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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1974-03-27, Page 10THE LUCKNOW SENTINEL, LUCKNOW, ONTARIO TER GUIDE NEWS .L„ POINT TO PONDER The greatest force against evil is the poWer of love. Ladies Guild The March meeting of Christ Church Ladies Guild, Port Albert was held at the home of Mrs. Elmer Black. The meeting was opened with the Member's Prayer and the hymn "The King, of Love my Shepherd is" repeated in uni- son. A prayer and the meditation was given by the president, Mrs. Black, followed. by the scripture reading from St. Luke, Chapter 7 given by Mrs. Clara Draper. Mrs. Cora Cook then gave a read- ing "Lent is a Joy.". va, • • DUNGA NNON NEWS Graduation Day for the Dung- annon Explorers' group was held on ThOrsday, March 21, in the form of a community pot-luck dinner. The leaders wish to thank the ladies for coming, as their support is greatly appreciated. , puffin short prograrn present- ed 12.5r 1 • oopoon pins ,ands glyen to the' Oils. EfPIR? ti4P Yearls one, two,;3a.ndy,three,, there were five members from year three who ' , graduated from Explorers ready for C. q..i. T. These girls are Diane Maize, Wanda Park, Shel- ley Rivett, Arlene Travis, and Mary WinteniutC.!ri . • This past season the attendance Was excellent with nine girls re- ceiving perfect attendance gifts. Weather permitting, the annual hike will be on May 18. The girls who will be joining, the Ex- plorers next fall are invited to join our hike. Mrs.' Lorne Hasty• expressed, the, thanks of• the U.C. W, and the ladies present, to the three leaders,• Mrs. Wm. Stewart .,° Mrs. J. C. Maize and Mrs. John Park, Graduation Held For 5 Explorers DonnybrOok United Church Wo'inen met Wednesday night, March 13 at the home of Its , R. Bieman with a good attend- ance. Mrs. R. Jefferson opened the meeting with hymn 101. Its, if Jefferson took the scripture from St. Matthew 26 followed With a poem "Thirty Pieces" by Nits, Wm. Hardy. The Old Rugged Cross was suno followed by a prayer by Mrs. R, Jefferson. Mrs. L eddy read poem "The Last Supper", Mrs. R. Jeffersomr ead a Stay writ ten 'by 'one of the astr9nauts on "COMmunion in Space" and Mrs, E. Robinson followed with a poem "Constant Lent" . Hymn 98 Beneath the Cross of Jesus, was sung. Mrs. R. Jefferson passed out a Friendship Book with meth, hers taking part. Mrs. .T . Armstrong took the topic - A programme of Christia ity. The business was taken over by the president Mrs: R. glinna, Articles for the bale were handed in.' The U. C. W. axe to cater to a banquet in April. A num' berof thank you cards were read, Hymn 175 in the songs of the Gospel war sung. Mrs. ,R. Jefferson read a poem "Gethsemane" , Pastor Fry closed the meeting with a:prayer, A social time was enjoyed with Mrs. S. Thompson and Mrs, T, Armstrong assisting the hostess Mrs. R. Bieman. INEDNE5WhY, MARCH 27th, Donnybrook C.W. The correspondence included an invitation froth Bluevale to attend their Thankoffering meet- ing April second at 8.15 and hear their guest spealter and see the films. A workshop is to ,be held at incknow Presbyterian Church at 10 a.m. with topic "What it means to be a Christian" and in, the afternoon, "How' to plan a study" The . April meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Elmer King. The roll call was answered with a scriptural verse containing the word excuse. The collection and birthday money was received and dedicated by Mrs. Dawson Craig.' Mrs. Craig read an intereiting humorous article - Excuses for Not Attending Church. The topic - "Life of Christ" was prepared by Mrs. Lloyd Murdock and read by Mrs. Wes- ley Tiffin. For unto you is born this day in the city of Dairid a SaViour, which is Christ the Lord. Here we have Andrew and John, young sunburned, wearing short w woollen tunics of Galilean fisher- men joining the large crowd await- ing the arrival of the strange prophet. John the Baptist, dressed in a rough robe of hoMespun cloth of camels hair and girded iVile UCW Guests Of Dungannon UCW Nile United Church Women were guests of Dungannon U.C. W. on Tuesday at their replar meeting held in the S.S. rooms at Dun- gannon United•Church. A Lenten theme was used for the , devotional entitled "God Acts". This portion of program was convened by Mis."N. Pearson and her committee, Mrs. Mc- Clenaghan, Mrs. Wintemute and Miss B. McConnell. Mrs. Carol Reed led in a hymn sing and Mrs. Gwen Caesar ad- dressed, the. group speaking on "Schools for the Retarded". Gwen explained in, detail her work at, Golden Circle School in Wing- ham and stated that there are three schools in Huron County forthe benefit of the children. An invitation was extended for all present to visit the school. A skit "It's All in the Family" was presented by Donna Alton and Marjorie Pentland; one very pre— judiced and the other more toler- ant of World problems. 