The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-15

work. and in the use of the Jnterna-
| tonal Sunday School Lessons, used by
almost all denominations now. 1t rec
ognizes Christians in other Evangelical
churches, though of another name.
| Grace Lutheran church was organized
| in September, 1894. On June l, 1895,
Rev. Foster u. Gift took charge of the
work as the first pastor. Services We're
held for year In the old Young Mems
Christian association building, until
May, 1898, when the Mcmillan property,
on the corner OF Madison avenue and
| Mulberry street. was purchased and
the frame dwelling house somewhat re-
modelled to answer the purpose of a
temporary chapel. After four years OF
hard and faithful service, Rev. Mr.. Gift
resigned in the spring of 1899, and was
succeeded June by the present pastor.
The change in site was made for sew
eral reasons, the main one being that
a church ought to be established where
one is needed. The future outlook for
the church is bright one, and its
faithful and active members see the
outcome of their faith and their labors
In the beautiful new structure that Is
now so rapidly nearing completion.
| The new property is costing this con-
gregation about $4,000. It's architect Is
II. G. Rutherford, and it's builder L. S.
Williams. Il. d. Shopland has the sub
contract for the carpenter work. Charles
b. Scott has the contract for the steam
heating plant. William Reith, of Phila-
delphia, furnished the stained glass
windows. The Grand Rapids School
Furniture company furnishes the pews;
| i. p. Frlnk, of New York, furnishes the
electric and gas light fixtures, and the
Scranton Carpet and Furniture COM
| Dany, the carpets, etc. The building
committee, from the congregation, con-
sists of the pastor, Rev. Luther Hess
Warng, James Matter and ID. l..
Fickes.
| Christianity In Earnest gives the fol-
lowing concerning Church Extension"
| of the Methodist church in our new
possessions:
by large donations recently paid
| the Board of Church Extension has
aided in the erection and completion
without debt of q fine church in Homo
lulu, this being the second church thus
aided. In Porto Rico a church has Just
been furnished with $4,000 of the $4,000
appropriated by the board for this pur-
pose. In the Philippines four mex
pensive chapels have been built by the
| aid OF this board, and we have in hand
enough money specially contributed for
| this purpose to aid in the erection Of
ten more chapels. The natives are
eager to build these chapels and
| churches if we can only furnish them
| comparatively small amounts.
"A valuable building site in Manila
has been purchased, and we hope that
| the money the board holds for the
| Charles Knox Memorial church to be
erected in Manila will secure the erec-
ton of this memorial church on the
purchased Site
The Sunday congregations at the All
Souls Universalist church continue to
grow larger and larger, from week to
week, under the inspiring ininistrations
ana preaching of the new pastor, Rev.
Thomas b. Payne. Within three months
by count, the attendance has increased
10 per cent A new Sunday school
singing book, THE Bright Light" has
recently been secured for the school,
and was used for the first time last
sunday The Ladies' Aid society OF
the church is busy these days making
ready for a two days Easter sale
March IL and 20, at which time their
| many patrons will be glad to know
they will serve one OF their famed
| chicken suppers.
The OWego Daily Record of last
tuesday Q1th) contained an item
winch VIII be of interest to the many
friends of Rev. William Edgar in this
city as we'll as Dunmore and Carbon
| dale
AL the fourth quarterly conference
OF the Methodist Episcopal church. held
on Monday night, the presiding elder
was asked by rising vote, to use his
influence to have the pastor returned
ior another year. Every member voted
Tor the resolution. Extensive improve
ments costing $l,500 are now in pro-
gress, When completed, this church
Will be one of the most attractive i'm
Wyoming conference"
The next district quarterly meeting
of Wilkes-Barre District of New Yorl,
conference will be held at Free Meth
odst church, Green Ridge, commence
ing on Thursday evening, Feb. 81 and
l.
ings will be as follows: Preaching
, Thursday evening at as and Friday
and Saturday at $50 and 7.45 u. m.
Meeting all day Sabbath and Love
feast at $3.50 a. M, followed by sacra-
ment of Lords supper Preaching at
2,3O and 73O p, m. The public is cor
Gially invited to all these meetings,
Seats free,
The evangelistic services which have
been held during the past two weeks at
the Penn Avenue Baptist church, have
been attended with encouraging re-
suits. Several persons have accented
Christ, and a number have expressed
an earnest desire for a new life. sun
day evening the pastor will speak on
the theme, Sowing and Reaping," and
will illustrate the sermon by num-
ber of pictures drawn while he speaks.
Revival services will follow the meet
ing i'm the auditorium.
There will be an old fashioned fellow
ship meeting at the Railroad Y. NJ. C.
A" sunday at 3'45 p. IN. Mr., j. II.
Fagan VII have charge. There will be
no address, but all who attend are
invited to bring precious promise and
speak on 1t for two minutes. No one
will be called on, but 1t is hoped that
all will take part freely, The Male
Quartette win lead the singing, as
sisted by cornet and piano. The meet
ing is for men only and all men are
welcome,
The marriage is announced of the
Rev. Samuel Moore, pastor of Clinton
Street NJ, l.. church, Blnghamton, to
Mass Mary o. Brewer, OF Norwich, N.
Y. Tile ceremony was solemnized