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This is the Day of Prayers For
Peace in the Augusta Churches
The Ani;i)Bta chun lies will not hold
a mass meeting to pray lor and talk
peace as waa thought might he the
case when the matter was first sug
gested. But there w'lll be a number
of churches In the city to Include the
president's suggestion In their pro
gram at one or both of today's ser
vices. The pastors' association talked
the matter over and found It Imprac
ticable to hold union services at ting
time, as they are now engaged in wind
ing up the physical year of their re
spective churches and a mass meet
ing in the afternoon wna deemed In
advisable. But the preaident's appeal
has found a large place In the hearts
of all our people and there will, In all
probability, be large crowds at each
service In the various churches. Most
of the pastors will preach along the
line suggested In the president's proc
lamation.
The foreign mission hoards of the
churches have taken advantage of the
occasion to suggest to the pastors the
great need of support at this time os
the wsr has greatly enlarged ther
opportunities for labor, and at the
sgtne time reduced their Income. This
Is the one gnat nation, possessing
equipment and resources for war, not
engaged In the bloody conflict. It Is
the only great power appealing for
peace. The missionary responsibility
has been Increased ami with the Im
poverishment of the British Isles and
Canudn. France and Germany, our
country must hear the larger part of
the mission it ry burden for many years
to come. One of the hoarda requests
Its i oust intents "to bring forth the
la>rds hack dues us a thunk offering,
and not to begin to curtail their gifts
until they are compelled to dispenso
with all luxuries and are forced to
deny themselves the actual necessi
ties."
The committee of reference and
counsel, representing the Foreign Mis
sions Conference of North America,
has addressed a communication to tho
churches of the United States of Amer
ica In which It Ih shown how the wsr
has affected not only the people of
Europe hut Asia, Africa, the Sou'.ii
Sea islands, India, Canada, and Ja
pan. The letter warns the churches
(but the Fagan world Is likely to mis
interpret Christianity as a result of
the war. To offset these dreadful ef
fects It Is suggested by the committee
that the churches give special heed
to the president’s appeal for prayer;
that the churches should strive to de
velop a public sentiment In favor of
peace; that Americans should “avoid
the assumption of superiority, remem
bering that Americans have often
shown quite as belligerent a spirit
as Is now being witnessed In other
lands;" that the church make a dis
tinction between the teachings of
Christ and some of the characteristics
of so called modern civilisation, an 1
that emphasis should be laid upon the
necessity of maintaining the mission -
ary work of the churches at their full
strength. The committee earnestly
hopes that the call of the president
for a day of special prayer w ill be ob
served in every church and In every
Christian home, and that dally meet
ings for Intercession be held during
the week preceding or following to
day.
The American Red Cross has sent
out a letter from Ita nations! head
quarters In New York nsklng for a
contribution to aid them In their work
of mercy.
The church peace union has sent out
THE SABBATH WAS MADE FOR MAN
“There is rest, and peace, from earth’s woes and its
cares; there’s a Sabbath day’s journey toward home; to him
who devoutly and humbly repairs to the place where worship
pers come; then turn ye aside from the marts of trade and
find a blessing where prayers are made.”
There is so much that is disturbing in this hurly-burly
world of business that we sometimes feel personal peace is im
possible; that real rest is a lost privilege; that multiplying ac
tivities prevent peace.
The thing we lack most is appreciation of our privilege of
taking rest, and of acquiring mental, moral and spiritual
refreshment.
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If. in our critical moments, we feel that nothing is as it
used to be, we must remember it is our own fault, chifly.
Mental poise is possible if we place ourselves in a position
to appreciate it. and be affected by it.
Spiritual refreshment is possible, if. in our attitude of
mind and body, we realize our spiritual needs.
In this city the pastors prepare helpful messages; Sab
bath is a day of delight for those who preach and those who
listen; Sabbath gives the message of helpfulness to those who
want it, prepared for and by those who appreciate the value
of it
letters calling attention to the church I
peace conference at Constance, Ger- j
many, which was In cession when war j
was declared. The letter is full of in
tercut to churches. To quote It In j
part:
Tha Church P«ace Conference at Con - -
stance, Germany, August 6, 1914.
One \ <Ace for peace on earth and!
good will among men was heard amid
the din and clamor of war. ft was the I
voice of the Christian churches aDd |
although It was drowned by the sounds I
of conflict It will still be heard -and
some day heeded- by the nations.
At the very moment when the. armies
of Furope were mobilising all about
them, the conference of the churches
was held at Constance.
