BX 9211 .15 T33 1923 II ill ill program Betricatton Wttk tabernacle ^Presbyterian Cburcb 4 Jntrianapolte January 28 to February 4, 1923 Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2019 with funding from Princeton Theological Seminary Library https://archive.org/details/tabernaclepresbyOOtabe ri- ? »<>«■»< >«■»<> 4 ^:s PROGRAM DEDICATION WEEK Catmnacle IDtestiPtman Cfjurcf) Central Avenue and Thirty-fourth Street 'INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA January 28 -- February 4 1923 HQjyi i- h —«v^S)35 Bcbtcatton Sleek, tabernacle ^refibptertan Cburcfj •»t5f ♦- THE FIRST UNIT OF THE TABERNACLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH They helped everyone his neighbor; and everyone said to his brother, Be of good courage. So the carpenter encouraged the goldsmith, and he that smootheth with a hammer him that smote the anvil, saying, It is ready for the soldering; and he fastened it with nails that it should not be moved. —Isaiah 41-6, 7. »—o—»—o—o—o—o—o—o—o—o—»—o—o—o—o—» 1923 -«-—— BcDtcatton SiHeek, tabernacle ^regbptedan Cburcb —---<»—£♦- tabernacle ^Presbyterian Cfjurcf) Central Avenue and Thirty-fourth Street INDIANAPOLIS MINISTER J. AMBROSE DUNKEL, D. D. ASSISTANT TO THE MINISTER MISS EMMA ANDERSON OFFICE SECRETARY MISS DOROTHY FRITZ MISSIONARIES DR. AND MRS. E. C. CORT (Chieng Mai, Siam) Elders A. W. Antrim D. M. Houston Henry C. Thornton Vinson Carter Robt. Humphreys James H. Wilson Edgar H. Evans George H. Lacey Fred I. Willis W. R. Hancock Lew Nicoli H. S. Wood Linn D. Hay Wallace H. Hall Deacons T. H. Bracken V. N. Gregg W. Hathawav Simmons W. P. Billings L. A. Mansfield R. B. Wilson W. L. Bridges Oscar Matthews John Wylie Alex. Chambers Herbert E. Redding H. Edgar Zimmer B. M. Forbes E. C. Read W. W. Wiese Trustees A. A. Barnes W. J. Goodall R. R. Ragan G. H. Batchelor E. W. Johnson Thos. H. Thomson W. N. Picken E. W. Harris H. C. Thornton S. J. Kuqua Choir Samuel Lewis, Director Paul R. Matthews, Organist Mrs. Don Tullis, Soprano Floyd Chafee, Tenor Mrs. W. K. Sproule, Contralto Fred N. Morris, Bass Chorus of Thirty Voices Church Building Organization : GENERAL BUILDING COMMITTEE: Edgar H. Evans, Chairman EXECUTIVE committee: Edgar H. Evans, Chairman Vinson Carter F. I. Willis Geo. H. Batchelor Henry C. Thornton FINANCE COMMITTEE Emsley W. Johnson Warren H. Simmons A. W. Antrim E. W. Harris Geo. B. Elliott ADVISORY committee: A. A. Barnes, Chairman Mrs. J. S. Macy Miss Anna Hendricks W. N. Picken J. J. Swan EXPERT consultants: Harrison Walters John R. Curry Geo. H. Lacey ARCHITECTS : J. W. C. Corbusier R. F. Daggett BUILDER : Edward A. Wehr 1923 •<>• Metrication IHeefe, tKabernacle Prefifaptcrtan Cfjurcf) - Our beloved pastor, unceasing and untiring in the Master s work , •♦♦it -Sf* 1923 —- Bebtcafton iieek, ^Tabernacle Presbyterian Cfmrcb SUNDAY—January 28th 9:30 A. M.—Bible School Communion anb deception of jHembers 10:30 O’CLOCK J. AMBROSE DUNKEL, D. D, Minister Assisted by NEIL McPHERSON, D. D., of Springfield, Massachusetts Organ Prelude—Vision . Bibl Elevation in D Minor. Batiste Choir—The Lord Is in His Holy Temple Let All the Earth Keep Silence Doxology Invocation and the Lord’s Prayer Choir—Lord, I Have Loved the Habitation of Thy House. Torrence Baptism of Infants Hymn 327 (Congregation standing) Scripture Quartet—Jesus Said L T nto the People. Stainer Prayer Offertory Solo—Ninety-first Psalm. MacDermid Mr. Morris Reception of Members Hymn 292 (Congregation standing) Communion Service Hymn 601 (Congregation standing) Benediction Silent Prayer (Congregation seated) Organ Postlude—Marche Religieuse. Gigont 6:30 P. M.—Chi Epsilon Sigma 6:45 P. M.