Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-12

t 1 this county making up the New Lon don Baptpist association closed their 1o2nd annual convention Thursday af- l terneo, having held a two-day ses- sion at the Aiontauk avenue Baptist church in New London, with an at tendance of tneafly. 200 delegates. The church reports showed a total 1 Of $o1,SsS.s9 for all purDpSes raised during the year which was about ss,0oo | more than the year before The mem 1 hership gain in the year had been 59 1 of which the Central Ba ptist church | of this city had 30. The trail of the 1 influenza epidemic is shown in the re- port of deaths which were 70 as con- trasted with A a year ago. The following were the reports made l by the Norwich churches:
 | Norwich, Central.
 The year past has been another step l forward for this church although cir | program.
 In October; the hospital being over- ] crowded with inf1uenxa patients, and 1 the suffering becoming very great throughout the city, Bushnell Chapel was offered and used as a temporary hospital and many sick were cared for ! there, necessarily closing the church l for other services for a month l In January Rev. A. F. Purkiss was l away from home. speaking at the camps in Texas. He was greatly miss cd but the church felt it a privilege A ity for bringing the message of the gospel to these soldier boys In April. Rev. c. L, Kenagy came as dlrector of young peoples work. Un- der his leadership the young people are 1entersag into their work with en- thusiasm.
 The mid week prayer meetings are times of joy, being attended in large numbers and the pastor-and people appFehepd Jesus Christ in their midst and go away from the house Of prayer with power from the Holy Spirit.
 During the year seventy one have beee~ received into the church, forty eight Of these being by baptism
 In response to the call of the North ern Baptist Convention to raise the ss.o0o.0G3 for the yietcYy drive this church met it's allotment of $4,ae0 in addition to the regular missionary ap- portionment
 The church has lost by death during the year several of it's members. among these being Col. Charles ". Gale one of the most prominent and influer- keenly felt
 The church is to entertain the State Convention in October. and is looking forward to the coming Of Gypsy Smith Jr.. in Nov enlber.
 Always there is enthusiasm in the Sunday school among the young, and also the older ones.
 Plans are now being made for q new Beginners room.
 The wonlen's societies are carving on with earnestness the missionary work in study and labor. And above all broods the Spirit of the Father be- cause the work is done according to His command, in love.
 Norwich, First
 We are grateful for another year Of the spiritual advancement has not been as noticeable as usual but our financial progress has been more marked than in several years past, The full apport!onment for our usual bensvolences has been reached and we have contributed to many of the opt-- side causes for hunaa nifty.
 It is great pleasure to see our boys who gave Of their, best in the service Of theis' country, now returning and the service of Christ and the church But we remember with sadness the two who gave their all by paying the supreme sacrifice.
 During the year chapter of the World Wide Guild has been organized under the leadership of Mrs. Calvin Swan. The Sunday school is the same important factor in the life of the church. The contr; buttons made by the Ladies Aid Society are appreciat ed as always We regret the cooiness and indifference of some Of our mem bers but rejoice in the loyalty md will ing service of so many
 With renewed zeal and deternaiua- ton we press forward to do our part toward the certain triumph of our Re deemer,s Kingdom.
 Norwich, Nit. Calvary.
 We have enjoyed a most prosperous year Our spipritual condition is very good. and the financial standing was never better. And glad 10 say that the Lord is showing us wond erfuI yolzens of His love. Our church is epjoyine great peace Since the last conven- tion, the pastor, Rev. E. w Williams. resigned. after which the church or dained the Rev. Blake, who is now the pastor, settled April 29. 191a Death has removed three from our number. One united with the church by chris tian experience. Although we have not increased much in numbers we feel there is greater interest in the york 1 than for a long time. We are working and praying for great results this coming year
 Nor,~ieh, Third.
 The past year with us has been one of little progress. We have been with out settled pastor for more than a | year and consequently the interest in | me work IS not as great as it should | oe We are glad to report that Rev. R. Daniel Trick, who comes to us from, 1 ! seven years pastorate in Essex will 1 pc with Us July first, and we are sure | -ii1L "All AHc CD O-OpepfaIion or the | mem bers during the coming year we 7an accomplish much. i
 Norwich, Grace Memorial.
 We are glad to greet you at your !an- 1uaI convention. We have been with 1 'ut'a pastor since last November, 1918. 1 put In Januray. 1919, we secured the l services of Rev. R. L. Thomas, of Hart ord, as q supply and he is still with ! IS, doing wonderful work among OUT | people. He is truly a man of God. trusting that you will have a gIerius | meeting
 After the. welcoming address by Rev Welcome E.. Bates on Wednesday morning at the opening of the con | -ention. Rev. c. H. Strouse of the .frst Baptist church of Norwich con iucted brief devotional service, usr ng the theme. We Would See Jesus. |
 c: D.. Moves of Norwich was elect { d moderator; Rev. Donald Fletcher t Quaker Hill, secretary; Rev. R. D. Trick of the Third Baptist church of | Norwich, as assistant secretary, and :. F. Richards of Waterford. trustee.
 FolloWing the report. Of the aouai- 1