The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1904-01-21
THE CHURCHES.

! ldE CdURCHES.
Chrlstlan Science services are held at No
b Cedar street at II O'Clock every Sunday
morning, Rev. Henry S. Fiske, first reader
All who are interested are invited to attend
new Office, that of field secretary of the
Universalist church in America, was
created by the board of trustees of the
Universalist general convention at its
meeting in Boston Jan. 18th. Rev. C. Ell.
wood Nash, d. D., president of Lombard
college, Galesbury, ILL.,, was appointed ia
| the position.
The Epw0rth League of the NJ. E. church
had very interesting temperance meeting,
led by I. Ii. Fernald, last Sunday evening.
There were interesting talks by Mrs. T. II.
Fernald, Miss Mary Jackson, Miss Lana
Pendleton and others. The singing was led
by Miss Elizabeth Chamberlain, who was
| also the organist.
Meetings at the Auxiliary Mission, 5s
Church street, Tuesday and Friday even
ings, and Sunday at 2.3O and 73O D. m.
Rev. Mr.. and Mrs. johnson would be glad
to receive at the Auxiliary Home, IS Church
street, any cast-otf clothing for distribution
to the needy this winter Mrs. W. b. Con-
ant, the President, will superintend this de-
partment of the mission.
At the Unitarian church next Sunday
morning service at 1915 O'Clock, with
preaching by the pastor; subject, "Punish-
ment and Reward" Sunday school and
Bible class at II O'Clock. All are cordially
invited. Union vesper service in the Uni
versalist church at 73o O'Clock, with lecture
by Rev. A. A. Smith on Robert Burns
Many friends of Rev. Mr.. and Mrs John
son, the faithful workers at the Auxiliary
Mission, gathered at their rooms Monday
evening, Jan. 18th, and left numerous sub
staEtial tokens of their friendship and es
teen. which included, besides provisions of
all kinds, most generous load of wood.
The evening was passed in music and con-
versation and remarks by Mr. and Mrs
johnson, who wish to thank each and every
one most heartily for the kindly contribu-
tionS to their material welfare.
The Duty and the Blessing of Prayer is
the topic for the social meeting at the Bap-
tist church this, Thursday, evening at 7.3O
O'Clock. All are invited. business meet
ing of the church will be called. Sunday
forenoon at 1O:45 special service for
young people will be held The pastor,
Rev. E. S. Philbrook, will deliver sermon
to the young upon the subject, "Christ in
the Temple" Sunday school at noon :;
meeting for men and boys at 30 p. m
Christian Endeavor meeting at p. m. !;
gospel praise and preaching service at 7.3O
p. M, with short sermon by the pastor on
the topic, "One Thing"
Prayer meeting at the Congregational
church this, Thursday, evening at Z: I;
topic, "To every man his work" Business
meeting of the church, to consider the res
ignation of the pastor, at p. M, sharp.
Meeting of the Mission Study Glass in the
small vestry at s p. NJ. subject, "John Liv-
ingston Nevins, the Christian organizer -
Sunday services: Sermon by the pastor,
Rev. G. S. Mills, at 10:45 a. m Sunday
school at noon; C. E. meeting at 6: 80 D. m.
address by the pastor at 7: 80 p. m.; sub
ject, "Sincerity versus display in religion -
The Gospel Mission Association, No. IS
High street, which was organized Sept. 1st,
has been very successful the past month.
| The meetings are well attended, and some
persons have manifested a desire to lead a
better life. The mission is adding to its
membership. Two persons have withdrawn
| from the society, and ten new members
| have been added to the list, making Is
members at the present time. Several more
are expected to join soon. 1t is hoped that
this band of workers will grow into large
organization for the benefit Of our city and
! for the uplifting of humanity. There is a
Sunday school in connection with the work
The work is carried on under the manage
ment of l.. F. Howard, superintendent, anG
! a full board Of officers. Workers from 9th
er places are expected to take part in the
work soon. The work is undenominational
and all are invited to attend EM.Y
Services at the Upiversalist church mex
Sunday will be as follows: At 1915 a. m
regular service, preaching by the pastor
Rev. Ashley A. Smith; subject, "A Tru,
Gentleman at - M, Sunday school Fol
lowing is the program of the union servic,
at 7.3O p. m:
Voluntary, Fantasia, Beethold Tom.
Mrs. Herbert f. Drinkwater.
Anthem, In Thee, o Lord,
UniversaliSt Church Choir.
Reading, Rev. Harry Lut
Soprano solo, Evening Prayer, Lyme
Miss Marion Wells
Prayer, Rev. Harry Lut
Response, Rinl
Mrs. Herbert F. Drinkwater.
Lecture, Robert Burns,
Rev. Ashley A. Smitl
Hymn.
March, Postlude, V. A. Petral
Mrs. Her bert +. Drink water.
The annual meeting of the Congregation
al church was held Thursday evening, Jan
18th. Supper was served in the lower yes
try at o'clock. At 7.3O O'Clock there wa
| a short devotional service condnctad H.