Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-03

nearly commensurate with the needs
and opportunities Of the time than
any yet proposed ~ Baptists.
The first objective of the wear
was the Eniistmant Week. which
may be called the Piastsburx of our
Chateau Thisrry.
AAterafnrc was sent to every pas
tor and church Conferences were
held in associations ana cittes.
ls.oOe of the pledge CARDS with the
InN literature from headquarters
were issued
Then came the infiusnza. Con-
ierences planned by the Supt. OF
Evangelism DR.. Hamien and the
director. for every ASSOCIATION. had
70 be given Up. Enthusiastic ma.
tors IN the MIDST Of their prenaral
ton found the church doors locked
AGAINST their own CONGREGATIONS.
Many churches were closed ter sin
weeks. However. cnousfnS The
time that seemed best 10 Churches
observed Enlistment Week. Ths
results were surprise. Some pas
tors runoed their eyes in amaze.
nenf that certain persons in their
PARISHES had set their hands 10 the
pledge that they would follow
Christ Some churches without
pastors found that among them
selves were those who would see
Jesus" One church baptized Is as
a result Of Enlistment Week. Al.
depaftments OF real Christian actir-
lty were made more efficient
Wherever there was the faith TO
undertake Enlistment Week. anc
the works 10 carry it forward yver.
supplied the results were .,evord all
expectation.
The next objective W.. the rails
ing Of the regular appointments
made by the National Missionary
Societies.
The National Committee sent
teams Of leadiug men 10 hold con-
1erences al Portland. Auburn, Rock
land. Waterville and Bangor. These
rendered efficient and apperc,ateo
aid though n some cases they wer.
so efficient that certain churches
came 10 think that the apportion
nents were their sole and complete
duty
Maine raised more through is
apportiennents than ever before,
covering practically The whole SUM
ASSIGNED
The Victory Campaign placed be-
fore the churches some great op-
portADttles anu some appalling
needs. Names pecunlarv share IN
raising six million dollars vas set a,
$4,000. Now The director IS easily
discouraged. so in kindness 20 him
not one Of the pastors SAID. u cant
lie done
There dio not seem 10 he quite SO
much demand for Victor Ca,ruai-r1
literature as there mad been for ma
Of Enlistment Week but il was semi
ouI- always With a prayer SOM
times with q punch.
District committees we're formed
at Portland. Lewiston. loeliland
Waterville and Bangor md clurch
committees were appointed IN many
centers- Every GssociaIicr WIS Wis
,rsu- In he La2gpr distric. the d.
RECTOR had the atd OF Nr. II. "
Rowe. who *as publicity manage!
.-Ela by speGAirG II many lown,
greatly helped me work The III
rector spoke n ever oo2uyy Dui
TWO ano n hem Secretary Mower
and Secretary tlainleH with strong
neipefs visited several % the
Churches
There vas q splendid response.
The hearty Cooperation q The
7astoTs supplied IN element essen
tla4 TO he success OF me move
Dert- Is Of any cher When they
put = before their people as their
part n 4 great World movement for
Christ there was . large response.
Whatever campaigns are pro-
POSED they should inclCce a earn
lialsI 81 stewardship.