Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1894-03-30
EASTER SERVICES.
For the HERALD. !

| For the HERALD.
| The entertainment at the Christian
church here, last Sunday afternoon
given by its Sunday school in the
rendition of the Easter exercise entitle
"Christ Triumphant" passed off delight
fully successful. The children and as
sstants were we'll mp in their praotic
and did their duty finely, both in SON.
and recitation.
Pretty and CHEEKY Rotations wero nice
ly rendered by Lorena and Winnie Davis
Annie and Matte Burner, Sallie an(
Stella Bowers, Mary Fry, Oracle Keller
Bessie Morrison and Annie Good, Verne
and Erret Miley and Lsndon Stiekley
The seven girls with lillies in hand
rendered the Ear Lilies" combination
song and recitation beautifully; and
special mention must be made Of the
splendid solo, easter Morning" sung by
Miss Annie Morrison whose smooth, sweet
and clear toned voice rang out in pleas
ant euphOny, to the admiration and en-
joyment of the entire audience, making a
fine impression upon all the bearers.
The subject of missions was introduced
by little Winnie Davis, who began "Jesus
spoke of missions, may not l." and CON-
manded profound attention, and brought
approving smiles and plaudlts from all.
A good collection was then taken mp
for India missions to which the Mission
Band is devoting its labors.
Miss AIDA Brown presided at the organ
in most acceptable manner, to whom
the school and others express their graft
tude.
The church, pulpit and platform were
prettily decorated with blooming flowers
and presented beautiful picture.
On the whole it made all happy and
was red letter day for the children, who
are all the better for their engagement in
the work.
We are glsd to note that Rev. Mr..
Bauserman, the pastor, who has been
very III for several months, was present
and took part in the service. Y.
AT THE METHODIST CHURCH.
The Methodist church was beautifully
decorated with ferns. palms, Easter lilies,
bagonlas, geraniums, jonquiIs and tulips.
Services were opened with a voluntary
by the choir, led by Mrs. L. S. Walker,
singiog the halltlujah chOru,, Prof. Smith
presided at the organ.
Hymn 651 "On JOrdan's stormy banks.
&C." was sung.
After prayer. Rev.. P. Stump, the
pastor, read as morning lesson Mathew,
XXVII-VIII.
The next hymn, 1--WE speak of the land
of the best"
The offertory, II know that my Re-
deemer liveth" was sung as q solo by Mrs.
L. S. Walker.
The pastor selected as his text the ex-
preston of Job, 81 know that my Re-
deemer liveth." He discussed,
The character aud surroundings of the
man who gave uttersnce to these Words
The source of this confident knowledge;
Jesus Christ as our Redeemer, Repre-
sentative and Advocate.
At night the Pastor delivered the final
sermon of this conference year. After the
sermon he gave report Of the years
work, as follows;
50 additions by profession of faith.
by certificate.
6 Withdrawals by certificate:
deaths.
90 additions to Sunday school.
l6 conversions in Sunday school.
Amount contributed By the church.
Improvement of church and par
sonage,. -.---...------. Sll4O.OU
Support OF ministry. l24O.OU
Conference collections, .-...-... 3O9.OO
Young Peoples Missionary Society 5000
Women's Home Mission & Parsonage 400
Expenses of Sunday School, -. 5000
Special Missionary, 5000
Incidental expenses. ......... 1880
s3O6s. 90
The return Of Rev. ]. P. Stump, who
has been upon this charge for two years.
is confidently expected.
ATTHE REFORMED CHURCH.