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THE COLBORNE CHRONICLE, Thursday, March 1st, 1962 Page Thret afffie CHURCHES The Voice Of The Church A WEEKLY MESSAGE BROUGHT TO YOU BY YOUR LOCAL MINISTERS The Cleansed Woman Anglican Church Of Canada Trinity Church, Colborne Rector: Rev. J. A. Roney, B. Sc., L.Th. Organist: Mrs. I. F. Flanders Sunday, March 4-- Quinquagesima Sunday 9.30 a.m.--Morning Prayer 10.30 a.m.--Church School Tuesday, March 6-- 4.15 p.m.--Teenage Confirmation Class in the church 5.30-7.00 p.m.--Pancake Supper Ash Wednesday, March 7-- 11.00 a.m.--Holy Communion 4.30 p.m.--Boys' and Girls' Service 6.00 p.m.--Workingmen's Communion Thursday, March 8-- 7.30 p.m.--Choir Practice 8.00 p.m.--Adult Confirmation Class United Church Of Canada Colborne United Church Salem United Church Pianist: Mrs. A. E. Ashbridge 2.30--Church Service 1.30--Sunday School Presbyterian Church In Canada Minister: Rev. W. E. Sayers, M.A. J>t. Paul's, Lakeport Organist--Mrs. Ivan Flanders. 11 a.m.--Sunday School 1.30 p.m.--Worship Service Old St. Andrew's, Colborne Organist--Mrs. G. Barnes 11.00 a.m.--Worship Service Sunday School during service. Incline my heart unto thy testimonies: and not to covet-ousness. Roman Catholic Parish Priest: Rev. H. A. Blacl St. Francis de Sales Colborne 1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays 10.30 a.m.--Mass 2nd & 4th Sundays 8.30 a.m.--Mass St. Mary's, Grafton 1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays United Missionary Church Minister: Rev. A. Shantz, B.Th. Sunday Services: 10.00 a.m.--Sunday School 11.00 a.m.--Morning Worship 7.00 p.m.--Evangelistic Service Tuesday: 8.00 p.m.--Prayer Service in Sunday School Rooms Baptist Church Colborne Sunday: Morning Service 11 Sunday School at 11.30 a.m Thursday: 7.30 Prayer Meeting at Parsonage. Tuesday: W M.S.--First Tuesday of each month. Mission Band-- 3rd Friday in the month at 4.15 p.m. Pentecostal Church Pastor: L. Carbert Castleton Church-- 10.00 a.m.--Sunday School 11.00 a.m.--Communion Service Colborne Town Hall-- 7.30 p.m.--Evening Evangelistic Service Saturday, March 3-- Youth Rally at Campbellford. Car leaving Castleton at 7.15 Wednesday, March 7-- 8.00 p.m.--Coloured slides of the Holy Land with commentary by Rev. W. B. Greenwood, Supt. of Eastern Ontario and Quebec District, at the Castleton Church Hi-C Club by Rev. R. K. Harris 'And behold a woman which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind Him, and touched the hem of His garment: for she said within herself, 'If I may but touch His garment, I shall be whole.' But Jesus turned Himj about, and when He saw her, He said, 'Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee hole.' And the woman was made whole from that hour." 1 Matthew 9:20-22 To get a clear account of this great event it is necessary to read also the report of Mark 5 and Luke 8. In this event we find Jesus on His way to the house of Jarius to heal his dau-J ghter who is near death. As usual He is thronged by a great milling crowd of needy, curious and devoted people. In the crowd is a woman weak from a long illness for which there seems to be no cure. For twelve years she has been plagued by an issue of blood which cannot be dried up. For twelve years she has suffered many things at the hands of many physicians, but all their efforts have been in vain because of their limited knowledge of that time. Some of these accounts would lead us to believe that although she may not have ever been extremely wealthy she no doubt at one time was comfortably set financially. After twelve years of fighting a sickness over which she could not win, we find it had drained all her financial resources for she had spent all she had and was nothing better. Truly this woman was at the end of herself with strength gone, health gone, finances gone and her very life slowly ebbing away. In this state of apparent hoplessness she one day heard that Jesus, who had worked miracles in days past, was coming her way. True, He was a very controversial figure, for some said He was a God, others He was sent by God, others He was a charlitan and rogue and still others that He was an emissary of satan himself, but on this particular day in which we are interested, this controversial Miracle Worker was passing near where she lived. As she saw and heard the crowds a strange new hope rose in her heart and somewhere from within arose the cry, "If I can but touch the hem of His garment I know I shall be made whole." This was nothing short of ridiculous and fanatical. She did not seek that He should touch her, or that a great spectacular show with search lights and bally-hoo should take place. She did not think of His even seeing her, but said, "If I can but just stoop low enough and press in far enough that my finger tips could touch His garment's hem, neither He nor any in the crowd need know, but I know I shall be healed." How ridiculous and unthinking can one be? After ait" look at that throng. On the outward edges one can barely see the top of His head in spite of His height. Look at her, poor weak, frail creature that she is. After twelve years she can barely stand, never mind press through that milling throng. Yet this new hope, this strange fanatical faith, summoned a1 supernatural strength from the inner recesses of her being and she made it. Whether she crawled on hands and knees, half dragged and half pushed herself I know not, but those telling this story say somehow she pressed far enough into that crowd to be able to stretch forth her hand so the tips of her fingers brushed the hem of His garment. No one saw it, not even Jesus, but He suddenly stopped and cried out, "Who touched me?" Those close by laughed, startled, for look at the crowd pushing and shoving and He asked who touched Him. No, He didn't see anyone, and He' didn't even feel the finger tips, but He felt the faith that drew virtue out of Him. At once she was aware that her faith had been met, a miracle had happened and she was whole at last. At His call she came out of the crowd and fell at His feet in fear and thanksgiving to receive His commendation. For sometime I have