The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-05

| thanks Mary for her wonderful faith.
| In dwelling along the line of faith the
speaker said we hear much about faith
| in these days, but there is nothing so
| wonderful as true faith in the Lord
Jesus Christ, as this is the passport for
admittance to His spiritual kingdom.
| The man who believes in the Lord
Jesus Christ is the greatest man in the
world tot;ay, and enduring faith is only
achieved by union with the Lord Jesus
Christ.
Young people should kindle light,
as Mary did. that will live after them,
as there are many people who are
esteemed high in the world, but low in
the estimation of God. Those who
! have faith in Him are great in the sight
of God because of their faith and
Jesus has His reward for those who
do what they can for Him.
Mr.. Powell related Il number of
pathetic instances in connection with
his work of raising subscriptions for
new churches. and introduced his sys-
TEN of bonds. popularity known as a
voluntary thank offering. These bonds
are for $36 each payable any way from
25 cents up per week and some Of them
are issued in honor and memory Of
relative and departed friends.
The church and parsonage. he said.
represented valuation of 100000. and
of this amount $500 was due for labor
and $4,000 on a mortgage. He proposed
to enlist subscriptions for this amount
during the day, and succeeded very
well. A large number Of the bonds
We're disposed of at the morning SER
vice. The service was dismissed with
the benediction by the chairman, Rev.
DR.. Griffin.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Sunday school held a. rally and
mass meeting during the afternoon,
and the church was filled with men,
women and children. The orchestra
played a selection, which was fol-
lowed by a song, 1T Pays to Serve Je-
sus." Prayer was offered by the pas
tor, Rev. James Benninger. The choir
rendered an anthem, Give Unto the
Lord. Q Ye Mighty" and after. another
selection by the orchestra, Mrs. j. w.
Powell, of Buffalo, sang a solo,
rev. +. p Doty, pastor of the South
Scranton Methodist Episcopal church,
and u former pastor of the Hampton
Street church, was the first speaker.
He was introduced by Chairman
Powell. His greeting was of a con-
gratulutory nature, and said he was
glad to know the congregation had
been called out TO meet the eXigencies
of the times. 'The best sign of life is
a constant growth" he said, land the
new church is an evidence of that
fact"
There is Strengthening influence in
association, with one protecting and as
ssrine; the other, and he expressed the
hope that the boys of the Sunday
school will grow up to be manly men,
and the girls to be womenly women.
and in time become strong pillars of
the church of God. He congratulated
Rev. Benninger and his people on the
noble effcrt they have made to ad-
vance the cause of Christ and hoped
they will abundantly succeed in their
ehdeavOr.
Rev. II. c. McDermott, pastor of the
Simpson Methodist Episcopal church,
extended a few word. of greeting from
his church to the congregation. and
congratulated the congregation of En-
bury church on the magnificent house
OF worship they have erected He
wished them success in their work and
renewed interest in the good cause.
Rev Mr.. Henry, of Taylor, who was
also pre- sent brought words of greeting
from bis people, and said he looks for
ward to mighty work in the Twentieth
century for Christ and the church.
DI. Upham was called on to say
few words, which he did in very ac-
cepta able way. He said he believed in
having the boys and girls at the
church service, and devoutly hoped
that Rev, Benninger's efforts, and those
of his people, will be crowned with sue
cass. "rhe Methodist church," he said
cannot get along without clear-cut
salvation" and he hoped there would
come such a revival in the new church
that will win many souls to Christ"
Mr.. Powell then introduced his bond
system of raising money to the Sum
day school, and a number of the
classes pledged themselves to pay diff
fercnt sums to the church indebted
ness. He also told n number of diff
ferent stories I'm connection with his
work. The service was closed with
singing, music and benediction.
EVENING SERVICES.
Inc llfSt SERVICE VI the evening was
at 4 o'clock, when the Epworth League
held devotional exercises. James Shep-
herd, of the Elm Park church, con-
Quoted the meeting and delivered an
address. The preaching service began
at z o'clock, opening with an organ
prelude, and the singing of Onward
Christian Soldiers" by the choir and
congregation.
The largest assemblage of the day
gathered in the new church to attend
the evening service, and people of
every denomination We're there to aid
ard encourage the cause. After the
preliminary services, prayer was Of
fered by DIR. upham, and the pastor,
Rev. James Benninger. read the Scrip
ture lesson from Heb. x:1-25. The
choir rendered an anthem. "Rejoice In