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1 PAGE 16-PIAINDEALER-FRIDAY, MAY 26, 1972 Graduation For Bethel Bible M- ~ l if ' r * ? v*i~r u • *• Pictured above are members of a Bethel Bible class at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran church, McHenrv, who graduated from (he course on Sunday. Front row, left to right, are Barbara Sch- maling. Linda I.aane and Berneice Spruth; second row, Lavonnt Fleming, Dorothy Putnam, Shirley Campbell and Rose Jensen; third row. Everett Fleming, Ann Blundelland Ken Schopp. Not shown is Agnes Weber. A graduation ceremony was held at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran church, 404 North Green street. McHenrv, Sun­ day for another Bethel Bible class which has just completed a two-year" training program The class, taught by Ann Blundell, met regularly for two years to receive an overview of the Bible The Bethel Bible series is an in terdenominational, in­ ternationally used study which makes use of l.irge art pieces to assist a serious student of the Bible in recalling the main themes in the various parts of the Bible. The graduating classy represents merely a portion of the approximately 100 students currently enrolled in the parish's Bethel program Alan Olson, the Bethel Bible program director for the parish, presented graduation certificates to the class members at the special ser­ vice. The following are members of the class: Agnes Weber, Everett Fleming, Lavonne Fleming, Dorothy Putnam, Rose Jensen, Barbara Schmaling, Linda Laane, Ken Schopp. Berneice Spruth and Shirley Campbell. The members of the par­ ish who have been trained to teach the Bethel series through a highly intensive two-year teacher training program in­ clude Ann Blundell, Alan Olson, Norm Macdonald, Jr.. Nellie Cina. Rosemary Schneider, Erv Staveteig, Margaret Hansen, Dr Jerry Lingeman and Pastor Roger Schneider. The Bible Speaks Virgje L. Chappell, Pastor First Baptist Church, McHenry THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT To attempt to explain in completion the work of the Holy Spirit, would be an impossible task. His work is so diverse and unique in each believer that one might often find his explanations to con­ tradict one another Someone has explained that the work of God, the Father, is always exact and predictable. The work of the Son, Jesus Christ, is always the same. But God's Holy Spirit, as He works intimately with each differing personality of man, is not so easily predicted nor explained. For example, the Holy Spirit came after long prayer at Pen­ tecost (Acts 2). The Samaritans received the Holy Spirit after Peter and John prayed for them, "laying their hands on them" (Acts 8). Cornelius received the Holy Spirit as Peter preached (Acts 10:44). The dozen at Ephesus received the Holy Spirit after baptism and Paul laying his hands on them (Acts 19:6). In some cases there were particular gifts bestowed with the receiving of the Holy Spirit (languages; Acts2; tongues, Acts 19; etc.). However, though we may not find a step by step work pattern for the Holy Spirit, there are explicit assignments which He ac­ complishes. Let us remember that the Holy Spirit is "God with us" today. He is that Presence, which seeks to indwell in the body of individual men (l Corinthians 6:$9, 20). He enters that person only as He is recognized in the person's life. The Holy Spirit convicts men of the sin of unbelief (John 16:9). The great apostle of love expressed it this way: "Who could possibly fight and win the battle (of life) except by believing that Jesus is truly the Son of God" (1 John 5:5, Living Bible) John says the witnesses to the divinity of Jesus Christ includes the "voice of the Holy Spirit in our hearts" (v.8). The Holy Spirit convinces men that Jesus Christ is the righteousness of God (John 16:10). The apostle Paul said that "Christ is the end of the law of righteousness to everyone that believeth" (Romans 10:4, KJV). The law of righteousness is the law that condemns us and brings death Christ, God's Holy Spirit tells us. is the end of the law which brings death. Jesus brings us life-abundant life < John 3:15) This abundant life is eternal. The Holy Spirit convinces the believer that the power of Satan is broken (John 16:11). Mankind is not a victim of his environment. He is r.ot bound by his own baser desires. He is not a pawn in the hands of Satan The Devil's power was broken in Jesus Christ! No man. who is yielded to the Holy Spirit, should say. "I cannot help myself in this bad habit" or "1 must react this w ay in this twentieth century world". Whatever is contrary to God is of Satan, and the Holy Spirit is speaking to our hearts telling us our reasoning is not founded upon know ledge "Satan's power is broken" in our lives, if we have accepted the testimony of the Holy Spirit concerning Jesus Christ The Holy Spirit gives new life to the individual who will yield to Mn.i (John 3:5; Titus 3:5> The Holy Spirit empowers the believer (Acts 1:8). Not only are • e to be encouraged that the power of Satan is broken but "you hall receive power, after that the Holv Ghost is come upon you" (KJV). 