Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-11-26
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PLANS AT LUNCHEON

The luncheon given by the ladies
af the First Baptist church last even
ing in the interest of the rs Million
Dollar Campaign was success. in
every way. The seven captains and
their teams were arranged in groups
at the table so that matters pertain
in to the campaign might be convent
emily discussed. Director o. o.
Green and Organizer H. P. Evans had
previously divided the membership of
the church into seven groups cores
ponding to the seven teams which are
to do the canvassing on Sunday af-
ternoon between the hours of two
and six O'Clock. DR.. Green carefully
explained the object and plan of the
campaign and answered many ques-
tions that naturally arose. A free
discussion was entered into and
much interest manifested. It will be
the aim of these teams to see per-
sonally every member of the First
Baptist church also other Baptistswho
are living in the city with member
ship elsewhere. The pledge cards If
the latter will be sent to the church
where membership is held.
Baptists to Sign Pledges
In the drive which it to be made by
Southern Baptists November S0th to
December 7th pledge card is to be
signed by every member of the church
and the payments are to be made
either weekly, monthly, annually or
all in cash at one time if the person
so wishes. The plan has been so care
fully worked out that when the pledge
cards are signed copy of the card
will be sent to the general headquar-
ters at Louisville for the State Of
Kentucky and it is the hope of the
State Board to assist in the collecting
of the pledges where aid is needed.
For instance, church member moves
his or her residence to another
section or city and the church to
which they will go, in needing in
formation about the amount Of this
persons pledge, can get it from the
State Board office.
The following reasons haye been
outlined why ever Baptist should sign
a pledge.
1. Because it is for Christ and his
cause. Baptists can afford to tie up
with their Savior with their property
for five years when He has tied up
with them with all He has through
out eternity.
2. These pledges will be of help to
the local church in, the collecting Of
the pledges. The individuals will not
be dunned by some far-away agency.
8. Because these pledges will put re-
ligion on the same sort of business
policy that every other worthwhile
business is carried on. Continually peo-
pie are buying homes, lands, autoes,
bank stock, on time and bind them
selves to pay.
4. Because of the great fellowship
in it, it is movement in which three
million are expected to have a part.
When all will do their equal part of
it, it will help the whole undertaking.
s. 1t is the only way Baptists can
do really great thing. The boards
will be able to plan their work in de-
tail as they will know what amount Of
money will be secured.
6. Because Baptists should believe
and know that all they have and own
really belongs to God. Stewards and
trustees is the prevailing thought to
be borne in mind.
Z. Because of the crying need of the
world which is suffering and in sin.
The only cure that can be given will
come thru the signing of these pledges
when the whole world can be helped
by the blood of Christ. The cross
will then be raised high. ~