The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1916-02-16
Church 'Motes.
Methodist Church Notes.
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Mrs. Jennie Boyer, conference Sec
rotary OF young peoples work in Home
Missions, and who resides at Ames,
had charge of the morning address
on last Sunday and following her in
spring words the amount of the vOlun-
tary thank Offering exceeded all eX-
pectatiOns. Two hundred and sixty
dollars has already been given by in
dividual contributions and more is ex.
pected before the amount is sent in
to headquarters. This money will be
used in the work of home missions
wherever it is most needed.
Those who attended the Epworth
League meeting on last Sunday eve
ming enjoyed the lesson in charge
John Helsley, leader. Several inter-
esting topics were discussed and were
of much interest. Another good meet
ing will be held on next Sunday eve
ming. Come and bring your friends. !.
There will be preaching both MORN
ing and evening on Sunday by the pas
tor. Those who heard the sermon re-
Gently delivered on the subject, "Es-
sentials. or the Things That Count in
the Christian Life will be pleased
to hear that the subject, as stated at
that time, will be continued on next
Sunday evening.
Miss Frances Boyd was hostess to
the members of the Standard Bearer
society on Monday evening, when the
interesting lesson subject was handled
by Miss Alice Swanson. Following a
social hour, dainty refreshments were
served.
The Queen Esther circle will meet
with Miss Verne Stocking on Monday
evening, February 21st.
Presbyterian Church.
The services of the 18th were at
tended by good congregations, and
the day proved profitable one to all.
"Is the Negro Worth Saving?" was
the morning theme; and presented the
negro problem from the christian
standpoint. Much, greater advance
has been made by this race than is
usually known, and more advance than
is recorded of any people in the same
length of time. The outlook for the
future of the race is bright. The solu-
ton of the problem was plainly shown
to be christian education, with p re-
sumo of what has already been ac-
complished. ag.I.f., ..,, NJ.
The boys. and girls listened to, an
object talk about "a, Lump of Coal"
The evening service was character
lied by some very inspiring vocal and
instrumental music by the chorus, led
by the orchestra.
The sermon was based on the 25th
chapter of Genesis; how Esau sold
his birthright, and, how men today sell
their highest birthright.
The Juniors had a splendid time last
Saturday evening at their social in the
church lecture ROOM. Candy, popcorn
and games helped everyone to enjoy
themselves. This society is progress
ing splendidly under the leadership of
Miss McHenry, the superintendent.
The Thursday evening service this
week, held on February 18th. will take
and at SIS, following, the teachers
the Growing Child"
Sunday, the Goth, at 1890 a. M, the
Lords Supper will be observed. Any
desiring to unite with the church
please meet with the session at 10000
at the church.
Sunday evening some more good
music and sermon on the topic Baked
on One Side"
\ Baptist Church. 50
Morning service at 1O:30. Subject
of sermon, Our Guardian Angels
Sunday school at u noon. B. Up. U.
at $3.50 and Junior Union at the same
hour. Evening service at 1880. Sub
ject of sermon. win There Be Two
ResurrectionA?'s The young people
will have charge of the preliminaries
of the evening service. Prayer meet
ing on Thursday evening at 1880.
Truth Seekers on Friday afternoon
from 4 to S o'clock at the parsonage.
Worth While Girls will meet with