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Je . Lb » | PPRT { PERRY LINDSAY PRESBYTERY, UNITED CHURCH WOMENS NEWS : AHHEE Committee Agrees Religious Education In P. Schools Should Be Discontinued "Reglion, seen by some as man's quest for meaning and by others as a man's response to God's quest for man, is a total life issue and therefore is integral to Public Educa. tion!" So stated the Chris: tian Education Committee led by Rev. L. A. Dorsch, as- sisted by Miss Vina Neal, Mrs. F. Tumman, Mrs. D. Wellman and Rev. G. Ficko. alr Presbytery was meeting at Oakwood United Church on Wednesday, February 18, 1970. In presenting some findings concerning the Keiller Mac- kay Report on Religious Ed. _ ucation in the Public Schools of 'Ontario the Committee agreed that the clergy should: n't enjoy the special privi- lege of being allowed to visit the Public School to give re- ligious instruction courses, as-in the past, but could be among those. used as resour- ce persons. The clergy are too prone to have a denom- inational bias in their instrue- tion in religious matters! Further it was felt that home 9, and Church should make more effort to give religious instruction rather than ex- SELLING ~ "REAL ESTATE LID REALTOR 985-7373 pect the Public School to, do it. After all, the early Chris- tians didn't have the help of State Governments in religi- ous instruction of their children. The committee agreed with the Keiller Mac- kay Report that the religious education courses in the Pub- lic Schools should be discon- tinued. While it was observed that the Keiller Mackay Report claimed that religion was an emotional subject the Pres- bytery committee noted that other subjects such as poli- tics could be emotional in certain circumstances and that emotion alone shouldn't be equated with religion. It was in this context that Rev. W. N. Oake asked why sco many people were afraid of religion being taught any- where! The committee also .ques- tioned the idea of the Keil- ler Mackay Report, as they understood it, that the Pub- lic Schools could teach mor- ality without reference to some principles of morality. Morality can be -dangerous indoctrination when taught in--the schools operated by the State as was the case during the Hitler regime in Germany! What does the Government know about mor- ality? it was asked! Rev. E. Yoshioka of Cobe- conk and Canvener of the Committee of Evangelism & Social introduced three Doris Clark Toronto Telegram Syndicate speakers:--Rev. D. Reeve of the Alcohol and Drug: Con- cerns Inc.; Rev. Ben. Garr. tt of the Alcohol Research Foundation and Rev. G Winch of the Distress Cen- tre, Toronto. The Rev. D. Reeve spoke of two major social concerns, namely pollution and the Environment and human pol- lution. By human pollution he meant pollution that cou'd be known in the consumption of chemicals by human be- ings. Such pollution could be known in the use of al- cohol. We have an alcohol culture he said. = Seventy- two per cent of our popula- tion drink one ounce or more of alchol per week. The mass media, including some popu- lar magazines, do much to advertise alcoholic beverages. The Rev. Ben. Garrett, for- mer minister of 'Queen Strect United Church, Iindsay, tod how he had been living in the same building with chronic alcoholics and had learned a lot. Contrary to what one might expect he had seen very little damage done to the building or its contents. The Rev. G. Winch, former "Padre of the Pubs" told how he with a non-drinking family background had gone into the pubs. He felt that some of the church people get away from people who habitually frequent the beer parlours etc. He had intro. DEAR DOWN "Break up a like a poor excuse for one 1 me. I have known wives to stick it out for vears. only to give up al last and leave. But I have known alcoholic men to reform and stay reformed. AE Jolson OPTOMETRIST 229 MARY STREET 985-2383 . caller who was able to re- the two sides to come to- gether! sometimes be helpful by just getting people to talk about simple things! duced a minister of a large} church to the pubs. Here ha found people who have the same love of home and fam- ily etc. as other people. How do you get church volunteers to help those of the pubs with personal and other prob- lems? "Don't encourage your congregation to send people in trouble to you" said Mr. Winch -in speaking in parti- cular to the clergy. "Rather encourage them to minister themselves to the 'people who need help. One of the needs of a church congrega. tion is the need to serve. Tell the congregation 'You are the salt of the earth?" The Rev. Mr: Winch likes to have volunteers who wart to struggle with human prob- lems and who are willing to listen to others. A mother had never listened to her own daughter, or so it seem- ed to the daughter. Mother had always put her off! The mother challenged this in the presence of a volunteer feree the dispute and to help A volunteer can PORT PERRY STAR -- Thurs., March 5, 1970 -- 19 Mrs. Birdie Leahy of Port Celebrates 80th Birthday Perry held an open house at her residence on Sunday, March 1st, to celebrate her 80th birthday. She