. Christian Century . for missionsand benevolences; its present membershipapproximates 900 and its regular attendancein the Bible School is over 600. A Congregation With Vision. Franklin Circle is now a down-townchurch. Its people are scattered over thecity. Its splendid growth in the last tenyears or more which necessitated a largerequipment is due largely to the vision ofits men, many of whom have seen otherchurches follow the tide and move a block is a mattress factory operat-ing in one of the first churches of the these men have heard the cry of thegreat down-town; they
. Christian Century . for missionsand benevolences; its present membershipapproximates 900 and its regular attendancein the Bible School is over 600. A Congregation With Vision. Franklin Circle is now a down-townchurch. Its people are scattered over thecity. Its splendid growth in the last tenyears or more which necessitated a largerequipment is due largely to the vision ofits men, many of whom have seen otherchurches follow the tide and move a block is a mattress factory operat-ing in one of the first churches of the these men have heard the cry of thegreat down-town; they have seen theiropportunity; they have given of their timeand means in an unusual way, as have thewomen, and are now glad to come long dis-tances to promote the kingdom of God inone of the most strategic centers of theSixth City. The Franklin Circle church isjust rounding out its last year in its three-quarters of a century of service, believingthat the last quarter in the century is to bethe most serviceable of OFFICERS OF FRANKLIN CIRCLE , reading from left to right: D. W. Teachout, General Supt, Miss Augusta Joy,Supt. Junior Dept. H. J. Corvell, Sec. and Treas for 35 consecutive , from left to right: S. M. Parks, Supt. Adult and Senior Depts., and architectof the building. Miss Flora McCallum, Primary Dept. Miss Ida Sieplein,Supt. Beginners Dept. J. F. Schweld, Asst. Gen. Supt. [Picture of Paul T. Cahill, Intermediate Dept., is unfortunately not included in the group.] 12 THE CHRISTIAN CENTURY January 27, 1916 New York Disciple Students toMeet at Dinner. At Columbia University and in UnionTheological Seminary there are more thana score of students representing differentcolleges of the Disciples of Christ; thesehave recently organized a Disciples purpose of the organization is largelysocial. Central church will entertain theclub at dinner on February 1. This churchhas assumed the pastoral care of thesestudents while
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