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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 16, 1969
Page
3
A reflective piece examines whether true religion can be separated from daily living. It argues that real religion is the daily acts thoughts and speech of a person, not merely formal practices or creeds, and that even atheists live by a personal sense of faith in their life.
Members of the Afternoon Auxiliary of Know Church gathered April 10 in the church hall for their annual Easter meeting. Worship was led by Mrs. Wea McIntyre and Mr. A J Buchanan. Mrs. Bell of Speyside, a new district resident, sang songs and shared two solos. Mrs. Murray of Caledon East spoke with words and pictures about life as missionaries in India, highlighting seven years in the Bhil field with Rev. John M. Murray and tracing the work begun by Dyohn Buchanan for the Presbyterian Church.
Training sessions are in progress for the Vacation Bible School at the United Church to be held in mid August. More staff is needed with Mrs Alf Long in charge of the program.
The Rockwood Presbyterian Missionary Society held a Easter Thankoffering at Mrs. W. Flaher home with Miss E. Pearen presiding. Mrs. H Denham led devotions and Mrs. L. Johnston offered prayers while members discussed the first Easter messengers. The roll call used a Scripture verse with the word cross. Mrs. D. McNabb received the offering. Palm Sunday opened the WA meeting led by vice-president Mrs. L. Joaston, followed by a brief business session and refreshments hosted by the hostess with Mrs. G. Swanston assisting.
A fragmented church listings page for Acton Ontario describing morning worships Sunday April 2 1969 across multiple churches including Church on the Hill Saint Alban the Martyr Anglican Maple Avenue Baptist Trinity and Knox Church. It notes times for Holy Eucharist choral services Sunday School and various lectures and gatherings.
A reflective piece on birthdays filled with hope and memory. The writer juggles fortune telling and sentiment, describing a day washed in peace, glamour, and future happiness. A distant friend sends tea and notes the swift passing years while affirming resilient dreams and continued joy.
John MacPherson, principal speaker at a Burlington circuit assembly of Jehovahs Witnesses, told 1,490 attendees that law and order will be established this generation. He warned world leaders see a bleak future, but Christians expect a better one and said total order comes from heaven through God’s kingdom.
Cardinal Cushing writes he is glad the Bible Society work is being well received and widely distributed. The three day assembly features the ordination of seventeen new ministers with Uensy Loewen presiding as chairman of the Acton congregation.
The Good News Bible Today's English Version once topped 1967 US paperback sales and remains widely distributed in complete New Testament and gospel formats for outreach. The recent Imprimatur grant is expected to boost circulation further.
Women from Uillsburg and Georgetown joined local churches in Marion Rudd Mission Circle’s spring Thankoffering at the Baptist church. Mrs. Paul Antrobus of Kitchener spoke on living in India, noting language barriers, nutrition efforts, and servant needs, followed by a church lunch in the basement.
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