The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-12-22
Church Notes
Methodist Church Notes.


On last Sunday morning Rev. Empie
Of Morningside college, was present al
the church service and preached a
most impressive sermon upon the adj
vantages of the christian college. Fol
lowing the sermon pledges We're made
for the Simpson college endowment
fund, which was swelled considerably
by the generous donations of members
Of the church in Denison. The pastor,
being unable to be present at the eve
ming service on account OF illness, the
Injecting was in charge of Prof. w. C.
VanNess, who presented the Christ.
mas story in a brief but interesting
manner and the service of song and
iprayer was profitable to everyone pres.
lent.
Abe regular church services will be
held both morning and evening on next
Sunday, December Goth,
On Friday evening of this week the
annual Christmas eve festivities of
the church and Sunday school will be
held at 1880 following the short serv-
ice around the community tree in the
business section of the city. A de-
lightful Christmas program has been
arranged for this evening and it is
hoped that every member of the
church and Sunday school will be pres
ent as we'll as any others who may. be
interested in the service. At this time
the annual offering will be taken for
the children's home In Nebraska,
| The young men and women of tho
Baraca and Philathea classes of the
Sunday school are looking forward
,,1o ~ iri ti0r ~ q tot
mas party to be given on "Wednesday
evening of next weeki>at which time
the teachers of the classes, Mr., and
Mrs. Frank Woolston, Mrs. E. w.
Pierce and Mrs. M. A. Penney will be
Ihost and hostesses
The Queen Esther circle met at the
home of the Misses Willetta and Jen-
ma Strahan last evening, when the les
son was in charge OF Miss Hazel Laub.
Presbyterian Church.
Usual services Sunday, December 26th
Special Christmas music, led by the,
orchestra, at the evening service.
Baptist Church Notes. -.
Last Sunday evening was an event
full time with the people Of the Bap.
fist church. Ten young people, who
had taken the teachers training course
received their first diplomas. State
Secretary Lapham, of Des Moines, was
present and made the address of the
evening and presented the diplomas,
congratulating the class on it's indus
try and perseverance,, and enjoining
the members to go on and complete
higher and. yet higher, training. Hell
gave high credit to the Denison Bap-
fist Sunday. school as standing in the|
very front ranks of the schools of thei|
state in teacher training. Great cred-I
it is due Mrs. H. A. Carpenter under
whose leadership this class has com-j
pleted its work. and to Mrs. Plimpton.
the ambitious superintendent of the
school, 1t is the purpose of the lead
ers to form an alumni associatiOn|
which will start with thirty-fve mem-
bers. very good record for town.
no larger than DenisOn.
The annual Christmas tree and pros
gram will be in the church on Friday
evening at 1880. The families and
friends of the members OF the SCHOOL,
are invited to be present.
On Sunday morning after the ser-I
mon the ordinance OF baptism will be
Those awaiting baptism
are asked to be present at the Thurs.
day evening meeting.
The young people will have charge
of the Sunday evening service. 1t will
b6 Christmas program with appro-
pirate music. Everybody invited.
Sunday morning. January I'd, the
church will observe the Lords Supper
and at this time the hand of fellow
ship will be given to the members late
ly received and certificates OF baptism
will be given to all these Let those
who have been received into member
ship the past few weeks make a spe-
cial effort to be present at that serv-
ice.
So far none of the European powers
has stopped fighting to wait until Hen.