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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08
HILLSIDE CHURCH
 HELPING COLLEGE
Solicitors to Meet Monday to Plan Program for
 Golden Jubilee Fund

Naugatuck, March 8-A meeting for the workers soliciting subscrip- tions and moneys for the golden jubilee fund of North Park college in Chicago will be held on Monday evening, at 7;3O o'clock, in the Hill side Congregational church.
 '. A fund of $3l0,000 is the goal oi this solicitation and a canvas of the membership of the 400 Swedish Congregational churches in the United States will be made before March 19. The campaign began on March 5, when the following team was organized in the Hillside church: Carl Anderson, captain; ; Paul v. Johnson. Fridolph Ander- son, Harold Sundblade, Joseph W. Nygren, Carl E. Erickson, Yngve O. Dahlin, c. c. Swansin, Edward JenZLll, Henry Paterson and Rev. Arthur H. Johnson.
 A total of $250.0 900 of the anniver- Eary Fund will be used to build and endow a group of Seminary build- lngs which is one of the depart- fnents of North Park College. Har- riet Anderson is an alumnae of the Junior College department. William Swanson and Gordon Anderson are alumni of the same department, The Rev. Arthur H. Johnson is graduate of the Theological Semin- Rry. Commemoration services mark lng the B0th anniversary of the cole iege will be held in June. when ground will be broken for the new Seminary buildings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08
METHODISTS FACE
 BUSY WEEK AHEAD
Mrs Betha Atwood Hudson Starts Program Monday
 Evening With Address

Rev. Dr. John c. Walker, Second Congre gational church pastor, will be the speaker at the meeting of the Woodruff Assembly of the First Methodist church sunday. His subject will be Wet Paint.
 Miss Gratia Booth will lead the Epworth League meeting Sunday evening at 6 o'clock. The subject will be The Commandments About God.
 The calendar of events next week at the First Methodist church fol- lows:
 Monday, March 10th:
 6:30-Junior Auxiliary meeting Speaker, Mrs. Bertha Atwood Hud- son of Watertown.
 S:O0-Official board meeting. Tuesday, March 1lth:
 s:OO-Epworth League monthly rally.
 Wednesday, March 18th:
 2:30-Meeting of the Woman $ Society of Christian Service with Mrs. Robert Spiers presiding. De- votions, Mrs. John A. Coe. Program in charge of Mrs. John w. Potter Speaker will be Mrs. Ralph Car rington. Subject, How We Car Help the Red Cross. Hostess. Mrs Charles W. Platt. Executive board meeting at i:30. Thursday. March 18th:
 4:0O-Pastor's Preparatory Church Membership class.
 5:O0-Junior Choir rehearsal.
 7:i5-Church Bible class led by the pastor. Subject will ba ''Tha
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08
COUNTRY PARSON
 COMING TUESDAY
Rev. George B. Gilbert to Speak at Open Meeting
 of WOmen's Club

Rev. George B. Gilbert of Middle town, 40 years country preacher, has been secured by the Waterbury Women's Club as the speaker for their open meeting next Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at their Gen. tral avenue quarters. Rev. MT. Gill; bert spoke to the same group here last October l3.
 The guest speaker has been chosen from 1000 others as the typical country parson and has cov- cred 100 square miles of Middlesex County. Life and Time Magazines have featured him in interesting hu- man interest stories and he consist tently corresponds with pr. Arthur E. Hertzler, horse and buggy doctor.
 Rev. MT. Gilbert is author of the book, Forty Years A Country Preacher" in which he describes how he runs three country parishes, helps rehabilitate families and al- ways carries beans and ice cream in his automobile.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08
JEWS AWAITING
 PRUIM HOLIDAY
Feast of Lots it Be Ob. served March l3; Gift.
 Giving to Feature

