The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1924-04-23
Special Services
in All Churches
EASTER BEAUTIFULLY AND RE-
LIGIOUSLY OBSERVED BY
CHRISTIAN PEOPLE.

DeauClIully IN all the ChurcheS OF keQ-
wood Falls, and in at least two of the
churches, the Catholic and the Metho-
dist Churches the pre-easter services
were beautiful features of The Easter
season. Large congregations at all
services were present in all the
churches and the pastors Of the re-
spective religious organizations feel
that the week just past has been one
of great spiritual profit to all the peo-
pie of the community.
St. Catherine
The members Of the Church of Saint
Catherine had especial cause for graf
itude for their lovely surroundings in
their newly decorated Church. Rev.
j. w. Jiracek the pastor, held the
usual pre-Easter services on Holy
Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy
Saturday, these observances leading
up to Easter services which included
Mass with the sacrament Of Com
munion at eight o'clock, High Mass at
ten o'clock, and beautiful and ap-
propriate service at the usual evening
hour. The special music was under
the direction of Mrs. John Klaus and
was beautiful feature of the impress
sive services.
Presbyterian
At the Presbyterian Church DR.. A.
w. Ross preached strong sermon on
the Resurrection at the morning SER
vice. There were number of special
musical numbers at this service, in
cluling a duet by Miss Iverson and
Miss Giebler, solo by Max R. H.
Treu, a solo by Miss Iverson and two
anthems sung by the choir. Music
was under the direction of Miss. Gieb-
Ter with Miss Thue accompanying.
The attractive trimming of pulpit and
church was the work of the women of
the church, and the attendance was
big. A special program
by Sunday School pupils during the
Sunday School period also helped to
make the day festive one.
Methodist Church
At the Methodist Church Rev. Paul
L. Grove conducted two beautiful pre-
Easter Services and there were three
services held on Sunday. The Thurs
day and Friday services were marked
by special music by the choir ana
Mrs. G. L. Grapp sang a beautiful
solo Thursday evening. Friday night
the choir chanted the Gloria-in-Ex-
celisi with beautiful effect. On this
occasion the sacrament of the Lords
Supper was administered and was
partaken of by the members of the
Catechism class, and by large num-
bers of others. The ceremony of the
Cross was used both nights the
large attendance at both of these ser,
vice and the fact that, a large number
Of the young people of the church
took part in the communion service
is most gratifying.
The Easter observance started with
a sunrise meeting Of the Epworth
League at six-thirty o'clock. This
was followed by the. ten-thirty service
at which time the following persons
were taken into membership. either
by letter or confession of faith; Mrs.
Sherman Park, Leon Orth, Ebert e.
Bishop, Harriet and Helen Jaehning.
Edna Redetzke, Jean Wilson, and
Gordon Bravinder. Two special num-
bers beautifully sung by the choir ull-
der the direction Of Mrs: w. B. Gle
ment, marked this service, and the
beauty of the pulpit decorations. done
by two Of the Sunday School classes
under the direction Of Mrs. D. w. Gold
added to be happiness of the occasion.
Church of Christ
At the Church of Christ special
musical numbers were offered as
part Of the evangelistic services held.
there under the direction Of the
Vawter Connany with E. P. Gabriel
assisting. ALI Easter services were
well attended at this church
and twenty-five new converts came
forward during the two Easter ser
vices.
ST. Johns
At the st. Johns Lutheran Church
Rev. c.. w. Nickels held the usual
Easter services beginning with the
special Good Friday service at ten
o'clock in the morning. Holy Com
munion was taken at this time by a
arge number of the communicates of
The church. Festival Services were
held beth Morning and Evening of
Easter Day and the sacrament of Holy
communion was again administered
1t the evening service. The splendid
,hoir of young people sang for all the
services. The attendance at this
church also was very large the church
icing packed to capacity at both the !.
Sunday services.