Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-01-29
EVANGELISM In ELLSWORTH.
This column is to be conducted for fen ,ceeks by the
committee Of pastors united in special efforts

."S '"ioS VI SUN SERVICES luugeu from
the viewpoint Of results. 1t is admitted
that there have been movements OF
this sort that have had disastrous reflex.
and the statistics that have been compiled
| OF the results of some OF the largerca m
paigns would seem to show that, instead
OF gain to the churches concerned, there
was loss. The fact remains, however,
that 1t largely depends upon what you
want to prove,and that while figures don't
lie, there are some factors that cannot be
tabnlated by any process OF human arith-
metic. And while it is true that the cam
/ paign in Ellsworth is hardly over at this
| writing, there are some results that, to the
| writer, are well worth while.
The fact that three churches OF different
denominations have entered into the
effort and that the relations throughout
have been so cordial, is a practical demon
stration to the community OF the real
| unity that is the bond of all believers, of
whatever name or sign. 1t is true that
| ordinarily there are the matters OF church
policy, or the administration of the ordi-
nances, or the glory OF a great heritage
that differentiates the denominations one
from the other.
But when the thought of the kingdom
| comes first, when there is forward move
ment that calls for q united front, how
quickly the different communions that
are anxious to hasten the coming of the
Kingdom get into alignment. 1t is time
when the great essentials are put forth,
haV, ~ 49,
are accumulated. This idea finds its larg-
est expression in the organization called
the Federal Council of the Churches OF
Christ in America, which recently held its
sessions in great city. But it is also be-
coming more true OF each community
| where there are different churches of the
evangelical faith. And the recent series
in Ellsworth will help to foster and
cement this spirit OF unity.
Another result worth while is the deep
ening of the desire to be OF some definite
service in the work OF the Kingdom.
Mention was made in the column last
week of those who pledged their CO.
operation in the services along some par
ticular line of effort. The hearts OF the
pastors have been made glad by the hearty
response to their call and the number of
those who thus covenanted was larger than
was expected. Best of all was the fact
that these workers have been trying to
SNAKE GOOD.
Evidences OF their efforts have become
manifest in many ways, and whatever
success may come will be due largely to
their heipfulness. We wish that these
workers might be organized into league
of Personal Service, so that the idea for
which they have striven in these meetings
| will become a matter of permanence in
| their normal work in the churches.
In two weeks thirty-one services were
held. The regular services every night in
| the churches, with simultaneous services
at the Falls on Tuesday and Friday even
| ings, were the more public meetings,
and the average attendance at these
services was good. The cottage prayer
meetings held in the homes in the after
| moons were seasons when the spirit OF
prayer was marked and the messages
brought by DIR. Mann were always helpful
| The twenty minute services held at the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Day for
the students in the high school each noon
hour, while short in length, we're deep in
interest and were well attended, as many
as sixteen being present at one session be-
sides the pastors. We feel that in the
scoring OF results there are some OF the
influences exerted in these meetings
which now may not be counted but in
later days will bring their harvest.
Last OF all is the glad result that some
lives have been led to make choice OF
| God for their life-partner. While the
number OF these is all too few, yet we are
glad that there are those who have chosen
the better part. May they go on to the
larger visions OF that life that is possible
for every soul that enters the fellowship of
the Christ.
The last meeting OF the campaign was
held in the Methodist church on Sunday
night, and the congregation overhowed
the main room into the vestry. Mr.. Mann
took as his subject, "The Cross and Its
Appeal to the Higher Life" and the mes
sage was one of his best.
The service closed with an after meeting
in the vestry, in which many took part
some new voices being heard. II was an
occasion of glsdness. Mr.. Mann left on
the train Monday to attend the convoca-
ton in Bangor. He takes the best wishes
OF many new friends made during his
stay in Ellsworth, for the success OF his
work. Abundant in labors, faithful and
orceful in his presentation of the truth
and with winsome personality, he has
made large place for himself in this city
BLUEHlLL FALLS.