The morning call., 1893-10-23
SUNDAY SERVICES
Of California's Synod at
Oakland.
Rev. e. S. Chapman's Sermon-Im-
pressive Rite of Holy Commun-
iOn-Mrs. COndit's Address.

The First Presbyterian Church of Oak
| land was filed yesterday morning with a
| large congregation, assembled to attend
| the Sunday services of the Synod of Cali
| fornia.
The pulpit and choir gallery were
decorated with flowers and ferns by the
ladies of the church, and presented most
beautiful appearance.
The sermon of the occasion was preached
by Rev. E. S. CHAPMAN, DID,, moderator
of the synod. Mr.. Chapman, whose
pleasant face, together with his kindly,
though decisive, manner, has most agree
ably impressed all who have come in con-
tact with him during the synod's session,
thinks and speaks in vigorous and forci-
BILE style. His sermon, which touched in
his characteristic way upon subjects OF
vital interest to all humanity, was listened
to with profound interest from beginning
to end. A feature Of the mornings exer-
cises was the singing of the choir, of whose
ability the church is justly proud. The
musical selec tions were all peculiarly ap-
pro pirate. and were rendered in excellent
style.
At the conclusion of the services large
number participated in the impressive rite
of holy communion, after which a special
sabbath-schOol service was held.
A prettier sight than was presented by
the .throng of brght-faced, clear-eyed
children who bled to listen to in
struction from the lips of their elders can
hardly be imagined. They went through
their own part of the exercises in a most
satisfactory manner, their good order,
eager interest and sQuick intelligence be-
ing SD ecially noticeable throughout. The
stah hnrt "a Ia
Rev, r. FL. Hartley were we'll adapted to
the comprehension of their listeners, deal
ing with the subjects taken up in a famll-
lar, but at the same time instructive
way.
At 3: 80 o'clock in the afternoon a meet
ing was held the theme Of which was
Young People in the Work of the
Church." Rev. ii. A. Ketchum officiated
as Chairman and made some excellen I
opening remarks. The address of Mrs. |.
NJ Condit on young PEOPLES Influence
for Missions" was particularly good. The
lady is blessed with clear, though soft,
voice. distinct enunciation and manner
full of gracious dignity, and this. together
with ner ability as thinker and her long
experience in mission work, insures her a
cordial welcome whenever she speaks in
public.
young Peoples Influence on the
Church" was spoken of by Rev. r. F. Nc
feeling that this influence could not be
overestimated, aud that the young people
OF to-day are the hope of the church in the
future.
The address of Rev. w. D. Nicholas
dealt with the influence of young people in
promoting Christians union, and showed
conclusvely how necessary aud how valu-
able is their work in this line and how
much they have accomplished.
Rev. e. B. Gage concluded the meeting
with brief but eloquent discourse on
THE Mission OF Young People in the
Kingdom for Such Time as This" He
painted in glowing words the good that
can be and is being done by the younger
portion of the church workers, and urged
them to continue their efforts in the direc-
tion of all that is high and holy with un-
tagging zeal.
The evening was devoted to discussion
of the subject, Our Work as Pastors"
The two most noticeable addresses were,
Seeking the Sheep That Is Lost" by DIR.
Chapman. and Exercising the Flock" by
Rev. F. Philo Phelps. DR.. Chapman's
ideas as regards the necessity of pastors
making special efforts 20 reclaim the wan
derers from the fold of Christ met with
hearty and unanimous approval, while the
remarks of Mr.. Phelps on the need of
keeping up vital interest among church
mem bers in the church and church work
were warmly approved.