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4 RELIGION THE HOME NEWS SATURDAY, JULY 18, 1981 League unites urch 1 -I" wmm mmmmmitJWMg-' By VALERIE HENDY of the Seventh Sobr of the church. It By K.R.' STRAWHAND Reach out a Christian hand Ever since this column first appeared, I have felt that I should submit something, for for no other reason than that I am a minister, and ministers should write things now and then. But what to write? Perhaps a nice, sunny piece on love, or brotherhood, or something like that. Or, how about something on the good things of God in nature? No, none of these wouia ao, ior uniess ine Lord builds the house, those labor in vain that build it. But now, like Paul, I must write, and woe unto me if I donot.

Fuirther, I must begin by speaking of united all Ukrainian youth groups into one organization. Three years ago, the league opened All Saints Camp in Emlenton, Pa. His Beatitude Metropolitan Mstyslav said in an address Thursday to the league at St. Andrew's Memorial Church, the diocesan center, that the league was designed to reunite Ukrainian-American youth with the church after the "spiritual drain" of World War II. Metropolitan Mstyslav added that the league was also founded to foster vocations to the priesthood.

He said the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, like many denominations, faces a shortage of priests. The 84-year-old Metropolitan gave the address in Ukrainian (translated into English by priests) at the conclusion of a Divine Liturgy at St. An-, drew's, the 20-year-old onion-domed church, Thursday morning. The liturgy, attended by convention delegates and seminarians from St. Sophia Seminary at the diocesan center, (which is the free world church's headquarters) was preceded by confession and hymn singing.

The liturgy was celebrated by Met- ropolitan Mstyslav who was assisted by five priests. After receiving communion from a long spoon, those in attendance took bread and wine from a table. Father Chubenko explained that the tradition, an ancient one, dates back to the time when people traveled far while fasting before communion and needed the bread and wine as a true "break fast" after communion. jt i something that is not pleasant. i Todav.

somewhere in the midst of my schedule of steelmaker, minister, stu SOUTH BOUND BROOK Leaders of the Ukrainian Orthodox League of the U.S.A. from throughout the United States gathered last week for the group's 34th national convention. The meeting of the more than organization is to conclude tomorrow. A closing business session was to be held today at the Towne House in Woodbridge and a banquet and ball are set for this evening at St. Demetrius Center in Carteret.

The theme of this year's convention is "with faith and love draw near." Robert Hedesh of Carteret, convention chairman, said members range in age from 13 to 80 years-old and man have belonged to the organization Since its inception. Hedesh, who is the grandson of American-born Ukrainian-Americans said his ethnic group remains bound to European traditions more so than others because "Ukrainians are very nationalistic because of the history of Ukrainian 'art and culture combined with a study of national and church history is central to Ukrainian-Ameri-. cans, he said. Promoting the Ukrainian culture as well as social and athletic programs is the focus of the Ukrainian Orthodox League. i The league also aims to promote greater religious consciousness of the nearly Ukrainian Orthodox Church and to encourage youth participation and interest in church affairs.

The Ukrainian Orthodox League's beginning date in 1946 came as a result dent, husband and father, I came across a bit of yesterday's news. You will all remember the young man, who recently was chased by a Dana ot perverts, almost naked and certainly in a state of terror into a dark, dingy subway station near Times Square. You will no doubt recall that this poor ex-honor student fell from the platform to the tracks below, and that he touched the third rail, the nower rail, and died. But. even worse, the transit officer at the scene seemed to think that this miserable, terrified, and lost young man touched that rail not once, but twice, and the second time knowing what he was doing, escaping the indignity and the wicked, hurtful mob that inflicted it.

Toe story also stated that this young man was trying to get home. I put this story aside, and went on with the day's work, a bit upset, and angry. But the full, impact did not strike until I arrived home. Here, my own dear children greet me. And here the horror of this tale strikes to my heart.

This young man, once a dear, beautiful child, potential unlimited, terminated by stupid, senseless violence. Why? Is there no answer to this? I am reminded of some time that I spent preaching on the streets of New York. In the Bowery. And also on the "Minnesota Strip." I recall the wholesale rejection, for the most part, of the Gospel of Christ, the Gospel of Peace, and of Home Newt photo bv Dick Costello SACRED FEAST His Beatitude Metropolitan Mstyslav of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, distributes communion at a liturgy at St. Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Church in South Bound Brook earlier this week.

The liturgy was one of many events attended by delegates to the 34th annual convention of the Ukrainian Orthodox League of the U.S. A. Representatives from throughout the United States attended the convention. Musical family group to give concert in Bridgewater love. I remember restraining, physically, an addict from molesting a sister who was out on Eighth Avenue on a Sunday afternoon, trying to share the only thing in the world that could give him hope.

And I have my answer. This young man has gone out into the unknown, and we who believe can now do nothing. It is too late. But what of the next one. And the next.

