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THE COLBORNE CHRONICLE. Thursday. March Mill. IflfiO Page Five CHURCHES Anglican Church Of Canada Trinity Church, Colborne Rector: Rev. J. A. Roney, B. Sc., L.Th. Organist: Mrs. N. Cunninghan Sundays-- 1st & 3rd--Morning Pra r at 9.30 a.m. 2nd & 4th--Holy Communion at 11 a.m. Lenten Services-- Every Thursday at 7.30 p.m. St. Peter's, Lakeport Minister: Rev. J. A. Roney Organist: Mrs. I. F. Flanders Sundays: 3 p.m.-- 1st & 3rd--Holy Communion. 2nd & 4th--Evening Prayer. United Church Of Canada Minister: Rev. F. W. Taylor, B.A., B.O. Colborne United Church Organist and Choir Leader: Mrs. W. G. Irvine Sunday, March 27-- 10 a.m.--Sunday School 10.15 a.m. -- Communicant' Class in Minister's Study 11.00 a.m.--Worship Servient ^ and Admission of Elders Thursday, March 24th-- 7.30 p.m.--Choir practice i: the Sunday School Hall Sunday, April 3rd-- 11.00 a.m.--The Lord's Supper and Reception of new m Salem United Church Pianist: Mrs. Lloyd Deegan Sunday, March 27th-- 1.30 p.m.--Sunday School 2.30 p.m.--Worship Service 3.30 p.m. -- Communicant's Class in the Sunday School Hall Wednesday, March 30th-- 8.00 p.m.--The W.A. in the home of Mr. Wm. Brown Sunday, April 3rd-- 2.30 p.m.--The Lord's Supper and Reception of new members Hebrews 10:25 -- Not neglecting to meet together as is the habit of some. Presbyterian Church In Canada St. Paul's, Lakeport Public Worship 9.45 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. Old St. Andrew's, Colborne Public Worship 11 a.m. Sunday School during service Choir Practice, Thursday at 7.30 p.m. United Missionary Church Minister: Rev. E. R. Sparks Sunday Services: 10 a.m.--Sunday School 11 a.m.--Morning Worship 7.00 p.m. -- Evangelistic Se Wednesday: 8.00 p.m.--Prayer Service Sunday School Rooms. Baptist Church Colborne Minister: Rev. James Gibson Organist: Miss Edna Rist Sunday: Morning Service 11 Sunday School at 11.30 Thursday: 7.30 Prayer Meeting at the Parsonage. Tuesday: 7.30 B.Y.P.U. at Parsonage W.M.S.--First Tuesday of each month. The Gospel Oasis Pastor: Rev. R. K. Harris Pianist: Mrs. P. Redfearn Sunday: 1.45 a.m.--Sunday School i.OO and 7.00 p.m.--Evangelist John Krieghton of Glasgow, Scotland EDEN W.A. The regular monthly meeting of Eden W.A. was held in the hall on Wednesday, March 9th, with thirteen members and one visitor present. The meeting opened with the Theme Hymn, Mary Stewart Collect and the Lord's Prayer in unison. Hymn 346, "Fill Thou My Life, O Lord My God", was sung. Scripture, 2nd Corinthians 3:1-6 and 17 and 18, was read by Mrs. Frank Morrison. Mrs. Roy Chapman gave the topic "Living Epistles" and closed with prayer. Hymn 157, "Spirit of God Descend Upon My Heart" was sung. Mrs. Honey presided. Roll call was ansv/ered by the number of visits made. Treasurer and Sunshine reports were given and bills paid. It was moved that we invite Salem W.A. to our Easter meeting in April, blinds to be purchased for the hall and covers for the new card tables. A committee was appointed to finish the cupboards and purchase floor .covering for the floor in the east kitchen. The committee consists of Mrs. Keith Stimers, Mrs. Fred Irwin and Mrs. Gerald Dunk. Mrs. Honey gave the report of the Leadership Education Course held at Five Oaks, March 1st, 2nd and 3rd, and Mrs. Stanley Pearson showed the pictures with Mrs. Honey giving the commentary. Mrs. Keith Stimers moved a vote of thanks to Mrs. Honey for her interesting report. The meeting closed with the W.A. Benediction and a lovely lunch provided by Group Two. The April meeting will be in charge of Group Three. Make me to go in the paths of thy commandments: for therein is my desire. The Voice Of The Church A WEEKLY MESSAGE BROUGHT TO YOU BY YOUR LOCAL MINISTERS " Does Faith Make a Difference?' By Rev. E. R. SPARKS "They assayed to go ... but the Spirit suffered them not." Acts 16:7 A man stood at the deathbed of a little girl. For a time he stared at the lifeless form, then said to a nurse, "No God worth His salt would let a thing like this