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CHANGE OF ADDRESSSynod's Board of TrusteesLouis D. Hutmire, Treasurer7418 Penn AvenuePittsburgh, Pa. 15208Office Phone - 412-731-1177CHANGE OF ADDRESSUnion congregation, Mars, Pa.:A1C Robert E. MitchellFR 201404728CMR Box 51666217 SupplyAPO San Francisco 96319FEBRUARY HONOR ROLLSubscriptions from thesecongregations were received on or beforeFebruary 1: Hot Springs, Rimersburg,Walton.MRS. MARY McCLELLANDThe Kansas City Women'sMissionary Society wishes to pay lovingtribute to Mrs. Mary McClelland, who wascalled Home in December, 1970.She was a member of our society andcongregation for many years. When sheand Mr. McClelland moved to the WestCoast, she kept in touch through lettersand contributions.Mrs. McClelland was the mother ofeight children, the youngest of whom wasMrs. Verd Dunn. She believed in prayerand testified to its blessing and use in herown life. She gave to the Lord's work aslong as she lived. She was deeply impressedby Isaiah 6:8: "Whom shall I send,and who will go for us? Then said I, Heream I; send me." She tried to fulfill thatverse by witnessing to shut-ins and takingsermon tapes to them."Precious in the sight of the Lord isthe death of His saints" (Ps. 116:15).SOUTHFIELD(Rev. John O. Edgar. D.D., Pastor)The annual congregational meetingwas held on January 22. The officerselected for 1971 were Chairman, Mr.Edmund Robb; Secretary, Mrs. RalphShell; Corresponding Secretary, Mrs.John Edgar; Treasurer, Mr. RaymondStevenson.The Sabbath School officers for thecurrent year are Superintendent, Mrs.Raymond Stevenson; Junior Superintendent,Mrs. John Edgar; Secretary,Mrs. Edmund Robb; Treasurer, Mr.Joseph Baumgartner.A reading contest for the JuniorSabbath School is being held for eightweeks under the sponsorship of thelibrarian, Miss Carolyn Baumgartner.Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Smith became theparents of a baby boy, Michael Joseph, onJanuary 19. Jeffrey and Mark are veryhappy about a new brother.On January 28, a baby boy was bornto Mr. and Mrs. James McDonald. Hisname is Ted Michael. He has a brotherCharles and a sister Gloria.Mr. and Mrs. Jay Laster anddaughter Elayne were in a head-on autoaccident on New Years Day which resultedin injuries for all of them. Elayne washospitalized for about a week, and Mrs.Laster is still in the hospital on February 1.She underwent back surgery on January 27and everyone is praying for her completerecovery. We thank God for spared lives inthis serious accident.Miss Linda Stevenson, daughter ofMr. and Mrs. Raymond Stevenson, isdoing social work in Army hospitals in andaround Heidelberg, Germany. She is enjoyingher travels in various parts of thecountry.Mr. Joseph McGaw is spending thewinter months in Florida.Officers of the Women's MissionarySociety for 1971 are President, Mrs. BruceAdams; Vice President, Mrs. John Edgar;Recording Secretary, Mrs. MildredBeardslee; Corresponding Secretary, Mrs.Richard Dale; Treasurer, Mrs. FloraAbbott.The congregation is looking forwardto the Genevans' Concert on March 26when they will make their first stop atSouthfield while on a western tour.Dr. John 0. Edgar representedGeneva College at the Inauguration of Dr.Andrew Bandstra as Professor of NewTestament at Calvin TheologicalSeminary in Grand Rapids on January 28.GREELEY, COLORADO(Rev. E. Raymond Hemphill, Pastor)Area fellowship meetings were held,December 9, at the Wylie Kennedy and theClyde Dunn homes.The Junior Highs had a Christmasparty at the home of Debbie Garcia, onDecember 16, while the Senior Highsdecorated the church for Christmas.On December 18, Miss Sue Halburwas married to Tim Mitchell, son of Mr.and Mrs. Wm. Mitchell. A severe snowstorm the same day kept many guests athome, but we all join in wishing them realhappiness in their life together.The Sabbath School Christmasprogram, on December 21, was well attendedby children and parents.The young people were entertained atdinner at the parsonage, December 29.Guests during the holiday seasonincluded the Ray Wilcoxes, RobertWuthnows, Dick Garbers, Deane Carsons,Mrs. Kathryn Wuthnow, Misses SharonAlexander and Kathy Lee.The outside entrance to the churchbasement has been completed.A New Years Eve dinner and gamesat the church was well attended.Church on January 3 was cancelledbecause of a severe snow storm.Four Week of Prayer services inbelow zero temperature were held at thehomes of Wilner Lowe, Roy Carsons,Walter Bailey, and Philip Kennedy.The annual congregational meetingwas held, January 13.Christian Education officers for 1971are General Superintendent—PhyllisEvans; Adult Superintendent—EdwinKeys; Adult Assistant—Herbert Gilchrist,Youth Superintendent—Jennie Hemphill;Youth Assistant—Elayne Moore; JuniorSuperintendent—Lee Mitchell; JuniorAssistant—Freida Willcox; Secretary andLibrarian—Geneva Elliott; Treasurer-Glen Willcox; Cradle Roll Superintendent—MildredAlexander; HomePRE SYNODIC CONFERENCEFor Reformed PresbyterianMinisters and EldersTHEME: "The Kingdom of God-June 10-12, 1971GENEVA COLLEGEHousing in air-conditioned apartments,with swimming pool. Time for informaldiscussion, relaxation and recreation.Sponsored by the Bible Department ofGeneva CollegePLAN NOW TO ATTEND!FEBRUARY 24, 1971 13