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The Lucknow Sentinel, 1988-10-12, Page 6Page 6—Lucimow Sentinel Wednesday, October 12, 1988 The three afternoon units of the Lucknow United Church met in the Fellowship room on Tuesday October 4th where over 40 ladies enjoyed a luncheon of soup and sandwiches prior to the meeting. The room was decorated with a "horn of plenty" arrangement for Thanksgiving. Marion MacFarlane chaired the meeting and she gave several an- nouncements, The Thankoff,ering envelopes are to be returned at the November meeting. Each Unit presented the collection they had gathered of the Least Coin, and these were dedicated by Mrs. MacFarlane. We opened with a Harvest hymn. Jean Conlay read the Scripture. The Worship Service "Count your many Blessings" was presented by the following readers - Mary Black, Laura Hare, Jean Conley, Marion MacFarlane and Elleda Irwin. The verse and chorus of this hymn were sung between each of the readers. Edna Mac- Donald gave a reading "Having a an u heart is the reason or Thanksgiving". We sang another Thanksgving hymn and Elsie Houston was the pianist. Mrs. MacFarland gave the closing prayer. We separated for our separate unit business, Unit 3 met in the church parlour. Mrs. Bolt gave the treasurer's report. Offering was taken and dedicated. Fourteen members answered the roll call with a verse with "Thanks". The minutes were We are ready to meet THE FALL RUS H DELIVERIES - fast unloading - large storage and drying facilities - prompt payment - up to date market information FERTILIZER - 15 flotation custom fertilizer applicators - liquid or dry fertilizer = custom spraying of Round -up and other fall chemicals Call for prices SEED WHEAT - Hyland Brand Augusta and Houser - Harus and Fredrick - Monopol also available The 'Blue Tag' assures you of Certified #1 seed. For Purity, quality and top yields sow Hyland brand certified seed. The staff at W.G. Thompson & Sons Ltd. are ready and looking forward to serving you this fall. Seaforth 345-2545 Pt. Albert 529-7901 Hensall 262-2527 Ailsa Craig 293-3223 FERTILIZERS Mitchell 348-8433 Granton 225-2360 CHURCH NEWS read and approved. The collection of the Least Coin was gathered and we repeated the Least Coin prayer. Mrs. Hunter secured help and food for the Fowl Supper on October 18th. We closed the meeting with all repeating the U.C.W. Benediction. Unit 2 . On Tuesday, October 4, Units 1, 2 and 3 met in the Fellowship Room of Lucknow United Church for soup and sandwiches served by the Committee in charge. A social time was enjoyed followed by a very interesting program. Each unit then retired to their appointed area. Rollcall "something we are thankful for" was answered' by 16 members. Marion McFarlane chaired the meeting. Pennies were collected and the prayer of the Least Coin ,repeated. The collection was taken and the birth- day jar passed for two birthdays, namely, Jean McLeod and Marion McFarlane. Visits were reported and all were pleas- ed to hear that Mrs. Jardine was home from the hospital. The plans for the fowl supper were discussed. A short discussion was held on the refusal to repeat the Lord's Prayer in schools. Marion McFarlane then described a Native baptism which she had attended while on vacation. Unit 4 Unit 4 of Lucknow United Church Women met on October 4 with an atten- dance of 22. The rollcall was answered with a Proverb. The theme for the program was Thanksgiving. Mrs. Bob Campbell presid- ed, opening with a poem: The scripture was read by Mrs. Cliff Crawford. Mrs. Ken Cameron gave the meditation with Mrs. Campbell reading a poem, Happiness. Prayer by Mrs. George Whitby closed the devotions. Mrs. Gerald McFarlane gave a reading, Mother's Bible. Mrs. Campbell introduced Mrs. Jim Boyle, who had been on a holiday this past summer to the far North. The first week was spent with her sister, Mrs. John Schmidt (Margaret Salkeld) of Standard, Alberta, where they enjoyed a hiking holiday in the mountains. Mrs. Boyle, accompanied by her sister, then flew to Yellowknife, North West Ter- ritories, where they spent three days tour- ' ing the city of 11,000. They then joined a tour group flying in over the Arctic Circle to Bathurst Inlet, where they enjoyed a six day naturalist holiday. Mrs. Boyle delighted the group with her commentary and pictures, showing beautiful scenery, as well as barren land and rock, where they studied the different birds, animals and flowers. She described the weather conditions and related many experiences while hiking and sightseeing on the small islands. Mrs. Campbell expressed thanks to Mrs. Boyle and closed the program with prayer. Mrs. George McBride unit leader, presided for the business, opening with a poem. Mrs. Bob Finlay conducted the Fellowship of the Least Coin. The group formed a circle, joining hands for the prayer of dedication. Mrs. Ken Cameron gave the treasurer's report and Mrs. Crawford reported for community friendship. Mrs. Cayley reported for amnesty. The social committee requested food donations and workes for the turkey sup- per to be held on October 18. Mrs, McBride closed the meeting with prayer and a social time followed. Are you part of the human race or just a spectator? 4„,ip PaRn(IParnon Fitness In your heat you know k's right.