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December 14, 1909
The Hawaiian Star
Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii
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Rev. Moss of First Baptist Church in Malden, Mass., uses weekly newspaper ads to invite unaffiliated residents to services and Sunday school, building one of New England's largest Protestant Sunday schools.
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Massachusetts Pastor Regularly Advertises His Sunday Services.
The Rev. Moss, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Malden, Mass., is a firm believer in newspaper advertising, and as a result he has built up one of the largest Protestant Sunday schools in New England.
Each week an advertisement is placed in one of the local papers inviting the public to attend the First Baptist Church.
The Rev. Moss, however, takes great pains to state that he is not inviting members of other congregations, but only those without any church affiliations.
A recent advertisement reads in part as follows:
"To every home in Malden with no church affiliation this invitation is sent to come and enjoy the blessing of our Sunday services tomorrow.
The pastor will preach morning and evening.
New members welcomed in the morning.
The Junior choir will resume its singing in the evening and you will want to hear it.
The Sunday school at 12:15 is the most important feature of our work.
Departments from kindergarten to adult, in which all are welcome, from the little tot of 3 to the oldest man or woman.
Organized classes for boys and girls, young men and women, and older men and women.
You will find a place and a welcome.
This invitation is for you and others. Pass it along."
The advertisements have caused widespread interest in the city of Malden.
They are changed weekly and are written by Rev. Moss.
The Rev. Moss, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Malden, Mass., is a firm believer in newspaper advertising, and as a result he has built up one of the largest Protestant Sunday schools in New England.
Each week an advertisement is placed in one of the local papers inviting the public to attend the First Baptist Church.
The Rev. Moss, however, takes great pains to state that he is not inviting members of other congregations, but only those without any church affiliations.
A recent advertisement reads in part as follows:
"To every home in Malden with no church affiliation this invitation is sent to come and enjoy the blessing of our Sunday services tomorrow.
The pastor will preach morning and evening.
New members welcomed in the morning.
The Junior choir will resume its singing in the evening and you will want to hear it.
The Sunday school at 12:15 is the most important feature of our work.
Departments from kindergarten to adult, in which all are welcome, from the little tot of 3 to the oldest man or woman.
Organized classes for boys and girls, young men and women, and older men and women.
You will find a place and a welcome.
This invitation is for you and others. Pass it along."
The advertisements have caused widespread interest in the city of Malden.
They are changed weekly and are written by Rev. Moss.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Personal Triumph
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Church Advertising
Sunday School
Rev. Moss
Malden Massachusetts
Baptist Church
What entities or persons were involved?
Rev. Moss
Where did it happen?
Malden, Mass.
Story Details
Key Persons
Rev. Moss
Location
Malden, Mass.
Story Details
The Rev. Moss, pastor of the First Baptist Church in Malden, Mass., regularly advertises his Sunday services in local newspapers to invite residents without church affiliations, resulting in one of the largest Protestant Sunday schools in New England.