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The Lucknow Sentinel, 1972-11-15, Page 10• '`4•!, 14UC.K.NOW CHRISTIAN REFORMED . ..CHURCH J. W. Van Sternpvoort .Pastor Lucknow Presbyterian Church ltev. Glenn Noble, B.A., B.D. --Minister- ' Phone 528-2740 NOVEMBER 19th 10 a.m. Sunday School 11 aim. 'Morning: Worship • I: 5 THE LUC.KNOW .SENTINEL,. -.LUCKNOW, ONTARIO,' WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 15th, 1972 • „ • Mrs. Lorne Sparks Was. Unit _Speaker .„. Mrs. W. p. Hunter welcomed sixteen members of Uiiit 3 of Lucknow United Church Women and one visitor, at her home on November 7. Mrs. Gordon Kirkland presided, and opened the meeting with a verse "The Love of God". Hymn 434, was sung and 'the,Lord's Prayer repeated in unison. The roll call was answered with a verse on Peace. Mrs. Ron Alton reported for the sOcial committee and made arrangements for lunch to be served following the Thankoffer- ing meeting Thursday , November, 9th. A' gift and offering was received for the Victor Horne for Girls. Mrs. W. G. Hunter reported for Community Friendship and Mrs. Lawrence McLeod gave the treasurer's report. Members are reminded to bring the Christmas stockings to the December meet- Sunday School Hold Achievement Night The annual pot-luck supper and Sunday School achievement night of the Langside Presbyterian • Church was held 'Monday evening in the Langside Hall. After an enjoyable supper, Elmer Scott, the Sunday School Superintendent, opened the programme with hymn singing by everyone. Mr. Arnold Scott read the scripture and Elmer Scott led in prayer,' Nancy de Boer's and Helen Wiersma's classes gave a number, singing mak/ of their f3,V write Bible 'songs ,doing them to *actions. The C.O.C. group then gave a rousing singsong, Mrs. George Young's clase•did a skit. entitled "Langide Old -Testament News". Mr. Philip Steer's class did a skit which one of his class members, WilmA Visser, had written. Bill Bates showed beautiful slides of a trip to Florida and Nassau which he and Mrs. Bates.. had enjoyed a few-years_aga._, Each teacher then gave their class members their av4a ids for attendance and work done this year. Russell Young presented the seals and pins. Elmer Scott presented Jo-anne., Hilda and Freddie de Boer with perfect affelidarieelifts. The pleasant evening closed with, a hymn and the Lord's Pray- er in unison. secret and that .secret is' Jesus Christ lives in you. Jesus Christ in us is the key to our understand ing and He will set us free if we but accept Him. Mrs. MacKenzie thanked the speaker and others who had taken part. Mrs. •McLeod Closed the meeting with prayer. Rev, Jos, Stockton Speaks,On Zambia. At Thankoffering The 'U. C, W.' of the Lucknow United Church held their fall Thankoffering on November 9, The Vice President Mrs. Raynard Ackert cot—id-Me e -the-meeting. Mrs. Ackert extended a warm welcome to all who were present. Hymn 19 was sung. Unit 4 was in charge of devotions. Mrs. Ernest Ackert read a passage from Psalm 92 and then read an articletelling us of all the things -for which we should be thankful. :Mrs. George Jardine led in prayer. - Marion Johnstone and Cather- Me Dunsmuir accompanied by Mrs. Gordon Montgomery sang two lovely duets which were Thank You and Amazing Grace Rev. R. G., Nicholls introduced the guest speaker, -Rev. James Stockton who was a missionary in Zambia. Rev. Stockton re- turned from Zambia this year and is now minister of the Arthur Pastoral Charge. Rev. Stockton told about the history of Zambia and also the location. tie spoke about the leaders of the government and -mentioned that they were prod- ucts of the Mission, Schools. Many interesting slides of the area were shown. Pictures of Victoria Falls, Modern 'Churches, schools with thatched roofs were among those shown. • • The speaker Was thanked by'. Mrs. Iviildre"d-Catirerorr:— Mrs. Walter Dexter and Mrs. , Mar_thll Gibson received the offering whicli was dedicated' by- Mrs. Eldon Ritc hie. Mrs. Torn Pritchard and Mrs. Rick Pritchard accompanied by ., Miss Gail Pritchard sang a pleas- ant duet "Whispering Hope". Mrs. Ackert thanked all who /had helped in any way to present the program. • 'Hymn 252 was sung and the meeting closed with the Mizpah Benediction. • Lunch was served following the meeting. • .40:4-40-40-*•÷1•-••••4-0-044-4-4,41,-.-e+40-0-4 • a Those wishing transportation to church contact Wm. G. Hunter 528-2741 Coming December 3rd, 7:30 p.m., Christmas Folk Musical by Wallaceburg United Church Choir Lucknow Unit 1 Mrs. Wilbur Brown was hostess for the November meeting of Unit 1 of the United CturCh Women. The theme of the meeting was "Remembrance" and Mrs. E. W. Rice, president, opened the meet- ing reading a poem, "Let there by Peace" and' singing hymn 254. Scripture reading Luke 9, 1 - 17 was read by Mrs. Howard Barger and devotional reading 'by Mrs,, Vernon Hunter. A poem, "The Lord's Compassion" was read by Mrs. Clarence Irwin. Mrs. Ross ShielLs introduced the study book, "Ask an Indian about India" and gave a very informa- tive talk on Chapter 1, telling of the educational, health and in- dustry in The most densely populat- ed country in the world. • Mrs. Grace Campbell gave, a readnig, "In Flanders' Fields". 