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The Lucknow Sentinel, 1994-02-09, Page 5Lueknow Sentinel, Wednesday, February 9, 1994 — Page 5 UCW groups study mission and love during meetings Unit 3 "Mission" was the theme for the meeting of Unit 3 of the Lucknow United Church women held Feb. 1. A mission quiz sheet informed the group that Mission and Service dollars support youth ministry programs from Newfoundland to Vancouver Island and overseas, as well as three native training centres in Manitoba, Ontario and British Columbia,,. and over 60 overseas personnel. In 1992 United Church members gave $31.6 million to the Mission and Service Fund to support ministries and partners in Canada and around the world. The United Church has many publications to inform its members about what is happening in mission. Participation in readings by those present gave examples of "Mission". "Mission into the 21st Century" was the topic for the worship ser- vice led by the committee Laura Seniors will travel via arm chair to warmer climates Despite the recent cold weather the Seniors Day Centre continues to offer social recreation programs in a warm friendly and relaxed at- mosphere. The first half of the month includes a presentation on the warmer climates, of Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji. Ruth and Clayton Sauve from Brussels will present this information. We also begin our monthly Health Information Days. Marguerite Thomas a public health nurse from the Huron County Health Unit, will enlighte.n us on the topic of medications. We hope to have lots of questions and plenty of discus- sion. Be prepared! We've set aside three days as designated "Games" days. This will give the participants a chance to ' spend time playing a game they enjoy or they may choose to learn a new one. We'll have lots of board games available. , It's also that time of the year to salute St. Valentine. Events include special.... readings _from__Joan...Peder=--dance_on_ Saturday,... April.. 9th-at_the son, a member of Wingham's Teeswater . Community Centre. Friends of the Library, a Valen- Draws will be made throughout the tine's party with Lorne.McKenzie's evening starting at $100 and up to piano and vocal wizardry and, an $750. Only 500 tickets will be sold. interlink Valentines party. Interlink is an inter -generational program involving the Grade 5 and 6 classes from Sacred Heart School,' Win- gham and our Thursday program clients. The craft program will conclude our February program. We'll be concentrating on ceramics that week! Our Friday Alzheimer Day Away. program also has a variety of of- ferings for February. Two films from the National Film Board will be featured. As well we'll be bowling at the Lucknow Bowl & Games Centre: Gord Wall & Com- pany will join us for a Valentine's Party and individual programming (lots of one to one attention) rounds out the month. The Spring Fling fund-raiser at the Seniors Day Centre is well underway. Tickets are $30.00 each and can be purchased at the Centre or by calling 357-1440. There are daily draws of $50. each during the month of ' March..There's also a Hospital board briefs Deck proposal evolves The proposed deck for the patients at the Wingham and District Hospital has evolved into an opportunity to enhance rehabilitation services at the hospital. Property committee chair Chris Dickson told the Wingham and District Hospital Board last Monday that the cost of the deck would cost more money then originally budgeted 'for. However, she added that the committee is looking at setting up a program that could be utilized by the rehab department. She noted that the committee is looking at all the costs involved and how it would benefit the patients. Dickson said the committee felt the public would support a facility that would be a benefit to more patients and would be more willing to make donations for the required renovations. Snow removal costly Snow removal is costing the Wingham and District Hospital more this year than it has in previous years, according to hospital board property committee chair Chris Dickson. She said because of the extra costs, the board will not be replacing the hospital's telephone system this fiscal year. The board wants to take a closer look at the .allocated capital costs for this year, Dickson suggested the board look at other pieces of equipment that could be purchased during this fiscal year to make use of the funds that were going to be used for the telephone system. Region director Wingham and District Hospital Board chair Doug Fortune told the board at its January, meeting on Jan. 31, that hospital chief executive