PAGE 14-PLAINDEALER-FRIDAY, MAY, 19, 1972 The Bible Speaks Virgje L. Chappell, Pastor First Baptist Church, McHenry mNS AGAINST THE HOLY SPIRIT "Is it really possible for one to sin against the Holy Spirit? was the earnest inquiry of a new convert to Christ's Lordship. The Bible savs it is not only possible but actual in every person's life. Just as every person sins against God (Romans 3:23), everyone has and does sin against His Holy Spirit. In actuality, because the Holy Spirit is contained within the Trinity, any sin is against all persons of the Holy Trinity. But in a unique sense, remembering the Holy Spirit is God's indwelling presence within the Christian's body, the Bible relates that a person can and does sin against the Holy Spirit. The non-Christian may sin against the Holy Spirit by resisting His impressions upon one's life (Acts 7:51). It is the work of God's Holy Spirit to bring us to God and His salvation (John 6:44). In personal experiences the Holy Spirit seeks to bring about Christ awareness in peoples' lives (John 16:13,14). When a person persists in denying God's personal dealing with them, when they will not allow Jesus Christ to become Lord in their lives, this constitutes the sin of resisting the Holy Spirit Another sin against the Holy Spirit, committed by non-believers is that of blaspheming the Holy Spirit (Matthew 12:31, 32). Jesus called this sin unforgivable. This sin is committed by the enemies of Jesus who would accuse Him of being in league with Satan. The person committing this sin would possess an understanding of the Scriptures but would attribute the works of Jesus to Satan's power. Christians may also sin against the Holy Spirit. A disciple of Jesus may grieve the Holy Spirit by not allowing Him to direct and control his life (Ephesians 4:30-32). Because the Holy Spirit is the divine God indwelling the human body, He must control the body in which He lives, (see 1 Corinthians 6:13 ff). Possessing the Holy Spirit within one's body and at the same time becoming involved in non-Christian attitudes would naturally grieve God's Holy Spirit. The believer may also quench the Holy Spirit. (1 Thessalonians 5:19). Quenching the Holy Spirit is simply the next step from grieving Him. To engage in non-Christian activity brings on the grieving of the Holy Spirit. To continue or persist in such misconduct would constitute turning a "deaf ear" to his personal direction. Another sin explicitly named in the Bible, also committed by the believer, is that of lying to the Holy Spirit (Acts 5:1-11). It all seems to be somewhat progressive as one would quench or not listen to that small inner voice of the Holy Spirit. Soon one would be so confused concerning right and wrong, that the sin of lying to the Holy Spirit is committed (Isaiah 5:20). Yes, the Holy Spirit may be sinned against because He is God. The Sins mentioned here are no less grievous than those un derstood to be against God, the Father. But, with only one ex ception, all these sins are forgivable, and may be removed by claiming the promise of 1 John 1:9: "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness". MRS. RAYMOND A. Witnesses Will Hold Three-Day Seminar May 26-28 Who should really be "con scious of our spiritual needs?" Dominick Fontana, presiding minister of the Woodstock Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1320 Calalpa Lane, reports that this question and others affecting a Christian's spirituality will be answered at a three-day seminar to be held at the Cary Grove high school May 26, 27 and 28. Fontana said that about 1,000 minister-delegates from eleven area congregations, Algonquin, Barrington, DeKalb, Elgin North, Elgin South, Grayslake, Marengo, Palatine, Rochelle, Spring Grove and Woodstock, BIBLE VERSE "Great peace have they who love thy law." 1. Where may this statement be found0 2. Who is its author9 3. Is its truth evident today9 4. What is the most press i n g n e e d o f m a n k i n d , other than salvation9 •poo mm dxqsuoijBiaJ }H8u qSnojqi jCjuo sauioo qoiqM 'puiuj jo f •uaui -Monaj iiaq? pub poo •saAiasujam qjTM 0D«9d aJB SMTq s,poo *aqo pus aAoj oqM asoqj--AjuiBiJao £ •piABa yCiq*qoid z *S91:611 uiTBSd asn/t »M!8 °l $»«»¥ Mid-Town Mayor will gather to discuss in part how the