Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-12-20
THIRD DISTRICT s. S. CONVENTION.
Proceedings of the 18th Annual Convention
of the Third District s. s. AssOciatiO, Held
at the M. Il. Church In this City, Dec II,
Is and 10, 1878.

Proceedings of the 18th Annual Convention
of the Third District s. S. AssociatiO, Held
at the M. Il. Church In this City, Dec. 1 Z,
1S and 10, 1875.
LNoTE.-Our reporter was unable to
be present at the Convention until We'd
nesday morning, Dec. 1S-ED.
WEDNESDAY MORNING.
Opened at 8 o'clock by singing, Ho-
ly Spirit, Faithful Guide
Mrs. Brainard, of Brainard Station
was then introduced, who led in prayer
and took charge of the first hours serv-
ices, which consisted of singing, scrip
ture reading and short prayers by vari-
Gus brethren and sisters.
Song, Come Holy Spirit, Heavenly
Dove"
Our District; its Past and Present,
was the subject for few practical and
interesting remarks by Bro. Holmes
Secretary of the Association.
Song, Let the Lower Lights be Burn
ing"
Bro. Robert Grant, of McGregor, then
addressed the Convention, upon the OBJ
jects of the Association, the work it
had already accomplished, and how it
came to be organized Bro. Grant, in
the course of his remarks had occasion
to refer to reports which he said were
prevalent in some parts of the District
that all representatives in the Legisla-
ture from Buchanan county, and all the
county officials were men who believed
not in Christ nor Bible teachings. He
had further heard it reported that a
man, to obtain office, had to disavow
such belief.
Song, "The Light of the World is
Jesus"
Bro. Rebman, of Dubuque, then made
few remarks upon the objects of the
Association.
Song, I Hear Thy Welcome Voice. y
A few interesting remarks by Bro. 5.
w. Cole, of Cedar Rapids, were then
listened to.
Solo, by Bro Ward, of Strawberry
Point, "What are You Going to Do,
Brother"
Five minutes of silent prayer then
followed, after which short prayers
from different brethren. Then follow
ed the report of the condition of the
counties of the district, to-wit: ALBANIA
kee, by ----, was reported well
organized in some parts, and poorly in
others. Hope to extend our labors in
the spring.
Buchanan was reported by brethren
from different parts of the county, to be
doing some good work for the cause, es-
pecially Madison and Buffalo town
ships, which were well organized.
Clayton was reported by Bros. Ward,
of Strawberry Point, and Grant, Of Nc
Gregor, to be excellently well organized
throughout, and holding yearly conven-
tions with great benefit.
Delaware was reported by Bro. Barr,
of Edgewood, to be in about the same
condition as Clayton.
Fayette was reported by the Secreta-
ry, Bro Holmes, of West Union, to be
in fine condition, with an Association
in every township, and a strong county
Association. This is probably the best
organized county in the District.
Dubuque was reported by Bros Reb-
man and Burnell. With the exception
of Dubuque city, the county is not very
we'll organized. Had found 1t very DIFF
fcult work in organizing the county, but
hoped to make more progress soon. Re
ported Dubuque city well organized,
owing to the help of the Y. NJ c. A.
Winneshiek was reported by Bro.
Manning, of Burr Oak AS far as he
knew the county was well organized
and doing good work. Held conventions
yearly. which were yearly attended, and
very enthusiastic.
Song, Sun Of My Soul
The study and use of the Bible was
opened, in the absence of Bro. Burrell,
by Bro. Hart, of Waukon, and elected
general discussion from the delegates,
the majority Of whom seemed to favor
the plan of studying and teaching the
Bible with the help of lesson papers,
object lessons, etc.
How can we engage more Laymen
in active Christian Work y Discussion
opened by Bro. Lyman, and evoked gen
eral discussion The majority seemed
to favor the idea that the pastors did
not use enough influence and energy in
rousing the activity Of the laymen.
Song, Work for the Nights Coming"
Doxology and benediction
Adjourned until 2 o'clock p. NJ.
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
Association convened at 2 o'clock.
Song, . am praying for you
Prayer was lead by Bro. Jones, of
Colesburgh, topic, Our Dependence"
and was followed by several brothers
and sisters with short prayers.
Song, " Whosoever Will"
" Song. and Bible Service" by Bro J..
F. Merry, of Manchester
A half hour of earnest talk, in which
were mingled, song, scripture, and
prayer.
Solo, "Why Do You Wait" by Bro
Merry This was sung from Gospel
Hymns No. 3. and is a beautiful song,
and its rendering by Capt. Merry, was
one of the finest things of the session.
The power of Gospel Songs, was then
discussed by the brethren, and some
lasting impressions made.
The Use and Abuse of S. S. Helps
This subject probably received more at
tention from the convention than any
other, and the general opinion seemed
to prevail that the helps such as les
son papers, object lessons, blackboard
ovorcicoe ntc vnra the host means ia