The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-30
"CHRISTIAN SERVICE"
DR.. DOWMAN'S THEME.
Rev. Ii. C. Christian Announced Of
hcinIIy His Change 10 Florida.

fcinlIy His Change TO Florida.
DR.. c. E. bowman, D. D., presiding
elder of the Atlanta district Of the
Methodist Church, delivered a force
full and eloquent sermon yesterday
morning before a large congregation
at the Wesley Monumental Church. Be
sides the majority of the members of
the church there were a large number
of outsiders in attendance.
DR.. Bowman took for his theme
Christian Service" treating the sub
ject in detail and bringing out many
interesting points. His text was taken
from Matthew Xxx, 27-2S: And whose
ever shall be chief among you, let him
be your servant. Even as the son of
man came not to be ministered unto
but to minister"
After reciting the incidents which
called forth this utterance-the request
of John and James to be given the seat
at the right and left hand of their
Master, when his Kingdom was estab-
lished-the speaker set forth the doc
trine which is taught in the words.
In its uniqueness it differs from any
doctrine that had been before set forth
by Il religious teacher.
The true guide for all Christians is
lnG lie Oh NHElSl, ne Is the great CA
ample for all. The whole history of
his life on earth while in human form
is one continuous record of deeds of
mercy and help, of constant and un-
ceasing ministry. To all who came to
him for aid he lent a kind ear and
extended his helping hands to rich and
poor, weak and powerful, Pharisee and
Publican Even when dying on the
cross He turned to the repentent thief
nd III
to His disciples and to the multitudes
which 1ocked to hear Him are filled
with this one supreme thought. His
great command to Peter was Feed
my sheep"
1t is the duty of all who claim the
Lord Jesus as their Saviour to follow
His example and His teaching. The
greatest in heaven shall be those who
have followed their Master the most
closely. There is abundant proof of
this in the utteranceS of Christ him
self and of His disciples, who taught
the people when He had returned to
the Father
The human heart is another witness
in itself to the truth of this saying.
The greatest joy which mankind can
know is that of helping some weaker
mortal up life's way, of bringing some
little sunshine into the lives of his as
oOOIoICSs LNeI llllIlS, DOtH nuIIldH anu
divine, testifies to the blessings of
ministry. The sermon closed with an
appeal to all to follow more closely
in the footsteps of their Master, and
to remember His example and minis
ter to those who should be ministered
unto.
The morning service was dismissed
by the former pastor of the church.
Rev. H. c. Christian. Before pronounce
ing the benediction Rev. Mr. Christian
officially announced to his congrega-
ton that he had been transferred to
the Florida conference, and that a new
pastor would be assigned them by the
South Georgia Conference, now in ses-
sion at Sandersville The reasons for
making the change were set forth
These were given in the Morning News
yesterday. Rev. Mr.. Christian also an
nounced that unless some unforeseen
events should occur that would require
change of plans that he would preach
his farewell sermon on Sunday night,
next.
At night a congregation even larger
than that which had assembled at the
morning service greeted DIR. bowman.
Another strong sermon, filled with high
Christian teaching was preached. The
music of the choir was a feature of
the services both morning and night.