The Republican journal., 1922-03-09


There was a good attendance and in
teresting services at the union meeting
of the city churches, held Sunday even
ing in the First Parish church. Rev.
George c. Sauer led the responsive read
ing, Rev. Charles W. Martin offered
prayer, Rev. W. F. Skerrye read the
Scripture and Rev. William Vaughan
gave a short address on "Our Father"
THE FEDERATED CHURCH-NON-S SEC
TARTAN. In spite of the storm and the
consequent hard walking a congregation
which was a reminder of former days,
greeted Rev. W. F. Skerrye at this
church last Sunday. The union service
in the evening was also well attended
and Rev William Vaughan preached a
very helpful sermon. Service next Sun
day will be at the usual hour when the
minister will speak on "Some Life Sources
of Living Church. A cordial invitation
is extended to all. Sunday school at noon
A large audience greeted Rev. w. F..
Skerrye, the new pastor of the Federated
church, when he preached his first SER
mon last Sunday morning. There was a
steady downpour OF rain, the walks were
icy and the streets wet, combination to
test the courage of all in these times of
epidemic colds 1t also stormeo the day
Mr. Skerrye preached as candidate
here. He has made most desirable i'm :
preston among his own parishioners as
his sermon was helpful, forceful and en-
tertaining His delivery is OF the best.
Those of our townspeople outside OF his
parish who have met him very freely re-
mark that he will be a man among men,
not only in church work, but in the life
OF the community. He arrived last
Thursday night with Mrs. Skerrye and
her sister, Mrs. Goggshall, who makes
her home with them. They were guests
at the Windsor a few days before going
to their home in the Conaregationalist
parsonage on High street. Plans are be-
ing discussed for their reception which
will be held In the North church parlors
Tuesday evening at 8 O'Clock.
THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. Kew.
George c. Sauer, pastor; residence, l3
Cedar; telephone, 123-ll. Sabbath ser
vices at 10:45' and 7:30; 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-"A Deep
er Sense of God" is the theme. For the
trouble with the world of our time is that
many have lost the sense of God. The
great task of the present day pulpit is to
restore to men this lost sense of God.
Men and women used to see God, not as
n obstruction, but as living, domlnat-
ing presence. The splendid chorus cho r
will lead in the music at this service.
At the evening service an inspiring
sing with solos and duets and male quar-
tet occupies the first half hour. The
preacher who knows how to tell the great
Bible stories will speak on "The Honey
Cure for Broken Families" and the grip
ping, tragic story is found in Gen. 81 40.
Since service is the secret of happy
growth, the spiritual activities of this
church are numerous. Monday even.
ing, a meeting of the Scoutleaders at l3
Cedar St. Tuesday evening, the ladies
of the church will serve a banquet at
Memorial Hall for the Chamber of
Commerce and their friends providing
for about 200 guests. Wednerday after
noon, the Ladies Sewing Circle will meet
with Mrs George c. Sauer, Cedar street
Wednesday evening choir rehearsal.
Thursday evening mid week meeting OF
the church. 1t is important that every
one who can shall be present. At 4
o'clock there will be a meeting OF the
Camp Fire Girls in the vestry. Friday
afternoon Senior Bible Class meeting at
7o'clock. Second class test for Boy Scouts
by Scoutmaster of Troop Nv. Saturday
morning at the Armory basket ball games
Troop III and ", to II o'clock
Miss Edna Hopkins, who is so success
fully leading the choir, will be absent
after next Sunday for two weeks. She
will be in charge of the special music of
the revival meetings at Princeton, Me
Friday afternoon and evening. March
81, annual sale and entertainment ~ the
Ladies' Sewing Circle in Memorial Hall
April 2-16 special Lenten services to
be conducted by DR.. Benjamin Beatty.
pastor.evangelist, Maine Baptist conven-
ton.