Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-24
Summary of Religious Intelligence

The Free Baptist church at Harpswell, is en-
joying precious revival. While Rev j. A. Pres
colt has been there, some fifty have been conyer.-
ed and reclaimed.
The Elm street church in Lewiston have iubi-
lee on the occasion of the first anniversary OF the
occupancy OF their church.
Rev. Mr.. Peckham of Newport, has been spend
ing some two weeks with the Free Baptist
churches of Houlton and Hodgdon with a view to
settlement with them. They think of try ing to
secure his services.
At the Methodist in Bangor, last Sabbath, the
ordinance of baptism was adm Mustered TO severa |
persons, some of whom were received, into full
connection with the church.
The village of Jacksonville, in the town of East
Machias, has been visited with wonderful out
pouring of the Holy Spirit. Many happy con-
verts have been added to the Methodist church.
There is revival of religion progressing at Lu-
bee Mills several converts were baptised there last
week. The Rev. Mr.. Cottle has been preaching
there, and in the revival has been assisted by Mr..
Brastow the school teacher at the Mills. who is
studying Theology with a view to the ministry.
The relig ious interest in Rockport still contin-
ues notw outstanding the absence of the local min
isters. Large numbers ofpersons are uniting with
the churches.
The religious interest in the Baptist church at
Monson is still good. During the past few weeks
there have been several conversions.
There is considerable religious interest at Jack
son district, Mnot Center. where meetings are
held under the direction of Rev. Mr. Clifford and
delegation from Minot Corner and Auburn. A
number of conversions are reported, and the in
| terest is deepening.
| The F. p. church at Richmond, has requested
the pastor, Rev. B. A. Sherwood to withdraw hi.
resi- gnation, which he has decided to do and re
Gently gave notice TO that effect TO the congrega
| ton.
| This is the eighth week of the revival meeting.
in Portland, and the interest has steadily increased
| from the beginning. Mr.. Needham will continue
| to labor there through this week and next after
which he goes to Lewiston.
The Young Mems Christian Association which
has been lsboring for several weeks in BrownfielG
with good degree Of success. begins a series O
meetings at Fryeburg this week. There will b,
| union meetings between the two societies. held
| alternately in the Congregational and Methods
| churches.
The Pscstaquis Sunday School Association will
hold then quarterly festival and pic mic at the NJ
L. Church IN Guillord, on Saturday, 3lst inst, a
| 10 A. NJ.
| The "Gospel Workers, "a band of young mel
| from Bangor Seminary-have begun a series o.
meetings at the Cong'l church of Foxcroft anC
| Dover.
| At the Free Street church, Portland, on SUNDAY
| evening, Rev. j. McWhinnie baptized nine, all o
| whom dated their conversion bscksto past years
A delegation of the skowhcgan Young Men,
| Praying Band are now laboring at Winslow.
Rev. Seth w. Perkins has accepted call to tn,
| pastorate of the South Montville Free Bapts
Church. and has already entered upon the dis
charge Of his duties i'll that place.
The friends of Rev. h. 5. Trip in Surry and
| Penobscot have put him on the sunny side the
past winter, by donations to the amount of 800