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NOTICEPreaching for the full summer.Cambridge, Mass. Parsonage available.Contact: C. F. Millican, Clk. Session410 Woburn St., Lexington, Mass.COLLEGE HILL WILL CELEBRATEThe College Hill Congregation willcelebrate its 75th Anniversary on July 1,1971.NOTICE OF CALLOn May 9, 1971, I moderated a callby the First Phoenix Congregation whichresulted in the unanimous election of theRev. Keith E. Copeland, now serving atFour Mile R. P. Church, near Beaver, Pa.Lester E. KilpatrickNOTICEIs there a retired minister or astudent who would like to serve the Lord inCanada? The congregation of the LochielR. P. Church would like to have someonepreach for them during the summermonths. Please write to the clerk of thesession.Wm. C. JamiesonR. R. No. 3, Box 9Dolkeith, Ontario, CanadaTHE MAIL MUST GO THROUGHRev. Ken SmithDirector of Christian EducationOnce upon a time. . .or, what hashappened to our order? If you have beenexperiencing some frustration in notreceiving your orders from the Office ofthe Board of Education and Publication,DENISON, KANSAS(Rev. Kenneth McBurney, pastor)The union Thanksgiving service waswith pictures of Palestine being shown.The Pioneers met on April 22 in thechurch basement. Clarence Wings werehosts; Vida Linton and Alice Farisprovided the entertainment; and Mrs. RuthMcCrory led the devotions.Rev. James Pennington was inDenison the evening of April 25. He gavehis personal testimony and showed slidesof Japan.Quite a number attended the concertin Topeka by the Genevans. Sandra Wingis a member of the choir.Gary McCrory and David Porterreturned safely from Viet Nam and atpresent are helping at home with the springfarm work.New lights have been installed in thechurch auditorium. New paint, paper, andcarpet will come later.Ray Knowles was taken to Stormont-Vail Hospital on May 2 for observation andtreatment.Wyman Robb spent some time in thehospital recently recovering from injuriesreceived in a fall.SYRACUSE, NEW YORK(Rev. Edward Robson, pastor)We wish to give thanks to the Lordfor the way He has worked in ourcongregation during the past weeks. Dr.and Mrs. Richard Fuller, daughter MarilynFuller, Mr. Gary Vincelette, and PaulCopeland have joined our congregationrecently. We are enjoying our fellowshiptogether.Mr. Robson is leading UpstateMedical Center's Christian MedicalSociety in their meetings each month.They are currently studying Learning to Bea Man by Rev. Kenneth Smith.Mr. and Mrs. Robson have met forheld in our church the evening ofNovember 25, with Rev. Ray Applegarth,pastor of the Union Church, bringing themessage.Our Christmas program was held inthe church the evening of December 16.Various readings, skits, and music wereenjoyed by all. An exchange of gifts for thechildren followed. The congregationpresented the McBurneys with an electricclothes dryer. Rev. Mr. McBurney hadpreviously offered each family in thecongregation a Scotch pine which he hadraised.On January 3, a big snow causedschools to be closed. This was followed byextreme cold to 20 below. On February 22,we had the worst storm in years with 10 to12 inches of snow and schools were closedagain.Our annual congregational meetingand supper were held on January 15. Thefollowing officers were elected: RalphPhillips, chairman and Annetta Knowles,re-elected secretary.Delber Braum spent some time in theKU Medical Center during the middle ofJanuary. He had knee surgery.Mrs. Sadie Chestnut spent some timein the Holton Hospital, but has returned toher home.Mrs. Elva McCrory spent a week inthe Holton Hospital in March.On March 3, a new carpet was in­weekly Bible studies with three otherwe would appreciate it if you would let uscouples for over a year now. All of theseknow. We hear reports that some persons stalled in the church basement, also new couples are Christians, concerned abouthave waited in vain to get their shipment of paint and drapes.being fruitful through their lives for thematerials, and in some cases this has A farewell was held for Miss Eleanor glory of God. A beautiful fellowship hashampered the work of the Kingdom to Faris that evening. She left for Japan the developed through these studies. They aresome extent. Where we have heard about following Monday. We praise God for her now in I Corinthians.this, we have tried to check on the improvement in health and pray for An increasing number of studentsproblem. In some cases it may have been continued recovery.from Syracuse University are worshipingour oversight. But for the past six months The World Day of Prayer meeting with us each week. It is common to see theespecially we have been giving priority to was held in the Union Church on the first two or three pews filled with youngprompt handling of orders. Thus we havediscoveredtwo other possibilities:Topeka was the speaker.divided again to meet ages and needs moreevening of March 5. Mr. Dick Ayers of people. Our evening studies have been1. In some cases we have never Those attending the Presbyterial in effectively. Adults are studying Thereceived your orders.Quinter in April were Virginia McBurney, Revelation, college and career are in2. In some cases we have shipped the Kathryn Copeland, Eleanor Phillips, Genesis, high school in the Gospel of John,materials, and yet they have never arrived. Dorothy Blackwood, and Helen Hug. and juniors are studying children of theNow when we hear of a problem, we Dorothy and Helen were the delegates. Bible.can checkit out. So if you do not hear from Our spring communion began the On the weekend of March 26, Interuswithin two weeks, send us a note to that evening of April 9 with Rev. David Pattersonassisting. A community breakfast in Syracuse. Many of our families hostedVarsity held its New York regional retreateffect. This will keep us on our toes to keeporders filled; butit will also help to pick up for the men was held the morning of April students during the weekend. Thethese "blanks" when it has been someone 10. Services continued Saturday and Syracuse I. V. students who have beenelse's fault. In this way, the mail should go Sabbath. Rev. Mr. Patterson brought attending our church asked if we wouldthrough!! 14 Thank-you for your cooperation. helpful and inspiring messages.host the Sabbath noon meal at the church.Family night was held on April 14 We enjoyed meeting COVENANTER and feeding WITNESS over 30

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