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Mrs. Kenneth Sanderson, Miss MarjorieSanderson and MissRoberta Adams,on Saturday, September 3, in theirhome in Utica. The occasion wasa farewell visit with Kenneth andMarjorie who sailed Friday, September 9, for Latakia, Syria. Following a bountiful dinner provided in partby the Sandersons and in part bytheir guests a time of fellowship was enjoyed. During the year of furlough Mr.and Mrs. Kenneth Sanderson have spoken in many of the congregations and toother groups and have taken a numberof pictures of some of the places wheretheyhave visited and ofthe peoplewhom they have met. It was very interesting to see these pictures which wereprojected on the screen. Before separating,we had a season of praise andprayer. While we are interested in allthe mission work of the Church and inall our missionaries, it is only natural tobe more interested in one from our owngroup. Kenneth, being one of the BelleCenter boys, has endeared himself to hismanyfriends here. We will rememberthem in prayer as they continue to represent us in our Christian work in Syria.Again we thank Mr. and Mrs. Sanderson in extending this invitation tous and for the fine day of fellowshipwhich we had. The Lord bless, sustainand comfort them as they bid "Goodbye"to Kenneth and Marjorie. May theloneliness of separation be tempered bytheir joy and satisfaction in the devotedand consecrated service of their children.CENTRAL-PITTSBURGHAlthough we do not hold weekly altarcalls during our morning services, wewere privileged last Sabbath, after aninspiring message on Christian Homelife,to experience one. Through theHoly Spirit's working in response tounited prayers, results were seen. Threepersons went forward to indicate acceptance of Christ as their Saviour andare now witnessing to what Christ hasdone for them.September has been filled with manyand varied activities getting underway.The Juniors and Teenager's groups began with their new respective names,"Cadets for Christ" and "Prospectorsfor Christ"; and also meeting at thesame time on Sabbath evening is aYoung Adult Group. The Gymnasiumactivities are underway where we hopeto apply principles of Christianity to theyouth of this area. The Mother's Club,well-known fellowship to many, hasstarted its monthly meetings.Prayerand good singing are both necessary foran effective Church; so to make Wednesday night a time of helping in theOctober 19, 1955work of the Church, we have begunchoir practice after Prayer Meeting. Wedo give thanks for the real growth inthese projects as we share our personalexperiences with Christ and continue tobe encouraged by the attendance."May He who has admitted theseyoung people into halls of highest happiness richly bless them in their newlife."In a quiet family weddingat thechurch October 1, Betty Layne was married to Paul Flickenger. Our best wisheswere extended to the newlyweds. Jeremiah 32:39We were happy to have George Vogelhome this past weekend. His completeaddress is: George H. Vogel, FN 473-42-55, USS ELOKOMIN, AO-55, %FPO,New York City, N. Y. He is en route tohis point of embarkation :Norfolk, Virginia, for the Mediterranean Area.Mr. and Mrs. Evan Warfield and Mrs.Nellie Varga have transferred theirmembership to the Mars Congregation.We are sorry to lose them but are gladthey are joininga sister congregationand our best wishes in the Lord are extended.The purpose of our Adult FellowshipGroup is to build a fellowship for youngmarried couples and youngadults devoted to those ideals of personal andsocial living to which we are committedas Christians.The last Friday eveningof eachmonth has been set aside as a time for:food for thought, ideas to keepstepus inwith the times, and to have thetime of our lives. Our last meeting wasat the Bish's newly established residencein Gibsonia. To climax the evening weshared a few personal experiences of thesummer in which we saw the hand ofGod.Miss Mary Thompson arrived homefrom the West Penn Hospital and seemsto be progressing well, and we continueto pray for her complete recovery. Several have been laid aside with sicknessbut are recovering as we continue to remember them in prayer: Dr. HaroldHook is recovering from a recent heartattack; Mrs. Hofstetter from a seriousoperation;and Mrs. James McCune hasnot been so well lately."In everything give thanks, for this isthe will of God in Christ Jesus concerningyou."It's good that we have thispromise for it reminds us in our timesof joy that God is working out His plan.And it also comforts us even in sorrow.Our sympathies and prayers are extended: to Mr. and Mrs. Watson andMrs. Piper upon the death of theirbrother-in-law, Mr. Theodore See; Mrs.Andrew Mcllrath upon the death of herhusband; to Elmer Gates upon the deathof his grandmother, Mrs. Matilda S.Philip.TOPEKACongratulations to Mr. and Mrs. NedNusbaum who are the parents of a newbaby boy, Mark Emerson who arrivedon the 20th of September.Mrs. Anna Lyons underwent a cataract operation on September 23. We arepraying that the operation will be successful so that she will once again beable to find enjoyment in reading.Mr. E. H. Nusbaum has been undergoing treatment at the hospital, but hasnow returned to his home, much better.A surprise shower of household itemswas given for our pastor elect afterprayer meetingon September 29. Mr.McClurkin moved into his apartmentSeptember 30. His address is 1267 Washburn Ave., Topeka.A bridal shower was given for MissDoris Drennon on the evening of September 29 at the home of Mrs. LloydMcElroy. The happy man is Leut. RalphEnlow and the happy date October 22.Mrs. Charles Drennon was put to bedwith pneumonia September 30. At thiswriting she is making satisfactory progress. We hope she will be able to return to her duties in the Topeka HighSchool cafeteria shortly and in thechurch, and for the happy event justmentioned. Her address is 916 Saline,Topeka.Correction: The deed for our churchproperty has not as yet been officiallysigned so progress has been halted.THE MINUTES OF SYNODARE NOW READYORDER FROM C. R. FOX209 Ninth St. Pittsburgh 22, Pa.Price $1.00"Education in Cyprus"by W. W. WierCyprus is now in the newspolitically. Why is the movement for unionwith Greece being led by the church?A good time to become informedabout the Island generally geography, history, present development,with emphasis on education including the impact of the schools of theCovenanter Church.You may secure your copy of "Education in Cyprus" by writing to R. B.Weir, 74 Rossmore Ave. Bronxville 8,New York.Price now $2.50.255