March 30, 1977 New pastor at St. Mark’s Methodist Rev. Roger Colvin The Reverend Roger Colvin, pastor of First United Methodist Church, Easton, has been desig- nated to assume the re- sponsibilities of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, Mount Joy, as of July 1. The new pastor, who lived in Manheim as a child, considers his church in Media to be his home congregation. Colvin and his wife Phyllis attended Asbury: College, Ky., and, after finishing college, spent seven months in Haiti with an independent mission. While. Rev. Colvin was enrolled at Temple Semin- ary he served a two point charge at Morgantown, Pa. After an assignment in Wissahickon (Philadelphia), the Colvins were assigned to a field mission in Puerto Rico, where Roger served as chaplin at the University of Puerto Rico for eight years and was also the pastor of the English Lan- guage church. Missionary to speak at Assembly of God The Rev. Philip J. Coch- rane, an Assemblies of God Missionary to Zaire, will be the guest speaker Sunday, April 3, at 7 p.m. in the Assembly of God Church, Route #441 and Ormine Road, Marietta. Since 1958 Mr. Cochrane and his wife Edith have been working in upper Zaire. In their first years of service there, they helped to establish the first per- manent medical clinic in Biodi. The clinis has helped thousands of people. Mrs. Cochrane (an R.N.) worked at the clinic, ministering to expectant women, leprosy patients, and others. The Cochranes have also been active in evangelism in Zaire. They taught religious education in high schools, held Bible refresh- er courses, initiated a youth camp program, and helped supervise the con- struction of the Tucker Memorial Church in Lsiro, the Capital city. Following the rebel prising of 1964, Mr. and Mrs. Cochrane assisted in an aid program for homeless Zairian fam- ilies. In his last term of missionary service, Mr. Cochrane served as chair- man of the fellowship of Assemblies of God mis- sionaries and as director of the International Corre- spondence Institute pro- gram of upper Zaire. He also supervised the con- struction of a number of church buildings and con- ducted Bible teachings seminars. About his ministry, Mr. Cochrane says, ‘‘Our op- portunities have never been greater for reaching the educated youth of Zaire through Bible correspon- dence courses and teaching seminars. This is what was want to do reach Zaire for Christ.” Mr. Cochrane is a grad- uate of Kenley Bible Col- lege, Surrey, England. Mrs. Cochrane received her R.N. diploma from Stock- port Infirmary, England. She also holds diplomas in tropical medicine and in- fectious diseases. Slides, National costumes and a missionary film will highlight this special mis- sions rally. The public is invited. The Colvin’s have three children: - Richard (24); Ca- rol (22), a secretary at Ingersol-Rand in Phillips- burg, N.J.; and Philip (12), at home. The Colvin’s have served at the First United Metho- dist Church of Easton for the past four and ‘2 years. _ They will be moving to Mount Joy near the end of June. The announcement of . the change will be made at the annual Conference Ses- sion at Lebanon Valley College, Annville, which runs from June 14 thru 17. The present pastor, W. Richard Kohler, and his family will be moving to Palmyra, Pa., where Rev- erend Kohler is the new senior Minister of the First United Methodist Church. Community Chorus to appear at 1st United Methodist ‘No Greater Love’ a cantata by John W. Peter- son, will be presented by the Marietta Community Chorus on Palm Sunday, April 3, at 8 p.m. in First United Methodist Church, Marietta. Featured soloists will be Rosalyn Barr and Jewel Schirmer, sopranos; Jackie Pickel, alto; Hoffman Char- les, tenor; Robert Erdman, Sam Zuch, James Mc- Dowell, baritones. The alto- tenor duet will be sung by Nancy Oberholtzer and El- vin Shannonbrook. Virginia Libhart is the director. Clara Bryant will play piano, and Margaret Mil- ler, Organ. Donald Kugle will narrate. Current officers of the Community Chorus are Hoffman Charles, presi- dent; Jean Smedley, vice- president and Clara Bryant secretary-treasurer. Pinocle party Come on, come all, to the pinocle party Friday, April 1, in the Marietta Community House. Spon- sored by the Marietta Auxiliary to the Columbia Hospital, the benefit will begin at 8 p.m. Valuable prizes, good food and fellowship! Bicen Comm. disbands by Cheryll Hallgren The Mount Joy Bicen- tennial Commission will be disbanding in June after completing its final project, the organization of the 1977 Memorial Day Parade. The Commission will then be assimilated by the Mount Joy Community Council from which it was originally created. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gingrich, Co-chairmen of the Commission, wish to express their sincere ap- preciation for the co-oper- ation and interest shown to the Commission by Mount Joy citizens. The Commission was formed in 1974. Its first official event occurred on Saturday, February 7, 1976 with a ride by Paul Revere Gingrich through the town, afterwhich a proclamation was presented by Boro Council announcing the Bicentennial Year. That evening a Birthday Ball was held at Donegal High School to celebrate the occasion. Many events followed in the Spring: A Mount Joy area tour, Creation of an official Boro Seal, poster contest for school children, the decorating of fire hy- drants, a craft and hobby show, a week of festival activities; highlighted by a Memorial Day and Anni- versary Parade, the dedica- tion of a flag and flagpole to the community and the planting of a permanent Christmas tree in the War Memorial park. Through the co-operation of Mount Joy Merchants, organiza- tions and citizens, the 1976 celebration was exciting and successful. Many moments of the festivities are still available to the public before the Commission closes its books. A picture History of Mount Joy, Boro Seal glags, a book of photo- graphs of the Mount Joy Bicentennial Events, An- niversary pins, and Com- memorative plates can still be purchased by calling 653-1656 or 653-4657. Monies collected throughout the year by the Commission will be given to the Mount Joy Com- munity Council to be used for future community pro- jects. Again, thank you to everyone who helped to make 1976 a memorable year. Magic show On April 2nd the Man- heim Township Middle School will present ‘‘An Evening of Magic.”” Spon- sored by the Multiple Sclersosis, it will be an evening of fun for the whole family. See local performers like Jeff Woodward, Barry Mc- Comsey and Brad Russo preform feats of mentalism, juggling, escapology, magic and ventriliquism. Showtimes are: 1 p.m., matinee; 8 p.m., evening show. Admission is $2.00 per person. Help us to help those with M.S. SUSQUEHANNA TIMES - Page 11 Pick your Easter flowers from a full selection of Potted Plants, Corsages, Cemetary Wreaths and Cut Flowers. The Bridal Bouquet 411 WEST MAIN STREET, MOUNT JOY next to Weis Markets 653-1629 The world is composed of’ givers and takers. 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