Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-04-20

In the joint exercises. made up OF
Representatives from the various or.
ganizatlons and departments OF our
church work II is a real privilege to
say word in behalf OF the Ladies'
Aid and Missionary Society OF the
Bryan Baptist Church.
Il am aware that the church n.
large appreciates the necessity Of
such an organization. and know. too,
that the result OF the arduous labors
OF its faithful members from year &c
year is recognized as the most salts
factory work done by any department
In this church, but ! do not believe
that the true worth OF its existence.
the broad scope OF its usefulness, the
consecrated and faithful service OF It's
membership and the helpfulness OF It's
influence will ever be known
"A third OF century Of continuous
work since its organization has
wrought a wonderful record for its an
nails: a period in which has been
spent many lives consecrated to the
lofty purpose for which the society
was organized-liv of noble women
who presented their bodies living
sacrifice to the work, rejoicing in the
thought that it was but their reason
able service.
To-day. at the beginning % a new
year as our minds review the past.
the members find much for reioicin-,
as memory recalls the items OF helm
fulness. faithfulness and sacrifice ne
corded in is minute books.
sweet charity sits enthroued as
queen OF all their work; mans hu
manity to man has struck a chord Of
harmony that is divine. Through
their influence strong Christian Eel
lowship has many times clasped the !
hand Of trembling endeayor, and hope !
and love. abundantly bestowed |
through their ministerings. have made
glad the hearts and frightened tho !
lives Of the unfortunate downtrodden |
and sorrowful.
missions. with all the wonderful |
scope Of usefulness the term implies
have always been a watchword in this
society OF Christian workers. Mis-.
sions. foreign and hone have from
year to year received needed support
from the organization. according to
the ability OF the society's treasury
the amount. however small, being
sent on its way Of usefulness accom-.
panied by the prayers OF the good
women who devote their time and eff
forts TO this great work
Another pleasant work Of the La.
dies Aid Society OF THIS church for
several years past has been the sup
porting OF Bible woman In China.
Very little cash-about $50 per an
num-is required. but oh, the JOY
that comes with the knowledge OF be.
ing instrumental IN aiding one Of
those whose heart is ahre with The
love OF God and whose lips have been
touched By live Goals from on the
altar so that when the call came she
was enabled to answer, Hero an T.
Lord. send me-.
"'The poor ye have with YOU al.
WAYS, and 'lnasmuch as ye did Il TO
the least Of one o. these. We did II unto
me. These are The words Of lloly
Writ that ever resonnd in the Chris.
tian's ear. and thus It Is that such a
noble work has been done by the
members Of this society, not only for
the poor OF our own church and town
but for the orphans ana others de
pendent on the charity Of others In
our State institutions as we'll
Money; yes. thousands Of dollars
have been thus contributed by the La
dies Aid Society u this church dur.
ing the past years; but money. while
always essential. is the very least that
has been given. Boxes Of warm cloth.
ing. shoes. stockings and hannels have
been sent to the little orphans when
cold weather was upon them. Boxes
Of clean summer wear were seq, In
season, and when the Joyous Christ
overspread the world and our
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