Two great truths which the dele
gates had been prepared to utter, were
given proof before their eyes; that the
present International political order is
essentially un-Chrlstlan and must
break down, and give place to a new
A ugusta Church News
At a Glance
Woodlawn Methodist Resumes Work
on New Building.
The Woodlawn Methodist Church
has begun work on tholr new build
ing. The new edifice was begun
three years ago during the pastorate
of the Rev. Mr. Venable, but It was
not completed. The frame work of
the main auditorium was put. up and
the Sunday school department finish
ed. This nudltorlum afforded a splen
did house for worship, and the church
used 11, meanwhile collecting funds
to finish Ihe exterior of the main
building. These funds are now avail
able, and within a week or two the
whole of the exterior will he com
pleted.
This will give the Woodlawn Meth
odlsl congregation one of the most
modern church buildings In the city.
The Sunday school department was
built with a view of work, and it has
given great satisfaction. The pres
ent pastor, Rev. .1. O. Rratid, Is work
ing hard to complete the outside work
before the meeting of the North Geor
gia Conference. Success is now as
sured. and Ihe church will worship In
the main auditorium this winter.
The church Is located on one of
the most populous streets In town,
and the attendance Is large. The
Sunday school lias long been noted
for Us spirit and the quality of Its
work. With new building nearly ready
for worship the congregation will take
on new life, and will be felt tn the
city as a factor for great good.
St. Paul's to Keep Peace Day.
St. Raul's episcopal Church will
Keep I'eace Day. Rev. G. Sherwood
Whitney, rector, will preache a spe
cial sermon appropriate to the occa
sion at 11 a m Litany and special
service of intercession for peace fol
lowed by Holy Communion will fol
low at this hour as Is usual on the
first Sunday tn each month.
There will he n meeting of the
Bishop Klllott Society Monday at 6
p. m. All of the society are urged
to attend.
Mr. Williams will conduct the ser-
“Let Us Therefore Come Boldly Into the Throne of Grace, That
We May Obtain Mercy, and Find Grace to Help in Time of Need”
order to be founded on Justice instead
of force, and that the old fallacy that
preparation for war Is a preventive of
war, Is vain and foolish.
Of the one hundred and fifty dele
gates from twelve nations which were
expected, about otghty-flve succeeded
In reaching Constance, representing
Great Britain (Including Canada;
Germany, Switzerland, Denmark, Swe
den. Holland. Norway, Bulgaria, the
United States, and France, the dele
gates from the latter country being
obliged to leave, however, before the
conference adjourned.
The church peace union is doing
much to hasten the day of universal
peace. ,
It will be seen from the above that
the door of opportunity Is opened wide
to our generous people. While the
churches In Augusta will observe the
day In their own way, It Is not likely
that any effort will be made to raise
funds at present for the purgoscs sug
gested at any service.
vices at Christ Chunch at 8 a. m. to
day.
Church of the Good Shepherd Will
Observe Day of Prayer.
The Church of the Good Shepherd
(Episcopal), yn the Hill, will observe
the Day of Special Prayer and Inter
cession at 11a. rn. .today. In addition
to the regular prayers. Dr. Johnson
will preach an appropriate sermon.
The Church of the Good Shepherd has
a splendid location for the people of
the Hill and the congregation Is doing
a splendid work. Dr. Johnson is a
man of pleasing personality, and has
it wide circle of friends in the city.
His sermon today will he heard by an
appreciative audience.
Rev. T. P. Prentiss to Come to Christ
Church.
Rev. T. I’. Prentiss, of Hempstead,
Texas, has been called to the pastor
ate of Christ Church (Episcopal), and
will begin work on the first of Nov
ember. This fills one of the most Im
portant vacancies In the city. The
church, for several years was under
the care of Rev. G. Croft Williams,
who was culled to St. John's Church,
Charleston. While here Mr. Williams
begun a work of social service In con
nection with his church which as
sumed largo scope. It was feared
that a man with his splendid quali
ties for the work at Christ Church
would be hurd to locate. The matter
was taken up prayerfully and after
three months time the church feels
that they have secured a man who
will measure up to the demands of
the field.
Mr. Prentiss Is a native of South
Carolina, and from one of the old
families of that state. He is a young
man with a wife and small family.
He was educated at Sewanee, and Is
qualified In every way for the tasks
before him. He comes tn Christ
Church highly recommended by Dr.
Kershaw, rector of St. Michael’s,
Charleston. He will find his new
field of labor ready for him as the
aUGUSTA HERALD, AUGUSTA, GA.
pouters of the other Episcopal
churches In the city, have been hold
ing services for the church at the
usual hours.
