The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1895-06-28
Mass Meeting of the Christian
Churches Of Holt County, Mo.

A spirited and profitable meeting was
held 10 Forest City, Mo-, June 4-26.
Delegations FROM every Christian church
in Holt county were present and took
some part. Tne session opened on
Monday evening with prayer aud song
service, led by Bro. f. Mcfarland, and
closed with convention sermon 10y
Elder j. X. Reid, OF Craig.
The forenoon session on Tuesday
began at 10 o'clock with the Offering OF
prayer, the minSling of voices 10 praises
to God, led by rather A. Hardman, OF
New Point.
The enrolment and organizations
show the following facts: The Chris
tian churches of Holt county number ii
with membership of 1891 souls; from
June, Yi, To June. 80, the membership
has increased 433: the Sunday school
scholars enrolled, 1862; Senior Christian
Eudeavor societies 9. with member
shin of 3Ol; Junior Christian Endeavor
30 .ieties ), with membership Of about
H.: this denomination has churches In
every town Of Holt county except
Forbes. and they are confident Ut IA firm
" established church at that point be-
fore the next convention.
A very good report was given by e. Il.
Stout, district evangelist, who seems to
be a thoroughly consecrated worker Tor
| Christ.
II, T.. Davis, state Sunday school
evangelist, gave several excellent talks
To the people. He gave seven strong
points necessary for the thoroughly sue
cessful teacher, viz: Variety, adap'a
ton, definiteuess, eystem, cooperation,
illustration, love, particularly enlareIng
| upon the last, as the key to all success
ful work.
Bro. C. NJ. Chiffon, II Maryville. gave
one Of the finest talks on foreign mis-
sions ever delivered 10 this county.
Would that all our people had heard it!
]. w. Boulton. OF Tarkio, gave fine
discourse Tuesday night.
The praise Service on Wednesday
morning, led ty Elder NJ. Mcfarland,
was indeed a feast for the soul. 4 half
hour devoted to Y. p. S. c. E. parlia-
meut, led by Sister Alice Jasper, was
thoroughly enjoyed. G. Z. was taken to
mean several things, viz: Christian
education, enthusiasm, entertainment,
economy; each division being discussed
by the audience at large. Bro. E. Nc
Farland gave an able and earnest expo
sition OF the c. E. pledge. e. W. Muir
ply spoke with great vim and directness
| on Christian enthusiasm.
| At the close OF this conference j. NJ.
Duunlng, of Maitland, closed the morn
ing session with an able sermon.
| The last afternoon Of this grand con.
yent,on opened with singing, praying
and praising God with happy heart and
voice, every one Of that large audience
| giving a verse Of scripture as. zone means
OF showing their gratitude to God.
The G. w. b. NJ, conducted by Mrs.
NJ. B. Downey, OF Mound City, was made
very interesting by several sisters read
ing letters from devoted women OF the
e. w. B. NJ. Christian Women's Board
of Missions.)
The committee on time and place was
next reported. The Lord willing. the
next mass meeting OF the church will be
held in Bigelow the first Tuesday and
Wednesday after the third Lords day in
the month OF next May.
Sister Preston sang in a clear, charm
ing manner that impressive, sweet solo
beautiful Dream" The session closed
with song and prayer.
The conclusion OF the work began at
7:i5 in song and praise service. Elder
NJ. NJ. Gcode, OF St. Joseph, directed
thought and mind in an able. touching
sermon and closed with that old, yet
ever new hymn, "God BE With You TIL
We Meet Again" Thus ended one Of
tie best meetings OF Christian workers
of Holt county. The visitors from
abroad we're royalty entertained and all
are loud in their praise Of Forests hos
pitality. Ff.