The ageless story of the Jewish peoples deliverance from oppression will be recalled in synagogue and home when Jews will celebrate The Feast of Lots on Thursday, March 13. The holiday falls on the four teenth day of Adar of the Jewish calendar, and Is known as Purim.
 Distinctly applicable to present day conditions which find them driven from one country to another to escape baseless persecution, the Purim story is concerned with the attempted destruction of the Jews of Persia. Because Esther, @ lovely Jewess who was Queen of Persia intervened and uncovered the plot to her royal husband Ahasuerus, the Jews were permitted to defend and save themselves.
 The Book of Esther, tells the bib- lical story with its message of eter- nal hope and eventual deliverance The story, written on a Scroll, called the Megillah will be read at syna- gogue services. Megillahs, often beautiful Jewish ceremonial objects A modern Mtgillah printed in Eng fish and hand-painted is one of the newest additions to the history oi Jewish art.
 Purim is joyous feast marked by masquerades, theatricals, remember ing the poor and gift-giving, special delicacies in the home. Among these latter are three-cornered pastries called "Hamantaschen" so named after the hat of Haman, the villain who sought from King Ahasuerus the decree of the destruction of the Jewish people, and whose villainy found its appropriate retribution in his defeat and execution.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08
Second Church Women
 Plan Tea March 14th
Mrs. Walter Boyd Chairman of Cooperative Event;
 Girl and Boy Scouts to Share Part of Receipts

of Girl Scouts, Troop 3. The pro- ceeds of this tea will be divided among four projects, Miss Bucks work in Africa, Miss Costner's work at Lincoln Academy and Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts of this Church.
 There will be a Church Aid Lunch con Wednesday, March 12, at 12:5C o'clock. Mrs. John Stevens will be in charge of reservations. A sew ing meeting will follow.
 The calendar of events next week at the Second Congregational Church will be as follows:
 Sunday March 9 - 10:30 a. rn.-- Morning Worship, Kindergarten De- partment. 1i:45 Q. m. - Church School, Sunday Noon Club, Daven- port Bible Class. 200 p. m. - Or chestra Rehearsal. 4:30 p. m. - Pilgrim Fellowship. 6:45 p. m. - Intermediate Choir Rehearsal. 7:30 D. m. - Forum.
 Monday, March 10 - 400 p. m.- Girl Scouts, Torop 3. 500 p. m.- Girl Scout Leaders Supper and Meeting. 700 D. m. = Vikings. 7:30 D. m. - Older Boys Fraterni- ty. 800 D. m. - Girls Sorority.
 Tuesday, March Il. - 400 D. m.- Intermediate Boys Gymnasium Per- iod. 6:30 p. m. - Evening Depart ment Membership Supper. zoo p. m. - MT. and Mrs. Club Bad hinton Group. 7:30 p. m. - Pas sion Play rehearsal.
 Wednesday, March l2 - 9:3O g. m. Surgical Dressings. 12:5C p. m. Church Aid Luncheon 200 p. m. Church Aid Sewing Meeting. 400 p. m. Brownies 700 p. m. - Older Boys Gymnasi- ti1n Period. 7:30 D. m. - Sea Scouts
 Thursday, March l3 - 9:45 a. m -Lenten Study Group. 2:30 p. m.- Weekday School of Religion. 400 p. m. Social Dancing Glass for Girls. 400 p. m. - Cubs. 500 p. m, Social Dancing Class for Boys, 7:30 p. m. - Miss and Mister Bad- hinton Group. 800 D. m. - Lenten Lecture at First Church.
 Friday, March IA. = BOO p. m. = Cooperative Tea in Davenport Hall. 400 p. m. - Junior Choir Rehearsal. 7:30 p. m. - Boy Scouts, Troop 2. 7:30 D. m. - Senior Choir Rehearsal 7:30 p. m. - Federation of MenG Bible Glasses in Davenport Hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08
ST. MICHAEL'S
For Week Commencing March 9

