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THE COLBORNE CHRONICLE Thursday, December 3rd, M)64 Five What Is Faith? Rev. Richard J. Thomas; i Most people have the idea that faith is some sort of gimmick or gadget or mystical power whereby they can obtain almost anything that they want from God. The Bible is still the inspired Word of God; therefore it can give us the answer to the reality and quality of true faith. Hebrews 11:1 reads: "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." This may seem quite abstruce and beyond the common man, but a closer examination brings out the clear meaning to Faith and hope are closely related; there is one basic difference: hope is based on a promise or a fact; faith is based on GOD. To illustrate this point the Word of God uses men that exercised real faith. Abel, we are told, offered a more excellent sacrifice than did Cain. This was because his sacrifice was the product of his faith in God, not stubborncss and pride, as was his brother's. "By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death ... he had this testimony, hoped to have this happen. Enoch had a vital faith in his God that led him into the place of close communion with God that brought about this great deliverance from death. Elijah also was such a man of faith. The REALITY of faith is thUn its effectiveness i.e. real faith is that which affects your conduct to bring it in line with God. This is borne out by Hebrews 11:6, "But without faith it is impossible to please Him: for he that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him." Realizing that we need faith to please God, and that real faith changes our lives to make this possible; what is the quality of faith that does this? "Faith is the evidence of things How do you know God exists? Colossians 1:15 says: "Who is the image of the invisible God. . ." You cannot see God for He is Invisible; yet He exists. (What about the wind; can you see if? Yet it exists.) Hebrews 11:27 tells us of Moses, "By faith . . he endured as seeing Him who is invisible." This man was not guided by a blind, abstract emotion or fate; but became the deliverer and leader of Israel because his faith was in God. The QUALITY of true faith is then its persectiveness, i.e., true faith is that which makes the invisible God real to ,you and brings you into a proper relationship with Him. Faith is in short: the substance of a life pleasing to God, the evidence of God Himself. Two contests brought the program to an end. The lucky ticket on the tray of baked goods was held by Mr. D. Broomfield. CHURCHES UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA Minister: Rev. R. W. French, B.A., B.D., S.T.M. Colborne United Church 9.45 a.n 11.00 a.n --Church School --Worship Service Salem United Church Pianist: Mrs. A. E. Ashbridgc 1.30 p.m.---Church School 2.30 p.m.- Church Service BAPTIST CHURCH Colborne Minister: Rev. James Gibson Organist: Mrs. II. J. White Sunday-- 11.00 a.m.--Morning Service 11.30 a.m.--Sunday School Thursday-- 7.30 p.m.--Prayer Meeting at the Parsonage Tuesday-- W.M.S.---First Tuesday of each month Mission Band-- Ird Friday in the month at 4.15 THE GOSPEL OASIS Colborne Minister: Rev. R. K. Harris Every Sunday Evening 7.30 -- Evangelistic Sunday, 10.30 a.m.--Worship "The Church Where You Won't be a Stranger Twice" ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA Rev. J. A. Kiddell, B.A., S.T.B. Rector Trinity Church, Colborne Organist: Mrs. I. F. Flanders Sunday, December 6-- ADVENT II 11.00 a.m.--Holy Communion 7.00 p.m.--Evensong Mission Night following services. Slides on Diocese of Wednesday-- 10.30 a.m.--Holy Communion ST. GEORGE, GRAFTON-- Sunday, December 6-- ADVENT II 9.30 a.m.--Morning Prayer PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN CANADA St. Paul's, Lakeport Organist: Mrs. Ivan Flanders 1.30 p.m.--Church Service Old St. Andrew's, Colborne Organist: Mrs. G. Barnes 11.00 a.m.--Church Service Choir practice Thursdays at 7.30 p.m. Visitors welcome WICKLOW AND VERNONVILLE W.I. Mrs. Gordon Broomfield was hostess to the Wicklow and Vernonville W.I. on Wednesday, November 25th, at 2.00 p.m. Fourteen members, four visitors and five children were present. Mrs. Donald MacGregor gave her Thought 'for the Day. The roll call, Display an ad which appealed to you, proved to be very interesting. The Treasurer, Mrs. Floyd Bil'cox, reported a balance of $53.10. Mrs. Clifford Gillespie, convener for Citizenship and Education ,read a list of the topics dealt with in the latest Canadian Consumer's Bulletin. An excerpt was read explaining why some light bulbs lasted longer than others and why some gave more or less light. Mrs. James Deviney, Leader of the 4-H Homemaking Club, reported that the girls were ready for Achievement Day and invited members to attend the afternoon session. Mrs. Nelson Usher, Curator for the Tweedsmuir History displayed a subscriber's list for the telephone services at Grafton for July 1902. She reported that the general store, under the longtime management of the Lawless family, had changed hands. Mrs. Ralph Simpson, Public Relations Officer, had illustrations of the prie winning samp lers in a recent W.I. project. Mrs. Floyd Bilcox, Secretary, read a letter regarding silver spoons with the Ontario Crest, obtainable through the W.I. to augment funds. