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letter one. We pray that with God'shelp the Santa.;-An?, congregation: maymove forward to greater blessings.PHOENIX; ARIZONAMr. and Mrs. Donald Crawford movedto Greensburg, Pa., near the schoolwhere Don had a position awaiting himthe first of September. A farewell dinner was given in their honor when theyreturned to Phoenix to load their furniture and sell their home. John Steele,Mrs.Crawford's brother, accompaniedthem on their trip. Our best wishes gowith them.The CYPU enjoyed a Halloween partyat the home of their sponsors, Mr. andMrs. Elmer Graham.Our fall communion was observed onNovember 20 with Mr. Lester Kilpatrickfrom Sterling assisting our pastor. Mrs.Mackey and her son Freddy joined thechurch at this time on profession offaith.The Phoenix WMS celebrated theirfifth anniversarythe 1st of November.The December meeting was held in thenew home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cox,located at 2530 E. Minnezona.The Elmer Searle family enjoyed avisit with Mrs. Searle's parents, Mr. andMrs. Kennedy from Greeley over theThanksgiving holiday.We are happy to have the Harry McElwain family from Rose Point in ourgroup. Mrs. McElwain, David and Lindaflew from Springfield, Mo., to Phoenixbecause of Linda's illness. Linda spentabout a week in the hospital but we areglad to report she is better and startedto school December 5.Mr. McElwaincame on by car and began his new jobthe same morning his daughter startedback to school.The first Sabbath eveningof themonth Dr. McElhinney is conductingservices in the Phoenix Lighthouse Rescue Mission. Several members of the congregation accompany him to help withthe singing of the Psalms.The WMS gave the Thanksgiving dinner in honor of Miss Eleanor Faris inJapan. Following the dinner the Thanksgiving Service was conducted by Dr.McElhinney. Later in the afternoon themembers of the congregation met andmade out a call to the Rev. Lester Kilpatrick. We are praying for Mr. Kilpatrick and his family as they consider thiscall.UNITED PHILADELPHIAOn Friday, November 4, the Juniorswere entertained at the parsonage. Thegames were livelyeats enjoyed by all.Our Thanksgivingand varied and theservice was heldin the parsonage with an overflow attendance. We were glad to have so many ofDecember 21, 1955our young people and their friends withus. On Thanksgiving afternoon a groupof the young people gathered at theJackson home and helped Mrs. MaryWillson celebrate her birthday by singingPsalms.a number of favorite and appropriateWe have many things to be thankfulfor. The contract for building our newchurch has been signed and work isstarting soon.Rev. Herbert Hays from Syria was thespeaker at the Women's Missionary Society Thankoffering Service on November 27. The Juniors with Mrs. McCracken also took part in this service. In theevening Mr. Hays illustrated his message with slides of the work and workers in Syria. In the afternoon a groupwent to the Hahn Nursing Home for ashort service and Psalm singing. Thisseemed to be appreciated and we are invited back.The parsonage was a busyplace thismonth. About fourteen young peoplegathered there for a party on November25 and enjoyed the fun and eats.Mr. Robert Wilson was admitted tothe hospital for possible surgery. Ourprayers go with him.We extend congratulations to CharlesJilek and Joanne McKechney on theirengagement. Charles is the son of Mrs.James Hartin.STERLING NEWSNot Only Reliefbut the gospel as wellto meet the needsof a suffering worldThat is why the National Associationof Evangelicals through its World Relief Commission provides for the distribution of relief food andclothingivith the Gospel in the language of therecipient, bringingboth physical andspiritual comfort to the needy.This is one of the ways many the N. A. E.provides for cooperative service withoutcompromise for the Bible believers inAmerica.Fill out this coupon ifyou want to know moreabout NAE's programof reliefThe Rev. Waldo Mitchel assisted atthe fall communion November 6, atwhich time Mrs. Karl Cunningham, for-and evangelization.National Association ofEvangelicals108 North Main Street,Wheaton, IllinoisPlease send me more informationon NAE's program of relief andevangelization.NameAddress , .:City & State -....i I in i I im---J415