The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-12
First CONGREGATIONAL.

The First Congregational church has
published manual containing 454
names arranged both alphabetically and
by streets. The volume contains a pic
ture of the pastor and also a picture of
the church. 1t also includes a brief his
tory of the church. and the form of ad-
mission to membership; and a letter
from the pastor together With various
items as to the methods and work of
the church. 1t also contains a list of
the officers and committees.
The theme of Sunday mornings SER
vice was "Cheerfulness with Storm as
unfolded of the text found in Acts, q 10,
which reads, Wherefore, sirs, be of
good cheer: for 1 believe God, that it
shall be even so as it hath been spoken
unto me-
The world endeavors to find the re-
cipe for a cheerful life' said Rev. Mr.
Hayes. THE Christian has found this
recipe-found only in the like expert
ence which Saul of Tarsus had at Da-
mascus in varying vividness. Amid
changing scenes of stormy life how
ever terrible he found them to be, his
faith In the risen Lord whom he served,
he found the ever present r cause for
eheerfulness and happiness-the truth
of our text. Amid all the experiences
of his journey on board the tossing and
rolling ship, he was cheerful because he
awaited himself of the Christians privi-
lege of trusting God implicitly. In the
economy of God these are great deposits
of value unclaimed by the Christian be-
terna1 environments do not determine
the condition of the soul. Nearly every
life at some time has it's experience of
rounding its Cape Horn.
1.-The secret of cheerfulness in the
storm is of moment to every soul. The
experience of the disciple on the sea of
Gallilee is of great instruction to u.s.
They had one on board who could do
for them. Every soul today WHO has
Christ as leader will find peace and
cheerfulness in all the emergencies of
life. The. waves of agony, hate and
pillows of selfish pride will not ever
whelm. The peace of Christ is some
thing more than joy and happiness.
There is no real harm to those who do
afithful service in the name of and for
the sake of the Lord and Master.
1.-THE dark times you may have are
not of punishment for the past, but of
preparation for the future. When the
soul looks down to the nagging, trying,
turbulent things of the world it sinks
in despair; but when it looks up to God
it finds a foundation sure and strong.
Amid the distress of life let US look up
and trust; trust Him who can and will
never fail to give peace to the believ-
ing SOUL
Rev. Hayes text for the evening
service was found in Matt. 1920 and
the following verses. revealing God as
a God of mercy and love.
cit is noticeable that Matthew gives
emphasis to the fact that Christ makes
the assumption that he is the Son of
STOQ. SAID REV. Hayes. OnT1SI QO0S
not hesitate to assert that he is the
Son of God. That through him alone
is life from God to be found. That he
alone reveals God the Father to men.
Nor does his teaching change with
passing time 1t is as true today as
when Christ first proclaimed the fact
to the critical wondering Jews.
There is also a wavering of judg-
ment in Christ's teaching. To refuse
help from sin through Him is the most
fatal form of weakness and idolatry.
His words are for the weary sin-laden
soul. To such He brings rest. To the
longing, sin-sfck soul Christ's word is
come to me- and find rest. The soul
thus coming accepting Christ's peace
and rest can say with the psalmist,
Jehovah is my refuge and present
help in the time of trouble
when shall we have this rest?
When we take His yoke upon us.
How? BY coming to Him; by seeking
the Lord with all the heart. BY sur
rendering ourselves wholly to his con-
troll and learning of Him rather than
for seeking wisdom elsewhere. None
of the isms of the world can give
peace"
Preparations are being made for a
special service in recognition of Fore
fathers day to be held next Sunday
evening at the First Congregational
l church.