'Hymn 401 was sung and Mrs. w. Bolt led in prayer. • Mrs. Bolt reported- on the fowl supper which showed a good profL it and Mrs. Grace Campbell for, Christian Education read "He's My Brother". Plans were made for the Thank- offering meeting November 9 and for the Farrier family dinner on November 18. The roll call was answered by 18 members, Mrs. Ewart Ta% lor gave the treasurer's report. --The ladies-decicied to., go_t_o_ the Nursing Home before their Dec- ember meeting and sing carols and visit for a half hour,' The Meeting cloSed with hymn 286 followed by prayer by Mg. Rice. .Grace was sung. Mg. Rice _e).cpressed, thanks to MrS _Brown and all who took part in he ing Lunch-vas-served by Mis. Vern- on Hunter,and Mrs: Wm. Bolt. Lucknow • Uri .0.2 1 ..., -OriNoyember.,7th,- fifteen . Members of Unit 2•Of Lucknow .United Church Women nfet.in the. church parlor 'for -their moot in. ,Mrs.. .Eldon Henderson welcom ,. • ed everyone and,opened•the' meeting'w.ith a poep "..N1\ .Friend". Hymn 502. was sung. and pmver' follOwed.. .The roil cap. was . answered with .a verse' about pea &special Collection was takcil up • for the Viet& HoMe 'for Raynard Ackert gave anart- icie-Oti Christian and Mission - ary ,Education. reported' for. visiting- and. Mrs Socia Fpnctions. Mrs.' Alex • MacNay presided for' the prOgrarti.--Slte-te-ad4wove:rg 'When ,SuMmer Lingers On .and "My Purpose". The then':e of the, -Program' was--"As-k-an::Indiiimahout India". 'There was a• display. of Indian products and a.,Con.test'was • e4n-thsepI,Qducms. Inct6ti • music wasplayed during the Con- test. Mrs. • Mrs:. Wraith read the scripture ,. froth John.20 and . Mrs.' ltaynrd ave the. meditation'. Mi.'s, Wrn, 'Hunter and Mrs. MiEga).-Tead - an informative dialogue' on. India. and. then conducted another quiz. girls', Mary Lyn Cayley, Lorna Boyle ,.Cath.y Brooks and Joan. Hamilton, accompanied by, Mrs. Houston sang .two numbers "Jesus ;. Friend of Little Children": and: "Joy Is Like The Rain". Miss• a reading "In Time of Remembrance • . .Hymn 388 was sung apt:. everyone repeated the Mizpah pepediction-. Mrs, Wm. •i-bunter.aPd Mrs. '1,siladNay served 'A lovely Indian lunch. Mrs. McLeod presided for the program which was opened with the singing/of Hymn 402. Mrs. N. J. MacKenzie led in devotions • reading from Philippians 2: 1-11. Her meditation was on Peace • and Remembrance. They are not to be forgotteri. Prayel-klieVetr.- Mrs. McLeod drew our men- _ Z Lion td the_Peace Rose as a syrn .- bol of"Peace and Remembrance, , and read 'a poem, "Why Wear a • Poppy". Mrs. Lorne Sparks contributed a lovely solo, "Halle- lujah! I Have Found Him". Readings were given by Mrs. W., Helm and Mrs. Jake Hunter, on Remembrance Day, and Autumn. Mrs. Sparks was guest speaker and gave a heart warming and inspiring message taking her theme from Paul's letter to "Colossians. God has a glorious Before': The -Mitaciet • ----7--•,-Afe-rn=air*7:ci-f—cr-Ctirrtry--Doe-ttyr„.„,„ W. VicTOR JOHNSTON $6.95 • Dr.. Johnston was born in West Wawanosh Townsffip and was a general practitioner in Lucknow for thirty years. His book reflects his life and practice in this community. MAIL ORDERS ACCEPTED AT 'SAME PRICE THE . WCKNOW.,.:4fAITINgt Augustine The Noverriber meeting of the St. Augustine C.. W.L. was held Tuesday evening November 7th in the St, Augustine Parish Hall, with-10 members present. Rev. Father Dentinger our Spiritual Director opened the meeing AviMEL-eaTue---PrXy-er Mrs. Franken, the President, ' was in the chair. One get well card and sick c-all -crucifix were sent out. Mrs. W. Kinaban and .Mrs. Cyril Boyle attended the --A-rt-LInklater-Ft1m-on-Drugs- shown at the Wingham High School.. Card parties were discussed. $15 is to be sent to the tion to the Annual National Re- port C. W.L. of Canada. Father Dentinger spoke on the Bible. Reading of the Bible is a Lesson ,in good living. Mrs. Cyril Boyle and Mrs. Wm. Kin- ahan' attended the Mitsical Work Shorthat was held in St. James SchooL Sea forth. At t e -Dia-erntief 5th meet fig-- there will be an exchange of Christmas gifts among members. The meeting wai adjourned and closed with prayer. The hostess in charge served a dainty lunch. POINT TO PONDER Jesus said, "Not everyone who says to me, Lord, Lord shall enter the kingdom of heaven; but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven." - Matt. 7:21 ,ILUCKNOW UNITED CHURCH Rev, Robert Nicholls, B.A. Minister NOVEMBER 19th 10 a.m. Sunday-School-- 11 a.m. Morning Worship ' ---Lorna-7CiFrn-pb-eLL:g