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8,000.00GREELEY: Mr. J. Clyde Dunn andMr. Roland R. Snair were ordained andinstalled elders of the Greeley Congregation on Sabbath evening, November21. Our pastor conducted the service;Mr. A. A. Carson gave the Charge to theElders, and Mr. E. R. Keys gave theCharge to the congregation. We trust thatyou will join us in our prayer that Godmay richly bless these men in their service for Christ and for His Church.OLATHE: We were glad to have MissCatherine Vos worship with us on twoconsecutive SabbathsNovember 14 and21. She visited in the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Milligan.to have Miss Orlena Lynn with us forourThankoffering Service on November 14. It was a real blessing to hearof the Scriptural work which our missionaries are carrying on in Japan. Itis also very satisfying to learn that sucha work does produce fruit.ORLANDO: We are glad to reportthat Alvin Smith Jr. is improving verynicely from an appendectomy operationwhich he underwent the night beforeThanksgiving. I am sure he realized hewas thankful for once for losing something.CENTRAL-PITTSBURGH: A babygirl was born to Mr. and Mrs. RayVarga on October 5. Joan and Adelewere very happy to welcome Little AnnMary, and they hope Daddya houseful of girls.SPARTA:won't mindThe parsonage has beenreceiving much attention and care lately.The kitchen has undergone a completeremodeling which includes metal cabinets and an electric sink with dishwasher and garbage disposal! What ajoy now to prepare the meals! The backporch has been enlarged and enclosed,and other improvements have beenmade.We thank the Lord and Hispeople for all this which contributesmuch to the convenience and comfortof the occupants of the parsonage.John and Marion McMillanFRESNO: The Bible School Councilmet at the church on Tuesday, November 23, in the evening. Theymeet regu-CENTRAL-PITTSBURGH: PittsburghPresbytery met in this church on Tuesday, October 12, at 10 a.m. with Mr.K. M. Young, Sr., as our delegate.Lunch and dinner were served by thewomen of the Church. The evening conference on "Continuing the Church inPittsburgh Presbytery" concluded thediscussions for the day.THIRD PHILADELPHIA:Practicaland inspiring messages were given usduring the month of November by ourpastor, Rev. George W. Price, whochose all his sermon-texts from TheWord as revealed in Isaiah. We aregrateful that interest and attendanceat the mid-week prayer meeting continues. The Christmas program will begiven on December 27.BELLE CENTER, OHIO: On Sabbathevening, November 7, Mrs. J. Roy Templeton brought their radio to the churchand those present had the privilege tohear the message"Liquor a Curse toAmerica"by the Rev. Sam Morris, "TheVoice of Temperance." After the message the group decided to send moneyto help Rev. Morris meet the expensesof this coast to coast N.B.C Broadcast.CENTRAL-PITTSBURGH: Fall activities got underway in October. Thegymnasium, which offers a wonderfulway to help bring the principles ofChristianity applied to this city, isunder the leadership ofGene Vogel.Prayer and good singing are both necessary for an effective Church;make Wednesday night a time for helpso toing in the work of the Church, webegan Choir Practice after Prayer Meeting under the leadership of our precentor, Mr. Lavern Bish.WHITE LAKE: We were very happyDecember }5, 1954BAD NEWSContributions to the Budget ofThe Reformed Presbyterian Churchof North AmericaSeptember 1, 1954 December 1, 1954Amount of Budget set by Synod $110,015.00Amount raised to December 1, 1954 49,244.81Amount raised to December 1, 1953 56,043.76Behind last Year December 1, 1954 6,798.95WHAT IS THE ANSWERDepartments to Receive Received to Dec. 1, 1954Foreign Missions i $27,000.00 $10,800.00Home Missions 9,000.00 3,600.00Southern Mission none 1,991.94Indian Mission 1,800.00 720.00Kentucky Mission 6,300.00 3,940.26Home Mission Sect. 3,625.00 1,450.00Young People's Sect. 225.00 90.00Woman's Association 4,500.00 1,800.00Theological Seminary 9,000.00 3,600.00Students Aid 1,800.00 720.00Ministerial Relief 9,900.00 3,960.00Widows & Orphans 2,700.00 1,080.00Geneva College 14,400.00 5,760.00Covenanter Witness ^_Pfd. claim 5,000.00Witness Committee 10,800.00 4,320.00Christian Education 450.00 180.00Miscellaneous Account 425.00 170.00Nat. Association of Evang. 90.00 36.00110,015.00 49,218.10The following Departments are OVERDRAWN.Theological Seminary $2,167.11Witness Committee 7,402.82Ministerial Relief 2,547.19Indian Mission 744.54Home Mission Sect. 357.6313,219.29Chester R. Fox TREAS.381