The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-24
THE CHURCH MEETINGS
SECOND WEEK OF EVANGELIs.
 TIC WORK BEGINS.
Large Congregation Braved the Bad Weather Sunday Afternoon-Five Interesting Sermons Were
 Preached Last Night.

The second week of the Evangelistic Meetings being conducted by MontgQm- cry churches, began under favorable cir cumstances, despite the indictment wealth CT and incessant downpour of rain Sum day afternoon, and the services yesterday Were well attended.
 Notwithstanding the bad weather Sun day afternoon several hundred persons attended the 3:30 o'clock service at the Montgomery Theatre.
 The meeting was presided over by Rev. G. w. Patterson, D. D., pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, and in the absence of an expected choir music was rendered on the theater piano by Rev. Neal l.. Anderson, and singing was led by the local pastors present..
 Rev. c. A. Stakely, D. D., pastor of the First Baptist Church. delivered an able and impressive sermon, his text be- ing, T preach Christ crucified" The .'ence was attentive and appreciative.
 one of the largest congregations dur ing the campaign was at the Central Presbytertan Church yesterday morning the Episcopal Church of the Holy Com forter spoke, quoting from the book of Paul and dwelling. on Lord what wilt thou have me to do?'
 Prayers were offered for the sectional m aetings which began last night.
 Services began last night at the South side Baptist. First Presbyterian, Adams Street Baptist, Clayton Street Methodist and West End Methodist Churches These churches were the designated sections for this week.
 At the southside Baptist Church fir Section One, Rev. Neal l.. Anderson pastor of the Central Presbyterian Church, preached at o'clock and was heard by large congregation. Prayers were offered and much interest was man. ifested in the meeting.
 Rev. Charles A. Stakely, D. D.. preach. ed at the First Presby Church tc k chapter of Matthew, selecting the Stf verse as his text. His sermon was powerful presentation of the principles of the Gospel and his remarks made profound impression on his hearers. | The Christian Endeavor Society of this IIchurch meets before the evening service Tor few moments in prayer, and a cor dial invitation is extended to the mem bers of the Young Peoples Societies ot the cooperating churches to attend.
 The services of the third section were held at the Adams Street Baptist Churcl where large and representative audi | ence of Christian people was present. AT | eloquent and logical discourse was madt 1 by Rev. J. A Rice. D, D.. pastor of thu Court Street Methodist Church. The meeting of the members of thu churches comprising the fourth section a the Clayton Street Methodist Church wa | attended with exceeding interest. Rev R | Tredway, pastor of the Clayton Stree 1 Baptist Church. delivered an impressiv, | and the service was one of impressive | ness.
 At the Fifth Avenue Methodist Churcl at West End. which is in the fifth district Rev. J. r. Morgan of the Methodist Pro testant Church preached from Genesis vi | 13, his text being And Lot pitched hi tent toward Sodom.'
 Several members of the congregation went to the front pews of the churcl sent$ng their willingness and anxiet! to work for the cause. Special prayer were offered.
 Services will be held in the sam church each night this week commencing at O clock.
 The day service will continue to be helt at the Central Presbyterian Church at l | o'clock a. m. The service today will be le, | by Rev. E. C. Nave.
 The following ministers will preach to night at the various churches
 South Side Baptist Rev. J. P. Morgan 1 First Presbyterian, Rev. Stewart Mo Queen; Adams Street Baptist Rev. R. F | Tredway; Clayton Street Methodist. Rev J. H. James; Fifth Avenue Methodist West End, Rev. J. A. Rice D. D.