Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-22
CoIlation and Afternoon Session.

After bountiful collation. served by the ladies of the church, for which standing vote of thanks was given later, the afternoon session was opened by a praise service led by Rev. F. 5. Bamford of Plainfield A few words were spoken concerning the Transfg- uratfon of Christ. Had Christ been any other than the Perfect Man He could not have borne the transfigura- tiOn. Not until the day break and the shadows flee away shall we see Him in His glory.
 Reports Along Missionary Lines.
 The interesting report of the last meeting held at Jewett City was read by the registrar, Rev. Frank Fuller. Then followed an open discussion led by Miss Lucy Baldwin of Lisbon on the subject What Can Our Church Do for Missions? Reports from the six churches were given telling what each church is doing along missionary lines. Thoughts brought out were: Earnest, prayerful work in preparation for the meeting until one is full of the subject While the home church has a special appeal for us, the mission church is the more needy. Subjects to awaken interest have been prepared for discussion, different sides of the argument being taken and a judge chosen to decide the merits of the question. By close contact with Christ our lives will reflect His and we in our turn will do good to others. We have something to give the heather intensely human that will make them divine. In one church col lections are taken for missions twice a month and other offerings are made. An encouraging report of young peo- ple's work in Plainfeid was given.
 The anthems ana the singing by the choir were greatly enjoyed by those present
 Rev. C. H. Ricketts Made Closing Ad-
 The closing address was by Rev. Charles H Ricketts of Greeneville, who took for his subject The World Do- mini0n of the Lord Christ. There are sentences that thrill us with the largeness of their conception, he began, We can almost hear the tread of ths victorious Christ in some of the words of the Bible, Beyond the glitter of Solomon can we not behold the world pageant of the Messiah? The Lord God reigneth and man cannot thWart the final purposes of God. God asks you and me to help Him in the estab- lishment of righteousness upon earth We see so much that goes against our faith. We see industrial greed, politi- cal corruption, man rushing on eager for wealth in0rdinate lpeasure. In the church. lack of cooperation things keeping back the kingdom of God. When the church realizes it's oppor- tunity then shall we see the grand cOnsun4fna tien.
 The Great Dynamic.
 The missionary element is the great dynamic of Christian work. The com mission is to go out for the discipling of all nations A practical thought came from those five students at the haystack in Williamstown. We can if we will, and we will because we can. There is enough power yet in our weak churches so called to move the earth. The basic strength of the church of the living God is not money but Christ. If our churches will first get the promised power the question of missions is practically settled. Save men from their heathenism at home and abroad. Nothing can fail if spirit is willing to suffer.
 There must be construction and not destruction in our thinking. Only a definite faith will lead us to the feet of Jesus Christ. I protest against the beiittling of Gods holy word A defi- nite and positive cross attracts the world. A world will never cast itself at the feet of a dethroned Christ. When our churches shall realize conse- cration, enthusiasm, faith and hard work, then Christ's kingdom shall ad- vance from the river to the ends of the earth