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I I I I lI «N= HE = SH I HE EE lH HI El EE NE EH a EEE iE Er BEER a rrr aI 220) RPO (ees SEER ICECRTRetasy rls (Nrmies evo Sete es asia ie a ie tt ca de aia ------ -- -- -- ---- -- I a A Cr Py CNN GTN -- "yo 34 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, February 14, 1990 Lindsay Presbyterial WMS annual meeting The Annual Meeting of the Lindsay Presbyterial W.M.S. was held in the Lindsay Presbyterian Church on Jan. 17, 1990 with 54 ladies in attendance. The Theme chosen was "The 90's - Reach Out and Touch" thinking of the verse, "If I may but touch His garment, I shall be whole" Matt. 9:21. President, Barbara McEachern constituted the meeting with prayer and the ladies were given a warm welcome by Joan Snider, Presi- dent of the Lindsay W.M.S. group. The meditation for the Morning Worship was given by Ruth Flynt of South Eldon. As we enter this new year we were challenged to follow the example of Christ. As He saw the great need among the sick & handicapped, He reached out and healed them. We will have Tax help from Community Care Trained Community Care volunteers are preparing Income Tax returns again this year. Each year, Revenue Canada Taxation sponsors a community- based program that provides free tax assistance to people who have difficulty completing their tax returns. The program is designed to res- pond to the needs of disadvantag- ed Canadians, especially the elderly, the disabled, new im- migrants and people who have low incomes. Our objective is to help people who cannot afford the services of tax consultants and who are incapable of completing their tax returns without assistance. Since its inception over a decade ago, the Volunteer Pro- gram has evolved to meet the uni- que needs of different com- munities across Canada. People from diverse professions and backgrounds get together once a year -- usually in February -- to learn about or refresh their - knowledge of Canada's income tax system in order to help others. Revenue Canada employees organize these get-togethers, or training sessions and provide the groups with tax training and all the materials a volunteer needs to prepare a straighforward tax return. The training reviews the best methods for completing a tax return; highlights any budget changes affecting taxfilers; and provides on-going support to the volunteers once the initial train- ing session is completed. As the program sponsor, Revenue Canada Taxation plays only a background role in the delivery of this service. The volunteers are its lifeblood. Through them the program responds to the needs of less for- tunate Canadians in their com- munities. Some volunteers make house calls, providing assistance to bed-ridden or hospitalized tax- filers; other volunteers get together in groups, usually through an association, and run "free tax clinics" for people with low incomes and other taxfilers with special needs. Again this year volunteers from the Kinsmen Club and the Com- munity are helping Scugog Com- munity Care provide this service. For more information or to book an appointment, please call 985-8461. so many opportunities for reaching out and showing com- passion for the lonely, the fearful, the sick and the discouraged. Prayer was offered by Rev. Mary Whitson in the absence of Ruth McEachern. Lynda Reid, A.E.C. was with us and explained different points on one of this year's studies "Islam"' & provided us with much informa- tion about "The Philippines" study. Mrs. 'Shirley Reesor of Wood- ville gave us a fine book review (especially some children's daily devotional books). During lunch hour there were many who visited her book display. The President read the revised Operating Guidelines for the Lindsay Presbyterial W.M.S. and gave a copy to each group. Because of the formation of the new Presbytery of Pickering, the Port Perry, Ashburn and Ux- bridge groups indicated their decision to join with that Presbyterial when it is formed. For them the driving distance will be much shorter. The President expressed our regret at severing our long association with these ladies but wishes them well as they continued to support the mis- sionary cause. The reports received from the groups had been summarized by the Presbyterial Secretaries and a copy was distributed to each group at the Annual Meeting. Florence Finnell, Treasurer, was pleased that our allocation of $21,625 had been met. For next year our allocation will be 5 per- cent more. The Adult Secretary, Florence Francis, reported that in the 19 groups there are 215 ac- tive members and 78 associate members. About half the groups used the Study on Africa. Last year being our 75th Anniversary, for a special project, the Lindsay Presbyterial Minute Books (1882-1988) were taken to Knox College and microfilmed by Preston Microfilming Services Ltd. at a cost of $155.56. The books were returned to the Presbyterial Historian, Florence Morrow, and the microfilms are stored in the Archives at Knox College. Another project was the Anniver- sary Banner, designed and made by Shirley Abernethy and quilted by the Glenarm Presbyterian Womens (just beautiful Shirley and the Glenarm quilters)! It was displayed at Synodical at Stayner, the 75th Anniversary Celebrations at London and at several special events in our own Presbyterial in- cluding our Annual Meeting in January. The Friendship & Ser- vice Secretary, Isobel Thomas, reported the many ways the groups had 'reached out and touched" someone, one way be- ing, to present Bibles to Ecuadorian and Canadian World Youth Participants. We enjoyed the delicious lun- cheons served by Lindsay ladies. During thé lunch break, Mary Durward gave us an introduction to "Bridgehead." It is a trading company owned by Onfam- Canada that buys and sells things. Unlike most trading companies importing from developing coun- tries, they believe that Third World craftspeople and farmers should benefit more from trade than they do now. Bridgehead has products such as coffee, tea, spices & gifts available at, the Glassworks, 184 St. David St., Unit 1, Lindsay, Ont. The afternoon Worship Service was given by Miss Ritchie of Sut- ton. In her message she spoke of Joshua, the leader succeeding Moses and preparing to lead the Israelites where they 'had not passed before."' So we think of the new year as a door for entry, for afresh start. It is most important that we plan our time wisely and in a way that glorifies God. Above all, we must find time to pray and we must concentrate on actions rather than words. Miss Ritchie read the names of the faithful members who had died during the year and who are lovingly remembered. Our guest speaker was Mary Lou Tompkins, a member of the Lindsay Church who, with her husband, Bob (organist of the church) are leaders of the Children's & Youth Choirs. As well as the musical training the members of these choirs - Sunbeams (ages 3-5 years), Junior (grades 1-4) & Youth (gr. 5-9) are given a training to assist them to grow in their knowledge of, and love of the Lord. She spoke enthusiastically of the many ways they try to accomplish this. It is their prayer, that through fellowship and prayer with the children, the children may catch a glimpse of the reality of sharing God's love and message through song. They are given this oppor- tunity, not only in their church but in many places in the communi- ty. I'm sure we all sensed the uni- que opportunity that is being pro- vided for children in the Lindsay Church through Mr. and Mrs. Tompkins' deep commitment to, and love for their Lord and for children. We thank Mary Lou, for the attractive booklet she provid- ed that others might be able to share in their ideas and methods. June Nesbitt gave the courtesies, thanking our retiring President, Barbara, for her gracious and dedicated leader- ship. We are so grateful that Eleanor Grant of Bolsover is will- - ing to assume that office for th coming year. : Rev. Shirley Jeffery installed" the officers. Next year's nominating committee will be the Bolsover and Cannington groups. Dates to Remember Mar. 21 Spring Executive Meeting at Bobcaygeon; April 21, 22 Synadical Annual Meeting at Kingston; June 20 Summer Ral- : ly, Woodville and September 19 Fall Executive Meeting at Cresswell. lai > SRE AN "mt This horse wasn't the least bit camera shy. A Star reporter photugraphed the horse near Seagrave on Sunday.