Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-24
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,,,on basis from which it never
,arId be dislodged The ministers
we're delighted with movement
which contemplated emphasizing the
ro,igIous element in the civil life.
They thoroughly approved of the
1ampaigns for commercial and indus
trial advancement, but thought that
these should not be waged to the
nvclusion of any endeavor toward the
religious uplift of the city
Dr.. White Urges Baptists Join.
Practically the entire Baptist min
'strv of Atlanta was represented at
rhe meeting. The proposition to join
With the other churches of the city
in A grand rally of the Christian
forces was brought to the attention
If the preachers soon after the meet
ing was called to order.
DR.. John f. White, pastor of the
second Baptist Church, in making the
motion indorsing the project and set
ting December IA as the tentative
date, characterized the movement as
most opportune
one of the fine features of the
movement" he said, "is its timeliness.
For many years the residents of Al
lanta have been sailing under the COL
ors Of a church going people. We
know that this characterization is
true. We know that Atlanta probably
is pre- eminent in this respect among
her sister cities of the South. But
other people do not know it.
Now is the time for us to make
a. showdown for the benefit of those
who may be doubling us. 1t is most
1pportune that We are given this
chance to make a demonstration of
our strengthened for the sensation
that it may make, although | am not
opposed to a sensation if it 'sensates'
in the right direction-but that we
ourselves as well as people through
out the State may be encouraged by
the sight of the solid body of Chris
ion warriors who are gathered to-
gether in the churches throughout the
city
Certain People Will Respond.
II know that the people will re-
vpond. Every one of the Baptist
ministers here should agree to make
every effort to fill his church to over
lowing on the date which finally is
selected. There should be an hon
est count at the doors-not minis
teral estimate The figures then
should be brought to this confer
ence for tabulation at the Monday
morning conference and in this way
il would be possible to get the to-
tails so far as the Baptist churches
were concerned. at an early hour
Monday forenoon.
at is fact which the churches
should deplore that many of the
lodges and fraternal organizations
have us beaten a mile in the way of
hdeuty and loyalty. They turn out
practically their full membership in
number of instances. Now is the
time for us to show what we can do.
This Co to Church Day will assist
The ministers in separating the sheep
rom the goats. 1t will be a good
thing for us to find out which of our
members really are the loyal and
faithful ones. l think that those who
ire physically able to attend yet do
not should be put on the retired
list"
The Rev. L. E. Barton. of the jack
son Hill Baptist Church amended
Dr. Whites motion so that provision
was made for an accurate count
among the Baptist churches of the
city. The Rev. Mr. Barton remarked
that the rally day would be most eff
tective in its lesson and in its after
results if there were a conscientious
and accurate count taken SO that the
attendance in every instance could be
stated authoritatively and not as an
estimate or guess.
He said that many Of the minis
te-s Of the city judge the number
in their congregation by the supposed
seating capacity of the chruch, which
might vary several hundred one way
or the other from the actual attend
ance. His amendment was adopted
without a dissenting vote.
Sees Attendance Increase.
Vi believe this will stimulate church
attendance and church interest more
man any other one thing" said the
rev J. A. Crumbley, of the South
side Baptist Church. There Is a
certain class of people all over the
lty who are in their church. going
much the same as they are in almost
everything else that they do. They
WI. go to church if the matter is
allied to their attention. They will
20 if they are reminded of it. 9th
4F"lse, they are very likely not to go
~ all.
once set them in the habit OF COM
.Hg ana they are likely to continue
IN II. The plan certainly Is worth
-ryihg at any rate. Any device or
movement is justifable that affords
It legitimate means of increasing
-nurch attendance and developing a
7'eater spirituality.
My personal belief is that II will
grove great stimulus. | am anxious
10 see 1t tried and watch the results