HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1974-10-16, Page 12UCW is caring as well as raising
money, speaker tells women
Mrs. Emily Marquis of
Toronto, a member of
Stewardship Services of the
United Church, told 125 delegates
to the 13th East Huron Regional
Rally of Huron-Perth Presbyterial
held in Egmondville Tuesday that
she has grave misgivings about
the money raising programs of
the United Church Women.
She said she is annoyed when
men and women as well, make
disparaging remarks about
bazaars and suppers.
"The -UCW is the rummage
sale, ham and scallop suppers,
flower arrangements. Very little
is said about the fact it seems to
be (and to the shame of .the
Church) the ,one and only group
that does any kind of organized
depth study -- Bible study,
mission understanding, the
caring sharing study," Mrs.
Marquis said.
"Because we are a group who
cares, who studies, who really
want to know what the mission of
the church is all about, our sense
of stewardship, then forces us in
many vulnerable positions. It
forces us, for one thing, to
become missionaries right where
we are -- defining the mission and
helping 'to lead others into the
understanding of sharing our
gifts with others," she said.
"Why do we have suppers?
Often because the Board of
Stewards come to us and say they
need money for the building fund
or something else in the Church'',
she stated.
Mrs. Marquis suggested the
UCW would raise the vision of the
NEWS OF
entire church , membership if it
said in response, "Let's sit down
together and assess the value of
the Church in this community --
HoW effective are we in this
place? What morals and
standards are higher in this
community because of our Church
here?"
She asked what is wrong with
the approach when it is necessary
to cry so desperately for funds to
carry on or is'it because (here is
not enough study and
underStanding of the importance
of projecting the gospel.
Mrs. Marquis wondered if
church members arc too willing to
approach membership with
apathy rather than the glowing
heart, "Do we latch on to excuses
to stay away from church--from
assuming ) the privilege,
opportunity, . responsibility of
membership?."
She urged the delegates to,
"Never feel you must apologize
for being- a member of the
Christian Church or any
organization in it. But to feel this
sense of pride demands
something from each of us --
stewardship."
She said this was living as a
':hristian and giving. what a
Berson has--"it may be the
treasure of our time-the treasure
or our ability and mind and head,
the t rea su re • of material
possessions, even as small a thing
as our money."
Mrs. Leonard. Strong presided
over' the rally which had the
theme .With Glowing Hearts.
The guests to the rally, hosted
1011MMINNIMIMII!
byEgmondville- United Church
Women, were. welcomed by Mrs.
Earl. Papple, president. Mrs. Ed.
Boyes. of Egmondville was
appointed secretary of the
meeting_ •
Mrs. Jean Bewley and Mrs,
Marie McGavin of Walton UCW
conducted the opening worship
service.
Mrs. Doreen Strong
Egmondville led in a .sing song.
A humorous skit was presented
by Mrs.Charles Milkins of
• Lucknow with Mrs. Marion Zinn,
Mrs.Shirley Hackett, Mrs-Ruth
Alton and Mrs. Janet Cook, all of
Lucknow participating. The skit
depicted four UCW members
appearing before St. peter trying
to show why they were worthy of
being admitted to Heaven . but
instead by their words and actions
revealed their shortcomings.
Mrs. Elmer Hayter of Goshen
introduced Mrs.Marquis- and
Mrs. Doris Reddoeh of Bayfield.
made the courtesy remarks. Mrs.
Mervyn Reuber of , Seaforth
, presented the highlights of the
VVestminister College Conference
held in London in August.
Rev.' T.E.Hancock 'of
Egmondville gave the closing
prayer and. benediction.
A display of table centrepieces
with. Thanksgiving theme was
judged and Mrs: Reuber was
awarded first prize with her -
display of a tiny loaf of bread
used as a flower vase with
aut UMW flowers set on a small
wooden fish shaped board on a
brown gingham placemat.
SecOnd prize went to the
,Wesley Willis UCW of -Clinton
and third to Bayfield UCW.
The next rally for the 13
churches in East Huron Region
will be held at Wesley Willis
United Church in Clinton in 1975.
Huronview
The weather was ideal on Sunday for the scenic drive
sponsored jointly by. Ontario Street and Wesley Willis United
Churches. The thirty ears and the Home van took various
routes through the area and the residents report that the
scenery was at its best. Many thanks to the Churches for this
very worthwhile project. •
Marie Flynn and Mrs. Nellie Welsh shared the piano
playing for Monday afternoons activities along with Norman
Speir on the violin. Mr. and Mrs. Vincent of Bluevale; Mrs'.
Scott of Clinton and three sisters , from Seaforth; Mrs.
McGregor ; Mrs. Butt and Miss McCloy were welcomed to
Huronview. Mrs. Hackwell and Harry Fowler were honoured
on their birthdays. Twenty-eight members of the "Over 90"
Club held their October meeting in the Ground Floor North
dining room. Volunteers from the Walkerburn Club of
Auburn; Pat and Vaughun Honking, Betty Archambault,
Dorothy Tamblyn and Kay Hanley of Clinton assisted with the
activities.
Following games of euchre and etokinole, tea and cookes
were served by the ladies. Next months meeting will be held
in the First Floor North sitting room and will include a variety
program.
Ed Stiles of Godetich, visited Thursday afternoon and
-played an hour of organ music in the chapel and accompanied
Betty Rogers with vocal solos,
the "Family Night" entertainment consisted of a variety,
program arranged by Marie Flynn. H arold Black was emcee
for the evening and joined Marie, Jim Murray and Norman
Speir for some old tyme ,country and western tunes. There
were step dance numbers by Dawn and Debbie Flynn and
.piano instrumentals by Patrick Murray: Mrs. McMichael; a
native of Hullett Township ; thanked the entertainers on
behalf of the residents:, Following the program liarvey and
Kay Howard ; who have been faithful volunteers since coming
to Clinton and are leaving shortly for Hanover, were
presented with gifts from the four craft rooms by Bessie
Elliott, Cota Robinson ; Wray Cornish and August Maas,
Administrator Ches Archibald,, expressed the appreciation of
both, the staff and residents to the Howards for their excellent
volunteer work and wished them well in the future:
A volunteer rally was held in the Auditorium on Thursday
evening to discuss volunteer' work for the coining season..
Twenty people attended the rally and after viewing glides,
pictures and events at the Home and a discussion regarding
programs for the corning' year, sandwiches, squares, and tea
Were served by the
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