The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-01-22
Religious IuteIiipauce.

The Rev. G. B. Woodcock, a graduate from
the University of Heidelberg, Germany, in
1872, and from Bangor Theological Seminary in
1875, has accepted an invitation to supply the
pulpit of the Congregational church in St.
John uRtil next May.
Rev. e. Bean of Camden has accepted a call
as pastor of the Fort Fairfield Conversational
church, and commenced his labors January
10th.
a very extensive revival is in progress in the
1st and I'd churches under the auspices of the
Young Mems Christian Association.
The Rev. Henry Crocker, pastor of the Bap-
fist church at Damariscotta, rendered his resig-
nation on Sunday, Jan. 2
A Quarterly meeting of the York and Cum.
berland First Free Baptist churches will be
held JAM Goth and Both, at South Limington.
Union meetings have been held every evening
in Winterport during the past two weeks,
conducted by Rev. G. w. Jones, Rev. 7. b.
Topper and Rev. E. III. Small. Several persons
have been converted. ond a promising revival is
in progress
The Adams street Baptist Society in Bidde-
ford has voted to go back to the rental plans
They have tried the free sitting plan for about
two years, and find that all things considered
the rental of pews is fill as desirable, for
from Sunday TO Sunday, although they had the
privilege OF sitting where they pleased.
The Freewill Baptist Sabbath school of Pitts
field was organized July 4th, 1875, by choice
of VIM. Crosby, Superintendent; David Pear
son, Librarian Andrew Crosby, Treasurer;
NJ. Il. Bates, Secretary. At this time the
school numbered but IS members, and there
was no library. The school now numbers sixty
two members.
Rev. Fl. M. Eaton, well known in Hancock
county, has resigned as pastor of Broad street
Christian church of Westerly, R. T., and
accepted call to the pastorate of Colwell
street Christian church Of Providence, r. L.
The canvass for the towns of Naples, Bridg-
ton and So. Brdgton, under the auspices of
the Y. M. G. A, will be as follows:-Naples,
Jan. 10Th, 81, Feb 1; Bridgton, Feb. 2, 3, and
4; So. Bridgton, 5, and z. All interested
will please notice the change of days. The
canvass will begin at Naples.
A great improvement is being made in the
Baptist meeting house in West Bethel by a
few of the Society and friends, under the
energetic management of their pastor, Rev.
S. j. g.
There are three preachers in regular churches
in Lubec. Rev. Mr.. Morton, the minister Of
the Christian Society; Rev. Mr.. Bigley OF the
Baptist Society. at the Ridge, West Lubec; and
the Rev. A. j. Lockhart of the Methodist
church, whose charge includes Lubec, South
Lubec and West Lubec. The Rev. E. G.
Bloomfield of South Lubec holds services
occasionally in different localities
The Kennebec and Somerset Association of
ministers will meet at Waterville with Rev.
Mr.. Merrill, Tuesday, the 18th inst. The
Methodist District Association meets at Water.
vile at the same time. 1t is proposed to have
union meeting of the two associations, com.
mencing Monday and continuing three days,
inviting the Baptist clergymen within the
limits of the association to be present.
A series of religious meetings will be held al
at the Congregational church, Limington, by
their pastor, assisted by delegation from the
Tuesday, Jan. %, at 10 o'clock a. m., continu-
ing day and evening, AMI closing Friday even
ing following.
The Lynn Praying Band, which arrived al
New Sharon Saturday, Sth inst, are meeting
with wonderful success in their chosen work
Meetings have been held daily, and with in
creasing interest, until the outpouring of the
spirit can be likened to nothing but Pente
costal day. All tie places of business art
closed before the hour arrives for the evening
meeting TO commence, and all Detake them
selves to the church, which is crowded at eact
meeting. Union services have been held. anC
these are not confined to one place. At the
present writing there are very few persons liz
the village who have not experienced desire
for salvation, and scores have found relief from
their sins. Here are seen men who have been
acknowledged leaders in iniquity bowling be
fore the the altar. while others are using thei
influence to induce others to come and receiv,
the blessing extended to all, "Wboever will lie
him come and drink of the waters freely" TIL,
influence of these meetings is not confined t.
this town, but large numbers attend from
neighboring towns.