The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-10-15
FIRST BAPTIST
CHURCH ACTIVITIES S.
Flag Prcsentation-Rally Week
Successful.

io9
Successful.
A beautiful silk flag, with stand
ard and eagle complete, was pre-
sented to the First Baptist church
at the Rally service on Sunday NOR
ming last. Oct. 10.
The presentation was made in
behalf of the donors by Mr.. J. y.
Thomas and Mr.. Harry Pennels.
the latter i'll few well chosen
words making the speech of pre-
sentation. The Pastor. the Rev. G..
Woodvine Ball, briefly responded
and accepted the flag in the nan,e
of the church. At the close Of his
remarks a verse of the Star Span
gled Banner" was sung BY the choir
and congregation.
Rally Week.
The Rally week at the First Dap-
fist church has been most success
full and encouraging. There wGs 4
record attendance at the Bible
school session last Sunday. Selec-
tons were rendered by the Orclies-
ira, vocal solos by Miss u. Thomas
and Mr.. Frank Souder. The ad-
dress by Rev. Hinson V. Hewlett,
D. D., of First Baptist church, At
lantic City, was much enjoyed.
The congregations, both morning
and evening, were large, and The
services were much appreciated.
At the morning vocal solo was
given by Mrs. H. Raglan, and at the
evening service the organist gave
a short organ recital and Mr.. Frank
A. Souder sang.
b On Monday night there was a
good attendance of the men at the
first meeting of the, Mems Brother
hood in the chapel. The speaker
of the evening was the Rev Hinson
V. Hewlett, who gave very inter
ssting and helpful address on
Points of Contact Mr.. Harry
Pennels, the newly. elected presi-
lent of the Brotherhood, presided.
The Pastor made a few remarks,
qoicing the appreciation of all to
Mr.. Hewlett for his kindness IN
coming and for his address, A solo
was sung by Mr.. Frank Souder,
Who also presided at the piano lor
The song service. Refreshments
were served by the wives OF the
ulcers of the Brotherhood.
ON Tuesday evening good NUM-
Der assembled in the Recreation
Hall Of the church, to witness the
play "Dipner at Six" The play
VAS exceedingly well given under
the training and direction OF Mrs.
Frank A. Souder.
The following composed the cast.
Mrs. II. Raglan, the Misses ID. Thom-
", w. st. John, Foster. Baumgar-
tie: Messrs. +. A. Souder and STAN
ley Ball This was under the aus
ices of the Woman's Association
and the proceeds. which were most
gratifying, were devoted to the
.-und for furnishing the kitchen.
The Rally week will conclude
With big fellowship supper in the
Recreation Hall, to which all the
members and friends OF the church
and congregation. Bible school and
all the organizations of the church
are invited. The supper will be
served from 6 p. m. to s y. IN. Inc
social time will be held around the
.ables. Brief reports will be given
ind the addresses of the evening
will be made by the Rev. Thos. j..
,ross. d. D., of Chelsea Baptist
;hurch, and C. M. Gordon, ID. d..
Executive Secretary of the Atlantic
City Council of churches.
Following the Rally week, the
Pastor will preach on Sunday NOR
hing on the appropriate subject,
"A Flourishing Church." and in the
evening his subject will be Free
dom's Fortress Freedom has
been assailed, but the Fortress has
never been captured BY the enemy
and never will 1t be. Come and
hear about that wonderful fortress.
The message will be illustrated by
Incidents from the history of ma
ions and from the lives of noble
men and women. The Junior and
Senior choirs will sing. There will
also be vocal solo. Song service
and Instrument: music.