Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-11
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN,

Sermon themes:
Morning. christian America; Bless
ed and a Blessing"
Evening, THE Twentieth Century
Sabbath and Civilization" A study of
the fourth commandment.
In the prelude to the evening SER
mon the pastor will discuss the ques-
ton: DO Idaho Toilers Need a Rest
Day?" This raises many questions in
which we are personally Interested,
among which are the following: Is the
soil Of Idaho so poor that 1t requires
seven days Of continuous toiling each
week to make a living? Are business
enterprises so hazardous in Idaho that
man must open his store or conduct
his business seven days each week?
Are our citizens so lazy and inefficient
that they cannot make living by
working six days per week? Is the
state so lacking in moral purpose and
Ideals thct she can disregard the moral
law? HIS TIE legislature Of Idaho any
right to enact, In the name Of the state,
any laws that arc contrary to the
laws of God, in the observance OF
which public conscience will be nulli-
fled? Is it right for state to do
wrong, and to attempt to mako the
wrong act right by enacting a permits
sive law on the subject? n
Increasing attendance and interest
are manifested in the Endeavor meet
ings at 6:1E each Sunday evening. A
new orchestra Of half a dozen pieces
made It's initial appearance last Sun
day evening. This, with the ladies'
quartet, adds much to the musical pro-
gram.
The pastor will be absent during the
week, making addresses each day at
the College of Idaho. 1t Is the period
set apart by our church as Vocation
week The purpose Is to enlist the
youth of our land in a definite dedi-
cation of their lives to some form of
Christian service. no matter what life
calling is chosen. The opening adj
dress, on Monday, which is the ami
versary of Abraham Lincoln's birth
day, will be: Lincoln ProvidentiaI
Factor in American History"
The mid week prayer meeting on
Thursday evening will study the mis-
sionary fields and forces of our church.
Dr. Taylor will be in charge as repre-
sentative of the session, and Mrs. d.
G. Whyte as president Of the Woman's
Missionary society. This will be an
interesting service and deserves strong
support from the congregation.
There was record attendance at
the Sunday school last Sunday. The
offerings for recent Sundays have been
above the average.
About rs ladies were at the manse
Wednesday afternoon, in attendance
upon the meeting of the Aid society.
Interesting reports were received from
the divisions that have been showing
such an aggressive spirit recently.
There will be a division meeting at
the residence Of Mrs. Jere W. Robin
son next Thursday afternoon. Plans
are being discussed as to the feasibil-
ity of charging the capacity of the
church building. for Sunday school and
social purposes.
During the past week this church
has lost one Of its charter members
known as Aunt Vina" Moulton. She
is the third of four charter members,
who have passed away within the last
IL months. She has been in continu-
Gus relation with the church since its
in 1873. During all these
years she has been one Of its most
faithful and loyal members and a gem
eFous supporter Of it's work Until the
failing health Of recent years she was
always In her place in to public wor-
ship Of the church. She was IAN ex-
ample to all of faithfulness. and of
that carefulness of life and conduct
that makes one a good witness for
Jesus Christ.