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Home My WebLink AboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1990-02-07, Page 15Lareknew Oma, Wednesday, Februarys!, ISIOS—P111011 UCW members discuss what congregation does for poverty. Lueknow U.C.W. met in the church parlour January 30 at 2 p.m. Laura Lee Cayley welcomed everyone present, then turned the meeting over to Lois Goodhue and the Citisensihip and Social' Action committee .who teed the theme "The Fe rre Face of Poverty"' for the war- ship service. Kay Collyer read the scrip- ture, the story of Ruth and Naomi, from Ruth 1„ verses 1416, following which, Grace Gibson led in prayer. The Ser. vont Song" from `'Songs for a -Gospel People' was sung. Mrs. Elsie Huston accompanying at the piano. The' offering was received by Mary Boyle and dedieated by Mrs. Collyer. Laura Hare presented the " video "A Woman Named, Mary" • `which was the story ofa divorced American. woman with two children, who had lost faith, in 1.29.'ni11iomn Grants totalling $1.29 million have been awarded for International Literacy Year projects alai to support the : work of adult literacy practitioners in Ontario, Skills. Development Minister, Sean Conway, an- nounced recently, Many . of theprojects will, be cost-, shared with the federal government, with funding from the National Literacy Secretariat. ` "Literacy training is : everyone's business," Mr. Conway said. "Business, labour, community, groups and educators must join 'with °government to meet the challenge of reducing. illiteracy throughout the province." - Federal Multiculturalism and Citzenship Minister, Gerry Weiner, said: "Interna= tional Literacy Year provides an ex cellent opportunity for all sectors of Canadian society to work together to ereate a more literate ; Canada. The federal government is ;pleased to be able to work with the government of Ontario fk, support of projects: that: will, enhance the work of literacy practitioners throughout the province during ILY." The projects include funding for three. resource centres; a literacy and language training resource centre in, Toronto for LUCKNOW 'CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Invites You To Worship With ihem On _Sunday. February 1.1, 1990 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Nursery downstairs mornin8 & afternoon. EVERYONE WELCOME LUCKNOW UNITED CHURCH Sunday, February 11, 1990 Worship Service 11 AM Sunday School 11 SAM Minister: Rev. Gerald McFarlane Everyone Welcome LUCKNOW PRESBYTERIAN ,CHURCH MINISTER .. Rev. Margaret Kinsman Sunday School • 9:45 am Worship Servile - 11:00. am Everyone Welcome ( 1 . CANCER INFORMATION SERVICE ,CALL 1-8004263-0750 . . the hardship acountry. opseleg' , when poor. She met her husband at col- lege and all went well until he was laid off and home and find no work. Poor have lett home and- left them poor. �r oo1 have no choices. They would like in en unjust society. Peopte are taught to give to charity( but it is never enough. The ladies were then divided into two groups to discuss their reactions to the video and what our congregation dos for poverty In our community. Laura then made some conte between the U.S. and Canadian systems and stated that people on social assistance are not encouraged to better themselves because of rules and regulations. She mentioned that Lucknow needs a Food Bank and that 'we can help by being there when needed. The president, Mrs. Cay1ey, then open - ad the business portion of the meethig Dy tufty "What is a Housewife" from a Foster newer. Attendance by. wits was taken and minutes ►folioread, by correspondence. In the absence of our treaisarer, Alice Ritchie g.eve the treseurer'as repartAnd presented the propelled budget for 1*. The follow- ing announcements were made. World Day of Prayer will be held Fri- day, March 2 at 2 p.m. in the Lucknow Presbyterian Church with the theme "a Better Tomorrow » Justice for All". Bruce Pretbyterlal meeting will beheld in Palmerston United Church Monday March 5. Margaret Ferguson of Pine River and formerly of Luelmow, is, to be installed as presbyterial president at this meeting. A bus will be going to Palmersten, with the fare being 26.09 ner Our23, ��will be April be speaking on "Sleeping Children Around the World" May The next general meeting is to be held The Ontario Women's Caofenrence will be at the University of Waterloo, June *40. This conference is sponsored by the United Church but is open to any woman wishing to attend. Coin nittee reports were given. New furniture has been ordered for the nursery, It was agreed to start building a Food Bank for our community. Tin. goods, Pasta and any food with a good • shelf life would be appreciated. Donations may be left in mom one of the Sunday School. awarded International Literacy Year practitioners; a clearing- house in Sud- d c be established duringn' 1990, and a tioner training and accreditation, and bury for Francophone literacy materials; ' Francophone family literacy, Training will be provid- and an international literacy collection literacy to be produced by the National ed through conferences, courses and for,. practitioners to be established through Film Board. The film will deal with the workshops across the province. the International Council of Adult issue from the point of view of adult : "International Literacy year has pro- Educationo the Signs", " a play produced Grants will alsovided us with ans ideal opportunity ty by YoungA People's Theatre in Toronto learners themselves. �support learning net-''►� "Readingforhighlight the literacy issue, Mr. Conway eop ' ' g literacy practi- said, "Working together, . we canmove. andWorld Literacy of. Canada, has been timers: These include funding for special towards our goal of eliminating illiteracy funded to tour Ontario high schools and . interest groups on topics such; as practl in ,Ontario. communities. Cosponsored by communi=' ty groups, the performances• will assist in fund-raising, and ,increase awareness of literacy "programs. The funding will also support 25 oral history projects carried out by students in English, and native, literacy programs, throughout the' province. , The Regroupement des groupes frac- cophones d'alphabetisation is. receiving W'� funding_ for a unique project: involving a storyteller ler and.; learners who will tour On- tario on 'bicycles to tell and collect stories. • Oral histories arid stories 'can act is a- bridge bjetween the oral tradition and the written word, and later will be compiled into literacy resource materials. Other projects include a computer net- work for Francophone literacy programs John Elpick RR' 3 Lucknow February 4,1989 1 Year Old. • • Ashton Chamney Lucknow Febriiary7, '1987 3 Years Old Steven Scott l.ucknow February 8, 1982 8 'Years Old Peter Adams RR 1, bungannon February 10, 1981 9Years Old • Ashley Irwin s February 11, 1986„ 4 Years Old Melissa Taylor February 13, 1988 2 Years Old Christopher Van Dyke RR 3 Lucknow February 13,1987 3 Yew Old HEART AND STROKE' fOUNDWTION. •OF ONTARiO, February is Heart and Stroke Month lease give: mprovingyour odds against Canada's # 1 killtr. FebruaClearance Sales and Specials This is the sale you've been waiting for! Everything .On Sale (Excluding new Spring Arrivals) �..,... ?.'..f/..1..::ffi.5:....�,. ;✓ .iv.v ...w,.,.m, .R.....i >.'IIf%<;it, '^�,r...... - .- • lhi e M{M`801(4 Sale Ends February 28. We are . Ex ectin • Lacew LUCKNOW Lingerie lit Maternity . Fashion 528-3204