The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-02-15
WHAT. THE CHURCH
BELLS TELL Us
BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH

services at ten-thirty next Sunday.
Rev. George Merriam will speak on
some character whom Jesus commend
ed when on earth. There will be
music by the male quartet. Sun
day school at noon. Christian En-
deavor at p. m. Evening service
at O'Clock.
Last Sunday over fifty-fve young
people attended the special young peo-
pies service at this church. fea-
ture of the Christian Endeavor ser
vice was a violin solo played by Miss
Virginia Ames, the orchestra also fur
nished music.
Prayer meeting and Philathea Glass
tonight In the chapel.
People interested should bear IN.
mind contributions of second hand
lightweight clothing. any material for
sewing or patch work or money for
the Mather School for girls in the
south. Contributions left at the Be-
thany Church this Thursday after
noon or evening.
About forty people attended the Fl
Sigma campfire Saturday night.
CATHOLIC CHURCH NOTES
In observance of Ash Wednesday.
the beginning of Lent, there was the
blessing and distribution of ashes,
yesterday morning at o'clock. Last
evening there was Rosary and Bene-
diction at 715 with distribution OF the
ashes.
Tomorrow friday afternoon at
3.45, Way of the Cross for the school
children: also at Tbs in the evening
Next Sunday morning, low mass at
$50 with boys communion and mu-
sic by the school children. High
mass at 1890 with sermon in French
by Rev. J. L. A. Renaud. Music
by ST. Mary's Choir. Sunday school
at $50; Rosary and Benediction of the
Blessed Sacrament at $50; meeting OF
the boys at o'clock.
FEDERATED CHURCH NOTES
Sunday morning at 1890 Mr.. Thur
low will speak on Should Christians
Observe Lent?' Speaking on this
subject by request. During the
morning service kindergarten will be
conducted in the church parlors for
small children under the direction of
Mrs. f. F. Merrill Church school at
~ o'clock with classes for all. Miss
Gertrude Carter, superintendent.
Young Peoples meeting at in the
vestry The Young Peoples Orches-
ira will furnish music during the
service Evening service at in the
auditorium. The pastor will speak
on the second of series of sermons
signs by the Roadside Subject
for this week being Keep to the
Right There was an excellent
congregation last Sunday evening
and we believe that these special
evening services meet real need in
the community.
Monday afternoon at 2.30 the Work
ing League meets for regular meet
ing in church parlors. All ladies of
the parish are cordially invited.
This evening at 100 there will be
union prayer services IN our church.
We hope that many of our friends
from the other churches will be able
to come.
The First Philathea Glass met for
their regular meeting Wednesday
evening at 100 in the church parlors.
four strong met for delicious supper
on Tuesday evening at $50. r. W.
Leighton led the singing in his usual
happy manner. Alton Bushey gave
three solo selections accompanied by
III. A. Dinsmore. Col. Sherman \.
Shumway gave a splendid address on
the situation in Europe and the Near
East. The men are unanimous III
wishing for another such evening IN
the near future.
METHODIST CHURCH NEWS
The Fourth Quarterly Conference
held last Thursday evening by Dis
trict Superintendent ID. p. Holt re-
vealed a prosperous and encouraging
condition In our church affairs. The
reports from each department indi-
Gated faithful and efficient labors for
the welfare of the church. Officers
and committees for the new confer
ence year were appointed hearty
and unanimous request was maze the
governing powers of the annual CON
ference to re-appoint the pastor to
the charge for the coming year.
In the airplane race to India in the
Epworth League contest last Sunday
the NC-4. Lieutenant Cole in com
mand, registered 210 miles to the
PB-7, Lieutenant Bernard at the
wheel, covering 1876 miles of the ds-
lance. This makes the contestants
nip and tuck" as the totals for each
plane now stands $40 miles. "a VII
lage Wrestler" will be the chapter
studied for the coming Sunday even
ing
The W. F.. NJ S. held very inter
esting meeting at the parsonage Mon
day afternoon with good attendance
The devotional period was under the
direction of Mrs. Grace Tucker. Mrs.
Viola Smith had charge of the pro-
gram and reviewed chapter of the
text book Building with India Mrs
Alma Bishop presented Snap Shots
from India" Mrs. Nichols gave a
talk on the beginnings of Isabella
Thohurn College at Lucknow. Miss
Emma Hall read an article entitled
"a China Day School Speaks" and
Mrs. Laura Dinsmore read beautiful
poem as closing number. Refresh
ments were served by the hostess.
The next meeting will be held March
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