officer Lloyd Koch had been elected director of the CEO division for Region 5 of the Ontario Hospital Association. Fortune said this will •mean that the local CEO would be on the Region 5. executive of the OHA. Nursing staff increases The nursing staff at the Wingham and District Hospital will increase by four due to the increase in the average length of stay of patients at the hospital. Director of nursing Bill Woodley said the four positions will be casual. He noted that orienteering would be done during the week. Woodley added that of the 20 students in the Registered Practical Nurses program offered at the hospital, 10 are now in training at the hospital and the remainder are at the Braemar Retirement Centre. Pastoral care committee Pastoral care committee chair John Myers told the board that the committee is trying to recruit new chaplains, especially from outside of Wingham.. He added that families of patients are concerned about while hospital forms have a place for the patient's faith, there is no place for their own minister. The committee is looking into the situation and trying to have room for that information on hospital forms. Myers said worship services will be held every other week during the month of February, with the committee and the ministerial association hoping to have weekly services. He added these weekly services would have to be conducted Sunday -afternoon. Lee Cayley, Sadie MacMillan and Elaine Steer. Three passages of scripture were read from Acts, each showing an example of mission such as raising someone from the dead, healing a man and sharing all that they had. The committee per- formed a drama "Our Overseas Mission History". Everyone par- ticipated in songs, an Affirmation and A Litany for Mission of People. Anne Anderson, unit leader, opened the business portion of the meeting with a verse on love. The rollcall was answered by 20 with a Valentine verse. Treasurer, Mildred Cameron, reported 22 had paid membership fees in January. -.Committee reports were given by Kathleen Collyer, Laura Lee Cayley and Mary. Boyle. Unit 3 is to continue to save Campbell soup labels, Knechtel tapes, used stamps and, tab from pop cans throughout 1994. Lucknow Presbyterian WMS will be guests of Unit 3 for the March meeting. World Day of Prayer will be held in the Lucknow United Church on Mar. 4 at 2 p.m. The meeting closed with prayer and a social time followed. Unit 1 Eight members of the Lucknow United Church , Women's nit 1 met on Feb. 1, in the ch yh parlor. Rollcayl was a stamped card for get well wishes to be given to sick members. Unit leader Gwen Lennips ex- tended the welcome. Program con- vener, Shirley Bolt, read a poem "Love Again" in keeping with the theme of the meeting. Mary Loth read the scripture reading. Mrs. Bolt's meditation was "We believe God is love, but just believing is not enough; we should live each day of our lives, within our families and the community." Ella Hackett contributed a poem. Elsie Houston was pianist for the singing of various hymns throughout the meeting. During the business portion, Mrs. Lennips read from Ephesians 3:l4; 21, and a poem "White Magic". The birthday jar was enriched by donations from two members. The envelope offering and the Least Coin were received. Grace Gibson reported on, behalf of treasurer Noma Campbell. Discussion took place on various activities taking place during the year. This year the United Church will host the World Day of Prayer service on Mar. 4 at 2 p.m. WMS ladies concentrate on love during meeting Nancy Maclntyre was hostess for the February meeting of the South Kinloss Women's . Missionary Society last Wednesday. President Sharon MacDougall opened the meeting with a poem. A card was signed by all present to wish Vera Schmidt a speedy recovery after her operation. Mrs. MacDougall reported on the Presbyterial meeting held in Win- gham on Jan. 24 Mary Lavis read "Mom's Apron." The rollcall was answered with a small article for the Women's House of Bruce County. Marion Campbell had the offering prayer. The Bible study was given by Ann MacDougall: throughout life's difficulties, Jesus is always with us; He lights the way for us. The prayer circle was presented by Margaret Hamilton, Janie Hamil-,i ton and Mary Buckton. Ann •MacDougall read "Back Benches." Marilyn Maclntyre very capably gave the interesting study book - "What's going on in the world?" Discussion took place on what or who the group should be helping. In other years, the South Kinloss WMS contributed towards "The Sleeping Children." This discussion will be continued next month. 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