The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-06-25
Wilmington District Notes.
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AOhihouto HhttuOuiets
The love feast at Union, Wilmington,
Friday evening, June 10Th, was ssea-
son OF refreshing from the presence of
the Lord. and OF rejoicing upon the
part OF His people. One brother do
clared that since his conversion, the
saloon no longer gets his money. but
lt went to provide food and clothing
Tor his family. Jesus was indeed sal
walton to him, both Temporarily and
spiritually. Sunday evening the 12th,
preached here to full house; held
quarterly conference Thursday even
ing the 10th, reports showing every de-
partment TO be in good condition.;
finances we'll in hand, and all bills
paid; classes having shown a good
average attendance; all OF the 80 pro.
batloners have been received Into full
membership, except 5; 2 OF these hav-
ing removed and only three dlscon-
4 tlnued.
This certainly speaks we'll for the
| spiritual oversight exercised by pas
tor and leaders. Brother Hubbard Is
master OF the situation, and leading
his people forward to certain victory.
lie has made about 400 pastoral WIS.,
lis since Conference. improvements
| in church property are contemplated
/ to the amount OF about $500.
After the conference adjourned, the
! young ladies of the Epworth League
4 invited the brethren to partake of
/ strawberries and cake. a courtesy none
OF us felt disposed to decline.
Friday. the 18th, hold love feast at
GRACE. IL was good to be there; the
religious atmosphere was invlQorat.
| lug to the soul, and all felt that the re-
/ ligion OF the Lord Jesus Christ was
no cunningly devised fable" but the
power OF God. Quarterly conference
reports showed healthy slate of AT.
fairs. improvements are contem-
plated In this handsome church, to
the amount OF about $4,000. Grace
is active and progressive along ali
lines; aud in DIR. Dobbins, the able
and genial pastor, they have leader
they can safely follow. Resolutions
expressive of qualification at tho ap.
pointment OF the presiding elder. and
extending to him n cordial welcome.
were unanimously adopted.
l preached in this church Sunday
morning, tho 18th, to large and APP
preclative congregation. As it was
Children 5 Day, the pulpit platform
was handsomely decorated with flow
ers; appropriate exercises We're held in
the afternoon, tho large auditorium
being filled with the members of the
scool and their friends, and the SER
vices Interesting and impressive.
Saturday evening, June Is, held
quarterly conference at Newark, and
preached there Sunday morning Bro.
Duhadway. the pastor, Is in high and
deserved favor as preacher, and has
the confidence and respect OF the en-
Tire community. Bro. Goldey in
whose pleasant home was so kindly
entertained. Is the uperintendent OF
the Sunday school, and puts the same
YIN and spirit into this department of
church work that he does into his
business; OF course the school Is q
success. improvements have been
made to the parsonage at a cost oil
about $40.
At2 p. IN, in company with Brother
Ezekiel Dawson, who kindly placed
himself and team at my disposal, |
started for Salem on Chrlstiana cir.
cult brother Eiswald tho pastor,
was aboat closing tho love feast when
we arrived. Hero preached to full
house. Thlsl building was erected
somewhere about 1899; has been i'm
proved several times, and now has a
pleasant and pretty audience room.
Held quarterly Conference hero,
tuesday afternoon; attendance large,
and 81 hit enthusiastic. Brother Els
wald Is having success and stands high
with his people. Re-opening services
, at ChrlsLiura are to be held next sun.
day, the Goth Bros. Hanna, Terry
and Wood will assist; and with such
corps or helpers, and a willing PEG
pie, We feel assured all requirements
will be met.
Sunday evening, after hot, dusty
ride from Salem. / arrived in New Cas-
tie, where Brother Challengers hospit
able home was opened to mo, and my
material needs amply and Willingly
supplied. Held love feast at 6 80; an(
IL was indeed feast OF good things
the tide was high and tho people TO.
! lolcinE In fun salvation, and in tht
love OF God;singlng grand and hearty
Preached nj 7,45 and Notwithstanding
Tue evening was very warm and close,
! the church was filled with eager lis
, teners.
: Brother Martlndale the pastor, de
serYedIy enjoys the fullest confidence
! Of his people, as an able teacher ant
faithful pastor; and by his earnest ant
8 spiritual preaching. he is leading then
upward, aud revealing to them higher
! Views OF tho Christian life. At tn.
quarterly conference Monday even
ing, the attendance was large, anC
proceedings harmonious. These breth
rem know what to do along all tn,
INES OF church work, and they do It,
!. Upon the adjournment Of the con
, Terence, we were cordially invited (,
ascnnd TO tho upper room; where W,
found table spread with cake, fruits
> ice-crean, etc; we were soon at work
i ana with the feast of reason and lloy
: OF sour the hour passed pleasant,
i. away. Lotts L. BAEtErT, Z. L.
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