The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-03-16
IN The CHURCHES Of
SKOWHEGAN
METHODIST CHURCH NEWS.

! as observed by MN during MS elgn-
teen months stay in that land as an
American soldier, was much enjoyed
by the Epworth League last Sunday
evening. The address fitted in most
appropriately with the study of our
missions in, China as set forth in the
story OF John Wesley, Jr.'s business
trip to the Orient.
The concluding chapter of John
wesley, Jr. will be considered next
sunday evening. This Experiment
Teacheth-?" is the heart of the whole
book, and every member is urged to
be present, making the finish the
browning evening of the entire con
! test
The Ladies' Social Circle can do
other things than hold fairs, serve
suppers, make aprons and fancy work
as usually comprises the activities of
such organizations. Sunday evening
! last under the direction of the presi-
dent. Mrs. Myrtle Lamb, a most inter-
estng program was furnished by its
members at the regular Church hour
! \ chorus of the ladies led the song
service and rendered an anthem very
creditably indeed. Mrs. w A. Mer-
seryey read the Scriptures and offered
prayer. Mrs. Harry Dinsmore read
fine paper on How the Ladies Circle
| Can Help the Church" prepared by
Mrs |. j. Smith. who was unable to
be present through illness. Mrs. H.
l.. Nichols spoke from the inside How
! the Circle can help the Pastor and
/ Family. In the absence of Mrs
| Carrie Mcpherson, also detained from
| the service by sickness, the pastor
spoke upon the theme assigned her
what the Circle Should Expect from
! the Church and Constituency" Alto
gether it was a novel and pleasing in
! noyation to the usual program of the
Church, and will assist in solving the
problem of how to make our "oneers,"
into "twicers" for every Sabbath days
/ worship.
! DIR. 7. {. Tucker. |. j. Smith and
/ Rev W. A. Meservey. committee
! from the Mems Bible Glass. will pro
vide the program for next Sunday
evening Special music by male
! voices, brief addresses by men, EN-
! phaszing mans place in Church and
| Sunday School. will provide an hour
j of interest and pleasure, and touch
vital spot in the Church's present
! day needs. Men are especially in
yited to be present but the service is
| public in the broadcast sense
| Easter preparations are now in
progress. and a splendid observance
of that significant day is in prospect
This Thursday evening our usual
prayer meeting will be merged with
| the other Churches at the Federated
Church to listen to an address by
/ rrof +. L. Anderson of Newton TheO-
! logical Seminary.
Sunday services following the usual
order Preaching by the pastor at
1880; Sunday School at II; Epworth
League at G.; Evening service with
the Mems Bible Class in charge. Show
your loyalty to God and his church
by attendance upon all the services
of the day.
FEDERATED CHURCH NOTES.
At thu Federated Church next Sun
day morning the pastor will speak on
"A Photograph of God" During the
morning service kindergarten for
small children meets in the Church
Darors. At II o'clock the Church
School gathers for its sessions The
Mems brotherhood will be addressed
by Mr. Woodbury., Supt. of Schools.
who will give talk on Sex Hygiene
in the Schools.
The Christian Endeayor Society
gathers at G O'Clock in the yestry. At
r. ~ .
the pastor will speak on the subject,
"The Unknown God" There will be
special music at the evening service
Tonight, March 16, Prof. +. l.. And
erson of Newton Center Mass. chair
man of the Board of Managers of the
American Baptist Foreign Mission So
ciety will speak at a union meeting al
the Federated Church. Everyone is
urged to attend.
The Mems Brotherhood is busily en-
gagged in planning a splendid concert
and entertainment at the church
March 3lst The proceeds will be
used in painting the interior of the
church. Keep the date in mind.
Further announcements later
a very pleasant meeting Of the
First Phiathea Glass was held last
evening Miss Dorothy NJ. Elliott
presented an interesting paper on the
Literature Of the Bible" and special
music features were the violin and
piano music furnished by Elizabeth
and Rcbecca Russakoff A social fol-
lowed during which games were play
eed and refreshments were served.
CATHOLIC CHURCH NOTES.
The regular services viii be held at
this church next Sunday; low mass at
$40, during which the boys Of the par
ish will receive holy communion
Music by the school children. High
mass at 1890 with music by st. Mary's
choir. Sunday school at $50, Rosary
and Bencdiction at $50. Meeting of
the Junior Holy Name Society at four
O'Clock.
Mass is offered at 7 o'clock every
morning during Lent at the church OF
Our Lady of Lourdes.
An anniversary service FOR the late
Moses Cloutier was conducted Mon
day morning at the request of the son
of the deceased, Leger Cloutier.
At the request Of the Ladies OF st.