The Republican journal., 1916-03-09
The Churches.

-.. .--yiees at the Congregational church
In ..s as usual next sunday.
r-,. yzH be no services or Sunday school
,. ils-.sn church next Sunday, owing to
.rss.se of the pastor.
,... -.aisy morning at the Universahst
... TIE pastor will begin a series of ser
.-a-rgrate to the season of Lent. The
e to deepen the spiritual life and
..t-r-. yav to union with the church. The
,,,.. rtAt sunday will be, "rhe Bible.
.s -at- aing revelation from God" 1t is
L.. f54. there may be large attendance at
sr..4i services. The Sunday school and
s4o5 r4m will meet at noon.
4-tss Methodist church next Sunday morn
!. pey horace B. Sellers will speak on The
.torbood Of Dorcas." The Junior League
meat at p, m. At 80 p. m. Mr.. Sellers
speak in the Woods schoolbouse. At 730
II tie church will unite in the Union SER
rce vi the Baptist church. This, Thursday,
ysnpg Ut $50 the regular prayer meeting
meeting of the trustees, and at 730 p. m.
h. official board will meet. Tuesday at 7.30 p.
5. Bible study class will me ct at the par
pnage
First Baptist church, Rev. J. Wilbor Rich
r3soo minister. Residence, l Northport
venue ;sephone, 212-3. In cases of sickness
/ rgat p this church, through its minister,
h gladly serve anyone desiring such service,
Iret-sg or not connected with the church.
C80 morning, preaching service; minister's
cpc "1uIs kindness in not answering many
tsr.,s If anyone has earnestly engaged in
rs,st and seemingly the answer has been
5.z,-u his discourse may furnish,.a key to the
Ogeu Bible school convenes at II o'clock:
islt-- cyrdially welcomed, Young Peoples
le-arg al &C, to which all young in years and
rl-.r aye earnestly invited. The Union Preach
~ .gs' &c will be held In the Baptist editice;
b. f. Sellers of the M. E. Church being
lelr,alcsr. Thursday night prayer meeting
/ So bis is a wideawake service, full of
1-,s ard well attended. Pastors topic,
I 1stIan in his Pilgrimage" Please
es .sr chapter.
sGIoN OF Rev. HARADEN ). PEARL.
r. -ration of Rev. Haraden S, Pearl as
he First Congregational church of
b. was read last Sunday morning by
a 5 rick T. Persons of Bangor seminary.
u -}isd the pulpit on that day. Mr.,
:
Oh health about two months ago, and
a-t.s former home in Bangor. His fu-
CO. 4aa= are as yet undeveloped. Mr.. Pearl
Of here as pastor two years ago at the res
l-.r # Rev. David L. Wilson, who wen
, Ia-..7ate in Bath, and both MIR. Pearl ard
rs EARNING wife have made hosts of friends
r. Rh. deeply regret their departure from
55 ty- out who wish. them both much hap-
Gyss and success wherever they may be To-
stcl atd in whatever field. MIR. Pearls letter
as follows:
BANGOR, Feb. 20, 1916.
y rle Members of the First Congregational
-hlEca Of Belfast, Maine:
Two years ago this Sunday we began our
8'a vgether; and today, with deepest regret
sn compelled to ask that you release me
tl the same.
here are many who hold that ones first
l-y ln life Is to his church, of whatever de-
t0jlnstiln it may be. Others will contend
a.: }ertain obligations fall at birth towards
I05 of ones own hearth and fireside. Such
IVsadons, responsibilities, perplexities, and
fHS-..es have entered my life with startling
fMenness these last few weeks. To such de-
evs even, that feel that am unable to give
" SINGLE minded attention and enthusiastic
tloi that is Necessary in a church and parish
Y 'dS nature fear that my mind and heart
S9ae be elsewhere,
IL is not trivial thing for pastor and people
sever their relationship. Rather, it is a sad
~ .fylng time. But may we not rejoice, in
,yA1g back over the two years,in an increased
ll1ied membership. in quickened interest in
ls morning service, in an enlarged Bible
Ca1oi, to a completely changed business ad-
lostration. and higher place in the most
4p9'tant matter of civic life.
-oreter to the ties of love and affection that
''e formed in the office of ministering to your
sA' your bereaved, and your weak. it is dan
y Gus for me to write at this time.
40 JTder that you may not be without set
el pastor during the more serious period of
FOt and Easter, which are close upon us, l
'seest that the release from my duties be-
'Ae Elective upon Sunday, April 30, 1916.
Atfectionately yours,