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insight Swaim rnut a - r mm i/c<niii!.n- n e.ui> CiOi by Gerry Johnson Fourth Career Strikes Right Note TEACH US TO PRAY By Larry Swaim Jesus' disciples had the privilege of witnessing the power of prayer. They had s e e n w h a t i t h a d accomplished in the life of their Teacher and Master. They also wanted to pray. They wanted to receive the benefits which could come from effective prayer. They r e c o g n i z e d t h a t t h e knowledge they had of prayer was limited and ineffective so they asked their Lord to t e a c h t h e m t o p r a y . Consequently, Jesus gave what we have come to call the Model Prayer. If we were fully aware of the great power of prayer, we would certainly wish to utilize it for our good. Dr Alexis Carrel, a famous physician, stated concerning prayer; "Prayer is not only worship, it is also an invisible e m a n a t i o n o f m a n ' s worshipping spirit-the most powerful form of energy which one can generate. If one makes a habit of sincere prayer, his life will be noticeably and profoundly enriched. Prayer is a force as real as gravity. As a physician, I have seen men, after all other therapy had failed, lifted out of disease and melancholy' by the sincere efforts of prayer." Alfred Lord Tennyson wrote, "More things are wrought by prayer than this world dreams of, wherefore, let thy voice rise like a fountain for me night and day, for what are men better than sheep or goats that nourish a blind life without the bright, if knowing God, they lift not hands in prayer, both for themselves and those who call them friend, for so the whole round earth is every way bound by gold chains about the feet of God." Jesus' discipies had seen the change prayer made in His life. They had seen Him gun strength to meet the temptations of Satan, and w i t n e s s e d H i m m a k i n g preparation for death. They knew that this power came from God, and they wished to tap it for themselves. Thus they said, "Lord, teach us to pray." MmW w* At 90, Mrs. Mable Ray- field of Horton, Kansas, is thoroughly involved in her fourth career as an award winning songwriter which began in 1961 when she was 75. Originally a schoolteach­ er, Mrs. Rayfield quit her job when she married John Rayfield, a Horton attorney. When he died in 1937, Mrs. Rayfield went to St. Joseph, Missouri, where she built and operated a dry cleaning plant for two years before selling it. She tried teaching again for a year and then went to work for the state of Kan­ sas. In 1954 she was as­ signed to the supply depot at Forbes Air Base in Tope- ka, where she was respon­ sible for contracts running into the millions of dollars. When the supply depot moved to Mobile, Alabama in 1961, the employees were given the option of trans­ ferring with their depart­ ments. Mrs. Rayfield didn't want to leave Kansas and her three children, so she retired and began her song- writing career. What started as a hobby many years ago, is now a full-time pursuit. In the past 15 years, Mrs. Rayfield has written around 200 songs, most of them country and western with a few pop and sacred songs also to her credit. Mrs. Ravfield's songwrit- spurgeons USE OUR FREE LAY-AWAY! Keep a uniform appearance with pretty looks by White Swan at one smart price! K 'i 385-4520 I BEAUTY SALON MOV. 9-1 TUBS. 9-9 WED 9"5 Senior Citizens Day THUKS. FR I. SAT. 9-i) <M) 9-5 $24 Your Choice Mm • Carefree pantsuits in bright white, neatly styled with snappy trims--each one something special! V-front bodice; poly/nylon warp knit. 6-16. Embroidered bodice; double knit poly. 4-16. Tucked and pocketed; poly/nylon warp knit. 4-18. 4400 W. RTE. 120 McHENRY, ILL PHONE 3854100 ing is not merely a way to fill the hours. Several of her country and western songs have been recorded com­ mercially and the managers of such well-known stars as Roy Clark, Loretta Lynn -aftd^TohSny Cash have told her to ^fifcel free to submit songs fer review. "Right now I have a song at Pat Boone's company," Mrs. Rayfield told a writer from The National Council on the Aging in a recent interview. "I don't know whether I'll sell it but at least it's being given a good deal of consideration." As further proof of her talents, Mrs. Rayfield has won several awards for her songwriting. The Holly­ wood, California company that makes her demonstra­ tion records has an annual contest that attracts thou­ sands of entries. In 1975, Mrs. Rayfield won their Best Sacred Song Award. She also had the winning lyric in a Song of the Year contest in 1975, sponsored by a prominent songwriting magazine. "I was really surprised when I won that one," Mrs. Rayfield said. "Entries for the contest come from all over the world." Mrs. Rayfield is from a musical family and studied piano as a young girl. After she left Horton in 1937, she somehow never got around to buying a piano. Her songs are composed on a toy piano that has only two oc­ taves. "I bought it years ago in Kansas City," Mrs. Rayfield said. "People don't believe I can compose on it, but it's perfect. I can take it with me wherever I go. If I get the urge, I can Work on a song no matter where I am." Does Mrs. Rayfield ever dream of the day when a big star will record one of her songs? "Oh, I used to fantasize about that all the time," she said. "It would still be a thrill to have a hit, but I'm more interested in the crea­ tive aspect of songwriting. I'd like to think that some day maybe one of my in­ spirational songs will help somebody. That would mean more to me than any money I could ever earn." She's a keen student of current events and trends as all successful songwriters must be. Currently, she's working on a series of truck­ ing songs for another con­ test. "You know what a craze Citizen's Band radios are," she said. "Everybody wants songs about CB and long- haul truckers." Mrs. Rayfield attributes her energy and outlook to her mental attitude. "Anybody can sit around and get old if they want to," she said. "Not me, though. I want to stay young as long as I can. I'm having too much fun to ever sit back and retire." * * * "LIFE IS ACTION, the use of one's powers. And to use them to their height is our joy and duty, so it is the one end that justifies it­ self." -- from a speech by the late Justice of the Su­ preme Court, Oliver Wen­ dell Holmes, Jr. TWO UPCOMING seg­ ments of The Waltons deal with older persons in an un­ usual and sensitive manner. The shows will air on CBS September 30 and October 11. Check your local listing for time and station. View­ ers who like these particular episodes and would like to see similar shows in the fu­ ture are asked to express their feelings by writing to: Andy White, Lorimar Pro­ ductions, 4000 Warner Blvd., Burbank, CA. 91522. BIBLE VERSE "The kingdom of hea­ ven is like unto a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field." 1. Locate this verse. 2. Who spoke these words" 3. Where were they spo­ ken? 4. Is this parable found elsewhere in the Bible? Answers To Bible Verse 1. Matthew 13:31. 2. Jesus. 3. From aboat by the sea­ side. 4. See Mark 4:30 and Luke 13:19. 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There will probably be a change where f i nan ­ cial plans are concerned New ideas for gain Keep them practical A sudden romantic interlude could result in shock waves Impulsive tendencies keep ex citement at a high level,. Your sensitivity to another's difficulties ex­ presses in a compassionate desire to help relieve his anxieties Help all you can Unusual developments now where friends are concerned You may find yourself crusading for a new organizational approach A person of prominence gives a helping hand in career advancement Your wished for promotion may be forthcoming Now is a beautiful time to take a mini vacation and get a refreshing new perspective on bothersome matters 1*1* • BankAmericahd VAV.'. 5 ?>• < This is a bank? Have you noticed that lately some banks seem to spend more time trying to give away blankets, spoons and bedsheets than they do in giving service? Now, we're not against an occasional premium. 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