'he Holy Spir i t seals us 'Ephesians 1:13, 14>. He baptizes us Acts 1:5». He fills us (Ephesians 5:18). He leads us (if we will follow ) (Galatians 5:16-18> He administers the spiritual gifts to the believer <1 Corinthians 12:1-11). Jesus said that fathers here on earth know how to give good gifts to their children "How much more shall vour heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him',r' (Luke 11:13b. KJV). Employ Prayer In Vietnam Conflict Scientists Urged A call for citizens to use prayer in bringing a "peaceful and prompt solution to the Veitnam conflict was made at McHenry society of Christ, Scientist, Wednesday night, May 17. Mrs. Myrtle Ohman, First Reader of the church, read a message from the five-member Christian Science board of directors in Boston, which was issued to the 3,200 Christian Science churches throughout the world. "No one can outline for another how to pray, nor do we in our prayers attempt to outline specific solutions for human conditions," the message stated. "But let this not prevent us from joining in the deepest confidence that prayer does avail. "It is our conviction that prayer is deeply needed and of vital importance at this time. We believe that all of us must now be counted upon to do our full share in bringing to bear the immense power for good that is native to prayer..." Last week, the denom­ ination's international daily newspaper, The Christian Science Monitor, urged in a front page editorial that prayer be used in approaching the Vietnam problem. "Peace has alwavs been elusive." the editorial said. "But by men's raising their vision above the evidence of battle to the spiritual norm of harmony and peace, the in­ spiration and courage to secure peace will^be found." The Monitor editorial added that "it is in a willingness to see that peace is above and yet available to the participants, supported in a divine plan and impulsion for harmony among men, that efforts toward peace can begin." At services Sunday, May 21, the directors' message was read again- ft) the congregation of the McHenry church, and the other branch churches of the Mother Church, the First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, Mass Witnesses To Hold Three-Day Assembly May 26-28 The Woodstock Congregat ion of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1320 Catalpa lane, are making f inal arrangements to par t ic ipate in a three-day assembly for Bible study and discussion of ministerial methods at the Cary Grove high school. May 26-28 Dominick Fontana. presiding minister, said the highlight of | the gathering will be the public ;talk presented by Mr Rub/ [Cobos Jr., district supervis )i for the southern \yisconsin, northern and central Illinois area of Jehovah's Witnesses Mr Cobos' talk at 2 p m Sunday, May 28. entitled "Are You Marked' for Survival?" will consider the Bible's description of the need to survive a destruction yet to come and how one might be marked for such survival A peak attendance of 1,200 is expected Jehovah's Witnesses are now calling on their neighbors in this community inviting them to attend this public talk or any of the weekend's sessions free of charge No collections w ill be taken, and all those interested in what the Bible has to say about the "survival kit necessary to survive these turbulent times are welcome to attend GUN BILL Gov Richard B Ogilvie has signed House Bill 44, effective July 1, 1973, providing for a referendum vote to repeal the Firearm Owner's Identification Act with petitions of 2 per cent of registered voters from each county A general petition composed of all the petitions must be filed with the secretary of state 88 days before the next statewide election. Ogilvie returned H B. 206, which reinstates power to the city council, president of the board of trustees or county board to further restrict hours for the sale of alcoholic beverages as they deem necessary "The striking of this authority, particularly as it would apply to our non-home rule units of local government," he said, "is neither necessary nor con­ sistent with the legislative intent of permitting the sale of liquor on election days " - The Law Serves You World War II Vets Eligible Again •i For VA-Guaranteed Home Financing Veterans of World War II who never exercised their rights to a government-guaranteed loan for the purchase of a home still may qualify for this benefit, according to thas Illinois State Bar association. Veterans of the Korean War and Vietnam conflict