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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1975-01-15, Page 12tl CONCERN FOR CHRISTIAN EDUCATION HIGHWAY 86 LUCKNOW - PHONE 528.2034 '4 A VERY SPECIAL SPECIAL!! 2 FOR 1 SALE Thu tiday,-Iiinuary Toth-aNtr Chicken Fillet Dinner Regular $1.35 BUY 1 GET 1 FREE We are sorry for any inconvenience caused to our patrons when we 'ran out of last week's special, but the response was just more than we' expected WATCH FOR OUR OPENING AT THE WEST END OF TOWN 'ON JANUARY 30th A910,•SUNDAY TO THURSDAY 11 A.M. --MIDNIGHT FRIDAY AND SATIJRDAY 11 A.M. - 2 A.M. OIL. PAINTS and BRUSHES 10% OFF LEATHER HAND BAGS .20% OFF IMPORTED CANDIES AND CHOCOLATES 10% OFF. RIPLEY DISTRICT SCHOOL Many businesses including Agriculture.-• Manufacturing Tourism • Construction • Professional Services • Transportation • Wholesale and Retail Trades, have obtained loans from !DB to acquire land, buildings, and machinery; to increase working capital; to start a new business; and for other purposes . If you need financing for a business proposal and are unable to obtain it elsewhere on reasonable terms and conditions, perhaps !DB can help you INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BANK an IDB elp you? BILLY ELLAHI one of oepresentatives will be at The Bedford Hotel, Room ,1, 92 The Square, GODERICH 524.7337 On lumary 20, 1975 from I - 4:30 p.m. 1032 ONTARIO STREET, STRATFORD, ONTARIO NSA 6Z3 271-565.0 LtICRNOW $ENTINE14 1.4CKNOW, ONTARIO WEDNESDAY 'JANUARY ..-15__ 1971 oath Filled With Spedol Activities Decenther was a month filled with special acitivities at ' the Lueknow Christian • Reformed Chtirchi. Alg•IUAL MEgTING The bits St month began on yridaS, evening November 29 when (- the congregation held itsTatinual mein- bership meeting. Rev; Van Stemp- voort opened, the •meeting with ' seripture'reading and prayer, after' which the clerk Harty Burgsrna. presented a, short 'Slide program, Chnrch In Action"..', The presentation depicted What hap- pened -to the money which is paid for DenOtnittational Quotas (Oblig- ations). The Financial Stateinent of the 1973-1974 year ,was read by the treasurer A. Kersten; receipts were $49,398.00, disbUrsementS $48,035.00. Of 'this money $9,328.00 was collected for Denom- inational Quotas, 55,046.00 for other, above quota, Denomination causes and $640.00 for Classis Huron. Classis Huron supports a CampuS ministry at the University of Waterloo, and of Guelph, and has started a special Evangelism proj- ect at Vanastra. Mr. Kersten also presented the proposed budget for the new fiscal year, this was accepted without any dissenting vote. Other items decided upon were the renovation of the balcony, which would provide an additional 63 seats; new pew Bibles will be purchased. and: the church will continue to subscribe for. every ;/ family in the congregation, to the Denominational weekly, The Ban: ner. The membership was asked for its opinion on the matter, of- discontinuing the one service per month in 'the Duteh language.. It was later decided by Council to drop this serviee. Throughout the evening a spirit of unity was felt. This was the last • annual meeting to be' chaired by Rev. Van Sleinpvtiort as he had accepted the Call from ,the Le*, Minnesota, Christian. Reformed Church, and expected to move at the end of the year. • PARENT NIGHT - On Monday evening,. December 9, the Cadets, and Calvinettess 22 boYs and 35 girIS between the 'ages of 11 and 15, invited their •parents to a combined • meeting. 'The fellowship room . was filled to overflowing with parents and teens. Th'6 Cadets' presented their' organization's film, "A Man and a' Boy", which, gave. insight into the work of cadetting, .how 'a counselor and cadet together explore God's. Word and God's 'World'. 'The Calvinettes showed their filmstrip, "Jesus Is All The World To 'Me", Which told of questions a girl. asks, and the guidance she receives in Calvinettes. It , was especiall3i fun for the girls to see some familiar faces as some of the slides chosen for the strip came from the LucknoW group.. Participation by the ,audience was •given in the' singing Of carols and to a varied program. A group of 'boys and 'girls, held a cake• decorating contest, although a girl won the first prize, the <boys received the most points for, originality of design. . TwQ plays were presented, one a comedy, The Freneh Cabinet Mak- er; the other one a Christmas play . "No Angels, No Trumpets". A contemporary family found out that , one never knows who comes