Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-25
EASTER IN THE CHURCHES
Fine Music and Beautiful Flowers
Marked The Day.
SPLENDID EASTER PROGRAMS
anctaaries Filled With Ardent Wor'
shipers at the Services in the
Various Churches.

Various Churches.
The Easter services in our cit.
S-anrches we're largely attended. Thu
most Of the congregations prepare
specially for the day, and nearly al
ssise ministers preached specially fiji
ting sermons bearing on the ResuT
rection, the true theme for the day.
Whilst the day was not an ideal one
she weather in the morning befn,
xsunnewhat threatening, it was such a!
not to Interfere with the church goers
The churches were decorated for Tho
ascnasion with plants and flowers. and
special music for the day was render
sed very creditably by the choirs.
The Easter services in the Luther
an, Episcopal, First Methodist, Catho-
Aic. Southern Methodist, Christian,
United Brethren FIRST Baptist and Re.
formed churches were all elaborate
and impressive.
THE programs as published in this
Never before, perhaps was a deeper L
staresf taken by the various churches
htare IN celebrating this joyous church
Festival
"a special feature in the Southern
MefnDdis t church was the sermon in
ithe evening to Palestine Commandery
knights TempIar by the new pastor,
Rev. Sir Knight William f. Locke
In the Episcopal church an impress
sHire feature OF the services of the day
MAS 2na baptism OF a number of HIT
dren ny fhe rector, Rev. John S.
! ooOsias' GsislAfxE
~ Christ Reformed Church.
The Easter services in Christ
church were thoroughly enjoyed by
tfce congregations present. The SER !
yless during Lent, and especially of
sassson Week, leading up to Easter
ssF1ss a fitting AND most helpful prepa- I
ration for the ffun realization of the
tsaster joys Many wwere the favorable
expressions of those who had part in
them. u enjoyed them so much; 1T
.vas the sweetest Easter service ever
enjoyed Expressions such ar these
.lrqeszsazae idea of the character of the
sgergicps, and how trey impressed
hose. IN satfennaucs, A~-a--- 'A--'--
!, c'Fhe2-Aa--Ns>~sl was beautifully set with
potted plants and cut flowers. me
rso,sssic throughout was well rendered
2snad inspiring, and helped much in the
npliH of the congregation. The num-
her OF communicates present was the
rarZest in the history of the present
s-,manrate, though sickness hindereo
some. The offering of the congrega-
sion for the day was s1S001, Lenten
offerings, s2S45. the Sunday school,
yya mq, q total of s23S46. all for ben
eavoience. .,st a &lss'@
The children's service at o'clock
was a true delight. They seemed to
enjoy it to the full Those who
shnli special numbers did themselves
credit Their benevolent Offering was
-aElheral one, footing up over $1,000.
Tins iay was fun one for the pas
'sar--six services for the day. The
first al a. M, Sunday school at $50,
me Hcly Communion at 10:45 com
rnupion with the sick at l p. m, chill
siren's service at a O'Clock and Thanks
Swing and Praise service at s O'Clock.
ct .as glad Easter and generally
ent0yed, the last service being fit
gIng conclusion. Nine persons were
added 10 the membership of the con-
gregation
antbem-Christ the Lord Is Risen
SiageT.
This viii be followed by the
Invocation.
The Gloria Tibi.
First Scripture Lesson.
The Easter Canticle AMI Collect.
11ymsD No. 257.
The Second Scripture Lesson.
Antham-Come See Where He Lay
Herman.
The Profession of Faith.
Te Deum.-Simper.
The FESTIVAL Prayer.
ASymn No. 269
address by the Pastor.
GLORIA Tibl.
Fhe Lords Prayer.
Anthem-He Is Risen Witty.
The Offertory.
EHy1nn No. 259.
'FttRe Doxology and Benedict
AS The offerings of the day will be