and quilts. Mrs. Elwood Ching and her baby. Todd. represented the mother and baby of 60 years ago. The leaders” assistants did much of the work for this presentation. They were dressed in long gowns.

Each year two parties are held — one in the summer sponsored by the W.M.S. and a December one by the W.W.G. Attendance at these parties ranged from a high of 121 to 40. A special feature of the summer party is the graduation ofthe 6-year-olds. A cake made and decorated by W.M.S.. honors the gradu- ates and a story is told by a W.M.S. member. A large candle on the cake re- presents Jesus. the Light ofthe World. The graduates light their small candles from the large one signifying letting their lights shine.

At Christmas a birthday cake is made and decorated by a W.W.G. mem- ber. The Christmas story is told and all sing Happy Birthday to Jesus. A light lunch is served at the conclusion of these parties.

U.B.W.;\/I.S.

During the last 10 years the W.M.S. has continued to promote the work of Home and Foreign Missions by our monthly meetings and free-will offerings. Interesting and informative devotionals and programs are prepared by the members with the aide of the U.B.W.M.U. packets. slides. and lilinstrips from C.B.O.M.B. The reading Course books and prayer calendars are purchased each vear.

For some years the Members contributed financial support to the Auxilliary of ABC but in 1973 it was decided to invite the whole church to participate. To this end. envelopes are passed out at a church service by our W.M.S. members.

Our Members contribute to the spiritual life ofthe Manor by holding devo- tional services Sunday afternoons on a rotating basis and have also donated funds for the purchase of an organ for the Chapel.

In 1976 the W.M.S. sponsored the Organization of “Junior Church” under the leadership of Mrs. Jack Willett. This was superceded by Mission Band led by Mrs. Russell Ching. assisted by Mrs. Wesley Bruce. The W.M.S. had the privilege of providing neckerchiefs for the banders as well as purchasing necessary supplies. The voice of our organization is heard by sending letters of protest to our provincial and federal Members regarding the decriminaliza- tion of Marijuana. the granting ofa Liquor license to Eastern Kings Consoli- dated School. and Obscene Movies and TV. Programs.

Each Member of our group. including our Ministers‘ wives. has been pre- sented with an Atlantic Life Membership, and a Dominion Life Membership.

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