Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-29
Pine Bluff Church People Will y Fast and Pray for Success in War
Tomorrow to Be Observed Here in Compliance With Proclamation Issued by President Special Ser
 vices at Several Churches

Complying with the request of President Wilson that tomorrow be observed as a day of fasting and pray CT, congregations of Pine Bluff churches will particiuate in services that day. Rev. A. H. Stowell, speak : ing for the churches, has issued the following:
 "The attention of our citizens is called to the proclamation of Presi- dent Wilson setting aside Thursday as day of prayer and fasting in behalf of our soldiers and all those things requisite to the successful carrying on of our warfare for the preservation of liberty and the putting down of tyranny. The people are requested to assemble in their respective places of worship for these services. The re- ligiously unattached will undoubtedly find place and welcome in the var ious church buildings. The attendance should be large everywhere-arger, much larger it ought to be than is the case of Thanksgiving day. Prayer, sincerely made, wins the attention of God and is far from q waste exercise. 1t may not bring in the time and way we would have it, the thing we desire. But it is in the best way effective. It makes us more loyal in the work we have to do, strengthens us for in- tervening hardships, and makes us more competent to face the final is sues. We probably all see now that is we'll our first prayers for speedy cessation of the war were not answer ed fer we have come to realize that nothing short of righteous peace would be of any value. That is the thing for which to pray and to work. At first most of use were unconscious ly praying for peace at any price, It is we'll we were disappointed.
 Some churches will conduct all-day services, while others will have ser vices at designated hours in the fore noon, afternoon and evening, that all may have opportunity to attend. Pro- grams announced for the day fellows
 Trinity Episcopal
 There will be prayer services at the church at 10 a. m.; 4:30 p. m. and & p. m. The three services are held in order that as many members of the parish as possible may be able to a.- tend one or more of them and it is hoped that the attendance at each service will be large. An aims basin will be placed at the rear of the build ing and if any one wishes to make contributions the receipts will go to the Red Cross war fund.
 The members of Trinity congrega- tion are requested by the rector to meet at the church at 8 p. m. tonight to receive instruction in hymn sing ing. It is desired that the congrega- tion become more familiar with the many beautiful hymns adapted not only to the ordinary services but also to the great festival seasons of the church. If the response on the part of the people is sufficient these prac- tices will be kept up for some time.
 Lakeside Methodist
 The Lakeside Church has arranged an all day prayer service for Thurs day. The service will be continuous, and all are urged to come at the time most convenient.
 ! The schedule for the day is:
 From 7:30 to 8:30, leader, Garland Brewster
 :. From s:3o to 9:3O, leader, Miss Boyette.
 . From s:3o to 1o:3o,l leader Mrs. Burford
 From 10:30 to 1:30, leader Judge