The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-11-02
IN the CHURCHES OF.
SkOWHEGAh
Happenings In the Various Religious
Denominations of the
Community
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES

II 1T1OhOII MI
i The Susanna Wesley Glass spent a
delightful afternoon at the home of
the teacher, Mrs. Viola Smith, Mon
day last. Officers for the ensuing
year were elected as follows: presid-
ent, Mrs. Laura Dinsmore; vice presi-
dent, Mrs. Lillian Smith; secretary and
treasurer, Miss Lila Weston; excel
tive committee, Mrs. Frances Smith,
Mrs. Carrie Mcpherson, Miss Emma
| Hall; membership committee. Mrs.
Grace Tucker, Mrs. Lena Cleveland,
Mrs. Florence Weston. 1t was decid-l
ed to hold a social gathering once
a quarter, the next coming in January
| to be observed as Gentlemen's Night.
A sumptuous repast of fruit, salad,
hot rolls, cake and coffee was enjoy
ed at the supper hour
The Mite-Box opening and supper
of the w. F. M. Society last Thurs
day was very enjoyable and profit
able occasion. The literary and So
cial programme of the afternoon was
followed by fine supper to which
about thirty members and guests did
full justice.
Mrs. Grace Tucker and Mrs. Jennie
Nutting will represent the Woman's
Home Missionary Society at the an
nual convention held at Winthrop Nov
ember l and 2.
| The painters are completing theirl
work In the vestries and before long,
they will be ready for occupancy
much to the delight of the entire So
ciety.
The mid-week prayer service Will
be held at the parsonage this Thurs
day evening at half past seven.
| Friday evening the Epworth League
will hold an important business meet
ing at the parsonage, to which all
members are urged to attend.
Next Sunday morning at 1890, thel
pastor will preach on the theme, Quit
tiers, Ancient and Modern" The Sun
day school will convene at IL o'clock.
Making the Gift Attractive" will be
the topic for consideration by the Ep-
worth League at the six o'clock SER
vice. and the pastor will speak again
at Z o'clock.
BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH
Our appointments at the church re-
quire that we give the church the
right of way this week
Sunday was a full and busy day with
us.
Monday afternoon the Guild had a
meeting at the church Much work
was accomplished by our good women.
Wednesday evening at the midweek
service the subject was the last verses
of the book of Ephesians.
This Thursday evening there is to-
| ~ opt -tnuathnr Qnpiaf for NhnHu
who attends our church and Is inter
ested in our church. We are com
Ing together to have a good time.
There will be d program a few games
for the young people, refreshments
will be served by the men and we will
spend an evening getting acquainted
again and with strangers. Strangers
In our town are very cordially invited
to be with us Would you not like
to make this your church home?
Then comes Sunday the fifth of
November. Rally Day. Don't miss
the service at 1890. The boys and
the girls wil1''be there. Their ia
theirs and mothers will be there YOU
will be there. Sure, If you cannot
walk notify your pastor and he will
|send an automobile for you You
people who have cars please phone
your minister that you will be glad
to take someone to church Let us
make it an auto-go-to- church day.
What do you say? Your minister
plans to place in the hands of the
first two hundred who come small
souvenir of the day which may help
in the work during the coming months.
We will not be responsible for the
weather November fifth. but we shall
be responsible for being there. The
one that is absent will be the one your
arrangement II the classes will so far
as possible sit together VIII you
help to make November fifth a red
letter day in Bethany? Your at
tendance will be your answer.
At noon we shall in the Sunday
school study the life of Christ
The Y. P. S. C. C. meeting will be
held under the leadership of Mrs. Saw
ages class. p. M. closing service
of the day.
i FEDERATED CHURCH NOTES
At the morning service next Sun
day, the pastor will have for his sub
ject: THE Danger of Drifting" Dur
ing the morning service Mrs. Merrill
will have charge of the kindergarten
for small children. The church school
!, meets at noon. The Mems Brother
hood will have their meeting in the
|. gallery of the church. 1t is hoped
that many of our men will plan to
come. Next Tuesday evening 1t is
planned to have a social get-together
for the men of the parish in the ves-
try. An outside speaker will be with
. us. Refreshments at the close. A
good time is assured. Reserve the
evening
At the Young Peoples meeting Sun
day evening at six O'Clock, Mr. W.
B. Woodbury. will be the speaker. Let
us fill the room with those who come
to hear him.
At seven o'clock the pastor will give
the last of his talks on why I Be-
lieve" in the auditorium Subject
this week, "Why | Believe in lmmor-
tality.n