The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-08-05
THE DISTRICT CONFERENCE.

elected reporter and has sent US the
following:
The District Conference of the Nc
Pherson District in convention l-3,
1898, at 'Kinsley.
Rev. G. D. Hestwood, of Larned,
preached the opening sermon Monday
evening, from the text: Ex. 22:11.
Rev. Hestwood seemed al his best.
The congregation was large and ap-
preciative. The main thread of his
discourse went to demonstrate that
las the tree falleth, so shall it lie -
Man in an unregenerate condition
continued to grow worse, SO man in a
state of purity continued to grow in
holiness. The service concluded with
an uplifting and soul-inspiring altar
service.
Business session opened with a de-
votional service led by Rev. w. B.
Robertson, of Bison, Kas., after
which, Rev. T. S. Hodgson, D. D.,
the Presiding Elder took the chair.
After roll call, Rev. G. D. Hestwood
was elected secretary. Reports from
pastor being the order of the morning
DR.. Hodgson giving report of the
general condition of the district. His
report was one of hopefulness, and
favorable with scarcely an exception
In reporting by charges, reports We're
not given by all pastors in the dist
riot. Some necessarily absent on ac-
count of sickness in their homes, 9TH
ers from various other reas ons. The
general tenor of each report was hope
full on all lines of work. The benev-
olences were all being supported by
the people to a very encouraging ex-
tent. Three charges reported all col
lections taken and ali more than full.
The following local, preachers gave
their reports: Bros r. J. Davis, of
Chase, Chas. Kitch, of Rush Center
charge made verbal report. Bros
O. Ebright and Nathaniel Morse, of
Lyons, sent written reports. E. r.
Buckholder, of Hillshoro, sent his re-
port. Rev. L. F. Alternately opened
the sessions by few we'll chosen re-
marks on what benefits as pastors,
should we get from this District Con-
ference" A few of his points are
worth repeating. ~ Value of coun-
sci with one another; (2) Inspiration
aft forded; t3t Intellectual upiift; t4}
Suggestive of meeting discourage
ments; (5) Spiritual uplift. Mr.. r. a.
Andrews represented the laymen in the
discussion by a most excellent paper.
Afternoon Session.
"District cooperation for raising
the benevolences" being the question
of the hour, a number OF the brethren
made some very appropriate remarks.
Pastoral Courtesy" a paper writ
ten by Rev. J. E. Davis, who, being
absent, was read by Rev. A. w. Cum
mings. The paper was we'll written
and well read, and much appreciated
by all hearing it.
Rev. j. N. Crouch read paper on
GLOW may We have revival through
out Mcpherson District?'' Some sug-
gestive points made by him worth
mentioning: ~ Preach doctrines of
the Church as we believe are founded
on the Bible; (2) Heart-to-heart, hand
to-hand wora, most of the brethren
taking part in the discussion quoted
largely from DR.. Peck's book entitled
. The Revival and the Pastor" All
spoke pertinently to the subject.
Evening Service.
A spirited prayer praise service was
conducted by Rev. lockwood, of the
Larned circuit, after which, Rev. l.. |
NJ. Riley preached searching, elo-
quent sermon from the text found in
the Gospel of John 4:39. The sermon
was followed by an exhortation by
Rev. Hestwood. One characteristic
which characterized each service was
the deep spiritual tone underlying So
clal as we'll as business exercises. |
The Pentecostal services conducted by
Rev. Dadesman but in truth lead by |
the Holy Spirit. Many testified to |
The soul refreshing draughts from the
presence of the Lord. Great and last
ing good was uneuestionably done
These services have all been of grea-
help and announcement to Christians
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