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PAGE EIGHT DELTA DATA Delta United Church Congregation Celebrates 134th Anniversar The congregation of Delta United Church celebrated their 134th Anniver- sary with Rev. Jim Gilchrist of Athens and Addison Churches as guest minister. The newly decorated and carpeted sanc- tuary was beautiful with potted mums and late fall flowers. The chimes from the Church tower were greatly apprecia- ted as the worshippers congregated. The service opened with minister and congregation reading in unison the apâ€" propriate 100th Psalm, giving thanks to Almighty God for His greatness and goodness. Rev. Gilchrist preached convincingly on his subject "The Maverick Church".He said in part "JeSus was in many ways a Maverick. He did not conform with the religious leaders of His time. His con- cern for humans was a new idea for the world of that day." The Minister chal- lenged the worshippers to decide what the Gospel of Jesus Christ means to them and then go out to live by it. As always, the service of worship was enriched by the music of the two choirs. The Senior Choir under the leadership of the organist, Paul Chant, sang an old favorite "Whispering Hope" in which Mrs. Grant Richardson and Mrs. David Halladay sang the enjoyable duet. The Junior Choir, under the leadership of Mrs. Richardson, delighted the congreâ€" gation with their rendition of "Jesus Master, Brave and Bold". An impressive ceremony took place when Mr. Morris Snider, accompanied by Mrs. Snider of Port Huron, Michigan, dedicated the Memorial Plaque which commemorates the generous bequest to this church by the Misses Carrie and Mabel Hill. Mr. Snider recalled with deep feeling, the lessons in Christian loving he had gained during his boyhood from these truly Christian ladies. Surely the ancient prayer of the Psalâ€" mist "Let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us" was abundantly ful- filled in the lives of Carrie and Mabel Hill. They served their Church with ievotion during their lives and through their bequest they continue to support the work of their Lord and Master in this Church. Again the congregation has given thanks to Almighty God for the faith and zeal of the Pioneers who built this church. May their devotion to their Lord and their zeal for the outreach of His Church, be ours toâ€"day, to enrich our lives and the life and work of our Congregation. RECALL LBKC Q‘J tie)“ Lift. ’% DANCE 9* 1’0le Communiims Cadre Salt. klo \l. 2?. “5 qpm.‘ lam. Nair.- Ytgkcskmew’b +Bu§§5f $10. Per wk, Mert Candy P.O. Box 39,Delta Phone: 928-2736 Gasoline - Diesel Fuel Home Heat Fuels DELTA UNITED CHURCH WOMEN Mrs. Harry McElroy was hostess for the Thankâ€"Offering meeting of Delta United Church Women.The president Mrs. Charles French welcomed the members and opened the meeting with an appropriate poem of gratitude. Mrs. Glen Sweet conducted the opening worship using the hymn "Come Ye Thankful People Come" and the scripture text"0h that men would praise the Lord for His goodness and His won- derful works to the Children of men!" "Everyone should be thankful for just the fact of life" she said "and make our lives something for which to be thankful". The thanks offering was reâ€" ceived by Mrs. Bryce woods and dedica- ted by Mrs. Warren Henderson. The president thanked Mrs. Grant Riâ€" chardson and Mrs. Leo Wykes for making the attractive curtains for the Church hall and kitchen and Linda Henderson for making the luncheon tickets for the Elgin Section Rally. An interesting report was given of the involvement of the United Church at the Plowing Match where visitors saw displays of the work of United Church, books for sale and enjoyed tea and cakes at the hospitality booth. Final plans for the Harvest Supper on October 20th were reported. The president expressed thanks to the young ladies of the Church and repreâ€" sentatives of Harlem Chantry United Church Women who assisted with the lunâ€" cheon giving our members the opportuniâ€" ty to enjoy the luncheon and the Meetâ€" ings of the Rally. The social committee will serve reâ€" freshments following the "Music Night" in the Church on October 30th. A letter was read from Rideau Union Library telling of their needs and a donation of $25. will be made to the Library. Mrs. Glenn Chant was in charge of the study "The Nature of Mission toâ€"day". To be in Mission means to share the good news of salvation. Probably the most significant new phenomenon in the seventies is the fact of a world church as a global reality. How liberating it is to realize that God really is in charge. In the final analysis, the Mis- sion is His, not ours. A social time was enjoyed when the hostess and her assistants Mrs. Glen Sweet and Mrs. Charles French served dainty refreshments. Mrs. Warren Henâ€" derson thanked the hostess, her assistâ€" ants and all who took part in the inteâ€" resting program. Mrs. Charles French will be hostess for the November meeting. ' Lubricants DELTA BROWNIES lst Delta Brownies Pack meets every Thursday at 7 to 8:30 p.m., in Delta United Church Hall. Any girl who is seven and not eleven before December 31 is able to join as there are still opeâ€" nings for registration. Brownies are an opportunity for young girls to learn simple homemaking, crafts and the adventures of outâ€"of-doors. For more information call Brown Owl, Betty Henderson 928-2247 or Tawny Owl, Pat Phillips at 928â€"2712. DELTA GUIDES lst Delta Guide Company meets every Wednesday evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Delta United Church Hall. Girls between ages eleven and fourteen are still able to register as there are openings. Guides are a more advanced stage of Brownies offering homemaking skills , crafts, nursing, fire emergency and out- ofâ€"door adventure as well. For more information call Guide Capâ€" tain, Linda Laming at 928-2411. DELTA ATHLETIC AND RECREATIONAL SOCIETY The old arena and rink houses have been demolished and the area around it has been cleaned out with a brush hog. Plans have been drawn up for the new aâ€" rena which will be started as soon as surveying has been completed. Raffle tickets for a side of beef are still on sale with draw to take place on November 16, at monthly meeting.