Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-01-20
wALHALLA METHODIST CIRCUIT
Appeal by Pastor for Greater Spirit
ual and Material Zeal.

umns Of The Keowee Courier during
the last two or three years will in
dicate, | have not been very trouble
some to It's readers of late, but now,
after long silence (for 1t seems so
to me) come with just q few words,
Intended especially for my friends of
the Walhalla Circuit They may,
however, prove Of some interest to
all readers of this good newspaper
who are at all inclined to. religious
matters.
In many respects this last year has
been one of the most pleasant years
for me since joining the Conference.
Several circumstances have contrib
uted to this result. In the first place,
have labored among my own people
"a people whom l had long before
learned to love, and in whose integ-
rity l could nnhesipatingly place the
utmost confidence. Nor has this
confidence in any way been betrayed;
neither has our mutual love grown
weaker. / enter upon the luties OF
this new year with greater conf
dence, love and pleasure, and am
praying for and expecting great
things to come to pass among us,
and In this prayer and the JOY Of this
expectation | urge every one Of you
to take part. May our common Lord
give me greater fidelity, greater
courage and greater results.
Last year we were very successful
in some respects. The manner in
which the business interests were
conducted was all that could have
been expected, and this is due in
very large measure to the faithful
work OF cur board Of stewards and
thn inccnncnd lihnro1itl ~
OF most Of our people. | regret,
however, that | am unable to say the
same with reference to our progress
along spiritual lines. Perhaps we
find one reason for this in the fact
that the pastor had nine churches to
serve and a large territory to cover.
At the same time l realize that |
have not accomplished as much for
my Lord as | should, nor do | claim
to have done all that was possible
for me to have done. But If God
wills, | shall make a greater effort
this year than ever before. The work
to be done here has in measure
been reduced, and we may reasona-
bly, expect better results and more
general satisfaction.
There are several suggestions |
wish to make. | would like to write
two or three columns on the ncces-
slty for more Sunday school work
among us, and | would like to use
,, this heading: Every Church Sun
day School; Every superintendent
Superintend; Every Member Pres
ent." Brethren, we, the members of
the Walhalla mission, need such an
article, and. assuming the position
Of "spokesmau. will designate
Revs. j. G.. Law and j. c.. Yongue to
do it.
Now, as to the matter Of appoint
ments. This has given me no little
concern. All cannot have the best;
all cannot be pleased. Be sure, how
ever, that | have done the very best
possible. All the appointments will
stand as heretofore, with the follow
ing additional: Fourth Sunday, Whit
mire, at 1 a. m; Oconee p. m.;
Zion 7.30 p. m.
| would also like to call your at
tention to our missionary collections
CThe editor will pardon the length
of this letter, for he knows that |
am not the pastor of a station, but
Of great big" circuiD. The back
of the little pamphlet, "Remember-
ing His Words" contains the follow
ing:
THE Walhalla Circuit has long
been one of the beneiiciarieS of our
Domestic Missionary Boards. VIII
YOU allow me here 20 insist on show
ing our appreciation Of their aid by
literally contributing to missionary
purposes? Many Of our Domestic
Missionaries receive very little dur
ing the year and it is well nigh i'm
possible for them to meet current
expenses, if our Missionary Boards
are not in position to assist them.
'"The cost of living has considera-
bly, increased within the last year or
two and, OF course, our contributions
should be increased in proportion.
'lf we are indeed the followers Of
Jesus Christ, we are interested in
the extension of his kingdom. If we
fail to support it we are not inter-
ested in it, and it follows we have
not the spirit of Christ in our hearts.
Our assessments will certainly
not be eXhorbitant and we can meet
them If we begin in time. Let us
make a great effort to pay out this
year, proving our faith by our con-
tributions to the cause Of Christ"
In conclusion, brethren, | wish to
say that ! am ever at your service
My desire and prayer to God for this
mission is that it may greatly pros
per, both spiritually and materially
during this year. Cooperate with
and pray for your pastor, that he
may successfully preach the word
Above all things, let us pray for a
great revival Of religion in our
midst and for the conversion of those
who are out of Christ and out Of His
church. Sincerely,