New Britain herald., 1924-01-12

Bible school: third. maybe. would
 bring us a worldwide view of the great missionary enterprise, and the
 fourth along some other big and in- spiriug theme. The assembly would . be followed by a brief period of wor-
 ship. and the whole thing would be over by o'cloc.
 This is just a skeleton outline, but il will give yon a little idea of the general plan. earnestly believe that much benefit would be derived from such an institute. and that 1t would mean a step forward in the real in- terests for which the church exists. 1 You will hear more about the pro- posed institute in the near future. It is sincerely hoped that the plan may meet with your hearty approval and receive your loyal and enthusiastic support.
 Let mo conclude hy repeating what . hope we may take as our slogan for. our work this coming year: "All fo. each and each for all. and each and all for Christ and the church. With this as our slogan and Christ as our leader I am sure that the Stanler Memorial church vii! continue to press on toward greater and better things during 1924.
 sunday school Report ] An increase of from S15s.33 to ss90.04 in collections. from an enroll mcnt Of Ill to a49. and in teachers from IS to @5 was shown by Oscar A. Marsh from 1918 to the end of the present year in his 10th annual re- port as superintendent of the Sunday school. Mir. Marsh's report points out the growth and need of religious ed ucation and the problem of passing the young men and young women from the Sunday school into the church.
 His report shows the passing of 21 children from the primary to the junior department during the year, and states that there now are three classes of girl and boys over IA years of age. meeting before church Sunday mornings. Five of the boys attended the last Older Boys Conference and two of the young women attended the school for teacher training in Middle town. Two teachers for girls classes [ ing the Religious Education Week" last October, and additional help is needed now, he states.
 The cradle roll now has 54 young sters enrolled Christmas tree was furnished the school by the Mems club on Christmas.
 The report Of the Gross and Crown" pins. worn by the pastor and l superintendent as well as others, were awarded for perfect attendance as fol- ! lows. For three months perfect at | tendance sa; for six months 2S; for nine months 10; for one year 6: for two years ',
 sunday school finances showed re- cripts Of s395.SS, and expenditures of | s37l.S2. leaving a balance of s@4.o6.
 The report Of the cradle roll de- | partment shows an income Of sSl."S and expenditures of s27.9o.
 The report by Mrs Flora Roloff for the primary department showed two officers l9 teachers, A beginners and 70 primary children, making total Of los. The average attendance last year was G8 and the average collection s2.e7. The birthday offering for the year amounted to s3, and was sent to the Childrcns Home. The total amount collected for the year was st46.e1,
 Ia,lies' Aid Activities.
 Ten business meetings and eight special meetings during the year were r, ported hy Mrs. Jessie E. Petts, se- cttiAry of the Ladies Aid Society. rhesn meetings included one all day ae wing meeting for the Nav Britain General hospital and one special ex- cculiyr meeting. The society has 62 members.
 Thr principle activities of the year | included the annual supper on Jan, uary 12. tine Easter sale on March 2S, | with net receipts of s9S.05; the rum | mage sale on May 9. netting s96.So; | the public supper on May 2S, netting | s47.T5; the Halloween special for the | Mems club on October 25. netting s5; i the Eastern Congregation association | conference supper. october 30; the 1 Christmas sale. December ,, netting | s12S.g0: for catering for the Mems | club Father and Son banquet s5i; | money earned during the summer re- cess by individuals s2T; dues s62.Ao: 1 lunches s47i3 and other social meet 1 iles i14.77.