The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-05-20
At the Baptist
Church Sunday

Heated in the morning breezes. On
each side the Red Cross flags were as
angels of mercy, above them the pic
ture of the Mother of the World-the
Red Cross Nurse. Over the baptistry
waved the Christian flag-such were
the very appropriate decorations that
formed the background for the Red
Cross program at the close of Sun
day school. Patriotic airs on cornet
and piano followed by that martial
hymn Onward, Christian Soldiers"
stirred the patriotic fire that burns in
each true American heart. The Phil
athea Red Cross Unit, looking as if
ready for service in the line of duty,
gave the salute to the flags.
Miss Francis Straw was much en-
joyed in pianologue, Little Boy
Blue. Red and White Cross exercises
by little girls, was followed by reci-
tation by Gladys Davis. RED Cross
Dogs" was recited by G. F. Owens.
Gust Before the Battle, Mother" sung
by one Of our boys-Roy Amidon-
brought tears to many eyes. "The Bat
tie of Waterloo" played by Miss Mar
guerite Owens, was made very realistic
by the tableau-Stalwart soldiers
stood-Red Cross nurses there to min
lister to these our brave-a tableau
impressive in its import to the minds
eye, carrying the ideals Of brave man
hood and noble womanhood. The Red
Gross nurse-the greatest mother in
the world, the best dressed woman in
the world, an angel of mercy on the
battlefield-G bless her and give
her strength. Our pastor outlined
the plans for the Sunday school and
church taking part in the parade Mon.
day night which opens that great
week, Red Cross Week. Always in the
line OF duty, ever ready to do service
BRO. wear gives up the pleasures and
advantages of attending the Southern
Baptist convention to take charge 81
the Red Cross drive in our citv nv
pressing himself as glad of having tbe
opportunity to have part in this con
i'lct' optimistic in his outlook. Cod
10 Win us; we have not nro,
enough en- for the final victory that will
, ns ours' pray for Gods power and
providence in this crisis. "'' an'
:. Subject of morning discourse, r,.
heavenly Feast" Text, Luke 7l.,r
90 ples 49,. is he that shall eat bread :,
tne Kingdom of God" A. tha ,' II
ia sne - nome of the chief of the pbar:
lsees the Master discovers a sn,., aa :,
pro palae and self exaltation. Then hen ~ +
se's iortn the principles Of His Kin
uom. The Jerusalem church. as os,
a pa.sern church, carried out the IN nm
Man. nr,nSa =. principles laid down by Jesus
.a sn - oe great must discard self IN
nnes. Inc cost Of discipleship ont.
l l.asa' II we would be members Of
ooas family and taste of the hoo ~
~ !, Feast, we must surrender everv.
'nine-the worlds allurements ~,
20! possessions and our families mus,
nv ,,o' come between us and disciplesb;n
! me issues of His Kingdom must ha
Drs'' cruelty self, thenyou can bow in
allegiance to Christ; He must no or
p'eme' What stands between you and
your God? A blessed experience to he
leu from the bounties of God--to be
strengthened and fitted for service
Inc Joy of life would be past If II
were not for the feast that God
spreads for his children. The lows OF
the unselfish life which brings peace
and joy. When the war clouds low
er we can look to the feast Christ
spreads for you. Christ lives in YOUR
life when you have crucified self. The
unselfish life is one full of sunshine,
JOY and peace. Gods infinite love.
mercy and grace are shown in the
preparation of this heavenly feast. We
now only have foretaste Of this
feast. I'VE see through glass dark
ly," but there comes a glorious day
when we shall "see face to face"
There is heavenly feast spread for
every man: To the sinner it calls to
repent; to the Christian it is call
to greater service.
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