Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-14

Hold fast to God, we shall yet praise
Him. Christ was not born in vain.
After the sermon the choir of eight
voices, Mrs. W G. Park accompanying,
rendered most effectively J. H. Mannd-
er's Te Deum Laudamus.
During the noon hour the ladies of
the church served a most appetitizing
luncheon of salads, cold meats. rolls,
One table was set under the trees. An
appreciative vote of thanks was given
for the hospitality shown
w. G. Park Led Praise Service.
Those present at the May confer
enee in 1914 looked forward to the
praise service led by W. G. Park
which opened the afternoon session.
The fitting selection of hymns and the
enthusiastic singing were inspiring. The
pastor, Rev. NJ. J. B. Fuller, presided
at the business meeting, reading the
minutes Of the last meeting held in
Jewett City. At the roll call the re-
Spouse was Lisbon 8; Jewett City 81:
PEainf1eld 10; Griswould 10; Preston
City 10. An offering for Miss Calders
work of $15.17 was taken.
The anthem, Bye Hath Not Seen,
from Gaurs Holy City, was most i'm
pressively given, Mrs. Frank Smith
taking the soprano solo. Miss Eliza
beth Pullen of Norwich spoke enthu
sisatically Of the Northfield summer
camp for girls, making all present
wish for the vacation experience.
Miss Helen 3. Calder.
Miss Helen B. Calder of Boston, SEC
rotary OF the Woman's Board of Mis-
afternoon taking for her subject, A
Great and Efectual Open Door. She
spoke of the open door for the women
of China. Because the interest of the
United States in China and Turkey is
unselGsil there will be open doors of
i'm r. 10Th
which we may enter. The same is
true of Russia. We must be ready
to answer the demand with offerings
of money and of lives. Larger needs
will result from the great war and
gifts Must be increased. This work
is a work for world peace.
The Ideal Church Member.
Rev. w. H. Lalzin from Plainf1eld
spoke from the topic. The Ideal
Church Member. He said in part: In
the past we have laid stress upon out
ward forms and ceremonies. We have
been anxious for additions to church
membership, there has been more
ing simply a church member is not
enough, being baptised into church
fellowship is not enough. We must
go back to creeds and theories to the
teachings of the Man of Galilee. A
new heart and nature is needful for
sential is that man shall first be re-
generated by the power Of the gospel
of the Son of God. Looking away and
up and beyond all else to Him, with
the help of Christ's uplifting power
shall come joy and peace to the heart
and place of service to God and our
feilowmen. We shall hear our great
Ideal saying, Come thou blessed of
My Father, and with an abundant en-
trance we shall join those who have
washed their robes in the blood of
the Lamb.
The Ideal Minister.
James Eadie of Hanover gave the
last address on The Ideal Minister.
The country minister has chance to
be the friend and counsellor, he be-
gan. He needs love, wisdom and tact.
He notes the weak and strong points,
leads on some and restraints others;
seeks to train character by friendly
interest ana wise advice. Above all
the heavenly goal must be kept in
mind. An especial care will be the
shul-lns. tt. keep them in touch with
the worlG The gospel of Christ is
one Of Joy, the message should be one
OF help to His people. We men and
women in the pews are full of care
and sorely wounded in life's battle. We
seek an ointment from the Great Ply
stefan for our healing. 1t is the duty
of every true thinking minister to in
century form.
In the discussion which followed
Miss Calder led, other taking part were
Rev. L. NJ. Keneston, Rev. John Knott
of Goshen and w. S. Lee of Hanover.
At the closing of the conference there
was an Gliding impression of it's last
ing help and influence.