Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-17
GARDINER.
CHURCH NEWS.
Notes from Highland Avenue-RalIy
Sunday-Serviccs Tomorrow.

The 18th birthday Of Hon. S. Everett
Johnson was marked in a very pretty
way at Highland avenue Methodist
church last Sunday evening. Near the
close Of the evening service the pastor
said that his people believed N gar
lands and words of appreciation for pco-
pie while they were alive and could ap-
preciate them. lie then on behalf of the
friends of MIR Johnson presented him
with Il beautiful Morris chair. and after
4 few fitting words Of gratitude ana ap-
probation uttered with much feeling by
Mr. Johnson. while
..j;jrst he the lie that binds
Our hearts in Christian love-
was being sung. ali came forward and
took h m by the hand and uttered a per-
aonal word of affection. Mr. johnson mas
h.cn class leader for nearly 30 years ana
is not only one of the oldest but one of
the most active and hest beloved mem
b'rs Of tn" church. and all are glad to do
him honor.
The supper and entertainment given
under the auspices of the ofiiciarv of
Highland avenue Methodist EpiscopaI
church Thursday evening was largely at
tended and a success in every way. ana
reflected much credit upon the mon of
this church as well as upon the ladies'
who bore their full share of the labor
Tomorrow will be Rally day at High
land avenue Methodist church in all de-
partments, but especially in the Sunday
school. for which n special program has
been prepared. The pastor will preach q
special sermon for children and young
people at 1879 a. NJ. and the Rally day
exercises of the Sunday school Will be
held at i NJ. 1t is hoped that all the
children Will attend the morning service
and that all. the adults will attend this
special session of the Sunday school.
1T the Rally day exercises at Highland
avenue Sunday school next Sunday Mrs.
Moore will sing and Prof. Robbins will
give i chalk talk.
The First Baptist Sunday school will
observe its 18th anniversary on Sunday.
Nov. IS. with appropriate exercises OF
muse, Rotations etc, in connection with
the regular session of the Sunday school.
1t is planned to be general rallying
time and ell members of the school are
earnestly invited to be present. Souve-
Mrs will he given to all attending.
Sunday at Highland avenue Methodist
Episcopal church. Ecv. ]. r. Clifford pas
tor: Morning worship with Rally day
sermon by the pastor for the children al
1870 \. NJ: special Rally dag session of
Sunday school at u NJ. devotional service
Of the ;isworth League at 6 p NJ, led by
Mrs o. W. MarSon. subject: personal
EvanG. lisnt;" praise and gospel service,
lei by the pastor. ut +. NJ. The new
sorE book Will he used at this service.
CONGREGATIONAL church. Rev. LanGdon
Cuinlhy pastor: Morning service at 100
O'Clock. MI. ,tl:;mby Will preach the
third :. rmun in tie series on why
Should ON" practices the Worship of
God" Tie subject will IT, "Ecc"usc of
our DUTY to Society" Other services us
usual
First Eapt;:'t church. Rev. l.. III. Clark"
pastor: Morning worship at 1919 o'clock
with sermon by the pastor. Anniversary
exercise; in connection with regular Sun
day school session. f.vc:ing s"rvic" at /.
I'nivcrSalist church: Morning service at
10 20 o'clocl; with sermon by Roy. L f.
Ncwhert Of Augusta.
First Church Of Christ. Scientist: Ser
vice At I" T., a. M; subject Of l,.SSnn-'cr-
mon: Soul ;rI Bod" testimonial met
ing w .nc,d'y ut 80 +. NJ