Saturday, May 23, 1992 @ i A former Castlegar school teacher leaves Canada behind to live in the Promised Land My friend John Munday, former Castlegar High School teacher and later missionary has left Victoria for his - beloved Ecuador. I left Castlegar early, before my stay at the monastery, in order to say goodbye and to extend the greetings and good ° aA Reflections and Recollections John CHARTERS wishes of his many friends here. We met in Victoria on Tues- day at noon, together with my sister and brother-in-law, Dot and Don Shaw and Heritage Trust officer Don Tarasoff (fa- miliar to many here) and his wife Mary Ann. It was one of those quiet, casual kinds of lunches in which all the com- pany is in gentle accord. We then stopped briefly at his apartment where, in the confusion of last minute visi- tors was a study in contrasts. He left on Wednesday and ar- rived in Ecuador the following day —I think. In any case, his plans had been made. He had returned to Victoria three years ago, broken in health and spirit and was making very slow progress toward recovery. — and because of his long ab- sence was, in effect, a man without a country or a pur- In late January he took up arms against a sea of troubles and made a quick trip back to Uruguay for two months reac- © quaintance and sent the fol- lowing letter: Dear Jack & Bunny and All:- Since our arrival here on January 23, every single day has been , and in conse- quence my letter writing has been totally neglected. Appre- ciating your ability to under- stand, I apologize and relax. We had a royal reception at the Quito airport, complete with banners of welcome and at least 35 well-wishers, most of them my own Diospaj Nan family, past and present. An almost non-stop stream of vis- itors every single day has been both heartwarming and reassuring, and I’m convinced more than ever that God has a ministry for me in this Promised Land. The highlights of the past five weeks include the follow- ing: 1. During our three-week stay in Guest Homes near HCJB, long-time Ecuadorian friends took me house-hunt- ing until we discovered the house which is fast becoming home. Both layout and loca- tion help to justify the $350.00-a-month I am having to pay for rent, for it is but a block and and half from trans- portation, and is conveniently close to a well-stocked Super Market and-a multitude of other stores. It’s in a quiet “cul-de-sac” and my neighbors are largely Air Force personnel. There are three good-sized bed- rooms, two and a half bath- rooms, two adjoining living rooms and a study and anam- ple kitchen with a small hot- water heater. A small but at- tractive garden occupies two sides of the house, the carport has room for three cars, there are maid’s quarters and, until asecond floor is added, a large terrace with a generous view of Quito hugging the slopes of Mt. Pichincha, and to the south, Mt. Cotopaxi. The telephone came al- ready connected which is a luxury in this part of the world, and has four outlets. Every day I receive phone calls from long-time Ecuado- rian friends who are backing me to the hilt and encourag- ing me in view of my shat- tered emotional state. In truth God surrounds me daily with His angels clothed in flesh and blood. 2. One of my concerns was the obtaining of suitable “help”, and God graciously has supplied that, too. Luci is a simple but devout Christian lady of 50 who has had several year’s experience working for foreign mission- aries. Her 18-year-old son An- tonio goes to night school from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30, 80 between the two of them I have 24- hour help and companionship. Luci is an excellent cook, sensitive to my non-just- about-everything diet, yet has the happy knack of producing excellent and tasty meals.It’s just as well, for we are rarely alone, and the other day had 12 in all sitting down to the noon-day meal. Another young couple have been coming daily to help me reorganize my museum as truckloads of my stuff from Diospaj Nan continue to haul my treasures from the Line of the Equator. I’ve even been “given back” my Mazda van, and my former chauffeur don Jorge is helping get it back to more efficient functioning, for it hasn’t received the best of treatment in my absence. 