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 16th, at the home of Mrs. Wm. Wildey. Roll call Bring something to make music for a rythm band. A Leadership Training Cource on Desserts will be held in Brighton in January. A Christmas card for a former member now in Alberta, Mrs. D. Hews, was signed by all pres- Tentative arrangements were made for tending the Hospital Auxiliary Tuck Shop and cart. Mrs. Douglas Rutherford, convener for the program, Home Economics, read the results of a survey, "What Women Hate about Buying Clothes". Fault was found with both sales clerk and the customer herself. Lack of enough sales help and lack of knowledge about the goods they handled was thought to be the fault of the management. Lack of courtesy was the fault of the Clothing is put out for sale two far in advance of the season for which it was intended and there is a lack of standardization as to SHILOH U.C.W. The November meeting of th\ Shiloh U.C.W. met at the home of Mrs. W. W. Mutton on November 25th, with seven members in attendance. The meeting was opened by the President with a short call to worship, followed by devotional period, under the direction of Mrs. Ted Gillespie, theme talk being Courage, and Scripture reading being Isaiah 35:1-10, and hymns sung being Nos. 577 and 98. Treasurer reported that proceeds from our Christmas Tea and Bazaar amounted to $120.05: and payment of Church Hydrfc bill was authorized, also payment of last installment toward Presbytery allocation. With regard to Christmas gifts to be sent to Supply Secretary, Mrs. Edgar Buttar, it was decided that we should send one article of wearing apparel and colouring books and crayons. The topic of Christmas concert for our own community was discussed, and the evening of December 22 was selected, and the purchase of oranges, peanuts and candy canes was authorized for this occasion, and it was decided that each member should donate one pound of candies, and that Evelyn Ferguson would attend to the making up of the Christmas candy bags. It was also decided that our U.C.W. group should send Mrs. M. Fulford a bouquet Of flowers where she is hospitalized in Trenton Memorial Hospital with a broken leg. It was decided that in January 1965 we should have our dinners during the winter months, ; our usual custom, and devotion's] period to be under th» direction of Mrs. C. J. Mutton in January. The meeting closed with a delicious lunch served by the hostesses. others. When we joined the U.C.W. in 1962, there was no woman's missionary group in Salem. After joining, we automatically became members of this worthy organization and accepted tie responsibility of contributing our share towards the work. Many groups back in 1962, with fewter members than we, were contributing more than our group. To counteract this unfair distribution, we are asked to increase our share. The slate of officers for 1965 was presented by Mrs. Kenneth Bellamy, Chairlady of the nominating committee ,and was read by Rev. Mr. French. A special missionary worship and program entitled "LigTited Lamps", was presented by the program convener, Mrs. Jack Smith. She was assisted by Mrs. Arthur Simpson, Mrs. Alfred Smith, Mrs. Ralph Barnes and Mrs. R. S. Carman, with Benediction given by the Pastor. A delicious lunch was served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Arthur Simpson, and members of her committee. The December meeting will be in the form of a Christmas party and will take place at the home of Mrs. Cecil Bellamy. To add to the enjoyment, there will be an exchange of inexpensive gifts. The women were asked to use their ingenuity, and not spend over 49c (50c with tax!). It is hoped that all the senior members will be present for this special event. UNITED MISSIONARY CHURCH Minister: Rev. J. A. Shantz, B.Th. 10.00 a.m.--Sunday School Visit our Adult Bible Class 11.00 a.m.--Family Worship Bring the whole family 7.00 p.m.--Hymn Sing and Wor- I Listen to the Missionary Hour I over CHUC at 6.15 p.m. each Sunday. The oftei lowing indecii exactly what she wants to buy, lack of knowledge of her individual size and figure faults, and impatience with sales help. To make out a shopping list, know the size she needs, and be self-reliant enough to decide whether to buy or not. Don't be afraid to say no. A customer should hanule merchandise with care and she should not blame a clerk for something which she cannot help. Mrs. Rutherford read two verses. Sonnet to a Woman Buying a Hat and Home is where the Hat is! Mrs. Donald MacGregor read two verses for children, The Popcorn Man and The Ice Cream SALEM U.C.W. Mrs. Archie Bellamy was tess to the Salem United Church Women on Wednesday evening, November 25th. Despite steady down-pour of cold autumn rain, the attendance count was fourteen. The theme for this meeting was "Let There Be Light". A single candle, set in an old-fashioned lamp, was used as the worship centre. The President, Mrs. Jack Hut-chings, called the meeting to order with the hymn "Lead Kindly Light". During the business nart, several important items -were discussed. The Allocation Fund was ex plained by Rev. Mr. French. An swering the question as to why our allocation had increased during the past two years, Rev. French told us that this is not a compulsory demand, but a voluntary fund. The whole purpose of a U.C.W. group is to unite the women of the neighbourhood into an organization to study the word of our Lord, Jesus Christ, and to share the gospel with JUNIOR FARMERS JUDGE AT THE ROYAL Twenty-three counties participated in the Inter-County Live Stock Judging Competition held November 12th at the Royal Wffi-terFair. Northumberland County placed fourth. Team members were Bill Woof, Codrington: Gaye Hoskin, Grafton: and Don Honey, Dartford. The boys were required to place and give reasons for their plac-ings on ten classes of stoe*. These included Holsteins, Guernseys. Ayrshires, Angus, Shorthorns, Hereford Bulls, Hampshire ewes, Yorkshire Gilts, Landace Gilts and Bacon Sides. Each class was made up of 4 animals and with the exeception of the sheep and sides, were selected from the animals entered in the Open Competition. The Northumberland team visited many farms training for this event. County farmers providing classes for practice included Renwood Farm, Guernseys; Gordon Macklin, Holsteins; Dr. Horner, Herefords; T. Collie, Shorthorns: and G. Stephens, Yorkshires. The team also visited Peterborough County, Peel County, Halton County and the Ontario Agricultural College. The team was coached by A, N. Watson, Associate Agricultural Representative for Northumberland County. The Northumberland team is to be congratulated on it's placing as they were judging against the top Junior Farmers from across the Province. TEMPLER FUNERAL HOME King St. W-COLBORNE THOS. EVANS Director