El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-25

Sunday. OF B. II. c. williams. a busi-
ness man. but also an ordained dea-
con. St. Clements has q large list OF
/ communicates and all the usual ac-
| tivities OF an Episcopal church.
Three Jewish Congregations.
The Hebrews have three congrega-
tons, the largest being Temple Mt.
Sinai, Montana and oregon streets.
I This CONGREGATION il under the lead
erShip OF rabbi Martin Zielonka, has
one Of the most attractive houses OF
worship in FL Paso, and certainly the
most practical and perfectly ap-
pointed work shop" or community
house, with class rooms, gymnasium
and offices. in every way adapted
for the work Of this busy. benevolent
and aggressive organization
The congregation Of BNai Zion
9o6 North FL PasO, and Achim Nea-
monim. 913 Wyoming, each have a
teacher and, though not so large or
well equipped as Temple ST. Sinai, are
faithful 20 their conception OF the
worship and service OF God.
Luthernns Not Strong Numerically.
The Lutherans in FL Paso are not
strong numerically, but are REGARDED
as a faithful body. true to their ira
ditions and customs Just what the
effect Of the recent union OF the va
rious branches OF the Lutheran
Church in America Will be upon the
informed but Il IS probably calcu-
lated to result IN at least a closer
cooperation The two English speak
ing congregations are known as the
Evangelical Lutheran Zion, 1109 East
san Antonio. and St. Paul's Evange-
lieaL 1000 Montana The Mexican
Evangelical Lutheran church Is To-
Gated at 1901 South Campbell street
During the war the Lutheran
church has maintained a volunteer
chaplain in the army camps here
abouts. and has contributed in many
commendable ways to the welfare Of
the young men OF their comm union,
wherever found IN the camps.
Methodist Flourish.
OF the Methodist Episcopal de-
nomination there are seven American
congregations. three negro and one
Mexican. Trinity church, with its
large membership. comfortable and
ample house OF worship and well or
ganized activities. fs regarded as the
leading church OF that denomination
IN FL Paso. II is located at sol
Mesa avenue and IS under the uas-
torate OF the ininitable and much
loved Rev. Percy r Knickerbocker.
The First Methodist church. Mon
fana and Lee streets. the Rev. Henry
pastor. Is situated
IN one Of the best residence districts
Of the city. has q beautiful new
membership and pastor who Is
fast becoming recognized as one OF
the constructive men In the religious
life OF this community.
Ashury Park the Newest Church.
Asbury Park church fs one OF the
newest and most promising congre-
cations Of this denomination Rev.
{. K Campbell led his people In the
building OF the church, and, until
the last conference. was its only pas
tor He was appointed presiding elder
and the former presiding elder was
appointed pastor OF the church IN
his stead.
one cannot review the Methodist
denomination in FL Paso without ref
erence to Rev. II. A. Wells. pastor OF
the Visitors chapel Mr.. Wells has
accomplished a notable work among
the negro people OF this community
and Is everywhere recognized as
faithful man and true TO his calling
seven Presbyterian Church.
The PresbyterianB have five Amer
lean congregations. one Mexican and
one Spanish The First church,
East Boulevard and Stanton streets,
IS an old established congregation Of
representative citizens. well organ-
lied IN every department Until re-
Gently Its pastor. OF a 10-year period.
was Rev. Charles L OTerstreet. D.
D.. who was called TO an important
place IN the leadership Of his de-
nomination IN the southwest, and. ~
a pastor. though Il Is expected that
one OF the strongest men to be had
VIII he secured
The Westminster church. Florence
and East Rio Grande streets, with
building OF attractive Spanish archi-