Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 41, Number 59, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 April 1909 — Easter Was a Banner Day At The Christian Church. [ARTICLE]

Easter Was a Banner Day At The Christian Church.

Sunday’s Raster services at theChristian church broke all previous’ records for attendance and offerings. The Bible School Superintendent had been asking for an attendance on Ehster Sunday of 300. The first report ti&sM was read by the secretary showed the presence of 324, but a recount by the Superintendent showed that the attendance was 353. The Men’s Bible Class worked for an attendance of 50 and had 52. The offering wtiß $45.50. The songs, recitations and dialogues given by the children in the Bible school and church service was also an interesting feature. The Endeavor Society repotted the presence of 162. The day closed with an overflowing auditorium to hear the choir render an Easter cantata. This cantata, given under the direction of Dr. Myer, was a touching and realistic portrayal of the death, ■ burial and resurrection of Christ. The solos and choruses were exceptionally good. The work of Miss Glen Day and Mrs. J. B. Martindale at the organ was excellent.