The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-01-27
ANNUAL LOVE FEAST.
THE YOUNG ITEMS MISSIONARY
SOCIETY.
A Fine and Encouraging Address by
Rev. G. l.. Mench, of Lititz, Pa.
Beautiful Solo by Mrs. HI. E.
Fries-Collecton Over 500.

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There were several attractions Friday
night, but there were none where the
time could have been more proftably
and Interestingly spent than at the
You g Mems Missionary Love feast
| in the Mcravian Home church.
The exercises of the evening were
| opened by Bishop Rondthaler, who
with the congregation prayed the
liturgical service specially prepared
for the occasion. During the service
he was assisted by the Revs. Hall and
Clewell. The choir music was unus-
ually fine. special pleasure being given
by Mrs. III. E. Eries' solo (Jerusalem.) J
During the first portion of the even
ing love feast was served according to
This was followed by the reports OF
the officers. From these reports we
learn that seven letters were received
from missionaries In various parts of
the world. There are eighty-fve
members in the society at the present
time. One of the most important
events of the year was the transfer to
the Historical Rooms of the museum
collection which for forty years had
had its rooms in the Music Hall build
ing Gifts were sent to the mission
stations in Canada, Central A merica,
South Africa aud to the fund for the
building OF the ship to be used in the
Labrador Mission service. The total
income Of the year was 1921 81 and the
collection last night amounted to
something more than $lO5 90
The annual address was delivered
by the Rev 9 L. Meuch, past OF
the Moravian congregation at Lititz,
Pennsylvania, and President of Lin
den Hall Seminary for young ladies
The Rev. @. L. M9nch is gentleman
Of pleasing appearance, has strong
voice and easy flow of language, and
his address throughout was listened
to with close attention by the large
congregation. We can give only a
very brief synopsis OF his remarks.
The history OF missions is contin-
uation of the Acts of the A postles. A
revival iu church work is always fol-
lowed by renewed interest in mission
ary work. Every Christian should be
a missionary in a certain sense of the
word. The study of this great sub
ject shows us many suggestive feat
ures which promise wonderful things
for the future. Notice the millions
OF young people banded together in
the Christian Endeavor Societies and
the Students Volunteer Movement
These things promise great results for
the future. Nine out Of every ten
languages have had the Bible trans
lated into the native tongue. One Of
the most wonderful things is the man.
ner in which the Bible adapts itself
to every circumstance in every coun
try OF the world.
But we must not forget the difficult
ties of the position. There are fifteen
hundred million human beings on the
earth but only one third of these have
heard the name of Jesus Christ, hence
the field to be won is still very large
Small gifts are often productive of
great results. This was particularly
emphasized by the speaker and he gave
many interesting illustrations to
prove the fact. We pray to God to
help the poor heather but it is now
time for US not only to pray God to
help them but to help them ourselves
also.
The closing words of this eloquent
divine were addressed to the mem bers
OF the society, and he urged them to
have strong faith in the success OF
their efforts; to be united in all the
interests of the society and to have
strong faith in the final victory of the
power of the Gospel.
The services throughout were of
very hearty and enthusiastic nature
and the young men are to bescongrat-
ulated on the successful work of the
year as well as upon the very excel
lent selection OF their annual speaker,
who certainly made very favorable
impression upon all who heard him
and stirred up the members to re-
newed zeal and energy.
Fifty-seven years ago the Young
Mems Missionary Society of Salem
was organized. Eight years ago a re-
organization took place, and since that
time the work of the society has pro-
gressed in a very active and energetic
manner. The present officers are:
President, l.. B. Brickenstein; Vice
President, N. V. Peterson; Secretary,
W. S.. Pfohl, and Treasurer, L. F.
Owen.