HARTLIP PARISH MAGAZINE.

AUGUST, 1915.

Dear Friends,

Since our last issue there has passed away from our midst a parishioner of many years' standing. Of a retiring and quiet disposition, Jonathan Cornford might not be known to every one, but he was of a plain, unvarnished, honest type, whose yea was his yea, and his nay, nay; he was exactly what he appeared to be, neither more nor less; perchance too candid at times for some, and always reliable and trustworthy to a degree. His illness was of a painful nature, but his closing days and nights were much occupied in praying for the Parish, the Vicar, and the people by name. Though his sufferings were latterly intense, yet he prayed earnestly that this terrible War might speedily end.

At the request of our Archbishop special Intercession Services for the War have recently been held at certain centres, Sittingbourne being one. As the hours were not suitable, I arranged that ours should be held as usual on Wednesday, July 14, at 7.30, and fortunately secured as our special preacher the Rev. Cyril Reinold, St. Augustine's, Gillingham, Chaplain of H.M.S. "Argonaut," who preached a very earnest sermon on the privilege and duty of prayer, showing, that, as the men of old held up and supported the hands of Moses while he pleaded before God, so should the laity support and help those who plead and intercede with God to-day, and that if the answer comes not, it is because of the lack of that needful support and backing up.

It was very pleasing and encouraging to see such a good congregation at this Service on the 14th. I trust it is an indication of the growing belief in the power in Intercessory Prayer.

We had a collection in aid of our gallant Allies - the French - who are suffering the penalties of this cruel War, and it amounted to £1 12s. 7d.

A movement is on foot in the country which affects our very life as a nation. Its object is the revival of Family Prayers. The Archbishop presided at a large meeting a short time ago, in London, at which all sections of the community supported the movement.

At his Diocesan Conference on June 30 he again spoke very strongly of this sanctifying influence on

HOME life, which should be daily exercised. There are small Manuals of Family Prayer, also cards to be had suitable to the needs and circumstances of both those with more time, as also those whose hours are limited.

Should anyone desire to have particulars of such, I shall be glad to be of use to them.

As there are many claims just now on behalf of different War Funds, and several people having promised to help, we propose to hold a small Sale of Work and Tea in the Vicarage Garden during the latter part of August. Contributions of any kind will be welcome; and of course it will be open to all comers. Further particulars will be given later.

You will be receiving some leaflets on the great subject of "Thrift," in reference to the "War Loan." The Government are most anxious to receive the assistance of those with 5s. and upward, as well as the large subscribers. Therefore let all who possibly can subscribe to this Loan for our national protection and existence.

Your faithful friend and Pastor,

J. S. McMILLAN.

OFFERTORIES IN JUNE.
				£	s.	d.
June	6	-	Church Expenses	0	17	1
"	13	-	G.F.S.	0	5	6
"	13	-	Church Expenses	0	14	7
"	16	-	Belgian Food Fund (Alms Box)	0	11	0
"	20	-	Church Expenses	0	16	6
"	24	-	Belgian Food Fund (Alms Box)	0	6	0
"	27	-	Quota re Diocesan Funds	1	1	2
"	29	-	S.P.C.K.	0	1	6
"	30	-	Belgian Food Fund (Alms Box)	0	3	10

BURIAL.
July	3	-	Jonathan Cornford, aged 59 years.

CALENDAR.

7.30 p.m. on Wednesdays, War Intercession Service.

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