The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-04-15

330.23, and special expense of $40,
total of S2,370.23, anu regular ben.
evidences of the church to the amount
of S6O9.S3. $1,S95.95 has been paid on
the Sunday school annex, and 81, ,304.85
on the parsonage. The current ex.
penditures of various departments of
work amount to $1SS.76, and depart
ment benevolences to $2l9.69. Special
benevolent offering not passing
through the treasurer's hands amount
to $4S.35, bringing total benevolences
to SS77.S7, and total current expenses
to $2,55S.99, making a grand total for
all purposes Of $6,63766.
G. L. Blocher reports having audited
the treasurer's books, finding them
correct, and strongly commencing the
treasurer for his excellent system of
accounting.
The trustees call attention to the
new properties acquired by the
church, and express satisfaction with
the condition of the various buildings,
citing some minor repairs which will
shortly be required.
The finance committee expresses
pleasure in view of all obligations be-
ing fully met, and small balance in
treasury. They recommend budget
of S2,114.O0 for the ensuing year in
matters of current expenditures. The
incomplete canvass necessitates linn
tied budget, with the canvass finished
the items will be increased as nee
essary.
The board of deacons called atten-
tion to the fact that from the spirit
ual standpoint. the church has made
decided advancement during the past
year, as noted in the prayer meetings,
the regular services of the church,
the Sunday school and other organiza-
tions, the securing of the Sunday
school annex, parsonage, large contri-
button to missions, conversions and
greater number of workers in all de-
partments, efficient work of the pas
tor in his model conduct of prayer
service and uncompromising fidelity
to preaching the scriptures.
Any church that can stand up un-
der the stress of financial burdens as
was self-imposed by us during the
past year and at the end present such
grand showing as will be read in
your hearing, need have no fear or in
any manner doubt it's future bles-
sings.
The social committee reported an
average of social evening a month
creating stronger social fellowship
The music committee calls atten-
ton to a splendid year in the music
of the church, and hope to continue
to make the music helpful feature
of the worship.
The missionary committee cite the
exceptional mission record of the past
year, and outline effective measures
which will bring the church to an
increasingly aggressive evangelistic
service.
The report from the Sunday school
shows vital life, yet reveals large op-
portunity for advancement. Average
attendance for year 213, with average
offering of $3.99. Current expenses
have amounted to $170, and benevo-
lences to $43.81, while considerable
payment was made on the S. S. an
mex by various classes in the school.
The Senior B. Y. p. U. has had a
year of hard work, and has not real
lied much that was anticipated, yet
good work has been done and the
field opens to larger effectiveness.
This union makes no effort to raise
money, being educational and devo-
tional in purpose, yet it's offerings
place $12 in the benevolences.
The Junior Union has had splen-
did year. With a membership of for
ty, under competent leadership IT. has
accomplished much. The offerings in
this union are incidental, yet amount
to about Sc.
The Woman's Missionary Society
report a good year. Both the pro-
gram and work meetings have been
regularly sustained. With a local ex'
pense of but $1S.76 this band of wo
men has placed $192.16 into mission
airy channels during the year.
The general condition Of the work
is excellent, and the outlook fol-
strong, aggressive work was never
brighter, or more promising.
Following these reports the pastor
gave summary of the work of all
departments during the year just