The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1895-07-13

elusive of the organ and furnishings
and the valuable lot on which the
edifice stands. The entire property
is valued at nearly $4,000. On this
rested until Sunday an indebtedness
of $500. During the day and even
ing of the dedication the splendid
sum of $3.50 was pledged for the
liquidation of indebtedness, leaving
only the trifing amount of $3.50 rest
ing as an obligation on this valuable
property.
We give in the columns following
a description of the new church and
an outline of the movement which has
resulted in reviving the Universalist
cause in Benton Harbor.
Our readers will peruse the account
with interest. 1t shows what may be
done by people loyal to their faith
and holding steadfast amid change
and Encouragement. 1t reveals also
how the persistent and faithful labors
of pastor are ultimately crowned
with success. To the young pastor,
Rev. George A. Sahlin, the demon
nation is largely indebted for this
new church. He has bravely led
the people along the pathways of
success, and while all have done
nobly, and he had many willing and
cheerful helpers, all are willing to
concede the value of his leadership
and accord to him the larger meas
ure of credit for the success which
has been achieved.
SERVICES ON SUNDAY.
The services on Sunday began with
the administration of the communion
at $50. This was an impressive and
helpful service. 1t was peculiarly APP
propriate that this service-a service
of memory and consecration-should
be the first religious service in the
new church. 1t was attended by
nearly all the members who are in
the church relation. 1t was service
of conservation which was fitting also
to precede the exercises which were
to follow.
At 1920 the regular service of the
morning began in the presence of a
congregation which completely filled
the auditorium and the adjoining
lecture room. The following order
was followed:
Organ Voluntary by Louis Arthur Rutter
| DOx0logy
| Responsive Reading
Pa tor and Congregation
| Hymn: Come Thou Almighty King"
Scripture Reading
| Anthem-ChOir
Prayer
| Rev. +. f. Strickland. ID. ID. (BaptiSt).
| Response. Lords Prayer.
Choir and Congregation
Address by Rev. J. >; Cantwei" d. ID.
| Solo
Mr. Willard s. Bracken
| Anthenl-ChOir
Hymn No. 3O6: my Country, tits OF Thee
| Benedicti0n.
The address of the Editor on this
occasion was preceded by a state
ment by the pastor of the cost of the
church and the amount of the indebt-
edness-$3, 500. 1t was understood
that if this amount could be reduced
$500, the parish would be willing
to carry $1,000 as permanent loan
To the establishment and delight of
the people the result of the morning
offering in cash and pledges reached
a grand total of $1,000. The happi-
ness of pastor and people at their
unexpected success may be imagined
but cannot be expressed in words.
Nearly two hours were occupied in
the good work, which was then ad-
iourned until the evening.
The special workwas resumed in the
evening, after brief sermon by Rev.
H. w. Davis, the Congregational
minister of St. Joseph, and the fur
Their sum of $50 was realized. This
made the grand tot Il of $3.50 as the
result of the two services, and only
$3.50 remains as an incumbrance upon
the property.
After the financial work was over.
at half past nine o'clock, the dedicat-
DRY service was held. The form in
the Gospel Liturgy was used, the
three ministers each pronouncing
sections of the dedicatory prayer,