Sunday, June 2, 1901, First Church of Christ, Scientist, of Grand Island, Neb., held their opening service in their new place of worship, corner Kimball Avenue and Second Street. Two services were held, morning and evening, each being very well attended. Plants and flowers helped to beautify the new church home.
A few friends were in attendance from neighboring towns, and all present enjoyed the occasion very much. During the regular service the First Reader read a history of the church, and also letters from Messrs. Charles M. Howe of St. Joseph, Mo., and Ezra Buswell of Beatrice, Neb. The Second Reader read letters from Mr. Clarence H. Howard of St. Louis, and Mrs. Mary A. Bruce of Hastings, Neb. Hymn 182 in the Hymnal was sung as a solo by Mrs. Lou A. Glade, the children of the Sunday School joining in the chorus. Then followed the Lesson Sermon.
Dear Friends:—On this pleasant June morning with God's smile visible everywhere, we are at last sitting under our own fig-tree. It may be of interest to all here assembled to hear the history of our church since its establishment in Grand Island.
