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7 i i = ee orag Ls _ The Woman of Samaria On hearing of the arrest of John the Baptist, Jesus leaves Judea for Gali- lee, Jesus startles His disciples by choosing to go through the forbidden province of Samaria.--John 4:1-5. While Jesus rests at the well of Jacob a woman comes to draw water. Christ asks for a drink. During the conver- sation, He reveals that He is the Messiah.--John 4:6-27. The woman rushes off to tell her neighbors the Messiah is at the well of Jacob. The Samaritans come troop- ing out and ask Jesus to stay as their guest.--John 4:28-39. . Jesus spends two days teaching in Samaria. When He leaves, the Sa- marians declare Him to be the Sa- viour of the world.--John 4; 40-42. GOLDEN TEXT: John 4:14. BIBLE LESSON Samaria Hears Jesus Message By R. H. RAMSEY In his gospel, John. not only records the miracles performed by Jesus, he also includes de- tailed narratives of interesting conversations between Christ and a 'seeking His coun- sel. Let-us consider one such conversation, that of Christ wtih the woman of Samaria. Our lesson begins with the news of the arrest of John the Baptist reaching Christ and His disciples. Knowing the time of His th had not yet come and that His presence and popular- ity in Judea could create a pre- mature crisis, Jesus left for Galilee. Guided by an_ inner voice, the Master startled the others with His decision to go by way of Samaria, a province avoided by "good Jews" due to ancient hatreds and _ feuds. Jesus led His followers straight to this forbidden province, not stopping until He had reached its most historic spot, the well of Jacob. There Jesus rested while His disciples went to buy food (vv. 1-6). While He sat there, a woman came to draw water. Jesus Opens the conversation by ask- ing her to give Him a drink. The woman is stunned, bewil- dered. Here is this stranger, an obvious Jew, asking her, a Sa- maritan, for a favor. She an- swers His request with a ques- tion ( v. 9) harking back to the old prejudices and quarrels, a mad and senseless hostility fos- tered and encouraged by the governments of both provinces. JESUS ANSWERS Jesus' answer says, in effect, that if she knew to whom she mouthed. She does not den hs outward actions. TIME HAS COME lips His declaration that He is the Messiah. ciples woman rushes off to tell all she meets that Christ, the promised Messiah, is at Jacob's well. Strange indeed were these words from this previously de- spised woman, She was the last person from whom the proud Samaritans ever expected to hear anything on a religious subject. Nonetheless, she was able to convince them that a remarkable person, the Messiah i tead,|Himself, was out at the well, and He would have given her|9Md they went trooping out to Salva- selves. He| Those who came listened, be- ub-|lieved and begged fhe Master to stay 'as their honored guest and teach some more. Jesus and His disciples remained in Samaria for two days. In that time He taught them a New Testament of brotherhood of man for man; of forgiveness as the answer to old grudges, feuds and hatreds: lof a love that heals all wounds. This lesson in tolerance was His first public teaching and many more became believers water shall never thirst, that the water would be as a well of eternal life within|They told the woman, "'It is no them. longer because of what you said Now the woman's curiosity changes to desire, and she asks for the water. Instead, Christ commands her to go get her husband and bring him back. Bahai's believe there is not one soul whose conscience does not testify that in this day there is no more important matter in the world than that of Universal Peace. For further intormation write. OSHAWA BAHA'! COMMUNITY