Rensselaer Republican, Volume 15, Number 25, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 March 1883 — Church Matters. [ARTICLE]

Church Matters.

The Rev. J. J. Claypool has made a slight change in his out of town appointments. Next Sunday, March 4th, he will preach at Sayler’s school house, at 2.30 p. m. The following Sunday, March 11th, services at the Watson school house at 10/30 a. m. The Rev. A. Tajdor, the presbyterian home missionary, passed Sunday with his family in Rensselaer, and preached at the Presbyterian church morning and evening. Subjects: Morning, “Clinging to Christ.” * Evening, “The Antidote to Fear,” The Presbyterian Sabbath school te held at 2:30 p. m. The superintendent reports an average attendance of about 60, nnd a oetter interest than at any previous time for years. The Rev. G. Small, of Idaville, will hold a senes of meetings at the Presbyterian church, commencing Friday evening at 7 o’clock, and continue over Sabbath. The precarious condition of Mr. Claypool’s health has compelled him to curtail his labors to some extent. Hereafter, until furthur notice, the Sunday morning services at the M. E. Church will consist of preaching one Sunday alternating with a social meeting the following week. The evening meetings will continue as heretofore with preaching every week. Regular ser rices with preaching next Sunday morning. Later: —As will be seen from notice elsewhere published the Rev. Gilbert De La Matyr will preach at the M. E. Church at both morning and evening services next Sunday. Elder D. T. Halstead pastor of the Christian church, has been enduring poor health for some time past, but has improved considerably lately we are happy to say.