The Oskaloosa herald., 1912-11-07

their own power to Withstand, and
were it not for the reinforcing power
4 of God failures would result. Should
a failure result, we need but to re-
member that those who were most
closely associated with Christ during
| his earthly career failed. Peter, who
was one of the bosom friends of Christ
failed. but was also restored, forgiven.
There should follow the revival q de-
velopment, growth until perfect
and complete life results. Everyone
ought to find something to do, for idle
hands are the DEVILS tools. II one
wishes to be successful in any realm
he must keep busy. This is true in
the business realm and equally so In
the spiritual life. But what ever we
do let us do all to the glory of God.
HHH
Central M. e.
Sunday was the first sabbath alter
the close of the recent revival cam.
paign, and full days services We're
again in order at the Central M. Il.
church. Prof. w. L. Wyland, the new
musical director, with reorganized
choir of about twenty voices, was in
charge of the music and Mrs. Benz. II.
Marshall, the new organist, also as
sumed her position and did very ef-
fective work. AS vocal solo, Prof.
Wyland rendered God Be Mericful
Unto Me-" in a pleasing manner The
sermon by DIR. J. Nj. McClelland was
in the nature of advice to the con.
verts and young christians, regarding
the success that should be the result
of their christian life.
At the close of the sermon about
thirty persons came forward and join
ed the church, some by letter, but
mostly on probation. In the evening.
after the sermon, one more came for.
ward and joined on probation. At this
service Dr. McClelland spoke from
the 18th Psalm and verses SO and So
Miss Elva Jackson and Miss Edith
Jones, singing evangelists from the
Holiness university, rendered a very
touching and yet pleasing selection.
Miss Jackson was formerly one of the
young people of the Central church,
and her many friends in Oskaloosa are
greatly pleased with the success that
she is having in her chosen work.
Christian.
The Bible School attendance was
344 with an offering of $10.73. and 159
bibles. or these totals the primary
reported Sc in attendance, offering GO
cents, and 10 bibles. There is lively
primary under the care of Mrs. Utter
back, and her helpers. November "a
10,
Il large school and a creditable annual
offering for state and foreign mis-
sons On last Sunday Superintendent
Porter promised Il beautiful bOuquette I
of flowers to the class guessing the
amount the missionary board had ask
ed the school to contribute. Two
classes, the Loyal Boys, taught by
Robinson, and the Busy Bees. taught
by Mrs. Hong guessed the exact
amOmt-$l00. and these two classes
shared in the snow white floral gift.
This was Mr.. POrter's way in calling
specific attention to rally day and IL
was efrectual State Y. NJ. G. A. Sec
rotary W. NJ. Parsons, of Des MOincs.
was visitor and dismissed the
school. rr- aaotie. ~. q. hs p. gcva amlt 80,
Some twenty years ago this good
man did his first association work In
Oskaloosa, and his friends here are
gratified at the good record he has
made. At 800 o'clock he gave an ad-
dress at the church on "The Forces
that Destroy Manhood" II was a
heart message out Of the burdens OF
his life. Mr.. Deadman gave the first
of series of sermons on "Fundamen-
tails" The morning sermon was on !
the Exalted Christ" in which he
spoke of the matchless life of our
Lord and the vigilance needful to ap-
proach his high ideals Of life. Jesus
regarded all of his power only given
10 him for service and reserved moth
ing, not even his life, which he gave
up for humanity One young man
responded TO the morning invitation,
and three in the evening. There will
be preaching each evening this week.