The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-11-11
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The convention opened late yesterday
but with enthusiasm. Rev. II. 5. Mum OF
this city lead brief devotional meeting OF
half an hour, but full of fervent mission
airy zeal.
The president, Rev. Harlan of Yelling
ton delivered u fine address full of the
spirit o: the commission, go ye into all
the world and preach the gospel to every
creature" The central thought of the
convention seems to be. the Seventh dis.
trict for Christ" The logical, eloquent.
tender address of the president met the
hearty approval of each one present.
This was followed by Bible
study, conducted by Rev. Bennett of South
Lawrence Church of Christ, Wichita TIE
subject of this interesting session was
"Our Stewardship" and was ably aud in
terestingly discussed.
A very interesting conference was then
held in which was elected thoughts on
"What Are We Here For?" from many of
the brethren and sisters present.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The convention was called to order
promptly at Up. m.
Revs. Porter, Robertson, Bennett and
- were then introduced to the conven-
ton AS newcomers to the district.
A prayer was then offered.
Devotional service WIS led by Brother
Porter aud many interesting thoughts
offered
Our Unutilized Forcess' was then the
theme of discussion opened by Brother
Robertson on 'rheir Duty to Us. followed
by Rev. w. B. Hendrix on Our Duty to
Them" The general discussion was full
of interest and participated in by several
present.
''The Attitude of the Christian Minister
toward the Saloon" WAS then ably dis
cussed by Rev. Munroe of Wichita and
was an able presentation and led to a
warm discussion full of humorous illustra-
lions and pithy remarks.
Rev Love of Wichita was present as a
visitor and took part in these exercises
ably and interestingly.
The meeting was then adjourned until
7:30 p. m.
EVENING SESSION.
The night session opened with praise
service led by Mrs. Moses Of Topeka and
was very full of interest.
"Tarry With Me-" was then sung with
deep feeling. and after n stirring prayer by
Professor Scott of Garfield university, and
a beautiful solo rendered by Miss
Nellie Mcpherson with great har.
mony, Rev H. Il. Everest deliy-
cred the address of the evening
it was full of thought and pathetic
earnestnest The theme Was 'Tbe Old
Ship of Zicn Seaward," we can give no full
L.. 4 l.,,e - T,vn Nf
good things.
Herewith is appended the program for
Fridays session. "Ths will be the last
day, the great day of the feast" You
can't afford to miss it. The preachers of
the Guy will be heartily welcomed. Ali
are invited to come and see rs.
ToDAYS' PROGRAM.
9:00-Consrcration meeting. Topic. "Soul
Winning" Jas. 5:1920. Dan. 1913.
Led by. ......J. NJ. Smoot.
9:30-U employed Preachers and Pastor
less Churches. j II. Bauzerman
10:00-Our Convention Resolves. but how
shall the resolutions have life. 80.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. W. Is. HerOd
0:3O--Discussion ted by...... C. L. Milton.
| 1O:45-Would il b IA wise eXpedient to give
some well qualified man ecclesiatic-
al supervision over the brethren OF
of the Seventh district? Did not
Paul occupy Il Similar positionS See
Cor. 11:2S.. 3. McCraw.
11:15-A Model Sunday Scnool Teachers
Meeting. .....-::.... M: Ingels;
2:O0-Devotional, Doing What We Can.
Mark AL 5 Leader ....H. c. CLARK.
2:30-Y. Z. S c f % Why IA Helpful Fac
tor in Church Work. ................
............ G. Crisman.
e. How Secure One IN Every Church?
- .Rea Woodman.