Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-01-31
Deep Interest and Enthusiasm
Marks 7. M. E.. A. Conference

Deep Interest and Enthusiasm
Marks I. N. c. A. Conference
As result Of the conference hello
in Strasburg, Saturday, Sunday ani
Monday under the auspices of the
County Committee of the Young Mems
Christian Association there has come
about clearer understanding of the
work of the Association as the arm Of
the church working among young men
and boys carrying the message If the
church to these young men through
their physical, social and spiritual
activities. The splendid cooperation
OF the layman and the pastors of the
various denominations was in itself a
great demonstration of the value, OF
the Y. M. G. A. in providing a COM
mon platform upon which all chris
tians might unite for concerted action
in attacking those problems which
only united action can solve.
From the opening sessions of the
Boys Conference through the Sunday
services in all the Churches, the meet
Jog of the Ministers of the County,
Mothers Conference, and the farewell
service on Monday night the interest
increased and the impression deepened
AS result of the meeting of the
Pastors arrangements were made to
make the organization permanent.
This will give Shenandoah county the
distinction of having the first County
Ministerial Association in the State.
The Pastors expressed their hearty
approval the work of the Young Mems
Christian Association is doing in be-
half of the young men and boys in the
county, and pledged their personal
support and cooperation.
Besides local pastors, laymen and
the County Secretary the spea ker:
were A. E. Roberts, of New York, S
A. Ackley and e. L. Baker of Rich
mond
In connection with the County Y.
NJ. G. A. Conference at Strasburg
Saturday to Monday. there was held
a conference of the Ministers OF the
various denominations in the county
This conference was held on Monday
the 9th, in the Methodist Church.
Rev. J. A. McMurray, Presbyterian
Minister of Woodstock, was elected
Chairman; Rev. r. l.. Wittlg, Metho-
dist MiLister at Mt Jackson, was
elected Secretary.
Rev. McMurray presented the topic
"Why we are here" After which
County Young Mems Christian AS.
ISOLATION Secretary Duncan presented
a paper on Figures and their Mess.
age" which were compiled from
question previously sent out to
the different Ministers. These figures
caused considerable comment and
discussion in regard to the conditions
prevailing throughout the county
Mr.. A. E. Roberts, of New York,
International Y. M. c. A. sSecretary,
then spoke on Cooperation IN Rural
Religious work. Rev. A w. Barley,
Reformed Minister of Woodstock,
spoke on the Ministers relation to the
Social Life of the young people, and
Rev. ]. w. Link, Lutheran Minister
of Strasburg, spoke on the Increas-
ing of Efficiency.
A. E. Roberts, of New York, then
summed up the whole in look to-
wards the future; after which there
was considerable discussion in re-
gard TO the future. To help on the
work of the future, action Was taken
by those present looking toward a
permanent organization of the Min
listers of Shenandoah couuty.
A committee of three was appointed
by the Chair composed of Rev. A. w
Barley of Woodstock, Rev. J. H.
Haley, of Strs sburg and Rev. Copen-
haver, of Mt. Jackson, to arrange
plan of organization and program
and date of meeting. This committee
will begin at once to arrange pro-
gram and call a meeting of tae Min
listers of the county to meet at Wood
stock in the Presbyterian Church at a
very early date. 1t is hoped that the
Ministers will enter into this aud be-
gin to make their arrangements to at
tend.
An exceedingly profitable time was
spent together by the ten Ministers
present monday, and an equally
profitable time can be promised for
those who attend the next meeting.