Evening journal., 1917-05-04
DUTY 70 Volunteer
FOR WAR SAYS PASTOR
Should a Christian Go to
War;" Mr.. Pettingill'S
Convention Theme
PLEDGE SUPPORT
TO THE PRESIDENT

preached by the Rev. W. J.. Pettngiu,
pastor OF North Baptist Church, at the
Delaware Baptist State Convention this
morning. The session also was featured
by the adoption of patriotic resolutions.
Following are the resolutions:
Whereas. The Congress of the United
States has recognized state OF war
existing between the United States and
Germany, he it
"Resolvcd, That the Delaware Baptist
state Convention. in assembly at Will
mington. Nav and .. endorses the ac-
tion OF Congress in this matter and im-
press upon the members of this conven-
ton the duty of supporting the Presi-
dent in defending the honor and rights
of our beloved country in its hour Of
peril therefore be il
"Resolved. That copy OF this be for
wardcd to the President"
The following was also adopted:
Whereas. We recognize the present
time of stress and danger very oppor-
tune for the conservation Of our fool
supply. and
Whereas, Millions of bushels Of
wheat are used in making intoXicat-
ng drinks, in bulk amounting to ten
millions of loaves OF bread daily;
Resolved. That VIC. members of the
Baptist Church. in the Diamond State.
engage TO stand by our noble Presi-
dent and work and pray him TO use
every means. and influence to further,
at once, the enactment for nation wide
prohibition. pledging him on our part
every possible supper. againIt our
greatest national foe intemperarce.
Resolved also. Tha, q copy Of this
resolution be spread on tho minutes
and copy forwarded TO His Excel
lency Our President, Mr. Woodrow
Wilson"
Tho resolution was signed by tho
Rev. j. T. Hunsbergcr and Thomas G
Davis. the temperance committee.
Action was taken by the trustees to
apply to the Secretary of State to have
the name Deiawaros Baptis' Union AS
ISOLATION changed 10 The Dclawar
Baptist State Convention
The report of the Social Service
Nommittec stated that it had cooper
ated with other denominations and
with civic organizations along tho
line OF social service work.
The next annual meeting of the
Delaware Baptist State Convention
will be held at Milford
The treasurer's report follows: Re-
ceipts. S79379; expenditures, S6l515;
balance. Sl7S.64
The committee on temperance in
its report urged each voter to vote
for no license next November
An interesting talk was given by
the Rcv Walter J. Sparks on De
nomina1ioual Work Representa-
lives from the Foreign Nilsson. Homo
Mission and Publication Societies
also spoke
Christian and War.
I'm the course of his sermon OF
should Christian Go To War; Mr.
PettingiH showed by Biblical quo,a
tions thai il is the legitimate occu
pat'o OF civil governments to protec
ito pcople in their rights. This ne
said is a rulers job The Cnite'
States is at war. he said through ne
faul, Of its own, and it is this coun
try's duty to maintain itself IL
Righteousness and protect IFS ci lien
from such fate as over ook tn
Lusilania victims.
"All of us should help" he said
1T lie inconsistent 10 enjoy peace ant
then refuse to help i'm lifting the com
mon burden pressing upon this ma
ton in time of war
"The government said MI Petth
gill. us acting under divine author
ity
IT. must maintain itself in r'ghte Gus
ness he said cor it will surely b
repudiated and destroyed by diY-n
81, need not. It ought not" he add
ed. earnestly. TO have to wait 10
its subjec to vO unteer 70 come 10 "
help. lt would be just as reason
able TO expect the government I
wait for it's citizens to volunteer I
nav their taxes. Universal serv,c
is the righteous method, Tor uhuer
everyone must do his bit. The rul
ing principle is not grace oul Jus
tice" ;.
tho following committees were al
pointed: ,,.u.
Place of Meeting Pastor William
Ne,dham. First. Dover; George /. lrWl
Bethauv Church. Wilmington; Mrs. =
Hewitt. New Castle.
Religious Exercises Pastor D.
Hunsbcrgcr. Bethany. Wilmington
stephen T.. Parker. North, Nilmingtol
the pastor the entertaining church. u
moderator. and the vice moderator,
provided by the bylaws.
Tempcranco- Associate pastor, +.
Washburn. North. Wilmington; Past
II. C. Davis. Milford: Mrs. c. II. Can
well. Delaware Avenue. Wilmington.
Church Let'ers-Pastor J. Y. lrwi
Delaware Avenue, Wilmington
George W. Dougherty. North, WI
mington; the clerk.
Observation-Disclosures Henry Sch Tx
Polish. Wilmington: Pastor j.
Sterrett. Calvary. Dover: Pastor
G. Scott, Mount EnOn, Wilmington.
Nomination of Trustees-C. II. Can
well. Delaware Avenue; A. G. Pier'
Bethany Wilmington; G. L. Norr
North Wilmington
Missionary Pastor T p. Holl0wa
Second. Wilmington; Pastor ].
Hunsberger. Bethany. Wilmington
q Pastor W. Z. Needham. FIRST. Dove
Mrs. !. NJ Horn. Second. Wilmington
\ Mrs. w. l.. Pettngill North, Wilmin
ron.
Resolution S. X. Slemons. Delma
r. L. b. Wo0dall, Milford; Miss L0ui
w. Jones. Second Wilmington.
4 Obituaries Pastor 7. G. Davis, NJ
ford Pastor G.. Schcnk Grccian. w
mington: Miss Charlotte Wells. Secoi
Wilmington.
New Churches Colportcr W. +. Ste
art, Canada; Hiram Nerger, Bethai
Wilmington; Charles J.. Simmons. Nor
Wilmington.
Auditing j. II. Wescott Delaw,
Avenue. Wilmington; Runnell d. ST.