Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-24
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ure of Goodness. Faith, love and pa- tieuce were characteris.io of tt1e Thessa- lonlan church We should emulate them in these grAoes. Faith brings reas, love brings toy, pNtienes hrinss victory
 Rev. E. J. Curry pursued his course in rpissiou study His special topic was Tho Reach of the Church-Horae MS sions and the Problem of DAatancs
 The second period was un1fr 'he al rection of Rev Joseph Cooper, and his therno wan English Methodism. He sleetcbed the early life of John wesley his boyhood, college days, mission to Georgia. his conversion. He also al luded to George Whitefeld and other rnenqeers of the Holy Club of OxfoEd university
 The next period at 1e.sO is held daily in the grove and Is open to all. whether sn institute student or not. It Is under the direction of Dean James 4. Beebe' of the Theological School of Boston University whose illuminating talks for the week are on The Parables of Jesus and are exceedingly instructive ana ln- terestine His opening lecture was on the distinction between allegory ana parable. The latter has but one mean ing. It's eerrtral core Is all Christ aim
 
 pIe. simply answers the question, Who is my neighbor? That of the Ten Vfr- gins teaches preparedness.
 The closing periVd was on Lfe Ser vice Instructor Kernehan gave very eloduent address on Oar Resources. es- peciaIIy emphasizing tSe presence Of Christ and the teachings of the Bible. Music is valuable asset, personality great resource.
 At 1 o'clock in the Stafford Springs house, on Wesley circle, theEe was held the usual old-fashioned Methodist pray CT and conference meetings. under the direction of Rev. J R. Miller, of East Thompson.
 Beautiful weather brought the people 10 the auditorium in the grove for the 2 o'clock meeting. After the inspira- tionaI song service, led by Chorister Smith. and his choir of young people. The speaker was Rev George E. Bish- op. D.D, paStor of Bushwick avenue Methodist Episcopal church. Brooklyn, N. Y. EIe read the Scripture selection. and Dr. Blake. Of Manchester, offered prayer. The latter was pastor of the church where the former was convert ed There's Always } Song in My Heart was sung by Chorister Smhh and
 
 Matt. 16:15 was the text. Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God" Do we fully realize in these confusing days that Jesus is divine? Our concep- tions of God are enlarged over the be- lief of Peters day. But Jesus Christ is "the same, yesterday and forever" ]" Ifa spoke of the fact that the Bread of lifa alone can feed Russia. and Italy and PIT other nations of the world Discon- tent means humanity is reaching out and lou~i~~ '-~ -o"7"t'7irr better. Tad Ii7coIr -- ''os insa the
 'N'te House. brushes aside several cab iret ofitea' i t to his father S 7-''1s Nothn- hrt his fathers heart could comfort him. Sc it really is to- day-only the Fathers heart can show the true sympathy the human heart craves for.
 The annual meeting of the cottage holders was held in the New London house at 1 o'clock Tuesday. It was called to order by the secretary, Miss Helen Dyson. as both, president Jason Randall, and vice president. E. M Wheeler were absent.
 J. H. Mccarthy of Springfield wa: elected president pro tenn. Miss Flora Smith and Miss NJ. Barker of New Lon
 
 tee It was voted the delegates should bring up before the association the mat ter of having the chimneys and stove pipes inspected and the brush cut and removed as protection from fire.
 The nominating committee reported for president, F. M. Wheeler and fo1 vice president, Mrs. James Purdie, bott of Providence, and for secretary. Miss Helen Dyson, of East Orange, N J The secretary was instructed to cast 2 ballot for these officers. The following sixteen delegates were elected to repre- sent the cottage holders at the annua meeting of the campmeetina associa- tion: Mrs. E. E. Co1ver, Manchester Mrs. J. E. Reed, Worcester, Mass. Mrs Costello Lippitt, Norwich; Mrs. Stepher Dunstan. Mrs. Jacob Betts, Mrs. Jame. Purdie, Miss Addie Webber, Miss Flora Smith, Frank Allen all of Wiliimantic Mrs. Julia Hut, South Manchester Mrs s. o. Benton New London; Mrs Ellen Brownen. Hartford; Mrs. Bertha Gridley, WilliTaantic; Anson Sweet Providence. and Miss Helen Dyson, 0 East Orange, N, J.
 On Gccount of the cool weather tn. l first preaching service of the camp { meeting was held in the tabernacle. Tn, usual inspiring song service was held under the leadership Of Choirmaster Fl mer Smith
 Rev. G. G. scrivener, of South Man chester. read the Scriptures. and praye wat offered by Rev. Dr. R. L. Roberts Of Norwich. A solo was sung by Mis- l Nina Horsefall. of Westerly, R. l. ! Rev. Mir. Plaxton's sermon was basec | on the words, Himself took our infrm | ities and bare our sicknesses" Chris waR the highest exempIar of Christian | service. Yet many do not feel the neet | of His rendering the service He want ! so much to do. Jesus is the great soul winner. He cultivated every means 0 ! approach. We as Christians are to ex e1splify His ministry. A number O brief testimonies followed. also singin | by the young people.
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