SECRETARY, 29 GLADSTONE Ph. 725-7578 --_---- ARISTIAN SCIENCE FIRST CHURCH -- 64 COLBORNE ST. EAST Branch of The Mother Church, The First Church ef Christ Scientist in Boston, Massachusetts, SUNDAY SCHOOL -- 11:00 A.M. "LO¥E Wed. Service (includes Testimonies) 8 P.M. Reading Room Hours, Tues. 1:00-4:00 P.M. There is a very close connection between the woman's request and Christ's command. If she is thirsting for the water of sal- vation, then the thirst cannot be truly awakened unless she is conscious of her sins and has a sense of guilt, Jesus reminds her of her immoral life and she becomes suddenly bag oe er sins, yet she is not ready to make a full confession of them, so she changes the subject. She declares Christ a prophet and reminds Him of common an- cestors who worshipped on the very mountain where they stood. Jesus replies that God is a spirit and must be worshipped in spirit and in truth, meaning that man. must worship God with both his inward spirit and When the woman introduces the subject of the Messiah, the time has come for Qhrist to clearly identify Himself. Thus, the woman of Samaria is the first to hear from Christ's own The sudden return of the dis- interrupts the conver- sation at this point, and the that we believe, for we have; heard Him ourselves; and we) know that this is, in truth the) Saviour of the world." (vy. 42).) The Baha'i World Faith | By R. BARCLAY WARREN My mother's parents being Scots, I was brought up to have great respect for the Lord's Day. We polished our shoes on Saturday night and threw down extra feed for the stock so that it would take less time to do the chores on Sunday. We went to Sunday School and twice to church. Occasionally we would visit another church in the af- ternoon. We had good books to read. We would gather around the organ at home or at a neigh- bor's and have a good sing. We looked forward to Sunday. How times have changed! For many churches there are no shining lights on Sunday nights. Sunday School closes for two or Woman Regrets Skipping Church Then we went only on special days, Soon I joined a bowling team that competed on Sunday afternoon, I could not get to church, and get ready to leave in time to bowl, and bowling was such fun, Three months ago in a court- three months during the sum-|room I sat and heard a judge mer. In more communities Sun-|Say, "Twenty years!" He was day {s becoming the day for|Pronouncing sentence on my 21- emphasis on sport. Little atten-|yeat-old son, a punishment for tion is given to keeping the day|drinking, gambling and robbery, holy unto the Lord. Many bless-|Which ended in the shooting and ings are forfeited.. (isaiah|near death of a man, 58:13.14), Pag oonnge ig oe as _-- , 88, my son took a sneer- eats Progress? Mewes enling, defiant attitude all through ' the court, ridiculing every law officer who spoke to him. But the crowning, shocking climax came when the judge sternly asked, 'Young man, don't you believe in God?" My son laugh- ed loud and long as he said: "God? Who's that?" mother: : I went to Sunday School when I was small and learnd all about God. After I was married I decided to go again and take suade my husband to go, but the children and I went regularly for a year. | Soon I skipped two or three, i Sunday. LISTEN TO gy Ren gr Ae = THE FAMILY BIBLE es Erie St., off Simcoe 5S. FIRST FREE METHODIST CHURCH | DA 5:30 to 6:00 P.M. ev. W. A. MeMillan CKLB -- DIAL 1350 Minister: R Phone: 725-3872 Aest etter Bierce. 5.) 10:00 A.M.--SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR ALL AGES MISSIONARY CONVENTION SERVICES HEBRON ond ZION Christion Ref d THE OSHAWA TIMES, Seturday, February 1.1964 7 man's search for contenment. Through repentance and faith in Him we find eternal life. A friend in his forties smoked tw« ks us yo Poop ond oe: i unday he surrendered ed." Was she contented? No.