Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-07-24
JEWETT CITY
Social at Baptist chureh-=Rev. w. g.
FenneII the speaksr-Briefs and
Personals. ~

/ The members and congregation OF
the Baptist church met at the church
Friday evening for their regular
church social, a large number being
present. The audience room had been
decorated with flowers, as well as the
vestry, After the opening hymns. a
choir of twenty-five voices sang Gou-
mods 20 Praise Ye the Father, and
was followed by prayer by the pastor
Then came a solo, 'Grass and Roses"
sung by Miss Grace Bicknell, with
violin accomuaniment by Peter Coop
err Jr. The harmony was beautiful
and the number was perfectly rem
dered.
Rev. w. q. FennelI's Address.
The address Of the evening was de-
nvered by Rev. W., G. Fennell, pastor
Of the Asylum Avenue Baptist church,
Hartford. His theme was New Du-
ties Under New Convictions" He
said among other things:
The times have changed. The church
needs to adjust itself to the changed
conditions. This does not mean an
overthrow of the old vital and funda-
mental truths; but it does mean the
adaptation of the truth to new re-
lations.- Japan has the same vigorous
spirit as of old. but fights with new
weapons of western warfare. The old
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Three Salient Changes.
The changed conditions which the
church must meet today are especially
three. 1. From the rural to the urban
type Of life. 2. From the old time
New England population to the for
eign. 8. From the local and provincial
view to the world wide. All this means
more direct personal work wisely di-
rected; it means a new recognition OF
the worth, of the foreigner and a new
means a new devotion and a broad
craftsmanship in the kingdom Of God.
I Social Hour With Refreshments.
After the closing hymn the audi
ence went to the vestry, where sand
witches, cake, coffee and ice cream
were served. The church social COM
nnittee-A. NJ Brown o. F. Miller,
Charles Armstrong. Mrs. r. w. Dearn-
ley and Mrs. A. M. Brown-were in
charge The two ladies arranged and
conducted the musical programme.
Miss Ida Foster. assisted by the young
ladies of the church, had charge of the
refreshments, and Mrs. H. F. Cheney
CT the decorations.
Pulpit Themes.
Sunday morning at the Congrega-
ject will be Notwithstanding. His
evening subject is THE Renewal Of
the Morning"
Rev. e. W.. Potters morning topic
ct the Baptist church is Fellow
Workers With God" and in the even
ing 1.-THE Unftness of a Half Hearted
Man."
Rev. e. NJ Anthony will have charge
of the services at the Methodist church
on Sunday His morning topic will be
%The Abundant Life"
Rev. Marcus j. Simpson of Yantic
will conduct an Episcopal service at
Slater library Sunday afternoon at
2.45.
Vacation Notes.
Mrs. F. A. Coan and daughter, Doro-
thy. OF New Haven, are visiting Mr..
and Mrs. Jacob Wechsler. Miss Rose
Goldberg and Master Frank Goldberg
of New York are guests for two weeks
of their sister, Mrs. Wechsler.
Keeney Potter is at home. for a few
days.
Miss Bessie Beardwood is visiting
relatives in Fall River.
Miss Sarah Avery of Groton is a
guest Of Miss Marian Tracy
The Christian Endeavor society OF
the Baptist church held an ice cream
social on Mrs. II. F. Cheney's lawn
Thursday evening