The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1882-05-04
STEWARDS.

Whereas, The Office OF steward is one Iull
of responsibility, and withai Of grave diff.
pleasant tasks to those who are called to
exercise its duties, and upon the faithful
performance of which much OF the useful
ness Of the'eblreh depenasi
Reaolyed, That it Is the bounden duty of
every member Of the church to respond
promptly to every financial call, and not
wait to be reminded of that duty by the
Stewards.
Resolved, That we urge upon Stewards a
diligent prosecution Of their duty. so that
the church may meet every financial obli-
cation.
MISSIONS.
Resolved, l. That the missionary spiIi it is
the Spirit OF Christ.
9. That she missionary spirit ia essential
Christian Church.
g. That the Church Of the present day is
but the fruit OF the missionary spirit Of the
past. And enjoying as we do the results Of
missionary ]abors we feel 1t to be our duty
to Christ, to ourselves, to our fellow.men to
do all in our power to send the glad tidings
10 earth's remotest bounds.
/. we recommend that Missionary Socie-
ties be formed and sustained in all our So.
cieties and Sunday Schools.
+. A. BOULWARE.
PARSONAGE.
Whereas Our Parsonage is the one house
thai represents all in our Circuit; and
whereas. we are judged favorably or unfa-
yorably according to its appearance and
means of comfort. and our standing as
first class Circuit may be affected thereby;
and, whereas, we owe 1t to our Pastor to
put him on an equal footing with the Pas
tors of other Churches; therefore,
Resolved, l. That we heartily commend
the improvements made upon our Parson-
age within and without during the past
year.
2. That as these improvements are nptyet
complete, and Other repairs arc greatly
needed, the Committee charged with the
same are hereby urged to complete the work
d. 'n' eAf'Ae'' pi''''' ]. +. K1LGoRE.
A. J. K1LGORE.
Ir was resolved that the Newberry HER
AID, Newberry News, Southern Christian
Advocate and Christian Neigbbor be re-
ques'ed 70 publish these proceedings.
The Christian Neighbor was mentioned
as a valuable paper among the "unoficials".
Then closed the proceedings OF q most in
teresting and instructive day. The Con-
vention adjourned to meet on the morrow
at 81 a. u.
SUNDAYS PROCEEDINGS.
At $50 A. n. o most excellent meeting
was held for interchange of thought in re-
ference 10 Church work. This service vas
warmly entered into and was characterized
by that earnestness and zeal which showed
that the hearts Of Gods people are alive 10
the importance of this great factor in the
lromotion OF His Kingdom in the earth.
The services were exceedingly entertaining,
and we trust much and LASTING good will
result, and We most heartily recommend
this service to all Christian people.
At II A. n. re had preaching by Rev.
R. D. Smart, on woman's work in the mis-
sionary cause, taking for his text the Sd
verse Of the 18th chapter Of St. Mark.
This was fine effort, and We wish every
Christian woman, aud man too, in the land
could have heard it.
After refreshments. a woman's meeting
was had, at which T. S. Moorman and the
Rev. A. J. Stokes, in most excellent and
beautiful style. entertained the congrega-
ton upon this most interesting and inpor-
tant theme, warming the hearts of the
people to just appreciation of woman's
true position, apd her power tor good i'll
The Church
The President announced that the next
Convention would be held, embracing the
ifth sunday in October. Place to be select
ID, of which timely notice will be given. |
4. J. STOKES, Pastor.
IF. KlLGoRE, Sec'y.