The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-10-24
Viii Preside over the Grand Forks District
End az successful Conference.

MsI M On Monday, Rev. w. r. Morrison
#sfhe $ oldest member Of the conference
aSdeliyered the annual conference SER
aMm mon from Acts 1:14, But ye shall
power, after that the Holy
has come upon you, etc. Tae
need Of the Baptism of the Spirit
was emphasized throughout the ad-
q dress as the great essential need OF
81 missionaries in all times and places
n The first session of the schol OF
Twas conducted by DR.. 7. s. Hender'
B son. Field Secretary. Dr.. Hender'
son is a man of extraordinary gift
and has given the ministers of the
conference many helpful suggestions
Lalong evangelistic lines.
He teaches that the essential things
to KEEP in mind concerning conversion
are:
4 1. Conviction of sin and no two
records of conviction are alike.
2. Contrition-"They are prlcked
in the heart This experience var
les in different people.
3. It must be continuous-that ls'
it must survive.
The street preaching was under
the direction of Rev. Scadend, H. G.
Harris, of Leeds and F. W.Gress, OF
Dickinson, were the speakers last
! night.
In the evening DR.. Trimbell gave a
very eloquent missionary address on
China.
Sunday was a general ralylng day
for methodists The services were
all largely attended and much interest
shown.
The bishop preached avery impress
sive sermon on Sunday morning IN
Vincent Church to an overfiowins
audience. Many were not able to
ENTER the church. The afternoon
memorial and ordination services
were also we'll attended.
In the evening DR.. Henderson
preached to a crowded house and up
on the close Of this service the ap,
pointment of ministers for the year
was read by the bishop. There were
msay important changes. DR.. Powell
is reappointed to Vincent Church and
his people are satisfied. But while
Minot welcomes back DR.. Powell
they regret the loss Of DR.. Moore, who
has become transferred to the Grand
Forks District.
There was general satisfaction ex'
pressed by the visiting ministers
declaring that they never were GREETED
with warmer hearted hospitality.
the year:
The twenty;second annual confer
ence OF the North Dakota Methodist
conference closed most successful
session last evening, with services
at the Methodist church. DR.. Hender'
son preached the closing sermon and
the transfers and appointments were
announced by Bishop Goodsell.
The delegates are unanimous IN
their praise of the citizens of Minot
for their entertainment, and Of the
}energy, enthusiasm and hustle Of MI
not, the Magic City. Resolutions
thanking the citizens Of Minot. Presid'
in. Elder Moore, DR.. Powell, Bishop
Goodsell, the speakers at the confer
ence were passed.
The appointments follow:
Minot District
Presiding Elder-Charles E. Vermii'
Alexander. s. Miller; Ambrose,
Benz. Babcock; Antler, ]. c. Cook.
Bottineau, D. s. scodeng; Balfour,
Mark Osmund; Bowbells, w. J. Smith;
Buford Mission, l. B. March.
Cando, A. J. Allen; Darlington, F:
NJ. Mccoy; Cathay, E. o. Crimes;
Churches Ferry, r. M. Alderman; Co
operstown, H. G. Kispaugh; Column
bus, u. w. Ellington.
Dazey. c. d. Locklin; Des' Laos. VIII.
liam Bennett; Devils Lake. T. a.
olsen; Donnybrook and Carpio. Ed
ward Andrews; Dunseith, Montague
Bickle.
Flora, to be supplied.
Glenburt, Gilmore Cunningham;
Grano, G. A. Tenant; Granville. w.
j. Snow.
Harvey, G. F. Sewrey.
Kenmare, E. G. Price; Kensel. w.
F. Butman.
Lansford, T. ]. Watts; Leeds, H. s.
Harris.
Minot, 6. 1. Powell; Minot Circuit