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The Lucknow Sentinel, 1988-03-09, Page 20LUCKNOW 528 2730 , Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday. March 9. 1988—Page 19 Easter is in the air when. UCS units gather Unit One Unit 1 of the United Church Women met March 1st at the home of Lois Waldens with an attendance of 11 members and one visitor. Laura Hare opened with the poem, Let me be a little kinder, followed by the hymn, "Lord speak to me that I may speak." The fellowship of the least coin was participated in. The minutes were read and approved, followed by the roll call, which was an act of kindness given or received. Members not present for last month's roll call paid their membership fees. Myra Gracy is to be our Thankoffering guest speaker on April 12. Anyone desiring to buy Easter eggs may do so from the C.G.I.T. The mystery jar was passed around and a penny for each inch of your waistline was donated. The next month's meeting at. Pinecrest Manor was planned for. The treasurer reported, with Jessica Hare taking the of- fering and donations for the blanket fund. The Bible Women, Leah, was given by Phyllis Morrison. Laura Hare gave a poem entitled gratitude, followed -by the scrip- ture reading by Helen Hackett on the parable of the sower. The meditation on Nothing is too good for a friend, was taken by Laura Hare. After the hymn, "Thank you Lord", Helen Hackett read a poem, The Good Neighbor in keeping with the theme, Sowing Seeds of Kindness. "Jesus calls us", was sung after which the meeting was closed with prayer. A social time followed. Unit Two Unit 2 of the United Church Women met at the Sepoy Apartments on Tuesday March 1 at 2:00 p.m. Mrs. Mary. Loth welcomed everyone. We had 10 members and seven visitors answering the roll call with Thoughts of Spring. Mrs. McFarlane opened with a poem To Morrow, and made the following an- nouncements: World's Day of Prayer Fri- day March 4 at 2; Bruce Presbyterial was on Monday, Mar. 7. Thank Offering and C.G.I.T. will again sell Easter eggs. Mrs. Hackett collected monies for the Blanket Fund, Pray for Least, Coin Offer- ing and fees. Four birthdays added funds to our birthday jar. Mrs. Stella Tilbrook read the Scripture from Isaiah 58, Verse 11. Meditation: A Prayer of Faith and we sang the hymn "Will Your Anchor Hold". The minutes were read with a correction and approved. Mrs. Hackett gave the Treasurer's Report. The Offering was taken and dedicated by Rev_ McFarlane_ Mrs. McFarlane thanked the hostess and her committee and we all repeated the benediction. The committees served a lovely lunch and a social time was enjoyed. Unit 3 Unit 3 of the Lucknow United Church Women met at the home of Mrs. August Lemoine on Tuesday, March 1. A total of 12 members were 'present for the meeting. In the absence of Mrs. Albert Cook, Mrs. Vern Hunter presided and opened with a reading entitled "What tools help us turn a house into a home". The roll call was answered with each member naming a favorite room in her home. The minutes were read and approv- ed before Mrs. Hunter gave the an- nouncements and Mrs. Bolt gave the treasurer's report. Mrs. Jardine and Mrs Dexter have March birthdays and birthday offerings were taken. Mrs. Hunter gave a missionary reading on India and we gathered the offering for the Least Coin. Mrs. Goodhue gave a reading, "Good advice on this day". Mrs. Evelyn Henderson read the scrip- ture while meditation and the prayer were given by Mrs. Hunter. Mrs. Dexter read the missionary story on how various houses are built in the Third World with mud. Several people gave their definitions of a home and also some fond memories of homes they have had. Mrs. Black followed with two readings, "Houses and Homes" and "Labour and Love". CHURCH Shirley Bolt gave a reading, "As long as there are homes" followed by Mrs. Hunter with an interesting presentation on building a home. She said it involves love, kindness, goodness, and wisdom. We closed the meeting with "Home Sweet Home" with Mrs. Edith Webster at the organ. Mrs. Black thanked the hostess and everyone who helped with the pro- gram. The UCW Benedition closed the meeting and the lucnh committee served refreshments for the social time which followed. Unit 4 The Lucknow Presbyterian Evening Auxiliary members were the guests of Unit 4 of the Lucknow United Church Women during their March 1 meeting held at the United Church. Mrs. George McBride welcomed the ladies and Mrs. Robert Finlay read the story of The Least Coin. This was followed by prayer and the collection of pennies. Mrs. Wm. Henderson of the Presbyterian Evening Auxiliary chaired the meeting and opened with a reading a prayer. A hymn was sung by all and the Devo- tions were given by Mrs. Jessie Johnston. Two lovely solos were rendered by Marion Raynard with accompaniment by Mrs. Bruce Raynard on the piano. Mrs. James Aitchison gave two in- t"resting readings followed by a piano duet by Mrs. Bert Moffat and Mrs. Henderson. The offerings were received and blessed by Miss Maudie Fisher. This was followed by the singing of another hymn. Mrs. Henderson introduced the guest speaker for the meeting, Mrs. Bill VanDerKlippe, who 'gave a most in- teresting slide presentation and talk on the work she and her husband did in the remote villages of Mexico. The couple spent some five years as missionaries in Mexico, sponsored by the. Christian Reform Church Relief Committee. They taught and helped those less fortunate with health and sanitation concerns. The meeting closed with a hymn follow- ed by prayer from Mrs. Allison Ramsay. The ladies then divided into several smaller groups for two Irish contests con- ducted by Mrs. James Boyle. Lunch and socila time followed. Generous donation to Foundation St. Helen's W.I. The March meeting of the St. Helens Womens Institute was held in the hall on Thursday afternoon beginning at one o'clock with dessert. Seven members answered the roll call with an Easter verse. In the absence of both the president and secretary - treasurer, Mrs. Leila Strutton presided and Mrs. Norma Raynard recorded the minutes. During the business a letter from the Heart and Stroke Foundation was read and the members voted to send to it a generous donation. It was also decided to send a donation of $25.00 to the Lucknow Fire Department. Mrs. Leila Strutton repor on her day at Leadership Training at East Wawanosh Conservation Area for the up- coming 4-H Project "Encounter the Out- doors". The members were pleased to learn that Mrs. Arlene Turner is to assist with the leadership. Group 5 reported on plans for the Sunshine Sister Banquet with dates of April 11 or 12 depending on the availability of the caterers. Group 2 in charge of card party on Mar. 14 and Group 3 on March 28. Group 1 is in charge of Library for March. Program and lunch were in charge of Miss Isobel Miller and Mrs. Luba Strutton. Mrs. Elaine Errington read the Minutes of Yesteryear 1975. Mr . Celia Aitchison read the topic "Easter" prepared by Mrs. Edith Cooper. It outlined the celebration of Easter by many tribes and countries. It nothd the red colour used in decorating eggs represents the sun, fire and the blood of Christ. The white used in Easter decorating is the sign of purity,' joy and light. It is thought to be unlucky not to wear something new at Easter, because it is the casting off of the old and the beginning of something new. Readings "12 Thoughts to Live By", and "Complaint" were given by Miss Isobel Miller and "Vocabulary of Spring -Time" by Mrs. Leila Strutton." The meeting closed with the singing of "0 Canada". r'. 11.1 /� _ RESIDENTIAL -AGRICULTURAL '•Hom s •Cottages •Form Buildings Aluminum and Vinyl Siding. Reptacement Windows And Doors. 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