Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 56, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 March 1916 — Monthly Union Service of Churches Big Success. [ARTICLE]

Monthly Union Service of Churches Big Success.

1/ The monthly Sunday evening union service brought out a large congregation at the Methodist church Sunday night. •Dr. Curnick had charge of the service. Rev. Beard of the Baptist ■ church made the opening prayer. Rev. | J. Budman Fleming, of the Presby- | terian church, read the scripture lesson. The Methodist choir rendered a very fine anthem and Mrs. John A. Dunlap sang a beautiful solo. The sermon was preached by Rev. Asa McDaniel of the Christian church and was presented in a strong way, the difference between Paganism and Christianity. ‘ The collection was turned over to the city board of charities. Rev. J. C. Green offered the benediction. Rev. Sayler was among the ministers on the platform. These union services are a credit to the community and Show the spirit of unity that prevails among the ministers and churches. The next union service will be held the first Sunday evening of April at the Baptist church, and Dr. Curnick, of the 'Methodist church, will preach the sermon.