Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15
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 Sooialized Chureh-First Junior League convention--5aaar Pageant.

The fourth and closing morning of tne Institute was the first to dawn l cloudless. and it was decidedly cool After the usual chapel service Rev. :; -. Ranoau gave his final talk upon personal evangelism. Jesus is the only One who can purge a soiled life ana mend a broken heart He discov- CTS men to themselves.
 The Christian life is not merely cleansed life. it must be Spirit filled lie. Peter was not pitched out on the scrap heap because he lied about his Lord. but was restored by His loving look Jesus came to the world on the day of Pentecost in such a way mat now every man can have a total Christ
 pr. spauldins on Junior Methods.
 In his closing lecture on this sub methods of carrying on Junior leagues We must awaken the enthusiasm among the children, if we have to whittle out things, and enter into all sorts of play. Have calfsthenics. Give them something to do. Above all let them see in you the spirit of Christ, and they will want it.
 Psalm 15f.
 Dr. Wallace B. FTeming.s closing theme was: Psalms of Wonder at the Attributes of God. He began by sug- gesting Bible studies for Epworth Leagues: such topics as the Life of Christ, may be used. He then read the 151st psalm of which many pres ent had not heard but which is in the Septuagint Greek version. and is said-to have been written by David when he had been victorious over the giant Goliath.
 Among the Wonder Psalms pr. Flemming mentioned 2e. 5s. 74. s3. 1sT. 145; the Heavenly King, 24, 4s s6 9s, 99. 146: Judge of All Men. Ps. 50: Ruler of Nature. 104. He closed with an exposition with Psalms 90 and 13s.
 How to Be NaturaIized.
 J. Homer Slutz's hour was opened by MT. Slutz with a few words from Rev. c. Wilson Harrison as to how he is becoming a legally naturalized eiti- zen. and the questions he has to an- swer. There Is considerable red tape in this," remarked MT. Siutz, That so manly are willing to take this trouble upon them. It is significant that the larger number of folks who come over are Roman Catholics.
 MT. Slutz then continued his talk upon Immigrants. He brought out the fact that there are 63s publications States and the Italians lead the reat with 11o publications. 'tAre you pray ing for the immigrants as well as tho respected classes? How muck money are you giving for the immigrant? Bishop Bashford believes that the prosperity of the Jewish people is due to their century old custom of tithing. How much do you stop and listen to Gods call? How much of yourself are you giving?"
 The Seeialized Church,
 The closing period of Prof. Giihert,s talks on The Socialized Church began with few words about church work in rural communities He told of go- ing to North Canton, Conn, last Mon day and seeing the work of Rev. Otis H. Moore, who has established a town library with books on rnodern farm ing, methods. who is getting in touch with all the schools, who promotes Exclamation contests. runs lectures has formed a committee on good roads and village improvement society. He also has recreation society. and a full moon social with debates He plans for cooperative buying and seli- ing by the farmers. Tn Connection with all this his church rnemhershi2 has doubled and attendance increased fivefoId
 MT. Gilbert then spoke very earnest | ly and tenderly some final words of l exhortation and read John, 20, con- | cerning Christ's final message to Peter.
 pr. Randall spoke briefly upon a pledge he had marked upon the black board which read thus: "In the ser vice of Jesus Christ, my Saviour, and under the direction of my minister, I, l now agree to give in time at least two hours each month to direct persona! effort to persuade others to | begin the Christian life" He urged all to take this pledge and a large number responded.
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