Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-06-05
AMONG THE CHURCHEs.

Lectures at tho Howard Avenue Com
gregatf0nal Church-Rev. Mr.. Sco-I
field Speaks to the West Side Club
Rev. MIR. Pollard Speaks ON ssWOFk-
Ing and PIaying.,s
Rev. William J. Mutch of the Howard
avenue Congregational church preached an
excellent sermon yesterday morning on
'Dishonoring God" from the text, "Be-
cause that when they knew God they glor-
fled him not as God, neither were thank=
full; but became vain in their imaginations,
and their foolish heart was darkened."
Romans /, 81. In the evening he delivered
another lecture in his reform course, en-
titled, "Some Needed Social Reforms, I"
which was listened to by large congrega-
tion.1 .. =:
On Thursday evening Mr.. 8. P. Thrasher
will deliver the second lecture in the popu-
lar course which is In progress at this
church, entitled "My.. Experiences in 3
Whale Ship" On the 22d of June Mr..
Charles Fl. Mcintosh of Port Chester, NY,
will deliver lecture on "Ben- Hur," which
will be illustrated by stereopticon views.
AT GRACE NJ. e. CHURCH.
At this church yesterday morning, it being the
first Sunday in the month, the morning service,
conducted by the pastor, Rev. F. A. Scofeld, con-
sisted Of the reception of members and the sacra-
ments OF baptism and the Lords supper. Fifteen
new members were added to the church, eight
by letter and seven from probation. Two were
also received on probation by letter from another
church, and two were baptized. At the commun-
ion service 165 communicates went forward to
the altar, according to the custom Of the church,
and received the sacrament of the Lords supper.
communicants, as well as the deep interest man
Tested by all, made the whole a most solemn and
At 615 p. m. the Epworth League Of Christian
Endeavor assembled in the lecture room of the
church for it's regular monthly conservation
Durham of the Salvation army were present and
addressed the society in very earnest and
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the churches; and that instead Of pulling down
or creating dissention in church, they are doing
and saving the unchurched masses. They are In
charge of the Salvation army work in this state,
and are hoping soon to open a hall or place Of
ward in this city.
ADDRESS so THE WEST SIDE CLUB.
In the evening Rev.Mr. scofield spoke specially
by request to the West Side club on, "The Ele-
ments Of Success in Life" large number of
the members of the club met in q body at the
club house, 166 Spring street, and attended the
church.
The Ladies' Aid society will give an ice cream
and straw berry festival at the residence Of Mrs
Tooker, 9 Vernon street, on Wednesday evening
ALI are cordially invited.
HOWARD AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH.
At this church it was communion Sunday yes
terday, and six new members were received into
the church. The pastor, Rev. Mr.. Pollard
preached a most thoughtful and instructive ser.
mon on t'The Duty of Christians to Support the
Preaching of the Word and to Sustain the Ordi
nances Of the Church. from the text, There
unto am ordained preacher, and an apostle q
speak the truth in Christ and lie not) a teacher
OF the Genties in faith and verify I. Timothy
2:xvii.
In the evening he delivered an interesting
lecture on working and Playing" In which he
spoke Of energetic Christianity as opposed to the
ha1f-hearted performance of ones Christian
duty, and he urged his people that they work 81
Christianity and not play at it.
Rev. Mr.. Pollard leaves about tho first Of July
for his new field Of labor at Roanoke, Virginia
His successor to the church on Howard avenue
which he has brought into such q marked de
gree of prosperity has not yet been appointed
but meeting of the church will be held Friday
evening next to confer in regard to the matter