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_ $__. —.. ST. PAUL'S TO HAVE A BRANCH. As ono of the outcomes of the Anglican General Mission, a branch of tho Ohuroh of England Men's-Society is to bo formed in connection with St. Paul's Church, Thorndon. ; The vicar (the Rev, T.'H. Sprott) has invited'all. who desire to become members to meet him at the vicarage, Bolton Street, . to-morrow (Tuesday) evening. The objects of the society are as follow:—To promoto anfl deeperi_ tho spiritual life of members and associates; to provide opportunities for social intercourse among members and associates; to band men together in a common effort to promote the Glory of God and the extension of His Kingdom; to provide for 'the systematic 'commendation of members from one branch to another on change of residence or place of work. Tho annual reylort. presented at the recent annual: meeting of the Church House, London, shows a wonderful increase in the growth of the work. The total number of branches stands at 3321,' with.a membership of 103,000. The 55 Army branches' reported last, year have grown to 73, and-tho total of. Seamen's Guild branches stands'at 65. Overseas, the 127 brandies- of twelve months ago have becomo 194. The Scottish Episcopal Church' Men's Society lias also increased ■ from 34 branches Jo 40; whilst it is notable that after considerable negotiations, extending over a long period, the Church of Ireland Men's Society has been' and is now affiliated with tho; C.E.M.S.' The latest report shows that 28 branches filready' exist in Ireland. Encouraging though, it is; the council-' emphasise the point' that nunierieal progress is not everything,, and it is convinced that the great obligations of prayer, communion, work, and fellowship aro being loyally and inpreasingly observed. Tho reality of this is borne out by tho fact that associationship has como to be generally recognised as a stepping-stone to filll membership, and many who joined, as associates, have become regular, communicants,' ' ' '. v '■
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Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 955, 24 October 1910, Page 9
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318C.E.M.S. Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 955, 24 October 1910, Page 9
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