Covenanter Witness Vol. 53 - Rparchives.org

President, Joyce Chestnut; V. President, FRESNO : The wedding of Jim CopeNovember 3, 1954Jim Copeland; Secretary, Jean Gouge,Treasurer, Lois Copeland. They decidedto meet every third Friday of everyland and Virginia Ross took place atthe church on Septmeber 25. AnnettaFisher sang two songs. They traveledsecond month. At this meeting games North for a vacation. Following thewere played, refreshments and fun wereenjoyed by all.OLATHE: The wedding of Kathrynceremony a reception was held in thechurch basement.OLATHE : The September meeting ofEnright and Delmer Reynolds took the Y.W.M.S. was held at the home ofplace September 18 at the manse. There Mrs. Charles McBurney, preceded by awere 17 present, most of whom were picnic supper. The devotional periodrelatives, to witness the ceremony which was conducted by Mrs. Kenneth Gilwas followed by a reception at the ford, and Mrs. Patty May reviewed amanse.FRESNO : On October 17 in the evenchapter from our Mission Study book.After the meeting a surprise "handkershower"chief was given for Marthaing Lisc, Milton Harrington preached.and Anna Hutcheson who were to leaveOn October 20 a church supper, afterfor college shortly.which an illustrated talk on KentuckyMission with colored slides shown andINSTALLATION OFexplained by Mr. Harrington, whichREV. F. F. READEall enjoyed very much.OLATHE : We were delighted to haveSt. Lawrence Presbytery met in theAlmonte Church on Tuesday evening,Oreta Everett in our midst for a fewOctober 19, to install the Rev. F. F.days, the latter part of August. OretaReade as pastor of the Almonte congrehad been living in Portland, Oregon,gation in the signing of the Covenant.for the past several years and was onThe Rev. R. H. McKelvy, acting Modher way, eventually, to Ottawa, Canada,erator, determined that the congregationwhere she is now located. Oreta andher mother Mrs. Mary Everett drovefrom Olathe to Philadelphia, Pa., to visitMrs. Margaret Everett, and to see Mrs.Everett's new grandson. Oreta is aboutfifty miles from the Almonte CovenanterChurch where she worships each Sabbath. Fred May joined our church onprofession of faith. We welcome him inour midst.OLATHE: Edgar Moore showed hisand the pastor-elect assented to the calland its acceptance. The pastor-elect having answered the queries in a satisfactory manner, Presbytery proceeded withthe installation.The installation prayer was offered byDr. G. M. Robb. The Rev. R. H. McKelvy addressed the newly installed paster. Dr. G. M. Robb gave the address tothe congregation. The Rev. F. F. Readesigned the Terms of Communion, andpictures of his trip to the Caribbeanthe right hand of fellowship was exat a congregational Party, Wednesdaytended to him by the members of thenight. September 29 after prayer meetPresbytery and by the congregation.The Almonte congregation then preing. The colored slides were beautifulpared forand the narrator was very interesting.signing of the Covenant.Dr. G. M. Robb spoke on "Covenant ObRefreshments were served at the close.ligations,"the Rev. F. F. Reade on "TheWe were happy to have Mr. and Mrs.Challenge of Covenanting," and the Rev.Richard McAllister from Topeka, whoR. H.were visiting in the home of Mrs. Maggie McKelvyon "The Spirit in WhichWe should Covenant." The Rev. F. F.Rogers, present with us on this occasion.Reade read the Covenant as the AlmonteTHE SEMINARY: The Fall series ofcongregation raised their hands and sworestudent preaching will be heard in twoBeaver Falls churches. November 3rd atto the Covenant bond. After an addressCollege Hill Congregation, 7:30 P. M. by Dr. G. M. Robb on "Covenant Keeping,"the members of the congregationDonald McClurkin, Glenn McFarland,came forward and signed their names.Paul Robb, and Donald Felker willThe benediction was pronouncedpreach. November 10th at Eastvale Conbythe Rev. James Ritchie, pastor of thegregation, 7:30 P. M. Robert Fullerton,Almonte Presbyterian Church.Raymond Joseph, Robert McCracken,St. Lawrenceand Armour McFarland Presbytery met the folwill preach.A cordial invitation is lowing day for its usual transaction ofgiven to all thosebusiness.in Following the morning meeting,this area to plan to attend thesethe Almonte people provided a bountiservices.ful and delicious dinner at the manse.QUINTER A girl Marilyn Ruth wasborn to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bales atQuinter Hospital, October 1, 1954. Mrs.The delegates to Presbyteryreturned totheir homes amply reminded of the finehospitality of the Almonte people.Bales is the former Jewell Mann. Marilyn's grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. FRESNO: On October 17 Miss EleanorJoe L. Mann.Faris was our Thankofferingspeaker atour morning service. She gave her testimony and some experiences during herfour year term in Cyprus. Also expressedher thankfulness to the Lord for Hisguiding and leading in her life.QUINTER: Our Thank offering washeld September 27.Miss Orlena Lynnwas our speaker. Refreshments wereserved at the close of the meeting. Wethe difenjoyed her fellowship and seeingferent articles of work she had with her.TOPEKA: The Topeka congregationwishes to publiclythank the Eskridgecongregation for the privilege of joiningwith them in the morning services onOctober 3. After a joint Sabbath School,Rev. Joseph Caskey preached an excellent sermon. During the intermission,Sue Robb and Elmer Graham directed aPsalm sing, which was followed by whatEskridge called lunch, Topeka called itScalloped chicken dinner with all thetrimmings. After ashort interval thetwo congregations united in groups forPrayer circle, Blue Banner group, C.Y.P.U.and Junior. Topeka congregationreturned home feeling the dayable both as worshipEskridge served seventymeal.was profitand fellowship.at the noonFRESNO: October 24 was Baptismday. Children baptized were Paul William son of Don and Jean Gouge, Connie Sue daughter of Don and JoyceChestnut, and Ileen Wagner daughter ofNorma Wagner.OLATHE: We observed the "NationalCall to Prayer" by President EisenhowerWednesday night, September 22. CharlesMcBurney led in a very helpful PrayerMeeting.GENEVA: Some interested facts aboutour Communion. We had 137 communicants, 97 of which were members of ourown congregation. There were 21 Collegestudents and 11 others who are membersof other Covenanter Congregations butworship regularly with us. Besides thesethere were eight ministers. This is a goodrecord.THIRD PHILADELPHIA: Our FallCommunion was held on Sabbath, October 17 with Mr. Gene Spear assisting.Mr. Spear gave us some very searchingmessages on Thursday evening and onSabbath morning and evening. The Friday evening service was cancelled dueto the Hurricane Hazel. The attendancewas good at all services, with six members braving the storm on Friday nightand showing up at the church.GENEVA: Miss Adella Lawson, ourprecentor, has during the past two years,directed the work of the Beaver CountySabbath School Association. She presided at their Annual Convention held the287