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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1900
Page
3
In Luke VII 36-50 a Pharisee hosts Jesus in Capernaum where a woman known as a sinner enters weeping and anointing Jesus. Jesus tells the parable of two debtors to compare love and forgiveness, declaring the woman's greater faith led to pardon and peace.
From Chicago the Methodist Episcopal General Conference faces shifts in policy and governance, including equal lay and clerical representation and potential removal of the time limit for pastoral assignments. Proposals to consolidate benevolence boards and unite missions with home departments are under study, with elections for bishops and officers looming.
Last Sunday evening Mr. Benedict was chosen as a delegate of Christ church to attend the Episcopal church convention of Northeastern Pennsylvania to be held at St Luke s church in this city. Providence Presbyterian plans an annual offering to support missionary teachers and kindergarten work for foreign speech peoples in the valley. A meeting for men at 245 o clock in the YMCA rooms will feature George E Davis, a Scranton figure, urging a large turnout of young men to hear him. The sing-
Evangelist H L Peabody will speak and sing at the Railroad Young Men's Christian Association meeting Sunday at 3 45 o clock. He is described as an interesting speaker and a sweet singer. Peabody is a former association secretary and once traveled with B Fay Mills.
A historical listing details morning and evening services at numerous churches including Cnice Reformed Episcopal on Weening Avenue, Christchurch on Washington and Park, Holy Trinity on Adam, St. Paul’s on Short Avenue, Zion’s on Mifflin, and others. It notes pastors, service times, Sunday schools, Bible studies, and general attendance policies with free seating.
A jumble of names and times lists Kin Park and several churches with prayer services and sermons. The notes mention CM Gite, Rev J BR Sweet, Rev J Austin, and Rev G Lyman with sermons and Sunday schools, Epworth leagues, and anniversaries.
A crowded Sunday features Epworth League anniversary observances at several churches. The program includes sermons by new pastors, youth-focused services, Sunday schools, and varied evening programs across Methodist and Presbyterian congregations, with attendees welcomed at Green Ridge and Adams avenues among others.
The Christian Million editor, August 20, writes a commentary on criticism and public reaction. The piece notes prominent authors and publications, including references to The Deemater The Mans man and The Christian, with an aside about Beecham's Pills in the advertisement.
Nordica convert at Wilkow llamre Monday plight described as pretentious mystical event. Journal notes this lengthy business venture in Northeasters Ionnayl with emphasis on spectacle and controversy.
An advertisement touts a weekly 20 part photographic art series simulating the Paris Exposition marvels. Subscribers pay ten cents weekly or $1.50 for full access to all 20 parts, with back issues available and special terms for mass orders.
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