The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-03-13
IN THE SHOW He GAN
CHURCHES
FEDERATED CHURCH NOTES

FEDERATED CHURCH NOTES
Usual morning service at 1870 next
Sunday morning with sermon by the
pastor, Rev George Loring Thurlow.
Subject. "The Haunted House"
kindergarten for young children
under the direction of Mrs f. f. Mer-
rill during the morning service.
Church school at II o'clock for all
departments, except the kindergarten
department.
Young peoples service at $50.
Evening service at 7.30 at which
time the pastor will preach the sec
ond in a series of sermons on "Mo-
hammedanism, Religion of Power"
The congregation last Sunday even
ing at the first in the series of these
sermons on world religion was the
largest of the winter and the pastor
hopes that a large number in the
community will plan to come next
Sunday night.
The Working League met Tuesday
afternoon and the First Philathea
Glass held a meeting last evening.
A supper was enjoyed by the Off
GERS and teachers of the church
SCUOOl lOllOntu ny d DuSIDt6o
ing. 1t was voted to hold the next
supper around April 10th.
Plans have been formulated for an
Easter pageant on the evening of
Easter Sunday The same will be
directed by Mrs. f. f. Merrill.
The pastor urges an increased at
tendance at the mid week services
during Lent in order that at least this
observance of the season may be
made The subject this Thursday
evening Will be, Prayer as Means of
Approach to God
BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH
Last Sunday was a day of sustain
ed interest from the prelude by Mrs
Ethel Ames to the Christian Endeavor
benediction. Over ninety boys and
girls and young people were present
at the morning service. The pastor
presided The Scriptures were read
by William Macomber of Colby Col
lege. Mrs. Marion Oddly sang solo
and led the choir. The address was
delivered by Mr. Percy Beatty, presi-
dent OF the Y. NJ c. A. of Colby Col
lego. His subject was stop, Look,
Listen" Mr.. Beatty speaks readily
and held the closest attention of the
audience till the last word was spok-
en- The evening service opened at
six o'clock. Miss Alice Written led.
The roll of the G.. +. members was
called by the secretary, Dorothea
Clough The orchestra played. Will
liam Macomber spoke and in an at
tractive way led the minds of all to
tire larger and more important things
of life. Mr. Beatty also made an ap-
peal to the young as also did Joseph
Smith. 1t was an inspiring service.
Saturday evening there was social
for the young people, when they had
an opportunity to meet Mr.. Beatty
and Mr.. Macomber. This Thursday
afternoon the Bethany Guild will
meet In the church parlors.
Next Sunday, March Is at 1890 the
pastor will preach a sermon on the
Importance of responding to the calls
for immediate service. The pastor
wishes the people of this church to
attend in increasing number all the
services of the church during Lent.
Sunday school will be held at the
noon hour At o'clock at the c. +.
meeting Mr.. Merriam will lecture up
on the Bible in Missions illustrated
by 81 slides. The hymn "Greenland's
Icy Mountain will be illustrated by
20 slides.
This Thursday evening at 7.30 the
mid-week service will be held.
CATHOLIC CHURCH
First Mass at s o'clock with sermon
In English and music by the children
of the parish. The boys of the par
ish will receive holy communion.
High Mass at 10 o'clock with sermon
in French and music by the adult
choir.
Rosary and Benediction of the
Blessed Sacrament at $50 Sunday
afternoon.
Meeting of the Holy Name Society
at 4 o'clock.
Lenten services every Wednesday
evening during Lent at Ills p. m.
Week day, morning mass at 7.30 dur
ing Lent.
Friday at 3.45 and tbs p. m. Way
of the Cross.
CENTENARY METHODIST EPISCO-
PAL CHURCH
The Ladies' Social Circle had a very
enjoyable all-day meeting at the
church vestries Thursday last. Many
hands made light task of the quilting
bee. At noon a delightful dinner
was served to the members and their
families, and in the afternoon the reg
ular business meeting was transacted
with the president, Mrs. Lillian Smith
presiding
The monthly business meeting of
the Epworth League was held Monday
evening in the newly opened recrea-
tion rooms. Reports of the several
department heads were given show
ing the usual amount of activities had
taken place in the past month. Games
were played and refreshments of ice
cream were served.
Our Sunday School attendance and
interest Is still on the up grade and
the year soon to close will register
the best for many years.
The pastor held service at the
County Jail last Sabbath and was as
sisted nv two vOInP misses from the