|\to Jesus Christ. The next morn- But nicotine {is a poisonousjing when he wakened he forgot habit-forming drug. When the/to reach for his first cigarette. habit is formed, a craving for|When he went to the office the it develops. Another cigarette|ymoke in the room was re- ves temporary satisfaction; |oulsive to him. He had found t only temporary. joy and peace in Jesus Christ. The apostle Paul wrote, '"I) The tobacco interests have have learned, in whatsoever|%€en callous. J. M. Keith, presi- Faith Destroys Desire For Drug By R. BARCLAY WARREN "The habit originates in a search for contentment." This statement was made by the 10-man special advisory committee on smoking and health after taking 14 months to evaluate more than 8,000 studies on the effect of smokii dent of Imperial Tobacco Co. said, "We will be when she government is able to tell us what it is in tobacco that 2auses. cancer. Once we know the problem is solved." Mean- while the glamorous advertising continues, In Mark, chapter 5, we read of the men of Gadara who, instead of the Remy Kel the ae ith the unclean moaned over their financial loss. They asked Jesus to | ' os on health. The Surgeon: of the United States public health service has promised re- medial action. But people will séarch for con- tentment and many are even willing to risk lung cancer in the search, In spite of the warn- ings of scientists, cigartete sales have continued to soar. What's wrong? state am, therewith to be con tent. I know both how to be GRACE LUTHERAN abased, and I know how to abound; everywhere and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. Ii PARK ROAD & HIGHWAY 401 can do all things through Christ Rev. Philip Fiess, Minister who strengthens me." Phil, 4:{| Vicor Edward Nelson Assi Pp HARMONY ° UNITED CHURCH Rev. N. T, BA, 8 Holmes, 6.A,, ., Ross Metcalt A.R.C.T., ACCM, Organist end Choirmester One girl said, 'I started smok- ing for kicks, Now, I'm hook-| Jesus Christ is the answer for __-------- nt HARMONY ROAD |! GIBBONS ST. BAPTIST BAPTIST CHURCH || 235 cisuore street 135 Harmony Rd, South Pastor Wm. Lewis 11-13, SUNDAY SERVICES 9:45 A.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL 11:00 A.M, 9:45 A.M.--Sunday School DIVINE WORSHIP 11:00 A.M, ond 7:00 P.M,' SERVICES 'SPECIAL MEETINGS 9:45 A.M, SUNDAY SCHOOL ) , 10:00 A.M, : SUNDAY SCHOOL =' 11:00 A.M. Kindergarten and Tiny Tots" 11:00 A.M, Morning Worship A Hearty Weleome To All" wy FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH | HORTOP AT GLENWOOD REV. N. FRANK SWACKHAMMER, B.A,, MISS JUDITH DAVISON, Bae. Mus. 1 ! | 11:00 A.M.--THINKING THROUGH THE CREED (1) | BELIEVE... COMMUNION 7:00 P.M.--YOUTH SERVICE The Baptist High Fellowship | looks at young people in the church. | Nursery 'and Jr. Church et 11:00 A.M. CENTRE STREET Corner Mr. | 11:00 A.M, ney te) eee Sen Albert Street United Church: | ® | COMMUNION REV, &. 2 | (Albert St, end Olive Ave.) ' | FELLOWSHIP saeanald acorn ak ha escaecea | REV, ALBERT E, LARKE, Minister ' | Ai ora Walken ALL ARE WELCOME Organist-Choirleader: Mrs, C, A. NAYLOR, A.T.CMy= RMT, |. 11:00 A.M. i PUBLIC WORSHIP The Minister will Preach " Little children cared for if the nursery, Sunday Schoo! sessions at 9:45 and 10:45 A.M. UNITED CHURCH King ond Centre St. REV, ARTHUR Ww. MAGEE--MINISTER : R. K. Kellington, Organist.Choirmoster The Bible School at 9:45 A.M. Churches of Oshawe One block nortm of highway 2 on Thickson Rd. and you see the church! Church of the "Back to God Hour" every Sunday, 9:15 p.m., CKLB 11:00 AM.--REV, EARLE HAWLEY (Egypt) 7:00 P.M.