Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-09-25

religious body. And where 1t is pos
sible and advisable unite two or more
Of these centers Of eUniversalist infiu-
| ence into circuit. placing in charge
worker. layman or minister. loyal to
our faith and church. This work to b.,
supported by the convention with which,
contribution the people specially inter
ested can give till the movement be-
Genes success.
md. We recommend that the appeal
to the general convention suggested in
the plan Of the president be endorsed By
this OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES that
, the executive committee petition the
general convention for 5000 per year
for three years to be paid on condition
that the Maine Universalist convention
also raise 5000 per year for three years
fer the carrying on of the program en-
be died in the presidents message.
ard. We recommend that the carry
ing out of these recommendations be
left with the executive committee Of
the convention. they to use their dis
erection in keeping within the financial
limits Of the treasury Of the conven-
ton.
4th. We recommend that following
this convention a State council be held
consisting Of officers from w. u. NJ. s.,
Sunday School Association, Y. p. C. u.
Laymen's Movement and State Conven-
ton. IN which the plans of the years
work may be outlined so that all de-
partments may work as a unit under
the leadership Of our State president
- roN ~ Cd a
this convention.
9Th. We recommend that this cor,ven-
ton heartily endorse the magnificent
work OF our general superintendent, Dr.
John Smith Lowe, who has sounded the
clarion call of the awakening Of our
church to a new conservation and have
service on the faith of our fathers for
the salvation Of the world. Feeling
that it is absolutely necessary for the
future life of our denomination that
this policy be continued and strength
ened. We further recommend that this
convention instruct its delegates to use
their influence to continue the presen:
policy Of general SUPPLEMENTARY undsc
the consecrated leadership of DR.. John
Smith Lowe.
9Th. We recommend that our
Maine delegates be instructed to use
their influence and votes at the Bal
timore General convention to make
i permanent the National Laymen's
! organization which under the name of
the National Committee of Fifty has
done notable work in the great drive.
7th. We recommend that because
| Of the fact that the State and gen.
| eral conventions make such big de-
mands on the time and resources of
the ministers, that the State conyen-
| ton appropriate $50 toward the ex-
| pense of the Minister'S Retreat in or
| der to insure a complete registration
| of ministers in Maine fellowship at
/ said Retreat.
! Sth. We recommend that the ex-
I ecutiye board be instructed to ap-
! point the proper delegates to serve
as our representatives on the Inter-
UNCONVENTIONAL convention of Maine.
! 9th. We recommend that this con-
! vention heartily endorse the work Of
/ the w. P. c. L. as of inesimable
value in the spiritual culture of our
! young people and the future life of
f, the church and urge our parishes to
give their hearty endorsement and
assistance to the Y. P. c. L. and its
| juniors.
10th. (Move the acceptance Of the
report. and the adoption of the rec
ommendations.)