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Since the formal opening of the new building on November 13, it is evident that the church has entered upon a new chapter in its career. The enrollment in the Bible school is greater and the attendance as well, by almost fifty per cent. The con gregations are running normally at about what Rally Days were a year ago and the Young People’s meeting is attracting almost twice the former number. Among the features of promise in the church life is the recent organi zation of the Adult classes, the Bible Study Forum and the Fellowship class. The attendance in these two classes last week was over thirty. Next Tuesday evening the Bible Study Forum are to gather together for supper at the church to take steps toward final organization. This will be the first meal to be served in the church. The Building committee will meet in the church on Monday evening at 7:30 o’clock. On Wednesday evening, November 30, one of the most important Prayer meetings of the year will be held. The church at this time will consider some matters of its life and growth which will reveal possibilities that every member should carefully con sider. The Quarterly Business meeting and Social of the young people will be held on Friday night. The society on this occasion will be the guests of Mr. ‘and Mrs. Stifler at their resi dence where a very unique program will be followed. The December meeting of the Woman’s society will be held on Fri day, December 2. ‘It will be the first meeting held in the new church. There will be White Cross sewing at 10 o’clock and luncheon at 12:30 o'clock. The afternoon prorram will center about the local institutions of the denomination, the Orphanage, Old People’s Home and the Home for Missionaries’ children, inexperience of the incoming pastor from the small country town of Aberdeen, S. D. The village minis ters were well represented by the speaker. Brother F. A. Troy spoke for the pulpit supply committee and gave evidence of being able to see something poetic in connection with the trials of the five men who “looked everywhere for a preacher.” Dr. Rapp spoke for the church and said only the good things he knows about our people, and he closed his remarks by performing a marriage ceremony between the new pastor and his people. Dr. and Mrs. Stansell spoke for themselves and confirmed our suspicion that we now have two pas tors. The program was ended by a well received vocal solo by Mr. Grabau or chorister. Next Sunday afternoon, November 27, at 4:30 o’clock, our chorus choir of fifty voices will render the can tata “Song of Thanksgiving,” Maun der’s arrangement, and the solo parts will be taken by Mrs. R. J. Burrows, Mrs. A. William Dazey, Mrs. Ara Williams, Mrs. Ida K. Birr, Mrs. T. H. West and Miss Edna Davison sopranos; Mrs. H. L. Hanawalt, alto; Dr. Davis Lazear, Mr. D. W. Bowman and Mr. A. F. Hoper, ten ors; Mr. J. G. Grabau, bass;rs. Grambling, organist. The annual “Harvest Home Din ner” will be given in the church Friday evening, December 2, at 6:30 o'clock. Note the change in ‘date. This will be a turkey dinner fol lowed by a program, for $1.00. Pro vision will be made for 250 persons. Reservations must be in the hands of Mrs. E. M. Stafford, 936 Sheridan road, not later than Tuesday night, November 29. The Ladies Aid will hold their an nual Christmas sale in the church Friday, afternoon, December 2. The monthly Sunday school board meeting will be held in the church Tuesday night, November 29, at o'clock.
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Evanston Lake Shore News
Evanston, Illinois, US
Fri, Nov 25, 1921
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