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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 07, 1969

Page

5

Ballinafad Church Anniversary Draws Former Residents

Ballinafad marked the first church anniversary with attendees including Miss Jean Lawr Lydia Snow Lillian Shortill and many former Ballinafad residents. Reverend Ridley of Glen Williams spoke as the community noted losses and shared memories while church music by The General Store trio added a distinct spirit to the occasion.

R. Shovtill Clarold Garton Pembroke Archie Ween Ballinafad Jean Lawr Lydia Snow Lillian Shortill A. Cates Drouillad James Kirkwood A. Vannater Carter Robert Shortill D. Hickests Rita Edler Robert Warne Harding Price Kate McEnery E. Crimble Churchill Morgan Madill Robert Keer Julian Reed Donen Ridley Glen Williams Norval Eaton Acton Bruce Eaton Gregory Bruce Eaton Anne Shortill Teacher's College Donna Shortill O.C.E Georgetown High School Delmar French Lilian Shortill

The Power and Purpose of Speech in Daily Life

A reflective piece urging faithful use of speech for God’s glory. It weighs talk with God against worldly chatter and asks how often prayer, adoration, gratitude, and grace accompany everyday acts. It cites St. Paul and calls for consistent, public, and private worship beyond Sundays.

Space Age Hymn Sung at Trinity Church

A new hymn for the Space Age was sung Sunday morning at Trinity church for the first time. The hymn will likely be included in the next hymnary with the line Declare, O heavens, the Lord of Space. The words begin with New realms we find He hath made and Alleluia, to a familiar tune.

Trinity Church Space

May 11 church notices and readings from Ottawa

Report from Ottawa by vud whiting notes readings on the National Housing Act amendments. Government to add 900 million for direct lending, NHLA insured loan limits rise, more housing funds, extended mortgage terms to 40 years, and loans for condominiums. Mentions multiple churches on Churchill Road North My and Acton Ontario with sermon themes and services.

Task Force NILA N.H.A

Housing loans eyed to ease urban rental shortages

A provincial bill would let CMALC loan individuals to build low rental housing, expanding beyond nonprofit government owned entities. Separately, mortgage limits rise to 25 000 for new homes and 18 000 for used, while passport processing adds staff and new procedures amid rising demand.

CMALC Mitchell Sharp

Bible Society message from Toronto meeting urged wider scripture access

At the annual General Board meeting in Toronto the Canadian Bible Society urged churches to spread scriptures in every language at affordable prices. The Archbishop of York cited the need for the church to carry the Book in all missions and places. A campaign progress report notes hundreds of dollars raised. Ottawa hosted Grade Twelve students and teachers touring Parliament.

General Board Toronto Canadian Bible Society Churches of Canada Yion Bible Society Archbishop of York United Bible Societies Ottawa Milton and District Parliament House of Commons

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