Bible best describes the way to bring about a closer family relationship in spiritual matters. More than twenty-five minister-instructors will participate in this important effort during the three-days program which will include calling on friends and neigh bors in this community discussing the Bible's counsel for this day, and to extend invitations to attend the assembly's free Bible sessions. The assembly's Sunday af ternoon, May 29, session will be highlighted at 2 p.m. by a public talk, "Are you 'Marked' for Survival?" All regularly scheduled meetings of the Woodstock congregation will not be held the weekend of May 27 and 28. Wonder Lake Resident Will Graduate At MCC Mrs. Raymond A. (La Fern) Kuntz of Wonder Lake will graduate from McHenry County college June 4 with an Associate in Applied Science degree. For the past two years Mrs. Kuntz has been studying in the Medical Lab Technician program at MCC. Her past experience includes fourteen y e a r s a s a m e d i c a l l a b technician, ten of which were spent at Argonne National lab. She says, "I left the field in 1953 to enjoy being a housewife and I have a wonderful husband, but our son, Donald, is now 13 years old, and I would like to find an interesting position as a medical lab technician." She entered the Medical Lab Technician program at MCC Legal Notice NOTICE OF ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR THE VILLAGE OF McHENRYSHORES Notice is hereby given that on Saturday, June 10th, 1972, at the residence of William Dostal, 601 South Broadway, McHenry, Illinois, in the Village of McHenry Shores in McHenry County, Illinois, an election will be held to fill the offices of Village President, Village Clerk and six (6) Village Trustees. The polls will open at 6:00 o'clock A.M. and will close at 6:00 o'clock P.M. on the same day. By order of the Judge of the Circuit Court of the 19th Judicial Circuit, McHenry County, Illinois. Dated this 15th day of May, A.D. 1972. Vernon W. Kays County Clerk McHenry County, Illinois (Pub. May 19,1972) QUICK 70 WhAT WILLING STRUGGLE WITHOUT VlSl&Lt MEANS Of= SUPPORT? Cs. T0PSQIL LAWN GRADING Call Ed Jackson 338-4731 Woodstock Belvidere Manor Nursing Home Presents... Its Grand Opening on Sunday, May 21, 1972 Inspection of our new contemporary facility is invited from noon until 5:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Belvidere Manor, providing 24 hour comprehensive care 1600 S. PEARL ROAD BELVIDERE, ILLINOIS tone mile east of Chrysler Plant) W h a t t i e n e e d m o s t i s n o t s o m i u h t o r e a l i z e t h e i d e a l a s t o i d i a l i z t t h i r e a l . F t e d e r i i k H e d ' - e RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP - Lawrence J. Adams of McHenry (center), one of fourteen recipients of General Motors scholarships at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign this year, is congratulated by Walter J. Roman (left), a representative of the GM Committee for Educational Grants and Scholarships, Detroit, and Edward T. Sanford (right), director of student financial aids at the U. of I. Adams, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert A. Adams, 1910 W. Bay road, McHenry, is a junior in marketing. Roman was on the campus as the host of a luncheon honoring Adams and the other scholarship winners. Four of these scholarships are offered each fall to entering freshmen at the U. of I., and the scholarships can be renewed for three more undergraduate years. They are awarded in recognition of ability and potential for making substantial contributions to the security and progress, both social and economic, of the U.S. and the world. -NOTICE- Dog licenses were due May 1, 1972. Kindly secure license and tag in the City C l e r k ' s o f f i c e w i t h o u t delay. Rabies certificate number and expiration date needed.. CITY of McHENRY Earl R. Walsh, City Clerk DIAL-A-DEVOTION PHONE Hear God's Word Wherever You Are. SPONSORED BY; GUETTLER'S SERVICE STATION , > Women Of ^ The Moose The meeting of May 16 of the Women of the Moose Chapter 1348 was opened by Senior Regent Eleanor Haerle. After the fourfold, the new Academy of Friendship girls escorted to the altar to receive their golden rings were Mrs. Ray (Millicent) Ladouceur, Mrs. Helmuth (Marion) Vor- nkahl, Mrs. James (Dolores) Taylor, Mrs. Robert (Florence) McCormick, Mrs. Louis (Bonnie) Heinz and Mrs. John (Ann) Eberle. Mrs. William (Doris) Schabow was not present and will receive hers at another time. Congratulations, girls. Enrollment was held for Dorothy Belshaw, sponsored by Mrs. Clair (Eleanor) Haerle. Batavia Chapter No. 722 invites our chapter to its College of Regents night Thursday, July 6, at 8 p.n?