Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1895-01-14


and notes can not do it credit.
The convention opened Friday
morning with prayer service. The
first paper was read by member of
the East Charleston Chapter, on "The
Epworth League as Training School"
The line of thought taken up was, the,
training which Paul received, and the
Wesleys It is the training we need.
especially those of us who have not
the home training, to take up the re-
sponsiblities of the church. A sec
ond paper on the same subject was
then read by d representative of the
Newport Chapter. The writer spoke
of the need in this age of the world of
I preparation for the work of life
Young people desire to lead their
companions to Christ. The Epworth
League teaches them how to do this.
Here the youth is being prepared to
assist the pastor. The Epworth
League, through the Mercy and Help
department., brings the youth in con-
tact with suffering humanity It
trains the youth for future work
Miss Mary Craven gave very in
teresting talk on Bible Study, taking
for her Scripture lesson the 18th
Psalm She said that we need a con
tinual awakening. Study the Word
of God. Have it with you all the |
time; it will help you in trials and |
temptations. The question was then
asked, 'sDo we love the Word?" Make
time to feed the soul. Eating of the
sweets of the world destroys the love
for the Word of God. The Word of
God teaches us how to detect a sug-
gestion Of the evil one. Hide the
Word of God in the heart, SO as to be
able to meet temptation. How to
study the Word of God topically:
Study it by book, by verse and by
Subjects
''The Value of Spare Moments was
discussed by the reading Of paper by
member of the Irasburgh Chapter.
The present time is for US. It behooves
us to use it well. Spare moments are
golden opportunities. We are re-
warded not according to the number
Of spare moments we have, but ac
cording to the use we make of them.
An interesting paper was given by {
a representative from the Newport
Center Chapter on Devotional I
The meetings are an up I
lift to Christians and help to the I'M
converted. To receive the most BEN
eft the leader should be thoroughly I
prepared on the subject; should ask
help from God. A prayer from be-
lieving heart is never lost. Take God I
at His Word. God is ready to give
blessing; He never makes mistake.
Every Christian has something to do. 4
The aim of too many is to see not
how much, but how little they can do 9
and obtain an entrance to heaven.
Our influence is either uplifting or
leading to woe. What is needed to
make our devotional meetings a sue
cess is consecrated men and women. ,
Westfield Chapter did grandly thro'
their representative on the topic, !
Benevolence.o "Bring
n the tithes" means more than our
testimonies or our prayers. 1t means
our money, seventh Of our time and
4 tenth Of our income. We shall be
orospered according as we give to God
that which is His. The writer urged
to give systematically.
The Derby Chapter laid down these
reasons why we should give system
It is duty we owe to God;
it is duty we owe to ourselves; it is
4 duty we owe to our fellowmen.
The meeting was thrown open for
and questions. Remarks
we're made on promenading, the in
stallation of officers, the need of being
united by corresponding with other
etc. Rev. Mr.. Dodd in
few remarks wished the Epworth
League Godspeed. Thanks were ex-
tended to the people of Irasburg for
their hospitality by a rising vote The
matter of a pledge for the associate 7
members was left in the hands of the n
president; the credential committee !
reported fifteen Chapters represented.
Twenty nine members from the !
Barton Landing Junior League were
present.