Rev. Walter B. Dillard Returned to
the City.
Rev. Walter B. Dillard, pastor of
St. James' Methodist Church, has re
turned to the city after ten days
meeting at Louisville, Ga. Dr. Dil
lard reports an excellent meeting. He
will preach at the usual hours today.
For the J] a. rn. service the choir has
prepared an elaborate program of
Whitney, rector, will preach a spe
tnusie. Dr Dillard will preach a
Christian Nation?" The services will
be very interesting.
Rev. C. E. Peel Called Home to Bury
His Father.
Rev. C. E. Peel, the beloved pastor
of the North Augusta Methodist
Church, was called home Wednesday
night of last week to bury his father,
A. H. Peel, at Gibson, N, C. Mr. Peel
had been tn falling health for some
monhs, but It was thought he would
recover as there were indications of
Improvement. His death removes a
good man from the church and state.
Rev. Mr. Peel has the heart-felt sym
pathy of a host of friends In his sore
bereavement. The pulpit of Grace
Church will be filled today by a vis
itor. Mr. Peel's return depends upon
conditions at home.
Tent Meeting Making Fine Progress.
The tent meeting, under t!»e au
spices of Asbury Methodist Church,
corner Eleventh and Fenwick Streets,
Is being well attended. The weather
has not been favorable, but Mr.
Echols, the pastor, reports good
crowds at each service. Different
pastors of the city have been doing
the preaching and for the whole or a
part of this week will continue. Rev.
Mr. Atkinson, pastor of the Warrenton
Church, will arrive soon, and the ser
vices will be transferred to the church
where the meetings will close about
the 18th. Services today at the tent
as follows: 4 p. m„ Rev. Walter B.
Dillard will preach; at 8 p. m„ Rev.
W. T. Hamby will conduct the service.
Hally Day at St. Matthew's Church.
This is Rally Day at St. Matthew’s.
Pastor Bame and his people have
made preparations for a large crowd
at the Sunday Bchool, 9:45 a. m. The
day will he used as Inspirational for
the Sunday school and church. The
pastor will preache a special sermon
on “Rally' Day.”
Second Baptist Church.
The church decided to celebrate the
first Sunday in October of each year
as Fathers’ Day. At the morning
service the pastor will preach a spe
cial sermon to fathers. The evening
service, 8 o’clock, will be devoted to
prayers for peace and a sermon on
"The Demands for Peace.” The pres
ident’s proclamation will be read. A
special program of music has been ar
ranged. Public oordially Invited.
Rev. S. P. Wiggins.
Dr. S. P. Wiggins to preach a series
of Sermons on "Olden Scenes
With Modern Actors." The first
of the series will be preached at the
evening service today at 8 p. m.,
theme, "Man—Did He Come from the
Monkey?" The others will follow on
each Sunday evening under the theme
of “Marriage—ls It Human or Di
vine?" “Brother—Am I Hie Keeper?”
The morning service today will be de
voted to a discussion of “A Good Sol
dier of Jesus Christ” This will be n
special service In thg Interest of peace.
Greene Street Presbyterian Church.
This Is to be a big day at Greene
Street Presbyterln nchuroh. Dr. Mac-
Ferrln and his official board have ar
ranged for a grand rally at tlie regular
Sunday school hour, 9:45 a. m. A splen
did program has been arranged and the
day’ has been well advertised In the
church community. This is the dav
when all teachers and pupils who have
been absent during the summer and new
pupils for the next year are expected to
he ja-esent. The program will be full
of Interest and a high-water mark Is
asked for by the pastor and superin
tendent.
At 11:15 a. m. Dr. MacFerrin will ad
minister the autmun communion and de
liver a special sermon on: "The World’s
Treaty of Peace." At this new mem
bers will be received.
Dr. T. Howard Cree.
Rev. Howard T. Cree, pastor of the
First Christian church, wlli preach a
special sermon today appropriate to the
occasion. Dr. Dree Is an advocate of
peace, and his sermon today will be
one of interest to the public. Dr. Cree
will go to Atlanta the early part Of this
week to attend the conference of the
Christian churches of America. This
convention Is the biggest thing of Its
kind in the country and It will be
largely attended by delegates from Au
gusta and other towns In this section.
Wood! awn Baptist.
Rev. Mr. Hutchins, pastor of the
Woodlawn Baptist church, announces
that he will give a Bible reading at 11
a. m. on prayer. At this hour the
church will make special prayer for
peace. At S p. m. he will deliver a Bi
ble reading on what the Bible says
about hell. These Bible readings wll!
be very helpful. Mr. llutchins asks ai!
his people to come promptly to each
service.