- Election, of officers was' also held. The new officers for the coming year are as follows: Senior regent, Mrs. Fred (Greta) Rother; junior regent, Mrs. Charles (Monique) Kopp; chaplain, Mrs. Louis (Bonnie) Heinz; treasurer, Mrs. Ray (Millicent) Ladouceur and recorder, Mrs. Robert (Florence) McCormick. Our birthday girl escorted to the altar was Mercedes Morenz. The attendance award went to Mrs. James (Doloresr"'* Taylor and the special award went to two people/^Mrs. Ladouceur and Marcella Carlson. •/ <»»*•> •' The meeting closed at 9:55 p.m. Our next meeting will bep, held June 6. vi LenoreFreund, Publicity Chairman , v she says, "because I wanted to get acquainted with new techniques in the medical field since 1953, and I wanted to become a registered technician." When she's not studying or working, La Fern enjoys bowling, swimming, fishing, golf and square dancing. Of her experience working and studying with MCC and McHenry hospital, she says, "I have found MCC a great place to study and to meet new friends, and I have enjoyed the two years spent there. The lab at McHenry hospital rounded out our training and provided excellent working experience." McHenry Girl Selected For Study In Mexico Annamay Keeney of McHenry is among eighteen Blackburn college students selected to study at the University of the Americas in Mexico next fall under a new "Semester in Mexico" program initiated by the college. Anna, a sophomore at Black burn majoring in art, was chosen by a faculty selection committee to be in the second group of Blackburn students to participate in the new program. They will undergo an in tensive tnree-week preparatory course on the Blackburn campus in Carlinville, 111., to early September, then travel to the University of the Americas, 80 miles east of Mexico City at Puebla, for the fall quarter there. Students will pay the normal Blackburn tuition, board and room charges for the semester. Because of low costs in Mexico, this will cover room, board tuition and transportation costs for their study at the University of the Americas. Although the new program is planned particularly for students majoring in Spanish to give them the experience of living in a Spanish speaking country and to augment their courses in Spanish literature, other Blackburn students are eligible to participate. Classes in other departments at the University are conducted in English. Anna, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Keeney of 3119 W. Justen road, McHenry, is a 1970 graduate of McHenry Community high school. ^̂ •(1 SERVICES Mount Hope Church United Methodist 1015 W. Broadway Pistakee Highlands Rev. Willis H. Walker, Pastor Sunday Worship, 11 a.m. Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. Faith Presbyterian Church West of the Outdoor Theatre John O. Mclntyre, Pastor Church School, 9:15 a.m. for 1st grade thru adults and 10:30 a.m. for the pre-school children (3-5) Worship, 10:30 a.m. Nursery facilities available. Fiist Baptist Church 509 N. Front St. 385-0083 Virgle L. Chappell Bible Study-Sunday School 9:30 |a.m. Worship Service- 10:45a.m and 7:30 p.m. Training Union; ° 6: SO p.m. Interpretation for Deaf at all Services. Special Spanish Services. Wednesday, Prayer Service, f:30 p.m. Special Gift You could pass the tree a hundred times without seeing the bright little bird peeping out. Nature neglected to give man such camouflage. In the scheme of things he is actually quite obvious. But God created man in His image --a much greater asset. He was given a strong body and a mind with which to think. And He has given us a very special gift; the miracle of Faith. Yes, Faith is a gift. It comes onlv through our seeking, and the quest is not an easy one. Strangely enough, you might not find Faith in church. But there you will discover where to begin to look for it. Scriptures selected by