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NOTICEPacific Coast Presbytery is called tomeet at the Seattle ReformedPresbyterian Church, Wednesday,February 17, 1971, at 7:30 P.M.Seattle expects to dedicate their newbuilding on this occasion.ALLEGHENY CONGREGATIONThe months of 1970 have brought bothblessings and trials to people of Alleghenycongregation. One of the highlights of theyear was the coming of our new pastor,Paul M. Martin, to lead us. He and hisbride, the former Esther Elliott of Topeka,Kansas, arrived the first of October andare at home in the manse. They havequickly won a place in the hearts of thecongregation and we are thankful for theirconsecrated leadership.The Social Calendar during the fallmonths was unusually crowded, withPittsburgh Presbytery holding its fallmeeting in our church on October 24; aHalloween party sponsored by the SabbathSchool; the Ordination and Installationof our pastor on November 6with a lovely reception following; our fallthank offering service on Sabbathevening, November 8, with Mr. GeorgeMcEwen of Ireland as speaker; communionservices the second week ofNovember with the Rev. John H. White ofGeneva College assisting; the annualThanksgiving Day service, held this yearat the North Hills Church with our pastorbringing the message; Presbytery'sannual Psalm Sing at our church onNovember 27, under the leadership of MissCarol Spear and Miss Lynne Turk, withrefreshments following the program; andAN INVITATIONThe Denison, Kansas congregationplans to celebrate their 100thanniversary on August 7 and 8, 1971,the week end prior to Forest ParkConference.All friends and former membersand their families are encouraged toplan now to attend our celebration.our holiday party on December 30 — apotluck supper with games and moviesafterward.Last spring, Mrs. John M. Allen fellat her home, fracturing a hip. Many slowand discouraging months have followed inthe hospital, a nursing home, and later inthe home of their daughter; and at thiswriting she has returned to the hospital forfurther surgery. Our prayer is that Godwill sustain those close to her in theiranxiety, and that we may submit to Hiswill in all things.On December 16, we lost a valuedfriend and member when the Lord tookMr. Wilbur R. McWhinney. Although hewas unable to attend services at thechurch in the last months, he was faithfulat the services at the Home, where he andhis wife resided. To his loved ones we cantruly say we are glad he could be one of useven for a short time.At our fall communion, we welcomedinto our membership the Misses Rae andOsee Forsyth, residents of the R. P Home,from the Third Philadelphia congregation.Mr. Paul George is again at theUniversity of Michigan at Ann Arbor, andMiss Barbara George has returned toGeneva College. We are glad to have ourown and other college and seminarystudents fellowship with us from time totime.Rev. and Mrs. Philip W. Martin havebeen visitors at the manse, along with Mr.Bruce Martin, who is a seminary student.We also welcomed Mrs. D. Howard Elliottto our morning worship service onDecember 27. The Rev. Mr. Philip Martinpreached at the evening service.LAWRENCE, KANSAS FELLOWSHIPNovember 14, 1970 was the scene of alovely wedding in which Mr. Pete Porterand Miss Myrna Little were married. Thiswas the first wedding performed in ourchurch building and we enjoyed being apart of the lovely evening.During the fall months we have beenprivileged to have several guest speakersfor our evening study hour. Rev. M. L.McFarland has been leading us in a Biblestudy of Romans in the worship hour onSabbath evenings followed by an hourSEATTLE R. P CHURCHTO DEDICATE NEW BUILDINGThe Seattle ReformedPresbyterian Church announces thededication of a new house of worship,on Thursday, February 18, 1971.Dedication sermon will be deliveredby Rev. Lester E. Kilpatrick, D.D.,minister of the First ReformedPresbyterian Church, Phoenix,Arizona. The address of the newchurch is as follows:6554 20th Avenue, NortheastSeattle, Washington 98115Pastor: Rev. Robert McMillan.shared with guest speakers. Mr. DarrellParnell from the Washburn University ofTopeka was with us four evenings. Thistime was most interesting to all the adultgroup of our Fellowship. One evening thechildren joined with us when Mr. Parnellshared some slides of God's wonderfulcreation.Mr. Joe McFarland also of Topekacame for two weeks and shared with us onthe subject "Education — For What?"These meetings proved to be most helpfulto us.We continue to be encouraged in thework here. We know that the Lord is atwork in many ways and it is exciting to seethe results of prayer and faithful work ofthe Fellowship. We continue to have manyvisitors. Some only for a time or two butmany remain faithful and join with us toworship regularly. We pray that the Lordwill use us of the Fellowship how ever Hewants and that we will be ready to followHis leading what ever it may be.Our WMS group and the men of theFellowship meet on the second Wednesdayof each month for an evening of study.After separate study groups we meettogether for coffee and cookies and a timeof sharing. We are finding this an enjoyabletime for all that can come.We were happy to have the Dr. RalphJohnson family worship with us on twooccasions during the Thanksgiving andChristmas season. We miss having themwith us very much but are happy that theyare making new friends and contacts intheir new home in Dallas, Texas.A group of young people attended andenjoyed the Winter Conferette in Hutchinson.Also some attended Urbanawhich is sponsered by Intervarsity.Mr. and Mrs. David Huston havewelcomed into their home a new baby girl.Little Heidi Leann has two brothers,14COVENANTERWITNESS