knocking at our: door. if the Innkeeper's wife had known that , the Messiah. would be born in her stable, she too might' have gladly offered her bed. Instead of 'the usual exchanging Of ChristmaS.gifts, the teens done, ed their money and were so' able to send $86.00 to Wycliffe Bible Translators" to buy 3 Cassette Players and messages to be used with their work with the Papua in New :Guinea. Several . parents canoe to the annual meeting Of the Lucknow Christian-School Society on Decem- ber 13. Concerned that their children receive little or no relig- ious training imthe day schools, the group aids the church in providing two teachers and materials to supplement its Sunday School and Catechism teaching. For this annual meeting Dr. S.. Greydanus 'of Clarkson, Ontario spoke on, the topic, - "Spend Time With Your Children". The speech . was based on the book of Proverbs. The speaker underscored the res- ponsibility,of the parents to know the world of their children, among the current problems he especially mention& was alcoholism. Wis- dom and understanding is needed to. guide Well. Wisdom is both religious.and practical. Stemming from the fear of, respect to, God comes the ability to translate faith- into action. "Train a child in the way he should go, and you may expect the definite promises God so dearly gives in Proverbs." A lively discussion followed the speech. At the close of the meeting; the two Saturday morning teachers who give instruction to the 12 to 15 year olds, A. Kersten,and A. Stadig, were presented with a gift of appreciation. '"7". SUNDAY SCHOOL CONCERT A Candlelight Christmas pro- gram was presented by the Sunday school (Saturday morning -:Bible School) children on Friday evening, December 20. The pupils entered the auditorium singing . "Glory to' God in the Highest". Mrs. .N. Peet, the superintendent, welcom- ed parents and friends and Offered opening prayer. The first part of the program'was given by the 4. 5 and 6 year olds.. who finished with bringing their '-'bearts with love aglow each child hung a -gaily decorated heart on a small evergreen tree. The older classes then. filled the large platform, and upon , heating the questions of the reader Steve Burns, took turns in speaking and singing to bring. "the Old, Old .Story". "Unto you is born this day. in the city of David. a Saviour. which is—Chrisf-the concluded. with the .fact that they now serve a Living 'Saviour and sang. "Take all of my heart, Lord' Jesus". It was then the children's turn to listen as Mrs. H. .Burgsma read. a Christmas story; "Why it could be a real Christmas for Michael". Rev. Van Stempyoott thanked all who took part in the program acid gave a closing prayer. The parents enjoyed a cup of coffee. while the pupil's went to their classrooms'where they receiv- ed gifts of a book and fruit. • SINGING There were several other activit- ies during the, week before Christ- mas: many of the groups held a dinner. others a skating party. The Calvinettes as well- as the-Christian Fellowship Group presented ' program of speaking and singing to the residents of Pinecrest Manor. The Joyful Voices part'icpated in the exceptionally good Lucknow Community Carol(ortzer.: of 1914. ALL CHINA CANDLES "POTTERY 20% OFF, 20% OFF . 20%:OFF CRAFT KITS ,/2 PRICE DANCE-A-THON On January 24 and 25, R.D.S. is 'holding a dance-a-thou. This trial will start at 8.00 p.m. on. Friday night till Saturday at 8.00 p.m. The proceeds: from this will go towards the Ripley Recreation Complex. Sponsor sheets are now available at the •school. DRAMA. The 'drama club completed its tryouts this week with Bob Camp- bell, Robert . Colquhoun, Julie ReeVes, Debbie Beard and Cathy Dore running off , with the star positions. CURLING New teams are being made up this week for this is the last week of the 1st draw. Prizes will be awarded to the winning team of the first five weeks. EXAMS Everyone is busy this week writing tests in different subjects in preparation for the final exams coming up. , They will be held on January 22, 23 and 24. The big day will be on Tuesday, the 21st when we are told what subjects we will have to write. Good Luck everybody! CRIPPLED! We have an invalid limping around the school today. Mary Ann Coiling seems to be favoring one leg.. We are hoping she will 13( better soon so she can get .back Cheerleading!! BASKETBALL The Junior Girls travelled ti Saugeen District High School ii Port Elgin only to' be defeated b! the team there. Of course we hop to come back in our game agains I Walkerton this Tuesday!