Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-09-14
AMONG THE MISSION WORKERS.
Beavcrdam w. Nj. U. Held Splendid
Session at New Hope.

The Woman'si Missionary Union Of
the Beaverdam Association held it's
fourth annual meeting with New
Hope Baptist church July 81 and 2S.
The nice new church, situated in a
beautiful grove, was well adapted to
our meeting. AS we entered the
church we were greeted by the word
Welcome" in large green letters,
just over the pulpit. Upon the plat
form were arranged profusion Of
FERNS and other potted plants. At the
opening hour the house was fairly
filled, with every officer Of the union
present and a good representation
from most all the churches. Miss
Wannie Morgan, in few well-chosen
words, gave the delegates and visitors
most cordial welcome, which was
responded to In happy manner by
Miss Kate Harris.
The report Of our faithful superin-
tendent, Mrs. d. A. Perritt was very
encouraging. She reported an adj
vance movement in all our work. We
now have 30 societies, including Sun
beam bands an6 one Royal Ambassa-
dor chapter. She made an earnest
plea for our district presidents 'to be
III haste about our Fathers business"
visiting their churches, keeping i'm
touch with the pastors, and to leave
Do stone unturned until every church
IL their district has missionary So
ciety of some Kind.
We were fortunate to have with us
on Wednesday Miss Daisy Cummins.
our state missionary, whose presence
was an inspiration and very great
pleasure. Her soul-stirring mission
airy talk was thoroughly enjoyed, and
strong current OF missionary zeal
was set in motion that will be felt
for good among our workers.
Miss Bertrand Perritt read a splen-
did paper on the benefits to be de-
rived from missionary society,
"hich was followed by an open dis
cussjon.
On Thursday morning devotional
exercises were conducted by Mrs.
w. l.. Dobbs.
Mrs. e. S. Blackburn read a most
excellent paper, "What Is Real Civ
ing? She showed us plainly that
the first real gift is the gift OF self;
then comes the giving of our sub
stance as the Lord has proSpered us
"a Christians obligation that is
taught us in both the Old and New
Testamonts. This was followed by an
open discussion, after which 90 ladies
pledged themselves to give the tenth
OF all the money that passed through
their hands
We all feel the need of systematic
giving, and why not adopt Gods plan,
ana prove me, saith the Lord Of
hosts, If will not open the windows
Of heaven and pour YOU out a bless
ing"
Mrs. WI. Stribling made the re-.
oil e
ladies to take and read our mission
literature. She made a strong plea
for the Baptist Courier in every Bap-
tist home.
Miss Allie Stribling gave us an ex
cellent paper, "rhe Girl as an Innu-
ence IN othcr Girls lives"
The election of officers resulted in
the choice Of the old officers: Mrs.
ID. A. Perritt, superintendent; Mrs.
Q. x. BreaZeale, president; Mrs. w.
L. Dobbs, vice president; Mrs. w.
J. Lunney, secretary and treasurer.
Miss Anna Marett having resigned as
Sunbeam Band superintendent, Miss
Vera Crawford was elected to fill her
place.
This brought to a close our meet
ing, which was one Of the best we
have ever held. The New Hone la
uieS ulu everything III tnclf power TO
make our stay among them pleasant.
They have our unbounded thanks for
the many kindnesses shown in their
splendid hospitality.
1t was the writer's pleasure to be
entertained in the lovely home Of Mr.
Kelley, and to say the least we were
never treated better, and our STAY
with them will always be pleasantly
remembered.
feast Of good things was served
each day at the church, and the social
hour was heartily enjoyed.
The next annual meeting will be
held with Beaverdam church two
weeks previous 10 the associational
meeting. Mrs. O. *. Brcazeale
Local News from Madison.