And the next. What can be done? Baptist Church names pastor For one thing, we can begin to believe the Bible, and act as though we do. And we can take our heads out of the sand and see the real world, and real people as it is and as they are. We can pray 'more, and we can remember that "faith without works is dead." That such a thing as the "strip" aroung 42nd Street in Manhattan exists in the first place is a sorry reflection on our way of life to begin with. The insane preoccupation with sex and pleasure that this area represents is not isolated to New York, and unless we who are called Christians do our duty, it will be rammed in our faces where we live, and I dare say now is in some places.

Why was not a Christian on hand to aid this poor soul, and others like him. Having grown up as a street person of the 60's, I know something of what this BRIDGEWATER -r The Dick Anthony family will present a multi-media worship experience at the new Evangel Chapel, 505 State Highway 28, tomorrow at 11 a.m. Anthony, baritone soloist, composer and conductor, is one of America's best-known gospel musicians. Beginning in full-time music at the age of 19, he has spent a lifetime in radio, television, publication and recordings. Dotti Anthony, his wife, is a concert harpist, music educator and has been seen regulation on national television.

Their daughter, Karen- Anthony Laing, is a classical pianist, and sings in vocal groups with other members of the family. Her husband, Loren Laing, is a violinist and member of the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra and the Texas Chamber Orchestra. The concert will include a variety of musical styles, traiditonal hymns, classical selections, and gospel music. Also featured is a multi-media production of slides, changing in tempo with the music, to visually interpret the words of the songs. NORTH BRUNSWICK The Rev.

Randy Russell Somody, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Somody of this towship, has been named senior pastor of Calvary Baptist Church of Meriden, Conn. For the past five years, Mr. Somody has been serving as junior pastor and interim pastor.

A graduate of New Brunswick High School, he received an associate of arts degree from Monmouth College and two degrees from Northeastern Bible College, a bachelor of theology and a bachelor of religious education. 'y tfwSft poor man experienced. And I say this, in the name of Christ: Each and every city, town and village must have a vocal, visable, and available Christian ser vice to meet the needs of those lost and wretched souls at a level that they can relate to, or we will be accountable before God. Please don't say we can't afford to do this. We can't afford not to.

Please, Christian, wherever you live, whatever you do, begin anew to make the reaching of the lost a priority in your life, and do something. God will bless it, this I know, and this you can be sure of. Rev. Strawband is a minister of the Evangelical Free Baptist Church He i married to the former Deborah Howard of Meriden, and the couple has three daughters, Gretchen 5, Kristen 4, and Heidi, seven months. RANDY R.

SOMODY named pastor Inspiring film to be shown reviewed by Methodists METUCHEN 'Reflections of His Love," a film highlighting the life and ministry of Joni Eareckson, will be shown tomorrow at 6 p.m. at the Central Pentecostal Assembly church. her struggles to put together her life and her faith in God. Miss Eareckson, who is also the author of two best-sellers, in the film to be shown tomorrow tells of the transformations that have taken place in her life because she could accept all the things that have happened to her. The Rev.

Donald McFarren, pastor of the church, has invited the public to the free screening. w.rwM,nmm f. mm mmw-tx4 -IWiM As a young girl, Miss Eareckson was paralyzed from the neck down in a diving accident. She recently starred in, "Joni," a film which tells the story of DALLAS (AP) For students studying for the United Methodist ministry, some theological schools of other denominations have been declared off limits, says the weekly, United Methodist Reporter. It says the number of such schools was not disclosed immediately, pending notification of them by United Methodist accrediting agency.

So far, it has ruled on the acceptability of about 60 of the 186 non-United Methodist seminaries that historically have been approved as places for study by United Methodist ministerial candidates. However, a review of them was ordered by the denomination's 1980 governing conference, breaking with a former policy of putting any nationally accredited seminary on the denomination's approved list. Of the 186 seminares once on the list, 24 declined the review and were removed automatically, including seven Roman Catholic, five Episcopal, three Southern Baptist and two Lutheran schools. Other seminaries, besides the 60 dealt with so far, are to be reviewed over the next three years. Personal prosperity is theme of lecture tomorrow PRINCETON A lecture on personal prosperity, "Prospering Power," will be presented at the Religious Science Center in the Nassau Inn at 11 a.m.

tomorrow.The lecture will be presented by John T. Cannirzaro of Hills-boro, new rninister of the center. Vacation Bible School starts Monday in Franklin Summer fun set at Jesus Festival in Princeton FRANKLIN First Assembly of God Church on Franklin Boulevard will offer vacation Bible school next week. The program, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday of next week, will feature puppet shows, a Christian movie and everyday Bible lessons. Kathleen Carman will be school director. Last year, more than 200 young people attended the free Bible school. Those who would like more information or would like to register their children should call the church at 846-9153 or call Mrs. Carman at 246-3809.

IN CONCERT The Dick Anthony Family will be in concert tomorrow at Evangel Chapel, Bridgewater. Featured will be Dick Anthony, standing left, Loren Laing, standing right, Dotti Anthony, harpist, and Karen Anthony Laing. PRINCETON A "Summer Jesus Festival" will be held next Saturday, July 25, at 1 p.m. on in the main parking lot at Palmer Square. The program, sponsored by Mount Pisgah A.M.E.

