The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1893-10-19
Y. N. c. A. CONVENTION.
The First District One Held Very
Successful.

Successful.
The first convention Of the Young
Mems Christian Association of the
Redwood Falls District, opened Fri
day evening in the Presbyterian
church. President Houck of the local
association, welcomed the visitors
and delegates to Sthe convention,
churches and homes. State Secretary
Francis responded in behalf of the
delegates. A song and praise service
was conducted by II. II. Stone, Of
Minneapolis. At eight o'clock Secre-
tary Francis spoke on Need of special
work for the salvation of the young
men," He said the reason, of the con-
vention was to stimulate young men to
more active work. The young men
were of special value because they
hold positions of responsibility on the
railroads, in the banks, in factories,
and all the walks of life. There was
an especial need of saving them be-
cause they had special temptations
end if a youth was not saved before
the age of fourteen it was very hard to
reach him afterwards. The church
and the home need the Christian
young men.
SATURDAY MORNING.
At $50 prayer and scripture exer-
else was led by VIM. Francis, followed
by Bible reading. Mr.. Francis spoke
on Personal work-why should it be
done-how to learn and do it." The
world was beginning to realize that a
great deal could be accomplished in
saving the young by personal inter-
course with them using the bible for
their guide. Training classes should
be organized SO that a thorough knowl-
edge may be gained Of the bible.
AFTERNOON.
At 2:3O a prayer and praise service
was held. Mr.. Francis conducted
Workers bible training class, taking a
topic aud showing the method used in
associations.
EVENING.
7:30 a song and promise meeting
B. A. Shuman, of Hamline. spoke on
the subject, "What can we do for the
young men of this dlstrict?" The
speaker first showed the condition oil
things in small towns, five or six com
ing to town and seeking the saloon
where their evenings were spent; or
in the country store. where rude jests
aud stories are exchanged, which tenc
to demoralize them. He spoke of the
great influence young lady coulc
have, if she set a high standard the
young man will come to it. In our so
cial circle we must make the gospel OIL
Jesus Christ attractive, pray for them
We do not half realize the power il
prayer. A hearty interest in them does
not cost much of an effort. The
Christian young men of this district
need to be banded together; in small
towns let three or four unite their eff
forts, for bible study. Then let them
attend the district convention, one
young man gets a new idea which
helps him grow in grace.
S. w. Douglas, of HamIine, ther
followed with Evangelistic address
from 18th verse of 10th chapter o.
Corinthians. He said it was necessary
for the Christian to be on the watch
against unbelief, Indifference, ane
Satan, who was always watching t.
get us off the track. There are tire,
classes of people in the world
Christians, backsliders, and those in
different to their future happiness
The backsliders, made some little mis-
take, became discouraged, forgot thei
God given duties, and GOODNESS cam
over their lives. The third class wer
without hope in God. They needed
the Light.o of the Gospel to shine il
their lives.
SUNDAY MORNING.
At 8 o'clock fellowship meetin.
was held. The usual church servic
was held at 1890, Rev. Hanscom oc
cupying the pulpit.
AFTERNOON.
Secretary Francis conducted tn
training class. At $50 B "A. Shumal
made an address to men only. TIL
room was we'll filled and all cam
away feeling that they had been great
ly helped.
The convention closed Sunday ev