Evening star., 1916-01-01
Pulpit and Pem

ing the present European struggle and
its effects upon the Jews. said: Eighty
per cent of all the Jews in the world
are now directly or indirectly involved
in the great war. The actual figures
are s.S0O.O0O Jews and the pathetic
thing about it is that they are the
helpless victims of conditions and
powers over which they have no con-
troll. In Russia. for instance, there
| are. 1t Is estimated. some 100000 Jews
actually at the front fghting for the
czar on the various battle lines. The
poor Jew owes no allegiance to Rus
sia. which has been his bitterest enemy
| and destroyer for thousand years, yet
| he is loyal to the czar just the same.
| Likewise in Germany there are some
| $4,000 Jews enlisted in the German
army: Austria Hungary. also has be-
| tween $4,000 and 100000, and England
which number over 5000 are known to
have gone to the front. Thus we have
| the amazing spectacle of seeing broth
/ er Jew arrayed against brother Jew in
battle. thing hitherto unheard Of"
The monthly meeting of the District
of Columbia Christian Endeavor Union
will be held at the Vermont Avenue
Christian Church Monday evening. The
meeting will take the form OF a good
resolution service The special topics topies
and Life Work Recruits" Some of
the special speakers for the evening
are Frank j. Middleton. superintendent
Of the evangelistic department of the
Maryland State Sunday School Associa-
ton: Howard A. Banks, lecturer and
editor. and William Knowles Cooper,
general secretary of the y. NJ. c. A.
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At the invitation of the Sunday school
of the Vermont Avenue Christian
Church, the American Christian Mis-
sionary Society has arranged to con-
duct school of Methods under the
auspices of the Christian churches of
the District and vicinity. January 81 to
February 4. inclusive. This School will
be held at the Vermont Avenue Church,
the sessions beginning at pm. and con-
tinuing until p.m each day. with a re-
cess from to Z for the evening meal. All
other denominations are invited to take
advantage of this opportunity to learn
of church and Sunday school manage
ment.
The Church of Our Father. 18th and
L streets northwest, will celebrate to-
morrow morning, at the IL o'clock
service. the SlXteenn anniversary Oh tHe
pa strate of Rev. John Van Schaick. jr.
DIR. Van Schaick will preach sermon
on Sixteen Years in Washington y
Instead of attempting to describe what
he has attempted to do in sixteen years
he will try to tell what change in him
self these sixteen years have made, and
interpret life in the ministry in the
Capital City.
DIR. Van Schaick came to Washington
from New York city. where he had been
assistant pastor of the Church of the
Divine Paternity. Before that he was
engaged in educational work both as a
principal of a high school and as a
professor of college. He was ap-
pointed by President Wilson as a mem
ber of the board of charities. and has
served on the board of managers of the
Associated Charities. of the Association
for the Prevention of tuberculosis. of
the Monday Evening Club. of the Miner
Fund and various other organizations.
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Foundry Epworth League will have
as its speaker tomorrow evening at
Ga, o'clock DIR. E. a. Livingston. The
soloist will be Mrs Anna Brett Sunny.
The special social attraction for January
will be a pyramid social under the
direction of Miss Lillian Williamson.
This will be held in the church par
lors the evening of January II.
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the afternoon Sunday school of Mount
Vernon Place Methodist Church. Mon
day evening, the program was partici-
pated in by representatives of five for
eign nationalities. The entertainment
was one of the most interesting in the
history of the school. which is devoted
to the teaching of immigrants located
in Washington.
The work has been going on. for sev-
eraI years, and the interest is rapidly
increasing. One of the great difficulties
under which the school labors is Il
scarcity of teachers. as many of the
pupils are very anxious to have indi-
vidual teachers and dislike very much
to change.
Those in charge of the school. which
meets at o'clock Sunday afternoons.
would be very glad to have the assist
ance of persons who are looking for
practical home missionary work.
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The interdenominational home mission
study class. with Mrs. D. E. Wiber as
leader, will hold it's first session Fri
day morning at 1890 o'clock. in New
York Avenue Presbyterian Church.
For several years these classes have
been held during the month of January.
The attendance has always been large.
and this year promises. 1t is said. to be
no exception. a large registration hav-
ing been received.
The text book, Home Missions in
Action" by Edith H. Allen. can be OBJ
tanned a t the sessions of the class.
A normal class on methods will be
held Tuesdays in January at 1890 am.
in the Young Woman's Christian Asso-
citation, and at same place Tuesdays at
4:45 o'clock there will he class for
those unable to attend the Friday
morning sessions.
Christian Endeavor societies will be
! addressed four Sunday nights in Jan
uary, and a meeting for boys and girls
will be held in New York Avenue Pres
byterian Church Saturday. January %.
at 3 o'clock. when Mrs. Wiber will give
an illustrated talk on "All Along the
Trail"
All women interested in missions are
cordially invited to attend these meet
ings.
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The Christmas musical service, "In
Quest of the King" given last Sunday
| morning at the New York Avenue Pres
byterian Church, will. by special re-
quest, be repeated at 1915 o'clock to-
morrow morning.
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Rev. DR.. W. r. Wedderspoon and Mrs.
Wedderspoon are holding a reception
| today at the Foundry parsonage. 1741
| r street. to the members and friends
| Of Foundry Methodist Episcopal