The Ocala evening star., 1908-05-04
A MEMORABLE OCCASION
Dedication Of the Methodist Episcopal
Church. South, at kendrick
Sunday, May 3rd

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pened in the history of Kendrick.
transpired yesterday, namely the ded-
ication of the new Methodist church
al that place by the Rev. F. R
Bridges, presiding elder of this. the
| Gainesville district. 1t brought to-
gether a large number Of people from
the surrounding country to witness
the interesting and instructive cere-
nony. The new house of worship was
filled to its capacity.
Rev. Bridges was at his best and
preached splendid sermon from the
words of the 18th verse of the 18th
chapter of Matthew: And Simon Peter
answered and said. Thou art the Christ
the son of the living God. Christ was
the central figure In the worlds his
tory. He represented all there was
| of spiritual growth and religion and
| the worlds advancement in civiliZa-
| ton. There never has been and never
can be a more interesting personality
10 mankind than Christ. He was the
perfect man. To follow his example
and teachings would idolize the world
III all the virtues and doings of man
kind. His death and resurrection
every other event In the worlds his
tory-an unselfish sacrifice for the
worlds ransom from sin and death
The preacher said society was too
often accused of wanton pride; that
the beauties of Easter bonnets We're
more for display and to excite the
admiration of others, but he knew wo-
fnen who wore them to celebrate the
resurrection of Christ and when the
money was expended for that purpose
the spirit that directed it could not be
too highly commended The same with
every act Of man that did honor, rev.
erence and love for this, the greatest,
grandest and best character that has
ever blessed the world.
At the close Of the sermon, Rev. M.
M. Lord, of Anthony, and pastor of the
church, arose and made a state
ment of the finances of the church,
showing a deficit of 5000 and which
ing, could be dedicated. He started the
list at $50, but soon found that the
note was too high and no one could
raise it. He then lowered it to $25.
Yet the pitch was too high, but when
he called SIS several spoke. out, name
ly: Bradford Webb and Mr.. Sumner,
Of Zuber. The subscriptions ranged
down to $40, $5, $3.50 and 81, when
Captain ]. B. Webb arose and asked
what was needed to make up the de-
fciency, which was sos, and he said
he. would assume the amount, which
sent glow of satisfaction through the
sudience.
The building was then dedicated
and communion taken by twenty nine
members Of the church and the three
ministers present, namely; DR.. Cum
ingham, former pastor, Rev. Gra-
ham, Anthony, and the pastor Rev.
Lcrd.
The audience was then requested to
edjourn to the home Of Mr.. A. A. Olin
across the way, where under the shade
OF row of chinaberry trees, long
table had been erected and loaded
with good things the thrifty house
| wives know SO well how to prepare;
and such a feast and such apIHtites!
A feast like that was never before
spread in Kendrick and will long live
green in the memories of those pres
| ert.
The trustees of the church are b." G.
Webb, j. E. Turnipseed, ]. J. CUTLERY
and G. c. Priest.
| Mrs. NJ G. Davis presided at the or
gan, while Mr.. Sumner, of Zuber, led
| the singing.
Mr. Clarence Priest, the capable and
efficient manager Of the poor farm, is
superintendent Of the Sunday school.
Mr.. Olin, Sr., teaches the Bible Glass.
| while Mrs. Whitesides instructs as in
teresting and handsome class Of lit
tie tots Of from four to five as you can
find in a days travel.
The Church building is neat, attrac-
tive and credit to those who built it..
None are more deserving in the work
| than the god women of the village.
who for over two years worked un-
ceasingly and unselfishly in the good
and grand work.
| The building originally was to have
&C st $1,000, but on the present struc-
ture $500 has been expended. The
building is 50x30 feet with spacious
yestibule, two doors, granting egress
and ingress, swinging on reversible
hinges and the upper portion of the
doors is glass, assisting materially in
giving light to the audience room. The
pulpit is spacious and forms a large
Ray window at the south end of the
building, lighted and aired by two
large windows. The railing at the
altar is neat and attractive, while the
seats are comfortable.
The tower Of the church, Is sur
mounted with a belfry and bell
whose tones are deep and can be
heard for a great distance.
Among the many persons present