Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-03

Smith of Syracuse, Mrs. Mary Girls
void HARDWOOD of Norwich. and Rev.
p. c. Wright. Arthur Blackledge. de-
lightfully rendered as a solo Abide
Mr.. Thayer gracefully introduced
Rev DIR. Howe, pastor of the Park
Congregational church.
The Unity of the Church.
Representing the other churches of
the city, Rev. DR.. S. H. Howe of Park
Congregational church brought the
concentrations of the city congrega-
lions. goving voice to his feeling that
there is but one church of God in
heaven and on earth, referring to the
simplicity of the early church, and pre-
dieting that we were coming again to
that some day. Speaking upon the
theme The Unity of the Church, he
said that the churches Were all one
before Jesus Christ, all alike in Chris
tian experience, all facing the same
goal. When you come to compare the
great Identities how small are the diff
ferences. Believing in the important
things, isn't it evident that the Chris
tian people ought to be brought closer
together The battle line of evil is in
front of us, and let US stop differing so
that we can throw our fuM strength
against that and face the great things
for the extension of Jesus Christ's
kingdom abroad and at your door. You
are in a position to enter this work as
never before.
Inc nOthSd9S 1NiHSNs
Mr.. Thayer in speaking of the mort
gage spoke of the signers of the mort
gage, A r. Aborn, John It. Perkins and
William r. Cowan. Mr.. Cowan was
asked to come forward and to, in his
own way, burn the mortgage. Mr..
Cowan spoke pathetically of the many
gone who We're so closely associated
with the church. He spoke of Daniel
Perkins, Deacon Charles PeaIe, Capt.
William Smith, Deacon George Gran
ston, John T. Perkins, signer of the
mortgage, Mrs. Kicker, Mrs. Charles
Winters, Mrs. Tourtellotte.
During the burning of the mortgage
Mr.. Cowan asked that a prayer might
go UP to the God who had done so
much for us. As the mortgage was
from Whom All Blessings Flow made
the whole church ring with thanksgiv-
ing.
A Forward Look.
Rev. DR.. Coates was the last speaker
of the evening, mis- topic being A For
ward Look He said that the churches
of New London county seemed to be
getting into the habit of mortgage
burning, as he had attended such a
ceremony six months ago at Bozrah,
and now Rev. Mr.. Very was inviting
him to one at GreeneviIle. He took as
his text Always Astounding in the work
of the Lord" and emphasized the
thought that this meant to do your re-
ligious work better than anything else.
1t meant doing more than enough. He
stated that there was about $500 need
ed for current expenses and $3.50 for
necessary painting and improvements
of the church building. Cards were
distributed upon which pledges could
be made for this purpose.
Upon these the sum of $646 was re-
ceived and the congregation united in
singing the Doxology in thankfulness.
The benediction was pronounced by DR..
Coates.
Reception Held.
Following the evening service an in
formal reception was held in the
church parlors, where the different or
CARNATIONS of the church were repre-
scented in the receiving party. Deacons
Erastus Gardner, Frank Lathrop. I'D
ward C. Fowler, A Johnson. Charles
Cross, Fred Wilson, with Nhetr wives.
to represent the church. The Xens So
ciety was represented by the president
and vice president, Mrs. Herbert Wiley
and John 3. Oat.
A social time was spent and fruit
punch and waters were served closing
day always to be remembered in the
history of the church.
During the social a book was circu-
lated in which all were invited to
ascribe their names as a rollcall and
to be kept as a souvenir of the event. |