Church, will include sing-alongs, gospel choirs, poetry, puppet shows, prayer, praise, testimony and clown shows. There also will be balloons, souvenirs and food for sale. For more information, call the Rev. or Mrs. Kevin Elsey at (609) 452-9178 after 5 p.m.

THE CHURCH DIRECTORY ST. LUXES Episcopal Church UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Oeerfe St, et Livingston New Brunswick 17 Oak Corner Rt. 27 Morning Worship 10:00 a.m. Stelton Baptist Church 334 PlainfielrJ Ave. Edison, N.J.

Sunday School 9:30 A.M. Worship Sarvlca 11A.M. Olal-a-Davotlon ees-2139 Pastor Rav. Richard P. Cook Offlca: 989-1484 SHARON BAPTIST CHURCH 25 Howard Street New Brunswick, New Jersey Rw.

W. Marcus WiNumi, Pastor awrdi School 30 A.M. Worsrw Strvica 1CM5 A.M. MM Prayw P.M. Phone 846-0669 CHRIST CHURCH Th9 downtown Efittcottti Church aarvlng oraafar Nat SrunaMrfck anc 14t 8 00 a.m.

Holy Eucharist 10:00 a.m. Choral Eucharist SERMON: Rav. Oary R. Blumar Child car provided Ml SERMON: "FROM LIST THINGS TO FIDXT THINnf Metuchen SUNDAYS' 8:00 A.M.-t-Holy Eucharist and Sermon 9:00 A.M. Informal Family Eucharlat-Outdoora Ticket to your future.

DR. HARLAN M. BAXTER, Pastor Plaza Parking Child Care (Waathar parmlt- HELM ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST un9 Fryar Hall If It rains) 10:00 A.M. Choral Eucharist and Sarmon (lat, 3rd, 5th Sundays) Morning Prayar and Sarmon (2nd A 4th Sundays) WEDNESDAYS 10:00 a.m.

Holy Eucharist and Haahng Sanrtca 8:00 P.M. Prayar and Praia Georges Road Baptist Church invites you to Join us tomorrow EMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH Kirkpatrtck and New Sts. New Brunswick :JOA.M. Summar Worship Nuraary 8 Parkins AvaKabU Pastors: Robart Carol OoWataln Phona: MS-2073 or S46-4490 188 Oaorga St, Now Brunswick 8 10 a.m HotyEucharta Sam Blots Studio a.m Church Schoo Wadnaaday 8 p.m. Haalng Samoa Fathar Robarts Smith, Ractor St.

Paul Lutheran Church 445 Old Post Edison, N.J. SUMMER WORSHIP Thurt. 7:30 p.m. Sim. 1:30 e.m.

Pester John C. Pliiterer 287-08H 287-1527 The First Baptist Church 225 Middlesex Ave. Hwy. 27 S48-4279 Metuchca 494-2323 REt. JAMES G.

MILLER, PASTOR 9:45 A Sunday School CLASSES FOR ALL AGES PHONE FOR BUS TRANSPORTATION 11:00 Morning Worship 7:00 P.M. Evening Service Wei 7:30 m. Prayer Meeting Conaervativa Baptist Association Ractor Oaorga Janklra Sunday School ..9:45 A Morning Worship 11:00 A.M. HOLY TRINITY SWSCOPAL Whether you're a business or an individual, there are limes when you need expert outside help. To find the professional service you need, consult our classified pages.

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NATIVITY LUTHERAN 652 Rydera Lane East Brunswick MASONRY REV. ROBERT J. SCUDIERI, Paator Church tarvite 10:00 A.M lip 251-5454 Of 251-6641 Worship Service 8 A.M. 4 11:00 A.M. Sunday Schnnl 9:30 (Nuraary Provtdod) Pastor: Robert H.

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Morning Worship Rev. Raymond Keil, missionary at Reo Grande Bible Institute. Texas 4:45 a.m. Gospel Broadcast 99.1 FM 6:30 p.m. missionary slides with Rev.

Keil 7:30 Word of Life Clubs Wed. 7:30 Prayer Meeting Daily Vacation Bible School July 20-24 fan A CHRISTIAN CKl'SCH SEIYING TRE UUTD. AND THE lUTGOtS CAMPUS Invites You to share in Worship, Learning and Friendship This Sunday MORNING WORSHIP 10 A.M. SECOND REFORMED CHURCH 100 COLLEGE AVE. KEWBR1IM1CK 545-0581 THE REV.

J.R. ESTRH PASTOR BARRItX-ntEE ACCESS: 0S STONE ST. ENTRANCE Dr. John Htywirf Pester 11:11 Fwniiy WersMp ItJOmsfeniihWonhit Family Worship JAMES TAUSCHER, PASTOR PHONE: 254-1207, 254-3910 Take stock in Amw Wadnaadav 0 to P.M. 7K to 8:00 P.M Buy US.

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i 2 John 4: 12 Wdnd BMt Study 254-4070 257-1096 .7 30 P.M. andPrayar 6FREtBUSES I'M 1-0382 Rm. Karl E. Maim. Paator aai-IM? Everyone is Welcome Nursery Provided.