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Newspaper
Plainfield Record
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1917
Page
2
The article discusses a civic campaign urging men to attend church, contrasting strong leaders with those who stay away. It notes many loyal men attend while some question belief, yet the movement stirs public enthusiasm and broad participation. The piece emphasizes church as a community house of worship and calls for sustained effort.
A fragmented devotional urging church members to listen and serve in worship. It emphasizes daily participation, feeding the soul, and doing work unto the Lord while supporting priests and training children for a peaceful, faithful life.
A fragment from a poem notes eerie streets and churchgoers as night falls. The speaker describes passing figures, faint lights, and a haunting atmosphere with whispers of danger and memory.
The Women's Societies of New Jersey churches announced changes to their convention schedule. The event, originally set for February 11 but moved to February 20, will drop the World Wide Builds focus and shift toward home missions.
Local Christian Endeavor units plan a week of services starting Sunday through February 4. Events include Sunday Chetetian Day, meetings at First Baptist Tuesday, society gatherings each church Wednesday, and a citywide mass meeting Thursday at New Reform Church with Edward R. Trown of Danielson as speaker. Each society will join a city campaign for February. A BE night at the Rescue Mission is also planned.
Bishop Berry decries sensational crime stories and drug advertising in newspapers as harmful to public morality. He calls for editors to expel sordid content and align with rising editorial standards shaping national ideals.
Local clergymen gathered at Park Avenue Baptist for a community reception and discussion led by church officials. Attendees included reverends from several area denominations. The event aimed to strengthen interchurch cooperation and outreach efforts.
Rev D F Randolph announces departure from Monroe Avenue Church Newark conference after nearly three years at Avenue Methodist. He will seek assignment to another field. Monroe Avenue likely to be chosen. His decision follows the recent death of his wife and long service as district superintendent.
A local church coalition plans a Wednesday meeting to discuss petition drives aimed at defeating a proposed prohibition measure in the city. The movement, coordinated by the Church Coalition, seeks to mobilize churches in an ongoing campaign to influence the vote.
The article notes Grace Church celebrates twenty fifth anniversary with a week of services from Sunday February through Wednesday under church groups. Pastor Rap Oneriee Gillespie and Rev J Attwood Stamsfeld lead revival sessions daily with Holy Communion early and evening prayers. Over 500 members indicate growth and 100 plus Sunday School attendees.
Charles Wellington Furlong spoke twice at the Monday Afternoon Club in Plainfield. He presented on South America and Argentina with a color slides collection, describing life among diverse peoples and noting his status as a traveler and observer.
A local organization postpones social events during Lent opting for a series of lectures by members instead of receptions. The Wednesday evening gathering will be the final event until after Lent and is expected to draw a large invited attendance.
The Ladies Aid Society plans the annual reception for Dr Bir nay Hudson Mra to welcome new members to the Pi church during renewal. Sixty five new members joined the church in the last year and many congregation members are expected to attend. Dr Potter of Bloom is noted in attendance remarks.
Multiple churches list Sunday hours including morning services at 10:00 to 12:00, afternoon Sunday School at varied times, and evening sermons at 7:30 or 8:00. Pastors named include Rev John Sheridan Yelle, Rev Carl Anderson, Rev Charles FR Herring, Rev Walter Hennessey, Rev David Hamilton, Rev Cortlandt Mallory, and Rev Toate W Skellenser.
The Plainfield Record reports events at Hope Chapel Monroe Avenue and nearby church groups. Volunteer choir plans a special program February 4. Men’s Club held an annual banquet with about seventy-five attendees. Heavenly Rest Women, Cristo Mission groups unite for an entertainment fundraiser next Sunday to aid the church fund. First M E Church and Sunday activities include cantata preparations and a noon luncheon.
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