Evening journal., 1918-05-09

Roberts Of Milford, Del
"The best thing about Christian En-
desvor is that It Is Christian and that
whatever Il finds 10 do is born Of
Christian impulse. It therefor has tend
ed 10 sanctlfy all OF llfe's duties and 10
bless the lives Of It's members. And
because It Is Christian il has ouirun
all denominatlonal creeds, Jumped over
the boundaries Of set forms and dscOv-
cred to the religious world tho essen
tial oneness Of all Christians. Of an OF
ChrisLs followers. II Christian En-
deavor should end today and II an that
could be said Of 10 Is that 10 has brought
Chrlsl's people closer together, that it
released the oneness OF his followers, so
that better understandings have come
and more sympathetic attitude to-
wards each other Is noticeable, 70 would
have been oternally worth while. And
when we think that over eighty denom-
nations and nearly seventy countries
have been touched by It's wonderful i'm
fuenee we are an the more impressed
by his statement. But we are thank
ful that we are not only not at the end
OF such a mighty factor IN The Christian
world but really IN It's very youth. The
work has hardly begun nor doth 10 yet
appear what we shall be. nor what We
shall do In bringing together the spirit
ual ends Of the earth. Jesus came as a
lisht unto the world and II IN that light
we walk we have fellowship one with
mother Irrespective Of tho place where
$50 were born aud no matter what our
ost cherished sectarian Ideals may be.
sus Is the oomrade OF us all and we
nnot associate with him without at
same time fellowshipping With his
her disciples. May this love grow
om more 10 more
Next Sundays topic will DE written
by Rev. John Grant Newman, pastor OF
Wyiie Presbyterian Church, Of Philadel-
phia. DIT. Newman has many friends
in Wilmington, having preached at First
preSbyterian and West Churches and
addressed the open air meetings at the
courthouse lawn.
Our tonic this week is fellowship, and
Il Is one Of the foremost topics OF the
great war. The most important fellow
ship, however. is our fellowship win
God and Gods people. Westminster and
many Of our other churches, by their
chimes, are calling us 10 prayer each
day at twelve O'Clock. This Is Fellow
ship with God, because it Is through
prayer we are drawn close Co Him. En-
deavorers pray for our boys, that God
may protect them and keep them pure
and strong.
There was a great deal OF enthusiasm
shown at the business meeting on Mon
day evening, but II any OF the members
think we can improve our meetings IN
any way and hesitate 90 tell the eXecu-
tive committee, then tell the press com
mlttee, because lt Is the aim or the eX-
ecutive 10 make the meetings suit each
and every member.
The young women OF the union are
getting 10 the place where they are not
tlmid about speaking out in the meet
ings, and when they do speak they say
something. Say, fellows. come on, don't
make the president and yIce-presideni
do all the talking.
Miss Wilson, OF Westminster, sug-
gested that each society try TO honor
Mother IN their local societies and
churches on Mothers Day, making u
a day OF special prayer for the Mothers
and their boys who have gone forth 10
night. Also 20 have as many Mothers
out to the meetings as possible. Our
vlce-president voiced his opinion also
stating that we should follow out this
suggestion. Therefore, Endeayorers do
not fail to pay tribute TO the dearest
gift God has given us. our Mother.
Our new secretary, OF Bethahy, maze
the suggestion that the union honor
mother and also play the part or one
by adopting one Of the babies across
the water. The amount required to
adopt and help keep one OF the babies
- Lob 20 aNn
that he thought this the best wort
spoken IN the meeting and was certainl,
IN keeping with the suggestion thal W.
honor the mothers. He started the bal
rolling by stating that West would con
tribute s.. Then each society contrib
uted 50, and a small voice said Elsmer'
Junior Society would give S. p.iu nov
our new society Hazel Del, also
pledged 50. me Of the young laG'r
gave a personal subscription OF %, an,
the union pledged sii. When we count
ed up we had enough 30 become th
mother OF two children rather than one
Surely this IN Itself was worth meet
Ing for. IN fact God promises wher
two or three are gathered together, II
His name. He will be with them anl
bless them. Yes. lie blesses the gift ant
the giver.
Mail these payments 10 Miss L. Diver
ty, 1919 West Fifth street. or our treas
nrer, Mr.. ]. Clifford Compton 1870 Wes
xth street.
The union Is trying 10 arrange 10 hoD
patriotic meeting about June %. Won
each society make arrangements TO NEE
with the union on that evening. Nor
detailed information will be given latel
as 10 the program, etc, but please kee
the date IN mind.
We arc going over there, 10 Bethan,
on June q. the flrst Monday in June. Ou
secretary says, I'VE will look FOR ever
endeavor. Don't let's dlsappoint her
It seems that we must have a rain
night 10 get st. pauls members GU
Come on St. Paul. get busy.
While looking for St. Paul and Firs
Baptist, New Castle, try TO locate th
rslly chairman with the banners.
The senior banner was won by Green
hin society and the junior banner wa
won by the Elsmere society. Let eac
society start in right now and try
capture the banner next year.
After our business meeting tho FL.
mere society entertained very royal!
They bad a line musical program. on
very interesting item on the progral
was The singing Of Keep the Home Fire
Burning and Pack All Your Trouble
IN Your Old KIT Bag" by a number {
girls, dressed In the Red Cross costum
Another very pleasing feature was
iuet by Rev. and Mrs Framer Smitl
our Elsmere friends certainly haN
some very talented people, and their eI