Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-03-13
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For the YorkviIIe Enquirer.
METHODIST CENTENNIAL.

TO the preachers and people Of Chester Dis:
trict, s. c. Conference: Dear Brethren and
Friends: AS you are aware this is the Cen
tenary year of organized Methodism in
America. Our church was organized at the
Conference held in Baltimore, beginning
December "a, 1884. In the same historic
city where we were organized, the Centen-
nial celebration will be observed next Christ
mas. In conformity with a plan provided
for by our General Conference, and now
being methodised and set in order, we are
expected, as an important part of the great
brotherhood, to adjust ourselves for harmo-
nious, earnest, and fruitful action. .'The
leading object of this Centenary observance,
is the spiritual improvement of our people,
by reviewing Gods signal mercies during
the hundred years of our organic life, and
by calling out in suitable monumental form
our gratitude for these blessings" Hence,
the primary thing to be looked to-, in our
preaching and prayers, and in our manner
of life, is a genuine revival in all our charg-
es and churches. Let us labor for great
awakening among sinners, the conversion OF
thousands, and the upbuilding of the church
in all her interests. 1t is expected that we
contribute our full share toward raising "if
possible, during the year 1884, the sum of
two millions of dollars, to be applied equal
ly to the cause of Education, Church Exten-
sion and Foreign Missions, save where do
nors shall give special directions to their
gifts" With due regard for "Connectionap
objects, in accordance with resolution OF
our Conference, we would stress with all
possible emphasis, the endowment of Wof-
ford College, and the needed relief for Co.
lumbia Female College.
To facilitate the special exercise of liber-
ality contemplated, and hoped for as suit
able centennial offering, and fitting eX-
preston of gratitude to God for his Won
drous goodness to US as Church, we recon-
mend and urge our preachers to clear the
way, by securing our Conference collections,
as soon as possible, and in full, by cash or
subscription. The District Committee, after
a careful and prayerful consideration of the
subject, aided by suggestions elected from
wise and practical friends of the movement,
agreed upon the following resolutions, which
we send forth to the preachers and people
of the Chester District, hoping and praying
for harmonious action, and the largest re-
suits:
Resolved, 1st. That Committee be organ
lied in each charge to consist of the pastor,
with at least one man and one woman from
each society, who shall plan and arrange for
such services as may be deemed best to fur
ther the purposes of the Centennial celebra-
ton.
2nd. That where it is impracticable to OBJ
serve the fourth Sunday in August-the day
designated by the Conference.-The 3rd Quar-
terly meeting be utilized at central place,
for each charge, under the direction of the
Presiding Elder, the pastor and his commit
tee, and such other services, at such time as
may be judged best for the cause.
3rd. That special regard shall be had to
"Children's Day." in such manner as may
be deemed by the pastor and his committee,
most promising of good results.
A. J. CAUTHEN,
J. NJ. CARLISLE, Com.
w. r. d. COUSAR,