The Republican journal., 1920-12-16
THE CHURCHES

High street; telephone, 1874. Organist,
Miss Amy Stoddard; soloist, Mrs Leroy
Paul. Morning worship at As Church
school at noon. Mems Forum at r. Is.
Stereopticon lecture at 7.30. Mid week
devotional service Thursday at 7.30 .. m.
1.-The time draws near the birth of
Christ" .and the Christmas spirit is al
ready in the air. Our homes, our stores
and places of business already show
signs of preparation for fitting celebra-
ton of the ausplcious day. Friends are
thinking of each other and secretly pur-
chasing gifts to present as tangible evi-
dence of their thought, and little chill
dren are looking forward with impatient
expectancy 10 the day which, to them,
is 'the gladdest day OF all the year."
Let us see to it that amid all the innocent
mirth Of this 'festive season." we do
not forget to pay our homage to the
new born King" Not only the wise
men of the East" but the greatest, the
wisest, the best men of all ages have
counted Him worthy of worship and hon
or. Let us then, as citizens of this great
Christian country, and remembering that
all that is highest and best in our nation
al life we owe to ''the Babe of Bethlehem"
plan to be present in the churches of our
city on Christmas Sunday and thus seek
to show that at heart we are still faith
ful to the Christ-Child. The subject of
the pastors sermon will be, 1.-The Angels
Message" There will also be special
Christmas talk to the children, entitled
Jacks Christmas Dream" Parents
are urgently requested to send their
children, or better still, to bring them to
the service.
wonderful series of beautiful pictures,
showing many charming scenes in Cey-
Ion, magnificent temples, religious festi-
walls, schools, the manners and customs
OF the people, was presented in the lee
ture last Sunday evening to a large and
appreclatlve audience. These lectures
are tree to the public and are greatly en-
Joyed by those who attend. To hear
such lectures is indeed privilege which
ought to be eagerly seized by our young
people. 1t is to be hoped many OF them
will plan to be present during the winter
The subject of the stereopticon lecture
next Sunday evening will be "Some
Gllmpses of the Frontier"
very profitable time was spent last
Sunday morning at the Mems Forum in
discussing ''The City Mans Obligations
to the Farmer" The subject was intro
duced by Mr.. - alph Hayford who treated
1t in very exhaustive fashion. Many
OF the men present were practical far
mers and their contributions to the dis
cussion were Of great interestEnd value.
1t is felt that much good must come
from the frank exchange of thought on
these occasions DR.. W. l.. West pre-
sided in his usual efficient manner and
dropped pearls of wisdom which enriched
the minds of those present. The speaker
for next Sunday is Mr.. A. B. Stantial,
who will take as his topic, "Problems of
the Farmer" A large attendance of
men is requested.
On Wednesday, Dec. % at 3 p. M. un-
der the auspices of the officers of the
Church School, there will be a Christmas
Tree for the children of the Primary De-
partment in the church parlors. Parents
are cordially invited to be present. In
the evening at o'clock there will be
Young Peoples Social" Admission,
ten cents.
THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. Rev.
George c. Sauer, pastor; residence, 10
Cedar; telephone, 123-ll. Services of
worship l045 and 7.3O Church school
at IL O'clock. Christian Endeavor at
$50 Thursday at 730 the mid-week
service.
Thursday, Dec 10th, an adjourned
meeting of the church will be held at
the close of the social meeting.
Friday, at o'clock, choir rehearsal at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Young.
1t is expected that the new books will be
given out at this time.
Sunday themes: The pastor will preach
both morning and evening and the ser
mon themes are as follows: "Beware the
Moth, the Rust, the Thief" and "Mr.
Hoover's Appeal for the Children" A
splendid chorus choir has been developed
among the young people and will render
service at bo'h services. An orchestra
is also in attendance in the evening
The public is cordially invited to the
services of the church.
The annual meeting of the Baptis,
Church was held Thursday evening, when
the following officers and committees
were elected: Clerk, Miss Maud E. Math
ews; treas, Charles II. Twombly; mis-.
sionary treas, Gerald w. Howard; audi.
tor, Willis B. Fletcher; board of assessors
0. E. Frost, Charles ii. Twombly, Free
Smyth, George H. Robertson and Charles
E. RhoadeS; membership committee, Mrs
Fannie M. Robertson, Mrs. Idella D. Rich
Mrs. Abbie F. Putnam, Mrs Mabel A.
Howard, Miss Ella l. omaley; benevo.
lence, Mrs. Lulu P. Nichols, Mrs. B. L.
Robertson, Miss Gladys Michaels, Mrs
Minnie Perkins, Miss Lulu H. Smalley