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There By RAY WALDOC First Baptist Church Barrie and District Ministerial Have you seen the news lately The kind of disaster confronting us seems to specialize in earthquakes First Guatemala then Italy then Russia and where next Most of us are deeply concerned about this kind of disaster We are glad to hear that our govern ment is taking immediate and decisive action We are glad to see various volunteer agencies collect money and goods and send them to these areas of real human need When we have COLLIER STREET UNITED CHURCH WORLD TRAGEDY BAD ENOUGH been called upon to help many of us have done our little bit No matter what we do it seems awfully little doesnt it Have you ever asked yourself what is motivating you in situation like this If you an swer that the suffering of fellow human beings is your motivation then you are probably troubled that the little that you do is not really suf ficient response to the ap mlling need If you answer that the love of Christ is your motivation then you are probably equally embarrassed The few do iars that you have given and the few prayers you have of fered seem really too little to claim to be motivated by the love of Christ Perhaps you felt guilty and the little bit you gave is really an attempt to salve your con science and to wipe out cover or at least to quieten down your guilt It seems to me that these disasters point out an even geater disaster the disaster of Christian community claiming to be motivated by the love of Christ and yet doing so little to prove it The paltriness SIMCOE COUNTY NEWS IVY By JEAN JENNETT Ivy girls played their first game Wednesday against Fredds of Orillia Ivy Leafs will play their first game Sun dayat630pminlvyPark BRUNSONFITZMORRIS Mr and Mrs Clive Patton attended the Brunson Fitzmorris wedding on Satur day in St John Vianney Chur ch Mr and Mrs Brian Ban ting Sharon Patton and Don McMaster attended the christening of Todd Patton son of Mr and Mrs Bill Pat ton Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Brian McVanel of Toronto on the arrival of baby girl on the weekend Ruby Smith has bought home in Thornton formerly occupied by the Coopers and she will be moving soon WALKATHON walkathon was held on Saturday to help put tennis court in the Cunningham sub division in Thornton Several Ivy people were in it the youngest being eight monthold Sarah Amy Arnold with her parents Nancy and Terry Arnold The parents took turns carrying her and finally finished with her in the carriage The Orange Lodge women will cater to the Mason Wright wedding reception in Ivy Orange Hall on Saturday May 22 Ruby Smith spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Ken Baker in Guelph Mr and Mrs Jack Hanlon of Barrie visited Mrs Redfern on Mothers Day Grant Ferry of Barrie spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Terry Arnold Mr and Mrs Jack McKie and Peter of Chatham New Brun swick are visiting Mr and Mrs Keith Ellis They are Mrs Ellis parents BAITISM Baptismal services will be held in Christ Church lvy on May 30 and June 27 For more details contact the rector Confirmation classes will be arranged it there is demand Ten men were ordained to the priesthood on Sunday at the Cathedral in Toronto Our prayers go out to them VANDALISM Vandalism is going on right in the village of Ivy Over the weekend plowshares were thrown through car windows Keep Friday night June 18 open for the nickle sale in Ivy Orange Hall from to pm Proceeds will go to Christ Church Mr and Mrs Terry Arnold spent few days this week with Mr and Mrs Ray Pat ton of Parry Sound Mrs Marion Wilson Mrs Ivan Speers and Mrs Mildred Ellis visited Mr and Mrs William Barkhouse at North Bay recently IRISH ROVERS Several people from Ivy visited the Irish Rovers show in Barrie and enjoyed them very much Many thanks to Lena Cald well Merril McCutcheon and Lucy Herron of Thornton for their quilting help The Anglican Church Women are working in Christ Church Hall Mildred Ellis had her family home for Mothers Day Mrs Keith Ellis was not able to attend because she was in hospital Mrs Florence Barge of Barrie spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Harold Broley There will be meeting in the home of Mrs Brian Flet cher on Monday night to make plans for the nickle sale to be held June 18 Mrs Frank Woodrow and Walter McMackon of Mississauga visited Mrs Redfern and Mildred Ellis Mrs Woodrow was the for mer Dorothy McMackon All were residents of Angus where Dorothy and Mildred grew up together Mrs Mc Mackon will be 92 years old Aug and Mrs Redfern will be84onJuly16 GILFORD By MRS