Arizona republican., 1916-04-06
ARTISTS HOLD
 ANNUAL MEETING
Glendale Welcomes Gather ing of Ministers, to Attend Annual Conference. Many Inspiring Talks Made by Those Present
Special to The Republican,


 GLENDALE, April 5.-The twenty fourth annual session of the Arizona Baptist Convention started yesterday morning in the First Baptist church of Glendale. Part of the delegates ar rived in the sugar city Monday and part yesterday.
 The pastors conference was called to order by President w. J. Gordon of Clifton Among the new pastors in troduced were J. Lawrence Bell of Phoenix, J. w. Epperly of Flagstaff J. R. Varney of Phoenix. Brief remarks were made by Dr. J. Stacey of Ft. Thomas. Field Editor A. L. Wordsworth of South Pasadena who is at present making his annual trip to Arizona. Rev Judson A. FL liott, who came to Arizona nineteen years ago, when there were only five churches in the territory was also among the speakers.
 The first topic of discussion was How to Promote Evangelistic Spirit in the local chaurch." This was help fully discussed by Secretary T. F. Me Courtenay. J. w. Epperly R. L. Sprolls R. T.. Pope and others. Superintendent C. A. Woody of Portland. Ore, spoke on the plans of the American Baptist Home Mission Society. with reference to evangelism. The second topic of discussion was. Importance of Special Revival Meetings" Rev l.. B. Mathew son of Miami treated the topic in the form of a story entitled, some Did and Some Didn't
 The afternoon session started at two o'clock. The first order of the after noon was a discussion of an Efficient Church Organization" led by pr. Geo. F. Varney, of Phoenix. According to Dr. Narney. the ideal church organiza tion contemplates the getting of every member to do some form of personal service in connection with the local church, was gone into. The discussion was continued by Rev. J. w. Epperly of Flagstaff, who called attention to the supreme purpose of the church viz: The winning of souls to Christ Many questions were asked.
 The following officers for the pas tors conference for the following year were elected: Rev R. P. Pope Palo Verde president; Rev C. M. Northrup, Glendale, vice president; Rev. N. A. CoXsey. Tempe. secretary.
 It was decided to hold summer con- ference for pastors, in connection with the evangelistic conference.
 The closing address of the afternoon was by Rev. J. Whitcomb Brougher, pastor of the Temple, Baptist church. Los Angeles, on The Kind of q Preacher the People Like"
 Following is the program for today's session:
 Morning
 9:30-Call to Order. President, Rev. F. L. Sproles.
 9:40-Brief messages from mission aries and pastors. Andres Basoco, J. E. Bell. $. G. Bridges. w. P Bristow, w. H. Cox, J. W. Epperly. E, C. For syth, W. J. Gordon. E. A. Gottberg, Edward Jones, J. W. MacNamarro l.. E. Mathewson, W. M Riddle. H. L. Sparks, Lee I. Thayer, A. B. Tomlinson, | W. J. D. Upshaw, R. $. Withrow. J. A Wright J. r. Marlboro, W. A. King, R ! P. Pope. N A. Coxsey, J. Lawrence Bell Marie Norgaard, J. Humphrey. G W. Harts, o. l.. Comstock and any other who may represent churches ol missions.
 Announcements.
 10:50-Song and praise service.
 11:15-Annual sermon. Our Mission ary Opportunity" Rev. R. L. Sproles
 Afternoon
 2:00-Call to order.
 2:05-Financial statement, L. H Thayer M. D.
 2:15-Report of board of managers
 2:25-"Opportunties for Arizona Baptists." T. F. McCourtney
 2:55-Discussion led by Deason B W. Getsinger.
 5:25-"The Mission and Methods o the church." Rev J. Whitcomb Brough CT. D. D.
 4: 4:25-Adjournment.
 Evening
 7:30-Song service.
 7:50-"Some Elements of convention Efficiency" Rev. C. A. Wooddy, D. b IL. D.
 S:3O-"The Church With a Hobbl Skirt" Rev J. Whitcomb Brougher, |