The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-11-16
Christian Endeaor Convention.
Tenth Semi-Annual Session, Held
in Lafayette. October
80 and 81, 1901.

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in Lafayette. October
80 and 81. 1901.
The Tenth Semi annual Christian En-
| deavor Convention of the West Dis.
| trict of Louisiana was held in the
Presbyterian church at Lafayette, Oct.
The Convention opened at o'clock with
| devotional service led by district Pres,-
dent, Mr.. Cary. He read portion of the
third chapter of Colossions. One impress
| sive verse read was, '.Whatsocver We do in
word in deed, do all in the name of the
Lord.'' Professor Greig, of Lafayette, gave
the address of welcome. He said that the
people of Lafayette welcome all Christians
| help mankind. Rev. w. +. Smith, of Jen-
nings, responded. He read Matthew Io:4o,
| ''He that receiveth you receiveth me and he
| that rereiveth me, receiveth him that sent
me- He spoke a few words of thanks to
the kind people of Lafayette for their hos
| ptatity.
| The papers the contribution of Chris
tan Endeavor to the religious life of the
| new century, were then read. Its influence
| in deepening the sense of obligation of the
young people to Christ and the church by
| the pledge and concecration meeting. was
| read by Mrs. Browning, of Shreveport
| She said that the pledge is the foundation
| of Christian Endeavor, and that every tenn
| pie must have its foundations; without the
pledge would have n" Christian En-
deavor Society. Mrs. w. +. Humphrey, of
Jennings, then read a paper on its influence
| in training them through the practical work
of the committees. She said that Christian
Endeavor is training school, bringing us
face to face with the problems we will meet
in life. She emphasized that are not
doing our whole duty simply by attending
the prayer meetings and conservation meet
ings. They are important, but there is
other work to do. We must also realize
I'D, ,,;< veal
my committee must be weak.
X. II. McFadden's paper on Its influence
IN increasing their conception of their pub
lie and civic duties though especially to the
young, was profitable for all to hear. He
spoke of the large per cent of young men
holding responsible positions and of how
they must we'll be prepared for them. Also
of how much tine future depends on the
young.
Mrs. Cary's paper on ''Its influence in in
creasing the spirit OF communion with God
and fellowship, one with another,' was eN-
ce]lent. She said that happiness lies in the
man and not in his surroundings. That
there is great undercurrent of happiness,
and if we do not connect ourselves with it,
it is Our own fault. tsOne is your master,
even Christ and all ye are brethren"
The president appointed the following
commttees:-Credential COMMITTEE: Misses
Bertha jenkins and Flora BeaIs and Mr..
Don Greig. Time and Place Committee:
Alvin Sweeney, Lake Arthur; ]. {. Smell
Nomination Committee: r.. c. Greig, La
fayette; w. F. Smith, Jennings; Mrs. r. A.
Browning, Shreveport. Committee on Res
olutions: w. F. Smith, w. G. Miller, Jen-
nings.
After a song we were dismissed with the
zpah.
The second session opened at 1870 o'clock.
J. c. Snellings, of Bunkie led the praise
service.
Rev. Smiths address on ssThe Bibles
Place in the 6. f. Prayer meeting was
very practical and something we would do
we'll to heed. He said that in our work we
should ssTake the word of the Spirit which
is the word of God.' And while the writ
ings of great men are all right in their place,
ard are written to help US; should not
let them take the place of the Bible. After
a song by the EstherwoOd society Rev. W.
G. Miller, of Jennings, gave address on
the ''Essential Element of the Work of our
Societies. He spoke of Christ's night of
prayer on the mountain side and said if we
fail in our leading others to Christ and in
our work for others it is because the noun
tains,de is left out of our lives. The essen
tial element in the work of societies is
being alone with God.
The credental committee reported fifteen
delegates present from Bunkie, Lake Arthur,
Jennings, Esth norwood and Shreveport.
Mizpah.
The sunrise ayer-meeting at o:so was
led by r. II. McFaddin. 1t was opened
with prayer followed by the reading of the
sixtysixth psalm. This is psalm of praise
and the leader said that should only
praise God by song and prayer. but also by
our lives. There were several short prayers
for the Endeavorers, that lives may be
what they should be, for societies at
home and for the work during the day.
There SO many helpful thoughts
brought out during the meeting, that all
felt it was indeed good to be there.
The morning session opened at nine
o'clock with song service, followed by an
excellent paper on 'sJunior Work. - by Miss
Bertha Jenkins, of Lafayette.
The convention was then favored with a
solo by Mrs. Girard, of the Epworth League
of Lafayette.
There sixteen societies in the district.
Seven of these reported: Bunkie, Esther
wood, Jennings Baptist, Jennings Congrega-
tional, Lake Arthur, Lafayette, and Shreve-
port The reports show that good work is
being done by these societies. They also
show an increase in membership and in
creasing interest in the prayer meetings.
Five junior societies reported: Bunkie, Es-
therwood, Jennings Baptist, Jennings Con
gregational, Lake Arthur. The reports
show that we have some very wide awake
juniors in the district who are not only in
terested, but are at work and accom-
plishing something. The result of which we