Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-02-01
p1scopAL MISSION SERyIcEs.

/ EPISCOPAL MISSION SERVICES
You are earnestly invited to Join in
the services of the Mission, in Trinity
Episcopal Church, Martinsburg, Feb.
Sth, to 18th inclusive. Rev. G.. A.
Christensen, Missioner. Seats all free.
A cordial welcome to all. Christians
of every name are asked to pray for
the Mission. Service at II a. M and
1880 p. m. on Sunday, and in addition,
an address to men only, at p. m.
Week Days. Morning prayer. 9:45 a.
m. Instruction in the Christian Life,
1915 a. m. Evening prayer, 4 p. m.
Mission Service, Sermon and LATTER
meeting" 7:30 p. m. On Monday,
Wednesday and Feb. 10th. 18th, 14th,
and on Tuesday, Feb. 18th. Short
service and address to children at 4:30
p. nj.
Rev. Christensen, General Missioner
of the Parochial Mission Society of
the United States, will I'd. VIZ hold
a Mission In Trinity P. f Church
Martinsburg, from Feb. sth to 18th
Inclusive.
He is coming in response to an in
vitatiou from the Rector. and for the
sole purpose of enlarging the Redeem
er's Kingdom. The plain. simple
Gospel will be preached, and every,
effort made to win souls. Christ cruel.
fed will be held up, and all persons
asked to look to Him and be saved.
While thuse in darkness will be direct
ed to the light, the Mission. in addi-
ton, is to strengthen the Christian,
and to rekindle warmth and vigor in
tbo hoo &c ~ &hn J,,t-oxporv,, xuho caor,
to have forgotten they once came on
the side of Christ, and to their shame,
are crucifying Him afresh.
The members of the Parish are ask
ed to pray for the Mission, to come to
the Mission. and bring some one with
you to the Mission. Remember, We
must all pray; be alive with zeal,
strive earnestly to help the Mission,
and we will have Gods richest bless
ing.
A cordial invitation is extended to
all those who have not yet found
the Saviour. "Come with us
and we will do you good" The
Rector and parishioners extend, also,
hearty Invitation to all Christians to
attend the services. We shall be glad
to see you, and want you, with us, to
enjoy the time of refreshing to which
we are looking forward with so much
pleasure.
Faithfully your friend and servant
in Christ. HENRY THOMAS,
Rector Trinity P. E. Church.
Below will be found letter address
ed to the Parishioners of Trinity
Church by the Rev. Christensen.
$50 Lincoln Place,
BROOKLYN. n. V, Jan, l3. 1890.
To the Pensioners of Trinity p. q.
Church, Martias6,wg, ". Va.
MEN AND BRETHREN AT the in
vitation of your Rector, and with the
approval of your Bishop, purpose,
God willing, to conduct Mission in
your parish next month. I'll did not
feel called of God to do this work. l
should not dare to do it, and as it is,
/ shall be utterly inadequate to the
duty unless / have your willing ac-
ceptance and hearty sympathy and
help. shall come to you stranger,
but at the same time with that conf
dence which one feels in his brethren
in Christ. The object OF Mission is
to enlighten the consciences and deep
en- the spiritual lives of those who at
tend. The services are not intended
for the members of Trinity Church
only, but for all who choose to come.
The sermons and instructions will
have for their aim the raising up OF
the fallen, the rousing of the careless,
the succouring of the tempted, the con-
vincing of the unbelieving, the
strengthening of the weak, the con-
firming of the faithful. Much work
must be done by you all. if this Mis-
sion is to prove real blessing to your
parish and community. 1t will make
your Lent longer one, but by so
much the more a blessed one, if you
consecrate these preceding days to ex-
traordinary prayer and service for
Christ and His church. Make known
as widely as possible this special eff
fort to reach and save souls for whom
Christ died. Above all, abe instant
in prayer" that God will bless this
effort to His glory. My part after all
is very small one; it rests with you.
according as you work and pray for a
blessing. whether YOU receive bless
ing. Entreating you all to be my fell
low-helpers in Christ Jesus. am.
Your Servant for His sake,
G.. A. CHRISTENSEN.