Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-09-28
VOLUME. XXXV, NUMBER 46.
HAPTIST GENERAL ASSOCIATION
TO MEET IN PETERSBURG.
To the Baptist brotherhood of the

1918, with the Ebcnezcr Baptist
Church, Petersburg Virginia. The
interim between the last session and
tho, coming one will exceed that of
any other in the history of tho asso-
citation due to the change in the date
OF our meeting. Because OF this
change and to avoid the possibility
OF any misunderstanding hat might
arise we are taking this method to
inform our brethren and prepare them
for Il glorious and successful meet
ing n Petersburg.
1t was with extreme regret and sor
row that wo heard Of the disability
of our beloved President, Rev. u. d.
Lewis. d. d. occasiOned by the hand
of atfliction that fell heavily upon
him while delivering mastery ora
ton in his own city, July 4, 1918. The
constituency of the General Associa
ton and his many friends in general
have not yet fully recovered from
tho shock which affected so material
ly the BAPTIST brotherhood not only
Of Virginia. but the country at large
We are earnestly urging that the Pull
nit and the Pew join in prayer for
tho speedy restoration to health OF
| our beloved president.
But while rightly solicitous for
tho complete recovery OF our prcsi-
dent, ii seems both fitting and appro
pirate that We should also consider
the cause which was so dear 10 him
ana for which he lahorcd So assidu-
ously--thc Baptist General Associa-
ton OF Virginia. While physically in
capacitatcd to the extent that forbids
his active participation in the work
at present. yet his interest has not
faded nor his faith failed him in re-
Snoct to the work as will be shown
by the following letter:
202 u. Leigh Street,
Richmond. Va. Aug. 90 1918.
Rev. r. J. Langs. on, A. B. BID,
First Vice President Of the General
Association. Norfolk Virginia.
My Dear Brother Langston.-Owinc
to my disability YOU are hereby adj
vised TO assume the work OF the Pres
idcnt OF the General Association Of
Virginia. I would also advise that
you call the Executive Board togcth-
CT as soon rs possible, such time
and place as may he convenient to
You, to take under consideration the
best plan of bringing success to our
coming meeting at Petersburg Virgin
ia. I am sure that every man will
givo you his unstintcd cooperation.
/ shall pray for your success.
You may take the liberty to use
tho "Hcadlight' In such way as
will make it most effective in arous.
Ing the churches end other subordi-
nate organizations OF Virginia.
clio
brethren write mora for that paper,
and that You also uscs it very freely
in expressing your opinions as to
what should be done
am still improving and hope to
no out In few days. Nevertheless
I shall not burden myself with the
work Of the association, but depend
OH You.
Wishing you abundant success in
the work, I am,
Yours very truly
q. d. LEWIS.
Shall we not take courage in tho
light of these words? Brethren we
arc calling upon each one of you to
rally to the flag Of tho General Asso-
citation Of Virginia and do your best
to make our meeting at Petersburg
not only a splendid success but the
banner year Of our history.
From the city; from the town;
from the village and from Tie rural
section you who are affiliated with
tho General Association Of Virginia;
you who are interested in our State
work and tho cyangelization OF the
world arc urged to meet us at Peters
burg with increased zeal; concentrat
cd interest and contributions worthy
of your standing to take an undis
puted part in the deliberations affect
ing your State and denomination.
The success Of OIL" meeting depends
upon each church and pastor consti-
tuting this body. Will not each pas
tor make a special appeal to his peo
pie to send up larger contributions
for education and missions than ever
before? The demands made upon lis
as a State body were never greater
nor more urgent, but we arc glad to
affirm that along with this Increase
Of demands and obligations has come
a corresponding increase in oppor-
tuniry and means to meet them.
Money was never more plentiful, PEG
pie were never more willing to give
than Mt present. We arc praying that
the denomination Of our leaders may
be utilized in marshalling the mighty
forces at Petersburg for the good Of
the Cause and the glory Of tho Cross
May God help ,ls to realize our duty
and inspire us to perform It.
II. ]. LANGSTON.
First Vice President,
,<lj,c 831 Bank St. Norfolk Va.