Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-20

iEg series of revival meetings, assisted by
Mr.. James Wharton, an English evangelist
The meetings have been of interest and
have resulted in about fifty conversions
Ten OF these, thus far only, have united
with the church. Most of the converts be-
ing of the families of other churches, will
naturally. go elsewhere. The pastor and
Mr. Wharton have also conducted meetings
at Howard University with success, every
evening witnessing a conversion.
Active Working Churches.
Lincoln Memorial Church has found O
worthy successor to Rev. d. W. Moore in
the person Of the present pastor. Rev. Mr.
Johnson, and under his care the church
In all its connections never was more pros
porous. The church building is in good re-
pair, the main audience room especially be-
lrg convenient, well appointed and attrac-
tive. and the other rooms comfortable and
we'll adapted to their uses. The prayer
meetings have been we'll attended, and
much religious interest has been manifest
ed. The attendance on the preaching serv-
ices has been constantly growing. and there
has not been a month since Mr.. johnson
commenced his work that one or more
souls have not been led to confess Christ,
and he reports precious personal expert
erces in leading many of his flock into the
christian life. The Sunday school has i'm
proved in efficiency. and its average at
tendance has steadily increased.
The temperance and missionary societies
anu the senior anu Junior EnOeaVOrerS nave
held regular meetings and been active in
Christian work. There has been a notice.
able growth in systematic giving, which is
not only helpful, but hopeful, as one of
the signs of real progress. The singing of
the Endeavor Society of this church is
remarkable for zeal and talent.
The Fifth Congregational Church, al
though without settled pastor since the
resignation of Rev. b. NJ. Seymour, has
maintained regular Sunday services and
full work along its regular lines. The pres
ent membership is seventy-nine. During
the past year about $500 has been raised
and expended. OF this amount 1851 was
paid for improvements in the lecture room
and to the building society. Three hundred
and fifty dollars went fer benevolences, and
the balance to the pastors salary and other
expenses. The Senior and Junior Christian
Endeavor Societies number about 1C5 OFF,
GERS teachers and pupils enrolled in the
Sunday school 23S average attendance,
1.5; additions to the school during the year,
40; contributions, S15S.96. The church.
through Deacon Jennings, requests the
prayers of the conference that the great
head of the church will speedily send them
strong ConSeCrated man as q pastor.
The Tabernacle deserves good account.
1t can be truthfully said that the Taber-
nacle is in a better condition and more
hopeful state than at any time since 1t
came into existence as Congregational
church. The present pastorate, of some
thing over three years has been longer
than any in its history, and during this
time some sixty members have been dis
missed, leaving but thirteen on the rolls
who were there when Mr.. Jones took
charge and over sixty have been added.
The result of these changes is the re-
moval of the disturbing elements and the
healing of all differences, so the present
membership of som. seventy-fve consti-
tutes a thoroughly united band Of working
Christians. loyal to their church and pas
tor. During the past year from some sixty
contributors $500 has been raised and ex-
pended, which, no doubt, represents sacri-
hce In sustaining the work of the church.
That the field is hard one, and the work
carried on under many disadvantages, there
can be no question, and the measure of
success so far is largely due to the sticking
qualities OF pastor and people in the face
of encouragement. We must remember,
though, and take heart from it. that Chris
tan character Is built up by just such I'M
toward circumstances, and that churches.
as persons, are sometimes saved by fire.
We believe that the Tabernacle has come
through the fire purified