happen." At least we can say that the man was honest He faced a difficulty as he saw it, and concluded that life with all its preplexities, may as well be without God. But things like this do happen. If we eliminate God from our lives, how-, then evil and despair must be the final outcome of things. Man can build but all will be destroyed. Death would be triumphant. Death would have the last word. Jut what is the value of faith life's difficulties? Paul and Silas made plans for the weeks and months ahead. Their plans jre to do missionary work in secion of Asia Minor. Somehow, the Spirit of God stopped them from going into this area. They were certainly disappointed yet they had enough spiritual vision to see that this did not mean that God was defeated. God did not fell them that He had better plans for them, but their faith enabled them to t for Him to guide them into the future. , ■ Disappointments and heartaches come at many levels of life. The college student who has a promising future suddenly has to leave school because of financial troubles at home. The labourer loses his job and has to set aside his fond ambitions of a home of his own. A husband or wife is taken by the cold hand of death, and one is left to take up the responsibil- ;s alone. At times like this, need a faith that rooted God. In 1-839, Lieutenant Matthew Maury was travelling to assignment in the east, when the stagecoach upset. In that instjant, a brilliant cs sea was ruined. He was left a cripple. He was given a jo| that meant nothing, Superintendent of Charts and Instruments. At thirty-six, he was or the shelf. But Maury was a devout Christian who had learned to love the truth of God. Instead of becoming bitter, he sought God's help in the job that was his. He poured over the charts and logs of ships that had covered the oi the world. Gradually a pattern began to form. There are rivers in the sea that flow for thousands of miles through liquid channels. They are the horizontal movements called currents. Today, this seen on any map, but to sailors hundred years ago, this was ws. Because of Maury's discovery, men were able to cut weeks from long ocean voyages. Here was a man who was able to bring success out of apparent tragedy because he believed that God could use him where-ever He chose to place him. Many people are able to see God in the great beauties of nature, but the Christian is able to find Him even in the trials and difficulties of life. The apostle Paul knew what it meant to find God in life's problems. He summed it up this way, We rejoice in hope of the glory of God. And not only we- glory in tribulation also: knowing that tribulation worketh^patience; and patience; experience; and experience, hope; and hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad hearts by the Holy Ghost which iven unto us. Rom. 5:2-5 Lakeport Community Club The regular monthly meeting of the Community Club was at the home of Mrs. R. Joice with nineteen ladies pres- The President, Mrs. Joice, ipened the meeting with "The Queen" and The Lord's Prayer unison. Minutes of the previous meet-g were read by the Secretary, Mrs. D. Peebles. The Treasur-report was given by Mrs. G. Tutty and in the absence of Mrs. G. Dickens, the Sunshine report was read by Mrs. Joice. The business was carried out in the usual manner. A donation is to be forwarded to Colborne Woman's Institute to assist with the purchase of a Barber's outfit as a gift to be presented to The Golden Plough Auxiliary in connection with County Home for the Aged, Co7 bourg. A donation also to be forwarded to Mr. Cecil Nobes, Recreational Director, Colborne, to be added to the fund for the purchase of new uniforms for Colborne Band and B a t Corps. This meeting was a wonder-__1 success financially. The tickets sold on the braided rug brought in a good amount and with the regular collection, travelling prize money and auction sale during the evening. Everyone was very pleased. Get well and friendly cards were signed by all to be sent to Miss Jessie Bugg in