Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 277, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 November 1919 — CHURCH HOLDS UNIQUE SERVICE [ARTICLE]

CHURCH HOLDS UNIQUE SERVICE

HOME COMING AT THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH ENJOYED BY MANY.' There was an all day service at the First Christian church in this city Sunday and the pastor, the Rev. ' W. T. Barbre, had planned a most ’ interesting day. The attendance was large and the occasion was thoroughly enjoyed by all present. The church was decorated as a home, the pulpit being changed into a large home room, with fireplace, shocks of corn, pumpkin and mint. The pastor was seated in a large rocking chair and everything was done to make the appearance as homelike as possible. The services lasted throughout the day, beginning with the Bible school and regular morning service. At noon dinner was served in the dining room of the church and in the afternoon a special program was rendered. This consisted of a splendid address by James N. Leatherman and short talks by other members of the official board of the church. There was special music and sipging by the junior choir and the occasion was one: long to be «- membered by those, present.. i One of the most interesting sea- , tures of the day was the social en- ! joyment at intervals between the programs? : There was no service in the evening.