also are eligible for the loan guarantee. The ISBAVsaid that in the case of World War II veterans, rights to a Veterans ad­ ministration guaranteed loan once were terminated but now have been reinstated. The VA will accept applications from World War II (and Korean War) veterans who meet the service requirement of 90 days consecutive active duty and who did not previously use this benefit. Post-Korean War veterans must serve 181 con­ secutive days of active duty to qualify. The ISBA said the procedure for obtaining a VA loan guarantee usually is as follows: 1 The veteran contracts to buy a house, condominium apartment or similar residential unit. The ISBA noted that an agreement to purchase when signed by the buyer becomes a binding legal contract and, for this reason, it is advisable to consult an at­ torney before signing such a document. Among other things, the contract should contain a clause that releases the buyer from the agreement and provides for the return of any earnest money if the buyer is unable to obtain the expected financing. 2. Once the veteran has a contract signed by himself and the seller, he makes arrangements for financing by a mortgage company, such as a savings and loan firm, bank or other lender. The present in­ terest rate for a VA-guaranteed loan is 7 per cent. In many cases, eligible veterans are able to obtain 100 per cent financing, depending on in­ come. 3. The mortgage lender will notify the Veternas Ad­ ministration of the location of the property so that arrangements may be made for an appraisal. The appraiser inspects the property to determine its current reasonable value. This ap­ praisal is completed and returned to the VA within 5 days. Meanwhile, the lender prepares a credit report on the buyer. 4. The appraisal and credit information is reviewed by the VA and if all is in order, the VA will issue a commitment to guarantee the loan in about 10 days. The entire process, from the time the purchase contract is signed and until the loan guarantee is issued, usually takes about 30 days, the ISBA observed. Further information about home buying can be obtained by writing to the ISBA, Illinois Bar Center, Springfield, 111. 62701, for a free copy of its pamphlet, "Buying A Home" (enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope). SCIENCE FILM On Monday, June 5, at 2:30 p.m., there will be a videotape color presentation entitled "Finding True Freedom" shown over WTTW-TV. This is a public service telecast and features questions and answers by an interviewer talking with two Christian Science lec­ turers. Great rivers have their source in the morning dew, the snowflake or the pattering raindrop. Each average American uses during his lifetime, directly and indirectly, some 26 million gallons of water. A proven way to get into a jam is to be right at the wrong time. SUNDAY'S Memorial Day Once again Memorial Day is here - that one day each year when we dedicate our thoughts and prayers to those who have gallantly fallen in battles for our nation. It is also a time for us to realize we must use these ve­ hicles - our lives - to help God's work in this world. War, as America's young gen­ eration is realizing, can not be stopped by a shout or cry for peace. The reason for war and conflict is in each individual. We hate, we are jealous, we become angry, and we fight. The problem of war is almost a fundamental thing in the modern world. But there is an alternative. God has let us know that we have the potential to do good, to love instead of hate, to share in­ stead of to accumulate, to live as brothers and children of God. But the problems are in ourselves because we let evil enter into our lives, and we let it grow and breed there. There is a solution though, and it is love. For love and good to work for the whole world, it must start on a more human scale - within each individual. And love is contagious. When we begin to love God and our neighbors, others too will want to latch on to this dynamic force. Love can spread rapidly from individuals to communities, from communi­ ties to nations, and from nations it can spread clearly around the world Tuat day can come when wars are finally over. But it be­ gins with you and me and love. DIAL-A-DEVOTION PHONE Hear God's Word Wherever You Are. SPONSORED BY: GUETTLER'S SERVICE STATION syftfend CM SERVICES Just a beginning Sunday Titus 3:1-8 Monday John 3:7-13 Tuesday John 3:14-21 Wednesday John 6:35-40 Thursday John 10:22-29 Friday Luke 12:31-40 Saturday Luke 21:8-19 Scriptures selected by the American Bible Society "I'm never going to open another book again!" sighed Pete as he collapsed in my chair following his high school commencement. But three months later, Pete had changed his tune and was ready for college. Since then, he's had other graduations--from