—Young People’s Society - 19 2 3 — •<>•£♦♦• —- Befcucatton llceb, Cabcrnaclc Presbyterian Cburcfj —■ Cbentng ^>erbtce 7:45 O’CLOCK Organ Prelude—Evening Bells. Macfarlane Largo from New World Symphony . Dvorak Nocturne . Ferrata Choir—The Lord Is in His Holy Temple Let All the Earth Keep Silence Doxology Invocation and the Lord’s Prayer * Choir—A Day in Thy Courts Is Better Than a Thousand. MacFarren Scripture Hymn 68 (Congregation standing) Prayer Offertory Solo — Open the Gates of the Temple. Knapp Mrs. Tullis Sermon by Neil McPherson, D. D., Springfield, Mass. Formal Presentation of the Building to the Trustees: The Vision of the Architects, R. F. Daggett Delivery of Keys by the Builder, Edward A. Wehr Presentation of the Structure, Building Committee, Edgar H. Evans, Chair¬ man Acceptance by the Trustees, Henry C. Thornton, President Hymn 301 (Congregation standing) Benediction Silent Prayer (Congregation seated) Organ Postlude—Postlude in D Minor. Calken For ye are the temples of the God, and they shall be my people. living God; as God has said, I will dwell in them; I will be their —II Cor. 6-16. - 19 2 3 — --—. Bebtcatton Heefe, tabernacle iPresibptenan tljurcf) -—■ MONDAY—January 29th Cttj> Community 7:00 to 8 :00 P. M.—Open House 8:00 P. M. Rev. C. H. WINDERS, D. D., Secretary of the Indianapolis Church Federation, Presiding Organ Prelude—Processional Hymn. Dubois A Dream. Brewer Minuet . Bacherine Doxology Invocation and the Lord’s Prayer Quartet—Let the Heavens Rejoice. Peace Scripture, Rev. C. P. Maas Prayer, Rev. C. E. Bacon Hymn 166 (Congregation standing) Greetings— Chamber of Commerce, Felix M. McWhirter Board of Trade, Aquilla Q. Jones Kiwanis Club, O. B. lies City of Indianapolis, James M. Ogden Tenor Solo—From the Hymn of Praise. Mendelssohn Mr. Chafee Greetings (Continued) — The State of Indiana, Governor Warren T. McCray Church Federation, Rev. Ernest N. Evans Hymn 157 (Congregation standing) Benediction, Rev. William Carson Verily I say unto you, whosoever shall not receive the kingdom as a little child, shall not enter therein. ...—„ 19 2 3 — —- JBe&ttalton lilccfe, Catmnaclc JJrcsbptenan Cfmttf) —— TUESDAY—January 30th Women’s! deception 2 to 5 P. M. A reception will be given by the women of the Church in the Assembly Room of the new building, to which all women are most cordially invited. 8:00 P. M. inaugural <9rgan Cental BY DR. CHARLES HEINROTH Director of Music, Carnegie Institute Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania PROGRAM 1 Overture to “William Tell”. Rossini 2 Evensong . Martin 3 Clock Movement . Haydn 4 Christmas . Dethier 5 A Musical Snuff Box. Liadow 6 Gesu Bambino. Yon 7 Danse Arabe, from the “Nutcracker Suite”. Tchaikozvsky 8 Fugue in D Major. Bach 9 A Song of India. Rimsky-Korsakoff 10 Ride of the Valkyries. Wagner ADMISSION BY TICKET ONLY g>ome interesting Jf eatures of tfje J2eto tabernacle Casabant <0rgan The new organ has four keyboards for the hand, in addition to the usual pedal section, making five separate sections, each of which is a separate organ in itself. Musicians will be interested in the technical details regard¬ ing these divisions. The Great Organ, which contains ten stops, each with a complete set of pipes of seventy-three notes. In this organ are the “Celestial Harp’’ and the “French Horn.” The Swell Organ, with eleven stops, each with seventy-three pipes. This section contains the “Oboe,” “Vox Humana,” “Vox Celeste” as well as other varieties of tones to make a completely balanced section. The Choir Organ, with seven stops of seventy-three pipes each, including the “Clarinet,” the “English Horn” and the “Concert Flute.” The Echo Organ, with six stops. In this organ are the “Cathedral Chimes,” “Flute Celeste,” “Vox Angelica” and another “Vox Humana.” The Vox Angelica stop produces an interesting and delicate string tone, produced by the use of two ranks of pipes. The Pedal Organ, containing eight stops. Here is the foundation of the whole instrument, without which a large part of the volume would be lacking. Each of the first four sections named is enclosed in a separate expression box which greatly increases the tone quality. The organ contains over 2,500 pipes, thirty couplers and twenty-seven pistons placed under the various keyboards, for the purpose of operating the various stops in groups or singly. The modern piston enables the organist to change his combination without taking his hands off the keys. The action of the organ is electric and it is possible to play with ease the most rapid passages. A large blowing plant in the basement, driven by an electric motor, supplies the wind for the bellows of the organ. 