The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08
CLOSED AT MOUNT AYR
Coleman and Kemp Had a Great Re-
vivaI Meeting at Mt. Ayr with
Many Converts Secured.

Last Sunday evening witnessed
the conclusion of the most success
full revival meeting that has been
held in the local Methodist church
for years, and one OF the outstand-
ing campaigns in the religious life
OF Mt. Ayr. For four weeks these
eesI the AUSPICES a'e Of fet the oAeu Leon o Gospel ]
Team, with F. G. Coleman as the
preacher and w. E. Kemp as the
musical director. From time to time
members of the Leon team were
present and took part in the services
giving the announcement OF their
presence and their words. Special
speakers during the meetings -were
Hon. V. K. McGinnis, Mr. Sam Car
ber, who preached last Sunday
morning, Chas w. Reeder who ad-
dressed the men Sunday afternoon,
Feb. IS, and Rev. Marsolf, who
spoke at the mems meeting last Sun
day afternoon.
The large crowds that thronged to
the meetings during the four weeks
bore testimony to the power Of the
preaching that was TO- be heard
there Several times the capacity Of
the church was reached and many
were turned away. Last Sunday ev
ening probably thousand people
would have listened to the preacher
date as many AS it was, about 100
were in attendance. The large choir
under Mr.. Kemp's direction was an
able assistance to these services,
and the solos. were gladly listened to
as Mr.. kemp's pleasant voice deliv-
cred them.
The special feature of the cam
paign which helped largely to its
success was the delightful informal
ity OF the gatherings. Never could
the people tell what might be said
or done next All stiffness was ut
terly banished and happy freedom
was the consequence. Everyone was
made to feel at home, and the at
tendance, though affected from time
to time by inclement weather, was
very constant.
Too much cannot be said in praise
of the admirable spirit which was
shown by the two workers. From be-
ginning to end there was not single
incident to mar the recOllections OF
these weeks, never an assumption
OF superiority, nor any professional
ism, but always kind warm
friendly atmosphere was present.
These men made scores of friends
during their stay here and will be
long held in the remembrance of the
people here.
Another delightful part of the
meetings too was the helpfulness
shown by the pastors and people OF
other churches who were present
from night to night, and did much
in many ways to he of service. Their
efforts were largely appreciated.
Mention should also be made Of
the services rendered by others
without whose labors, there would
| not have been SO great success. The
advertising committee, the finance
mi f0 n
mittee, those who opened their
homes to the Leon guests, those who
| had charge of the prayer meetings.
| the faithful singers, and the loyal
pianist, the devoted personal work
ers-all these rendered able assist
ance, and for their work hearty
thanks are rendered. No doubt there
toned in this list of helpers.
! The numerical results of the re-
vival at this time were 1875 reconse-
crations and decisions, and the re-
ceiving of fOrty-six persons into the
church last Sunday. There will be
others to unite later with the Metho-
dist church. while some who made
with other local churches. In addi-
| tion to these things, there has been
created fine condition of things in
the church and in the Kingdom.
They are more anxious to work and
serve, more eager to achieve the
best results. A beautiful spirit of
love and friendliness is prevalent
very generally.
and nearly twice as many per capita
hearts of the pastor and his helpers,
and cause the entire church to ex-
tend thanks to the two men who
through God achieved this great
| work-Mt. Ayr Record News.