college, from medical school. Each time Pete has discovered that it isn't all over when you grad­ uate. Something is just beginning. Some people want to "graduate" from church at a certain age or time. They're just like Pete was when he left high school. They think they've outgrown the Church. How empty Pete's life would be now if he had stopped at that first graduation. How empty your life would be without the Church. Maybe it isn't all over for you! The church doors are always open. Copyright 1972 Keister Advertising Service, Inc., Strasburg, Virginia St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Johnsburg » Rev.Leo Bartel, Pastor Rectory Phone 385-1477 Convent Phone 385-5363 Saturday night-8:00 p.m. mass Sunday masses: 7:00, 9:00, 10:30 and 12:00 Nativity Lutheran Church 3506 E. Wonder Lake Rd. Box 157 Phone 653-3832 Wonder Lake, Illinois Sunday Worship 8 and 10:30 a.m Sunday School 9:00 a.m.' (Nursery Facilities Available). 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.-Fulfills Sunday Obligation. St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Johnsburg » Rev.Leo Bartel, Pastor Rectory Phone 385-1477 Convent Phone 385-5363 Saturday night-8:00 p.m. mass Sunday masses: 7:00, 9:00, 10:30 and 12:00 St. Mary's Catholic Church Rev. Eugene Baumhofer 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 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. St. Peter's Catholic Church Spring Grove, Illinois Rev. Kilduff, Pastor Sunday masses: 6:30, 8:00 (9:15 Summer only)10:30 and 11:45 St. Mary's Catholic Church Rev. Eugene Baumhofer 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 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. St. Peter's Catholic Church Spring Grove, Illinois Rev. Kilduff, Pastor Sunday masses: 6:30, 8:00 (9:15 Summer only)10:30 and 11:45 Christian Science Society Lincoln Road and Eastwood Ln Sunday Service--10:30 a.m. Sunday School -- 10:30 a.m. Wed. Evening Meeting Every Wednesday at 8:00 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. First United Methodist Church 3717 West Main Street McHenry, Illinois Church ph. 385-0931 Raymond L. White Pastor Parsonage Phone: 385-1352 June, July, August, (one Service only) Worship-9:30 am Wednesday WorshipService;7:3C Christian Science Society Lincoln Road and Eastwood Ln Sunday Service--10:30 a.m. Sunday School -- 10:30 a.m. Wed. Evening Meeting Every Wednesday at 8:00 Chain 0'Lakes Evangelical Covenant Church 4815 N. Wilmot Rd. Rev. Wesley R. Olson Church Phone 497-3000 Parsonage Phone 497-3050 First United Methodist Church 3717 West Main Street McHenry, Illinois Church ph. 385-0931 Raymond L. White Pastor Parsonage Phone: 385-1352 June, July, August, (one Service only) Worship-9:30 am Wednesday WorshipService;7:3C Alliance Bible Church 3815 W. John St., McHenry, 111. Rev. Gerald 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. Chain 0'Lakes Evangelical Covenant Church 4815 N. Wilmot Rd. Rev. Wesley R. Olson Church Phone 497-3000 Parsonage Phone 497-3050 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 I grade thru adults and 10:30 a.m. I for the pre-school children (3-5)| Worship, 10:30 a.m. Nursery facilities available. Fist Baptist Church 509 N. Front St. 385-0083 Virgle L. Chappell Bible Study-Sunday School 9:30 ia.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, 7:30 p.m. St PauPs Episcopal Church 3706 W. St. Paul's & Green McHenry, Illinois [Rev. Arthur D. McKay, Vicar 385-7690 Sunday Services-Holy Eucharist a.m., Family Eucharist, 10 a.m| hurch School & Coffee Hour Wednesdays-Holy Eucharist 9:30 .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 fulfllledj ?:00 p.m.) Sunday-7:15, 8:30, 1:45, 11:00 and 12:15 During iummer, 10 a.m. mass in Church | toll. Shepherd of the Hits Lutheran Church 404 N. Green St., McHenry Rev. Roger W. Schneider Phone 385-7786 or 385-4030 Family worship and Sunday School-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. Guettler's Service, Inc. 818 N. Front Street McHenry, 111. 385-9831 McHenry State Bank 3510 W. Elm Street McHenry, 111. 385-1040 Peter M. Justen 1 Funeral Home 3807 W. Elm Street McHenry, 111. 385-0063 McHenry Garage 926 N. Front Street McHenry, 111. 385-0403 Brake Parts Co. P.O. Box 11 McHenry, 111. 385-7000 McHenry Savings & Loan 1209 N. Green Street McHenry, 111. 385-3000 Locker's Flowers 1213 Third St. McHenry, 111. 385-2300 Tonyan Construction Co. 1309 N. Borden Street McHenry, 111. 385-^5520 First National Bank of McHenry U. Flm Mreet McHenrv, 111. 3S5-54HII George R. Justen 1 Funeral Home 3519 W. Elm Street McHenry, 111. 385-2400 Locker's Flowers 1213 Third St. McHenry, 111. 385-2300 Tonyan Construction Co. 1309 N. Borden Street McHenry, 111. 385-^5520 The Bath Shop 3012 W. Rte. 120 McHenry, 111. 385-0048 V Ace Hardware •'.729 \\. Flm st reet McHenry, 111. 385-07JJ