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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1975-01-29, Page 10SUBSCRIPTION TO. HE LUCKNOW„ SENTINEL LUCKNOW CHRISTIAN. REFORMED CHURCH SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2 • COMMUNION SUNDAY Services at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. conducted by Rev. De.rk- sen, Guelph. Listen to the ' Back to God Hour Message of Today CHOK Sarnia, 8:30 a.m. Radio dial 1070 CFOS Owen Sound, 1:30 p.m. Radio dial 560 MONUMENTS For sound counsel and a fair price on a monument correctly designed from quality material, rely on SKELTON MEMORIALS Pat O'Haga.n, Prop, ESTABLISHED OVER. SIXTY YEARS WALKERTON PHONE 8814234. ONTARIO', .• WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2f, 1975 THE LuacHow SENTINEL, 11.1JCICNOW, ONTARIO Annual Meeting Held At Ashfield Presbyterian Church Last Week The annual meeting of the congregation Of Ashfield Presby-' terian church was held in the Sunday school room•of the church on Thursday, January '23rd at 2 Rev. James Weir, Interim Mod- erator of Kincardine, presided and opened the meeting, by scripture reading from Isaiah 49 with the theme, "Be servants of God and missionaries to the people", fol- lowed by prayer. Minutes of the last annual meeting were read by the secret- ary, Mrs. Henry MacKenzie. A motion was moved to have the budget allocation be $900.00 for 19752 The three managers, Duncan Fairish, Jack MacKenzie and Jim West were re-elected for a three year term. Bill Ross, clerk of session, submitted the following report: the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was held four times; the Sacrament of Baptism was administered to four children; three joined the church by certificate. There were three weddings. The church's 126th anniversary was celebrated in June with Rev. Weir as guest speaker. The Sabbath School was reporte,,d on by Mrs. Warren Wylds. There are forty-three 'children on the attend- ance roll. All the secretaries and financial secretary reported a very successful year. The members who serve on the Session are as follows: Clerk of Session, Bill Ross; Gordon Robb, Duncan Allan, Earl Howes, Ewan MacLean, Grant Fairish, Finlay MacDonald, Duncan Simpson. , The members who serve on Board of Managers are as follows: Duncan Farrish, Jack MacKenzie, Jim West, Mrs. Donald Simpson, Mrs. Allan MacDonald, George Moncrief, Duncan Allan, Jim Mac- Kenzie and Mrs. Stuart MaLennan. Rev. Weir expressed thanks to the caretaker Mrs. Richard West, the Budget and Financial Secret- ary, Mrs. Ewan MacLean, Church organist Mrs. Duncan Simpson and to all who carry on the work in Ashfield Presbyterian Church to make a successful year. The meeting closed with prayer: Church Annual ..Hekt:Thuisdalif: The annual congregational meet- ing of Lucknow Presbyterian Church was held in the Church Hall on Thursday, January 23 at 8 plm. The meeting, was opened with prayer. Rev. Glenn Noble was appointed chairman and Tony Johnstone, secretary. Reports from ' the Session, the Sunday School, the Board of Managers,' the Women's Missionary Society, the CGIT and the financial statements Were received and considered., The Board of Managers has had considerable work in the planning and oversight of repairs to the Church Tower. , There are eight girls from the Presbyterian Church involved in the CGIT. group. , Several members of the Wom- en's Missionary Society received special recognition in their report. Miss Nellie Malcolm received a life `membership pin. Mrs. Noble Johnston and Miss Margaret Mal- colm received a life membership certificate. Mrs. Morgan Hender- son was made an Honorary Life Member of the Maitland; resbyter- ial and receivedm membership pin. Mrs. James Smith received an Honorary Life Membership. Certif- icate and pin. After the reports were adopted, the Trustees: Gordon Fisher, Vird- en Mowbray, James R. Henderson and Wallace Wilson were re- . appointed. Mrs. George McInnes and Tony Johnstone were re- instated as Envelope Secretary and Church Treasurer respectively. William Ross and Max Bushell were appointed to the Board of Managers for a • three year term. The meeting closed with prayer by the chairman. Evening Auxiliary The Evening Auxiliary, of the Lucknow 'Presbyterian Church held their January meeting .in the fellowship room of the church. Mrs. Virden Mowbray, presid- ent, in charge opened the meeting with the hymn "Standing at the Portal" followed by prayer by Mrs. Mowbray. The minutes of the last meeting were read and correspondence was 'dealt with. The group agreed to sponsor ,our adopted boy for another year.. An invitation from the ladies of St. Andrew's Presby- terian in Wingharn to be their guests at a display .of Centennial banners, was read. Mrs. Frank Hawthorne gave the worship service. Mrs. Donalda Scott and Miss Mary Ellen HaVen played a driet on the piano. The topic from the study book • "Unknown Country" was given by Mrs. Ena Henderson. Mrs. James Little gave a report of the Presbyterial held in Walker- ton on Monday, January 20. Mrs. Wm. Ross gaVe a summary of the Glad Tidings for January. Hymn 95 was sung followed by a closing prayer. A