Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-25
Of kennebec County In
Session at Fairfield.
Numerous Interesting Address,
es by Able Speakers.
LARGE Attendance Very Enjoyable
SessIons...1he 0fficers.elect.

society connected with the First Bap-
tist church at Fairfield, Friday, Jan. a.
This convention was one of the most
uplifting, profitable and enjoyable ever
held since the organization of tn"
Union. The meeting was scheduled 10
commence at o'clock, but owing to the
late arrival of the train from Augusta
the speakers were not ready until 3lo.
The first speaker on the schedule was
Rev. H. H. Hayes of Gardiner. HIS
address was closely followed, and re-
ceived marked approval from all pres
ent
The next speaker was Rev. l.. II.
Clarke of Gardiner. His subject Tor
the occasion, was True Christian En-
deavor." This paper presented the
thought Of the localized nature OF
christian Endeavor work. Under the
taxing burden of this work the worker
often feels the need Of an uplift THIS
uplift Is secured by three-fold ideal:
First, the ideal which lifts the IN
dividual out of and away from his local
urden and brings him into close touch
md fellowship with God. Second. the
deal which each Endeavorer should
,rvc for each and every member of the
a,n.e'v, working to realize this ideal.
Thin', the ideal for the church II which
thf !, al society is a part. Through
>. =, Gals thus outlined til" paper
81 r-'1t t. 50 enrich tie l:re Of the work
81 Christian Fndeavor rs not TO fail
Nl mailing the work rich in fruitfulness.
This paper deeply impressed the dele
gates, as could be seen by the most
casual observer.
At 4.30 Rev. ]. z. Clifford made an
uplifting address upon how to reach
those outside the church. AS the first
Point. the speaker laid much emphasis
on the motive for securing the outsid-
ers. The motive should be Soul VIM
ming. Second, preparation for soul win
ming This point included fellowship
witt God, tact in work and readiness
to follow the spirit pronptings viii;
earnest and sympathetic activity.
Without this preparation of the fou"-
dalton the attempt of the worker must
fail. The third point laid much en-
phasis upon the value of the soul Of
the outside the fold of Christ as the
Incentive to promote desire for work.
Ing to win souls. Summing up the sit
udtIOH lie "DIhfI IluSI Gt.itt-
self in the proper situation and condi-
ton must be ready to be guided by the
spirit and not by ideas that might sug-
gcst themselves to him and next have
the true desire to win souls. lie mus,
have his heart upon his work. and put
every energy into the work before re-
suits will be accomplished.
Mrs. j. Z. Tuell of Augusta. superin-
tcndent of the Junior Christian Ell
leavor. spoke in most interesting
manner on what we can do in the line
Of Endeavor work.
The reports Of the various commit
tees Of the different societies showed a
most favorable and suspicious condi-
ton of the Union. Many new members
had been added to the rolls since the
former convention. Much enthusiasm
and deeper interest was in evident"
along every line of work. The different
societies are making special Efforts to
make the stranger feel welcome and
feel as though he had a place in their
midst. The surroundings having beer
made congenial. the visitors is in re-
ceptive mood for the meeting and is
sure to be benefited.
was very encouraging, all the societies
Of the Union was represented by ona
or more delegates, who made 1t clear
that the Endeavor work was In the
ascendency.
The president of the Union, B. z
Carter of Augusta. has thrown himself
into the work of the Union without
reservation. and as a result of his zeal
and activity the Union is kept on a
onward movement. He has been aided
by the efficient corps of officers this
past year.
A nominating committee was ap-
pointed by the president, the committee
being composed of one member OF each
society represented. this committee tn
report ct the evening session. The
president also appointed committee
on resolutions to report al the even
ing session.
At O'Clock most bountiful supper
was served by the local society. The
entertainment committee of the Fair
field Society came in for n full share
of praise and thanks for the able man.
ner in which 1t supplied every want and
desire of the visitors
The evening session was called to or
der by the president at o'clock. The
singing was under the direction of a.
L. Narney OF Augusta. whose enthus-
asm and spirit helped materially in the
service.
The report of the recording secretary
was read and accepted.
The CONN ittee on resolutions report
ed the following resolutions:
Having received such gracious bless
irgs from the conference, Be it resolved
that we extend our heartfelt apprecia.
ton to the officers of the County Assa.
citation. for the preparation of such 4
helpful program. also to the local
church for its hospitality. also to the
railroads for the reduced rates. and To
the press for its careful report of meet
ing.
We further wish to express our
thanks to those who have taken part
on the program.
Further, we express 4 discrimination
10 live up to the standard of Christian
lie rs set forth by the various teach
inss OF the convention. devotedly bless
ing our Heavenly Father for wisdom,
grace and strength to accomplish the
same.
(SigpedN Mice Eo;tl, rJ;r,l,a,- po,,