read this account and used it often in my ministry to stimulate faith in those who needed physical healing, and although I still believe the account literally I have recently been made aware of a very real spiritual interpretation. Wherever we read in scripture of a "woman" we know this is a type of the Church. The issue of blood speaks of uncleaness and an ebbying away of life. With these two thoughts in mind I could not help but realize this perfect picture of today's Church. She is filled with uncleaness in many respects as compared to what she was in her youth. Not only does she lack power, but her very life has been ebbying away. Just like the woman*~in this story the Church has spent all she had on many physicians such as social work, building programmes, evangelistic and missionary endeavours, entertainment, and every conceivable means but still is nothing better. Oh that the Church of this present age might come to the end of her own resources, that a new hope might he born in her bosom, causing her to turn from all her man made endeavours that really aren't helping and press through every obstacle and hindrance until she touches the hem of the garment of the great Miracle Worker. Then I'm sure the infirmity of this Elect Lady will be healed just as was the infirmity of that "certain woman." Something New For Holy Week The Hi-C's met in the Sunday School Hall on Sunday, February 25th, at 7 p.m. The president, Maureen Parker called the meeting to order by repeating the Apostles Creed Minutes of the last meeting were read by Ann Ferguson. Roll Call was then taken with nineteen present. Charles Conquergood had charge of the worship service, a hymn was sung followed by prayer. Charles Conquergood and Bob McLaughlin gave the meditation and scripture was read by Marjorie Shepherd. The offering was received and dedicated and the worship closed with prayer. Gordon McDonald and Ann Teal read two stories, questions were given out and a discussion held. A game* was played and the meeting closed with the Mizpah Benediction. BROWNIE CORNER At the regular meeting of Colborne Brownie Pack on Monday, February 5th, the Brownies thanked Mrs. C. Hagerman for her work with them as Brown Owl, and Brownie Jane Armstrong presented her with a lovely cup and saucer. Mrs. Hagerman thanked the girls and said she had enjoyed working with them. At a recent special meeting of the Colborne and Brighton Ministerial Association it was decided to try something different for this year's Holy Week Services in both communities. First of all it was decided to launch this year's week of special services on Palm Sunday in Brighton. On April 15th at 8.15 p.m., after the regular evening services, there will be an interdenominational rally in the Brighton United Church when the Easter film "Which Will Ye Have?" will be shown. Rev. Sayers had been asked previously to secure a special speaker for this series and was able to secure Rev. S. Coles of Toronto who is the Secretary of Lay Studies for the Presbyterian Church. Rev. Coles in accepting the invitation to be speaker at these services suggested something more in the line of an informal teaching mission instead of the usual type of .service used other years. His plan included well led singing,' prayers, short illustrated talk, followed by discussion, questions, teaching and worship.'-The plan as laid out in detail by Rev. Coles seemed quite different and refreshing to the ministry and it was believed it would be attractive and informative to all who would make the effort to attend this year's meetings. It was unanimously aereed to co-operate with Rev. Coles in this type of service for this year. The first two of these services will be held in Brighton on April 16th and 17th at 7.30 p.m. in the United Church Parish Hall. The last two will be held in Colborne on April 18th and 19th at 7.30 p.m. in the i Anglican Church Parish Hall. The regular Good Friday ser-1 ice will be held in Colborne on April 20th at 11 in the Anglican Church. Rev. Coles will be the, speaker. The members of all churches are urged to attend all of these services as it is believed they will add much to the Christian experience. Watch this paper for future notices. Eden UCW The monthly meeting of Eden U.C.W. was held on Wednesday, February 20th, in the Hall. Unit One served a dinner followed by the meeting in the afternoon. Thirty adults and children sat down to a bountiful dinner. Fifteen members and one visitor remained for the meeting which opened with quiet music. The Theme Hymn, 498, "More love to thee, C Christ" was sung; Mrs. R. Pack-which is the 1st verse of Hymn 205, "Jesus Stand Among Us", Mary Stewart Collect and Lord's Prayer in unison. Devotions were in charge of Unit 1, the theme, Serving God at home, was given by the leader, Mrs. Stanley Pearson; hymn Christ" was sung; Mrs. R. Packard read the Scripture, 1st Timothy, chapter 1: 5-8. Topic, "The two Temples" was given by Mrs. Pearson and Mrs. Douglas Mutton, followed by prayer. A very interesting skit, "New way for new days" was given by three ladies and two ladies representing men, hymn 394, "Happy the home when God is there" and the Benediction closed the Devotional period. Mrs. Gerald Dunk presided for the business. It was decide*! to continue with 2 collections, one for sunshine and one toward our allocation for missions. Reports were given by the treasurer, sunshine, and Unit 3 which had their meeting at the home of Mrs. Keith Stimers last Wednesday and elected their officers; moved that $10. be donated to the Sunshine convener, Mrs.'Gordon Honey. Mr. Gillman announced we are asked to donate two scarves and two pairs of mitts for a needy Mission Station by May 1st. Both were offered. Cards were read and verbal thanks given for boxes of fruit, cards and flowers received during illness, a stay in hospital, and a funeral. Mrs. Pearson conducted two contests, throwing Valentines in a box, and one with a picture frame. It was won by Mrs. Packard. Join the women of your community and the world on March 9th in prayer that the Love of God may fill hearts and minds and bring peace to the individual and the world.