Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-03-08
Wood County s. s. Convention.

I'D. JOURNAL: We had the pleasure of Al
tending the Wood County Sabbath School Con.
yention, held Il: Weston, March 5lh and 9th, and
we feel free 10 say that ii was one ofthe most in
teresting of the kind we haye ever attended, I,
reminded Us very much Of an old-fashioped
Methodist class meeting, where thoughts were
exchanged, instruction given and word OF excl
tation for deeper work of grace 10 all Chris.
tian hearts. for without it We can never be sue.
ce's'ul 8. 8. workers.
the following programme was carried out
| with great interest to all in attendance:
TUESDAY, 10 A. M.-Devoiional Exercise, con-
Quoted by Rev. John vetter.
1880 A. M.-The Superintendent, his duties,
qualifications and extent Of his authority, was
opened in very pleasant and happy manner by
Rov. J. E. Vance. Five minute speeches wers
then made on the subject by many Of tho persons
present
1:30 p. M.-WhHt is the design Of the s. s
was taken up and discussed in a very brief and
comprehensive manner, by ReY. J.H Wilson. OF
Perrysburg.
2:3eP p. M.-Adlrcss to the teachers By Rev.
Mf. Chdaw, of Cincinnati. This brother Ger.
tainly tarried at Jerusalem until he had been in
duSd with the Holy Ghost from on high. His
words Of instruction came from the heart and
reached tho hearts of all present.
r. M.-Children meeting. The house long
oetOrc the hour had arrived, was filled TO over
flo wing. It seemed to US that this good brother
Chidlaw was near heayenfrom the tear that stnls
down his funowed cheek when he arose, sur
rounded b.; children with little eyes sparkling
like dia nonds with mouth and ears open to 10.
ceve food and instruction.
Wednesday, 8 A. NJ Was the time appointed
for Bro. Chidlaw to give the Convention an idea
bow to teach lesson with profit to all in the
class or school. The lesson selected was John,
lat chapter, and the first 10 verses This exer-
cise was one Of great interest to the Convention.
A.M.-.DevotionAl eIerciscs,wsre conducted
by Rev. Mr.. Graham Of Weston.
$50 A. M.-HIow can the 8. s. bo made at.
tr"ctive without loss OF spiritual power, w,S
opened IN M able and instructive manner by
Rev T. n. N.Barkdull.
1880 A. M.-BlackboArd exercise was con-
ducted by Rev. J. II. Wilson in manner peou-
liar to this brother, (Johnny Smith Was a Dun
Smith.
1880 P. M.-Bro. Chidaw addressed the chill.
dren in an able anil instructive manner, referring
to the Reform School Of Oio, situated near L,n-
caster.
2:30 p. M.-The question. "Wherc shall we
hold our next Convention" was taken up aud
PerrysburR was unanimously selected.
3P. M.-Whli is the duty II Church members
10 the S. S., and how can their hearty co-cper-
alton be secured, was opened in a telling man
ner by Rev. G.. A. Adams. Of Perysburg.
7P. M.-was The time appointed for the In
s.alation ofthe Rev. Nj. Trimblc as Pastor of
the Presbyterian Church of Weston. We feel
like cpngratulsling the people for having pro.
cured The services ola man like Bro. Trimble-
full Of Holy Ghost religion, with spirit like his
Master.
by PRAYER Is, Mr.. Editor, that we may 10
blessed with many such conventions as we en-.
joyed at Weston. May we, as s. =. workers,
20 forth and labor more earnestly for the ad.
EAncement Of the 3. 4. cause in Wood couaiy
aRd ths day viii not be far distant when sho
wih sank among the first In this glorious cause
She taSthe intelect--let US have the power.
Yours Truly, 4.
fssEyssrao, Mares :, lsT:.