The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1895-11-09
OUR IOWA BUDGET.
CHARLES CITY.


We have the welcome word from one
of the officers of the parish that Rev. j.
Mulholland has decided to remain with
them as their pastor, at least until pext
spring. Hence, our informant is
prompted to write, 1--WE are rejoicing
The Iowa brethren will be glad for
Charles City, and no doubt all hands
there will now work for such measure
Of spiritual, temporal and numerical
strength this winter, as that next spring
shall find them able to go forward under
Bro. Mulholland's able leading. They
have beautiful church home and de-
voted people, good Sunday school and
Y. P. G. U. They must succeed.
IOWA FALLS.
We learn from a Jealous worker in
this church that things are moving along
hopefully there in the absence of reg
ular pastor. Rev. John Arnoup filled the
pulpit morning ard evening October 20,
and gave the congregation what is
termed "two remarkable sermons"
After hearing his Convention address
we can we'll believe it.
The pulpit was supplied the two fol-
lowing Sundays, and negotiations are in
progress for settled pastor. The parish
is said to be united and attendance at
services is good.
These conditions, with deep spiritual
ity and faithful pastor will make this
church an increasing power for good to
the world.
BLOOMFIELD.
1t is long time since news has come
from this faithful out post of Universal
ism in the southern part of the State.
A correspondent writes approvingly and
hopefully of the work there. Mentions
two excellent sermons on the Goth by the
pastor on the subject; What shall do
to be Saved?" and Lazarus and The
Rich man." Large audiences present
and much comment in the town in re-
gard to them. People are said to be de-
sirous of having Rev. Mr.. Reyes half the
time next year.
Rev. w. A. Pratt, of Keokuk, lectured
for the church on October 6, on: Sum
mer Days Beyond the Sea-" The lecture
was greatly enjoyed, and they hope to
have him give his lecture on "Savonar-
OLA sometime during the winter. Bro.
Pratt has been good friend to the par
ish, coming to them many times when
they had no regular pastor.
Waterloo friends remember gratefully
his like kindness to them in days gone
by.
***
To me. as doubtless to many agrees
i've Universalists, there Gomez at times a
feeling of personal humiliation, as we
contemplate the story of our denomina-
tional growth from year to year as re-
corded in the Register" The figures
for 1895, show a gain over 1894. in
church members 1926. members of Sun
day schools, 374. Think of it brethren!
Is that an adequate visible result from a
denominational plant of 764 ministers
1872 parishes and 835 church buildings?
An average of less than four members
joining the church as professed adher-
ents, for each minister, during years
time.
Would you, as business man or wo-
man, owner or interested in great com
mercial enterprise feel satisfied with a
like gain from as many men and the
same investment of capital? 1t is moi
enough to say that our gain is in the
general impress of our thought upon all
peoples, inside of other churches and
outside of all. 1t is very true, yet oul
very ability to do that benign work
with increasing credit to ourselves de-
ponds largely upon such visible progress
in organic life as shall command the re-
spect of the world. and cheer our own
hearts. E. p. s.
WATERLOO. IA.