The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-09
SAVANNAH PRESBYTERY.
Institute at WaycrOss Closes After
an Intercsting Session.

institute at NaEcfOSS OiOSeS AItSF
an Interesting Session.
Waycross. Ga, July S-The Presbyteri-
an institute devoted its sessions to-day to
the pastors. The work, responsibilities
and privileges of pastors were fully dis
cussed by ministers, elders and deacons.
1t was opened with Bible reading on the
power of the holy spirit by Ruling Elder
r. Habersham Clay of Savannah. Rev.
w. F. Hollingsworth of Brunswick dis
cussed the responsibility of church mem
bers for the growth of the church.
Rev. Rosa A Brown of the Waycross
church made an address in behalf of mid
week prayer meetings. He said the prayer
meetings on Thursday night was the splr-
rtual barometer of the church. When the
attendance was small at the mid-week
meeting the church was in need of revi-
val The preacher urged the necessity for
prompt and literal attendance upon mid
week prayer meetings
Ruling Elder j. M. Purdom of Black
shear made strong plea for the pastors
training class for boys and young men in
all the churches.
Rev. w A. Nisbet of the Savannah Sec
ond Church, made learned address re
garding the governmental and dOctrinal
authority of the Presbyterian Church
Pastorship, eldership and deaconshiD re-
celved special attention. Presbyterians
were edited and strengthened the doc
trines and government of the church.
The question box was Interesting to-
day, as It was on elders and deacons'
days.
Rev J. p. Wood of Quitman pointed out
some of the many problems which con-
front pastor. He made an interesting
address.
Rev q Z, Corso, 90 r7,1,,i,..., -. -
general discussion of the pastors prob
lem, the auxiliary work of the church
The different societies received consider
able attention. How to make societies
more useful' was the question, and many
good suggestions We're made
The committees on permanent organiza-
ton and resolutions made interesting re-
ports and submitted resolutions which
were adopted.
A conservation service was led by Rev
e. d. McDougall.
Rev. Arthur J. Smith of Savannah made
the closing address, entitled BE Filled
With the Holy Spirit"
The institute opened Tuesday night and
closed this evening, after holding morn
ing, afternoon and evening sessions each
day.
Rev. Leroy G. Henderson of Americas
preached the closing sermon tonight in
the absence of Rev. Arthur J. Smith of
Savannah. Mr. Hendersons text was.
What wilt thou have me 10 do?" The
sermon was excellent. The preacher re-
ferred 20 the discourse he made last night
on THE Voice of GOD in History to show
that with God there is no past or future
everything He is and does is present The
work required of man is of God and pre-
destined. Men are called 10 seek right
| eousness, like Paul, though in different
ways. according to Gods plan for each
individual before the foundation of the
world, and fun obedience to the call in
| sures salvation Paul was told to seek
| Aninas, who would tell him what to do
! The Spirit calls us to turn from evil to
| righteousness. We ask what shall the Lord
have US to do, the Spirit commands the
| way.
The institute adopted a resolution from
! the committee on permanent organization
commenting the work of the institute and
authorizing Chairman John T. Brantley
! to present the matter for approval to the
| Savannah, Macon, St. Johns GLAD and
! Sumanee Presbyteries, with a view to a
| permanent organization under the author
| ity and auspices of the several presby-
| teries