The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-05-18
IN THE CHURCHES or
SkOWHEGAN

1kUWhtGAN
BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES
The services of Sunday, May IA,
were very interesting. Rev. George
w. Hinckley of the Good Will Farm
was the speaker both morning and
evening. He spoke at both services
on the exceeding great and precious
promises He spoke of these prom
Uses as the rod and staff of God. His
Illustrations were drawn from the
rich experiences of his life. At the
noon hour Mr.. Hinckley visited the
boys room. The day was one of spir-
itual uplift. 1t will be pleasantly re-
membered Mrs. Hinckley came with
him and his son, Mr.. Walter Hinekley
and his wife, were at the evening SER
vices.
Fourteen of the Bethany congrega
ton were in attendance at the annual
meeting of the North Kennebee Asso-
citation, in Waterville, last Thursday.
Mr. Merriam was reelected clerk and
treasurer of the Association.
The annual meeting of the Bethany
Corporation will be held in short
time and all members are requested
to reserve the evening for the tran
saction of the yearly business.
May q will be Mothers Day. The
pastor extends to all fathers and
mothers a. special invitation to be
present next Sunday morning. At the
evening service the Credit Glass will
conduct cnopio1 Maitland
vice. The Sunday school will meet
at the close of the morning service
Those who do have church home
elsewhere are very cordially invited
to attend these services.
FEDERATED CHURCH NOTES
There will be the usual services at
this church this evening and next
Sunday. Rev. George Loring Thur
low who is a chaplain in the Reserve
Corps has been called to fifteen days
active service, but will be in town
probably every night from now on and
will be able to preach at the church
on Sunday.
Last evening occurred the annual
anniversary meeting of the First Phil
athea Glass with a banquet and on
Monday evening occurred the regular
meeting of the Working League, an
account of which will be found else
where in this issue.
CATHOLIC CHURCH NOTES
The boys of the Catholic Parish will
receive Holy Communion from the
hand of FIR. J. l.. "A. Renaud next Sun
day morning at low mass at $50 Ser
mon in English High mass at 1870
with sermon in French by the pastor
Music by st. Mary's Choir. Sunday
School at 2.30; Rosary and Benedic-
ton at $50; meeting of the Holy
Name Society at o'clock.
Next Sunday the Orchestra goes to
Fairfield leaving at 100 by automobile
to give a concert from until O'Clock
at the Central Maine Sanitorium.
Thursday of next week will be a
Holy Day of obligation in the Catholic
Church (Ascension Day. with low
mass at $40 and high mass at 80
a. m.
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES
The new Conference year opens
auspeiously, and If each member Of
| Church and parish will heartily CO.
operate in the plans for the year. 1t
will easily be the best year Centenary
| has enjoyed for a long time.
In addition to a fine anthem by the
Choir last Sunday morning. the CON
gregation greatly enjoyed a cornet
solo by Mr.. Linden Hale of Norridge-
wock Mr.. Hale is a most promising
musician and will add much strength
to the musical program of the morn
ing service Come and hear him next
Sunday.
The Epworth League last Sunday
evening celebrated the thirty-third an
niversary of the formation of the gem
eral society. The charter of the local
chapter dates back to September 23rd,
1889, only four months from the or
CARNATIONS of the League in Central
NJ. e. Church, Cleveland Ohio, and for
these thirty-three years has been an
important factor in the Church life of
the young people OF the parish.
Next Sunday morning at 1890 the
pastor will preach on the theme
"Heart Answering to HEARTY The
, Sunday School at noon Is worth while
for every member of the family. Try
II out next Sabbath. Growing a
Characteristic Growth-'Oaks or
Mushrooms will be the topic for
the Epworth League at 6 o'clock Eve
ming worship at o'clock with brief
address by the pastor
The mid-week service Mt 100
Thursday evening will rest the body,
refresh the spirit, increase faith and
deepen love for the things of Christ's
kingdom among men.