The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1891-04-01
Church Notes and Announcements.

Inc pastors OF Wellington met on MON
day in the study of Rev. A. G. Wall. A
half hour was spent in reports Of the
meetings Of the previous day. DR.. J.W.
Houghton read paper on the stability Of
character in reply to paper presented at
a previous meeting by Rev. W. e, Barton.
Mr.. Barton responded In defense OF hts
former position, and advanced new argu-
ments in opposition to DR.. Houghton's
paper A general discussion foiloweds
which was closed by DR.. Houghton. The
next meeting will be May 4th. Prot.
Foster Of Oberlin Is expected to read a.
paper on the Higher Criticism, to be iol-
lowed by general discussion.
CONGREGATIONAL.
The services in the Congregational
church were Of unusual interest Elabo-
rate floral decorations appropriate for the
occasion had been arranged on tempo
rary platform built several feet in front Of
the pulpit Large palms flanked the plat.
form, and all between them was mass of
green foliage with white blossoms. A.
rich vase OF Easter lilies graced the desk.
On the front Of the pulpit was large star
covered with white flowers from the Dark
Continent; above was the text "He IS
Risen" wrought in purple Immortelles on
background Of white, The theme Of the
sermon WAS the concurrent testimony OF
the Holy Spirit, the Scriptures and the
Church 10 the essential truths Of religion.
as shown by the testimony of the Gospels
aud the Church to the truth of the resur-
rection of Christ, ana the response which
1t meets from the hearts of men. THIS
day closed the first year Of the pastorate Of
Rev w. e. Barton, and brought out one Of
the largest congregations of the year. The
pastor alluded to the work of the past
twelve months and closed with an appeal
10 all TO rise from the grave of sin and
walk with their risen Lord in newness Of
lite.
Special attention had been given to the
music for the occasion. Mr.. Geo. Barnes
proves very efficient chorister. Miss
Dyers Voiuntaries were unusually nne.
we give tne program
Organ voluntary-Triumpha march, Dudley
Duck'',
Observation-Disclosures o.
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