First Presbyterian.
Dr. Sevier, pastor of ttie First Pres
byterian church always eager and'ready
to take hold or anything that promises
to help the Kingdom of our Lord, will
preach a special sermon on: “Christ
Came to Guide Our Feet Into the Way
of Peace," ct ii a. m. Prayers will be
offered for peace at both services, and
the choir will sing at each hour the
beautiful “Hymn of Peace.”
At night Dr. Sevier will deliver the
second of a series on “Young People
and Their Problems," theme: "Young
People and their Companions.”
Below Is a program for the praise
service beginning at 8 p. m. and closing
at 8.20:
8:00 p. m.—Praise service.
(Organ, piano, orchestra and chorus.)
Organ prelude.
"The Heavens are Telling” The Crea
tion, Hayden Orchestra.
“I'm a Pilgrim" .. Mr. Luck and Chorus
Meditation Religiouse—Gottschalk ....
Orchestra
“Come Unto Me" ~ Chorus
"The Love that Seeks”. Misses Miriam
Lanham, Marian Battle and Chorus.
A Hymn of Peace.. John Haynes Holmes
Chca-us and Congregation.
(Tune 66 Hymnal.)
Offertory—" God of Oflr Fathers'—
Schnecker Quartette
Postlude—" Freedom’s Jlerald"
Chorus
TO CELEBRATE RALLY DAY
AT ST. LUKE’S SUNDAY
Today will be celebrated as Rally
Day at St. Luke Sunday School.
This school Is under the leadership
of Mr. J. C. Platt and has made won
deful progress during the past year,
the average attendance being 250. The
two prominent classes of this school
being the Baraca and Philathea class
es.
The program for today:
Song, "Sweet Hour of Prayer,” by
school.
Prayer for Peace, by Prof E. M. Os
borne.
Apostles Creed, by Mrs. T. W Bunch.
Scripture Lesson, by Miss Etta May
Ellington.
Lesson Period.
Song, by the whole school.
The Ten Commandments, by 10 lit
tle girls.
Ready, by Miss Flewellyn Goodrich.
Talk on prayer, by Rev. J. F. Rob
erts.
Pleading for prayers, by J. C. Platt.
Solo, by Miss Myrtis Tinsley.
The' public is cordially invited td
attend. This school meets each Sun
day afternoon at 3:30 o’clock.
Every Sunday is an opportunity of giving and receiving
good for those who realize their needs and who seek to be ben
efited.
Every church is a congregating place for those who want
physical and mental rest —moral and spiritual strengthening.
We are fortunate to retain, or acquire, the ability to turn
aside from activities, worries, vexations and cares; it is a priv
ilege to find solace and satisfaction in the quiet hour of the
Sunday service.
Coming in an attitude of worship, we get full value, ac
cumulate strength, and appropriate the power intended for
worshippers.
Spiritual strength is only possible to those who appre
ciate their need of it, who really want to get the value from it.
“Going into closets” doesn’t necessarily mean we are to
do that literally, but we are to take ourselves, mentally,
away from cares and vexations, and activities of the world,
and give to ourselves the privilege of a mind undisturbed by
the ordinary things of life.
The servies of the Sabbath will fit our personal and in
dividual needs, and bring us to a broader strength to help in
making ourselves better, the community better, the world
better.
The Gospel is the only Panacea for the restlessness of
the times !
Share the blessings; establish its value; spread its worth!
jMpitviptews
BAPTtST.
Second Baptist Church
O. P. Gilbert, pastor. Preaching by
the pastor at 11:15 a. m„ theme: ”A
Successful Life”—A sermon to fathers:
8:00 p. m„ theme, “The Demands for
Peace,” special service in keeping with
the president's proclamation. Sunday
school at 10:00 a. m., W. y. Fleming,
superintendent. You are invited to
come to all services.
EPISCOPAL.
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Rev. G. Sherwood Whitney, recto..
Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity, Oc
tober 4. Sunday school at 9:45 a. m.
Service of prayer for peace, followed
by Holy Communion and sermon, at
11a. m. No evening service. Monday,
5 p. m., meeting of the Bishop Elliott
Society.
LUTHERAN.
St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church
No. 548 Walker street, Rev. P. J.
Bame, pastor. Divine worship at 11:15
a. m. and at 8:00 p. m. Sunday school
at 9:45 a. m„ Geo. H. Gercke, super
intendent. Rally Day exercise in Sun
day school. Everybody invited to come
and see and enjoy this exercise. Coun
cil meeting Thursday evening at 8:15
o’clock.
