El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-06-16
EXICAN PEACE IS
ASKED IN PRAYER
Ministers Urge Congrega-
tons to Work For End
of the Revolution.

Peace Sunday-the day set apart by
many of the ministers for peace ser
mons and prayers for peace in Mexico
was celebrated Sunday in the FL
Paso churches. The peace movement
had its Inspiration with the chamber
Of commerce. where it was decided to
begin a systematic movement looking
toward the establishment of perma-
ncnt peace in Mexico.
At the Church Of St. Clement. the
First Presbyterian, the Westminster
Presbyterian, the First Congregation
al, the East FL Paso Presbyterian
church and other churches Of the
city, special mention was made Of the
peace project and the people Of the
city were urged to work and pray for
peace in the neighbOring republic of
Mexico.
Rev. Henry Easter. rector Of the
church of ST. Clement, delivered the
following prayer for peace in Mexico;
20 Almighty God, who alone caust
order the unruly wills and affections
Of sinful men, look with pity, we be-
seech thee, upon the distress and dis
traction of the neighbOring republic
Of Mexico In thy mercy help the
people TO know and appreciate the
fact that strife and diScOrd are enc
mics Of all true development and
the fOllies of their present division.
Lead them, we pray thee. in the paths
or peace and right government, help
them in the wise choice of a chief
magistrate, guide the deliberations of
their representative men. and grant
that all things may be so ordered by
them upon the best and surest fOun-
datiOnS that peace and happiness,
truth and justice, religion and piety
may be established among them for
all generations These things and
whatever else thou shalt see neces-
sary and proper we ask that thou wilt
and through the mediation of thy son,
our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ
Amen"
To Hold Social Gathering.
The Aid members of the Westmin-
ster Presbyterian church and their
friends viii meet in a social gather
ing at the residence of Mrs Paul
sos east Rio Grande, Tues
day afternoon at 3 o'clock
The Highland Missionary society
Will meet at the residence of Mrs.
Lizzie Fennel, 322 Erie street, Thurs
day afternoon at o'clock.
The wOman's Missionary society Of
the Alta Vista NJ. z. church south
viii meet at the chapel, corner HuecO
and Luna streets, Thursday afternoon
at 8 o'clock.
To Present Reports.
On Wednesday evening the delegates
who attended the state convention at
LtoSh ell VIII present LuelE reports at
the First Christian church.
The city B. Y. p. L. viii meet with
the East El Paso B. Y. p. U. this
evening at o'clock.
Promotions IN Sunday School
On account of Sunday morning be-
ing promotion day for the various
Sunday school classes Of the Highland
Park Baptist church. no sermon was
preached The church was turned over
TO the Sunday school classes. A pro-
gram consisting of special vocal and
selections was given.
There We're five additions to the
First Baptist church Sunday morning.
The vestry meeting of the Church
Of St Clement viii be held Monday Z
night at o'clock.
Mems Club to Meet.
Tuesday night the members Of the
Mems club of the First Presbyterian
-hUrch viii hold their regular monthly
meeting. Short talks viii be made
IN timely subjects Wednesday night |
he regular service viii be held
Baptists to Meet Tonight.
The regular monthly meeting Of the
various Baptists churches of the city
viii be held this evening at 8 o'clock.
IT the East EI PasO church. The mis-
siOnary question viii be discussed and I
lfter the business session a social time I
viii be enjoyed.