--MISS PEARL REID Vapan) Tonight 7:45 P.M. Colour-sound Film "AFRICA FELLOWSHIP CONFERENCE' Speaker: Mrs. Earle Hawley (Egypt) A WARM WELCOME AWAITS YOU SUNDAY, FEB. 2nd --= 10:00 A.M. ®toad"« FREE METHODIST CHURCH 7:00 P.M, REV. JOHN VANHARMELEN |! Postor, Kenneth E. Goodberry, B.S.B.D, 723-7760 1042 Rossland Rd. W. East of Garrard i | l] REV. JOHN VANHARMELEN | H | 6:30 P.M.--THURSDAY CYC--6~-14 YEARS 8:00 P.M--THURSDAY-----PRAYER AND BIBLE STUDY 8:00 P.M.--FRIDAY--FREE METHODIST YOUTH (Oshawe Branch) 11 Bruce Street SUND9AY FEB. 2nd 2:30 P.M. Healing Service because of what they heard.|| followed by an Open Circle 7:00 P.M. Speaker and Clairvoyance MRS, GILLETT Friends - Enquirers - welcome Call - Mrs. Conroy, 728-7668 BYNG AVE. PENTECOSTAL CHURCH REV. G. A. CARROLL, Pastor | 728-2426 Church 728-2931 7:00 P.M. -- EVANGELISTIC SERVICE Res, UNITED 9:45 A.M.---SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR ALL AGES SPIRITUALIST 11:00 A.M.--MORNING WORSHIP CHURCH OF ONTARIO | | | Catvary Baptist CENTRE ond JOHN STREETS Affiliated with the Fellowship of Svenpece) Baptist Churches in Cat io Assistant Pastor: Rev. Ernest Winter 11:00 A.M. "WHAT'S THE USE OF BEING GOOD" 10:00 A.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL C 'are provided | fr. oral children during service Plenty of Parking at Centre St. Church King St. United Church 129 KING STREET EAST REV. UL, WESLEY HERBERT, Minister Mr. Rhyddid Williams Choir Director end Orgenist WELCOME Youth Department 9:45 A.M--BIBLE SCHOOL FOR ALL AGES 10:00 A.M, | 11:00 A.M.--MORNING WORSHIP on | REV. JOHN BELL FOR BOTH SERVICES 11.00 A.M, , i | 7:00 P.M.--EVENING GOSPEL SERVICE "WHERE ON EARTH IS GOD?" --BROADCAST OVER CKLB RADIO-- Job 23: 1-10 te Wednesday, 7:45 P.M.--BIBLE STUDY AND PRAYER Anthem: "O LOVE OF GOD" (Thimen) ; SAT. 8:00 P.M.--PRAYER MEETING Piano-Organ Duet: "SHEEP MAY SAFELY GRAZE" (Boch) EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH Corner of Evangeline and Phillip Murrey 9:45 A.M.--BIBLE SCHOOL 10:00 A.M. -- SUNDAY SCHOOL | 11:00 A.M.--REV. RICHARD COOPER Of Granby Quebec Soloist: --Mr. Tom Wright TUESDAY--WEDNESDAY--THURSDAY 9:00 A.M. 2:00 P.M. 8:00 P.M. ! MID-WINTER CONVENTION SERVICES Simcoe St. Pentecostal Church SAT. 7:45 P.M. -- YOUTH RALLY Bowmanville Pentecostal Church Evangelist Rev. Ralph Rutledge well known for his musical talent os well os his onnointed preaching. | A Church where God Is present and everyone is welcome a Coie \ TO SERVE GoD! FEBRUARY 2nd ees 10:15 A.M.--OPEN AIR een ene ee SIMCOE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 245 Simcoe St. S. Pastor: REV, R. A, BOMBAY 11:00 A.M. HOLINESS MEETING 11:00 A.M.--MORNING WORSHIP 7:00 P.M.--EVENING GOSPEL SERVICE REV. ERNEST WINTER FOR BOTH SERVICES CHRIST MEMORIAL CHURCH| ANGLICAN MARY AND pia $i ORDINATION OF ELDERS 9:50 p.m. Friendly Chet over CKLB ALWAYS A WELCOME FOR AL AT THE FRIENDLY FAMILY NORTHMINSTER UNITED (CORNER OF SIMCOE ST. AND ROSSLAND RD.) " MINISTER -- REV. H. A, MELLOW B.A, ORGANIST -- MR, J. R. ROBERTSON A.R.C.T, DEACONESS--MISS SHIRLEY M. McKEE Baby Creche, Nursery and Church School REETS RECTOR: THE VEN. H. D. CLEVERDON -- PHONE 725-8798 Assistant: The Rev, J. D. ne -- Phone 728-0732 CHURCH OFFICE 720-825) 8:00 AM=-HOLY COMMUNION 9:30 A.M, & 11:00 A.M=--CHURCH SCHOOLS 11:00 A.M.--MORNING PRAYER Sermon--The Rev. J. D. Osborne Nursery Core et 11:00 a.m, Service 7:00 P.M. = EVENING PRAYER Sermon ---- The Rector erences 2:00 P.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2 11:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M. REV. JACK SCARR _|n Evangelistic : Meetings THREE -- DAY PRAYER CONVENTION (E. Ont. and Que. Dist.) Tuesday--Wednesday--Thursday Each Day 9:30 A.M.--2:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. REV. H. H, BARBER, WINNIPEG and Other. Speakers Daily Themes "GOD AND YOUR HOME" THE PUBLIC IS INVITED 6:15 P.M.