The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1903-01-10
EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
Review OF Years Work by Archdeac0n
Williams.

Williams 10 10 democrat repre-
sentative, 1.-THE year now closing will
stand among the foremost in the pro-
gress of the Protestant Episcopal church
in Arkansas. The new year will wit
ness every church, mission and preach
ing station provided for in the form OF
stated services by ministers and mis-
sionaries. The bishop has not been able
to furnish work for as many as have
applied to enlist in the missionary work
"Jonesboro has built fine rectory
under the efficient management OF Mr.
J. b. France. Pocahontas is building
a chapel under the same ledearship,
and he is also making excellent prepar-
ations for church building at Osceols'
Trinity. this city, under Dean
Robottom, was never in better condi-
ton than now. The congregations have
increased. and the attendants are
enthusiastic in their support Of the
cathedral.
Christ church has had a year OF
steady growth and substantial improve
ment. A new organ has been installed
and monthly musical service insti-
tuted, which is attracting much atten-
ton. The congregation last Sunday
morning was the largest since Easter, !
Am told
Hot Springs, st. Luke's church,
with all debts paid, WAS consecrated
this year, and the parish is TO be con-
graduated in having for their rector the
Rev. G. Dew. Bowling, young man
from Philadelphia,
mo parish in the state has done
more work or made a greater degree Of
progress the past three year than st.
John 6, Fort Smith, Rev. A. A. Rob
ertson, rector. They have just reseated
their new church with substantial oak
pews
''Searcy, phpnix-like has risen from
the ashes Of sudden fire. Their new
brick church ia nearly ready for SER
vices. 1t is handsome structure and
paid for,
Two new ministers will begin work
in the diocese with the New Year-the
Rev Mr.. Inham ut Camden, and the
Rev. Mr.. Thompson at NJ onticello,
THE bishop returned to Little Rock
this fall almost restored to health. He
is visibly and constitutionally improved
He is an indefagitable worker, and
when in robust health leads u strenuous
and arduous life. His administration
ia vigorous and remarkably successful.
His residence on the corner Of Scott and
Thirteenth streets is among the finest
and most convenient in the city. 1t Is
q credit to the whole church in Arkan-
sas
pine Bluff has the handsomest rec
tory in Arkansas. and the popular rec
tor the Rev. W. d, BucKner, is well
and fsvorably known throughout the
South.
The little parish in Hope purchased
and paid for rectory and church site
last summer, and will build new
church next spring.
"Our church in Eureka Springs has
just received u deed for the land upon
which the building stands. General
Powell Clayton aud DR.. G. f. Ellis are
entitled to the immediate credit for this
gift to the church,
Harrison is Il new work and Of
much PROMISE. They are prospecting
and hoping soon to build chapel
Services are also being held in Berry.
vile,
"Gillham wants a chapel, and we
hope their desire may be generously
met. 1t is In mining section Of large
promise The people are of moderate
circumstances, or are newcomers.
The village is in the Mormon belt Of
our state and nearby are miles OF native
forests where the winds still sing IN the
branches Of primeval pines and hard by
you plunge into the undisturbed realm
OF prehistoric things.
Newport stands in an important
place, They have new and popular
rector, the Rev DR.. Norton, for whom
they propose to build new church
They need one Six thousand dollars
would not be too much TO put into a
building in that growing city, -
lis II u good time to build, with ma.
terials 20 high and wages increasing'
Certainly. II is always n good time
TO build, when the people feel the need
to the extent that they are willing to
give to the measure Of feeling It, II is
never good time TO build until the
giving Is generous and general,
''What do think about church
debts2 Only the most extreme tondi.
tions can Justify contracting church
debt. Pay Ms you 20 and go M you pay
Is the only safe policy for any church.
Never deal In futures, "
"Wbat do You think about the agita.
ton In some quarters about changing
the name OF your church from protest.
ant Episcopal 10 something elseH"
II am not giving much time to Il
Before dropping the old name II would
be well to know what name Is proposed
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