The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-10-14
The Churches.

The Unitarian society, still unable to worship
in its own church, will unite with the Uni
versalists next Sunday, Rev. A. E. Wilson.
preaching on the subject, "Great Possessions
Rev. Arthur E. Wilson of the Unitarian
church occupied the pulpit of the North Con-
gregational church last Sunday, the pastor,
over Sunday.
The services at the Baptist church will be as
usual next Sunday: Morning service at 1915
m. and evening service at 730 p. M, with
preaching by Harry Upton of Colby college
Sunday school at noon and Christian Endeavor
at $50 p. m. Prayer meeting this Thursday,
evening.
Union of the Baptist and Free Will Baptists
of New Hampshire was decided upon Oct 9th
at the annual meetings of the two denomina-
lions in Concord. The action ia subject to
approval of the amalgamation plan by the
Legislature.
At meeting of the Maine Adventist Sunday
School Association at Westbrook Oct 7th these
officers were elected: President, F. J. Clothey,
Auburn; vice presidents, L. H. Carter, Bangor;
G. H. Mayberry, Portland; Rev. E. H. Brown.
BerrI's Mills; secretary and treasurer, Mrs.
Flora F. Ham, Brldgton.
Last Sunday was red letter day at the Uni
versaist Sunday school when Rally Day was
observed. The attendance was one of the
largest in the history of the school. The classes
were all LARGE and much intorost MO, x,,,;e..
short program was rendered by the small
children. which was very pleasing to those
present.
John F. Tilton OF Woodfords occupied the
Baptist pulpit last Sunday morning and even
ing. Mr.. Tilton was pastor of this church for
few years about ls or 20 years ago and of
late has been engaged in the real estate and
insurance business in Portland. His Oldest
son, now II years of age, was born here. He
has entered upon his senior year in the Port
land High school.
The death of Bishop Goldman will necessarily
defer the dedication of the Episcopal chapel
and it will probably not take place until the
appointment of his successor. Bishop Cod.
man visited this city and the chapel soon after
1t was completed and was greatly pleased with
1T and had begun to make plans for its dedica-
ton. Two services have been held in the
chapel, but it is doubtful if it will be opened
again this fall or winter, as it is not adequately
heated for cold weather
AT the Congregational church next Sunday.
morning worship and sermon at 1O.45; subject
OF sermon uTiDn.,
young peoples meeting at 80, At 73O an
illustrated lecture. the third and last in the
series on the Worlds Great Religions, will be
given; subject, "Mohammedanism PRAYER
meeting this, Thursday, evening at 7.3O; SUBJ
ject. "The Ideal Church Member" from the
Hand Book, instead of the special subject an
nounced
The entire community will join Bishop Cod
mans church people in deeply regretting his
demise. To the expressions of affection and
appreciation for the kindly and wise spiritual
counsellor will be added words of esteem for
the good and useful citizen. The Bishop has
been OF immense material aid to the Episcopal
diocese of Maine in addition to his successful
religious ministration. He gave literally from
in private benefactions. The debt of gratitude
which is due the benevolent man will serve
well to keep his memory blessed.-The Port
land Argus.
meeting of the delegates from the various
Congregational churches in Waldo county will
be held with the Congregational church in Bel
fast tomorrow, Friday, to consider the matter
Of county fellowship. These delegates were
appointed at the meeting of the Waldo Associ-
alton held In Brooks last June to act with the
pastors Of the several churches. Mr. James
H: Duncan of Searsport is chairman, The
object of the committee is to promote firmer
practical, for the Congregational churches of
Waldo county.
At the Methodist church next Sunday morn
ing Rev. Horace B. Sellers will speak on
Brethren" and in the evening on debtors"
At the morning service there will be baptism
and reception of members, preceded by short
sermon to the children. At 2.3O p. m. services
will be held in the East Northport chapel At
7s0 this, Thursday, evening the regular prayer
meeting; at $50 meeting of the official board.
At business meeting Tuesday evening the
Epworth League voted to repair the church
vestibule. They will have a social in the near
future and a rummage sale in November.
The regular meeting of the Junior Alliance
of the Unitarian church was held at the parson-
age last Friday afternoon. After the business
meeting a short play entitled, "a Love of
Hat, was given. The characters were taken
BY Betty Hanshue, Hope Dorman, Barbara
McKenny, Elizabeth Doak, Ruth Dinsmore and
Helen Wescott. 1t was great success, and by
special request will be repeated tomorrow,
Friday evening at Mrs. Thomas B. Dinsmore's
at o'clock, 80 that the parents and friends
and any one interested may see it. silver
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