Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-02-14
NORTH CENTRAL
DISTRICT
CHRISTIAN
ENDEAVOR
CONVENTION
(Contributed)

The first meeting Of the T.. b. Con-
vention at the First Moravian Church
was opened by rousing, uplifting
song service, followed by announce
ments, and Vespers, which were given
by Rev. T. Reinke of the Second Mo-
ravian Church. The words of welcome
were spoken by District Vice-Pres. A.
J. Anderson.
The speaker of the evening was Rev.
O'Neill Of Nekoosa, whose topic was
the Ideal Christian Endeavor." He
said in part: A person who does not
think at this time is truly asleep.
Many people are loyal to their nation,
but there are many people who are
lacking in loyalty to God. There is
more work to be done now, therefore
we must be truer, stronger Christians.
If the church is going to back out
at this time, there is going to be big
gap that is going to be hard to fill
Rev. E. T. Farrill spoke on the Year
of Our Great Crusade He said:
"What is a Stacker? He is one who
does not do his duty. He always turns
up missing when he is needed. We
want no more slackers. We must be
ready when the Lord calls US to the
colors"
A selection by the male quartet
put the finishing touch to most IN
teresting and beneficial meeting.
Saturday.
Saturday morning the first meeting
Of the day began with prayer and me-
ditation at 8:25. The morning watch
was conducted by Rev. T. Hanson of
the First Baptist Church. The Look
out committee report with suggestions
vas given by Lillian Raath, followed
5y the Prayer committee report, which
vas we'll and ably presented by Edith
Heise. The Missionary part Of the
program was taken care of by Rev
Reinke, who has been a missionary in
! Nicaragua.
Rev. E. T. Farrill presented in his
usual interesting and helpful manner
the Grand Forward Movement in our
Great Crusade Gospel Teams. He
surely is a Big Buzzer Busy Buzzing
live business meeting followed.
Saturday afternoon services began
with rousing song service. Mr.. Bo'
que of Portage spoke on Efficiency
How necessary it is to have chart
where one may work to reach a goal
for if a society is always on the jot
and doing it as it should be done, eff
fciency is the result If society has
a chart to work by, there is definite
record of it before them, and inspire:
1 society to do its best.
A banquet supper was served at 600
o'clock. A happy time was enjoyed
by all who participated jolly speak
srs kept all laughing and in good hu
NOR
At 7:30 Saturday evening the meet
ing opened with a patriotic selection
5y the Orchestra This was followed
~ patriotic song service. The Firs
Moravian Quartette delighted the au
lience with their selection. Davi
Bogue of Portage, the speaker of tn
evening, gave an address on Christia1
Patriotism. He said in part:
Patriotism means love of one
,ountry If this love is pure it is trul
patriotism. We all admire man VIII
stands up for his country. A laborin
nan does not need amusement as muc
rs he needs a better home life. Civ
the laboring man chance to stay a
, home and learn to love his home.
! there were not so many places of 6
| musement he would stay at HON
I more. Faith in each other is funds
mentally necessary. Our country
made up of our homes, our churche
md our communities. A few goo
q things are coming from this war
h Iohn Barleycorn and King Alcohol al
/ being driven out. Rich men and poo
men are working together in the trel
ches."
] A short address on Wisconsin C.
Union War Department was given t
r Rev. E. T. Farrill. He said in part:
Before the boys leave home, hay
a farewell C. E. meeting and got
time. Give them gifts, such as test
u ments. Send them away with Il
feeling that we are back of them. W
J. at home, have something to do. Ne
u er has Old Glory shown in such sple
ii dor as now. The Stars and Strip
W never more beautiful. When our bo
s, come marching home victorious W
they find that we have sacrificed a.
have won? Will we be worth dyil
for? We must be-"
The Honor Roll of \. c.. Distri
40 Union Soldier and Sailor Boys W
= then read by A. ]. Anderson, aft
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