4 Dianne Park pleased the group by singing "Danny Boy" and led the group in several Irish numb- ers. Mrs. McClenaghan expressed our thanks to Mrs. Caesar then Mrs. Hasty conducted a short busi- ness period. A social hour followed at tea time. . with leather belt. He told the crowd "The hour is at hand , soon the Kingdom of God will be estab- lished. gepent and wash away your sins to meet your Lord". He said "one will come after me, who is mightier than I. I am not worthy to untie his shoes and He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit". She concluded with a poem "Why?" Mrs. Rintoul read a poem "The Festival of Joy". The collection for the Ladies Aid was received. The closing hymn was Christ the Lord is Risen and the .meeting was closed, re- peating the Lord's Prayer in uni- son. • .... The Grace wa's sung and the hostess Mrs. Robert Ross served lunch including the birth- day cake. Ruth,Thompson Speaks On Russia St. Peter's A.C. W. met at the. Parish Hall Tuesday evening March 19. President Of the onth Mrs. Clare Johnstone presided and opened the meeting with the A .C. W. prayer. After Mrs. Ernest Gaunt read the scripture , a moment's Silence was observed in memory of'Mrs. T. J. Salkeld and 'the Lord's Prayer re- peated. Roll call was answered by "What Lent means to me" „ Mi'ss Ruth Thompson reported she had given away one of the quilts, the ladies had quilted. Discussion followed re supplies' for the altar.. A busy time appears ahead with several banquets and a wedding reported for April and early May. April is the Thankoffering meeting and all were pleased to hear the guest speaker will be a former Rector's wife, Mrs. John , King. Mrs. Garratt took the med- itation. ' Ruth Thorripson then gave a very interesting talk 'on het trip to Mos- cow and Leningrad. Mrs. Johnstone gave a closing thought and Mrs. Garratt closed the rneetim with prayer.. Lunch and a social time followed.. Chalmers WMS WHITECHURCH NEWS Chalthers Women's Missionary Society held their March meeting ,on Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the = home of Mrs. Robert Ross. The president Mrs.. Bill Rintoul opened the meeting by reading , a. poem entitled Lent. She wel- comed the members after which all sang Beneath the Cross of Jesus. ,Mrs. Andrew Gaunt read the scipture fiom Mark M.' The meditation was also given by Mrs. Gaunt, who told of the trial oflesus, Pilate on his trial , of. Jesus could find no crime of which to accuse him and thinking to pacify the crowd he told them he would release Barabas the thief. When Pilate found. Jesus, not guilty he said he would have him whipped still blood ran down his back Then a robe was put on him and a crow of thorns on his head. Mrs. Robert Ross led in prayer , and "When I survey the Wondrous Cross" was sung. A reading East- er Tide. was given by Mrs. Elmer The regular meeting of the, Luc know Girl Guides was held March 21st., The meeting was opened with roll call, followed by 'Horseshoe formation, flag raising by the Canaries and 0 Canada. It ,was announced that testing for the Public Speaker's Badge be done on April 4th, and testing for the Aquarist's- Badge will be on April llih. The Volleyball Tournament will be this Saturday, March 3011 at the Public School at 10,00 • a.m. Anyone is Welcome to come out and cheer us on. Thu was' a. small turnout at this meets ing so the Badminton team went to practice, and the tenderfoot, girls tried their Kim's Game, Brenda MacLeod passed, Campfire was led by Edith Greer. The meeting was closed with vespers and taps. , LUCKNOW CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH J. W. Van Stempvoort Pastor Services: 10:00 a.m. Service 2:30 p.m. Service (Dutch, lit 4undlax, iof the Mandl) Lucknovi Presbyterian Church Rev. Glenn Noble, B.A., B.D. Minister Phone 528-2740 MARCH 31st 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 am: Morning Worship LUCKNOW UNITED CHURCH Rev. Robert Nicholls, B.A. Minister MARCH 31st LENT 5 ' 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. 'Morning Worship The Lord's Prayer 6. Lead Us Not Into Temptation When you purchase your wedding invitations from The Lucknow Sentinel you, will receive one year's free subscription (value $6.00) to The Luclalow Sentinel Roll call was answered by giving a bowl for the Church kitchen with.sev en members pres- ent. After closing the meeting, business was conducted , corres- pondence read , and the treasurer and flower fund reports were given. Mrs. Black conducted a Bible Quiz with Mrs. Irene Hayden winning the prize. Mis. Black led in the discussion of "The Ordination of Women to the Priesthood" , which was follow- ed by the introduction of the Study for 1974. This year we will study the Diocese of MooSonee 'in Northern Ontario, and the prob- lems the Indians and Eskimos are having. 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