The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-01
METH0DISTS CLOSE
THEIR SESSIONS
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Rev. G. T. Price. of Dallas. read an
essay on "The Building Of a Sermon"
He said anyone can read comments
and quote Scripture, but that viii not
bc Instruction. and gave a clear, con-
ciss outline of what a pastor should
undertake along those lines. In build
ing sermons the pastor should princi-
pally avoid long, dry and tedious in
productions.
1.-THE Relation of Church Finance to
Spiritual Success" was the topic which
Rev. c. M. Surdam, of Nanticoke. pre-
pared and read an essay on. The paper
treated of the social and economical
sides Of the question, and outlined the
many sources demanding attention
from O financial standpoint in the
church. A particular thought suggest
ed was that "the individual church
that would measure up to the require
ments Of today must make sacrifices
accordingly"
PAPER DISCUSSED.
Rev. J. r. Sumner. of Waverly
opened the discussion on the paper and
spoke at length thereon. expressing the
belief that the people do not give for
the support Of the gospel according to
their ability, as God has prospered
them.
Rev. w. l.. Thorp. of Honesdale, also
spoke on the methods OF finance in the
church. and how to meet the demands
made. Rev. N. J. Hawley thought that
If the percentage system was adopted
IL would be better plan to facilitate
the financial responsibilities of the
church. Rev. Griffin also spoke brief
ly on the subject, and took occasion to
bring matters pertaining to the wei
fare Of the different charges through
the pastors present. The meeting en1-
ed with the benediction pronounced by
Rev. Thorpe.
The Epworth League served supper
IN the lecture room of the church, and
provided an excellent menu for the pas
tors.
The following ladies served the tea:
Mrs. Josie Knauss. Misses Mary Dan
iels, Bertha and Jessie Crawford, Lulu
Leader, Florence Keith, Lille Kettle,
Mary Granacker. Leah Evans, Leah
Morgan, TheO. Dawkins, Grace Snow.
Margaret Hughes, Hattie Eynon, May
Jones. Grace Daniels, Grace Brown,
Mary Jones.
The evening session was opened at
$50 O'Clock with a short song service,
Jed by Prof. W. w. Jones, assisted by
the choir Of the church, and accom-
panied by Prof. Walter Davis. Rev. O.
l.. Severson, of Plymouth, led the de-
VotionaI exercises. The male quar-
tette chanted the Lords prayer at the
close of the prayer service.
The committee on resolutions offered
the following, which was adopted by
a rising vote:
RESOLUTION ADOPTED.
Resolved, Our hearts are sad to record
the death of one who in by-gone years
was a prominent figure among us. the
Rev. DIR. Horatio r. Clark, of blessed
memory. We honor his name and bow
reluctantly to the will of God in his call
from labor to reward.
Another chicftain fell when DR.. A. j.
hyentt left us so suddenly. We pray that
while the workmen fall, the work may
continue to grow and strengthen, and that
the great enterprise born in his heart anc.
brain may extend the sphere of its mis-
sion until every man in the wide world
shall live within reach Of a Christian
church.
Our thanks are most cordially extended
to Rev. j. Z. Sweet and his good people
for doing SO much toward making this
sesson pleasant and helpful.
]. X. Peck, J. i. Warren,C. f. Mogr,
committee.
After the reading of the minutes Of
the previous sessions, the meetings Of
the association were adjourned to meet
in Luzerne church some time in June
After the choir sang an anthem, Rev
J. +. Warner. OF the Derr Memorial
church, OF Wilkes Barre, was intro.