SAWYER The MC young people con ducted the service May 16 at Churchill and Gilford The sermon was in the form of play Guilty or Not Guilty based on the question If Christianity were crime would there ben enough evidence to convict you Visitors with Mr and Mrs Hughes on Sunday and also attending church were nieces and nephews of Mrs Hughes Those from Gilford at tending the Womens In stitute district annual meeting in Tottenham on May 13 were Mrs Bell Mrs Sturgeon Mrs Sawyer Mrs Pat Doe Mrs beida Thompson Mrs Ida Sturdy Mrs Kell and Mrs William Kell Addie Rogers of Gilford held the lucky ticket for the Institute plate Mrs Keli took second prize for her house log book and Mrs Sawyerwasthird EUCHRE PARTY The last euchre party for the season was held Friday evening May 14 with 10 and half tables of players Prizes went to Mrs Hut chison Mary Wilson Mrs Dingman and Bob Wilson Mr Griffin was the winner of the 5050 draw UNITED CHURCH The United Church Women met at the home of Mrs Stewart Whally on Thursday evening May 13 The program was in the form of panel discussion on China Cuba and Tanzania BI 11111 iiiiouonr And God said Sarah thy wife shall bear thee son in deed and thou shalt call his name isaac and will establish my covenant with him for an everlasting co venant and with his seed af ter him Genesis 1719 God carries out His Word with His people even if it is over or through and sometimes to the amazement of unbelievers andopponents My word shall not return un tome void They that trust in the Lord shall be as mount Zion which cannot be removed but abideth forever Psalms 1251 There is premanency in our relation with the Lord that is real and lasting and every man is entitled to it Whosoever will may come HIWAY CHURCH Anne St at Hwy 400 Affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada Rev Roy RunningPastorsRev Howard Courtney ANOTHER EXCITING SUNDAY 950 am Christian Education Hour 00 am Morning Worship Postor Running preaching Music by The Sowers 700 pm THINK COMMITMENT Pastor Courtney preaching Music with Youth Trio plus The Groves Meeting the needs of individuals even greater disaster our proffered help is in direct contrast to the greatness of our claims You see the love of Christ is sacrificial love and our concern for people in real need is rarely sacrificial The late Chesterton put it succinctly Most of us are inoculated with just enough religion to make us immune to the real thing COLDWATER By SHIRLEY JENNEIT Mr and Mrs Ross Pipher and family of Richmond Hill visited Mr and Mrs Norris Walker and other friends and relatives in the village over the weekend Mrs Iris Gorringe and chughter Robin of Stouffville were weekend visitors of Mrs Jane Jennett Sunday visitors included Ralph and Ashley Jennett of Durham Mrs Alice McMillan is spen ding few weeks with Mrs Jennett before moving to the Galbraith Apartments on John Street for the summer Congratulations to Krista Smith and John MeCaskell who celebrated birthdays May 14 and to Paul Walker whose birthday was May 15 Helping Paul begin his 4th year were friends Nancy Wyley John Doble Tracey McArthur Andrew Walker Jodie Jennett Brenda and Bradley Cameron Lisa Devine and Katie Clarke who were entertained at party at Pauls home Mr and Mrs Jim Stewart and family have moved into their new home on Reinbird St The house was formerly occu ied by Mr and Mrs Ainsey Mrs Linda Hass is recuperating following surgery at Soldiers Memorial Hospital and is hopeful of returning home soon Mr and Mrs Peter Mc Caskell of Peterborough are spending the summer months with Mr and Mrs Jack Mc Caskell Peter will be em ployed at National Grocers in 41 Orillia and will be attending the University of Guelph to complete his masters degree in the fall Mr and Mrs Lloyd Jackson of Wiarton visited on the weekend with Mr Percy aklyand Russell Visiting with Mr and Mrs Ron McArthur and girls on Saturday and attending the McArthur Cairn wedding at St Matthias Anglican Church were Mr and Mrs Aubrey McArthur of Toronto and Mr and Mrs Hank Lorenze of Edmonton Alta Overnight guests of the McArthurs were Mr and Mrs Gerry Lawrie and Sandy of Etobicoke Mr and Mrs Pat Laurin and Paula of London spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Cyril Martin Mrs Ruth Campbell of Owen Sound spent recent weekend with her son and family Mr and Mrs Dawson Campbell GRACE Grove St East of Cook St Minister Rev Arthur Storey ll 00 am MORNING WORSHIP Revelation and the Ascended Lord Church Schools 930 and 00 am Infant and Toddler Nursery Available For Transportation Phone 7260796 The Friendly Fellowship Church Directorg 8Tho Barrie Examiner Saturday May 22 1976 