For Week Commencing March 9
 The services at St. Michael's s church tomorrow, Second Sunday in Lent, will be as follows: Celebration of the Holy Communion at 7:30 a, m. Sunday School in the parish house at 9:30 a. m. Morning prayer and sermon at II a. m. Sermon sub ject Body and Soul". At the meet ing of the Young Peoples Fellow ship at ' p. m. in the parish house MT. William Krodel will speak on some experiences of the World War MONDAY:
 3:30 p. m.-Grammar School Girls choir in choir room.
 7:45 p. m.--St. Michaels Guild in parish house. TUESDAY:
 400 D. m.-Service and address to young people. Subject "Cowardice and Bravery.
 5:l5 p. m.-Wardens and Vestry in choir room. WEDNESDAY:
 2:30 D. m.-Church Helpers in parish house.
 Z.3u ID. m.-Otuuy ClaSS III parlSn house.
 TOO p. m.--Altos and sopranos.
 300 p. m.-Service and sermon with the Rev. Norman S. Howell as speaker.
 THURSDAY:
 TOO p. m.-Troop 2 B. s. A. in parirh house. FRIDAY:
 900 a. m.-Holy Communion.
 ii:00 a. m.-Church Helpers Bak- cry at Mir. Grants store on Maple street with Mrs. Leon Lovejoy as chairman assisted by Mrs. stanton Glover. Mrs. William Hill and Mrs Prank Squires.
 TOO D. m.-Altos and sopranos; sutJva nhnir at van n ~.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08

A cooperative tea under the aus- pices of the Women's Association will be held in Davenport Hall of the Second Congregational Church Friday, March IA, at 3 o'clock. Mrs Walter M. Boyd will be chairman.
 There will be eight tea tables as follows: Home Missionary, For- eign Missionary, Church Aid, Eve ming Department, MT. and Mrs. Club Miss and Mister and Girls Sor- ority, Pilgrim Fellowship and Girl Scouts. Mrs. Charles A. Manning will be in charge of the refreshments. The entertainment will consist of music, moving pictures of Miss Bucks work in Africa and Q play written and produced by members
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08

Among the interesting new fea- lures at the gay, colorful 28th an- nual International Flower Show, which will open in Grand Central
 Palace, New York, March IT, is @ Biblical flower garden. It is being arranged by the New York botanical garden. Although the show, for the most part, will have American theme as a Salute to the Americas" there are nevertheless to be some exotic features from far overseas, including this touch of Palestine. Tn this beautiful garden which is being arranged by T. H. Everett, there will be a specimen of the cedar of Lebanon; lilies of the field which toll less than those who cul- tivate them; bulrushes of the type that are said to have protected little Moses, and numerous others which will give visitors an oppor- tunity to test their memory in matters biblical. Then, too, there will be the lotus in full bloom;
 olive, date and grape trees, some of them in blossom, and a syca- more tree; hyssop and weeping willows; likewise, numerous rare
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08
NeuD York State Secretary
 To Be Mt. Manresd Speaker
Rev. Daniel Hart to Be Welcomed Also to Water
 bury By Mayor SculIy

Outstanding has been the career in public life of Michael F. Walsh of Brooklyn, N. Y., who will be the guest of honor and main speaker at the annual banquet of the Water bury Band of Mt. Manresa retreat ants, scheduled to be held at the Hotel Elton on Wednesday, May T.
 MT. Walsh is Secretary of the State of New York and through ap- pointment of Gov. Herbert H. Leh. man in January, 1889, is head of the Department of State and is a mem- Der of the governors cabinet. He also served as Commissioner of the Port of New York Authority during 1887 and in April, 1888, Presiden. Franklin D. Roosevelt appointed him U, 8. Attorney for the eastern district of New York from which office he resigned to become Sec vetary of State.
 Born in Brooklyn February A 1894, MT. Walsh was educated in the parochial schools and St. James Academy. He continued his studies ht Columbia and Fordham, receiv- ing his degree of ILL. B, cum laude from Fordham in 1917. St. Francis College of Brooklyn conferred the degree of LID. upon him in 1886.
 He was admitted to the Bar in 1918 and engaged in the private practice of law with Louis Charles Willis in Brooklyn. He was also Q lecturer on real estate law at Col umbia for @ number of years. Dur ing 19l7-18 he served as Chief Pet- ty Officer and Ensign on the Trans port Service of the U. s. Navy.
 During all his public life MT. Walsh had maintained active mem- bership in the Knights of Colum- bus, having served as Grand Knight of Columbus Council, 126, and as State Deputy from l934-37. He is . member of the Catholic Lawyers Guild, the Catholic War Veterans St. Patrick's Society of Brooklyn, the Holy Name Society, and is trustee of the Holy Family Hospital.
 Mir. Walsh married Catherine M. Dundon in 1919; they have five children and reside in Brooklyn.
 Mayor Vincent Scully, long a member of the retreat band, will be among the guests to welcome MT. walsh and will extend him greet ings on behalf of the city.
 It is also expected that Most Rev. Henry O'Brien. Auxiliary Bishop of the diocese, will be present at the dinner.
 Rev. Daniel Hart, s. J., who di- rects the retreat house at Manresa, will also come to Waterbury for the annual event, which is one of the best.a attended reunions of Manresa members in the East.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08
HILLSIDE CONGREGATIONAL

