun and trophies. Arnold Lobb, a member of the bowling team, said that the students have won the tournament every year until this past season. "We tied them 7-7," he said. "We get great fun out of the tournament," Mr. Lobb said, "Can you imagine us troduce people to Jesus, who loves and cares." For people like Ms. McPhail, it seems the message message was delivered. Aside from her physical needs, Ms. McPhail was looking for the strength to minister to native Canadians Canadians at the missions she attends. attends. She says she found the strength during the service. "Right now I've got the willingness to do it," she said. "And I will." old coots out there running the bases?" Mr. Cryderman said that the students look forward to the baseball tournament every year. He also commented commented that the seniors feel it is good for the kids to have social interaction. Aside from sporting activities, activities, the Golden Age Bowlers have helped supply supply wood, saws and other materials for any inside work needed to be kept up in the school. However, they have not provided this service service for about four years. They also try to make it to the annual Open House for the students, held at the school every year. Arnold Lobb said he enjoys enjoys helping out with the students and giving them something to look forward to. "I can honestly say their manners are out of this world and they are most appreciative." appreciative." Mr. Cryderman said that "the school really appreciates appreciates the seniors helping helping out. And so do the kids." "It's a program that should be continued," he added. The annual election of the Visual Arts Centre row from left: Pat Best, Vice-President; Marianne Board of Directors was held on Thursday, January Zakarow, President; Marguerite Garland, Elfriède 15. Serving on the board for 1987 are (back row, from Haunsberger, Secretary; Eva Kraft, Treasurer. Ab- left): Pat Irwin Lycett, Joan Greenway, Tricia Eyman, sent: F. Chidley, B. Rowsell, R. Metcalf. Dave Clements, Joe Dalrymple, Bob Shafer. Front WESLEYVILLE E. Barrowclough The landscape of Saturday morning, Jan. 10th was like a winter postcard with trees laden with fluffy snow and fields covered with a thin blanket of it. Birds were more attentive to the feeders, the regulars woodpeckers, jays, tree sparrows and chickadees. For two nights lately a very soft 'who-who' was heard from nearby trees, but the owl is seldom seen. Because it is so rare now, it is a pleasure to hear, but in the long ago days when every farm kept a few hens, owls were not welcome. Woodpeckers have a way of wrapping their flexible tail around the base of the suet for a firmer hold, but one watcher saw a hairy take a sunflower seed, fasten it in a crack of a tree and eat it that way. There is always a way. Neighbours of a former resident, Mrs. Madeleine Schwarz, were shocked to hear of her death on Saturday, Jan. 3rd. She had gone out to do some shopping and when crossing a street with the green light was struck by a car making a turn. Mr. and Mrs. Schwarz lived for a time at Port Britain then at Wesleyville, and; for a short time at Port Granby. Mr. Schwarz died some time ago and Mrs. Schwarz was living in Scarborough. Sympathy is extended to son Joe (Sonny) in Mississauga and Elsie, Mrs. Jas. Porter, in Fenelon Falls. Donald Nichols returned from his African holiday on Sunday, Jan. 4th, and was met by his parents, Carroll and June at Pearson Airport. He had quite a wonderful experience viewing wild animals, seen at large in a huge crater, as many as 30 lions "in a group. It was fascinating, and also a little scary to have only a tent wall and some distance between them..He was disappointed he didn't make the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro, at 15,000 feet altitude sickness was so severe he and five others of the 14 man team could not continue. Last week was exceptionally exceptionally busy for the executive of the Welcome UCW. They met at the church and the president chaired a meeting for three different committees, from 9 - 12 a.m. Plans were made for the special service on Jan. 18 to celébrate 25 years of the UCW; arrangement and HAMILTONS INSURANCE SERVICE f/jSI Main St., Orono ÜH OB 983-5115 SERVING YOUR INSURANCE NEEDS FOR 35 YEARS Susan Sawyer Nelda Dawson 983-5767 623-4835 Guys and Gals Hair Salon 20% OFF All Perms given by Gwen, Lynda,Sue or Marietta for the month of January. Reg. *35 Perm NOW $ 28 623-1341 Reg. *60 Perm NOW $ 48 28 Division St., Bowmanville groups for the coming year, the "special luncheon meeting Tuesday, and initial plans for a large catering committment for the coming summer. Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Nichols attended a banquet at the Royal York, Toronto hosted by a travel agency, on Saturday evening Jan. 10th. Tables were arranged so that former members of a tour sat with the guides of that particular trip. There were 1100 present. Interesting news of a former Port Hope resident was heard here yesterday, when we were contacted for information about her. Lydia Barham was a very gracious lady who was governess to many leading "Ontario families about the middle of the last century, among them the Williams and Haywards. A fine photo of her is stored away in the boxes awaiting the time when Port Hope has space to house accumulated material of the East Durham Historical Society. It was taken on her 100th birthday. The request came from a member of the Hayward family who had been at the art gallery in Ottawa to see . Hayward paintings and they', found there, sketches whi^,.had been made by Lydia'"Barham. There is a large monument to her memory in the St. John's section of the Union cemetery. ©flüfl®® Are you interested in a One Credit Course in Keyboarding on Word Processors? 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