Back to the New Testament for church efficiency
The essay argues that early church practice in Acts shows smart church governance, with seven Grecian men chosen to oversee daily needs while apostles focused on prayer and the word. It condemns lone “leading men” control, praises rotary office bearing, and links effective ministry to both spiritual fervor and organizational duty.
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Jerwealhem
Frethren
Stepher
Philo
Prothoris
Nicanor
Timon
Patinenas
Nicolaus
Proslyte
Antiost
God
Jerusalem
Christ
Apostolic Church
Bradstreet
Houston
Tex
Church of the Covenant
Washington
Jerusalem Church
Contemplative reflections on unrest and happiness
A foreign visitor comments on American poise amid widespread unrest in trade and society. The essay explores discontent born from unmet ambitions and wealth contrast, urging focused effort, inner happiness, and the meaning of striving. It ends with quotes on effort and fulfillment through struggle.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Matternhorn
Chief Gray Recovering From Illness
Chief Gray suffering acute indigestion is rapidly improving and expected to return to work Monday. Friends express relief at his rebound and look forward to his full recovery and service.
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Gray
Carolina and Yadkin River Railroad Schedule Effective October 1 1915
The schedule lists train arrival and departure times at stations, noting that stated times are not guaranteed. It specifies the timetable in effect starting October 1, 1915 for the Carolina and Yadkin River Railroad Company.
China’s ruler a devoted follower of moving pictures
Peking reports Yuan Shikai and family attend weekly theatre showings in the Forbidden City. A lost seventh instalment of a mystery film from London stirs curiosity as bandits seize the heroine. Legation staff skate in bamboo-matted rinks amid European war tensions.
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China
Associated Press
Peking
Yuan Shi-kai
Forbidden City
Yuan
Sweden
London
Yuan -Hi-Kai
Trogon
Palace
Legation
Legations
Marguerite Clark to Star at Broadway Next Week
Marguerite Clark appears at the Broadway on two days next week. On Monday she stars in Wildflower, a woodland drama, as a dainty forest flower. On Wednesday she returns in Mice and Men by Madeline Lucette Ryley, delivering her best performance.
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Mary Germaine
Miss Clark
Madeline Lucette Ryley
Miss Clarke
Inside bathing with hot water and limestone phosphate
A catchy health notice promotes daily morning intake of hot water with limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims improved digestion appetite clearer skin and better overall health after one week and warns of travel disruptions if not acted on.
Sunday Church Services Across Several Congregations
Sunday services listed for First Presbyterian with Rev. Charles P. Coble including BibleSchool 9:45 a.m. and services at 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Christian Endeavor 6:45 p.m. Prayer 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Friends church led by Rev. Sylvestr Newlin with 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. services. Junior and Young Peoples Endeavor events, and prayers. First Baptist with 9:30 a.m. Sunday school and services at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Fine music by choir. Hickory Chapel Wesleyan Methodist near Freeman's mill road preaching at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. every fourth Sunday. Sunday school 9:45 a.m. and class meeting first Sunday.
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Coble
Bible School
G. W. Denny
Christian Endeavor
Hickory Chapel
High Point
Freeman's Mill Road
W. L. Kiett
Rev. R. BE
Norah L. Andrews
J. Rk. Haddon
St Mary’s Episcopal Church Service Schedule
St Mary’s Church announces Sexagesima Sunday services by Rector L W Black. Sunday school at 10 a.m. Morning prayer and sermon at 11 a.m. Evening prayer and sermon at 7 30 p.m. Vestry meeting at 4 p.m. All welcome as Lent approaches.
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St. Mary's Episcopal
L. W. Blackwelder
South Main Street Methodist Services Announced
Pastor Rev H H Robbins leads Sunday school at 9:30 with J O Conner as superintendent. Morning sermon at 11 titled Launch Out Into the Deep and evening sermon at 7 on Unseen Environment. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30. You're invited to attend these services.
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South Main Street
H. H. Robbins
J. O. Conner
First Reformed L. A. Peeler Sermon Schedule
The First Reformed church announces Pastor L. A. Peeler leads Sunday school at a.m. with J. R. Young as teacher and the subject The Most Hopeful Thing About Man. A foreign mission service is at 7 15 p m followed by a special international service. Junior Christian Endeavor meets 6 30 p m and Senior Endeavor Wednesday 7 30 p m. Public invited to all services.
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First Baptist
A. K. Tate
Conservatory Young Ladies
A. W. Claxton
First Reformed
L. A. Peeler
J. R. Young
Foreign Missionary Service
Christian Endeavor
Methodist Protestant Sunday School and Services Schedule
Sunday school begins at 9 50 a m with A M Idol as superintendent. Preaching at 11 o clock by Rev W Holmes president of the North Carolina conference. Evening services at 7 30 conducted by Mrs A G Dixon.
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Methodist Protestant
A. M. Idol
W. Holmes
North Carolina
A. G. Dixon
Weekend church services and Sunday school schedules
Lutheran church led by Rev P D Brown offers Sunday school at 9 45 morning service at 11 and evening service at 7 30 with A W Klemme as superintendent. A cordial welcome to all. Wesley Memorial Methodist led by Rev G T Rowe with Sunday school at 9 30 and preaching at 11 and 7 30 p.m. W A Idol is superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Klemme
Wesley Memorial Methodist
G. T. Rowe
A. J. Idol
Sunday School and Services at Greene and Tryon Streets
Sunday services announced with timings for Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Baraca class and Christian Endeavor meet in the morning and evening services at 7:50 p.m. All are urged to be on time and attend. RL Boyd named superintendent.
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Greene
Tryon Streets
Christian Endeavor
RL. Boyd
First Baptist Baracas Invite Worship Tomorrow
The Baraca class of First Baptist Church extends a cordial invitation to worship with them tomorrow at the church.
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First Baptist Church
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Carolina & Yadkin River
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High Rock
Hamasville
W. E. Price
Marguerite Clark
Broadway
First Presbyterian—Rev
Charles P
Friends
Sylvestr Newlin
Joseph Cox
Young People’s Christian Endeavor
Junior Endeavor
P. D. Brown
Mann Drug Co. Adv
Comstock Electric CO
High Point, N. C
New York Life Insurance
F. A. Ogburn
Bank of Commerce
Arctic Ice and Coal Company
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