1923 * • Bebtcatton Heck, tabernacle Presbyterian Cburcb — WEDNESDAY—January 31st 7:45 P. M. Presbyterian i^tgfjt Rev. A. S. BUCHANAN, Moderator of Indianapolis Presbytery, Presiding Organ Prelude—Prelude and Fugue. Bach In Moonlight . Kinder Springtime . Kinder Doxology Invocation, Don D. Tullis, D. D. Quartet—Jesus Only. Rotoli Scripture, Rev. N. S. Sichterman Prayer, Edward Haines Kistler, D. D. Hymn 366 (Congregation standing) Greetings—From a Daughter Church, Rev. H. T. Graham, Westminster Church Pastors of Churches contributing to the organization of Tabernacle Church— Rev. James M. Eakins, Memorial Church Matthew F. Smith, D. D., First Church Rev. Jean S. Milner, Second Church Solo—How Lovely Are Thy Dwellings... Little Mrs. Sproule Greetings— Rhys Price Jones, D. D., of Franklin Representing churches outside of Indianapolis Rev. Robert F. McLandress Educational Superintendent of Synod of Indiana Rev. F. W. Backemeyer Superintendent of Benevolence, Synod of Indiana M. L. Haines, D. D. The Nestor of Presbyterianism in Indianapolis Hymn 345 (Congregation standing) Benediction, Rev. Thomas R. White 1923 .♦ + 2 ,----— ©cbicatton OTccb, tabernacle |Dre6hpterian Cljurdj - THURSDAY—February 1st 7:45 P. M. Cfjotr Samuel Lewis, Director Paul R. Matthews, Organist Organ Prelude — Priere a Notre Dame. Boellmayi Nuit d’ Ete . Binet Evening Song . Johnso7i Choir — The Lord Is in His Holy Temple Let All the Earth Keep Silence Doxology Invocation and the Lord’s Prayer Choir—Nature’s Anthem of Praise. Sullivan-Shepherd Scripture, Jacob Norris, D. D. Duet—Hymn of Praise. Mendelssohn Mrs. Tullis and Mr. Chafee Hymn 68 (Congregation standing) Prayer Quartet—O How Amiable Are Thy Dwellings . Eaton Fanning Address—The Silent Building of the Lord’s House, J. Ambrose Dunkel, D. D. Solo—Arise, Shine, for Thy Light Is Come . MacDermid Mr. Morris Choir With Soprano Solo—Light in Darkness. D. Cyril Jenkins Benediction Organ Establish thou the work of our hands, yea, the work of our hands, establish Thou it. <>-£+♦• - 19 2 3 *«<" —— -— Bebtcatton fUeefc, tabernacle ^regbptertan Cfjurcb ----->-&+♦ FRIDAY—February 2d 5 :00 to 7:00 P. M.-—Dinner in the Assembly Room Served by the Women of the Church 7:30 P. M. Jioung fleople^ Jjttgfjt STEWART W. HUGHES, Presiding Orchestra Recital Organ Prelude—Prelude in E Flat. Lemmens Song of Sorrow. Nevin Young People’s Chorus Prayer, Rev. M. E. Runden Hymn 369 (Congregation standing) Quartet—The Lord Is Exalted. West Responsive Reading—Selection 34, led by Rev. G. W. Allison Solo—Hear Ye (Elijah). Mendelssohn Address—Theme: The Place of Christian Education in True Culture, John VanderMeulen, D. D., President of Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky Hymn 422 (Congregation standing) Benediction SATURDAY—February 3d 2:30 P. M. Cljtlbren’g ^erbtcc MISS NELLY LOVE, Presiding Processional Organ Prelude Song—Enter Into His Gates Invocation and Lord’s Prayer Hymn 61 (Standing) Responsive Reading—Selection 37 (Psalm 100) Solo—The Sweet Story of Old Mr. Morris Scripture Prayer Hymn 82 (Standing) Sermon by J. Ambrose Dunkel, D. D. Hymn 698 (Standing) Benediction Organ 1923 Betucatton Week, ^Tabernacle ipresbptenan Cburcb •°— SUNDAY—February 4th 9:30 A. M. — Bible School Bebtcatlon ikrbtce 10:30 A. M. J. Ambrose Dunkel, D. D., Minister Organ Prelude — Allegretto from Seventh Symphony . Beethoven Choir Devotional — The Lord Is in His Holy Temple Let All the Earth Keep Silence Processional of Ministers and Officers of the Church, Reciting the Twenty-fourth Psalm Responsively, Closing With Gloria by Choir Hymn 100 (Congregation standing) Apostles’ Creed (page 22 in front of Hymnal) Quartet—Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty . Stewart Scripture: 1 Kings 8:22-53; 1 Corinthians 3:9-17 Prayer—J. Albert Rondthaler, D. D., Mooseheart, Ill. Offertory Solo—O Divine Redeemer. Gounod Mr. Chafee Presbyterian Ritual of Dedication Sermon by Lewis S. Mudge, D. D., Clerk of the Presbyterian General Assembly Choir—Te Deum in E. Dudley Buck Benediction Silent Prayer Organ Postlude—Marche Religieuse. Saint-Saens 6:30 P. M.