A History of Elmsdale , West, and Brockton , Other people who helped were: Emily Adams , Ida Wells and Betty Pickens . On behalf of the congregation the Caring Closet Committee members were involved in a variety of caring efforts such as sending cards to the sick or sad, visiting the shut- ins and handing out treats at Christmas. The group would also give out Easter lilies. Anna Oliver still sends out cards to the sick and shut-ins on behalf of the church. JE*^ /£ Sheila Ramsay Coll . Elmsdale Church of the Nazarene Sunday School Picnic, Travers' Cape, 1947 Left to Right: &*ck Row: Russell Lewis , Hillard Pridham , Leslie Hardy , Melvin McRae , Robert Gallant , John Hardy , Willard Hardy front Row: Alvin Ashley , Rev. Andrew Cone , Austin Rix 231