The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-11-01
NEW METHODIST OHUROH.
Ground Broken on Last Saturday. addresses
by tho Different Pastors OF the Town.
An Account OF the Exercises.

ously given, large number of people
assembled at the corner of Third and
Market Streets last Saturday afternoon
at four O'Clock, for the purpose of
breaking ground for the new Metho-
dist church which is to be erected at
that location. Not only were the
members of the church out in full
force, but the crowd was augmented
by representatives from the different
denominations, as we'll as their pastors,
thus showing fraternal spirit, and
the interest they had in the enterprise.
The exercises we're commenced by
singing Praise God from whom all
blessings fow," after which, Rev.
Conner led in prayer in which he
invoked the Divine blessing not only
upon the work in which they were
engaged, but upon all the congrega.
tions OF the town. In the few remarks
which he made, he said among other
things, "tbat we are met here to day
to break ground for new church,
and whilst it is to be called the Melho
dist Episcopal Church, we are glad to,
and do recognize all denominations
The fact Of these different minister
being present on this occasions is
an evidence of the good feeling that
exists among the different denomina-
tions." He then introduced Rev. G..
+. Weeks pastor Of the Baptist church.
He said, "that the fact of so mapy
people being present proved that other
people in the town, beside the mem
bers of this particular church, are
interested in this enterprise. We are
glad when a substantial building is
erected in our town, and much more
SO, in this building, as we recognize
the fact that it is to be the house of
God, and is being built for the ad-
vancement of His kingdom. l am
glad to be present, and wish you
abundant success from the start to
the finish. When l think of the souls
who will find Christ in this new edifce,
and the yet unborn generations who
will be here taught to love God, / can
do nothing else than wish you success
in your undertaking, and pray that
God will abundantly bless you. l am
glad to be here with you on this oc-
cason, and will be pleased to be with
you at its dedication, and l bring you
the congratulations and greetings Of
my congregation.
Rev. c. Fl. Brandt of the Reform
Church, said, in substance | can
foim some idea of the determination
it took to start this enterprise, There
is always in movements of this kind,
a great deal of doubts and misgivings.
Some questioning the feasibility and
possibility of doing the work. You
certainly deserve the congratulations
of the entire community. Your church
in the past has been doing noble
work in this place, as it has done in
other Towns. This building will be
an honor to the town, and one OF
which we can all feel proud, and the
community is to be congratulated up
on its erection. 1t will increase the
value of other property and will be
come center attracting people to-
ward doing good, This is to be a
house of God, and its erection will be
an incentive for harder work on the
part of the other churches. The fact
that it will undoubtedly be the finest
in the town, should not make others
envious, but they should rejoice in 1t
/ biing to you the congratulations o.
my congregation, and hope that 1t may
be place where God will be pro
claimed and many led to Christ"
Rev. Johnson, of A, M E. Church
said GO that | too, am glad to be here
and am glad | am Methodist. The
erection of every church makes towr
better. | am glad | am Methods
for two reasons. First, because, i
was the first church to extend help
ing hand to the colored race, ano
second, on account of the great worI
it is doing among that class of people
l wish YOU Gods speed in the noble
work In which you are engaged.
After singing, "All Hail the Power o
Jesus name" Rev. George w. Currin
of the United Evangelical Church
upon being introduced said, "yol
have gotten too big for your church
but l hope the church you propos'
erecting will never be too large for TIT
congregation. Representing the Unit
ed Evangelical church of this place
bring you greetings from my congrega
tions and hope that your labors ma
he crowned with SUCCESS.
Rev. p. A. Heilman of the Luther
an Church, among other things said
"that there is an old adage which say
"well begun, half done consequently
you are half way through with you
labors. We are here to wish you well