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The Citizen, 1997-05-28, Page 16PAGE 16. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, iyy/ AuburnThe news from UCW marks 35th anniversary Compiled by Kay Lapp Phone 526-7264 A. Vincent gives sermon Organ prelude with Bernice Gross, opened the Knox United Service. Anne Vincent spoke on "We Believe in Children." This was followed by the opening chorus, This is the Day That the Lord Hath Made. Anne then welcomed all and gave necessary announcements, followed by prayer. The hymn Jesus, Friend of Little Children was sung, followed by prayer of confession. As the children went to the front the congregation sang Jesus Loves the Little Children. Anne got a little girl to draw from the mystery bag. She drew out a photo of twins. Anne is a twin and it was a picture of her twin sister. Conversation continued on about identical twins. There are some and though they may look very much alike they are still very different people as talents, etc. will never be exactly the same. The youngest children then went downstairs and Anne read from 1 Timothy 4. Adults should be an example of Christ's believers in everything that they do. Anne continued with a sermon "Children, they are Special". She spoke on the importance of religion in the home and Sunday School. She told of the various studies, Silver Tops tour Spin Rite A sumptuous potluck dinner was enjoyed by the Silver Tops at noon on May 21. Betsy Verwey and Tina Empey were the kitchen convenors for the day. After the dishes were done, a business meeting was held. President Margaret Hildebrand opened it with an amusing capsule sermon. She continued with a report on the upcoming trip on June 18. Everyone must be in Listowel at the Spin Rite gate before 10 a.m. For approximately $6.30, a lunch will be served at the cafeteria and the factory will be toured. The temperature is hot and humid so members are to dress according. Five hundred people work there and there are three shifts. The next meeting will be in the fall. Elva and Jack Armstrong and Evelyn Christensen will be in charge. Margaret also read an advertisement from Wheels Away. skits, etc. that are done in Sunday School classes. She stressed the importance of showing apprecia­ tion for the things that they do. "We must try to be the kind of person that we expect them to be. They must learn to do the things that are right as they grow and live in this world. The Sunday School classes each performed for the service. First Sandra Popp's class, assisted by Becky Archambault, sang. Following this Shirley Archam­ bault's class and then Karen McClinchey's class performed. The last three classes were Anne Vincent's and her helpers; two groups of girls did skits, followed by a boys' class with a good skit on drugs, then another group did "Who I'll be When I Grow up". All were very well done and thoroughly enjoyed. Anne Vincent then gave a prayer of thanks and concern followed by offering. The collection was received by Angelica Struzenegger and Michael Bean. The offertory prayer was given by Anne. The closing hymn was What a Friend We Have in Jesus. Karen McClinchey gave a closing reading "A Heart for Children" which was followed by Amen. Rides will be given anywhere that a senior needs it. The secretary read the minutes of the last meeting and the treasurer gave his report. There is $514 in the bank and $89 on hand for a total of $245.11. Thank you letters were also read. Margaret and John had been to a Healthy Heart meeting on May 20. Instructions were given on various foods, understanding the labels and concerning fats and calories. Tina then introduced Ernie Dumin who treated all to harmon­ ica music. He was occasionally accompanied at the piano, by little Keith Hildebrand, a three-year-old, chording. Emie then showed a basketful of Indian stones that he had found on his farm. There were various large and small stones as well as smooth and rough. These stones were used by the natives in various forms for their work. An unusual one was a Continued on page 17 Shelley Worsell welcomed the UCW and guests to the 35th anniversary meeting on May 20 at 8 p.m. Nancy Park called Charlotte Worsell and Lisa Carter to the front. The members had the pleasure of hearing Charlotte give her A B Cs speech, the one that has won so many prizes. It was very enjoyable. Then, everyone was treated to a piano solo by Lisa. Cinnamon and Popcorn, followed by a piano duet by Lisa and Charlotte, Claire de Lane. Members showed their appreciation and Nancy gave them gifts. Shelley spoke on perfection, the goodness and love of God. She closed with prayer, Marjorie McDougall played the piano and the congregation sang God Who Touches Earth with Beauty. Nancy continued speaking on Women of the Bible. She spoke on Priscilla who is considered the super woman. Her husband was Aguilla, who understood her. They worked together as tentmakers. She would speak up if anything was said or done wrong. She made friends easily and was always entertaining. She was a very courageous woman and Paul even credited her with church work. Nancy closed with prayer. Shelley introduced Pat Milliken. Some of the members knew her as she is the Rural Outreach and People For a week, George Lawlor of Winnipeg, Man. visited with his cousin, Tom and Mildred Lawlor and also with Jim, Maria and family. This was a nice surprise as they had not met before. His home was in the flood but was surrounded by sandbags and was not damaged. He is the son of the late Lee Lawlor. He also helped celebrate Tom Lawlor's 80th birthday. Everyone is pleased to know that Mrs. Ethel Ball is home again after her emergency sojourn for three days in Clinton Public Hospital. May she continue to improve daily but not get too energetic. Elliott Lapp and his brother, Dick Lapp, London attended the Kincardine Salmon Derby on Saturday, May 24. They were lucky on this lucky day and caught a 12 lb. salmon. As Rev. Paul Ross was attending the annual meeting of the London Conference. The Auburn Knox United Sunday School was in charge of the Sunday, May 25 church service. Service co-ordinator of London Conference. She explained her work with groups, ecumenical and outreach but especially rural women. Mrs. Milliken is a rural woman living and working on a farm. She spoke about the change in women's roles through the years. They still help there as always but speak up when things are wrong or a change is needed. She told* of her grandmother who was a lady-in- waiting to Queen Victoria. She married a doctor and he came to America. When he came to take his wife and family to their new home he died on his way back. She came on and brought her children up in Canada. There is a window in her memory in Holmesville Church. She also told of a girl who was the oldest. Her two small brothers went out on the lake. She had a baby and a younger child to care for so could not go for them. So, she lit a lamp to guide them home and prayed. She spoke of her mother who was active but suffered a stroke and was speechless. Her memory of her is of her great strength in this time of trouble. She spoke of the various organizations of women - the WI, WMS, which is the missionary group, the WA and finally the UCW of today. She also spoke of Biblical stories such as Miriam. She became a LondesboroThe news from Compiled by June Fothergill Phone 523-4360 UCW changes meeting date The UCW worship was conducted by Yvonne, Joan Shepherd and Brenda. Crystal Hulley was thanked by Ivan Whyte. Betty Hulley gave a reading on the last concert at No. 8 Hullett. Brenda read the minutes. The treasurer's report was given and correspondence was read. The Mandate was renewed for another VOTE... leprosy patient and the tribe waitea until she was healed before proceeding on heir journey. She also spoke of the four daughters who stood up and stated their case to the congregation and won the land that was their due. Mrs. Millkin's speech was thoroughly appreciated and she was heartily thanked. Throughout the room there was a beautiful display of clothing, toys, crafts, quilts, etc. Ruth Armstrong thanked her helpers, Jean Plaetzer and Grace Cartwright, for their assistance as well as all members who had donated. It had been decided to send the quilts to the Manitoba Relief. The other gifts go to the CAS. Tina Empey thanked Ruth and her group for their excellent work. Lillian Hallam, Elva Armstrong and Margaret Bakker were called to the front. Margaret thanked Lillian for her work in the Auburn UCW. She told her that she is missed and Elva Armstrong pinned on her life membership pin. Lillian then thanked the UCW and pictures were taken of this special event. Marg spoke about the delegation from Cuba that were at Jean Bennett's, near Bayfield on May 21. 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