Church Dedication at Sayre, Pa.
By C. S. Longacre
THE brethren and sisters of the Sayre Seventh-day Adventist Church are rejoicing over their new church building, which was dedicated Sabbath, May 22, at 2:30 P. M. The church is located in the best section of the town, and is a beautiful building, fittingly representing the exalted character of God's message and truth for this time. Elder C. S. Baum raised up a company of more than a score of substantial believers, and they immediately set themselves the task of erecting a suitable place of worship. The church building is valued at about $4,000, and most of the work was done by the pastor, C. S. Baum, and by the members and friends of the church. A sufficient amount was raised in cash and pledges to enable them to dedicate the church free of debt. Elder H. M. J. Richards, the president of the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference, offered the dedicatory prayer, and the writer preached the sermon. The church, which seats about two hundred and fifty, was crowded to the doors. A favorable impression was made upon the strangers present, and we trust that many may soon be added to the church. The church building is so constructed that a good-sized church school can be conducted in its spacious basement, which is well above ground. The interior of the building is finished in mission effect and has an elegant appearance. The accompanying cut shows the outside of the building, which is finished in white pebble dash. Our prayer is that this church may be a beacon light to guide many weary pilgrims to the eternal haven of peace, and be the means of establishing the faithful in the blessed hope of a soon-coming Saviour. C. S. LONGACRE.