The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-03-06
THE A. R. P. CONGREGATION.
ship Has Been Ordered - Nearly
All the Money I'm Hand 10 Pay

Members OF the Associate Reformed Presby-
terlan church in this city are In love with
their pastor. and are ready 10 hold up his
hands In whatever he undertakes for The
welfare of the church. During the recent
prOtracted meeting, when the Rev. j. {. Gal
lnway assisted the pastor. the pastor and
members became convinced that a church
he'll was necessary To the best results. and 10
-ecure the desired addition. they have acted
n concert, each giving Ms he felt ahle, and
with q little aid from outside parties. the
necessary sum 10 pay for a big be I has been
raised, though there Is still deficiency fo'
freight and for putting 1t in position in the
tower or sLeeple.
Mr.. Sloan being confident that the def1ci
ency would be made good by the time OF H.
trrival, has ordered the bell, and barring
accidents and unforeseen delays, we may eX
pect 10 see IL In position and hear IL ring ni
ihe first Sunday in April. The bell end II
mountings weigh 1,sO0 pounds. B-sid.'
the process OF the regular ringing, II has a.
xtra fitting for lolIing; In the regular ring
move by acord over SIX foot wheel. The
toIing will be done by a separate hammer,
which will strike the bell al the pleasure oI
main stationary. But 1t is hoped that the
good Lord may save that congregation ioi
many day from the necessity of tollinr
heir bell. That congregation, from removals
and deaths has been peculiarly unfortunate
since It's organization.
The money TO buy the bell was secured
partly 10 evidence love and affection for thu
preacher personally. and 10 show npprecla-
ion of the good work which he Is doing In
his community.
In the bell tuud there Is not cent which
was given grudgingly. But every dollar OF II
Was the free will offering of the giver. No.
nody has been urged 10 contribute, and no,
hody has had subscription paper pressed
upon him 'for a reluctant contribution. and
although little more money is needed no
nody will be taxed on that account, but II
any cheerful gtver should choose 10 help u
viii bE gladly received.
The fidelity OF the members OF the Assn'
ciaie Reformed Church is proved by their
united effort In whntever they undertake.
and their united efforts have been wonder
fully successful In all the lines OF endeavor.
The church At this place seems now to be In q
way to grow and TO become strong and useful
In the Masters work, while the helpful work
# the preacher has been comfort and bles.
-iness 10 his bearers.
II II were proper for a laymau, to urge
church attendance. we would suggest to all
hose who absent themselves from divine
Worship on Sunday morning. that they
you'd likely be repaid for at least an occa-
sional attendance upon the A. Il. p. services.
ibhevile In pre.emipently city Of churches,
where. according to populati more elegant
temples and more splendidly constructed
houses OF worship are found, than can often
ne seen, and yet II Is true that a large number
~ citizens remain away from the religious
services. Every man feels better for having
gone 10 the church services, even II he goes
'or no b. tier or higher purpose than to zee
rs In the atmosphere OF 4 church q holy and
pure influence which cannot fail To
iffect en- those of ua who are least concern
I'd about spiritual affairs. Then when you
hear the new bell, acc-pt It's invitation, and
come and occupy one of the seats which
might otherwise be vacant In the A. r. =.
Church, or else 60 % any OF the other churches
which may be more to your liking.