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. / N- There's An Answer '(by Norman VjncciH IVale and A Ruth Stafford IVale) Demand -Far- Scripture Greater Than Supply Why Pray? Q. I've heard my friends say, "Why pray? Since God's will is always done, then why pray for anything?" What's the answer? A. Your friends' ideas are based on a total misconception of what prayer actually is. It is not a "gimme" mechanism. Rather, it is an act which brings the person who prays into fellowship, or you might even call it friendship, with God. It can be thought of as a conversation with a caring, loving persota. " ( Out of this relationship come insights, guidance and better attitudes. These in turn produce a more creative life. We are sending you our pamphlet, How to Use the Power of Prayer, which is free to any reader of this column. Write to us at Box 500, Pawling, N.Y. 12584 Has Been There Q. In your column was a letter from a 41-year-old woman who said her husband does nothing but "ride up and down the rbad and get drunk and come home and raise hell at me and the kids." I was very disappointed in your answer. His behavior is typically alcoholic, and I'm surprised that educated, enlightened people such as yourselves couldn't spot this as the problem. He has an addiction and needsJielp to overcome it. And his wife needs information on alcoholism and support for herself. Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon, Mental Health Centers, Alcoholism Treatment Centers, all are excellent sources of information. You would be doing yottr readers a great service to suggest they get outside help immediately. The sooner they do, the The demand for Bibles in East Germany far outweighs the supply, according to a prominent Bible society official. Rev. Keith Bricknell, Queensland state secretary for the Bible society in Austrailia, stated this to American Bible society officials at their headquarters in New York City, after a recent tour through the German Democratic Republic. While in that country, Bricknell visited local Bible society officials and toured their offices. He observed there were no Bibles to be seen and asked why. "We can't show you our stock because it is sold out before it is printed," said a Bible society official. "The demand for Scrip­ tures is overhwelming. While there may be a shortage of Bibles, there is no shortage of Christians," observed Bricknell. Shipped and served God, he observed. Bricknell said the shortage of Bibles in East Germany parallelled other situations around the world. "Many countries are suffering shortages of Scriptures. Many people long to know the Word of God for themselves," he said. The American Bible society together with its partners worldwide, work under the aegis of the United Bible societies to provide Scriptures for anyone who' desires them. Last year the Bible societies distributed more than 500 million Scriptures, - more in one year than at any time in its 164-year history. Bricknell said the need is limitless, and Christians everywhere have yet to fulfill their mission to place the Word of God in the hands of people in such diverse countries as East Germany or Malaysia. BIRTHS Sunday he was taken to the provincial city of Cottbus where he ^attended an Evangelical church service in the morning and an ecumenical service in the evening. There was an evident joy in the way people wor- UBS is to translate, publish and distribute the Holy Scriptures in the languages of the world's peoples. For the past 164 years, the ABS has pursued that goal of sharing God's Word without doctrinal note or comment, and without profit. Handling Stress better the chances of regaining a sane and normal life. I Bricknell said that on one The purpose of ABS and know; I have been there. A. Thank you for your comment. I agree that such behavior is, as you say, typically alcoholic. However, I have known mean guys to act as described Their meanness comes out under the influence of alcohol, but they are not necessarily alcoholics. We agree that the wife do&, indeed, need the supportive help of such organizations as Alcoholics Anonymous and Al- Anon. Such outside help Is very important and one should make every effort to make it available to the excessive drinker. Ripped Apart Q. My husband had a one-night stand with a 17-year-old girl he hardly knew. It has ripped me apart to the point where I can hardly stand it. It has been a crushing, immobilizing pain that has been very difficult to deal with. I can't understand these little high school girls, jumping from bed to bed. Can't these children get in trouble with the law, or their parents? How does God feel about such immoral acts? The Bible says this is cause for divorce. Do I forgive my husband? A, It is very understandable how you feel But what happened, happened, and nothing can cJuuige^that, The question is, is your husband going to repeat this act? was it a temporary breakdown in his morality? If so, certainly you should forgive him and try again. And don't nag him about it. Talk to him straight, and if he is sorry give him a break. Then perhaps you should reexamine your own attitudes toward him to be sure you yourself are doing your part to keep romance in your marriage. If there is something you would like to ask Dr. and Mrs. Peale to discuss m this column, write to them iî care of Box 500, Pawling/ N.Y. 12564. For a recorded' message of inspiration and prayer by Dr. Peale call Dbjd A-Prayer (914) 855-5111 at any time of the day or nigl&^Keduced toll r& take effect evenings and weekends. What Just One Person Can Do "Handicapped" Star Whenever I see han­ dicapped people I try to treat them as though they didn't have any handicap at all. Partly this is because I know that's the way they like to be treated, and partly it is because I've learned that the handicapped are normal human beings with one difference: part of their body doesn't work properly. The fact of their normality is beautifully dramatized in the