Solid rock as foundation in flood plagued times
Rev Charles Postal urges building life on Christ the rock amid floods and social unrest. He compares biblical wisdom to sturdy foundations and cites Easter as the path to strength, urging readers to seek divine guidance for personal foundations. He recalls his youth in Binghamton and emphasizes faith as a lasting refuge.
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Charles Postal
Binghamton
New York
Susquehanna
Chenango
Judea
Galilee
Christ
David
Afro church leaders to speak at McKenzie
Two prominent African church leaders visit Portage in May in a two part event titled Focus on Africa A Two Way Mission Rev Elijah Lumbman arrives May 13 on a three year mission from the United Church of Zambia and speaks at schools by day then at 8 p m at McKenzie United Church He is followed by Rev John T Mpaayei of Kenya on May 19 for an 8 p m presentation Also at McKenzie United Church Mpaayei serves Bible Society translator in Nairobi The talks offer Christians a chance to learn about African nations political social change and mission work
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Portage
Africa
Elijah Lumbman
Canada
United Church of Zambia
McKenzie United Church
Ohn T. Mpaayei
Kenya
McKenzie United ‘Church
England
Mpaayei
Bible Society
Nairobi
April Shower Tea Celebrated at Trinity United Church
The annual spring tea on Saturday April 17 in Trinity United Church auditorium drew many attendees. A parasol centerpiece among daffodils and tulips framed 18 tables with pussy willows. A.C.W. president Mrs. M Jarvie opened the event at 2 30 p m and volunteers welcomed guests and poured tea.
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Trinity United Church
A.C.W
M. Jarvie
Ukrainian Dance and Choir Ensemble Plays Portage Concert
The Ukrainian Dance and Choir Ensemble of St Vladimir College Roblin brings a 35 member group to Portage Collegiate on Sunday May 9 for a 90 minute show. Father John Stanchuk conducts the choir and bandurist ensemble with a diverse orchestra. The troupe tours Manitoba and Saskatchewan annually and has won Parkland Music and Arts Festival trophies for top contestant. The program blends religious and secular Ukrainian music with Cossack dance and bandura and tsymbaly performance. The ensemble emphasizes keeping students in school with a weekend tour schedule avoiding earlier invitations from Calgary and Newark.
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St. Vladimir’s College
Portage
Canada
Portage Collegiate
St. Vladimir's College
Roblin
New York
Parkland
John Stanchuk
St. Vladimir’s
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Calgary
Newark
New Jersey
Dauphin
Ethelbert
Winnipeg
Ituna
Yorkton andRegina
Thompson
Flin Flon
Prince Albert
Saskatoon
Moose Jaw
Junior Gardeners plan for summer meeting at Victoria School
Junior Gardeners are invited to a Friday 8 p.m. meeting at Victoria School Auditorium for juniors and parents. New registrants receive three petunia plants and a speaker on gardening. Aged six to sixteen may join the Horticultural Society with no fee.
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Victoria School
The
Horticultural Society
Easter Services Across Congregations With Music and Baptism
A capacity Easter service featured multiple musical numbers by children's and joint choirs including Yet I Believe and Jesus Christ is Risen. Infant Alana Lynne, daughter of Mr and Mrs L Allan, was baptized. Memorials were noted for A Hughes, Clarence Rutledge, and Nellie Keely. Additional Holy Week services included seven clergy sharing the seven words of Christ from the Cross, with solos by Betty and a trombone piece by Russ Thompson. Communities met for coffee, child care, and singing, as Rev H L Henderson led Oak Tree Towers service with two duets and a group of about 35 singing favorite hymns.
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First Church
Betty
Salvation Army
Russ Thompson
Canadian Forces Base
St. Andrew's Hall
Oak Tree Towers
H.L. Henderson
D. From
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Henderson
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