The Independent-News, Volume 104, Number 43, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 5 April 1979 — Page 2

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LAKESIDE SINGERS ■ ||l|H| x ftA>y IS| t *4 1w B B ]^H The Lakeside Singers will present special music for the worship service at the Walkerton Presbyterian Church this Sunday. April 8. The sen ice begins at 9:30 a. m. 1 he lakeside Singers are from the Koontz Lake Missionary Church. Members include Mars Boise, Leona Bridges. Sue Carter. Beth Carter, Bob Varga. Phil Bridges, Bill Carter and Drew Adams. The Walkerton Presbyterian C hurch is located at 512 Georgia Street.

Easter Sunrise Service Set In Walkerton The Presbyterian Church will have an Easter Sunrise Service on Sunday. April 15. at 7:30 a.m. Charley Gerber will give the meditation and there will be hymn singing and young people and adult sharing. Miss Mashelle Pavey will be the pianist. Following the service, a continental breakfast will be served in the Fellowship Hall. The communit) is cordially invited to attend this service. HOPE FELLOWSHIP MEETS Hope Fellowship of the United Methodist Church. Walkerton, met in the home of Mrs. John Wathen

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on Monday afternoon of last week. Thirteen ladies enjoyed the afternoon of love and spiritual growth. Delicious refreshments were served with Mrs. William Hughes giving the table grace. The business meeting followed with Mrs. Allen Seaholm leading until our chairman. Mrs. Danny Holland, arrived. Future dates to remember are the Lenten Services each Sunday evening in March; the Sunday evening program our church w ill have at Hamilton Grove on April 1 and church wide bake sale on April 14 at the Kof C Hall. Our new program books were distributed. Mrs. Basil Curl explained about the reading list and points we can earn. Our lesson was given by Mrs. David Clark on the Church Growth Seminar she had attended at Val-

paraiso. Mrs. Curl shared a beautiful poem appropriate for this time of vear entitled "Dear Marv" Mrs I eigh Roy Hahn gave devotions asking us what I ent meant to us. (losing with a lenten poem from our Response magazine and pi aver. To Feature Bertha Norman Palm Sunday y \ "Palm Sunday With Bertha Norman". That’s the theme for the second appearance of singer Bertha Norman in North Liberty. Sponsored by the North Liberty Ministerial Association, the concert of Miss Norman on Palm Sunday. April 8. in the North Liberty United Methodist Church is the culmination of a one-year effort. The response in 1978 to her Palm Sunday concert was so great that she was asked immediately to return a year later. Bertha Norman, of South Bend, Indiana, has been accepted as one of the most outstanding soloists in the field of gospel music today. Critics have described her as a musical miracle with a distinguished reputation of having the ability to sing in varied categories of music during the same concert. She has been classified as a mezzo soprano; however, without effort she sings selections from the exhilerating • classics to the deeply moving Negro spirituals. Despite her many years of intensive training and special tutoring, one easily discerns that her talent is a beautiful girt from God. During the past few years she has made music news as a spectacular recitalist, as well as appearing on radio and television, and being a CRAFT SUPPLIES AND GIFT SHOP * Beads * Rings • Cord • Jute • Macrame • Ceramics • Crewel • (.raft Books • Crochet Items • Macra-Poles • Bumps • Strung Art * Quilling • Hardware Sculpture STRINGS OF PEARL 325 Kooaevelt Road Walkerton 586-3428 Open I (M) 6 (M) p.m ( loscd Thursdays A Sundays 4tal9

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recording artist. Her favorite work is in the area of Evangelism, and she has had the privilege of appearing in front of some of the largest audiences in the United States. Canada, and Great Britain. She has appeared as guest soloist for the Billy Graham Crusade on two occasions, the Cecil Todd Crusade’ in South Bend, and others. Bertha spends the greater part of her time engaged in community activities. At present she is a director of music at the Greater Friendship Baptist Church of South Bend. Much of her success can be I attributed to a dose relationship with M. Elizabeth Hesibcn, the same accompanist, traveling companion and dedicated friend for the past 19 years of an eventful career. Every performance, to Bertha, is a special tribute of praise to God in thanksgiving for His glorv in her life. The North Liberty Churches invite everyone in the North Liberty Walkerton area and surrounding communities to attend this Holy Week concert. The program will commence at 7:00 p.m. There will be a free will offering to defray the expenses of the concert. The Youth Fellowship of North Liberty United Methodist Church will serve as ushers. The worshipers are invited to a special refreshment reception for Miss Norman in the church fellowship hall immediately following the concert. CHANCEL CHOIR TO PRESENT EASTER CANTATA The Chancel Choir of the United Methodist Church under the direction of Sharon Klinedinst, will present John Wilson’s Easter folk musical, "He's Alive", during the 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Palm Sunday, April 8.

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I he text of the musical is based on the facts as recorded in the Gospels and is designed to portray the storv through the eyes of Jesus' followers. Soloists will be Millie Daniels, Fred Daniels, Cindy Huhnke, Sherrill Kickbush. Richard Kickbush. Sherry Klinedinst, Sharon Klinedinst and Mildred Smith The church is located at KXX) Georgia Street and the public is invited to share in the musical worship experience. PRAYER MEETING A prayer meeting will be held on Thursday, April 5, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., 1 mile south of Koontz Lake off 23 to 700 N, 900E. Come and fellowship and bring dad and the kids, ( all 586-2738 anytime. TAKEN UNDER CARE On Tuesday, March 27. Charles Gerber was taken under care of the Wabash Valley Presbytery (Presbyterian Church) as a candidate for the ministry. Charles, a junior at Ball State University, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gene Gerber. In addition to his parents, Pastor David Barnett, delegate Ed Moravek. Rev Robert Bowman, Mrs. R. N. LaFeber. Mrs John Crambert and Mrs Claude Watkins attended the Logansport meeting as local support for Charley A successful man is one who makes more money than his wife can spend. A successful woman is one who can find such a man. Need Help With A Mini-Computer? DR. RON REED Problem Solver Solutions For Anv Business Problem — (all 1-784-8232