—Chi Epsilon Sigma 6:45 P. M.—Young People’s Society He brought me to the banqueting house and his banner over me was love. 1923 - - Bebtcatton HHeefe, tabernacle “Presbyterian Cburcb - <: SUNDAY EVENING—February 4th 7:45 P. M. Organ Prelude—Praeludium. Bibl Vesper Bells. Spinney Berceuse . Dreyschock-Lemare Choir Devotional—The Lord Is in His Holy Temple Let All the Earth Keep Silence Doxology Invocation and the Lord’s Prayer Choir—L T nfold Ye Portals. Gounod Scripture Hymn 300 (Congregation standing) Prayer Quartet—0 Come Let Us Worship. Mendelssohn Offertory Solo—God Is Our Refuge. MacDermid Mr. Morris Sermon—Theme: Beauty and Holiness, Edward W. Clippinger, D. D., Decatur, Illinois Prayer Dedication of the Echo Organ A Memorial to Warren H. Simmons Given in Loving Memory By His Wife, Mrs. Warren H. Simmons and Children Miss Ruth Simmons and W. Hathaway Simmons Word of Appreciation by Judge Vinson Carter Dedicatory Organ Solo—Largo. Handel Prayer of Dedication Choir — Hallelujah. Handel Benediction Silent Prayer Organ Postlude—Processional March. Rogers INAUGURATION OF THE GREATER CHURCH WORK SUNDAY—February 11th, 11 A. M. Sermon by J. Ambrose Dunkel, D. D. Theme: The Church Foursquare 1923 — — Betricalton Heck, tabernacle tertan Cburcb -- ^tsitorical A LMOST threescore and twelve years have passed over the roofs of the Tabernacle Church. Ten beloved men have served as its pastors. Eighty-seven elders have been its counselors. Its motto has been ever: “Move toward the northern star; bring the church to the homes of the people; FOLLOW THE CHRIST.” In 1851, the services of what was then known as “The Third Presbyterian Church” were held almost in the center of the city, in Temperance Hall, a building which formerly occupied the present site of the Indianapolis News building. The membership consisted of a mere handful of Christians, ten men and eight women of the First Church, who wished to advance the cause of Presbyterianism in the growing city by forming a new church. Soon their number was increased to thirty-five. These men and women may be considered the charter members of the church. Together they shaped the ideals of Christian service, of the relations to their fellowmen, of hospitality and kindli¬ ness, which today make the Tabernacle Church dear to thousands. Three of the most prominent men of the congregation were chosen as the first elders: James Blake, Caleb Scudder and Horatio C. Newcomb. The women early organized the Women’s Mis¬ sionary Society and Ladies’ Aid, which are such helpful influences in the present church. One of their number, Mrs. Sarah T. Bolton, voiced the universal patriotism in the well-known poem, “Indiana”: “The winds of heaven never fanned, The circling sunshine never spanned, The borders of a better land, Than our own Indiana.” In 1851, the church began its northward pilgrimage when it erected its first home at the corner of Illinois and Ohio streets. At the time of its completion, in 1859, this building was considered the last and best expression of church architecture in the city. Many interesting events made the building notable. In 1860, it was chosen by the General As¬ sembly of the “old school” Presbyterians as their meeting place. Later, at a Y. M. C. A. convention, it is said that the great evangelists, Dwight L. Moody and Ira D. Sankey, formed the friendship which resulted in the memorable partnership. The following ministers served the church: Rev. David Stevenson, Rev. George C. Heckman, Rev. Robert Sloss, Rev. G. W. F. Birch, Rev. H. M. Morey, and the Rev. Francis L. Patton, later presi¬ dent of Princeton Seminary. Times changed and again the church