Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-10
WASHINGTON GROVE.
Program Of Services-The Sermons and
Those Who Delivered Them.

Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
WASHINGTON GROVE, Md,
August 0, 1903.
Mr.. W. H. Houghton led the $50 prayer
meeting yesterday morning. At 9 o'clock
prayer meeting was held, and at ~
o'clock was held the ladies' meeting, in
charge Of Mrs. Robert Cohen. Mr.. ]. E.
Hyatt. pastor Of the Brookland Methodist
Episcopal Church. preached at II o'clock.
Mrs. Frank Woodward led the chlldren's
meeting at pm, which Mas largely at
tended. both by the children and the older
people.
The young peoples meeting at 6:45
o'clock was led by Rev. A. H. Zimmerman.
Mrs. Herbert L. Davis sang solo. Rev.
A. H. Thompson. pastor of the Wilson
Memorial Methodist Church. preached the
evening sermon at 8 O'Clock
The rain and threatening weather Of the
early morning prevented the attendance OF
a large number Of the usual visitors here
for Camp Sunday" but when the sun
began to shine many came from the city
and adjoining country. All the services
we're well attended, and great interest was
shown. Mr.. H. L. Strang led the $3.50
o'clock prayer service. The o'clock prayer
meeting was held in the tabernacle. In
charge of Mr.. J. Walter Duvall.
The morning sermon was preached at II
o'clock by Rev. H. r. Naylor, presiding
elder, Washington district M. e. Church.
DR.. Naylor said in part: There have been
battles fought in all ages sacrifices made
men in all lands We cannot condense
ourselves with multitudes to receive good
from Gods word The beginning is every
thing in human life, and often in the be-
ginning the world presents wrong motives
to select from. We need some power to
aid our choice. Many life has failed to
I'LL the measure of its days with usefulness
because of the motivity of the life. It is
struggle to select the right motive
Scores OF men go down to destruction
because Of wrong motives actuating their
lives. Life is contest with self. What
shall be the power to graphic with the
travel. social distinction. honor. beauty2
No: these are useless The only power to
deliver from self is faith IN the power Of
Christ and the unselflshness Of the cross.
Rev. Geo. c. Bacon. D. D.. preached at
8 O'Clock this afternoon At pm. Mrs.
D. e. Wiber talked to the children on
"Seme colored lights; which am IT.
Rev. A. II. Zimmerman led the young
peoples meeting at 646 o'clock. The hour
was spent IN prayer and song and testi-
mony. His twilight meeting was full Of
inspiration and power.
Mr.. Zimmerman preached the evening
sermon at O'clock In the tabernacle be-
fore a large audience. Miss Melville D.
Lindsay sang a solo. Mr.. Zimmerman said
IN part. 10 get an answer OF what Ia
meant by greatness we must get close to
the angels OF God. Greatness Of the char
acter Of God. or goodness Is true greatness,
True greatness moves out in genius to bless
the world. This greatness ia wonderfully
soul-sattsfying to its possessor. In Int
ing men to q better life Is fullest greatness
obtained. This greatness of power and
goodness Is attainable for all. God pro-
duces this greatness in our lives and In
the world by his genfleness. We are en-
deavoring to do our reform work ON the
tine OF love. Gods genfleness IN deal
ing with the world win conquer It to his
side. Gods gentleness must win when all
else shall fail. What q lesson there fs
here for every worker. There Is a hone,
cheer and an Inspiration which we ara
just beginning to take up Love never
fails and will win II We Will answer back to
the gentleneas Of God"
Miss Agnes Auflrie OF Missouri ana Miss
BERTHE Jetf are Visiting Miss q. n. Ripley
on Grove avenue.
Mrs. Paxson was the guest Of Mrs. Jo-
seph Coombs Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Shuckers are visiting
his father. Capt. Shuckers In Oakmonf.
Mrs. Charles Terry and family were the
guests of Mr.. Garges today ON I'd avenue
Miss AGNES Bcudder. Miss Margaret TUT
ioch and Nias Eleanor 1cadder and Mr.
Loais 0cndder visited MiD Margurite Law
renee here today.
Mr.. Franklin 7. Wood and 1Gr. Chss Dun