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Rt. Rev. Dr. Sang Chul Lee guest speaker World changes are encouraging: Moderator Rt. Rev. Dr. Sang Chul Lee is encouraged by what he is see- ing in the world and in the church. Dr. Lee is the moderator of the United Church of Canada. He was the guest of honor at a service at Seagrave United Church on Monday, February 12. "It is an obvious sign that the young people are coming back to the church," Dr. Lee com- mented, after youth members of the charge performed plays and sang songs for the service. Dr. Lee, who spoke to a full house, invited questions from the congregation. One person asked him if he was encouraged by what is hap-- pening in Europe. "People around the world have been praying for people in communist Europe for 70 years and now our prayers have been answered," Dr. Lee said. "To me, it is a miracle really." He said it was the young peo- ple "who led the revolt" proving that brainwashing doesn't work. Leaders felt they did not have to worry about the young people because they were born The Right Reverend Dr. Sang Chul Lee, moderator of the after the wars and didn't know anything but communism, he said. Officials worried about older people who still carried a beliefin capitalism. He said the tearing down of the Berlin Wall was a strong in- dication that eastern and west- ern Germany wanted an open and free world. "For a long time East Germa- ny and West Germany treated each other as enemies, but they very quickly began treating each other as brothers and sis- ters once again." He said that for so long the threat of enemy attack forced both side to invest in weapons, but now that the two sides are allies, weapons are no longer needed. "We have to learn how to sur- vive without enemies," Dr. Lee - said. "That's a new task." Dr. Lee also believes that Mi- khail Gorbachev "is a man sent by God for this century." He said the accomplishments Mr. Gorbachev is trying to achieve such as multi-party politics, have been astounding. "This is a really exciting time to live," he said. "This is a time we should have open ears to lis- United Church of Canada, shows his appreciation to mem- bers of the Youth Choir which performed for him at a break- fast reception at Port Perry United Church on Feb. 13. Dr. Lee was In Port Perry as part of a tour through the Bay of Quinte Conference of the United Church of Canada. The pre- vious evening, he addressed members of the Seagrave Unit ed Church. ten to each other." The French-English debate happening in Ontario has Dr. Lee more than concerned. He said in Toronto a person could walk 10 blocks and hear 40 different languages. , "I feel Canadians are far more mature than that. If we don't co-operate with other peo- ple, there is going to be chaos." He compared the debate here with that in communist Eu- rope, and said he hopes it doesn't take Canada as long to solve it's differences as it took Europe. As for Dr. Lee, while growing up in communist China, he nev- er suspected he would one day be moderator for the United Church of Canada. "I never dreamed I would be- come the moderator of this church," he confessed. "For me it was a sort of accident." Dr. Lee related the events leading up to his prestigious ap- pointment. He purchased a mini van in 1988 and promised his wife that upon retiring in June 1989, the couple would "pick up and go" travelling. But the United Church coun- cil had other ideas for Dr. Lee. "That council destroyed all my dreams," he said. "I wasn't interested in being the modera- tor." When Dr. Lee went to his of- fice for the first time in Septem- ber, 1988, he was greeted with 800 "mostly handwritten, most- ly angry letters" piled on his desk. "I still read every letter, but I don't answer every letter," he said. Instead, Dr. Lee sorts the let- ters into eight categories and sends form letters as replies. Unfortunately, he has found this method doesn't always work. "Sometimes I get a second let- ter from a person saying 'Thank-you for your reply but I don't think you answered my question.'" After speaking in Seagrave -- part of the Lindsay presbyteri- Historical society wants old local photographs by Jack Moore This is a time to celebrate and reflect upon our forefathers who gave of themselves to make this a wonderful country in which to live. Initially, the focus of "Heritage Week" was to make people cogni- zant of the fact that we indeed Jeep CUSTOMER mopar Bl dutopar JEEP EAGLE LTD 493 BAYLY STREET EAST, AJAX, ONTARIO L1S 4S7 (418) 883-4100 Oshawa (418) 434-1810 SALES: Monday to Thursday 9 to 9; Friday & Saturday 9 to 5. SERVICE & PARTS SERVICE & PARTS: Monday to Friday 8 to 5; Saturday 8 to 12. CARE i. uuu | have a rich architectural past which must be preserved for future generations. As the constant onslaught of 'progress' continues to change the face of Port Perry (witness the demise of the creamery) and the smaller communities of Scugog, perhaps this is a good AJAX - SALES & SERVICE 3 Liga ; | Bob time to reflect upon our architec- tural landmarks. Your Historical Society is now entering its 26th year. In conjunc- tion with the Museum we form an integral part in preserving the heritage of our community. However, you have an important roll to play if our endeavours are to be met with continued success. You can help us by leafing through your old photographs which show life in a simpler, less harried era. Of great importance are photographs of buildings which no longer exist and are easily forgotten despite the im-' portance played at one time. Might you have pictures of the old hospital on John St., perhaps of the railway station, churches which no longer exist, prior township offices, the granary to mention but a few. We would be delighted to hear from you and will return your photos upon re- quest. Please call Jack (985-7194) or the Museum (985-3589). Spend some time reminiscing and enjoying your old photos and then share them with us. Help us preserve your Heritage. PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, February 20, 1990 -- 31 United Church of Canada moderator, Right Reverend Dr. i Sang Chul Lee, spoke at Seagrave United Church recently. Pictured above with Dr. Lee (right) is local minister Rev. Da- vid Shepherd. See story for details. al -- on Monday night, Dr. Lee addressed a large gathering of over 100 people, including chil- dren at the Port Perry United Church on Tuesday morning. 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