felt that the need of expansion was imperative and again it moved northward—to the homes of its people. A reorganization was effected along popular and liberal lines and ninety-eight members were added from other churches. The name was changed to “The Tabernacle Church” and Dr. J. Albert Rondthaler was chosen to be the first pastor. Under his leadership, an attractive, home-like building was erected at the corner of Meridian and Eleventh (then called Second) streets, and in 1889 a chapel was added which was arranged to accommodate the Sunday School and other organizations. Dr. Rondthaler was succeeded by four beloved pastors: J. Cumming Smith, Neil McPherson, E. W. Clippinger, and the present noble leader—J. Ambrose Dunkel. Forty years of consecrated Christian service, of influence for good in the community, of blessed companionship with their people, have been the gift of these men to Indianapolis. During this period the church was active in all forms of Christian work. The Sunday School was a great power for good in the locality, and many forms of church and philanthropic work were generously and efficiently supported by both men and women. Out of this abundant Christian life grew five city missions, three of which have become strong churches: The Westminster Church, formerly the East Washington Street Church. The West Washington Street Presbyterian Church. The Mt. Jackson Methodist Church. The Alvord Street Mission. The North Senate Avenue Mission. 1923 - Hktucation (Hkdc tabernacle jpresbpterian Cburcb <>■«»<>■ •<>—n++- The Church may well be proud of those fruitful years of its history. The workers were too numerous to mention here but their names are not forgotten. They are inscribed in the book of re¬ membrance. Two groups of men are too significant to pass over—the first trustees and the first board of elders. The board of trustees included such well-known names as Gov. Conrad Baker, Franklin Landers, L. W. Fletcher, Augustus Kiefer, Wm. FI. Hubbard, H. H. Lee, Horace L. Watson, and Charles E. Dark. The elders were Charles N. Todd, Vinson Carter, William O. Anderson, M. V. McGilliard, Silas T. Bowen, John F. Wallick, Harmon H. Fulton, and George W. Crane. Only two of the first board of elders are living today: Mr. McGilliard, at present a member of the First Presbyterian Church, and Judge Carter, a member of the Tabernacle board of elders after forty years of continuous service. But a third time the leaders of the church realized that a new home was needed, and again it followed the northern star. Business houses crowded it on all sides at Eleventh street and its people had gradually deserted the old neighborhood. In 1919, a spacious well-wooded lot was purchased at the corner of Thirty-fourth street and Central avenue; a temporary building was erected; and plans for a community church, which, it was hoped, could not be outgrown, were placed before the people. The movement met with such generous and general support, both in gifts and increased membership, that the work of the builders was begun almost immediately. This week we dedicate the first section of that Greater Tabernacle. It is already hallowed by the prayers of which it is the fulfillment and the sacrifices which have made it possible. More beau¬ tiful and more adequately expressing the ideals which we profess than any of our former buildings, it is both a beautiful monument to our cherished past and a pledge of a still more glorious future. Truly “strength and beauty are in His Sanctuary.” Closing Prayer of Solomon: Now, my God, let, I beseech Thee, Thine eyes be open and let Thine ears be attentive unto the prayer that is made in this place. Now, therefore, arise, O Lord God, unto Thine resting place, Thou and the ark of Thy strength; let thy priests, O Lord God, be clothed with salvation and let Thy saints rejoice in goodness. —II Chronicles 40-41. 19 2 3 -•— BX9211.I5 T33 1923 a Tabernacle Presbyterian Church (Indianapolis, IN.) Tabernacle Presbyterian Church : program dedication week.