Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-18
Summary OF Religious lntelli xence.

remarkable revival of religion is in progress
in Livermore Falls, which is participated 10 by the
Baptist and Methodist churches. Fifty converts
are reported. The closing meeting held the other
evening" was one of great interest. About 200
persons spoke and over 80 newly interested persons
asked for prayers.
The religious interest at Shapeigh among the
Free Baptsts, still continues good.
The Congregational church and society of Far
mington have unanimously voted to extend call
to Rev. o. W. Rogers of Bangor, to becsme their
pastor. lie has Of late been occupying their pull
pit
The revival in Sabattusville continues undated
among the Free Baptists. About forty persons
have manifested an interest in Christ
The Congregational Sabbath school at East Or
rington has increased in number from IS to IS
since last May. A revival of religion is in pro-
gress and about forty two conversions are reported
Rev. Mr.. Edwards of Brunswick is expected to
commence a series OF meetings, 10th inst, at
Beans Corner in Pennington, and continue
through the week. lie will be assisted by other
ministerial lasorers.
Rev. J. F. Norris is supplying the pulpit Of the
Baptist church in Pennington.
Revival work at Branch Mills, China, is in its
eleventh week. Meetings large, and interest well
maintained. Saturday and Sunday, 9th and eth,
Friends held their usual meetings at Belgrade
Hill. and on the Sth, in the evening, at Belgrade
Bridge. Freeman Andrews of Winthrop and Miss
Peace. Jones of China, are holding revivals at
Friends church, Sidney. Sunday, 18th, c. b.
Gates and Mrs. Goddard of Nassalboro' joined G.
NJ. Jones of Winthrop in services at Belgrade
Hill.
Rev. A. A. Ford, formerly Of Belfast, is about
locating at Sherman, Aroostook county
A Free Baptist church was organized in Mars
Hill, Feb l4th, of eighteen members, by council
chosen by the Aroostook Quarterly Meeting, con-
sistng of Messrs, Preble, Bryant and Carr The
church has been gathered under the labors OF Rev.
f. IL. Bubcr A number have been added since
the organization, and some more are waiting bap-
tism before entering its fold.
On Sunday Rev. Z. p. Noyes closed his labors
as pastor of the Baptist church in Acton.
Rev. Thomas Watson (Methodist) is supplying
the pulpit at the Christian church in Lowell. They
recently acknowledged their appreciation of his
services by donation visit.
Rev. Henry Croker, at the request of his PEG
pie, has withdrawn his resignation Of the pastorae
of the Baptist church in DamariscOtta. Since the
commencement of the year there has been a good
religious interest in the church.
A great revival is in progress at Unity. Great
interest is manifested in and about the place.
Three were taken into the Congregational
church at Lowell CENTRE March 9Th.
The Rev. Mr. Bigely administered the rite of
baptism to two candidates for the church at the
Ridge in Lubec last Sunday, at noon. In the af-
ternoon the right hand of fellowship was extended
to three persons, who were admitted to member
ship in the Baptist church.
A Free Baptist church has just been completed
at Edgecomb, and the edifce was appropriately
dedicated the 9th inst. The Introductory
prayer was made by the pastor of the Congrega-
tlonal church. Sermon by Rev. j. Mariner of Au
burn, dedicatory prayer by Rev. Mr.. Atwood of
Boo,hbav. noteworthy fact is that the house is
all paid for.
SuNNYsIDE.-Rev. j. r. Bowler, State Mission
airy who has labored with the Baptists Of North
Arson, one fourth of the time for the last nine
months, has been called to other needy fields in
the southern part of the State. and is therefore
constrained to suspend labor for time. The eve
ming before his leaving the place, his friends called
upon him and after spending the evening very pleas
antly, RETIRED leaving in his hands substantial to-
kens of their esteem and affection, to the amount
of 2l.45.-The Union Street Methodist Society
of Bangor, have made their annual donation visit
to their pastor. Rev. w. l.. Brown.
A powerful work of grace is going on in Show
hogan. where the Lynn Praying Band is working.
The Reporter says: We doubt if ever before in
the towns history ten days ever witnessed great
err change in public interest than have the last ten
There has been no excitement, not even in the
most earnest meetings, but deep feeling that Q
wonderfully mysterious work was going on has
been everywhere prevalent. 1t has been the gen.
eral topic of conversation. The movement follow
ing the the temperance reform so closely it is per-