Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-04
METHODIST DISTRICT REPORT
Given For Norwich District by Rev J. H. Newland-e Con- cudes Six Years Superintendent Record of the Year Past is Covered in His Extensive Report

aged mother who was making her win ter home with him. Peacefully and in full realization of the blessed presence of the Lord of life ana death sne passed from a happy earthly to a s,appy heavenly home, January 5, 1915 The wife of brother Tunnecliffe passed from his home in Gurleyville to the re- ward of the faithful in Heaven. Bre- tber TunnecIiffe is a member or the New England Conference and the obi tuary will appear in connection With the meeting of that Conference. But recently come to the supply Of the church at Gurleyville with hef nus hand sister Tunnecliffe had won the love of that people They mourn her loss as well as miss her helpful pres ence.
 Late Capt. Edward Luce.
 Among the laymen that have de- ceased this year I desire to speak or one especially. Captain Edward Luce, who for many years has been 8 tower of strength to the Mantle Methodist Episcopal Church. He was the friend of every good man. Especially was lie the friend of the Methodist preach ever served the Mantle church. or who ever met Captain Luce in an official capacity or who knew him in the home or at the Camp Meeting. or ever sailed with him on the sea. where his fortune was made. but has sense of personal loss in the departure or this good man. God gave him over eight years to serve Him here. and every year was a benediction to his friends.
 90 Deaths In Churches.
 The records as returned to me from the pastors show that 90 members have died The average of the deaths on the district for the last six years IS 104. Since some of the churcnes nave not reported it is probable that we Will
 %A44 h0r is a heavy toll on the churches of the district and our only consolation IS that theirs is a, great gain, for Paul has said ITO die is gam"
 Membership and Spiritual Work.
 There is indication of gain in the membership on the district again this year IT have removed by certificate to other fields. but 122 have joined by certificate 195 have joined from pro patton and 305 have joined on proba- ton. It has not been possible at any time to see the membership Of this district go forward by leaps and bounds as we should like, but where in New England has this been possf- ble? We have had. however, some growth every year. In the past i've years we have gained 40 full rnem- bers.
 Revivais and Conversions.
 There have been reviva1s this year in some of the churches. notably at Stafford Springs where there were 4o or more conversions, at Mystic where there were, in a union meeting. about 50 conversions and 22 Of these eHese ours as their church home. South held 8 meeting with so forward. Burnside with 40, AfaHehsster with 25, New London A, South csv- entry Is. Moosup 12, Brddgeten 1e, Point 3. Norwich FewR 16, 12, Wiiiimantia Is. There have been other meetings with less result but no less worthy effort. la the latter part of the year the Dis -rict Superintendent with several as- sistants held four group meetings ia he interest of the campaign for Per soaai Evangelism. Let me here sound l note of warning and express a great ,ear. It is that the effort so nobiy be- gun by many of the pastors will be suffered to cease The supreme need ,f the churches is the spirit of per soaai evangelism. It is the need alike ,f pastors and laymen. It proceeds
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