Evening journal., 1922-12-01
Church affairs
echo THANKS
Congregations Unite in Re-
calling God-Given Boun-
ties During Year
DIR. JOHNS HEARD
AT PRESIDENTIAL

Union CONGREGATIONAL Thsnksgiv-
ing services were held in a number
OF churches OF the city yesterday.
They were largely attended and spe-
cial sermons appropriate 10 the oc-
casion were given.
Worshippers OF the First and Cen
trail Presbyterian. West Presbyteri-
an, Grace Methodist Episcopal and
the Union Methodist Episcopal
Churches assembled in the First and
Central Church. The Rev. Benja-
min M. Johns. d. D.. newly installed
pastor OF Grace Methodist preached.
DR.. Johns laid special emphasis
on the need for Thanksgiving for
the larger concepS on OF brotherhood
manifested among the peoples Of the
whole world. He declared right
had conquered over might" and the
day was in sight when there will be
no more war.
Special music was given by the
Young Peoples Choir led by Jacob
7. Clymer. The Rev. Robert Watt
d. D., superintendent OF the Will
mington District OF the wilmingto on
NJ. E. Conference, conducted the
devotions.
In Hanover Presbyterian Church,
the congregations Of Holy Trinity
Lutheran. Peninsula NJ. p. MoCabe,
and Eastlake NJ. z. and Eastlake
and Hanover congregations united.
The Rev Leonard B. Smith was the
preacher.
At Harrison Street Methodist Epic
copal Church where delegations
from Epworth Leagues OF the city
met at sunrise service. a. m. a
program OF an impressive Thanks
giving character was carried out.
After the sermon, preached by the
Rev. Herman Mckay a student at
Drew Theological Seminary. the
meeting was opened 10 the oongrega-
ton many OF whom gave brief talks
on Thanksgiving.
Mr.. Mckay in his sermon de-
scribed the origin OF Thanksgiving
Day among the Jewish people. who
set aside a time when sacrifices
were made 20 God for his bounty
and care. He emphasized the need
of such a day as Thanksgiving
when men and women could pause
in a spirit OF reverence 20 God who
was the giver OF all good gifts.
George Sampson. president of the
Epworth League OF the church, pre-
sided al the meeting. He welcomed
the visitors from other leagues and
stated that he hoped such union
could be held more often
W. G. Harris. pastor OF Goodman
church was in charge OF the devo-
tione. William Wallace sang several
selections. The Rev. W. z. Habbart
the benediction.
Congregations from all the Baptist
churches OF the city Joined in
union service in Second Baptist
Ninth and Franklin streets
Prior to this service there was a ser
vice in the Swedish Baptist church
II a. m. Both services were we'll
attended.
The Rev. c. A. Chader. pastor Of
he First Swedish Baptist Church,
aad charge OF the early service.
At Second Baptist the Rev. A ].
newly-elected minister
II Bethany Baptist Church, occupied
he pulpit. His sermon was based
IN the Testament story OF the
,hophesy OF Malachi. He said that
nan with a vision did not consider
What lay between his vision and It's
He pointed out that only
Is men and nations have visions will
hey have progress.
The musical part OF the program
vas offered by the quartet OF Sec
md Baptist Church the Rev. J. 7.
irwin read the Thanksgiving prools-
nation Of Governor w D. Denney.
The Rev. Richard W. Trapneil, D.