The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1922-03-16

The FEDERATED CHURCH. Sunday
morning service at 10.45; sermon topic.
"Jesus of Nazareth in the Tive ltieth
Century" A cordial invitation is ex-
tended to all. A church that earnestly
cultivates the habit of worship and of
carrying over the spiritual values of
worship into daily work, is the most val
liable asset in any community. There
fore good citizens will support it physi-
cally and spiritually by their means and
by their presence as recognized part of
their civic obligations. Such men will
NO more neglect Il cir obligation to pro-
mote the religious life of their city than
refuse to pay their taxes or vote.
One who writes with authority on this
subject has said: "lf religion is impo. t.
ant it's cultivation is necessary. You
cannot get something out of nothing in
the spiritual world any more than in the
material world. If the spiritual nature
is to be developed, it must be cultivated
by the habits of religion. Tie your arm
to your side, and if you keep it inactive
long enough it's strength will vanish.
Such is natures penalty for disuse. Tie
your soul to what is trivial and temporal
and material and it, too, will wither.
Such is spiritual natures penalty for dis
USE 1t is impossible te escape this uni
versal law"
Sunday school Immediately after the
morning service; and it is hoped that
every father and mother will be solici-
tous for their children's attendance.
"Well begun is half done," remains as
true of every individual IS of the life of
business or an institution.
THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. Rev.
George c. Sauer, pastor; residence, Is
Cedar; telephone, 123-l1. Sabbath SER
vices at 1O:45 and 1880; Bible school at
IL; Christian Endeavor $50; mid-week
devotional service Thursday, 7:3O.
Next Sunday mornings worship in
cludes a sermon by the pastor-"The
Rizpah Mother, and the Love that is Un
Quenchable." This great story of un-
quenchabe mother love is found in II
Samuel 21 chapter, and throws flood of
light upon the love of the Eternal Faith
er, "a love that will not let US CO." The
splendid chorus choir will lead the music
of this service.
At the evening service an inspiring
sing, with solos and duets, occupies the
first half hour The rchestra will be
present The evening address is from
the words of Jesus: "What wilt thou
that should do unto thee;;" theme. "Our
Heart Wishes, may we expect God to
grant them2" Everyone welcome.
Since service in the Masters name is
the secret of a church's growth the
spiritual activities of this church are
numerous. Monday evening tenderfoot
scout test for new candidates, small ves-
try; entertainment rehearsal, large ves-
try Tuesday evening, at l3 Cedar St,
conference by committee in charge of the
Beatty meetings in April. Wednesday
evening, the Ladies' Sewing Circle pro-
vide banquet for Palestine Commandery
at Masonic Temple; choir rehearsal in
vestry Thursday afternoon. meeting of
ladies of the church in the vestry; 4 90
meeting of Campfire Girls. Thursday
evening, mid-week service-'Opening
the Way for a Revival of Religion"
Friday afternoon meeting of the Senior
Bible Glass in vestry. Saturday morn
ing, Boy Scout Hikes and Basket Ball.
W ednesday evening, March %, Christian
Endeavor Social. Friday evening, March
81, Annual Sale and Entertainment by
the Ladies of the Church, Memorial Hall.
April 2 16, Special Lenten Servi' es, Rev.
Benjamin Beatty, Preacher.