The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-14

CLARK's GREEN, Sept 13
m N unusual mum Der were In attend
IAN ancs at the 8 80 devotional meet.
IN ing led by Rev. A. B. Browe, Of
Ii u Waverly.
Report of missionary committee by
Rev. James Fielding showed that
$562 80 had been expended by the
State Missionary society. on the needy
churches Of the association. The Cor
man church. of South Scranton, has
paid off Its indebtedness and has DO.
come self-supporting. This report was
followed by reports from the mission
aries in the association.
Rev. FL. Fl. Harris, of the Taylor
church, spoke of the difficulties of the
field at Taylor He rejoiced in the
fact that the difficulties had now nearly
passed away. They have built a fine
church, costing $1,000. on which there
is now only debt of $4,000. Times
have been hard, and having so many
young people. 1t is difficult to raise
very much money. The prospects are
that j. will soon become self support
ing.
Rev. Thomas Baker spoke Of his
work in the weak country churches.
Forest City church was represented by
Rev. Anderson Reynolds. He spoke Of
the needs of the field. They have O
debt of 81, 800 They need the sym
pathy and help Of the association. OF.
ferings were made to meet the needs of
the association for the feeble church.
W. H. Conand. D. D, Of Philadel-
phia. made an address in behalf Of the
State Missionary society. We need to
develop larger spirit Of conservation
and willingness to work. and give. All
members Of the churches ought to be
interested in the state work. The
Woman's Missionary societies Of the
state ought to spend some Of their
strength In their own state.
The congregation sang hymn 374
after which Rev. A. B. O'Neil, of Dun.
more, read the first chapter of Paul's
letter to the Hebrews and led in
prayer.
The doctrinal sermon was then
preached by Rev. H. H. Harris, of
Taylor. from Hebrews 1 chapter,
verse. Theme, "The Doctrine of
Christ"
First-Christ is the brightness of the
Fathers glory, nay, He is more than this,
He is the effulgence Of the Fathers glory.
Man and all material things reveal the
glory of God.
Second-Christ is the stamp of the sub
stance of God.
Third-Christ is the sustainer of all
things. Christ upholds all things. In Him
all things subsist. He upheld the world by
His power. His thought is inspiring.
Fourth-Chrlst is the cleanser Of the
world. The mission of Christ was to
cleanse the soul Of sin. He who is the
center of history will leaven the whole
world.
Fifth-Christ is the exalted Saviour.
Appointment Of committees for next
year:
On Obituaries-Rev. W. B. Grow,
Stephen A. Northrup, Colvin Joslin.
On Benevolence-Rsv Charles Embrey,
Rev. Thomas Baker, Deacon G. 9. Clay.
On Temperance--Rev 7. E. Jepson, A..
B. Clay. S. N. Calender.
On Keystone Academy - Rev. D. G..
Hughes, Rev. W. g. Partridge, George T
Bailey.
On Auditing-Dr. B. g. Beddoe, Thomas
Johns. John L. Stone.
On Digest Of Letters--Rev. j. R. Ellis,
Rev. A. B. Browne, A. g. Sisson.
On Education-Rev. w. G. Watkins,
Rev. A. B. O'Neil, James Lowry.
DR.. E. B. Palmer, Of Pnilsdai phia,
delivered thrilling address in the in-
terest Of the Home Missionary society
He spoke Of the great work done in the
south and west. Thirty-six schools
are cared for BY this society. Ono
difficulty with the great west is that
our missionaries do not have sufficient
support. This case is one that appeals
to every heart
DR.. Flippo, Of Philadelphia, spoke of
the important work done by the Bap-
tist Publication society. This soci ETY.
helps all other societies. all the money
given TO this society goes to the mis-
sionary department This is the only
national Baptist Bible society. 1t fur
nishes all needy Sunday schools with
tho word Of God. The missionaries of
this society have visited 1900, 900 fam.
lilies and have organized thousands OF
Sabbath schools.
Benediction by Rev. A. Reynolds, Of
Waverly, Pa.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The closing session convened at 2, 10
p. m. Prayer was offered by Rev. TT
Collins and Rev. T. E. Jepson. The
committee on next session. place OF
meeting and preachers reported. For
preachers. introductory sermon, Raw.
A. E. Douglas; alternate, Rev. A. B.
ONesl; doctrinal sermon, Rev. JONES
Fielding; alternate. Rev. M. J. Wat
kins; historical sketch of the Mount
Bethel church; Rev. ]. r. Ellis, Rev.
w. j. Ford. j. l.. Stone. committee.
Report of committee on the Education
society by Rev. 7. ]. Collins.
Rev. 7. ]. Collins was elected the
vice president Of the association to the
Pennsylvania State Educational soci-
ETY.. The new Baptist church at Dun
daft asked to be admitted to the asso-
citation. II was moved that the asso-
citation express ito hearty thanks to
Clark's Green church and the citizens
in the vicinity for their cordial wei.
come and bountiful hospitality, and to
the church for their efficient aid in the
devotional meetings, also to Rev. j.
Fielding for his very full reports)of the
proceedings Of our meetings for the
daily papers, aud to the city pl pers for
DuDlighl N tny same.