PRESBYTERIAN.
Reid Memorial Church
Preaching at 11 a. m. and at 8:15
p. m„ by the pastor-elect, Rev. S. L.
SUNDAY SERVICES AT
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
Dr. Joseph R. Sevier to Preach
on Two Interesting Subjects
in Morning and Evening.
Dr. Joseph R. Sevier will preach
Sunday at the First Presbyterian
church using as his subject: “Christ
came to guide our feet into the way
of peace.”
At the evening hour he will preach
on the "Young people and their temp
tation.”
The program :
Morning Service.
Organ Prelude.
Anthem, "Trust Ye the Lord For
ever"—(Schnecker).
Offertory, "Let Us Have Peace”—
(Gaff-Bell).
Peace hymn, Misses Hull and Bat
tle.
Organ Postlude.
Evening Service.
Prelude, “The Heavens are Telling”
(from "The Creation”) (Haydn)—Or
gan and Orchestra.
“I’m a Pilgrim, Mr. Luck and Chorus.
Meditation Religieuse, (Gottschalk)
Organ and Orchestra.
"The Love That Seeks,” Misses Mi
riam Lanham, Marion Battle and
Choruß.
"A Hymn of Peace," (John Haynes
Holmes) —Time No. 66 in Hymnal.
Offertory’, ’’God of our Fathers”
( Schnecker) —Quartet.
Postlude, “Freedom’s Herald,” Cho
rus.
FIRST CATCH YOUR VICTIM.
The Old 'Un—Pluck, my boy. pluck;
first and last; that is the one essential
to success in business.
The Young 'Un —Oh, of course, I quite
undrt-stand that. The trouble is find
ing some one to pluck.—Cuban Times.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4.
McCarty. The Sacrament of the Lord**
Supper will be administered in con
nection with the morning service.
Special prayer will be offered for iip
ternational peace. Sunday school at 9
p. m. Rally Day. Prayer meeting on
Wednesday at 8:15 p. m.
Greene Street Presbyterian Church
M. M. MacFerrin, pastor. Sun dal
school Rally Day at 9:45, visitors wel«
come. Autumn Communion of th«
Lord’s Supper and reception of mem
bers at 11:15 a. m. Peace service anti
sermon at 8:00 p. m., subject, “Th<
World’s Treaty of Peace.”
First Presbyterian Church
Comer Telfair and Seventh street?
Rev. Joseph R. Sevier, D.D., paste?
Divine worship with sermons by tht
pastor at 11:15 a. m. and 8 p. m. Peac<
Sunday will be observed at each ser
vice. Sunday school Rally at 4 p. m,
with attractive exercises, and offerinj
for Sunday school extension. Evening
service of song and praise. Seats frea
A cordial welcome to all.
colored churches
catholic.
Church of the Immaculate Conceptloi
Corner Gwinnett and 11th streets
Masses at 7:30 and 10 a. m.( Beginning
of winter order.) Night service at i
o'clock. Rosary, sermon and benedic
tion. On week days, mass at 7 a. m
HYMN FOR PEACE AT THE
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
God of the nations near and far,
Ruler of all mankind.
Bless Thou Tuy people as they strive
The Paths of peace to find.
The clash of arms still shakes ths
skies.
King battles still with king.
While through the freighted air oi
night
The bloody tocsins ring.
But clearer far the friendly speech ol
scientist and seers
The wise debate of statesmen and
The shout Of pioneers.
And stronger far the clasped hand*
Of labor’s teeming throngs.
Who in a hundred tongues repeat
Their common creeds and songs.
Oh, Father, from the curse of war.
We pray Thee give release
And speed, oh, speed, the blessed day
Of Justice, love and peace.”
—John Haynes Holmes.
THE BROTHERHOOD BIBLE
CLASS MEETS SUNDAY
The Brotherhood Bible class of the
Woodlawri Methodist church will
meet as usual Sunday morning at 10
o’clock. Mr. S. P. Marsh, who is now
teaching this class, is one of the most
efficient Bible class teachers in the
city, having had long experience* in
teaching the Bible, his talks on the
Bible lessons are always very inter
esting. This class is now having an
average attendance of about 50 per
sons. The officers and members give
all men a cordial invitation to meet
with them Sunday morning.
The male qnartett, consisting of
Brothers, Benson, Johnson, Hamilton,
and Videtto, will again sing several
several special selections for the
class.