The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-01-18
The Churches.


at the Universalist church, and Sunday school
at noon.
Because of the inclement weather last Sun
day there were small audiences in all the
churches. In the evening there was good
sized audience at the Baptist church when one
woman and four young men were baptized.
Because Of the heavy storm last Sunday no
services were held at the Unitarian church,
and the pastor, Rev. A. E. Wilson, will deliver
next Sunday the sermon Putting the EN-
phasis Where it Belongs" announced for last
Sunday.
The annual meeting of the Uriversalist par
lsh was held Wednesday evening, Jan. 10th
and officers were elected as follows: Clerk,
Charles E. Johnson; treasurer. Giles G. Abbott;
moderator, Frank l. Wilson; standing commit
tee. Selwyn Thompson. W. A. Swift. Charles S.
Bickford, Giles e. Abbott and Frank l. Wilson.
The treasurer's report was Very encouraging.
showing an bills paid and small sum in the
treasury.
At the Methodist church next Sunday morn
ing Rev. horace B. Sellers will preach on
Sinai Law-The Birth of Morality" follow
ing seImonette for the boys and girls. Sun
day school at IL m. Preaching in the chapel
at East Nor thport at 2,30 p m. AT 80 y. m
Mr.. Sellers will give the second in his series of
practical sermons to young men-"The Young
Man, His Business or Profession" This,
Thursday. evening at 7.15, prayer meeting.
followed at 8 by the teachers training class
Friday at 7.30 p. IN. a rehearsal of "Our
Folks" Tuesday. at 7.30 p. m. the Bible class
will meet to discuss the 4th and 9th chapters
of Revelation.
The Ladies' Sewing Circle of the Universe
list church held their annual meeting in the
vestry Wednesday afternoon. Jan. 10th, and
elected officers for the easuIng year as fol-
lows: President, Mrs. Fred Rackliff; vice
presidents, Mrs A. l.. Tha er and Mrs. Chas.
H. Crosby; secretary and treasurer. Miss
Frances A Hodsdon. The treasurer's report
showed that the Circle had earned and paid
into the church lsury s221 A picnic
supper was served at o'clock and was attend
ed by the men of the parish. The following
committees have been appointed: For work.
Mrs. Sarah J. knight, Mrs. Guy L. Peavey,
Mrs. Charles +. johnson; calling. Mrs. Charles
Frances H. Murch; flower, Mrs. Sarah 8. Dins-
more and Miss J. A. Wiggin.
First Baptist church, Rev. J. Wibor Richard :
son, minister. residence. l Northport avenue
telephone 1928. Sunday morning preaching
service at lO.45 Minister'S topic: 1.-THE
Church-either revival or dry-rot." some
things for religious people to consider. At 12,
noon, the Bible class convenes in the main au-
! ditorlum. A large attendance, much enthusi-
asm, good teachers, classes for every age. A
welcome extended to all visitors. Young Peo-
pies Christian Endeavor meeting at 6 30; all
young people invited. Sunday evening preach
ing service at z 80; minister's topic. "The
Three Crosses: or Gospel Resourceful
Enough to Save the Guitiest Sinner on the
Spot" Preaching at the Northport Baptist
church next Sunday at 2.3O. Young peoples,
rehearsal on Monday, Wednesday and Friday
evenings. This, Thursday, evening at 73O
o'clock prayer and praise. service in the vestry,
to which the public is cordially invited
Please read the 2lst chapter of Revelation.
Ahc youuk pSopie dIe making extensive pre-.
parations for the production Of their play the
first part of February A new stage has been
built and appropriate scenery is being prepar-
ed. They will give delightful rendering of
the play, 1.-THE Finger of Scorn."
Service will be held at the Congregational
church next Sunday morning at 10 As. The
subject Of the sermon will be. as announced
for last Sunday, Through darkness to light" q
further study in the development of the
| character of Jacob. The choir will render
special music under the direction Of Mr.. E. S.
Pitcher. Sunday school will meet at noon and
we extend a cordial invitation to all young
people to join one of our classes. Tonight.
Thursday. the minister will continue his stud.
les in the Gospel of John; topic. 1.-THE noble.
mans son." A joint meeting OF the trustees
and the businessmen's canvasing committee