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The Lucknow Sentinel, 1987-04-15, Page 14Page 14—Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, April 15, 1 87 UCW units Unit 1 By Noma Campbell The April meeting of Unit 1 of the Lucknow United Church Women was held in the choir room of the church with an at- tendance of 10 members and one visitor. Mrs. Grace Gibson welcomed everyone and all repeated the purpose. The minutes were read and approved. The rollcall was answered with a Bible verse on "beauty". The treasurer's report was given by Mrs. Donalda Ritchie. The birthday jar was passed for Edith MacKenzie and Happy Birthday was sung. The offering was received and dedicated. Mrs. Gordon Morrison and Mrs. Noma Campbell asked for food and volunteers to help with the May Tea. The members were asked to bring money next week for Nicaragua and ar- ticles for the Hobby Sale. Several invitations were received to at- tend functions at other churches in the near future. Mrs. Gordon Morrison continued the study, choosing the Apostle "Andrew". He became a real soul -winner, his specialty was bringing the people to Jesus. It was he who brought the boy and his lunch to Jesus and the 5,000 were fed. The Benediction was repeated and all members joined Units 2 and 3 in the Fellowship Room for an interesting pro- gram and social hour. Unit 2 By Mrs. Eldon Bradley Unit 2 of the Lucknow UCW met in the fellowship room of the Lucknow United Church on Tuesday, April 7 with 14 members and one visitor present. Mrs. Vernon Hunter presided and read a poem. The minutes were read and approv- ed. The rollcall was answered with an Easter verse. Mrs. Alex Hackett gave the treasurer's report and the offering was taken and dedicated by Mrs. Hunter. Two April birthdays were added to the birthday fund. A collection was taken for Tools for Nicaragua. Mrs. Dexter reported the ladies had tied 10 quilts. Mrs. Hackett and Mrs. Bradley volunteered to do visiting this month. Mrs. Mary Black, convenor of the citizenship committee, distributed envelopes and paper for each member to write to the area Member of Parliament expressing their views on capital BIGGER REFUND Are you sure you're getting the biggest tax refund you're entitled to this year? At H&R Block our tax return pre- parers have been specially trained to find every deduc- tion, exemption and credit that can save you money. In fact, in a recent survey, 2 out of 3 H&R Block customers who got refunds believed they got bigger refunds than if they did their own taxes. Come to H&R Block this year. We can help you save as much of your hard earned money as possible. 01 Prices from; i x%75 You could get more than you bargained for at MR BLOCK THE INCOME TAX SPECIALISTS 573 CAMPBELL ST., LUCKNOW 528-3730 Thurs. & Fri. 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM .r`4-r.S.:c. preparing for Old -Fashioned Tea punishment. Plans are in the making for the "Old - Fashioned Tea Party" on May 2 from 2 to 4 p.m. Volunteer help and food was secured for this occasion. Mrs. Hunter gave the other announcements and closed this part of the meeting with prayer.. The three units then assembled in the fellowship room where about 35 ladies en- joyed an Easter program with Mrs. Eldon Bradley presiding. After welcoming the ladies, she gave a brief comparison of spring and Easter. The worship table was centred with a white cross on a purple cloth, Christ's lighted candle and a spring bouquet of daf- fodils, and also white Mlles. The theme of the worship was "Our Lenten Journey and Light along the Way". Following the call to worship, everyone sang an Easter hymn accompanied by Mrs. Harvey Houston. Mrs. V. Hunter, Mrs. Marybelle Peddle and Mrs. Charles MacDonald read Easter Scriptures and responses with an Easter hymn sung between each reader. Other readers were Grace Gibson, Mrs. Bill Humphrey who described the qualities of Mary Magdalene, namely Trust, Service and Witness. Mrs. Bradley closed the wor- ship with prayer and all sang an Easter hymn. Mrs. Bradley gave a brief resume of the recent study of the indigenous natives of the world. Mrs. Gordon Cayley then show- ed the filmstrip "If We Lose Our Land". It was most evident that it was the need to be superior, that was responsible for the op- pression of these • natives. A brief discus- sion followed and -all repeated the "Aboriginal Charter of Rights." Mrs. Harvey Webster played the new Australian national Anthem with Mrs. Bradley reading the verse. Mrs. Webster also played another lively song from Australia. She then gave a most in- teresting talk on her recent trip to Australia, where she visited with Mrs. Jessie Alton, formerly of Lucknow. Together they toured many places in Australia and New Zealand. She had many souvenirs