3. So many of my old friends, including a miracu- lously transformed ex-convict whom I met years ago when I visited the local penitentiary (he’s spent a total of 16 years in that famous, long-term bastille), have expressed the need . .. that I’m virtually committed to turning my home into a centre for Bible studies and simply transmit- ting something of the love. and the power of our God of all grace to those who so desper- ately need Him. 5. AsI reassemble what’s left of my library and muse- um, , I look forward to writing about the history, culture, tra- ditions and experiences of and in this fascinating country. 6. Now I must close, thank- ing you for your prayers and your patience. John Munday & my super- large Ecuadorian Family PS. John returned at the end of March, spent one month ’closing shop’ in Victo- ria and is now starting his new life on the Line of the Equator. Via con Dios, Amigo. Answers to today’s Crossword Puzzle and Cryptoquip R E BD} 4) N Cc CIM OD >| V r|>|-|< D}m} || O}0 ma] O|r-|>|@ z|m|z|m|m|a|=x/4 wlmlalolm K E R M Menon OHS -|rjm mio} >|m| Di |B) C}S|DIC|=' =|mir Be xlol-|D| AZ| m| DiS =a) [> zr} >| =H AO >| mi -— Dicl>loMlolr|olz|>|om <|r|r|>im 3\—|>| ni vic] 0/2 OF D|>/-410 oolm|al alma [>| =] =] mi | -]=]>] 0) (|m|—|O| O] mi mM) O} >| Di — >|Z\|4|\m| -/< U M >|] co] MINE Mm) Z| —| >| mZlOlzie m|O|c| |i | Z|>| 0] > RD] >| m| Tr >| z\m|o|o mo O|z|m O|O|O|Z Rm —|rjrjm olm}a|{m|—[a|m|0 = A —|=|al0|A Rl oO} -|oR>| mi | 0) DIO|Z|O}xr N A Ss B R A N a, N E B U £ A R T E U R fe] P 3 [e} R E MEGEEOHOE tute m|—|>|m}m)D zlOlol|m|m|a|7 mimim| re >| . Answer to Sunday, May 24 Cryptoquip: BAKER UPBRAIDED SON WHO WAS WORRIED ABOUT HIS READING SKILLS: “WHY, IT’S AS EASY AS PIE!” Ai Specialized Service SURROUN' WITH SATISFACTION CASTLEGAR imazpa 713-17th St Castlegar 1956 CALL NOW COLLECT 365-7241 MAZDA—IT JUST FEELS RIGHT! —————————————— CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH 809 Merry Creek Rd. 365-3430 PASTOR: BOB MARSH — SUNDAY MINISTRY — 9:45 a.m. — Bible School ' UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA PLEASE NOTE: Copy changes taken once per month only. Deadline is the last Tuesday of each month, for the following month. Ed _ SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 1471 Columbia Ave., Trail 364-0117 Sabbath School 9:30 a.m. Divine Worship 11:00 a.m. Pastor Leonard Andrews *365-5197 De ST. DAVID'S ANGLICAN CHURCH 614 Christina Place 8 A.M.— HOLY COMMUNION TRADITIONAL 10 A.M. FAMILY EUCHARIST AND CHURCH SCHOOL NURSERY AVAILABLE The Rev. Dorothy Barker 365-2271 or 365-6720 To know Christ and Make Him Known 2224-6th A 10.a.m. Worship 10 a.m. Sun. 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Phone 365-6317 PASTOR: Stan Block- 365-7201 — SUNDAY SERVICES — Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. @ Saturday, May 23, 1992 Christ’s warmth open to everyone It is traditional to be mar- ried in a church or to have a church funeral with no at- tachment to the church and its system of faith and belief. It is traditional to observe civic holidays like Queen Vic- toria’s Birthday, Canada Day, B.C. Day, Labour Day, Re- membrance Day, etc. But in our traditional ob- servance of these civic holi- days we have lost the signifi- cance of holiday as being a holy day like Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. When you observe these holy days, do you consider their religious significance? Or is it another traditional en Pulpit & Pew Calvary Baptist Church Pastor Bob MARSH A team of leading Canadian and U.S. re- searchers is making exciting progress in re- search aimed at preventing strokes. Research has shown that a surgical proce- dure is effective in preventing strokes, the of- ten deadly medical emerency also known as “brain attacks”. te The surgery involves removing the de- seased lining of the carotid artery in the neck where it threatens the blood supply to the brain. This artery is one of the most important routes for blood to reach the brain. When it narrows, it is a common cause of stroke. Rapid advances are also being made with drug treatment. Researchers are investigat- ing the use of Warfarin to prevent strokes. Every year, 40,000 Canadians have strokes. It is the third leading cause of death in. Canada and a major source of disability. While the death rate from stroke in people un- der 65 has dropped by 50 per cent over the past 35 years, much work still needs to be lone. May 30th is Stroke Awarness Day in B.C. The Heart and Stroke Foundation is holding events across the province to raise awareness and funds. The Foundation counts on dona- tions to fund important research investigating the causes of stroke and edcuation programs that deal with prevention, treatment and re- habilitation. Strike back at stroke by sup- porting Stroke Awarness Day May 30th. to it that no one takes you cap- tive through hollow and de- ceptive philosophy, which de- pends on human tradition and the basic principles of this ‘When we invite you to receive Jesus Christ as Saviour, we are not inviting you to accept some dead religious tradition.’ statutory holiday? = As the Lord Jesus warns, we are in jeopardy of making the Word of God null and void * in our lives for the sake of tra- dition (Matt. 15:6). Tradition for the sake .of tradition has the power of deadening the heart in respect of our actions. For many years it was tra- ditional to have a daily Scrip- ture reading and the Lord’s prayer recited at the start of the schoolday. —__ I experienced this daily practice for thirteen years, it wasn’t until I gave my heart to Jesus Christ that either could be remembered or make any real impact upon my life. Paul writes a warning to the Colossians in chapter two versus eight through 10. “See world rather than on Christ. “For in Christ all the full- ness of the Deity lives in bodi- ly form and you have been giv- en the fullness in Christ, who is the head over every power and authority.” When we invite you to re- ceive Jesus Christ as Saviour, we are not inviting you to ac- cept some dead religious tra- dition. We are inviting you to come and meet the Living God, that can be worshipped by you on holy days in Spirit and truth, Put away that life of empty tradition and receive a life in Christ -that equals fullness and joy. I hope to see you and your family this coming Lord’s Day. May the Lord abundantly bless you as you worship Him. Sa FULL GOSPEL Theatre BC launches fund-raising drive Ann of theatre in B.C. arship Theatre BC has launched a provincé-wide initiative to help meet the éver-increasing demand for professional theatre op- portunities around B.C. and an expanded scholarship pro- The “Four Season Dream Vacations for Two” ticket raffle offers a grand prize of four get-away weekends to a different |. B.C resort in each season of 1992/93 — Theatre BC’s 60th “We have a goal of $15,000”, says Executive Director Jim As the parent association for community theatre in the province since 1932 — a community arts service record with- out precedence in Canada — Theatre BC offers a wide range of programs, services and events to promote the development Those wishing to support Theatre BC’s training and schol- i can send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: “4 Seasons Dream Vacations for Two” c/o Theatre BC #307-1005 Broad St., Victoria, B.C. V8W 2A1. HELP US HELP YOUR COMMUNITY Your opinions will help government develop a new capital grants program for communi- ties throughout British Columbia. This year’s provincial budget sets aside half of all lottery proceeds for urgent health care priorities. The remaining half goes to general government revenue. That.means there is no longer a separate lottery fund and the GO BC program has been cancelled. Although the overall amount of money available has been reduced, we. have created a new ~ Community Grants Program to replace the old program. Grants from this program will be capital in nature. That is, they will go to eligible community organizations to acquire or improve assets such as buildings and equipment, not to cover operating costs or provide services. Other ministries provide operating assistance to qualifying organizations. This is an opportunity to advise your government. Please take a few minutes to answer the following questions and mail to the address given. below, by June 15, 1992. O- UE SS 1..b..0- NS To ensure that projects have significant local support, provincial capital grant pro- grams traditionally pay only 1/3 of the total project costs. Do you think this is fair? If not, what portion of the costs do you think the provincial government (that is, all the taxpayers of the Province) should contribute? GO BC had a maximum award of $1 million. Given that funds are limited do you think British Columbia’s communities would benefit more from a few large grants or many smaller grants spread throughout the province? What, in your view, should be the maximum grant? What types of capital projects should the provincial government's Community Grants Program support? What types of projects should NOT qualify for provincial assistance and why? PLEASE SEND YOUR OPINIONS TO: Community Grants Branch Ministry of Government Services Wi 1117 Wharf Street — Victoria, B.C. V8W 2Z2 Ministry of Government Services FAX 356-9358 Hon. Lois Boone, Minister