Morning journal and courier., 1890-12-08
NOTES OF THE oHURcHEs.


The New Pastor at the st. John
street M. e. Church-A Reception
MIR. Markvgick-Dr. Phillips-About
. Former Fair Haven Pastor
Musical Service-The Revival Ser
Vices . Revivalist Harrison - New
Members Mt Grace Church.
At the st. John street NJ E. church yes
tesday the new pastor, Rev. Wilbert 9.
Brakeman, preached both morning and
evening. His services were enjoyed and
greatly appreciated by the members of his
church and congregation. Mr.. Brakeman
has belonged to the New York east confer
ence since 1877, having preached at quite a
number Of charges with great acceptance
and having built church in Shelton,
Conn, last year. He is considered to be
peculiarly adapted for the successful car
rying forward of the future plans of this
church. An informal reception will be
rendered Mr.. Brakeman after the prayer
meeting on Tuesday evening, when the
Rev. Mr.. Markw1ck will be presented with
set of engraved resolutions in apprecia-
ton of his past services to the church.
Mr.. Markwick recently stated to repre-
sentative of the COURIER that his reason
for his change of base is to secure per-
manent home for himself and family. This
he could not expect to accomplish under
the regulations governing the Methodist
nomination. He stated that he had recent
ly had pleasant interview with the pre-
siding elder, Rev. J. w. Beach of Middle
town, who treated him very kindly. Mr..
Markwick added that he had been connect
ed with the St.John street church for one
year and eight months and should leave
NewHaven with regret. MY appointment
here" said he, ct consider the best have
ever had. There are excellent opportuni-
ties here for minister. The theological
seminary here has afforded me an opportu-
nifty to study considerable during my very
agreeable stay here. The professors have
treated me with great consideration, which
appreciate. There is perfect harmony
between myself and all the members of the
congregation of the st. John street M. r.
church, which is now in prosperous condi-
ton. Twelve new members joined the
church last Sunday" As soon as conven-
lent Mr.. Markwick and family will occupy
the pleasant parsonage at Ansonia.
AN INTERESTING DAY AT GRACE M. E.
CHURCH.
Yesterday was day of unusual interest
at Grace M. E. church. At the morning
service seventeen were received into the
church on probation and six into full mem
bership. There were fifteen baptized
The pastor, Rev. James Coote, oficiated
assisted by Rev Mr.. Abbott.
In the evening addresses were made by
w. D. Holt, J. B. Monson, Rev. William
Roberts and the pastor. An altar service
followed, at which several came forward
for prayers. One of the attractive features
of the service was the singing by the choir
which was organized recently tor these re
vival services.
REV. DR.. PHILLIPS.
Rev. DIR. Phillips, at the Church of tn,
Redeemer, yesterday morning preached I
| fine discourse on the subject of "Paul
Conversion and the Lesson Therefrom."
DWIGHT PLACE CHURCH.
Rev. DR.. Twitche1 delivered, last even
ing, another of his interesting course o
sermons in Dwight Place church Oh
"Heroes and Heroines." The congregation
| was large and alternative.
MUSICAL SERVICE AT TRINITY.
Trinity Episcopal church was crowde'
last evening upon the occasion of tn
special monthly musical service. TIL
anthem, CLEAR Ny Prayer" by Mendels
sohn, in which there is long sopran
solo with running chorus accompaniment
was the musical feature of the evening
The solo part was sung by the favorit
boy soprano, Master Edwin Baker of tn
Church of the Heavenly Rest, New Yorl
city. His rendition of the difficult sol
parts was all that could be desired an
showed forth his clear sweet sopran
voice to perfection. The sermon wa
Ipreached by the Rev. Harry P. Nichols
The program was as follows:
Organ Observation-Disclosures. ......... .Lemaigr
| TRANSFORMATIONS 2S1. 80 Twas Joyful
| Magniflcat l;nrat n n ~.
| Nunc Dimittis, Ii y hA'. ...-.''....H' Z wv
Hymn 483-Angelic Songs.
| Anthem-"Hear My Prayer .Mendelssoh
| Recessional-Hymn 4.