CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1898-04-14
PUEBLO PRESBYTERY.
Comprising Ministers and Churches
OF South and Southeastern
Colorado.

prising the Presbyterian churches and
ministers of the south and southeast
ern portion of the state, is holding its
regular spring meeting in the First
Presbyterian church. The sacrament
of the Lords Supper was observed on
Tuesday afternoon, and the opening
sermon was preached by the retiring
moderator, G. C. Huntingham, of
Pueblo, from the text Occupy till
Come" being a plea for earnest, self
denying, Spirit-filled service for Christ,
both at home and abroad, with the
return of the Lord ever in view.
The Rev. O. S. Baum, of Monte
Vista, was chosen moderator and Rev.
N. H. Macleod, of Alamosa, tempor-
ary clerk. Yesterday morning the
sessions opened with devotional
service led by Rev. Warren Mayo, of
Rocky Ford. The remainder of the
morning with the transaction of Pres
bvterial business and the hearing of
reports. A pleasant feature was the
introduction of the various city pas
tors and their recognition by the
moderator.
The afternoon session consisted of
conference upon topics related to
christian work. They were as follows:
''The relation Of the church to social
problems" opened by Rev. E. H. Lyle,
of Colorado Springs. What do peo-
pie go to church for? opened by
Elder James J. Cone of this city.
'What should be expected of laymen
in church work. by Rev. NJ. H. Mac
Leod, of Alamosa, and Elder John
Lennox, of Colorado Springs. There
was a free discussion of the topics.
This was followed by brief oral re-
ports from the individual churches
given by the elders when present or
by the pastors. Many interesting and
inspiring facts and truths were
brought out by this conference.
The evening session was popular in
character. The first hour was in
charge of the young people who were
addressed by Miss Margaret Smith, of
Pueblo. Miss Jessie Aiken, of Colo
RADIO Springs, and Prof. E. P. Childs,
of Pueblo, on topics related to Chris
tian Endeavor work.
At eight o'clock Rev. W. H. W.
Boyle took the platform and con-
Quoted interesting exercises of prayer
and song preparatory to the address
which he delivered on "Realizable
power for life and service This ad-
dress was a mastery one on the priv
iege and Importance of the practical
experience of the milling of the
Spirit of God. This morning the
presbyters visited the penitentiary
and resumed business at $50 o'clock
after half hours devotional service
led by Rev. l.. L. McNair, of Victor.
Another conference this afternoon
and popular meeting this evening
on Missions" will conclude this meet
ing of presbytery. The following
reverends are in attendance upon
this meeting.
Warren Mayo, Rocky Ford.
Rudolph Shide, Canon City.
John Crawford, Colorado Springs.
Evander McNair, Colorado Springs.
Wm. Kerry, Monte Vista.
T. C. Kirkwood, Colorado Springs.
s. W. Pringle, Pueblo.
F. NJ. Gilchrist, Del Norte.
Enos p. Baker, Del Norte.
C. C. Warren, Florence.
W. II. w. Boyle, Colorado Springs.
G. c. Huntington, Pueblo.
L. L. McNair, Victor.
O. S. Baum, Monte Vista.
A. X. Harsha, Pueblo.
Robert Coltman, La Junta.
L. A. Bess, Trinidad.
Geo. W. Bell, Las Animas.
NJ. H. Macleod, Alamosa.
NJ. D. ]. Sanchez, Antonita.
E. H. Lyle, Colorado Springs.
j. J. Perdomo, Trididad.
D. G. Monfort, Pueblo.
E. A. Eldridge, Florence.
John Lennox, Colorado Springs.
W. P. Love, Monte Vista.
C. Z. Saxton, Pueblo.
Robt. Waugh, Colorado Springs.
VIM. Woodside, Silver Cliff.
W. r. Mattox, Pueblo.
A. J. Rodriguez, Ignacio.
C. H. Nichols, Trinidad.
S. Greenway, Eastonville.
A. c. Roleston, Victor.