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up,"children."memory-work projects are additionalchurch attendance has swelled to capaSabbath afternoon games, attendance and Junior society. We recommend that salecity. We welcome these students. May helps.God bless them as they continue to preCounting the cover design which maypare themselves for the work to whichbe used on missionaryGod has books,called them.there are 15 pages of Handwork Patterns.STERLING: Miss Alice Humphreysfell in her home September 25, crackingher hip. She is in the Sterling Hospital.BLOOMINGTON: Our congregationwas saddened recently by the death ofSince the book is spiral-bound it can beopened flat and these patterns traced andused repeatedly.A comprehensive Cross-index adds tothe value of the book.one of our members, Mrs. Howard Baird. Teachers, mothers, ministers, everyMrs. Baird had not been well for some one who works with children, shouldtime. She suffered a heart attack rathersuddenly on August 9 as she was prefind much help in this book. The lessonsoffered have already been used in Junparing to go to work. She was employed ior groups in Ala., Iowa, Penn., Ind.,in the Publications Department of In N. Y., Ont., and the Lord has blesseddiana University. Mrs. Baird is sur their use by bringing children to Himselfvived by her husband, her mother, Mrs.Kathrine Pleasants, one sister, Mrs. Hubert Brown, and three daughters, Mrs.through them.We are pleased with the reception ofthe book to date. The first order whichWilliam exton, Mrs. Kathryn Hrycak, Mr. Fox received was for 65 copies ! Theand Miss Jackie Baird.The Board of the AGED PEOPLE'SMusic Director of C.E.F. in the Kingston, Ont., area saw the Psalms withmotions, said: "This is something new.HOME is sorry to report the passing of Where can I get these Psalms with muMrs. Nancy Wilson Green at the Homesic? I shall order both books: theyas the result of a stroke, September 4.together. I can use them in my weeklyServices were held at the Home Septemradio programs over CKWS." The Onber 6. The Reverend Mr. Kermit Edgartario W.C.T.U. Supt. of Y.T.C. wants ahad charge of the services, and was ascopy. Also, the editor of "World Friends,"sisted by the Reverend Dr. T. C. McCanadian children's magazine.Knight, and the head of our Seminary,the Reverend Dr. Bruce Willson. TheOrder your copy of "Taught of thebody was sent to Morning Sun whereservices were held on the 7th.now :Mr. C. R. FoxLord"from209 Ninth St.Pittsburgh 22, Pa.W. M. S. DepartmentPrice, $1.10."And all thychildren shall be taught oftheMrs. Ross Latimer.Lord; and great shall be the peaceEditor,ofPrayer Hour. 1 :00 P.M. thyIsa. 54:13.MondayREPORT OF THE RECOMMENDAHave you ordered your copy ofTIONS COMMITTEE OF THE"Taught of the Lord," our new Synodicalbook of helps for leaders of children?WOMEN'S SYNODICALFollowing the theme, "Around theYour Recommendations CommitteeCalendar with your Juniors," it suggestswould respectfully submit the following:stories, object lessons, handwork, pro 1. Whereas, the Women's Synodicalgrams, etc., related to such rpecial timesas New Year's, Week of Prayer, ValentineDay, Communion and Baptism services,has been in existence 35 years and hascome to be a vital part of the Church'swork and since a record of the work ofFlag Day, Summer Camp, Birthdays,the Synodical should be preservedHalloween, Christmas, etc.through the years, we recommend that our52 lessons with suggestions for openingSynodical h'storian be appointed andand closing programs are given. In theselessons are found 13 Psalms with motionsauthorizedSynodical.to write a history of theby Mrs. D. R. Wilcox; 22 Object illustrations by Dr. D. H. Elliott, Dr. E. K. Pat2. Whereas, some of our congregationsdo not have organized Junior Societieston, Mrs. J. G. McElhinney, Mrs. M. K. and realizing the worth of the bookCarson, Mrs. Paul McCracken, etc.; 60stories and poems, including the historic"Covenanter Baptism," one of the new"Taught of the Lord" compiled by Mrs.Hayes McKelvy, we recommend that thesale and u~e of this book be promotedFlash-card stories "The Doll that Grew by Presbyterial and local Junior superand a story of Miss Metheny by intendents, and that each W.M.S. purDr. R. I. Robb.chase a copy for their Junior SuperinTemperance experiments, flannelgraph tendent and if possible take orders forand blackboard suggestions, finger plays, this book from parents where there is nothanks to Senator Langer for the courteous way in which he worked, and also toSenator R. Flanders for having introduced the Bill.7. Whereas the Radio Program "TheWay Out" is beingcarried on stations in33 states, free as a public service, werecommend that thore within listeningarea send messagesof thanks to anyradio station carrying CAM programs.8. Whereas, the Synodical has a Courtesy Committee, we recommend that allexpressions of thanks be taken care of bysaid committee.9. Whereas, realizing that all powercomes from God, we recommend that weall make regular use of the Prayer Reminder in Uniform Program, study morediligently our Standard of Efficiency,and pray without ceasing.10. Whereas, the national and localyoungpeople's conferences have playedsuch an important part in directing livesof our consecrated youth, we recommenda prayer of thanksgiving. "The Lordhath done great things for us whereof weareglad."Ps. 126:311. Whereas, the number of teen-agershas increased,we recommend that wherever a Junior High group can be organized, the W.M.S. sponsor it using Juniorstandard of efficiency.Respectfully rubmitted,Mrs. Luther McFarlandMrs. R. C. AdamsMrs. Paul D. McCracken.Ed. Note: Above report has been somewhat briefed.October 13, 1954 239