The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-09-01

ieiIf Sanp is situated in beautiful
grove near Shermansdale, Percy county,
ia. Commenced August 14th, 1874 The
people are gathering on the ground and
are busy arranging matters for the COM
forts and convenience of themselves and
their friends.
At z. NJ, we assembled for the first for
worship, Rev. G. W. Lightner preached a
very practical sermon from John 15-5.
followed by Rev. James Smiley, of the p.
M. Church.
Saturday 10Th, at 8 A. NJ, we gathered
in the altar for prayer and experience.
opened by Rev. d. r. Burkholder, this
first meeting in the altar was accompanied
by manifestation of Gods appreciation.
hearts began to blend together, tears of
joy ran down, while praise assembled to the
most high.
At 10 A. NJ, Rev. ]. Garman preached
from Psalm 1917, followed by Rev. j. r.
Hutchinson.
At u P. NJ, the children were gather
cred into the altar for children's meeting,
and were addressed by Revs. Smiley and
Lightner. At % P. M, Rev. John Smiley
preached from Psalm 1915, followed by
Rev. d. r. Burkholder. At 6P. NJ, we
again assembled in the altar for prayer and
experience meeting, opened by Rev. G.. w.
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stand, by Rev. j. r. Hutchinson, text,
Luke 15-T.
Sunday 10th, this morning nature smiles
with glowing sun, the air bracing and
hearts cheerful. Soon the beautiful grove
was all alive with people. At A. M, we
gathered in the altar for prayer and expe-
rienco meeting, opened by Rev. d. r. Burk-
holder. At 10 A. NJ, Rev. w. B. Raber
preached an able sermon to large con-
gregation, from Romans 3-142, followed by
Rev. G. W. Lightner. Notwithstanding
the large concourse of people, there was moth
ing to interrupt order and harmony, except
few Sabbath breakers who would have
pitched their tents of traffic on the ground
leased by the camp meeting committee.
But on being met by the managers, with
drew beyond our limits. At II p. NJ, the
children assembled again for children's
meeting, many glowing faces and loving
hearts eagerly listened to the addresses Of
Revs. John Smiley and w. B. Raber. At
% p. NJ, Rev. A, Tripner preached to a
large congregation, from 1st Peter Cd,
followed by Rev. w. B. Raber. Att p.
M, we again assembled in the altar for
prayer and experience meeting, opened by
Rev. T. Huston, conducted by d. b. Burk-
holder, many participated in speaking for
who gave God the glory until the leafy
grove echoed the Makers praise. ASP.
M, Rev. g. w. Lightner preached stir
ring sermon from Luke 14-17, at the close
he gave an invitation to sinners to come to
the altar to be prayed for, one came, while
many felt that they should come and seek
salvation. During this day many realized
that it was no vain thing to wait upon the
Lord, they renewed their strength and
mounted up as upon eagle wings, and
hope they will with unwearied patience run
the race. Thus ended to us a high day in
Israel.
Monday 18th, this morning compared
with yesterday, seems lonely. At A. NJ,
we gathered in the altar for prayer and ex-
perience meeting, opened by A. Tripner.
At 10 A. NJ, Rev. T. Huston, the Oldest
Preacher in the Penna. conference gave us
q short discourse, followed by Raber. At
II P. NJ, Children's meeting, addressed by
Eslinger, of Dillsburg, York county, Pa.
AT % preaching from the stand by Rev. j.
Garman, who preached from Matthew 49,
2 to 8, followed by Rev. G.. Bingham. At
Q P. M, prayer and experience meeting,
opened by Rev. Blain. After few fervent
prayers were offered up, many gave testi-
mony of Gods power to save. Again the
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return we gave God the Glory. At g p. M.
Rev. w. A Mickey preached a stirring
sermon from Matthew 24-1 to z, after
which he invited sinners to the altar for
prayer, three came, one found peace by
trusting in Jesus
Tuesday 18th, at A. NJ, prayer and ex-
perience meeting, opened by Rev. G. Bing-
ham. At the same time, at an other place
quarterly conference held its session. At
10 A. NJ, we assembled for communion
services. Rev. ]. G. Weidler preached
from 1st Thess. 5-6, followed by Raber.
After which many participated in COM
memorating the suffering and death of our
Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. At IL p.
NJ, Childen's meeting, addressed by Revs.
Mickey and Weidler. At % p. NJ, Cen
tenary address by Rev. W.B. Raber, who
spoke of the origin of the Church, of the
United Brethren in Christ, and of its COM
parson with other orthodox Churches and
its peculiarities. After which the ordinance
of Baptism was administered to ten adults
and one infant, and four by immersion
rest by sprinkling. At 8 p. NJ, preaching
from stand by Rev. G. Bingham, from 1st
Samuel $50, again he invited sinners to
come to the altar for prayer, two penitents,
and glorious time Of reviving among the
members, they sang, they prayed and they
shouted until a late hour at night to God
be all the praise
Wednesday 10th, at A. NJ, we met for
prayer and experience meeting, opened by
w. Wallace. AT 10 A. NJ, Rev. ]. X.
Hutchinson preached from Luke 1871,
by Lightner At II children's
meeting addressed by Revs. Hutchinson and
Burkholder. 1t was solemn scene TO see
the children part, probably to meet no more
on earth. (But whether they meet on earth
or not,) If they obey the instructions given
by the different ministers, they will NEE {
in heaven, whore parting will be no more.
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