9:45 a. m. Sunday school and Bi- ble classes. At HOO @. m. there will be morning worship in English. The sermon topic is "Why the Cross for Jesus?" Music will be by the choir.
 The evening hymn-sing and ser mon will be at 7:30 o'clock. The topic for the sermon will be "Barab- bas: A man of violence"
 The North Park College Golden Anniversary Fund team will meet in the church library at 7:30 p. m. on Monday to report progress.
 The third tn 8 special series of mid-Week Lenten services will be held on Thursday at 8 p. m. The sermon will be on the subject Fac ing the Fact of Conversion"
 A pot-luck supper will be held in the church hall on Saturday at 6:15 p. m. The supper, which is un- der the auspices of the Young Peo- ple's Society, is held for the benefit of the Cromwell Properties.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08
MOUNT OLIVE ZION

The junior choir will sing at the morning services tomorrow at the Mount Olive A. M. E. Zion church Church School will be held at 9:3O under the supervision of Mrs. Anna Durham. The pastor will speak at the 10:30 o'clock worship on The Act of Worship. The Mems Bible Class will convene at 12:30 under the leadership ofw D. D. Fogg.
 Mrs. Rosa L. Weller will be in charge of the Christian Endeavor meeting at 6:30 o'clock. Building Christian Character will be the topic discussed. Arlene Durham will lead the worship while Juanita Rey- holds will be the discussion leader The pastor, Rev. s. W. Weller, will speak at 7:30 o'clock tomorrow night on the subject, The Desire to See Jesus
 A pew rally will be held at 8 o'clock in the afternoon by the wo- men of the church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08
Baptist
FIRST BAPTIST (SGrvices TOmOrrOW)

At the morning worship 10:st o'clock, which will be broadcast by WATR. the pastor will give the sec. ond of the series of sermons "Ths Calvary of Our Civilization, the subject being "The Soul of Reli- gion."
 Tn the evening, 7:3O o'clock, the subject What Is Christianity" will be presented in a panel discussion by a committee consisting of Arthur l.. Purinton. Mrs. J. R. Putnam, George Venter. Harold Johnston, William H. Smith, Clarence Isbell and Miss Edith Minkwitz. Rev. James E Gregg, D. D., will be a guest at the service and will speak on the same theme. There will be a devotional service. with music by the choir.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08

A. Last month new national movement for the promotion of religious education was launched by the Central Council of the Church of England for Religious Education. The council will seek collaboration with diocesan au- thorities, the Free Churches, ad- ministrators and teachers. The movement is expected to start with q series of meetings in all parts of the country arranged on diocesan initiative.
 c. What is the significance of Purim, the holiday observed on March 12 by Orthodox, Conserva- tive and Reform Jews throughout the world?
 A. Purim, or the Feast of Lots, commemorate the breaking-up of a conspiracy conceived in the an- cient Perslan empire which, if successful, would have resulted in the destruction Of the entire Jew ish population The plot was re- veal2d ty Queen EcGher of Peria to King Ahasuerus who immedi- ately tock steps to bring the con- spirators to justice. Representing qeliverance from oppression, Purim has come to be an occasion for g.ft-giving and rejoicing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08
ADVENT CHRISTIAN

Rev. Joseph P. o. Johnson. pas- tor of the Advent Christian church on Cherry street. will discuss Thy Kingdom Come" at the l0:30 o'clock services tomorrow morning. Church school will be held at Ii:45 o'clock. The Loyal Workers society of Young People will meet at e:i6 o'clock. Mrs. Henry preusser will give an illustrated lecture at the services in the evening ct ! o'clock. using cOloTed films.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08
FArum-1:2A P. M.