enjoyed the company of a large number of friends and relatives who called during the afternoon to wish her many happy returns of the day. During the day, two of her daughters, Mrs. Frank Whit- field (Irene) of Port Perry and Mrs. William Gilkes (Mary) of Oshawa as well as several granddaughters served lunch to the guests. Mrs. Leahy was born in Reach Township and is lived most of her life in this area. Port Perry U.C.W. Unit 9 of the U.C.W. held its monthly meeting on Tues- day evening, February 24th at the home of Mrs. Diane Wilson, Ash St, with 16 members and 2 visitors pre- sent. President, Mrs. Joan Lane, welcomed those present and, in particular, Mrs. Jess Cham- bers, a newcomer to our AND OUT -- home?" Sounds DEAR DORIS -- 1 would be very interested in getting my face lifted. I believe this is the removing of the top layer of skin. : I would like to know where they do this sort of thing and who does it. Old-Looking DEAR OLD-LOOKING -- Tak- ing off that top layer is what you do when the skin is pitted hecause of a had acne condi tion. The scraping job (called dermabrasion) delicately removes a thin coat of skin, taking with it the scars. But facelifting is actually that == a lifting up of the skin: taking a tuck in the sagging, wrinkled flesh so that the whole fabric is tightened up and made smoother. Both operations may he done by a skin specialist, although there arg plastic surgeons with the special specialty of facelift- ing. Your family doctor will know who does these things where you are. DEAR DORIS I'd like to know if 'it is proper to wear white for a second wedding. DEAR GUEST -- No. neither the white nor the veil will do, second time round. Any pastel -- onc that suits her coloring -- would be fine. Head-dress can he a small matching hat or a circlet of flowers. The white gown and veil are symbols of virginity, the exclu. sive property of the first-time bride. DEAR DORIS -- My husband is a drunkard and an incurable woman-chaser. He had a "steady" girl while I was expecting my last child, and even brought - her home and slept with her during my confinement in the hospital. Anyway. | forgave him, and believe me that's no casy job. Now it scems he is starting all over again. He gets stupid drunk, comes home and heats me up, Also, he uses the filthiest, vilest language in front of the children, drunk or sober, 1. have tried everything to reason with him, but he just laughs at me. | have heen to the govern: ment and they have offered me welfare, but I didn't take it as with bothering him. two clash, for instance. or dances, or sal on What he does is all tied up what he is and what's Whether you For direction to counselling and for helpful literature, get in touch with the family agen- cy or the alcoholism research centre in your area. TO MR. R.E.R. -- The mar- riage bureau you mention is no longer operaling. You say I am not to suggest the "Y" So-Ed, Lonely Hearts pages: that you are a very shy, introverted person. Once there was a frog who a lily pad with his mouth open, waiting for a fly to fly in. He starved to death. Moral: You have to circulate to 'meet people. Joining an integest group is a good way lo forget shyness. If you start enthusing about photography or music, and be- long to-a club where some- thing is heing done about it, you will find yourself talking freely with others who are likewise cager about the same thing. This applies lo hooks, or cur- community. She then opened the meeting with a reading from the "Friendship Book". During the business period the ladies were reminded that the U.C.W. was respon- sible for lunch at the Lenten services at the Presbyterian Church on Feb. 26th and all were urged to attend. The general meeting on March 10 will be of interest to many as the speaker will be Mis§ Doreen Van Camp speakirjg on her work in India. Plans were made for the Lucky Luncheon on April 1st, and the next meeting will be held at the church on the pre- vious evening when table preparations will be made. DANCING Mention was made of the Women's World Day of Prayer on March 6th at the Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Kay Walker and Mrs. Norma Forder conducted the devotional service with the theme "What it means to be human". Mrs. Diane Wilson then led in a discussion of chapter 5 of the study book "Man in Life". A delicious lunch of home- made Chinese food was ser- ved by the hostess with the assistance of Kay and Norma. Check The Label On Your Paper HOWARD VICE, Prop. BROADLOOM Draperies by the Yard Venetian & Cloth Blinds CLUB ANNRENE 'Saturday, March 7, 1970 -- Walter and Sandy -- Featuring "MARLENE" Howard's Draperies | I don't home. fairly well. Do you think Should 1 stay The bride word. a suit at first one; Would a short, white dress and small veil be right? If not. what is usually worn and what color? Wedding Guest want This man supports me walk off and leave him? to break up a my. All many he's hopeless? your with him, or Down And Out' rent affairs groups. or astrono- others. library Commerce what are in your city - venture forth! hobbies. And . 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