The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-10-04
WORKERS IN THE CHURCHES
Societies of Christian Endeavor Consider
Their Plans for the Future.
Addresses, Business and Short Talks That Oc-
cupied the Last Day Of the State Convention
other Matters of Religious Interest.

There was a good attendance yesterday at the
second DAYS session OF the Y. P. c. K. In Y
II. c. A. Hall In the morning the various CON-
mittees met and prepared their reports. which
we're to be submitted at the afternoon session.
When the convention was called to order. fifteen
minutes were spent in devotional exercises,
conducted by Miss Emily Orr. of Evansville.
Rev. c. Fl. Rogers. of Michigan City, then de-
liversd an address on ''The Religious Element
as an Essential in Christian Endsavor Work.
saying that the great central point Of all their
labors-that of eonsecrating ones self to God
must not be overlooked in performing the
manifold duties depending upon the mem
bers Of the s~oeisties. The national
secretary, George ". Ward, of Boston.
Was on the programme for the next address, but
. telegram was received announcing that he
was sick. The convention Immediately voted
to send . response, conveying the regrets OF the
delegates. and stating that they would pray for
his recovery. The Rev. r. V. Hunter then
spoke of "Tbs Element of Obligation" Rev. g.
L. McNutt followed with q talk upon Definite
Duties and said it was a splendid feature of
the Y. +. S. c. L. thst q definite duty was al
ways assigned 20 every member. so
one always had something to do. Yonng
pcODt6 " tuo uEE ~ a.
present time were frequently not 20 blame for
doing so little. The preachers and elder members
continually urged them to do something, but
failed To tell them now 20 DO 1T
Miss Laura Stocks. of Evansville. said q 'look-
ont committee should be composed of persons
who possessed sympathy, tact and industry. She
dividing the list OF committees
mp 30 IS TO give each one q personal reepon-
sibility. Prof. NJ. A. Breed, Of this city. said
the young peoples prayer should be for young
people and by young people. 1t should be rev
erentialiy informal" Reverence should az all
times he cultivated By the young. The prayer
meeting committee should be watchful OF the
individual members Of the society. seeing that
each performed a proper amount OF work. Miss
Anna II. Stanf-Id. of South Bend, in speaking
of the Social COMMITTEES" IN each society, said it
ought to De composed Of persons WHO were good
natured and happy, and these alone should be
eligible for Office. TIE entertainments were by
no means the most important duty devolvirg
upon the social committee, and suggested that
II should frequently confer in regard 20 ITS work
with the pastor OF the church, and should work
In unison with tho calling committee.
Two-minute reports were then received from
the various societies IN the State. aud these in
dieated that the number IS more than a hundred
The opening of the question-box was postponed
until afternoon. When that session began Miss
Julia Meies. OF Romney, addressed the conven-
ton On the "Nseds of the Country Church" and
Michael Smither, Of Butler University, spoke on
the Needs of the City Church Secretary f.
the method of winning Souls" lie said these
societies had the power of aggrs-
eating and focalizing the abilities Of
the individual members. Regarding the
qualities necessary 90 the individuals
he spoke first Of the union with God. In order
to win Others, one must have been won himself.
Second, there must be the use OF the Bible,
and. thirdly, the individual must be used ty the
Holy Spirit. lie quoted from Peter to show
some of the qualities n~eeded-faith, 10 which
should be added virtue. which means boldness.
and to boldness should be added zeal, and to
zeal, knowledge. and to knowledge. tact. The
best tact, be said, was contact lie also spoke
of perseverance, as a splendid quality.
Rev. George A. Little, of Muncie, offered o
few suggestions on the Development OF Chris
tisn Character" He called attention TO the fact
that nature was continually requiring develop
ment The human body required more flourish
ment than was simply necessary 10 supply the
wastes OF the human anatomy, else there would
be no growth The same thing was true OF the
vegetable kingdom. And so with the character
OF the young-they would grow in some direc-
t.c1. snd 10 behooveI Christian workers TO make
this development q healthy and not q vicious
one. Christians did not always know the best
way TO conduct this development. jus, as they
would not know how TO develop a frui:
farm. In the latter cass the best guide
would be the experience CT some
experienced fruit-Rrowsr, and so for
the young Christian the best guide would
be the experience of successful Christian WORK
ers- Otbe- plans were the study Of the Bible
and the character of great Christians. At all
times prayer was necessary. Prayer WAS the
Christians vital breath and the souls sincere
desire
Rev. Solomon c. Dicksy. OF Monticello, spoke
OF Training Workers in and for the Church"
He thought that the success OF the Y. p. :. G.
T.. depended upon the emphasis which attached
to the local church. IL it should endeRvor to
set independent OF the church he would with
draw his allegiance to the organization. There
we're some directions in particular IN which
young workers should be trained. First. they
should Do students OF the word. They must
also be capable and willing 70 do
personal work. Again, they must have
. heart and purse open TO missionary
and benevolent work; and last. thew must be
thoughtful OF the pcer and the sick. He thought
that the reason so many church members were
poor workers was because they had NOT enlisted
early enough. He cautioned the societies
against the presence of ambitious and vain per-
sons, and especially against ~electing such 20 Of
fee. He had found that church members could
generally be divided into two eIasses-grumblers
aud workess-snd that the grumblers never
worked, and the workers never grumbled. He
recommended a visitation mmi ia every
society, who should call on the sick and poor;
frequent conferences between the heads OF all
the committees, and the circulation at all times
OF good literature.
the various committees were then called upon
TO submit their reports. That OF the
on resolutions was first presented. II pledged
toe support of the society TO the church. to mis-
sionary work, total abstinence. and labor in be-
half Of the cause o: temperance. The commit.
tee on papers and finance also reported. The
expenses of the convention had been about $50,
but IL was recommended that 800 be raised be-
fore the conseBtion adjourned. The chairman
OF the committee, Rev. G. l.. McNutt, predicted
that there would be 500 societies of Christian
Endeavor next year. the next committee was
that on nominations, VINO reported In favor OF
re-electing as permanent officers for the ensuing
year the temporary officers appointed at the
Jnly meeting. These officer rs are:
President-Rev. J. C. Cromer. OF Fort wayne.
f3ce-President-Mr. James Muller, OF Evansville.
Secretary-Ilss Bette Wishard, of indianapolis
Treasurer-Rev. g. L. McNuit, of Indianapolis.
These reports were adopted and
President Cromer, aftsr thanking the conven-
ton for the honor, suggested that some action
be taken regarding a constitution. Upon motion
n was decided TO ADOPT the constitution Of the
national society for the ensuing year.
After receiving invitations to meet next year
10 Evansville, and also Michigan City, the con-
vention adjourned until evening.
A large audience attended the concluding ses-
SION OF the convention last night. 1t was marked
by some excellent music, the Y. NJ. C. A. male
quartet and Mr.. Frank Hemstreet assisting,
and by several addresses. Among those who
epots Interestingly and encouragiuely of the
work were Rev. T. B Rawles, OF Green sburg;
Rev. Dr. Whsllon, pastor of the East Washing
,ton-street Tsoernacle; Rev. Winfield Scott, OF
San Francisco. and Rev. ". f.. Sheridan,
pastor of Bisekford-street u. E. Church. this
city. These gentlemen predicted a prosperous
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