The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-10-11

Seo'A0o 'ii 4Hdiit otICCt, DCtndnN,
stands as a memorial to the CT
founded in Brooke county more {
the new church. In this he spoke OF
the happy feeling that should exist
in the hearts OF all who are commu-
nicants. TT has been tremendous
task" he said. and had It not been
for the generosity ever shown. this
church would not have been possible.
We have gifts from nearly every
State In the Union: we have received
gifts from England. II does not be-
long TO US: IL belongs TO our children.
who will enjoy 1t after we have gone
on before"
DR.. Rains was then introduced. He
read as the scripture lesson part OF
the fourth chapter Of Joshua, which
treats with the memorial erected by
the Children OF Israel In memory OF
their deliverance. The speaker said
that the building of churches was a
perpetual reminder to God of the feel
ing of His children. The speaker said
that the children of Israel were to be
delivered, and that they were going
God did this deliverance come. and He
The speaker stated that Thomas
Campbell was an Irishman. raised n
Catholic. was a member of the An
glician Church. and then severed his
relationship with them. Mr.. Campbell,
changer" He believed in going TO
that place where he felt his cofvic-
tons were satisfied AS to this he
nf NJ -
there were four branches. He helped
to build an Episcopal church. and was
tried by a court for doing so.
DIR. Rains said that Thomas Camp
bell came to this country as a mis-
sionary; that he invited all people
together and taught them of the
Christ; here were people like sheep
without a shepherd. The great heart
of the great Campbell reached out TO
them" continued the speaker. He
was n mighty man. He wrote a dec
laration which Is considered second to
the Declaration OF Independence. In
that declaration are the germs Of this
great movement"
Unity Of Purpose.
In the course of his address the
minister asked for a unity OF purpose
among Christian people; a direct be-
lief in Christ; a sympathetic perssn:
and illustrated his desire by saying
that Alexander Campbell was offered
large sums Of money for his services
as a writer. but he refused to sell his
birthright for a mess Of pottage." In
place of this, the speaker said. he
has aided such men as G. NJ. McGarvy,
Robert Graham, W. II. Woolery and
other men who have been in your
midst here"
In concluding the speaker said that
and influence. men who have made them
selves felt in the world. Especially did
he mention Nose n. Lard, whom he term
ed as the greatest preacher In the world.
Dr. Rains then stated that a $4,000
debt remained on the church had asked
contributions. In. response pledges were
received from the following person's:-
Y. a. Long, st. Louis. Mo-, $4,000; NJ. NJ.
cochran. Iniontown. Pa. 81, $50 TO a
present GIFT OF $3.50. making a total
Of $1,000 with Droviso that $3.50 go to-
wards purchasing an organ: Hon. Earl
w. Oglebay $1,000. aside from the lot
on which the church was built; "a
$500; Miss Ida Irwin. $500 10 be applied
on new pipe organ. Henry Wells $3.50.
J. Gibson. 5000; Campbell Jobes 5000:
Bethany, 800: Mr.. and Mrs George A.
Doak 900; Young Ladies' Bible Glass
other contributions were Mrs. ~ l.
Israll 800; W. r. Reeves 800. Young
Mems Bible class 800 w. =. Pierce
Carperon church. Christian tEndeavor
ss9 ecs. 300; J. .; d Kemp and wife 800
largo number % flfty dollar pledges and
finally the collection. At the concius-
ION q The morning service over $4,000
Afternoon Service.
The afternoon service opened with a
communion service, which was followed
{ Ia "A al. 81
rector 81 Music. Bethany college. AM di.
rector Of the choir. Dr. Rains then made
short address IN which ne called atten-
! tlcn % the importance Of prayer. Pray
er, he said Is the golden KEY with
l which 20 unlock the portals 81 day. and
INC bolt 10 close the doors a. night"
other contributions were then taken
bringing the total 20 within 81 900 81 fho
DEBT, and ~ was thon said that enough
outside piedges had been received Ia
/ make up the difference. DR. Morgan then
called ROY. ~. ". Biddlc 81 WoIiaburr,
rev J.. r. Hopkins, Of IniontoWn. ~
lion. NJ. n. cochran, Uniontown. and
graduates % Bethany college. and w.
c.@ived their religious training in the
old church.
Or Biddle said thar be- was siad that
hl1 church WeiishurR. had sent fbe
charter members FOR the rcthar,.
church back IN che years ~ 1929. ~
divided. and only a. members Wrrr feff'
Rev HOPKINS said. ~ congratulate
YOU ifntnef MORGAN. on this muGuin-
cent building and the splendid v0r =
that Dr. being done hcre" ffe then Fave
r short history n bic school iifc al
Hcfhnnv
Mr. Cochran. o. prominent aftornev.
fnid that by this new building be- wfs
reminded that the world stiil moves fic
aaid. 20 come back 90 BETHANY berauea
bethany o. mV mother church
Rev. flnN. recent Graduate OF
Bethany. spoke very ferveufir OF the
good that ia being accomplished. Dr.
MORGAN closed tho meeting hr taking
tno gentlemen Do The name ~ The con.
greFaiion. and presenting REX. FLAX.
Whu pronounced the hcnrnicfi0n
IniH evening. the services 0ufufH with
Christian EudnINuf no els O'Clock Tho
rrruinr church service began az 90
O'clock
nr Rains then ffIFDrfl hIe drIlra-
tory sermon. "'lhe Triumphant chris. '
fn pert Do spoke ae follows.
We NOW 900 apart tnir house f0 the
worship Of The llfinn and ffur God and
fu fhe service of Tseua CHRIST our Lord.
We devote be- fn coo preaching 90 tho
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