person of Susan Davidoff. She is deaf. Her hearing loss began at the age of seven; at sixteen, her honor grades were slipping and she got her first hearing aid. /Today, at 26, Susan holds two college degrees, teaches modern dance to the deaf in Montgomery county, Md., and recently made her national TV debut in a musical entitled, "Sing a Sign." She wrote the theme song and starred in the show. Susan believes the show provides deaf people with a new kind of entertainment, proves that the deaf can be good performers, helps make hearing people more aware of the problems of the deaf, inspires deaf children, and promotes interest in sign language. She wanted to help others like herself because, "It's a good feeling to know that we can survive and do well in the hearing world." What one person can do with a little spirit - the spirit of brotherly love, the spirit of joy, and the spirit of determination! Susan Davidoff can teach us all to realize how lucky we are, and how much we have t give. Pray for that spirit to be in you. With your gifts, you can make a difference in this world> ' Stress...most encounter it every day. Too much bad news, problems at work, money worries, even a change in sleeping habits are stress factors that may be overwhelming. According to the Journal of the A m e r i c a n M e d i c a l association, stress is what happens when the body's vital functions are subjected to wear and tear beyond their ability to balance. When the body reaches its capacity for handling stress, a variety of physical symp­ toms may appear headache, stiff neck, even a toothache from clenching your jaws. . A certain amount of stress, however, is not bad. One couldn't handle life's daily demands if the body were not stimulated by a healthy amount of tension. There are some actions one can take when there is a suspicion a backache or stiff neck is due to stress: take a long walk or get involved in physical activity such as running or swimming; talk out the problem with a friend or co-worker; and recognize the trouble and accept what can't be changed. Ronald. \and Patricia Weidner/ 7016 Johnsburg road, Spring Grove, an­ nounce the birth of their first child, a boy, at McHenry hospital. Richard Joseph was born Jan. 2, and weighed 7 lbs. 1 oz. Richard and Loretta FreUnd, of McHenry, are the maternal grandparents. The paternal grandparents are Walter - and Florence Weidner, also of McHenry. Wayne and Peggy Blake, 1401 Sunnyside. drive, McHenry became parents of their second son. Brent Mathew. T£he8.1bs.,5oz! boy was born Jan. 2, at McHenry hospital, and was welcomed home by his brother, Troy. The maternal grand­ parents, Robert and Connie Hansen, and the paternal grandparents, Kenneth and Jane Blake, are all residents of McHenry. A son was born to Steve and Yvonne Miller, 3113 Slillhill drive, McHenry, Jan 2, at McHenry hospital. They named the 7 Ibs.^Vfe oz. boy Scott. His sister, Jodi Lyn eagerly awaited him at home. The maternal grand­ parents are Lavon and Vivian Guist, of Readstown, Wis.; and the paternal grnd- parent/are Steve and Helen Millar, Of Oak LaWn, 111. Jordan Matthew is the name chosen by Gary and Donna Schaefer, of 1503 N. Court street, McHenry, for their son, who was born Dec. 15, in Northwest Community hospital, Arlington Heights. He weighed 7 lbs., 7 oz. Mr. and Mrs. * Dominie- Verlotta, of Riverside, 111. are the maternal grand- ' i parents; and Mr. and|Mrs. Clarence J. Schaeler, of McHenry, are the paternal grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Craig (Deborah) Toussaint, 1716 L a k e w o o d a v e n u e , McHenry, announce the birth of their first child, ChristoiSher John. The baby fboy was born Nov. 29, 1979, *at the Woodstock Memorial hospital, and weighed 6 lbs., 14 oz. Mr. and Mrs. John Seldon, of Algoma, Wis., are the maternal grandparents; Mrs. Alymra Toussaint, of McHenry, is the paternal grandmother. Great grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Doyne Jackson, of Wildrose, Wis. . * HOSPITAL NOTES | PAGE 3 - PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY, JANUARY », 1960 Health-Safety Tips >i MCHENRY Admissions: Shirley A. "Habukamp, of McHenry. WOODSTOCK Admissions: Mrs. Lena Herdrich, Miss Debra Gorham, Mrs., Janie Biederer and Mrs. Georgeanna Humphreys, all of McHenry; Stanley Tobias, Richard Sullivan, Mrs. Barbara Froehlich, Raoul Pounds and Mr®. Clarica J. DeGelder, all J of Wonder Lake. HARVARD Admissions: Mrs. Nancy Hueckstaedt, of McHenry. Winter months mean more time spent indoors--and more dry air to breathe. The A m e r i c a n ; M e d i c a j association recommends that the relative humidity in your, home be at least 35 percent. There are a number of reasons for regulating humidity during these dry months. As the air around you is heated it increases its water-holding capacity and starts to draw moisture from every available source: your skin and hair, plants, even furniture and woodwork. When you recognize that rougfy, dry feeling in your skin, you can easily remedy it with moisture crea)m. But when your throat and nasal passages are robbed of moisture, your resistance to germs is dowered, inviting winter coughs and colds. Keep a humidifier going in the house this winter. Or put pans of water near the heat source. Besides keeping your body-moisture level constant,^you can eliminate annoying static electricity in the house and lower your fuel bills, since moist air feels warmer than the same drier temperature. Avoid Curdling When a milk product is added to an acid food such as tomatoes curdling is likely tooccur IfViyjre making soups, use evaporateif!>^nlk in pjace of whole, milk or»cr^arf1v to help produce a smoother soup mat is less likely to curdle. No Problem A personnel manager found Himself confronted with a real problem. He had explained to the applicant that he couldn't place him because the firm was overstaffed. "That's al­ right, " said the job seeker. 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