Covenanter Witness Vol. 55 - Rparchives.org

ness""It means for us all good, all grace, allglory;His Kingdom coming and on earth begun.Why should we fear to say: "His willHis righteous,His tender, loving, joyous willdone?"beAnnie Johnson FlintSANTA ANARev. Bergen Birdsall of Los Angelespresented the cause of the CaliforniaTemperance Federation on Sabbathmorning, October 16, while our pastorwas assistinggenerous offeringcommunion at Fresno. Awas lifted for temperance work. Laymen who participatedin the service were Mr. Gordon Betts,Mr. Lewis Keys, and Mr. M. J. Crockett.When Miss Jennie M. Dean broughtgreetings during the morning worshipservice on October 16, we learned of aBible Class which Miss Dean conductsfor Chinese students each Sabbath afternoon at a Presbyterian Church inSanta Barbara, where Miss Dean nowresides with her sister.Rev. Bruce Stewart came from Greeley, Colorado, to assist our pastor in theobservance of the Lord's Supper on October 30. Preparatory and Sabbath messages were helpful and Spirit-filled. Mrs.Stewart's accompanying Rev.added to our pleasurable fellowship.StewartA family night on October 31 gavefurther opportunity for visiting with theStewarts of Greeley. Rev. Stewart's colored slides showing conference scenesand family pictures were enjoyed duringour program of music and readings. Ourpastor's approaching birthday came tolight through a musical parody composed by Mrs. Nell Thompson. Mr. Gordon Betts expressed the congregation'sbirthday wishes to Rev. McFarland.Rumor has it that the birthday cardcontained good wishes in a tangibleform.MRS. MARY BERTHA McBURNEYThe Quinter congregation and Women's Missionary Society desire to express their appreciation of the life ofMrs. Mary McBurney, wife of the lateRev. G. R. McBurney who ministered toour congregation from 1899 to 1906. Shepassed to her heavenly home September14, 1955. We appreciate the quiet, effective Christian testimony she livedamong us.She was vitally interested in all thedepartments of the Women's MissionarySociety and recently was made a LifeMember."She openeth her mouth with wisdom;and in her tongue is the law of kind(Prov. 31:26).November 16, 1955MEMORIAL OF WARD J. AULDThe Board of Deacons of the Oakdale,Illinois, Congregation would record itssincere appreciation of the life and workof Ward J. Auld, who was called to hisHeavenly Home on September 1, 1955.Mr. Auld served as a member of thisBoard for many years. He was faithfulin his attendance at the meetings, interested in the welfare and progress ofthe congregation and endeavored alwaysto do his part in keeping the Churchproperty in repair. His regular attendance at the services of the Lord's Housewas evidence of his love for it and forthe Lord Jesus Christ who gave Himselffor it.MRS. ANNA CAMPBELLThe Women's Missionary Society ofHetherton Congregation wishes to paytribute to the memory of Mrs. AnnaCampbell who was called home to bewith her Heavenly Father on October10, 1955 at the age of 79 years. Shejoined the Covenanter Church in heryouth in Old Bethel Congregation andlater moved to Hetherton, Michigan,where she became a charter member ofthat congregation. She was a very faithful member at the services of both thecongregation and the Missionary Societyas long as she lived where she could attend them.She is greatly missed by her children,grandchildren, a brother and a sister anda host of friends. Funeral services wereconducted by her pastor, Rev. E. R.Hemphill, in the Hetherton church onThursday, October 13. "Blesed are thedead who die in the Lord."TOPEKA NEWSMiss Doris Irene Drennon became thebride of A 1/c Ralph Enloe in a candlelight double ring ceremony, October 22,in the First Christian Church, rented forthe occasion. Rev. Donald McClurkin officiated. Mrs. Phyllis Sholout played thenuptial music and accompanied Mrs.Robert Maine who sang "I Love YouTruly" and"Because."attended by Mrs.The bride wasRoy Ottensmeir asmatron of honor and Miss Beverly AnnPrice as bridesmaid. A 1/c Elijah Enloeattended his brother as best man. A 1/cThornley Morehead and A 1/c LonnieDeaver were ushers and candle-lighters.Patty Dick was the ring bearer. Mrs.Ernest Losey and Mrs. Richard Pricewere in charge of the reception. MissNellie Melroy presided at the guest book.The Enloes will make their home in Topeka.A Christian Leadership Seminar beginning October 25 and running weeklyfor 15 weeks is being conducted by ourpastor. We hope to be better Christiansand Leaders as a result of this course.Our communoin season is November3, 4 and 6. The messages are beingbrought to us by Rev. C. E. Caskey ofSuperior. May our spiritual life be deepened through his message and throughthis sacred season!HETHERTON NEWSHetherton friends of the former pastor and wife, Rev. and Mrs. Robert Henning, were happy when they came backfor a short visit in September. OpenHouse was held in their honor at theparsonage.Mr. and Mrs. Harold Phillips of Alpena, Michigan, are the proud parentsof a baby boy born October 4, andnamed Perry Ray. Mrs. Phillips is theformer Geraldine Brown, a member ofHetherton Congregation.Mrs. Ray Hagadorn has the sympathyof the congregation in the loss of herfather who was killed in an accident recently.Communion was held at Hetherton onOctober 23, at which time the congregation also signed the Brief Covenant.Our pastor, Rev. E. R. Hemphill broughtvery fine messages and the services werewell attended. At this time, Hethertonreceived six members into the congregation Mrs. Lizzie Gray, Mrs. JennieHemphill, and Marilyn Harrington bycertificate and Mrs. Beatrice Long, JoLeino, and Alan Hemphill by professionof faith.For six weeks previous to Communion,our pastor conducted a class on eachTuesday evening to enable the youngpeople to become better acquainted withthe principles of the church. Althoughthe Communion season has passed, theclass is being continued at the requestof the young people.Mr. and Mrs. Tom Jameson and sonJimmy of the Southfield Congregationrecently spent a day with Mr. and Mrs.Ed Roby.OUR HOMETuesday, October 4 was Donation andReception Day at the Home. Each roomwas the recipient of a vase of flowers,which the members all look forward to,and chrysanthemums and roseswereeverywhere! These are brought in byBoard members, florists who know ofOur Home and wish to contribute something to its beauty and joy, and friendsof the Home. How much our membersand friends do enjoy their beauty! Theyadd so much to the attractiveness of theHome! And the tea table is always sucha joy to behold! How the Board wishesyou could all be with us on just one, atleast, Donation and Reception Day! Ourmembers dress up in their best bib andtucker, and their joy knows no bounds335