Reformed Presbyterian Minutes of Synod 1928 - Rparchives.org

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 127
Dr. J. S. McGaw addressed the Court for ten minutes
on the work of the church.
Mrs. Agnes E. Steele read the report of the Woman's
Association, prepared by the Secretary, Mrs. Thos. H.
Martin. The report was approved, and is as follows:
REPORT OF THE REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN
WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION
To the Moderator and Members of the Synod of the Reformed
Presbyterian Church of North America.
Dear Fathers and Brethren: We respectfully present this,
the thirty-first annual report of the activities of the Home for
the Aged, which is our especial charge.
The continued goodness of Our Heavenly Father has been
very marked during the year that has just closed; for while
business, industry, and agriculture have all suffered because
of the long continued business depression, the members of the
Home have not wanted for one good thing. And altho the age
of some of the members has reached far beyond the limit set
by the Psalmist, the health of the members has been exceptionally
good. Two members, whose admission to the Home was
reported last year, remained with us but a short time and then
answered the call to come to the eternal home which Our
Lord has provided for His loved ones. The vacancies caused
by the passing of Mrs. Mary Mercer and Mrs. Araminta Morrow
have been closed by the coming into the Home of Mrs.
Bella Boggs and Mrs. Mary Sickenger.
Donation and Reception day has become an occasion that is
embraced by both old and young; Covenanters, former Covenanters,
and other friends as an opportunity to meet old acquaintances
and form new ones. The impression left by these
generous hearted friends is both agreeable and lasting.
We would impress upon members of the church and other
friends, the desirability of making frequent visits to the Home.
Many of the members have no acquaintances living in the
vicinity, and some are unable to leave the premises. To all the
members such visits are a real treat; and a treat that will be
shared by the visitor.
Those who have not had the privilege of being present
cannot realize how greatly the diversions afforded in the
way of entertainment and socials are appreciated by our members,
and it is a pleasure to record, that quite a number of
persons and organizations thus contribute to the delight of
those who are prevented from partaking in the social affairs
on the outside. The Sabbath school class taught by Mr. John
Crawford Park of the Eighth United Presbyterian Church
presented a very enjoyable entertainment at Hallowe'en. At
another time a young girl, a friend of Mrs. Ingram, delighted
the entertainment.
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