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The Acton Free Press Wednesday February Knox addition turned down close vote at annual meeting The annual meeting of the congregation of Knox Presbyterian church was preceded by a congregational dinner on Wednesday February Over attended Most important discussion concerned the presentation by the building committee of three alternative additions to the church at various costs The first alternative Involving a larger building and consequently larger cost was rejected by a vote of the meeting The second alternative was rejected by a very close vote The third alternative was not voted upon but it will receive consideration with any new- proposals that the building committee may present to the congregation at a later meeting Elections held Sleeted to the board of managers Tor a three year term were Herb Ken Hodgson BUI Nelles George Wallace Emle Gray and Cat Mclntyre Auditors named for the coming year were Jim Herb Ritchie Bob Parker and Ralph 556 members The session reported church membership of an increase of During the Rev A McKenzie officiated at wed dings and baptized persons three of them adults Six church members died during the year Mary H Moore Annie Mooney Frank Toth Gertie John Frank and James Steele The minister conducted 20 funerals several for non- members Appreciation The session report also expressed gratitude to Murray J Scoyne for his fine ad ministrative work as general superintendent of the Church school and regret that he and his family will shortly be leaving Acton and that we shall be losing his services as a conscientious and devoted elder as well as Sunday School administrator The session also expressed appreciation to the building committee Reports approved Reports were received from the Sunday School Senior Af ternoon Auxiliary Knox Alert Evening Auxiliary Daughters of Knox Young Womens Affiliated group Heather ladles Aid Senior Choir and Junior Choir A budget for 1971 of was approved It is an Increase of over 1970 Financial reports showed in the building fund Officials Church dfficlals are SESSION C J Benson A J Buchanan C M Coles Coles David son H A Hansen S K Joe C Klrkness A M Harry Maln- W A Mainprize A K Clerk A McKenzie Murray W Near W S R Parker J R Patterson C Paul H L Ritchie J Scoyne M C Smith R Sprowl R Thompson J B BOARD OF MANAGERS Allan R Britton J Coles Herb G Guest K Hodgson Ernie Gray Helen S W D Mason A McCann Wilt J CMcIntyre McVeigh E Nelles C Paul H C Price Mathys Splinter R Sprowl John Toebes R B Van Fleet G c Wallace Bear office Organist and choir director E A Hansen general super intendent of church school Murray J Scoyne treasurer of congregation Mrs Helen Jocque treasurers of presby- terlan church in Canada Budget and National Development fund Clarence M Coles and William Near Envelope secretary Mrs Alice Waldie auditors Ralph Da vies ACIS for ac counts over James R and Herbert L Ritchie for smaller accounts church of ficers Mr and Mrs Wilfred McEachern secretary for the Presbyterian Record Miss Emma Cole Trustees Dr A J Buchanan H C Klrkness A K Mann Parker ACCOUNTING FRANK D GRAY Accredited Public Accountant Ontario Phone AIR CONDITIONING Brampton Presbytehal J officers elected The fifth annual meeting of Brampton Presbyterial was held on Wednesday February 10 in Knox Church Mrs A Coxheatj president THE CHURCH OF ST THE MARTYR ANGLICAN Willow St and St Dr Rev H J Dawson BA BTh SUNDAY 1971 lent Communion am Mattins 1030 Church School Si Nursery Wednesday March 10 am Dropin coffee hour for nil women of the com munity Nursery provid ed PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN CANADA KNOX CHURCH ACTON Rev Andrew Minister Mr E A Hansen Organist Choir Master SUNDAY 28th 1971 Church School for Kindergarten through Grade am Minister- Church Membership Class Teenagers 1100 Worship Sermon tn series on of Christs Judas Who Pre ferred Money pm Church School Staff meeting Everyone Most Welcome ACTON BAPTIST CHURCH Mill Street W Founded Pastor Rev Frank Byrne BA Parsonage Cheltenham Church Office Choir Friday Saturday to pm Open House at home of Mr and Airs Harold Page SUNDAY FEB am Morning Worship I Am the Resurrection and Che Life 1100 Sunday School Mission Circle at the Church A Cordial Invitation To All MAPLE AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH Maple Ave Georgetown presents TRIO and THE REVISED VERSION Youth Musical Group in a hour Group SUNDAY FEB to welcome Georgetown TRINITY UNITED CHURCH Minister The Rev Gordon Turner Director of Music Dr George Elliott MA PhD SUNDAY 1971 10 am Morning Worship 1000 am Nursery a Church School to Grade 4 1 1 am Church School Grade S8 We Welcome You and to Take Port in the Life and Worship of Trinity EVANGEL PENTECOSTAL TABERNACLE PAOC 33 Churchill Road Rev S M Thoman Pastor SUNDAY 28th 1000 Sunday School am Morning Worship 700 Color motion film To Russia with Love You are invited to see this motion film one you will never forget A gos pel outreach to the people Of the Communist world Tuesday Prayer Service and Bible Study Thursday