The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-06-01
Fellowship CllurcE,.

That name, Fellowship Church, :"
sounds the key note of love ii many
hearts to-day.
1t brings back memories of years
that are gone To many, ii recalls
faces of Father and Mother, who
have gone before. and now lie peace
fully sleeping in the old church yard,
near the spot where in life they loved
to worship God. The old building
had gone TO oruins: for years the place
has been deserted, save when some
Sorrowing group would assemble
there. to bury the form ofSome loved
one, who had passed over the river:
and they We're now laid TO sleep their
last long sleep, by The graves OF
their ancestors. 1t is mainly due, to
the efforts of Brother ). II. Bradham
with a few others. who were ever
ready and willing TO lend a helping
hand; thar to-day. we find on the
old spot. 4 neat substantial building,
almost completed and free OF debt,
which will soon be ready 90 be dedi-
Gated to God. Too much cannot be
said in praise Of Brother Bradham,
who by his untiring zeal, has rebuilt
the church of his boyhood days. We
met there on the 9th, of May, 10 or
SaniZe Sunday School. Brother a.
). Briggs, a conSecrated christian, Il
member and deacon Of the Summer
ton Baptist Church, was unanimous
" elected, Superintendent. Ee need
ed no Introduction to the school: for
all there had known and loved him,
ln; hnfnra
from the Manning Baptist Sunday
School,, others from the Sammy
Swamp Sunday School Brother
Briggs has done noble work among
the children in the past; and we are
all so rejoiced to have him among US
again. He promised US, that he
would ask his Pastor, Rev. ConnorS,
Of Summerton, to preach the first
sermon in our new church; and we
hope that it will be in the near fu-
ture, for we certainly, will esteem 1T
as quite privilege to have Brother
Connors visit US. Speaking OF Brot-
her Briggs work among the children,
recalls an incident that happened a
few years ago. The children Of q
school were requested to meet one
afternoon, to be organized into d
childrens' society; the pastor Of the
church was also askedto be present,
and assist in the organization. when
the day arrived many bright little
boys and girls were present, anxious
to join, and find out what they could !
do for their Saviour. At the last mo-
ment, came message from the pas
tor, saying, it would be impossible
for him to be present.
What was TO be done? 1t looked
as if the meeting would be a failure,
and some of the children had come
several miles to join; when some one
whispered, Send for Mr.. Briggs.
That whisper was like an inspiration,
for all there knew, that he had never
failed the children yet. He came,
organized them into q society known
as the Orphans Friends" and the
children did good work for Connie |
Maxwell Orphanage; and in many
houses to day you will find pictures !
of the Orphanage, sent to these child |
ren by Brother Eass although the |
work was done exclusively by the
children, Brother Briggs never missed
a single meeting.
After the election of the Superin-
tendent, the school was then organ
lied and 46 members enrolled. We
had another meeting last Sunday 10
new members joined, making total
membership OF Sc.
a beautiful tribute was paid to the
memory of Brother John Umpbrles
who was the superintendent there
years ago. We were glad to have his
daughter Mrs. Mcleod, with US at !
our first meeting; we also have grand
children, and great grandchildren of
Brother Umphries enrolled as mem
bers The hour Of meeting has been
changed from four, to five O'Clock.
We hope soon to organize the church,
and call pastor. Our doors are OPP
en-, all are invited to come, they will
receive a cordial welcome. We also
ask for the prayers of christian peo-
pie, that we may have blessing and
enabled to doa good work
for our Masters kingdom. Remem-
Der the hour, 5 o'clock. every Sunday
L. g. 3.
May 30, 1898.