Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-02
Rev. f. Hes SVEN.

came a very serious question how a sum
sufficient TO complete the then only partly
finished building could be raised. The men,
bers had responded nobly, but it was i'm
possible for them to raise the amount Mon
ey could not be had on good real estate
security, and few men care to make loans
on church property, even when times are
good and money is plentiful. In this crisis
a substantial financial friend was developed
in the person of William A. HENDERSON the
chairman of the building committee. who, in
his own name and on his own security,
procured an amount sufficient to complete
the building. on him. also, has devolved
most of the trouble and worry incident to
such an undertaking.
The congre CATION left their old church
home with regret, no doubt, on the part of
many to whom the structure was associated
with a good many memories, but with the
confidence and the cheer that comes from
the belief that the wisest course was being
pursued. Temporary quarters were secured
in a hall on Sth street southeast and there
the congregation has worshiped.
Designing the Plan.
In the meantime designs for the proposed
new building were prepared by Joseph {.
Johnson, architect. good deal of time
and thought was given to the plans-not to
secure a fine or attractive exterior design,
although that was by no means neglected
but to make the most OF the lot and to
secure building that would be the best
adapted for the work which is carried on
by this church. 1t was seen from the outset
that the irregular shape of the lot precluded
the idea of following the conventional plan
IN the design of church, which is rectangu-
lar. The lot was triangular in shape and
yet not even a regular triangle. 1t was pro-
posed at first to build two-story church
but the pastor who had returned by this
time. did not want church of that kind, as
he has too much regard for the safety of
the crowds of people who come to hear
him each Sabbath.
So ingenuity was resOrted to- and finally
the present design was evolved, which has
not only accomplished the feat OF covering
every inch OF ground availa BILE, but also
supplied the accommodations which are
needed. The seating capacity of the church
is double that of the old one. The Sabbath
school rooms are on the same comparative
scale, and altogether far room is con-
cerned, the interior is great success. AS
to the architectural beauty OF the Interior
| the harmony of the decorations and the
comfort of the pews and the other minor
details which the average person is apt to
notice when he goes into new building
| the building committee will probably know
more about it after tomorrow than they do
now, at least they will have a chance to
learn how public opinion regards the new
! church.
Services Tomorrow.
! There will be three services tomorrow
which will have special interest to the pub
| lie But to the members of the congrega-
ton there will practically be an all day
service. Beginning in the morning at $50
with the Sunday school, at 10 o'clock there
will be a special service of prayer and
/ praise and thanksgiving for the members
of the church. The sermon at the services
at IL o'clock will be preached by Rev. Ed
gar Y. Mullins Of Baltimore. who Is Well