Middletown transcript., 1917-09-22
ST. ANNE'S CHURCH
A Number Of Pensioners Have
Presented A Fine Flag
THESE ARE SACRIFICAL DAYS

| PRESENTED A Fine rag
THESE ARE SACRIFICAL DAYS
Sunday, September 23r1. The 10th,
Sunday after Trinity.
Services:- 1890, Morning Prayer and
Sermon,
1.45, Sunday School session.
7.30, Evening Prayer and Address.
| September 29th. st Michael and All
Angels.
Hebrews | IA. Are they not all min
istering spirits, sent sorth to minister
for them who shall be heirs of saliva
| tion?"
The Church keeps this feast that we
may express our thankfulness for Gods
loving care and kindness in sending forth
guardion angels to minister to His child
zen. They do not appear to us now in
visible presence, as in the early days
when they we're 30 often Gods messen-
gers to ren; but we cannot doubt that
they are about us still, unseen and un-
heard, yet ever watchful to shield us
from danger, comfort US in trouble
and strengthen us against temptation.
Of little children especially, we are
told that their angels" always behold
the face of the Father; and who can
tell what perils and trouble the needless
feet of the young might stray into, were
it not for the constant watch and ward
of these "ministering spirits?'
Children, then, should love this festl-
val, and learn from it not only to be
thankful for the holy and blessed guard
ianship of angels, but to remember
that they are always in the preserce of
those pure and gentle creatures, and
try to be like them in gentleneas and
purity; driving away evil thoughts, re-
framing from angry words and sinful
acts, and ever ready to do kind things
for others. St. Michael is mentioned
in Scripture as being an arch-angle, that
is an angel of peculiar power and dignity
having an army of angels under his COM
mand, and is frequently mentioned In
Scripture as coming to tbs help of God 8
servants. He is held as the champion
of the Church, watching its welfare and
defeating the dragon, the Devil.
MEETING OF SUNDAY SCHOOL POSTPONED
The Meeting of the Sunday School In
stitue which was to be held in St. Anne's
Parish. on Thursday, Sept. the twenty
seventh, has been postponed. The Rev.
Thomas G. Hill, Rector of St. Peters
Church, Smyrna, Del. and Secretary of
the Institute informs us that the meet
ing is postponed until midwinter.
These are sacrifcial days, if we like
to use the term. But when we remem-
ber that our sons and brothers are fight
ing today, not only because our Country
has called them to arms, but also with
the knowledge that it is their high privi-
Iege to give themselves. in order that
the generations to come shall be free,
we prefer to call it, not sacrifice, but
love. The Church's path is clear. She
must not only fight with Her noble sons.
She must also lead them till they come
to the Valley of the Shadow of Death,
for when they have crossed that, they
are safe. 1T is our part SO to prepare
the Church for concerted action, that
not only through this terrible war shall
She be the beacon light of the men we
are sending forth. but that afterwards,
in the peace to come. She shall greet
those returning sons and brothers as
one with them in the great fight for the
freedom and enlightenment Of mankind.
THE FLAG FOR THE CLUTCH
We are glad to announce that through
the kindness of number of the parish
toner's, who have been able to procure
fine silk American Flag for the Church.
The staff will have Cross on the end
instead of the eagle. We take this OPP
portunity to thank all those contributed
to the fund to purchase the Flag.
St. Anne's has wonderful oppor-
tunity for service to her people. Let
US strive together to make the most of
our God-given opportunity, which nat
uraly brings with it great RESPONSE
bility. To that end wish affectionate-
ly to commend to yon all the following
suggestions:
1st. Pray daily for Gods blessing on
the parish. 1.-The effectual fervent
prayer of righteous man availeth
much. F"
End. Attend at least one service each
Lords Day "Forsake not the assemb-
ling of yourselves together"
3rd. Become REGULAR contribu-
tor to the support of the parish. ION
the first day of the week let every one
of you lay aside-as God hath prospered.
4th, Identify yourself with one of
the organizations of the parish. 1.-The
people had mind to work." Do your
bit
PRAYERS BEFORE MEALS
Grace before meals is simple act of
gratitude to God. Today millions of
men, women and children are on the
verge of starvation. There is no home
in America in which there ought not to
be grateful hearts. Use the following
prayers and have your children use them.
Bless, O Lord. this provision of thy
bounty to our use, and give us grateful
and obedient hearts. through Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen.
For these and all His mercies. Gods
Holy Name be praised and blest, through
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
A PRAYER TO BE USED UPON ENTERING
THE CHURCH
o God, am in Thy presence. Shut
out the world and worldly things from
nv thoughts. Send Thy Holy Spirit to
bless me and all others who shall come
here to worship Thee in this holy Ser
vice; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.