Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-25
JEWET1 CITY.
Burns Birthday celebration-Stats
President Addresses EndeaVor Meet
ing-Democratie Nominations. o
o. F. Installation.

The 150th anniversary Of the birth
of Robert Burns was flttingly cele-
brated in Odd Fellows hall by a party
of loyal Scots and a few guests. The
proceedings opened with a fine BAN
quet, on the table being many dishes
peculiar to the Land o. Cakes.
After cigars were lighted the re-
mainder of an enjoyable evening was
spent in song and toast. At 11.45
Aud Lang Syne was sung by all pres
ent, closing the evenings festivities.
Sunday afternoon a union meeting
of the Christian Endeavor societies of
Jewett City, Pachaug and Lisbon was
held in the Congregational church.
Rev. E. w. Potter, pastor Of the Bap-
fist church. conducted the service,
which was opened by praise service
led by the choir. Mr. Potter read the
Scriptures from Eph. and Rev. w. ii.
Cane offered prayer. Rev. G. X. Elan
ders sang most impressively His Eye
on the Sparrow.
President Mansfield Speaks.
Mr.. Potter introduced J. H. Mans
field, state president Of the Connecti-
cut Christian Endeavor union. He
drew attention to the fact that funds
will be needed to help erect the build
ing for this work at an early date and
spoke of the convention at st. Paul
III july anu LLE Ob5EIN dlGE VI OAAlAo-
tian Endeavor day February Z. He
emphasized what he was 10 say by de-
claring the Christian Endeavor cannot
be separated from the church.
His topic was How Can I Help Make
the Work Of Ny Society More Effec-
tive? First. certainly not by unjust
criticism. The society's plan is within
the church. 1t may be improved but
never abolished. 1t is a living, draw
-
the needs of any church. 1t depends
greatly on the atmosphere with which
II Is surrounded. Christian Endeavor
is not thescause of religious indiffer-
ence. 1t needs more enthusiastic sup
port from pastors. churches and par
ents.
As the Sunday school Is for teaching,
so is the c. z. society for training. It
is a training school for the church.
II directs the surplus energy Of the
young people. Its principle, which is
devotion to Christ and the church, is
sound. No organization can seem as
a substitute for individual activity.
March with the closest fellowship with
the Master, and do what each one be-
lieves is Gods will.
Things Needful.
In order to do the best work, some
things are necessary. First, fellow
ship with the Christ; second. know the
living book, Gods Word. 1t is essen
tial to the best life. Third, live up to
the prayer meeting covenant pledge.
Fourth. a faith that the true worker
has in God. The future Of the church
is in the Christian Endeavor society
Of today, in. the boys and girls. The
future of Christian Endeavor depends
on the individual life.
To have a part in the upbuilding of
a church, spiritually, is a great privi-
lege. Training is of no real value, I'M
less used. Form large plans and carry
them out. There is no complete serv-
ice without some sacrifice. Rigid dis
cipline makes good soldiers. Keep the
ideals high and strive to live up to
them.
Junior Department Valuable.
He asked How to get the young
people to join the soclety?' and
thought the best way was to have a
Junior Endeavor society, where the
children are trained for Christian En-
deavor. Place upon the members some
responsibility. Each one should prog
ress spiritually. not merely hold their
own" The Saviour-hoo OF Christ
means service to humanity. Don't
wait for something to turn up-turn
it up. Be cordial to newcomers-visit
the shut-ins, offer services to the Sun
day school superintendent. go to the
pastor and offer to do what no one
else will do. Christian Endeavor is a
means to an end. Be loyal to the pas
tor, and awake to responsibility. In
terest yourself in any form OF work
that will interest young people. Make
the prayer meeting interesting, and do
not go without preparation. Plan pray
and participate. No one can do the
best work unless his life is wrought
into the life Of Christ. There is no
radiance without, unless there is radi-
ance within. Introduce new blood and
develop new methods. Be real, earn
est and loyal The world needs not so
much logic as it does loyalty. DO not
measure yourself by someone else's
pattern. Create skill and experience.
DO not be afraid of enthusiasm. Keep
step with the Master.
His closing admonition was stand in
your place and help lift.
Rev. Mr.. Potter closed the service
by quoting a remark made by DR.. King
Of Oberlin college: Everyone has
some work in the world which he can