Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1915-01-27
Congregational Church Notes.

The midweek service will be held in
the chapel tonight at 7.3O. We shall
continue the discussion of the general
theme, "Jesus Christ and the Individ-
ual." The specific topic will be taken
from His dealing with the Syrophoeni-
clan woman. You will find this of
much interest and profit.
Morning worship Sunday at the
usual hour. The pastor will preach
upon an important and timely subject
and the choir under Mr.. Taplin's direc-
ton will furnish good music. A cordial
welcome to all not worshippjng else
where.
The Sunday school will meet at the
close of morning worship. Lesson
topic, "The Birth of Samson Class
es for all ages already organized and
a cordial welcome to all who can join
US. The increase in the adult attend
ance is very encouraging.
The Junior Endeavor society will
meet in the vestry Sunday afternoon
at three o'clock. The recent social
given by these young people was a
very enjoyable affair and added nice
little sum to their treasury.
The Sunday evening service will be
in the church at 7.15. This will be a
good service and we hope for large
attendance.
A portion of the hour willsbe devoted
to song. The pastor will speak briefly
upon. "The Delusion of Numbers. -
This will be practical and inspiring
presentation. Don't miss this service
unless it is practically impossible for
you to attend.
The annual reunion and roll call of
the church was held Saturday. From
eleven to twelve there was an informal
social gathering in the chapel. A
under the direction and labors of the
following committee Mrs. S. B. Par
ker, Mrs. M. L. Pearson, Mrs.
Jennie Hupt, Mrs. Frank Hardy,
Mrs. Mary Richardson. Mrs. w. r.
Scott, Mrs. o. P. Durham. Mrs.
John Lawrence, Mrs. A. R. Bennett,
Mrs. w. B. Guild. Notwith standing
the stormy day the tables were all
filled and some of them the second
time. After the dinner came the bust.
ness matters of the year.
The report of the Sunday school
superintendent showed slight increase
in average attendance over last year
and other things indicating progress
The home department under Mrs. S.
B. Parker's direction has made notable
gains. The Junior work under Mrs.
Magoon's direction has made great
progress and still continues at lively
rate. The Ladies' Aid society, report
ed by Mrs. Taplin, showed receipts of
S47O during the year, all indebtedness
cancelled, and around $40 on hand,
which surely evidences healthy state.
The Missionary society has done excel
lent work during the year and the
Mission Bees under the direction of
Mrs. G.. B. Rowell and Miss Grace
Austin. as reported by Miss Ruth
Churchill, have done work for which
they should be very literally commend
ed. The treasurer's report showed
that notwithstanding some extra ex.
penditures during the year about the
usual balance on hand was maintained.
o. W. Locke was reelected superin.
tendent of the Sunday school, M. M.
Taplin by rising vote was thanked
for his faithfulness and efficiency as
chorister, during the year and contin-
ued in that position the coming year.
Miss Sadie B. othrop was also re-eleets
ed organist, and Miss Marion Ordwa y
assistant. w. J. Joslyn. A.! O. Austin,
j. D. Corley and Paul French were
chosen ushers. The year has been q
very prosperous year and all depart
ments of the church are in most excel.
lent condition.