The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-11-18
BAPTIST YOUNG PEOPLE.
THEY WILL MEET IN CONVENTION
HERE THIS WEEK,
A Large Mum Der of Delegates nre Expected
and an Interesting Program Has
Been Arranged.

On next Thursday afternoon at o'clock.
in the First Baptist church of this city,
Dr. w. W. Landrum viii call to ordSr
the second annual convention OF the
Baptist Young Peoples Union OF VIZ
This organization was effected at Roa-
noke November II, 1888, ana since that
time has grown very rapidly, beginning
with a membership Of sol ana increasing
to 1850 in a period of twelve months.
A large number Of delegates from va
rious parts Of the state are eXpecleu
to be present. Reduced rates prevail OH
the railroads, and those IN attendanee
will be entertained by the Baptlsts Oh
Richmond.
For several weeks the young people Of
the Baptist churches OF the city have
been buSily preparing for the gathering.
MIR. a. ". Patterson has charge OF the
arrangements, and he is ably assisted by
b. NJ Hartman, chairman of the Music
Committee; Mr.. Henry w. Cottreit CHAIR
man of the Committee on Entertainment,
and Mr.. T.. G.. Brocey, of the reception
Committee.
THE MUSIC.
The music will be under the direction
of MIR. Walter c. Mercer, supported by a
trained choir Of $50 voices. The Baptlst
Young People Of this city VIII meet WIN
the choir this afternoon at 4 O'Clock al
the Second Baptist church, and unite
with them in a song service, using me
hymns selected for the convention by
MI. samuel Il. w OOuIln
tn. PROGRAMME.
Thursday-Afternoon Session. o'clock
Praise service, conducted by James G..
Harwood, Richmond.
4I5-Address OF welcome, Rev. George
Cooper y. D., Richmond. Response
4.50-Roll-caH of unions. Reports W..
5-"What Practical Service, Can we
Now Render our Churches paper by
A. W. Patterson, Richmond.
5.2O-Busness, committee appointments
5:30-"Essential Committees and Their
Methods of Work." paper by A. A. john
son. Roanoke.
5,55-QuestiOn-
7hursdsy-Evening Session.. Garland
Pollard. Richmond, presiding. -.
45-Prayer and praise service, conduct-
ed by ii. NJ. F'ugate, Richmond,
S-"What the b. Y. 7. Y. Movement
Means to the Denomination" Rev. l.. D.
H $l5s%hpe 1a5a5iU' Work." Rev. L. C.
Friday A. MNConsecration service.
conducted by Rev. }. ". Daueherty'
Richmond
"Our individuality Before God by }. }.
Hurt, Richmond
l0:1j-Election of officers.
l0:35-"The Attitude Of the Young Peo-
pie in Our Churches Toward the OIder
lO:55-"Our Prayer meningitis Charac-
teristics and How TO Conduct IT" paper
by Rev. J. +. Love, SUFFOLK. .,-,.
LI5-"A Model Symposium and social,
paper by Rev. II. n. Quisenberry, Berk-
ll:D-"Toronto Echoes and Baltimore,
49," address by Rev. j. j. Hail, d. d.
Norfolk.
Methods and Future OF Our state Work.
I2:3e-"The UNCONVENTIONAL Press and
Its Part in Our Work, address by Rev.
X. II; Pitt j. d., Richmond. pr.vor
Friday-Afternoon Session.-4-PrayeF
and praise service, conducted by George
4I58"The c. c. c. Ciass-Its Ideals
aud Methods. Join U.s." paper by W. II.
4:a0~"Go; Let Go; Help Cor mission
AIRY address, by Rev. f. c. Mcconnell.
FIl-"Daily Feeding on Gods Word"
. ess by Rev. W l.. Wright, D. D.,
5:io"Reports Of committees. &c.
Friday-Evening Session.. Calvin
Moss, Lynchburg. presiding.
7:677PrayeTr and praise i service; con con
SH"Christian Cuiture-A Distinctive
Feature Of the B. Y. p w. Rev. f. b.
Among i the Young 5Snvs People" Rev ". W
Landrum, ID. D., Richmond.
S:50-"Unused Forces In Our Churches,
Rev. II. w. Battle, d. D., Petersburg
Adjournment.
THE OBJECTS OF THE ORGANIZATION.
The objects Of the organization are the
increased spirituality of the Baptist
Young People, their stimulation In Chris
tian service. their edlication In Scrip
tural knowledge. their instruction in Bap-
t.st doctrine and history, and their enlist
ment In all missionary activities through
existing denomination organizations.
THE OFFICERS.
The officers are T.. NJ. Long, president;
Vice Presidents, Or. w. w. Landrum,
j. g. Toms. ]. c. Moss Secretary, j.
Garland Pollard; Treasurer. 4. 4; John
son; board OF managers. X. II. Walthall.
j. Willie Wills and Rev. w. p. Hines
Rev. +. c. Mcconnell, ID. D.. of Lynch
burg, one of the ablest Baptist ministers
in this State, will speak on Friday after
noon.
Rev. l.. ID. Henson, who Is 10 address
.De convention on Friday night. Is presi-
dent of the board Of managers OF the
international Il. Y, =. U.
Rev. l.. g. Broughton, Of Roanoke is
a speaker of great power. and his address
on Personal Work" has become noted.
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