SOCIETY CHURCH SERVICE SUNDAY SCHOOL 11 am TESTIMONY MEETING oi pm 7280458 or Sundays 230 pm For further information 7266204 7289975 NonDenominational Fellowship YOU ARE ALL WELCOME ST MARYS CHURCH Roman Catholic Dundonald Amelia Sts 7280985 SUNDAY MASSES Soturdoy700pm Sunday am915 am 1030 am 1200 noon WEDNESDAY EVENINGS 730 pm Moss preceded by Parish Devotions FIRST FRIDAYS Masses 730 am 730 pm Barrie Christian Workshop would like to extend its program to otter larger variety of crafts and hobbies In the Workshop llllS July Do you have some special skill in hobby or craft that you would be Willing to share and teach for hours each night from July 501 to 91h 1975 it you do and are willing to give your ome In lllIS way call Bull anhr 458 4815 STROUD Presbyterian Church STROUD ONTARIO We invite you to share in our 67th Anniversary Services Sunday May 23 76 Guest Ministers 1100 am Rev Beggs MA 80 from Orillio Presbyterian Church 730 pm Rev Rooney BA from Cookstown Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hour following evening services EVERYONE WELCOME CENTRAL CHURCH Corner Ron Toronto Struts INVITES YOU TO CELEBRATE WORSHIP at 11 oclock Meditation PIONEERS 0F FAIIII The church schools meet at 915 am and 11 oclock THE HOUSE OF FRIENDSHIP Minister Rov Donald Jay BA BD Associate Minister Rov Evorltt Ashton BA BD CHRISTIAN SCIENCE 159 COLLIER STREET BARRIE and Wed each month pm ReodingRoom open Tues Thurs 24 pm Thurs 730 930 pm Tel 7261602 BIBLE STUDY PRAYER AND PRAISE rvm WEDNESDAY morn ron IMUHMAIIUN PHONE 7287406 CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP in Barrie invites you to come and worship the Lord of Georgian College Business Building Lutheran Church 220 Steel Street Barrio Rev John Klein Pastor Worship Sonico 1100 am Sunday School 945 am TRINITY CHURCH Rev Speers Rector Canon Nainby Assistant ROGATION SUNDAY 1000 am Martins Sermon NB Note Summer Schedule ASCENSION DAY Thursday May 27th Communion Services 715 am 1030 am Deanery Service of Praise lFestal Evensongl 000 pm 000 am Holy Communion SERVING YOUR COMMUNITY FREE METHODIST CHURCH 200 BAYFIELD AT DALTON MAY 23 945 am Sunday School Classes 1100 am Morning Preaching Service Pastor Bull bringing the sermon 730 pm Evening Rally Sermon by Rev Earl Grigg COMING MAY 30th The Masters Touch Trio GORMLEY ONTARIO In our IA ID rum Rov Earl on on ICE or of Christian Education BAPTIST CHURCHES Emmanuel Baptist Church 128 ST VINCENT STREET 7283017 REV FRANK WUEST PASTOR FIRST BAPTIST SUNDAY at 830 1100 amMorning Worship Service Clappenon worsmy 945 amBible School For All Ages 700 pmFamily Service Mrs Jane Black Will Sing at 1100 am and 700 pm TUESDAY at 1000 amAll Ladies Are invited To Bible Class taught by Mrs Maybeth Gray Free Child Carell Rev Roy Woldock 1030 am Family Worship THE UNIOUENESS OF JESUS WEDNESDAY at 800 pmBible Study Prayer and Praise Wednesday 730 pm Faith and Fellowship Hour DO YOU NEED ENCOURAGEMENT OR IN SPIRATION Dial 7371251 each morning at nine Pastor Penny or Pastor Wuest record very short message Call sometime in each 2¢hour period Nursery Provided At The Living Heart of Barrio ANGLICAN CHURCHES ST GILES CHURCH 95 Cook St Barrie ST THOMAS SHANTY BAY Tho Von Basil Tonks ST GEORGES Burton and Granville 900 am llon Eucliorist 700 pm 1030 am Rov John Dowkor Evensong Sermon May 23rd Blessing sr GILES of Son and Seed 830 am Holy Communion 1000 am Morning Proyor ST THOMAS 1030 am Holy Communion You are mood at both Churches Morning Prayer Rector Children Servrce 900 am Rev Kayo BABTH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES Westminster Presbyterian Church 170 Steel St near Puget Minister Paul Mills Essa Road Presbyterian Church 59 Essa Rd at Burton Ave St Andrews Presbyterian Church Owen and Worsley Sts Minister Rev Samuel Stewart MA Div Minmer am Rev Gerard Bylaord rnin Worshr Organist Cose Von Homort 3A MDIv Nursery provided 11000m Junior Church 1100 am Worship IF Morning Worship 85 mghmh Schoo IDEALISM UNLIMITED at STROUD for all ages Presbyterian Church 945 am Sonlor Church School 11 am Junior Church School Transportation Provided meet at Essa Rd Church 1030 to 1050 am Wednesday 830 pm Bible Study and Prayer Everyone Welcome to ChristCentred Ministry Primary Jr during Church All Visitors Welcome EVERYONE WELCOME you are invited to Worship with us at 1100 am when our topic will be TO BE SURE We have Church School Classes for all ages BURTON AVENUE UNITED CHURCH COLLIER STREET CHURCH 112 COLLIER ST NEAR CITY HALL 1100 am SERMON You Can Be Too Knowlu Bus transportation provided Phone us at 7261 511 warm welcome to oil Minister Rev Purdon Organist Mr Garrawoy