The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-09-23
5reswell, Mrs. Proper, Rev. Leffler,

keokuk-Rev. j. F. Sanders, Mrs
Q. ]. Carlson, Mrs. Mary Martin, Mrs
W. H. Albertson, Miss Mile Brunat,
Miss Mary B. Jones. Mrs. Geo. s.
Merriam, Miss Alice Fouts, Mr.. and
Mrs. N. ]. Montague. William Fouts
Hillsboro-Rev. c. S. Carroll, Mrs.
J. W. Runyon, Mrs. M. D. Pope.
Utica-Rev. C. S. Carroll
DR.. Sanders was reelected dele
gate to the state convention to be
held in October at Des Moines.
The morning session closed with a
helpful address by Rev Fred Berry,
state evangelist.
After short praise service, We'd
nesday afternoon, the various mis-
sionary circles by their reports, show
ed that much has been accomplished
In the past year.
The principal address of the after
noon was delivered by the Rev. Wilcox
of Des Moines, the subject being
world Wide Missions He brought
out in a well balanced manner the
claims of the various departments OF
the Baptist missionary work, and pre-
scented in his forceful way the work
now in progress, centralizing his
thoughts around Iowa for Christ so
that the World VIII be Christ's"
The Free Baptist church of Hills
boro was admitted into the associa-
ton, and plans for the admission of
the Utica Baptist church were also
arranged.
Wednesday evening, after the praise
service led by N j. Montague of
Keokuk, the report of the Northern
Baptist convention was ably present
ed by Rev. Geo. Sheath of Ft Madi-
son in the form of most interesting
discourse.
1t was, indeed, treat to be privil-
edged to listen to DR.. j. F. Sanders
in the popular address of the evening
as he presented the subject. The
Church and its Place in Modern Life. "
He said In part:
1.-TWO thousand years have passed
since the time of Christ, yet the world
has failed to realize the truths He
taught and to make practical ap-
, plication of them. What sad thing
1t is that the world has lost the OPP
! portunity for so long, and has kept
1 apart from the teachings of Jesus.
! Even the church has to great ex-
] tent substituted creeds for deeds, try
! ing to embody the Infinite in the
| finite words of man. In worship,
forms and ceremonies have largely
taken the place of the spiritual life
| of the church. First of all the church
I should be the living body of Christ,
! composed of regenerate members.
"The church Is now trying to re
store the ministry to its original po-
1 sition of leadership, to erect again the
family altar in the home, to abolish
4 graft, and to establish the kingdom OF
/ truth and righteousness.
"The political life of the day
1 should be largely influenced by chris
I tian people, who have so long neglect
/ ed this important birthright and civic
/ duty.
Finally, the church will be victor
ious and triumphant through the pow
err of the Holy Spirit and the inspira
ton of the second coming of Christ y
The Thursday morning praise ser
i vice was led by Rev. G. S. Carroll OF
! Hillsboro.
Following prayer by VIM. Fouts OF
Keokuk, encouraging reports were
read concerning the Baptist colleges
at Pella and Des Moines, showing
growth along all lines.
Rev. ]. C. Ship of Pennington dealt
with the problem, The Sunday School
it's Teachers and Their Teaching >
Rev. Jay 4. Lapham of Des Moines
presented the work of the publication
society; and A. w. Beeson of Farm
ington told how to make the Sunday
School go.
The reports of the various commit
tees were received, showing an in
crease along many lines.
Thursday afternoon, the Baptis
Young Peoples Union had charge o
the service. The devotional service
was led by Miss Alice M. Fouts o
Keokuk. followed by the reports o
the unions of Charleston, FIT. Madison
Keokuk and Pennington.
VIM. NJ. Fouts spoke very plainl,
in regard to conservation and loyalt,
as being factors in B. Y. P. U. WORK
showing the Importance of the worl
in the kingdom of God. Mrs. j. {
Ship. spoke on earnestness and en-
thusiasm in B. Y. P. U. work.
Rev A. G. Hagerman, representing
Des Moines college, gave an address
on christian Dynamite
The result of the election OF officer
of the associational B. Y. F. U. wa
as follows, all being new with the eS
ception of the president:
President--Wm M. Fouts, Keokuk.
vice president-Mrs. ]. g. Ship
Pennington.
Secretary-Mr. Welsh, Ft. Madison
Treasurer Miss Mabel Scott
Charleston.
Thursday evening, the praise SER