The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-08
Christian Missionary Convention.
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CRAwFoRDsv1LLE, March THE Eleventh
district Christian Church missionary conven-
ton continued its session to-day. The serm on
of Rev. Mr.. Harkins, of Greensburg, last eve
ming was an excellent one. The devotional ex-
ercses this morning were under charge of j.
w. Stroh. iof this city. The district secretary
made report as to the number of churches in
the district and the work being ACCOMPLISHED
Rev. NJ B. Mckinney, of Frankfort: j. A.
Johnston, of Darlington; and Harvey Ashley. of
Lebanon. were appointed to ascertain the act
ual number of communicates in the district and
report at the next meeting
Dr.. Navens, of Thorntown, the district treas
urer, was not present. and therefore no report
was read relating to the finances.
Rev. j. A. Johnston, the district evangelist
made his report of his labors during the months
of December, January and February. showing
satisfactory progress.
Rev. Johnston made a speech, urging upon
the convention the necessity OF doing more
missionary work among the weaker churches in
the district, and not aiming to organize so many
new churches, atleast SO long as there is room
for work among the churches now organized
He cited Putnam county example, whore
he claimed that it would be almost folly to at
therein are IN such state OF
inactivity. In that county there are
sixteen organizations. and not half of them have
regular preaching. Also, IN the four counties
north of this district there are only twelve
churches. The committee ways and means
thought differently from Mr.. Johnston, and made
a TGD0TG 8SaugGnSb
devote the months of March, April, May and
June in organizing new churches. and July and
August in thorough canvass of the district.
This report of the committee was voted down,
and Mr.. Johnston will carry on the work as he
has been doing.
mr. Montgomery, of the Central Christian.
was present, and urged the claims of the paper
upon the convention.
The proper committee reported that the next
district meeting will be held at Darlington on
June and 6.
Rev. L. FL. Jameson, of Indianapolis, favored
the congregation with several songs, which were
well received. He also made an address, and
resolution was passed that that portion of his
address referring to attendance upon the church
and the partaking of the sacrament, be placed
upon the minutes.
The district evangelist receives $1,000 per
year, payable quarterly. The sum of SOL 80 was
paid in to-day, for the purpose of carrying on
this work. from the following churches: Avery,
Pisgah. 1876; Smartsburg, 81; Bethel. So 70;
Lebanon, $13 so; Parkersburg, ST. Darlington,
ST. fredericksburg. S12. 05; Colfax, 50 %, Forest
So 20; Elizaville, SO %; Iadogs, 81. so.
A committee on programme for the next
meeting was appointed.
Mrs. Paree, of indianapolis. the State agent
of the Christian Womau'S Board of Missions was
present, aud made an address upon the work
j. B. Sdener was appointed manager of the So
cieties in this district, who contribute TO the
carrying on of the work. An address unon .'Ex-
posirory Preaching was delivered by w. L. An
derson, or Ladoga, who explained the results
likely to be obtained by this mode of preaching,
which he considered by far the best way.
Mrs. DIR. Griffith, OF this city, made an address
upon Save the Boys" which abounded in
good. solid advice vote of thanks was ten
dered the people of the city for the manner the
closed to might. after listening TO discourse de.
Iyered by Rev. L. 81. Jameson, of Indianapolis.