Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-01-26
THE CHRISTIAN
ENDEAVORERS
Goals Discussed by a Member OF
the City Union Com
mittee.


To Reach Thcm," written by member
of the union committee.
We must understand what Christian
Endeavor stands for if we are TO appre-
ciate it's possibilities. &. T.. stands for
four principles and only four, namely:
/. Confession Of Christ.
2. Service for Christ.
3. LOYALTY to Christie church.
4. Fellowship with Christ's people.
The pledge embodies these four prin-
ciples. BY taking part in the young
peoples payer meetings we are confessing
Christ and at the same time are preparing
ourselves to speak for our Lord when the
occasion arises, perhaps at times before
those who are not in sympathy with Ills
teachings. Therefore our first goal il
to have the open meeting filled with
personal testimonies and response from
each member at every roll call.
A second goal to be reached is that
every Endeavorer shall be lined up for
some definite service, not only in the
manifold opportunities which each indi-
vidual society offers but also in the State
and City Union work as we'll MANY
hands make light work Don't leave
everything for n few to do. Everybody
put their shoulder To the wheel, and the
result will not only be that the accomplish
ments of Christian Endeavor aims will
be greatly stimulated. but the members
thus engaged will, themselves, receive
untold benefit.
A third goal which should be set before
us Is a greater loyalty to our church.
Are we giving IT as much support as we
might? Not only financially but per
sonally. We owe il TO our pastor and To
-.
and cheerfully respond TO the tasks which
we are called upon To do.
The fellowship with Christ'a people, or
in other words mingling with members Of
other societies, should he coveted
privilege Such fellowship is productive
OF mutual benefit The secret of the
growth of the G. +. movement to great
extent lies in this fact
Our fourth great goal should be to aid
and promote the spreading OF this blessing
which VIC enjoy. This brings us lace To
face with the proposition what support
are we giving TO our city and State unions2
l am sorry to say that interest In these
vital organizations has of late not
been what it should he. as shown by the
small attendance at the last State convcn-
tion with its wonderful inspirations.
This is also shown by the absence of many
who formerly attended the City Union
meetings We should include In our last
goal the attendance of every member II
our societies, and not only he present but
bring enthusiasm and determination
10 promote the & l.. work by ic.ning
their efforts with those from other societies
Endeavorers Of Delaware the opportu-
mites are before you. What will you do
with them?
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVoR NEWS.
The union has exceptionally good news
for YOU SO don't fail To be on hand ut our
next business meeting February l. Meet.
ing place will be announced later.
Looks like a rival with renewed activity
at Westminster Last Sunday night
they had few members out, but the spirit
OF that few was real. To add 10 that
Captain Haley of the West End Reading
Room spoke, telling about some of the
members from West End who are in the
service. But the result of reaching
outward was given by two OF the men in
the service. These two Young men
were strangers until they met at the
Reading Room on Saturday evening.
One, 3 soldier who has been In service In
the trenches, gave very interesting talk,
telling the effect of small things and how
they 90 down the line NJ G. Sullivan
referred TO the Pocket Testament League
4 solo was sung bv one of the soldiers
\ most inspiring and uplifting duet was
sung By 4 sailor and soldier. These two
young men who arc in the service uf our
country enlisted because they loved their
country and felt they were needed
Endeavorers, think, If they III the service
when given a leave Of sence love God :
work and Gods house enough to give
their time in Gods service what are
you doing Are you serving God or
are you pleasing whimsical self? If
you think God does not need YOU. yeu
are mistaken. Your country would appre-
ciate your giving little Of your valuable
time 10 help cheer those who have time to
serve both God and country.
DR.. Roberts will be the speaker for
State Christian Endeavor night ut Central
church DIR Roberts is our State presi-
dent and needs no introduction
There will be very interesting speaker
at our city union meeting on Friday
night at St Paul ) NJ. T.. Church Enter
tanning programs are being arranged for
both of these meetings.
The Bethany Baptist Christian En-
deavor Society have elected the following
officers:
President, Lucy Diverty; Nice-presi-
dent, Mildred Miller; Rec Secretary,
Frank Hearn; Treasurer, Lillian Worrall
We wish them God speed in their work.
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