hospital, Toronto; Mrs. Frank McGlen-non in hospital, Cobourg; Mrs. Fred McGlennon, Colborne; Mrs. Winnifred Robinson, Toronto; and a "thank you" note read from Mr. Verne Tapley. We are pleased to have several ladies present who have not been at recent meetings and also Mrs. Claude Rose, who was the winner of the travelling Mrs. R. Colling and Mrs. Joice were in charge of the entertainment for the evening. The ladies were presented with a corsage made with small white paper doilie and a shamrock in honour of St. Patrick's Day. Mrs. Nina May won the lucky number shamrock prize. Guessing the number of pins in pin cushion was won by Mrs. H. May and Mrs. Oke was winner of the Irish contest. Mrs. Mackie was appointed auctioneer and if you ever have anything to sell be sure and call on Mrs. Mackie for she certainly knows how to run things up for a good price. The meeting closed with Irish song, "My Wild Irish Rose", and a very lovely lunch was served by Mrs. Joice and Mrs. Colling, assisted by the lunch committee. Mrs. Tutty, on behalf of the club, thanked Mrs. Joice and all who helped for a pleasant Next meeting to be at the home of Mrs. G. Tutty, Colborne, Tuesday evening, April 19th. COUPLE'S CLUB Members of the Club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. Grosjean on March 16th, at 7.00 p.m. and enjoyed an "Irish Stew Supper". Dining room table was centred with candles, pipes and shamrocks. Mr. H. Grosjean said Grace and twenty-three members were present. The President, Mr. R. Pacey, called the meeting to order at eight-thirty. Dr. and Mrs. F. R. Pember took the Devotions. Scripture reading taken from John 17, verses 1-11. Theme was Lent. Lent means spring. Dr. F. R. Pember read about the different meanings of Lent and different ways in which it is celebrated. As Easter is very close this was an interesting, reading. Poem read was "God Hath Not Promised Skies Al- ' ways Blue". Hymn "Breath on Me Breath of God", was read by Dr. F. R. Pember and this part as closed with prayer. Mr. Pacey thanked Dr. and Mrs. F. 1R. Pember for this worship service. The Secretary, Mrs. F. R. Pember, read the minutes of the last meeting and were approved Mr. R. Pacey thanked the ladies for the lovely supper they had prepared and all enjoyed it. Some pamphlets were given out on Red Cross work. Dr. F. R. Pember gave a short talk on the need of blood and the good work the Red Cross has done and urged all who could give blood to do so. Clinic for Red Cross will be held in the United Church Sunday School Hall on April 14th. The guest speaker for the ening was Mr. C. McMullen and he was introduced to the Club by Mrs. W. Irvine. Mr. C. McMullen is an inspector of Public Schools. He spoke on Education. A very interesting talk, especially to the parents. He told of the old methods and and also how the handicapped, mentally retarded and the gifted children all need to be given help in their own specials ways and that the schools are trying with the help of teachers to do this and that the parents need to show their interest in school progress too and help the teachers if need arises. As parents should know more about their child-s education, to-day as it is • necessary for all to have it,-if at all possible. A Panel discussion followed with a questionaire and members taking part in this. Mr. B. Spencer thanked Mr. McMullen for his very interesting and instructive talk to the Club and was enjoyed very much by all present. Mr. H. Harnden thanked Mr. and Mrs. H. Grosjean for opening their home and the pleasant, evening spent there with them. Rev. F. W. Taylor closed the meeting with the Benediction. Next meeting will be held on April 28 at the Church. A film will be shown on Rev. Anson Moorehouses' story of Africa, I'll Sing not Cry." Members will meet after at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Davis. All welcome to see this film. Teach me, O Lord, the way of thy statutes: and I shall keep it unto the end. Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law: yea, I shall keep it with my whole