The Ohio Independent Baptist, December 1971

Canton Area Congratulation ! Welcome! An- other addition lo our Ohio Women's Missionary FelJow hips, namely an– t on Area Women' Missionary Fel– low hip. Their first Rally ince the organization meeting was held Tues– day, October 26th in the Lakeview Baptist Church, Rt. No. 2, D_undee, Ohio amidst a gorgeous setting of ' . forest and foliage. The meeting start- ed at 1O a.m. with the Theme, "For– ward Together In Fellowship and Service", prominent in songs led by Mrs. Betty Pierce, Louisville; with Mrs. Lois Russell, pianist. Mrs. Lu– cille King, president and local presi– dent extended a welcome, then took charge for the day. Following prayer, announcements, and offering, Mrs. Arlette Snyder, Lakeview, sang "I'm Not Alone". Mrs. Marilyn Ryerse, Canal Fulton, gave Devotions using Ephesians 4: 25- 30, speaking of the "Little ~oxes" which can get hold of our lives to spoil our testimony and service for the Lord. During the Business Session their Constitution, previously proposed, was ratified with minor changes when read. Their project is $300.00 for Sky– view needs and Mrs. Wolff was asked to present needs for the Camp in their kitchen. Some ladies presented a skit, Mrs. Rene Street, State President, was ask– ed to lead in prayer before Mrs. Barbara Forney was asked to give a Missionary Testimony regarding a new church in New Philadelphia. The -work is three years old with between 50 and 60 attending. Then Mrs. Street told of the accomplished pro– jects with Dime Banks in the State ministry. Lunch consisted of bag lunch with the church furnishing desserts (cal– ories galore) and beverage plus good fellowship. The afternoon session opened with so11gs, announcements and offering. After a duet by Mrs. Arletta Snyder and Mrs. Shirley Mccaslin, "Some– body Else Told You", Miss Pat Bark– ley, ABWE Appointee to East Paki– stan gave her message based on sever– al Bible passages Prov. 22: 6, John 12:26, 1 John 1: 1 etc. Using the Theme of the day "We an Do Any– th ing Together" she stated ; then ask– ing "Who Am I" she gave her person– al testimony, expressing gratitude for her parents, her home, her call of the Lord to the Mi ssion Field . Mrs. King closed with prayer . Their next 1neeting will be April 25th, 1972. 1 hey need a meeting p1ace. THE OHIO INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Important Word To Our Churches We regret to announce that Mr. David Dye, for personal reasons, has fe)t it necessary to resign as Financial Secretary of our Ohio Association of Regular Baptist Churches. We wish to commend him for the fine manner in which he did this work and also thank him for his faithfulness to our Fellowship and ALL MONIES should now be sent directly to the TREASURER of our Ohio Association of Regular Baptist Churches, Rev. William A. Brock. Please send your gifts to him at the below listed address. Rev. William A . Brock, Treasurer ; 4663 Trabue Rd ., Columbus, Ohio 43228. BE SURE YOUR GIFTS ARE PROPERLY DESIGNATED. MAKE THE HEART OF OUR TREASURER HAPPY BY SENDING GIFTS FOR OUR GENERAL FUND! OHIO BIRTHPLACE AND HOME OF THE FELLOWSHIP OF BAPTIST FOR HOME MISSIONS Reaching America at this Strategic Time P.O. BOX 455 ElYRIA, OHIO 44035 Phone: (216) 365-7308 DR. KENNETH A . MUCK, President DECEMBER, 1971 13 • ,