Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-27
JUNE CONFERENCE
 OF THE SIX CHURCHES
Held with Newent Church-Program
 of Much Interest Carried Out.


 The June conference of the six churhes of Griswold. Hanover, Jewett City. Lisbon. and Plainfeld, was held with the Newent church in Lisbon Wednesday.
 The morning session opened at II o'clock with a devotional service led by the Rev. F. s. Child, of Griswold.
 Morning Sermon.
 The sermon was preached by the Rev. Marion H. Jones of Canterbury. She spoke from Hab. 32: Lord re- vtve Thy work in the midst of the years. She said in part: The prophets spoke about things which should not be but they also looked forward. Isaiah looked forward to a golden age of the future. The prayer of Habak- kuk for revival of Gods work in the midst of the years is a prayer that was answered. This was a recognf- tion of Gods power and faith of His people. The work of the Lord is being revived. The greatest of all the prophets took his stand with the prophets of life. In this land we see There is reason perhaps that they do not contain as many worshippers as formerly. It Is given as a reason be- cause there are not more entertaining things. as if our fathers used to come to be entertained. But we realize that
  ship. Our prayer which goes up in the midst of the years is to revive thy work that the knowledge of the glory of God may cover the land.
 We have the promise of the prophet that makes us glad. We find the gos- told Peter to let down the net he said. Lord, we have toiled all night and have taken nothing" It seemed to him reason enough for good excuse. Peter stated his case, but had faith and said, "at thy word I will let down the net" It is easy to make an excuse but we need the faith to say nevertheless at Thy word I will. The disciples enclosed a multitude of fish es. Peter saw himself in the eyes of God and from that day was a better man. It was not Peter. but God, who through us is a wonderful. blessed thing. Peter was sent back to feed the sheep. Today the message comes whether at his command we will. To Abraham and others came the call to stake all on the opportunity to do His will. It comes to us today. Christ made the greatest venture of history when He entrusted the work in the hands of a few men. He calls upon us today to venture into the depths of faith. The souls and lives which need His touch lie about us. At His
 
 After a hymn was sung the confer ence adjourned until two o'clock. A collation. was served to the conferA ence such as only is possible by the ladies of this church. After a, social hour the conference met for the af- ternoon session.
 Afternoon Session.
 A hymn was sung and prayer of fered by the Rev. M J. B. Fuller of O Th6 <.ff fl,a los ing was read.
 The first topic of the afternoon was, The Social, Moral and Spiritual Values of the Christian Endeavor.
 The pastor himself touched briefly upon the social value saying that the social nature is important and we should provide the social nature sat- isfaction in the Christian church. The social nature is strongest in youth and If the purest in that nature is not appealed to the spiritual life is low cred.
 Mrs. Annie Johnson of Plainfeld and Mrs. Luther Keneston of Preston dis cussed the Moral Value. Mrs. Johnson said: The moral value of any rela- depends upon the degree of influence exerted. The influence of the Christian Endeavor must be of a reflex nature. The great aim of the Chris tian Endeavor is to develop the spir- itual faculties and apply them to daily life. This brings about clearer vision Of the rights and creates a sense of obligation hence improves the moral condition.
 Mrs. keneston's paper was of a more personal nature and was received with applause.
 Mrs. George w. Robinson of Jewett City discussed The Spiritual Value. The spiritual value of the Christian Is beyond computation. she said. It is to fit young people for larger spiritual labor. The Christian Endeavor society has met a long felt need. It seems to round out the young Christians life. We must let them feel 1t is theirs. but 1t should not take the place of the church for anyone. The society is built up on the idea that there is part in the prayer meeting fer all. The pledge is the backbone of the prayer meeting,
 Dr.. 6. H. Lee Heard,
 After 2 vote af thanks for the