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Letter to Editor
December 6, 1938
Henderson Daily Dispatch
Henderson, Vance County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
Nettie Allen Deans praises a spiritually moving communion service at Plank Chapel on December 3, 1938, emphasizing the inclusive participation of youth groups from primary to young adults, led by Rev. J. A. Martin, which made it a beautiful and proper event.
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A NOTEWORTHY COMMUNION SERVICE
To the Editor:
On Sunday, December 3rd, I was privileged through the courtesy of a friend to attend service at Plank Chapel my home church. The entire service was fine and deeply spiritual but the special feature that warmed my heart was the manner in which the communion service was conducted.
It was the first time I'd seen it after this fashion. but it was all so right and proper. Plank Chapel, of long history, is notable for the attention that is paid to the youth of the congregation as for example, as the classes reassemble in the auditorium after Church School the primary Junior, and Intermediates march to reserved seats on one side of the church, filling about a third of the left section: the Seniors and Young People's division largely make up the choir.
When communicants were invited to the Lord's Table, those members of the church from primary, and Junior departments came first to the altar, next the Intermediates and Seniors; Young People's division next; then followed the adults and visitors.
The pastor, Rev. J. A. Martin, made it indeed a spiritual feast for the children, young people, and adults The altar was full each time, the youth group were invited. It was truly a beautiful service.
NETTIE ALLEN DEANS
Henderson, Dec. 6, 1938.
A NOTEWORTHY COMMUNION SERVICE
To the Editor:
On Sunday, December 3rd, I was privileged through the courtesy of a friend to attend service at Plank Chapel my home church. The entire service was fine and deeply spiritual but the special feature that warmed my heart was the manner in which the communion service was conducted.
It was the first time I'd seen it after this fashion. but it was all so right and proper. Plank Chapel, of long history, is notable for the attention that is paid to the youth of the congregation as for example, as the classes reassemble in the auditorium after Church School the primary Junior, and Intermediates march to reserved seats on one side of the church, filling about a third of the left section: the Seniors and Young People's division largely make up the choir.
When communicants were invited to the Lord's Table, those members of the church from primary, and Junior departments came first to the altar, next the Intermediates and Seniors; Young People's division next; then followed the adults and visitors.
The pastor, Rev. J. A. Martin, made it indeed a spiritual feast for the children, young people, and adults The altar was full each time, the youth group were invited. It was truly a beautiful service.
NETTIE ALLEN DEANS
Henderson, Dec. 6, 1938.
What sub-type of article is it?
Religious
Emotional
Reflective
What themes does it cover?
Religion
What keywords are associated?
Communion Service
Plank Chapel
Youth Participation
Church Youth
Spiritual Service
Rev J A Martin
Henderson 1938
What entities or persons were involved?
Nettie Allen Deans
To The Editor
Letter to Editor Details
Author
Nettie Allen Deans
Recipient
To The Editor
Main Argument
the communion service at plank chapel was conducted in a deeply spiritual and inclusive manner, prioritizing youth participation, making it a beautiful and proper event that warmed the writer's heart.
Notable Details
Plank Chapel's Long History And Attention To Youth
Youth Groups March To Reserved Seats
Order Of Communicants: Primary/Junior, Intermediates/Seniors, Young People's, Then Adults/Visitors
Rev. J. A. Martin Led The Service
Altar Full Each Time Youth Invited