Bridgeton pioneer., 1908-05-21
BAPTIST SOCIETIES
SPRING MEETING.

Young Peoples societies of the West
New Jersey Baptist Association was
held in the Berean Baptist Temple
tuesday. After the devotional ser
vice which was conducted by pastor S.
H. Stratton, pastor A. S. Allyn ex-
tended a hearty welcome in behalf of
the entertaining church. Encouraging
reports were given by members of the
Lookout committee representing Glou-
cester, Salem, Cumberland and Cape
May counties.
Interesting remarks We're made from
the floor by various delegates on the
question What is the best thing our
society has done during the past year?''
A round table conference was con-
Quoted by pastor E. B. Freeman Of
Millville In connection with this
conference some vital topics were con
sidered, among which was, "An Ideal
Prayer Meeting, which was discussed
by Mr.. Milton Lummis. Mission
Study was discussed by Miss M.
Glaspey. An experience in this work
during the past year has proved most
helpful to many societies. . Results of
this work have been larger know
ledge, an increase in giving, an awak-
ened interest, also an incentive for SER
vice, besides this deepening Of the
spiritual work. Another topic of in
terest was 'The Quiet Hour which
was considered by Miss Mae Lee The
central thought of this topic seemed to
be the key to higher spiritual life
and greater power. During an inter
mission, a solo was rendered by pastor
1. S. Hankins and greatly appreciated
by all. A stimulating address was
given by Miss Van Hook on Practical
Junior Work" Since this work is
fundamental and preparatory for
greater service, its Importance was
earnestly emphasized.
A very important subject was next
considered under the general thought
of 'Scriptural Giving Pastor W. E.
Reynolds discussed the first phase of
this subject, ''Why?" The obligations
of Christian giving were especially
viewed from the teaching of God s
word. The next phase of the subject,
when! or the Method of Giving" :"
was considered by pastor W. S. Knox
of Newport. An education of system
attic giving was forcibly impressed on
all hearers. The next phase of Chris
tian giving was discussed by Pastor
E. E. Hall on the "What? or the Pro-
portion of Giving" The scriptural
method of giving as the Lord hath
prospered us is the best principle with
which to work. After the appointment
OF various committees the interesting
session of the afternoon came to close.
The evening service hegan with the
devotional service led by pastor l. S.
Hankins. The choir of the Berean
Baptist Temple took special part in
the music of the evening.
Through the recommendation of the
nominating committee pastor E. B.
Freeman was elected president for the
ensuing year The new president then
gave spirited address on the For
ward Movement or the Missionary Ed
ucation of the Baptist Young People :"
A general interest in the missionary
enterprises of the church is being
aroused, and an awakened interest and
larger giving is already manifest.
After the evening offering a-beautiful
solo was rendered by Miss Mabel Han.
cock.
The address of the evening was de-
livered by Rev. G. W. Peck, Jr., of
Camden. The topic was 'The Lord S
day and the State. - The Lords day
was not considered as Saturday or
Sunday but a day set apart for the rest
of man and worship of God. The wor-
ship of God was instructive as well as
in accordance with scientific demonstra-
tion. One day in seven for the wor-
ship OF God has proved essential to
mans preservation. The preservation
of the children of God who are the salt
of the earth is essential to the preser-
walton of the State. A crisis is con-
fronting our national---life to-day be-
cause of a gradual loss of reverence for
the old time Sabbath. If our nation
does crumble in the coming years, it
will surely be because of our desecra-
tion of the Lords day and our deser-
tion of God. The address teemed with
earnestness and enthusiasm.
The service then came to close
leaving with the delegates pleasant
memories of the services of the day.
Many Women Praise This Rem.