April 21, 2023 Newsletter

Remembering Dr. Pauline Brown

(1925-2023)

This notice is taken from the PCC website and was brought to our attention by Ron Wallace, who was a good friend of Pauline’s, and visited her in India on three occasions.

After a long and rich life of 97 years, a faithful ministry as a nurse in rural India and a brief illness, Dr. Pauline Brown died in her adopted and beloved hometown of Jobat, India, on the morning of Saturday, April 1. Pauline was a devoted public health and missionary nurse.

As a young girl, Pauline dreamed of working in India. While serving as a nurse in the navy in the 1950s, Pauline met a former missionary to India, which intensified her sense of a calling to work overseas.

The Women’s Missionary Society (WMS) appointed the 25-year-old Pauline for a four-month posting. A few months became a 55-year-long ministry working with the Bhil people under the Church of North India. Her focus was always on health care and education in the region of Bhopal. In 2001, Pauline received the Order of Canada for her dedicated service, and the church recognized her ministry with the degree of Doctor of Divinity (honoris causa). Pauline retired in Jobat, India, where she was hailed as a beloved and respected elder and wise community leader.

Pauline welcomed visitors warmly from around the world into her charming, laughter-filled, book-lined home. Pauline was buried on Saturday evening near her beloved community in the cemetery outside the front door of her home.

**Golf Tournament:** SAVE THE DATE July 16, 2023.

**Anniversary Sunday:** April 30, 2023 ~ 188 years! *Guest speaker: Rev. Victor Kim.*

Cafe Night on March 31 was a terrific event. Many thanks go to George Skerratt and his team who put it all together, the talented performers and approximately 100 people who attended!

Karen McArthur expresses thanks to her St. Andrew’s friends who helped her to raise $15,500 in February, which was her 21st year of canvassing for Heart & Stroke in memory of her family members. Well done, Karen!

Tuesday mornings at 9:30 at St. Andrew’s. April 25-May 30. Led by Connie Shannon. Workbook $10.00 (available when you come to first session). Please contact Mary in the office if you wish to take part.

A huge thank you from the Mary Marthas to all the many volunteers, seen and unseen, who helped with the Good Friday breakfast, and also to all those who attended!

Calling All Green Thumbs!

On Saturday May 6, Jim & Keatha Bartlett are leading a team starting at 10:00 am to do outdoor cleanup at the church. The rain date will be May 13. The work will involve everything needed for beautification of the area and preparation of the gardens for planting. All are welcome to help!

**The Mary Marthas’ Fashion Show.** April 28. Tickets $25. Featuring Fashions from Cathy Allan Ladieswear & Thompson’s Ladieswear. Doors open at 5:45. Dessert & Beverage. Fashion show at 7 pm. Door prizes.

**SAVE THE DATE**: Sunday, June 11 for a **Picnic** at Mariposa Woolen Mill & Farm Market: 1275 Highway #7, Oakwood.

Join us for a light luncheon hosted by the Daughters of St. Andrew’s as we bid farewell to Natalia, Vladyslav and Yaroslav! After church, April 23.

On April 16, we said goodbye to Dave Molenda who is moving to St. Louis, Missouri this week. Rev. Linda will follow at the end of June. We will miss them both and wish them every blessing in their new home!