The Colorado statesman., 1923-01-06

WYO. NEWS

The passing of the old year and the
coming of the new year was fittingly
celebrated in the churches of our city.
Both churches rendered an excellent
program. Members of our group from
every walk in life assembled and with
PRAYER and thanks honored God for
benefits derived from the old year and
Il hope for continued love and prosper
ity.
The A. NJ. E. Church program was
arranged by Rev. w. T. Thornton.
Mrs. James Smith and Mrs. Thornton
rendered songs, Miss Elaine Gaskin's
paper, Memories of 1922" was note
worthy Mrs. Robt. Rhone, a trombone
solo Mrs. VIM. Ashford's speech in
behalf of the stewards and member
ship was n speech characteristic of
one who endeavors to build church
pride Mrs. C. ]. Toliver spoke in be-
half of the stewardesses and admon-
ished the women to build on a high
plane, devotion to God, church work
so interesting that others will be ever
ready to enter service. Rev. Thornton
implored his hearers to avoid the mis-
takes of the past and build better dur
ing the new year for better life.
Tie program at the Second Baptist
Church was one long to be remembered
by the congregation assembled. At
the hour appointed the church was
well filled and later there was not
standing room. The church member
ship was there 90 per cent strong. The
skinner men" and simmer women
were there represented as has not
been known for decade of years.
Who said we have sinners who refuse
to come to church? Such is not true,
if said about those who attended the
Second Baptist Church on New Years
eve Those young men and women are
mindful of the good teaching of their
youth. They may not live just the life
they have been instructed to live.
None of us are perfect. No, not one
But they honored God and they hon
ored their father and mother on New
Years eve and deep in their minds
they thought of better lives, and with
Gods help "A cheerful word from those
who love humanity, those who were
not church members will understand.
Churches were built in which to wor-
shin God. The sinner is welcomed
home. Rev. Fairly took his text from
Joshua 1st chap, 2nd verse: NOW
therefore arise, go over this Jordan,
thou and all this people, unto the land
which | do give to them, emen to the
children of Israel" And what text
could have been more appropriate Tor
the occasion? He preached the tuner
al of the old year; he christened the
infant new year. Into the grave OF the
old wear he strew the ashes of forget
fulness and crossed Jordan on the
wings of hope, love and mercy.
Rev. s. S. Fairly is builder, splr-
itually, morally and civic, he is
builder. The Christians love him ana
the sinner respects him. He has work
here to do. The Christians will help
him; the sinner will applaud. God Will
welcome the Christian. God Will have
mercy upon the sinful souls.
At 10 10 a. IN. in the new year 1923,
the pastor and members of the Second
Baptist Church opened n $1,000 drive
to make needed repairs on the church
In the Space of ten minutes S4So was
pledged and $75 collected. Needless
TO state the $1,000 will be pledged and
paid in sixty days. Members of our
group will give willingly and bound-
fully.
Mrs. Helen Weinberg of Kansas
City passed through en- route to Los
Angeles.
Mrs. Francis Bowman of Pueblo,
Colo, is a guest at the Davis hotel.
Mr.. Chas. Johnson of Chicago is a
visitor in Cheyenne.
During the recent visit of Presiding
Elder j. NJ. Endicott to our city ne
was welcomed by his many friends
On Dec 20th, at meeting of the CIV
ic League, Rev. ~Endicott was intro
duced by Rev. S. S. Fairly, who stated
this community had learned to love
Rev. Endicott as only few men could
be loved. Rev. Endicott responded in
his usual refreshing manner, stated he
was very glad to have the opportunity
to again listen to the able discussions
of the association. 1--WE are learning
the fact that we must improve man
kind of this race. The fathers of this
generation should be race men train