JO pm Crusaders The Christ Am bassadors will be conduc ting a service in Oakville i Pentecostal Tabernacle Will leave local church 12 Verse 2 Behold God is my salvation I will trust and not be afraid for the Lord Jehovah is my and song He al so is my salvation CHURCHILL COMMUNITY CHURCH Churchill Road North Minister The Rev A Walter 124 Ave Phone SUNDAY FEB 1971 am Church School Worship Sermon subject Christ Our Pattern Visitors are Welcome at all Church Gatherings at the Church on the Hill chaired the morning and af ternoon sessions The treasurer Mrs reported a good year with almost having been subscribed for the carrying on of the WMS work Special mention was made to two churches Omagh and Clartcson for increased Allocation to General Fund for 1B71 of and to Supply of were accepted Miss Lois regional secretary reviewed the annual reports Thanks were extended to Mrs Harold Reed and helpers for the annual reports Guest speaker The guest speaker Rev Angus MacKay a veteran missionary of years service in India spoke to the congregation He expressed heartfelt thanks for the missionary work done by the women and the wish that there had been a mens Missionary Society The ratio of mission work done in India is one man compared to 12 women Quotes from Corinthians and Romans stressed the need that all are Ambassadors for Christ and should share In the Mission of the Church Evangelism should be first in our outlook both at home and in our fields across the seas but sad to relate It is losing The millions increase yearly by millions eightyfive per cent of the population Is Hindu as compared to per cent Christian The Hindu religion seems to be a hindrance economically Because the Hindu believes in reincarnation and the transmigration of souls the cow is held sacred Anticow Slaughter Leagues have been organized to prevent the destruction of the cow Two fields The Canadian Presbyterian Church has two fields In India the and fields St Thomas Christs Disciple first planted the Christian Church near Madras In India Reference was made to the Girls school at The high standard of education there enables girls to witness more strongly for Christ The Christian Church In India is not allowed to broadcast over the radio However taped messages are sent outside to countries such as Ethiopia and beamed back In The transistor radio is used to overcome this problem and is popular Then too there is an increase in the distribution of Scriptures by the Bible Society Hopefully there arc some excellent Indian Christian leaders Among the educated classes in India there is a strong upsurge In Astrology Nationalism and Communism are spreading The upcoming elections In India may find Communism deeply entrenched Mr prayed that Christ may rule in India and that Christianity will not be stamped out Devotions During the day Devotions were taken by Mrs J Dixie Mrs A Coxhead Clarkson and Mrs J Murray Milton Mrs Magee Milton sang the Lords Prayer accompanied by Mrs Hunter Ladies of Milton served a hot luncheon Literature was on display at noon recess Mrs V presented the slate of officers for 1971 and the installation was taken by Mrs McFarlane president Toronto- Kingston Officers for Pastpresident Mrs A Coxhead president Mrs Harold Reed Brampton 1st vice- president Mrs Leslie Young Terra Cotta 1 2nd vice- president Mrs Whetstone Nashville Ont recording and secretary Mrs Tisdale Brampton treasurer Mrs Walter Hamblv Campbcllville Secretaries Afternoon Groups Mrs G W Graham Mississauga Evening Groups Mrs Alex Moore Campbellvllle Girls Groups Miss Morion Young Terra Cotta Glad Tidings Mrs A Black Grand Valley Friendship and Service Mrs L Thompson Brampton Associate secretary Mrs C Anderson Georgetown supply Mrs T Agar Nashville RRI Literature Mrs William Georgetown life Membership Mrs Gamble Grand Valley Press and Historian Mrs McCracken Brampton Members without Portfolio Mrs V and Mrs Weber Norn Committee Mrs McCracken Mrs Poar Mrs Whetstone Mrs Lockie regional Secretary Miss Lois Toronto BETHEL CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Minister Rev P Brouwer Acton Ontario SUNDAY FEB am Morning Worship Service Nursery and pre school Sunday School 1110 am Sunday School Afternoon Wor ship Service pm Teen Meet at the church Tuesday evening 7 p Catechism Classes Come worship and study with us to be better equipped to serve God and men Everyone Welcome BRAMPTON Presbyterial Womens Missionary Society held their annual meeting at Knox Presbyterian Church Milton Guest speaker Rev Angus MacKay seated spoke on his life in India and work with the missions there Exploring the Indian map with Mr are left to right Mrs R MacKay of Milton president of the evening department of the MUton Knox Mrs John Murray and Mrs Stewart president of the Afternoon Robertson The group met in the church to discuss business and later enjoyed lunch and the presentation by the guest speaker in the church basement Staff Photo Air Conditioning Plumbing and Heating Industrial Residential and Commercial BILL 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