social hour was held with Mrs. Donalda Scott and Mrs. Lloyd MOffit in charge. One in every seven adults suffers some physical disability. One million \in Ontario alone. Support the March of Dimes Ability Fund so that it can continue to provide service to make life better for the handicapped. Hear Reports At Church Annual Meeting On Sunday The annual congregational meet- ing of , the Lucknow United Church was held following the Sunday morning service at the church. Rev. Doug Kaufman acted as chairman. The meeting followed a pot luck lunch. Elected to the Board of Stewards for a five 'year term. were Jack Treleaven and Gerald Priestap, Session members elected for a five , year period include Mrs. George Newbold, Mrs. Bert Alton, Walter Dexter, Mel Morrison, Andy Ritchie and Stuart Reavie. Total church membership is 473, of which '369 are resident. Households under pastoral care are 238 and persons under pastoral care are 653. Memorials, bequests and special gift to the church during the year included a bequest of $1000 towards remodelling• the front entrance of the church from Mrs. Norma Anderson; a bequest of $100 from Mrs. Janet Mills to the general fund; a memorial stained glass window hi the' front entrance in memory_of Mrs. Norma Ander- son by her husband W. B. Anderson;• a gift of two front doors from the United Church Women from bequest of Miss Elizabeth Murdie; a gift of library table to church parlour from U.C.W. from bequest of Miss Susan Gibson. Reports were heard from all divisions of church work, from the Pastor, the United Church Women, Sunday School, Canadian Girls in Training, Youth Group, Choir, Mission and Service Fund and Church Treasurer. During the year a major renova-' tion program was carried out at the front of the chtirch when a new entrance was constructed. Church treasurer is. Clarence Greer.. Mel Morrison is recording secretary. Ernest Ackert is Clerk of session and Jack Treleaven is chairman of the committee of stewards. Mrs. Mildred Cameron is secretary of the committee of stewards and Mrs. Marie Greer is envelope secretary. Board of Trustees are Gordon. Morrison, chairman; A. E. McKim and W. B. Anderson. Lucknow Presbyterian Church Rev. Gleam Nobk, Minister Phone 528-2740 FEBRUARY 2nd 10:00 'A.M. Sunday School 11:00 a.m, Morning Worship Whitechiirch WMS WHITECHURCH NEWS Whitechurch Women's Mission- ary Society held their meeting January 22 at ,2 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Wallace Milligan. The president Mrs. Bill Rintoul gave the call to worship, a New Year's Thoiight, followed ' by a hymn. Mrs. Gordon. Rintoul' gave a New Year's prayer. Mrs. Rintoul extended a warm welcome to all and thanked the program committee for their work. The scripture was read by Mrs. Gordon Rintoul and Mrs. Bill Puidon gave the meditation "A New Year Adventure- of Faith". Mrs. Wallafe Conn gave a New Year's reading. The roll call was answered by 16 giving a New Year's verse and little Brian Ross was present. Thanks for cards was received from Misses Anne and Mary Laidlaw. An invitation was received from Wing- ham to be guests) to see the Centennial Banners February 25, 27. They have 34 banners chosen from 300 on display. The allocation for this year is $300. Mrs. Victor Emerson was appointed to write historical items arid send to Mrs. Henry MacKen- zie or the assistant Mrs. Gordon Wall. The World Day of Prayer is the first Friday in March, when the Presbyterian group will be respon- sible for the speaker. Nominating committee for 1975 is Mrs. Dawson Craig. Mrs. V.. Emerson and Mrs. John de Boer. The program committee is Mrs. Wesley Tiffin,. Mrs. Wallace Milli- gan and Mrs. Bill Rintoul. • The W . M. S purchased books to be used by the C.O.C. leaders, The February meeting will be' held' at the home of Mrs. Wesley Tiffin.. The offering was received by Brian Ross and dedicated' by MrS. Wallace Conn. It was decided to , purchase gifts for those who have moved from the comniunity. Mrs. Victor Emerson gave a New Year's reading. Mrs. Elroy Laidlaw gave the topic "New Years". The old year is now a memory. The first of the year is the ne to start ?afresh, as we have much to do and to know what we shall do with the New Year. During lives there comes times when the Valley of Shadow must be travelled' as our Saviour knew He had to travel through the Valley Of Shadows, and she closed with a New Year's poem. Mrs. Don Ross gave a reading, A New Year Lies Ahead. Mrs. Wes- ley Tiffin closed the .meeting with prayer. The Ladies Aid meeting was held with Brian Ross receiving the collection. 'Mrs. Milligan then presented the society with two- boxes of samples of suit patches and a discussion followed on how to use 'them. Grace was sung. The hostess served lunch and a social time was enjoyed by all. Help your Heart... Help your Heart Fund LUCKNOW UNITED 'CHURCH Rev, Doug Kaufman MInliter FEBRUARY 2nd 10 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. Morning Worship DUNGANNON CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP (MENNONITE) Ord* Gingrich, Pastor SERVICES 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 alt. Morning Worship EVERYONE WELCOME •