The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-04
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR
MISS STEPHENS SUGGESTS
IDEAS. TO MEMBERS.
Her Letter Read at Essex Congress,
Worlds Christian Endeavor Union
Session Shows Prosperous Conditions.

held last evening in the Roseville Avenue
Presbyterian Church.
After the usual upper the evening was
devoted to a discussion of the county mis-
sioifaFy work conducted by Miss Mattice.
Miss Ida B. Stephens, State secretary, in
her New Year letter to New Jersey Chris
tian Endeavorers says:
Those who were at the executive COM
mittee meeting felt that this is to be a
year of real work, more so than ever be-
fore. Our president was fertile in sug-
g~estions and recommendations of practical
plans, all of which were heartily adopted
by the committee, and which stand for ad-
vancement. l am, sorry any district secie-
tary should have missed such an inspiring
meeting. Please note carefully the report
of the meeting in the Round Table, and
decide how much you can do to make the
recommendation a reality in your county.
Some of them are along lines we had
already laid down, and this Endorsement
and emphasis make their carrying out all
the more imperative.
Did you notice in the Christian En-
deayor World of December II DR.. Clark's
Familiar Letter and his recommended
ton for the observance of Christian En-
deavor day? If not, please look it up and
see his emphasis on 1t as decision day.
In the first issue of Our Unions No
vember %, the suggestion was made to the
presidents of the unions that it be made a
day of education IN Christian Endeavor
history and principles, and the two Will
work together admirably-e. g, let the first
half of the meeting be given to talk and
papers on ID Christian Endeayor: the pur-
pose of its organization: 90 its funda-
mental principles, fellowship, loyalty TO
Christ. loyalty to the local church, indi-
vidual conservation. Then make appli-
cation in the second part of the meeting
on, How shall we, as present members, use
such a heritage? ID By renewed self-sur-
render; () by winning others. Close with
an appeal to associates and others TO now
yield to Christ and begin to enjoy this
service of fellowship.
"Of course, such a service should be
carefully prepared for, and much prayer
should be made for it,
1T would be a good plan to have a list
of names for prayer given to those trusted
ones, who will be careful of its use.
IT hope every district secretary is plan
ming to send a New Years greeting 10
his or her society and will show it
how to make Christian Endeavor Day a
rich blessing.
In your visits from now on make
much iof that day and earnest prepara-
ton for it."
At the last meeting of the State execu-
tive committee Augustus w. Abbott's res
ignation, on account of pressure of busl-
ness, was accepted. Arthur N. Pierson
being appointed in his place. A rising
vote of thanks was given Mr.. Abbott for
his faithful and efficient care of the treas
ury. The Rev. w. B. Greenway was
made superintendent of Bible study. which
was the only change in superintendent,
the missionary department still being va
cant. The budget for the next year was
submitted, amounting to 1880, which will,
if secured, allow an enlargement OF the
work. The program committee for 1908
was appointed, consisting of DR.. Peck
man. the Rev. w. =. Allen, and Messrs.
Jewell and Timberman. No invitation for
the next convention having been received.
the three vice-presidents were appointed
to secure a place The quarter-cent me-
mortal building. was approved, and ten
shares taken by the executive committed
, at S. per share. The president urged the
visiting of the negro societies, and the
committee voted to stand ready TO aid in
this, and the action TO be communicate
to Bishop Walters. The president recon-
mended that the superintendent send out
letters outlining definite work. He sug-
gested that the district secretaries obtain
through the local Sunday school associa-
lions the names of churches and pastors
and Sunday schools and superintendent
without Christian Endeavor societies. and
send them to him. and that they outline
a map Of their counties. showing railroad
connections, and good roads. then group
societies Chree or four each and use the
congress plan. Have at central point A
meeting, beginning with supper, followed
by social period, then "a half-hour for
problems. He would like each secretary
to report to him monthly the condition of
their work, He recommended a field COM
mittee of q, one in each county to aid the
district secretary. A new banner will be
presented next year, the details TO be
given at the January meeting.
Endeavor societies wishing TO have good
meetings this year should read the fol-
lowing:
1t will be a success for you, no matter
what it is on the whole. IL you make it
your meeting.
The singing yours from the opening song
to the last. Put into it your whole voice,
and your intellect also.
The prayers yours. Think of every word.
Make every word your own Bend the
knees OF your soul.
The Bible verses yours Every one If
them has a precious message for you. Be
lieve il. Receive the message.
The leaders talk yours. However min-
teresting you will find it full of interest If
you realize that through 1t your God is
speaking to you, If you will listen.
The testimonies yours, however stumb-
ling. Every one of them t~estifies OF an ex-
%perience that is yours. or may be yours.
TIL responsibility for the meeting yours.
Yes, yours as much as The leaders or the
prayer-meeting committees, In proportion
to your powers and your opportunities and
Gods desire for your services in the meet
ing.
The privilege yours. The blessediless
yours. The happy memories yours. All. it
is your meeting, because 1t is the meet
ing of your Saviour
There were twenty-one new societies re-
ported last week. among the number being
the C~ollingwood Presbyterian.
Til Camden County Union has just held
a grand rally and betterment" meeting.
Tho program was taken from Union Work.
and the Judgment Of all was that it
worked splendidly.
The 'betterment" topics were treated BY
a frst-cldss set Of speakers. The subjects
were: How TO Get Better Prayer Meet
ings. by the Rev. Samuel D.. Price; How
to Get Better Missionary Meetings" by
the Rev. c. c.. p. Fox. How to Get Bet
ter Committee Work. by the Rev. A. y.
Winters. and "How to Get Better Bible
study" In the Endeavorcrs Quiet Hour at
home. by the Rev. W. e. Needham.
Thu Rev. George T. Eastman will adj
dress the meeting Of the Orange Valley
Congregations Christian Endeavor Society
tomorrow evening.
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