The Delta independent., 1889-12-17
COLORADO CHURCHES.

The M. E. Church at Breckenridge IL in
tho midst Of revival.
: Rev. Charles Allen Of the Mesa Metho-
dist Church, Pueblo, is dangerously sick.
Three Chinese were received into Trinity
Church, Denver, last Sunday on confes-
sion Of their faith
The Methodist Church at South Canon
IL nearly completed. It will be ready for
use on Christmas.
Rev. J. Q. A. Henry, pastor Of the First
Baptist Church Of Denver, has received an
urgent call from the First Baptist Church
Of San Francisco.
Seven Of the more important denomi-
nations are represented in Greeley by
handsome edifces and the organizations
are well sr..-nrted.
The N. e. Sunday School 1t Colorado
Springs IL ono Of the largest In the State.
A week ago there were 4+6 present, and
the collection was sl2.0a.
Rev. Mr.. Brodhesd, of the Park Avenue
Congregational Church Of Denver, does
not believe 1t is sinful TO dance, play cards
or attend the theatre within reasousble
bounds"
Nfnety-six new members were received
into the Central Presbyterian Church,
Denver, last Sunday-7s by letter and II
by profession. The total membership Of
this church IL now 7N.
The Rev. Bro. Sellsck is temporarily
UnnntviRor hA ~.
Oliver having resigned his charge, giving
~ his reason that his wife's health de-
manded lower altitude de.-Christiau Ad-
vocate.
Men arc at work repairing the exterior
OF the Presbytsrian Church and parsonage
At Idaho Springs. The cchurch Il supplied
with electric light, and within the past
month has received external and internal
improvements 70 ths value Of ESQ.
The corner Stone Of the new ST. Marks
at Dsnycr, will be laid with elaborate Ger.
eronies on Friday, December Is, At pm
The bishop and clergy will DO present, tho
Masonic fraternity will assist and the
choir will render appropriate music. Tho
evening's choral service at ST Msrk's viii
BE- made specially interesting by Miss Fan
nte Browns onertory solo, Mendcissohn's
lovely Hear Ny Prayer, 4" and 10, For the
Wings Of Dove"
Tho I.eadville correspondent Of the
Rocky Mountatn Chrisfian Advocate,
writes that during the past two weeks
special services have been held In the n.
T. Church resulting in great good. Last
Sunday in an after meeting, held At the
close OF the Sabbath School, twelve young
ladies from one class Arosc asking prayers.
Al the evening service . number arose for
prayerA, and at the close OF the altar ser
vice IN a8cd man came forward. weeping
like child, and also young man camc
forward aakine for prayers- Thus far
four have been blessed.
The annual meeting Of tho Congrega-
tionAl Church and society was held Mon
day evening. Tho meeting was proceeded
By socisble and supper, the frat table
being nlled at O'Clock. At 1850 the con.
pAny was called 70 order and the regular
annual business transacted. Various re-
ports, showing the financial condition Of
the church aud the various societies con-
nected with it were read. Trustees for the
coming year elected were: F. H. Stick.
ney, X. @. Sutphen, H. H. Hornbaker; j.
n. Aumford and Thos. Howard. w. B.
Wiswall was elected collector, Mrs. Ram
say clerk. II was voted 70 include Colo
rado College among the special collection
obiects Of the year. Aside from the rcgu.
lar running expenses Of the church
the report showed special cxpen-
ditures Of si,eoo for the new parsonage
tisO for new furnsce. and about SIS for
electric lights. --Longnont Times.
A great many people In Colorado arc &C.
quainted with Rsv. r. e. Field, who for
several year~ twas over the Capitol Ave-
nue Presbyterian Church In Denver. All
such will bc Interested in the Sollowine
Item from tho Cheyenne Leader. "Thc
Prcsbytsrian congregation mceting session
called 70 consider the resieuatiou, Of
tho pastor, Rev. X r. Field, Sunday morn
Ing was largely attended. Hut the mat
ter Wa rsle8Ated 70 the background by
earnest discussion Of the financial ooodi-
tion Of the society. Tue debt Il quite
menacing, but there IL every hope that
there 10 In reservo the ability to obilterate
II It y certain that the obligations can
b met but timc is required. Several
proiccts were discussed, but an adjourn
nent was taken to next Sunday before any
plan was adopted. It's pretty well under.
stood now that Dr.. Field will remain His
people and The city can III afford to lose
such . man"