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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.NOTICEIs 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, CanadaNOTICEThe Hebron Congregation, near Idana,Kansas, will celebrate its 100th Anniversaryon August 21 and 22, 1971. Aninvitation is extended to everyone to comeand help us celebrate this historic occasion.MR. CLAUDE L. SAYLORMr. Claude L. Saylor of the SantaAna congregation, passed from this life tohis heavenly home, on March 20, 1971, atthe age of 85. He had been a long-timeresident of Medford, Oregon, where hewas co-owner of a barber shop. Since hisretirement in 1963 he had been a residentof Santa Ana, California where he joinedthe Reformed Presbyterian Church.The congregation extends sympathyto his wife, Mrs. Mae Saylor, his daughter,Mrs. Bertha Stearns, a grandson, Dr. F. C.Stearns, two great-grandchildren, a stepdaughter and a son, Mrs. Marjorie Waitesand Mr. Robert Woodside, and a stepgrandson, Donald Waites.Mr. Saylor was a very happyChristian and a good friend to all whoknew him. He was a faithful attendant inthe Sabbath school and church services.His presence will be much missed.The closing words of Psalm 17 are afitting tribute to the life of Mr. ClaudeSaylor: "As for me, I will behold thy face inElder Samuel R. Marshall, on April 28,1971. Mr. Marshall was our faithful Clerkof Session and member for many years. Hewas hospitalized on April 10, following aheart attack; he was in the coronary unitabout eight days and then returned homeon April 26. He was apparently making agood recovery but on April 28, about 7:00A.M., he passed away quietly in his sleep athis home.Mr. Marshall leaves his wife,Margaret; two sons, Kenneth and Gordonand their families; two sisters, MissKathryn Marshall and Mrs. AnnabelleAtchison.Mrs. Marshall and her son, Kenneth,are at present in Iowa where the remainswill be interred.IOWA WOMEN'SPRESBYTERIAL CONVENTIONThe eighty-first annual convention ofthe Iowa Women's Presbyterial MissionarySociety was called to order, on April 14,1971, at the Reformed Presbyterian churchin Washington, Iowa. Dr. G. M. Robb ledthe morning devotions using the themefrom John 14:6, "Jesus Christ — the Way."Mrs. T. E. Cummings, presbyterialpresident, gave a thoughtful andchallenging message to the women. Mrs.Ralph Wilson, Washington, welcomed usand Mrs. David Armstrong, Morning Sun,responded. We were privileged to heargreetings from the Synodical president,Mrs. Kermit Edgar. Rev. and Mrs. MelvilleMartin brought us word of the Home andits members.We were reminded of the workaccomplished this past year and challengedto meet the goals for the new year as thesuperintendents gave their recommendations.New officers and superintendentselected are as follows: Mrs. Ralph Howell,president; Mrs. Basil McBee, vicepresident; Mrs. Robert McCracken,recording secretary; Mrs. WylieKilpatrick, corresponding secretary; Mrs.Bert Gregory, treasurer; Mrs. G. M. Robb,foreign missions; Mrs. Ralph Wilson,Washington, home missions; Mrs. EdwardRice, Jr., literature and missions; Mrs.Ralph McDonald, temperance; Mrs. JohnSkubal, thank offering; Mrs. Williamrighteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I Baird, young women's; and Mrs. Ivaawake, with thy likeness."McElhinney, historian and librarian.Mrs. Robert McCracken led theSAMUEL R. MARSHALLafternoon devotionals on "Jesus Christ —The Los Angeles congregation has the Truth." Then she directed foursustained a great loss in the passing of discussion groups that considered ways to14present the Truth, according to God'sWord. Group spokesmen then shared ideaswith all of the women.The highlight of the afternoon andevening meetings was the messagesbrought to us by Rev. James Pennington.Mrs. William Cosgrove led in prayer forour home missions and Mrs. G. M. Robb,Mrs. Maurice Hutcheson and Mrs. RobertBaird for our foreign missions.Rev. Ray Blair led our thoughts to"Jesus Christ — the Life" for our eveningdevotions. Rev. Robert McCracken offeredthe dedicatory prayer following theintroduction of the new officers and ourconvention closed with the benediction byRev. Ray Blair.MIDWEST WOMEN'SPRESBYTERIAL CONVENTIONThe fifty-fourth annual Conventionof the Midwest Presbyterial (formerlyKansas Presbyterial) Women's MissionarySociety of the Reformed PresbyterianChurch met at the Quinter, KansasChurch, April 6-7, 1971. "Jehovah, OurCovenant God" was the Conventiontheme, using Jeremiah 50:5b as the versef"Come, and let us join ourselves to theLord in a perpetual covenant that shall notbe f<strong>org</strong>otten." Mrs. Wilber Wilkeycheerfully led us in each Psalm session withthe Convention Psalm 25:7-12, page 59.The officers were Mrs. Waldo Stevenson,president; Mrs. Clyde Goodin, first vicepresident; Mrs. John Scott, second vicepresident and program chairman; Mrs.Kenneth McBurney, recording secretary;Mrs. James Humphreys, correspondingsecretary; Mrs. W. O. Martin, treasurer;Mrs. John O'Neill, assistant treasurer. Mrs.Max Mann was in charge of the CourtesyCommittee. All the Quinter womenworked hard to provide all our needs andmake us feel welcome. We thank them.Mrs. Waldo Stevenson ably presidedover all the sessions. Mrs. John O'Neillled the prayer room services each day,with many participating. Mrs. RaymondHemphill, assisted by Mrs. Will Dunn, gavewell-prepared, informative, and spirituallydeep Bible studies about Jehovah and Hisrelationships to us, including "Jehovah:Will Provide; Our Peace; Our Banner;That Sanctifieth You; Our Righteousness;and Jehovah Is There." Lively discussiongroups followed, led by able women.SHARON ANNIVERSARYSharon Congregation is expectingmany of you to attend the 125th anniversaryobservance on July 17 and 18.If you will be coming to this area byplane or train, Mr. and Mrs. MilfordHays or Mr. and Mrs. Earl Berry (bothMorning Sun addresses) will arrange tomeet you and take you to your host andhostess.COVENANTERWITNESS

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