the American Bible Society Copyright 1972 Keister Advertising Service, Inc., Strasburg, Virginia Sunday Jude 20-25 Monday Job 13:3-16 T uesday Job 14:10-22 Wednesday Psalms 16:1-11 T hursday Psalms 23:1-6 Friday Psalms 90:1-17 Saturday Jeremiah 17:9-14 St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Johnsburg Rev.Leo Bartel, Pastor Rectory Phone 385-147" Convent Phone 385-5363 Saturday night-8:00 p.m. mass Sunday masses: 7:00, 9:00, 10:30 and 12:00 St. Peter's Catholic Church Spring Grove, Illinois Rev. Kiiduff, Pastor Sunday masses: 6:30, 8:00 (9:15 Summer only)ll):30 and 11:45 First United Methodist Church 3717 West Main Street McHenry, Illinois Church ph. 3S5-0931 Raymond L. White Pastor Parsonage Phone: 385-1352 June, July, August, Cone Service only) Worship-9:30 am Wednesday W'orsh ip Serv icc; 7:3( Nativity Lutheran Church 3506 E. Wonder Lake Rd. Box 157 Phone 653-3832 Wonder Lake, Illinois Sunday Worship s and 10:30 a.in Sunday School 9:00 a.m.' (Nursery I acilities Available). St. Mary's Catholic Church Rev. Eugene Haumhofer Sat. Eve. Mass-5:00p.m. Ful fills Sun. obligation. Sunday Masses--6:30, 8:00, 9:30, 9 ;45, 10:45,11:00, 12:00 noon Christian Science Society Lincoln Road and Eastwood Ln Sunday Service--10:30 a.m. Sunday School -- 10:30 a.m. Wed. Evening Meeting Every uednesdav at 8:00 Alliance Bible Church 3815 W. John St., McHenry, 111. Rev. (ierald Robertson Sunday- 9:45 a.m. Sunday school 11:00 a.m. Worship Service, 6:00 p.m. Youth Service, 7:00 p.m. Evening Evangel. Christ the King Church 5006 E. Wonder Lake Road Wonder Lake, Illinois Sunday masses: 8 a.m., 10 a.m and noon Evening mass: 8 p.m.-Eulfills Sunday Obligation. Ringwood Methodist Church Ringwood, Illinois Rev. Willis Walker, Minister Phone 675-2133 Sunday -- 10:00 a.m. Church Service. 11:00 a.m. Church School. Chain 0'Lakes Evangelical Covenant Church 4815 N. Wilmot Rd. Rev. Wesley R. Olson Sunday School .9:45 Church... 11:00 Church Phone Parsonage Phone 497-3000 497-3050 Guettler's Service, Inc. 818 N. Eront Street McHenry, 111. 385-9831 McHenry Garage 926 N. Front Street McHenry, 111. 385-0403 Locker's Flowers 1213 Third St. McHenry, 111. 385-2300 Tonyan Construction Co. 1309 N„ Borden Street McHenry, 111. -385-5520 McHenry State Bank 3510 W. Elm Street McHenry, 111. 385-1040 Brake Paris Co. P.O. Box 11 McHenry, 111. 385-7000 First National Bank of McHenry < y H W . E lm Mr c u t McHcnr>, 111. :j.s5-54iiii The Bath Shop 3012 W. Rte. 120 McHenry, 111. 385-0048 St Paul's Episcopal Church 3706 W. St. Paul's & Green McHenry, Illinois Rev. Arthur D. McKay, Vicar 385-7690 Sunday Services-Holy Eucharist 8 a.m., Family Eucharist, 10 a.m Church School & Coffee Hour Wednesdays-Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Friday-Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Wonder Lake Bible Church Box 2 - Phone 653-7961 Rev. Richard Wright, Pastor Sunday--9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship. Wednesday--Evening Prayer Service-- 7:30 p.m. St. Patrick's Catholic Church Rev. Edmund Petit, Pastor Rev. John Cahill, Assoc. Pastor Sat. Eve. (Sun,.obligation fulfilled 7:00 p.m.) Sunday-7:15, 8:30, 9:45, 11:00 and 12:15 During Summer, 10 a.m. mass in Church Hall. Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church 404 N. Green St., McHenry Rev. Roger W. Schneider Phone 385-7786 or 385-4030 Family worship and Sunday Sehool-8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Nursery facilities avail able. St. Francis National Catholic Church Flanders Rd.,east of Ringwood Rd Sunday masses-10:00 a.m. Father John Strzalka, Pastor Spring Grove Church United Methodist, 8102 N. Blivin Spring Grove, 111. Rev. Willis H. Walker, Pastor Sunday Worship--9:00 a.m. Sunday School --10:15 a.m. Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) 4206 W. WaukeganRd.(W.Rte.l20' Reverend Herman F. Graef 385-0859 385-1616 Sunday Worship-7:45 and 10:30 Nursery Services provided at 10:30. Education for Eternity Sunday School--Children and* Youth, 9 a.m. Peter M. Justen Funeral Home 3807 W. Elm Street McHenry, 111. 385-0063 McHenry Savings & Loan 1209 N. Green Street McHenry, 111. 385-3000 George R. Justen Funeral Home 3519 W. Elm Street McHenry, 111. 385-2400 Ace Hardware 3. 29 W. Elm Street McHenry, 111, 385-0722