--OPEN AIR SIMCOE SOUTH 7:00 P.M. SALVATION MEETING TUESDAY HOME LEAGUE ." "A WELCOME AWAITS YOU AT THE ARMY" nc Excepting Holidays Listen to: The Bible Speaks To You CKLB 9 A.M. Every Sunday Sunday School 9:45 A.M. YOUTH SUNDAY 11:00 A.M. "OPEN LIPS" 7:00 P.M. "WHEN | WAS A TEEN-AGER", | Wednesday 8 P.M.--Mid-Week Fellowship. Coming! The Sutera Twins, February 27 through March 8 ALL WELCOME xine st, PENTECOSTAL cnurcn 611 KING ST. W. ST. GEORGE'S ANGLICAN CHURCH BAGOT AND CENTRE STS. The Reverend Canon F. G, Ongley, M.A.--Rector The Reverend R, G, Brooks -- Assistont "SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2nd--SEXAGESIMA 9:00 A.M=HOLY COMMUNION 11:00 A.M.--HOLY COMMUNION SIMCOE STREET CHURCH SCHOOL Superintendent--R, Pierce 9.30 AM-=intermediate end Seniors (12 10, 11 years) Primary (6, 11:00 A.M.--Primary (6, 7, 8 years), Beginners (3, 4, 8 years), 11:00 A.M. "HOW BIG. YOUR PARISH" 6:30 P.M.--Church Membership Closs in the Board Room 7:00 P.M.--tHymn Sing and Discussion 9:50 P.M--Friendly Chet over CKLB--Rev. W. Herbert: © The Church in the heart of the city with the World on tte heart. MINISTER: REV. JOHN K. MOFFAT, B.A. Director of Music: Mr. R. G. Geen, L.T.C.M, ren a ever), Junior (9, Se oe ~ o Corner Court & Barrie RECTORY REV. L. M. WARE 728-7093 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2nd--SEXAGESIMA 7:00 P.M.--EVENING PRAYER 11:00 A.M. Nursery Facilities available at the 11:00 e.m. Service a a... wtuandeays. madishay 6th--HOLY COMMUNION 10:00 A.M. |! NENT Set Drill é Soloist: Mrs. John McNab " THE CHURCH OF THE HOLY TRINITY 1 "CALLED AND APPOINTED" Service of Admission for New Elders Soloists: Mrs. BD. Weldon, Mr. R. Henry SUNDAY. SCHOOL x Major & Mrs, Fred Lewis } 9:45 AM, i i i << Office 728-5371 €. Howard Kerr, Postor |) ne Officers SERVICES: 9:00 A.M.; 11:00 A.M.; 7:00-P.M. F ys 7 Lag, Nault bible Clos ar ee Chureh Schoo! 11:00 A.M ie See (bye eh sig i 11:00 A.M.--Baby Care, Nursery, Kindergorten, Primary. 9:45 A.M, -- SUNDAY SCHOOL | ; ag 11:00 A.M. | THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN CANADA , - COMMUNION SERVICE ,.. | St. Andrew's United Church 7:00 P.M. -. KNOX ST. LUKE'S ST. PAUL'S | SIMCOE SOUTH AND BRUCE STREETS : hail 4 : | MINISTER: REV. JOHN. R. IG, M.C., B.A., B.D., D. EVANGELISTIC SERVICE "ont aaa ter oe Rear ts a Meme | AD A Bakley MArrco, || Orgenkt and Chotmester: MR, KELVIN JANES, ATCA Pastor Kerr Ministering 1 Saar ave YS PSte gaa | REV. ©, R. SINCLAIR, BA, 443 Beverley -- 728-6014 deen! Director M Inspiring Congregational Singing Mr. Matthew. Gouldburn, A.L.C.M. Special Musical Talent--Youth Choir 9.45 A.M.--The Church School ane Adult Bible Class We Are Co-operating In MID-WINTER PRAYER he aban CONVENTION | a ia Topic: "JOHN'S VISION OF THE LAMB OF GOD" Smcoe St. Pentecostal Church Tuesday -- Wednesday -- Thursday A WELCOME ALWAYS AWAITS YOU! Come and worship with us. 492 Masson Street -- 728-9178 Mr. Frank Wolter Organist ana Choirmaster 9:30 A.M. 9:30 A.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL Church School AaNGR. HOCKEY 11:00 A.M, SUNDAY "THE FAITHFUL FEW" 11:00 A.M. Topic: "WHY WE FAIL" (Nursery @@re provided) 7:00 P.M. YOUNG PEOPLE'S Wed. 7:30 p.m. Mid-week Meeting 7:00 P.M.--Young Peoples COMMUNICANTS CLASS All Cordiulty invitea, 11:00 AM. MORNING WORSHIP Sermon:--"A Constant Pageant Of Triumph" BROADCAST C.K.L.B, | Baby Care Provided 7:00 P.M.--COMBINED EVENING WORSHIP IN): SIMCOE ST. CHAPEL = 9:50 A.M.--Senior, intermediate and Junior Sunday Schoo! 11:00 A.M.--Nursery, Beginners ond Primary Sunday School & that, we can eliminate it and. over. STIS EO spe mages a eee i ae ae ES ~ SPP ETT Tt te re eee RE is