and pictures on display. Mrs. Bradley gave the courtesies and all repeated the Benediction and sang the Grace. The committee served refreshments and a social time was enjoyed. LAWN CARE MADE EASY John Deere 165 •No clutching, no shifting *Smooth one lever control of speed & direction hydrostatic drive 'Whisper quiet 12.5 M.P. engine 638" cut ... you can mow an acre an hour ridll HERON TRACTOR iimaram BLYTH 523-4244 Unit 3 Unit 3 of the Lucknow UCW met on April 7 in the church parlour. Eleven members answered the rollcall with an Easter verse. Mrs. Glen Walden welcomed everyone and read a poem on Easter. The minutes were read and adopted and the treasurer's report was given and the offering dedicated. The unit had one birthday this month, Mrs. Lemoine in April. The members were reminded that the Thankoffering envelopes are to be handed in at the May meeting. It was announced that Hanover is holding the 25th UCW anniversary an- niversary celebration at Grace Church on May 4 at 6:30 p.m. The local UCW is holding an Old -Fashioned Tea Party on May 2 from 2 to 4 p.m. The Thankoffering is being held at the Trinity United Church on April 26 at 7:45 p.m. Anyone wishing to give to the Faith to Work project to build houses in Nicaragua may do so. The May meeting for Unit 3 will be held at the home of Mrs, McFarlane. The meeting was closed with a prayer. the members then joined Units 1 and 2 for .a joint meeting. Unit 4 Unit 4 of the Lucknow United Church Women met in the church on April 7 with the committee of Mrs. Gordon Cayley., Mrs. Gordon Johnstone and Mrs. A. Morn- ingstar in charge of the program. Mrs. Gordon Cayley convened and spoke on the story of Mary Magdalene in keeping with the theme "Women in the Bible". A hymn from the CGIT songbook was sung. Mrs. Gordon Johnstone gave a meditation on the Story of Mary. Mrs. A. Morningstar read the scripture. A reading on the Easter story as experienced by Mary was given by Mrs. Gordon Cayley. Another hymn was sung followed by a prayer by Mrs. A. Morningstar. Mrs. Gor- don Johnston gave a reading. The offering was received and the offertory prayer was given by Mrs. Gordon Cayley. A suitable Easter hymn was sung. All the hymns were accompanied by Mrs. G. McFarlane on the piano. A discussion period followed when everyone shared items learned during the previous studies of Canada's Native Peo- HUTTON 3 BEDROOM updated home with new drywall interior and total insulation. This home situated on 84' x 132' lot, has an asking price of only $27,500. Immediate possession. ******** LUCKNOW - 8 acre property on paved road at edge of town. House has 3 bedrooms with full basement (could have rec room), new vinyl siding, soffits, new roof, spacious living room, kitchen, sunroom. Barn 33' x 50'. Ideal for hobby farm. 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The film gave the members much insight into the many problems of these native people. The program ended with all repeating "An Aboriginal Charter of Rights". The business was presided over by Mrs. Harold Greer, the unit leader, who opened with a poem. The coming events were an- nounced. The. Trinity Spring Thankoffer- ing will be held on April 26 at 7:45 p.m. when Miss Ruth Thompson . will show her slides of Australia and New Zealand. The Bruce Presbyterial Celebration will be held at the Hanover United Church on May 4 with the theme being "25 years of UCW". The Lucknow UCW will hold its Old - Fashioned Tea Party on May 2. The report of the tea was given by Mrs. Ken Cameron when helpers were requested for the event. It was moved by Mrs. Gordon*Johnstone and seconded by Mrs. Ken,Cameron that the rollcall, for the next meeting will be donations to support Moira Gracey, a Kin- cardine high school student, who plans to go to Nicaragua in May. She will be in that country for two weeks assisting in building houses. The rollcall was answered by 16 members by giving an Easter Verse and a gift for the blanket fund. The reports were given as follows: Mrs. Ken Cameron, treasurer's report; Mrs. George McBride, Citizenship and Social Action; Mrs. Leonard Ritchie, Supply and Welfare. Mrs. Ritchie asked the members to save Campbell Soups labels for the deaf in Puerto Rico, and Zehrs and Knechtels tapes; the proceeds from which will be put towards a new VCR for use in the church. Mrs. Cliff Crawford gave the report for Turn to page 15 • Back a Timbres de tt��x:a Fighter EA u;ith Easter Seals STOCKER SALE 1000 Head at HENSALL LIVESTOCK SALES LTD. on Saturday, April 25, 1987 at 1:00 PM Consisting of: Steers, Heifers & Calves For information call: Victor Hargreaves - 519-482-7511 CLINTON Barry Miller - 519-235-2717 EXETER - 519-229-6205 KIRKTON Greg Hargreaves - 519-262-2619 - 519-262-2831 HENSALL Auctioneer - Larry Gardiner