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Covenanting Service at Lucknow United Church
Valerie Gillies
Editor, Lucknow Sentinel
Lynne Wilson was fully
vested as minister of Luc -
know United Church at the
Covenanting Service on
September 28, 2014.
Wilson explains that in
the United Church of Can-
ada, in order to become a
minister you must have a
home congregation as a
sponsor. Her sponsor was
Norvel United Church. The
congregation there pre-
sented her with her profes-
sionally framed copy of her
Ordination Certificate at the
time of her ordination.
Suzanne Irwin, Chair of
the Search Committee for
Lucknow United Church
had a role in the Conve-
nanting Service. She relates
that searching for a minister
for the congregation was a
long process and they had
almost given up hope of
finding a suitable candidate.
However, when the Com-
mittee first met Wilson they
knew that she was the right
fit for their congregation.
Wilson expressed a high pri-
ority for visiting the elderly,
shut-ins and those who can-
not attend the services at
the church. Irwin states,
"She has made herself part
of our community, not just
part of our congregation."
Wilson has a good connec-
tion with the youth in the
church with 15 being con-
firmed in the spring class,
was well as starting a senior
youth group.
Austin Irwin is one of the
youth of the Lucknow
United Church that partici-
pated in the spring class. He
said his impression of the
Covenanting Service was
overall excitement. "I was a
big moment for Lynne and
the church." Irwin relates
that it is a close knit church
and Lynne was able to con-
nect with the youth as if she
was just another member of
the congregation. "She can
hang out and is friendly to
all of us."
Doreen Mali helped in
the Convenanting Service as
the Sunday School classes
gave a presentation of "Why
we love Lynne." Points
included are that Wilson is
Canadian and was born in
P.E.I. She has embraced her
new community and even
ministers to those in the
community on her morning
walks whether the people
belong to the congregation
or not. She loves hockey and
football and takes an active
role in the Sunday School
making the children feel
that they are a part of their
church.
Ebans Halm, Chair of
Council, quips that the
Council took over the ser-
vice the day of the Conve-
nanting and gave Wilson the
day off. Chair of Presbytery,
Joyce Osborne of Ripley,
took part in the service. Wil-
son was presented with a
quilt by the UCW and an
engraved plate and challis
from the congregation.
Halm reported "Wilson rep-
resents the congregation
and the Church well." She
visits shut-ins and makes
regular hospital visits. Wil-
son takes in a lot of the pro-
grams in both the church
and the community. She
gives good sermons and is
appreciated for her funeral
services. All in all, Halm
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Valerie Gillies/Lucknow Sentinel
Lynne Wilson was fully vested at the Covenanting Service at Lucknow United Church on September 28, 2014. The display includes
her Ordination Certificate, a quilt presented to her by the UCW, a photo of her ordination and an engraved plate and challis from the
Lucknow congregation.
asserts that Wilson meets
the expectations of a
minister.
Shirley Bolt made the
quilt that was presented to
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is reported that it will be
used in Wilson's second
bedroom. Bolt says that Wil-
son is a wonderful person
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who would do anything for
anyone, not just in the
church. The congregation
hopes that she never leaves.
The Nimble Fingers in the
Joel and Melanie Toner
are pleased to announce the arrival
of Bennett Davey Toner, born
August 24,2014,
weighing 7 lbs 11 ounces.
Proud grandparents are Bruce and
Barb Willits, Dale and Melanie Cober
and Keith and Jane Toner.
UCW make many quilts and
will quilt for other people.
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quilting goes back to the
church.
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The family of Joe & Thelma Van Osch
invite you to a
Come & Go Celebration
Saturday October 11, from 2-4p.m.
At the Lucknow Legion.
Best Wishes Only