Forum-7:3O P. M. Organ Program 7:15 7:30
 PaStorale Wachs Walters Prize Song Wagner Canzonetta Scammel Rondo in B Minor c. P. E. Bach Hymn
 The Shadows of the Evening Hours Invocation and Lords Prayer Scripture Lesson
 Anthem: Swing Low, Sweet
 Chariot Spiritual Address: "The Inside Story of : Radio" Rolf and Ruth Kaltenborn Offertory: Contralto Solo: Were You There Spiritual
 Arr. Burleigh Question Period
 Hymn-Now While We Sing Our Closing Psalm
 Benediction
 Postlude: March from Suite VI
 Lachner At the Forum tomorrow evening will be MT. and Mrs. Rolf Kalten- born. Rolf Kaltenborn is the son of the famous H. V. Kaltenborn. news commentator, and has successfully lectured for three seasons on "The Inside Story Of Radio. He is Q special instructor in radio at the University of Miami in Florida and is the auhtor of numerous reports and articles on radio. Ruth Kalten- born. formerly Ruth Brine. woman commentator. was a feature reporter for five years with CBS and has in- terviewed most of the important women in the country. The Kalten- born will be introduced by Fay Clark of station WATR.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08
Naugatnck Church
 Directory
EMMANUEL LUTHERAN

Sunday school 9 a. m. English service at 7:30 Friday night with o'clock Sunday; Monday at 8 p. m the church council will meet and Thursday at 2:30 the Ladies' Aid will convene with the Young Peoples society meeting at 8 p. m. Thurs day.
 There will be an English Lenten service at 7:30 Friday night wiht choir rehearsal following at 8 O. clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08
ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN

2UI ChefTy Street Rev. E. Eilar Kron, pastor. Second Sunday in Lent. Church school and Bible class meet at 9:30 a. m.
 Service of worship at lO:45 a. m. with sermon on "Forgiveness and Faith" Everyone is welcome to Zion Lutheran!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08
CONGREGATIONAL


 The church school will meet ct 9:45 a. m. in the parish house. Morning worship will be held at Il o'clock. The minister, Rev Ed- ward R. Hance, will preach on "Ihe Lure of Lent"
 Children's subject Lent"
 Music: introductory voluntary, Prelude" Guilmant; processional hymn No. 94; anthem, Hear My Prayer, o God" Arcadelt; Junior Boys Choir, 70 Rest in the Lord" "Mendelssohn; offertory, God So Loved the World" Stainer; con- cluding voluntary, March" Gull. mant.
 The church kindergarten will bs open to care for the younger chil. dren while their parents attend the morning service.
 The Young Peoples Fellowship will meet at 2 o'clock. The minis ter has been asked to lead discus. sion on Why We Behave Like Hu- man Beings"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08
Lutheran
ST. JOHNS LUTHERAN
Cooke Street.

Rev. John N. o. Mohrmann will be the preacher at the morning wor- ship tomorrow at St. Johns Luther an Church. The gospel lesson will be Matthew IS, 2l to 28. The epistle lesson will be 1st Thess. 4, to 2. Lenten services in English will be held next Wednesday evening at o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08
q. Who was known as the "Working Mans Pope"

A. Leo XIII, l878-l903, was so named when he issued the en?y- clical Reruin Novarum. This doc- umsnt held among other things that the state has both a right and & duty to prevent the exploi- tation Of labor, to encourage col lective bargaining, and to enact social legislation.
 o. What efforts are being cur rently made by English church. men to promote religious educa- ton?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08
RELIGIOUS QUESTION BOX

