The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-05
Successful
ReUiuaLHas
Closed.
THE SUCCESSFUL MEETINGS AT
CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH
CLOSED LAST NieHT-cREAT
: FALL CAMPAIGN PLANNED.

The revival at the Central Christian
Church closed last evening with an
Oyer.flowing house. There were ac-
cessious every day OF the revival.
Much OF the success is due to the
hearty cooperation OF the membership
of the congregation. Much credit
must be given to Fairmonts daily pa.
pers for the fine attendance through
out the speciai,seryices. The singing
evangelist, Miss Bessie sadler, gave
universal satisfaction; The faithful
ness of the chorus and Of Mrs Mere
dith, organist, can not be too highly
commended.
Tomorrow evening. at 1880, Mrs,
Msrlah Reynolds Ford, who was for
number of years. missionary in
Old Mexico, will address . public
meeting to which eveTybody Is most
cordially invited. Mrs. Ford viii also
speak on Wednesday evening. On
Tuesday Immediately after the close
of the public schools, she will address
q meeting to the children. Mrs. Ford
is a. very interesting speaker. !,
The Central Christian Church .ex-
poets to hold a great revival lmmedi-
ately following the Centennial next
fall. For their campaign in evangel-
ism the pastor and official board are
siready planning.
Centennial of the Disciples Of Christ.
September 7th. 1909 pamphlet of Sc
pages was published at Washington,
Pa, under the title Of "a Declaration
and Address" The seeeder Presby-
teriaa Minister who wrote It was an
irish Immigrant OF marked scholar:
ship, plety and grace, whose name
Thomas Campbell, indicates that be.
fore ne was an Irlshman he was
scotchman. It was a plea for the re.
union Of all churches by return to
the DOCTRINES ordinances and life OF
the Apostolic Church. 1t called for
the abolition of all creeds and confes.
sions of faith as tests OF fellowship,
and the reinstatement of-the Word of
God. and particularly the scriptures
of the New Testament, as the united
churches only rule of faith and prac.
tice. 1t plead for the announcement
of all human leadership and the e1al.
tation of Christ as the one head of
the church. 1t breathed the kindliest
spirit of Christian fellowship, and
was manifestly inspired by yearnlng
for peace and unity in the family Of
God. as well as by loyaity to Christ.
Shortly before this date and soon
after it, other leaders in different
churches and in various parts Of the
new world took the same position. AS
fast as these became acquainted they
united in the common cause. Alexan-
der Campbell, the son of Thomas, was
soon recognized as their foremost
champion. There is no general eccle-
siastical organization, but great vigor
in local church activity and mission
ary endeavor. A million and half
dollars was devoted last year to mis-
sions. benevolence and education.
They expect to increase these offer
ings to two millions this year. Easter
is generally observed by offerings for
the support of o.phanages both at
home and on the mission fields.
Their 11y0OO churches, in whose tel.
! lowshID million and a quarter men,
ibers are now living, are varIoasly
known as Churches of Christ, Chris
! ton Churches or Disciples. The Cen
tenntal is being celebrated by a far
reaching campaign Of betterment in
all departments Of Christian life and
service. The elimination of the cele.
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