The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-05-23
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Church Notes.
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES


The Juniors are preparing a good
program for next Sabbath evening to
be given at the usual hour of service.
They meet to rehearse after school on
Wednesday afternoon.
On Sabbath evening the theme for
pulpit and choir was Heaven The
subject. choir and very attentive aud
fence rendered the hour one of great in
spiration and profit creating feelings of
true worship
Quite number of visitors during
contest day visited the interior of our
church and pronounced it beautiful
church home, and those who had known
it IN past days were greatly gratified in
what they deemed an immense improve
ment.
Next Sabbath morning union Mem
orial services will be held in our church.
This is the first year our building has
been adequate to allow us to hold this
service. Rejoice with us that the gifts
and sacrifices of the past year enable
us this year to fall into line and be
privileged to take our turn in welcom-
ing this and like worthy customs.
PRESBYTERIAN.
The attendance at both the Sabbath
services was excellent considering the
! very lnclement weather. The pastor
preached in the morning on The
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Canada, was present and was most
warmly greeted by her many old-time
friends and parishioners.
In the evening Rev. j. w. Carson of
the Congregational church gave splen-
did address on Individual Influence
and its Immortality" from the text,
mo man liveth unto himself, no man
,iieth unto himself" The points made
in the discourse were original and
striking, replete with forcible illustra-
tions and clothed with beautiful lang
uage. The solos in the midst of the
lecture as sung by Mr.. Carson were
peculiarly impressive. The anthems
rendered by the full choir were very
pleasing and effective. The best wishes
of many friends in DenisOn will 20
with Rev. Carson to his new charge
near Denver. He is a gifted Sermon
izer and attractive preacher of the
word.
METHODIST
Sunday school numbered 2;,9.
Chas. Bollen led the Epworth League
in the evening.
Quarterly Conference was held last
Saturday evening and the regular BUSH
ness of the Conference was transacted.
Sunday was day of unusual interest
and profit. The early Love Feast prov
ed to be season of deep spiritual in
terest. A great number took part in
the meeting.
There will be no preaching next Sum
day morning owing to the union Mem
orial service at the Baptist church.
Class meetings, Sunday school, Epworth
League and evening services at the
usual hours however.
AT 1890 Rev. w. j.. Bartholomew
preached very thoughtful sermon on
the general theme of Christianity in its
adaptation to the needs of the race. At
the close of the sermon the Sacrament
of the Lords Supper was administered.
The church was packed at the eve
ming service, and the people listened to
an address by Prof. Denote. It Is
needless to say that it was great ef-
fort, following similar lines of thought
as were presented in former lectures
delivered. Prof. De Motto occupies the
front rank among the great lecturers Of
the country. Character building is the
great theme of his lectures. and his an.
peal to young people to keep their lives
pure, in order to attain the highest use-
fulness is emphasized with intense ear.
nestness by the speaker.