The Somerset reporter., 1904-02-04
Church n Otes.
FIRST BAPTIST.

FIRST BAPTIST.
At the First Baptist church morning
worship with sermon by the pastor, Rev.
II. r. Huse, upon the theme "Thera-
peutics for the soul" Singing by our
large chorus choir under the les der-
ship of Mrs. Philo Steward. Solo each
Sunday by some member OF the choir
At the close of the morning service the
Lords Supper will be observed. Sunday
school In the vestry at II 05 o'clock At
O'Clock the Juniors will hold their reg
ular meeting. 1t being Christian Ell
deavor day, special exercises will be
held and all parents are cordially invited
to be present.
Young Peoples meeting at 6 o'clock.
Topic, "Chrst for the wcrld and for
me-" John 3 l4-2l. The attendance Of
young people, last Sunday, WAS the
largest yet. This is not children's
meeting nor an old folks service, but
meeting Of young men and young wo-
mentor them and conducted by. them.
All are cordially invited. Owing TO the
union temperance meeting In the Metho-
dist church there will be no O'Clock
service.
The memorial service, last Sunday af-
ternoon at 80, for Everett Ardell Ham,
was one Of precious interest and comfort.
Everett was one OF our Juniors whose
death from diphtheria, four weeks ago,
made it impossible for any funeral SCI
vice to be held. After singing by the
Juniors the pastor read Scripture selec-
tions, followed by remarks and prayer.
Life is not lived in years only but in
character and attainment In the brief
life of our little friend he had come to
life's truest, best and greatest affair %
ment, the knowledge and love OF Jesus
Christ. Knowing that he could not ger
well our little friend bravey said good
by to each one in his home. No better
comfort nor truer words can be spoken
than those of one Of the Juniors upon
learning of the death of his friend aud
companion. "WhY Everett Is all right,
he is with Jesus" There were over so
of the Juniors in attendance at this mt
mortal service, besides relatives and
other friends. Heartfelt sympathy is
felt for the bereaved parents.
Last Sunday at O'clock 80 and more
of the Juniors attended a union Junior
meeting in the Methodist church, con-
Quoted by Miss Santee.
One week from Sunday upon Feb'y.
14th, another union Junior meeting will
be held In the Bethany church to be cor
Quoted by Rev. G. d. Crane, field worker
of the Maine Christian Endeavor move
nent. Ia the evening of same Sunday n
union young peoples meeting will be
held In the First Baptist church at Z
o'clock.
METHODIST.
Thursday evening (tonight) the mid
week prayer meeting.
Sunday services as usual. Music by
the quartette and sermon by the pas
tor. Strangers welcome. At II m. the
Bible school, with classes to suit all
ages. The PASTORS class for young men
is growing In interest and numbers. All
Young men are invited to come and join
this class.
j. L. at o'clock in the vestry. Let
all the boys and girls Ia the church and
s. S. come and make this an interesting
League.
The E. l.. will meet as usual at 6 p.
M, Floyd Nye, leader; subject, "The
Universal and Personal Christ"
At 7 o'clock there will be temper
ance rally In the church. Special music
in charge of E. C. Taylor and an address
on the subject of "Re-7ubmissionn by
Volney Cushing
Ga last Friday evening the E. L. held
one of those social socials. A large
number were present and everybody was
social An interesting program WAS
given and fruit and nuts served. The
Young men of the church and League
will have charge of the next Cne--to be
announced later.
Miss Rosa Santee, a deaconess from
the Me. Conf Deaconess' Home at Port
land, Me-, who has been assisting the
pastor the past month, returned to Port
land, Monday, after a successful months
work.
On Sunday afternoon all the Junior
societies. met with the Junior League in
union service. There were about $50
boys and girls present, and it was very
impressive sight to see so many In one
meeting. Another similar meeting will
be held in the Bethany church, Sunday,
Feb. Ia.
The Junior League are planning a
japanese social for Feb. 20.
The Social Circle will meet with Mrs.
J. n. Smith, Water street, Monday p. m
at two o'clock.
BETHANY.
Covenant meeting, this evening, at
7.30. Members of the church are re-
minded of their obligation to sustain
this meeting, and all others are heartily
welcome.
Public worship next Sunday at 10 45
a. No., with sermon bv the pastor; ~
was glad when they ssid unto me, let us
go into the house of the Lord" The
ordinance of The Lords Supper will b.
observed Immediately after the morning
service. S. School session about l215
p. m. in the chapel.
Junior Endeavor meeting in the chapel
at p M, led by Miss lucy Taylor
Christian Endeavor meeting at p. m.
In the church parlor. Topic, "Christ
for the world and for me; leader, Mr..
Charles Baker. Everyone bring copy
of the programme.
worship, union temperance rally Of all
the churches will be held In the Metho-
dist church to listen to an address on
anti-resubmission by Mr.. Volney b.
Cushing.
The Christian Endeavor missionary
meeting, last Sunday evening, WAS ole
of unusual interest, conducted by Mrs.
Spencer. One Of the hymns, sung as a
solo and chorus, was composed by Mrs.
George o. Smith.
The February meeting Of the Bethany
Woman's Missionary Society will he
held In the afternoon of Thursday, Feb.
/ III In the chapel. The ladies are invi,-
ed to bring lunches sad remain to the
evening service.
UNIvERsALIsT.