Readers of The Democrat are invited tc send re promptly possible They should be addressed to The National Christians 300 Fourth Avenue New questions that n personal reply may sent if
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08
NEWS
ITALIAN CONGREGATIONAL

Rev. A. Lawrence DiFlorio of New Britain will be in charge of the 10:30 o'clock service tomorrow morning at the Italian Congrega- tional church at the corner of Union and South Elm streets. His sermon subject will be ''The Three Crosses. Rev. MT. DiFlorio will be in charge of the church until a permanent successor to the late Rev. Pasquale Codella is named.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08
Congregational
SECOND CONGREGATIONAL
 Sunday, March 9

Order of Morning Worship Prelude: Andantino-R -Reverie Dubois The Processional Hymn
 When Morning Gilds the Skies The Call to Worship, Invocation
 and Lords Prayer Authentic Whom Then, Will
 Ye Liken God? Parker Responsive Reading-Selection 624 Gloria Patri Contralto Solo: Into the Woods
 My Master Went Nevin The Scripture Reading-Selection
 SPA Prayer Offertory Quartet:
 This Sanctuary of My Soul Wood Doxology Children's Sermon The Sermon
 "If Your Knees Knock Together" The Recessional Hymn
 O Jesus, Have Promised" Benediction PoStlude:
 March In E Flat Schumann
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08
SALEM LUTHERAN Second Sunday in Lent

-. DSDOW DVHHUsy III N6HV
 Victorious Faith luke 7:36-5O) UShers-Arthur and Carlton Nelson 900 a. m.--Swedish. Juniors Jane GiSslander.
 10:00 a. m.-Bible School-Auto Service: Wallace Johnson, Caleb Johnson.
 11:00 Q. m.-English. Seniors Mrs. Joseph Noyack.
 7:30 p. m.-Englisll Junior choir.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08
ST. PAUL,s METHODIST

Church school will De conducted at 9:3O o'clock tomorrow morning at St. Paul's Methodist church on East Farms street. Rev. Samuel Johnson, pastor, will speak on Help From the Sanctuary" at the lO:30 o'clock services.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08

Evening Worship 1880 Organ Prelude::
 Meditation" ............. Wilson Call to Worship Hymn: Now On Land and Sea Descending" Prayers Quartet: "The Sun Is Sinking Fast" Andrews Responsive Gloria Patri Scripture: Matthew 2l:28-32 Offering Hymn 70 Son of Man" Sermon: words and Deeds"
 Dr. John J. Snavely Hymn:
 "IIark the Voice of Jesus Calling" Benediction Organ Postlude Ashford
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08
Calendar for Week of March 9

Calendar for Week of March 9
 Wednesday at 7:45-Week-day Lenten service in charge of Rev William R. Frendberg, Salem Luth- eran church, Naugatuck, who will speak on Peter, Who Denied Jesus.
 Thursday at 8-Choir practice in church.
 Friday at 2--Iduna Circle meets at home of Mrs. Walter Rudolph, 43 Echo Lake road, Watertown; 7:30- Junior Luther league meets in the church.
 Saturday at l0:3O 8. m.-Con- firmation class meets at the parson- age.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08

Courtesy and Courage of Paul" are Romans l6; Phillip. ians l:3-8: Galatians Billie. March i4th:
 3:O0-Sunshine society.
 6:i5-Woodruff Assembly.
 a.00-Seninr ChniE rehaaraal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08

On her hurdredth birthday, Mrs. Elizabeth Ranyard of Market Ras- en, England. was presented a cake with 100 candles, but she refused to cut 1t because her baby great grand son had died tn eday before.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-08
THOMASTON- BETHLEHEM EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN

North Main Street at Electric Ave
 Rev. E. Einar Kron, pastor.
 Second Sunday in Lent.
 Sunday school meets at 1000 @. m.
 Service of worship at TOO D. m. with sermon on Faith That Con- quers." Membership class meets at close of service.
 Thursday, March 15-Week-day Lenten service in the church at 7:3O D. m, with meditation on "The Pas sion King Brings Healing" Choir practice at the close Of the service