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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1993-11-03, Page 8Page 8 — Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, November 3, 1993 Marjorie MacLean receives special membership pin The October meeting of the Ash- field Women's"Missionary Society was held at the home of Mayme Wilkins with eight members and one visitor in attendance. Dorothy Finlayson was the leader for the Thanksgiving worship service - "God's love, like a circle, has no beginning and no ertd." June Wylds gave the meditation. The circle reminds us of the never ending love of God and things, places and people for whom we wish to thank God. A special event was the presen- tation of an Honorary Life Member- ship to Marjorie MacLean for her devotion and faithful work in the Ashfield WMS. Her sister-in-law Isabel Martyn presented her with an Honorary Life Membership pin which formerly belonged to mem- bers of the MacLean family. The sixth and final chapter of the Mission Study on the Middle East - Hope for the Future - was given by Helen MacLennan. For many Chris- tians in the historic lands of the. Bible, the„ future is very uncertain. The physical and material needs of Middle Eastern people, living in difficult circumstances, are real and urgent. Christians in the Middle East appeal for help to end the ongoing human suffering and, at the same time, help that will enable them to remain as a vital presence in their homelands. A profile was given. of our mis- 0 • sionaries Rev. Douglas Duoharme and his wife Seta who served in Cyprus. Also, of Robert and Nancy Assaly who were recently posted to Jerusalem where they coordinate work with local churches. Dorothy Finlayson gave a brief .review of the September Glad Tidings. A thank you note was received from the Bible Society for sending the large amount of used stamps. All members of the congregation arc asked to save their stamps for this worthwhile cause. We are asked to leave a 1/4" margin around each stamp. The Mission Study package on the Caribbean is to be ordered for next year's study. A discussion was held about sending our WMS records in January to Presbyterian Church archives in Toronto. It was voted and approved that 4iter be installed in the church kitchen, and also a new set of upper cupboards be built. Material for a quilt is to be purchased. The Ladies Aid looked after the luncheon for the 45th wedding anniversary of Bob and Jean Simpson on Oct. 30. The meeting closed with a prayer of the least coin, "A Litany for Peace and Justice" used for the opening service of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity in St. George's Cathedral, Jerusalem. WI hears about funding coalition Muriel MacKenzie was the hos- tess for the Kairshea Women's Institute meeting on Oct. 28, .with an attendance of 21 members. Alice Ritchie, president, presided and opened with a poem "I Know Something Good About You". Mary Lavis read the scripture. The rollcall was answered by giving the name of an old time custom no longer in use. This brought back many memories. . . Members are invited to the Luck - now Institute's 85th anniversary on Nov. 9 at 1:30 p.m. Donna McBride gave a short account of the coalition formed in Toronto to make funding available for all schools, particularly the Islam schools: Several people on Toronto streets were interviewed regarding • this funding and the results were that if one school was funded they all should be. June Gilchrist gave an excellent report.from the area convention she and three others attended in Meaford, Oct. 5. In the area two institutes had disbanded - Cedarville and Paisley. One new branch had been formed and there were 50iew members in this area. • •turn to page 12 1993-94 EXECUTIVE of the Lucknow and District Lions Club. Left to right, back row, John Pollard, treasurer; Pete Chisholm, bulletin.e„ditor; Tom Pegg, tall twister; Tom Helm, secretary; Tom Hogan, director. Centre row, Antone Van Osch, director; Orville Elliott, Lion tamer; Murray Moffat, director; Donald MacKinnon, membership convener; Steve Owen, tall twister; Peter Van Osch,, director. Front row, John DeBruyn, third vice; Bob Irwin, past president; Allan MacDougall, • president; Bob Shephard, first vice and Bill Johnston, second vice. Absent Dave Black, assistant bulletin editor and Allan Hackett, bingo treasurer.- (Pat Livingston photo) re in e �... ...to a very special PRECIOiIOME Event... DATE Nov. 3 9, 1993 TIME: 10 a,.m. - 5:30 p.m. PLACE: Squire Gifts c may be your op .. ' 'ty to obtain the Limit?? Edition figurine desiged by Sam Butcher exclusively for 1993 Special Events! "AN EVENT FOR ALL SEASONS" 1 QU : ► W II I S ARE LIMITED!!! Sed our ' ' CIOU Display Learn the latest information about the PRECIOUS MOMENTS Collection. • Bring a friend and share your enjoyment of the PRECIOUS NTS Collection!! "A World of Gilt Ideas for 25 years" Siyuile64i4 WY 11 SOVIH. - GDDERICH OM MON .7MAS., USS SON, I111DAY 104 M, SATURDAY 100 /M r Ilu,laulun ,N0An 019 02 I'M] 111 " I.11I'1 na Incredible response to first session , •from page 3 oveiwhelining response. Expecting 20 people for the first session, Rev. Dr. Donald Peel instead lectured to about 62 people. Rev. Hodge, said the "incredible response indicates there is a great interest in the community concer- ning pastoral care." WDH's CEO Lloyd Koch said he believed that, for those in the hospital, emotions become more acute as they question relationships and deal with 'brokenness'. He said without the chaplaincy program it becomes more difficult to treat the patient. He described clergymen as "the intimate stranger". Conversations can cover a wide range of areas to the deepest issues of life. "You never know ... sometimes you tread • into extremely deep water." said Hodge. He added that medical concerns usually bring out philosophical "life and death" is- sues. Hodge . also said the hospital chaplaincy is an interfaith program to hopefully address any faith be it Muslim, Christian or Sikh. Admit- `tedly, none of titer a1 chaplains claim to be experts in other religions, but Hodge said referrals would be made to provide quality spiritual care. Hodge said that a "hospital without a full chaplaincy program misses a vital part of patient care." Chaplains deal with people as a whole - body, mind and spirit, he said. In a hi -tech world, sometimes the patient can become the broken leg in 310 or the cancer in 212. Hodge said he was no medical expert, but he did know what to administer to the spirit and emotional states af- fected by the body. Koch said from a hospital perspective, he appreciates the work of the pastoral care program. He said there is a full roster of chaplains visiting patients on a weekly basis. It means a lot to the hospital board to have well qualified people. Did you know? One farm combine costs as much.as most people pay for a house.