The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1919-02-04
OBLIGATION FACES
CHRISTIAN CHURCHES
Must chfistiaMze Reeonstfuc-
ton Forces.
METHODIST CENTENARY TASK
Great Convention at Columbus En@
phasizes Far-Reaehing Movement
Not Simply to Raise One Hu"dred
Million Dollars.

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Not Simply to Raise One Hu"dred
Million Dollars.
Columbus, o. - Especially - "A
worldwide program for Christian re-
construction"
This theme, considered the most
far-reaching ever adopted by mod
ern Protestant church, brought to-
gether in a three days convention
over 1000 Methodist ministers and
Iaymen from the Cincinnati area at
the Methodist Centenary convention
last week. This area, one Of 20 into
which the country has been divided
for this movement. includes Ohio,
Kentucky and southern Indiana.
In striking language, representa-
lives of many fieAds of world activity.
painted the opportunity now facing
the Christian churches to bring the
gospel to hungry people Of many
lands and to intensity the work so
as to meet the needs of the home
field in America Strong emphasis
was placed upon the fact that the
world is very different from what 1t
was in 1914, and that a church pro-
gram. seemingly adequate then, Is
wholly inadequate now.
Facing as We: do emergencies in
America and Europe and in the rest
Of the world that simply win not wait,
we are challenged to show whether
or not We mean business about
Christ's business was the typical
expression of DR.. Ralph S. Cushman
Of the Central New York conference.
DIR. L. B. Bowers, member Of the
national campaign committee Of the
Centenary, outlined a two-fold obliga-
ton facing the Christian churches.
This obligation, he said. Is:
F1rst-The Christianization OF the
processes Of reconstruction.
Second-The conservation and har-
Messing of spiritual forces generated
through this world, struggle to pro-
gram for the conquest Of the world
for democracy and righteousness.
To meet the demands Of such a pro
gram. the Methodist church, through
the Centenary, seeks:
To enroll at least 20 Per cent Of IT.
Membership as regular tithers;
To enroll an equal number Of mem.
bers as "intercessors-" members who
pledge themselves to make daily
prayer for the evangeiization Of the
world a vital part Of their daily lives
To so organize and intensity the
life of each local church so that i,
may do a much more vital work In
it's own community;
To secure one hundred and sixteen
million dollars in the next FIVE year:
for the extension. of vital religious
work.;
To secure much needed additions
trained workers to meet the needs o.
the home and foreign field;
To extend the work so as to muct
more adequately take advantage o
the opportunities presented to tn
Christian church,.
The Centenary answers the CUES
ton how to bring he local church {.
the new spirit of consecrasion
through it's foar-fold program Of tn
stewardship OF prayer, Of life, al
intercession and education" said CA
OF. the speakers.
Great sar~iee Flag.
One of the most striking incident
ever seen At con vention in Coa1H
bus occurred At the Centenary Co
yention when . great service fas
| commemorating the service Q
Methodist boys IN the Cineinna,
area, was borne across the stag
by fifty veterans. The Gag. %
yards long and one yard vide. Col
tanned 3l,oso stars, Of which les
were in gold. Mrs. Logan Feland &
New York city, wife of the marines
captain who led the FIRST charge afte
General Pershing's troops reache
France, sang the Star Spangled Ra,
ner," as the service flag was brongt
upon the stage
Such a sight as this is certainl
4 call to life service" said Bisho
Warne of India.
Cincinnati Area Apportionasenk.
BY = standing vote the conveatic
gave enthusiastic approval to II
large Centenary program. Rssol
lions adopted say:
I'VE accept Cincinnati areas .
portionm ent (for tAs fund Of 3I1i
: go, ooo) of $14,5Ss,3Ss and, trustiy
/ ia Jesus Christ q or Leader, =
will put ourselves under tie task
raising ~ appoFtionnsat and na
: ng the Centenary Z success in tt
Cincinnati area.
With our hearts dssq,y stirred
the noble sacrifice Tie 1,too Nel
eAist men OF this area No have "a
The supreme sacriAee in heAah Of
!, slAn freedom and justice II tAs I
s 1snse Of this glorious land OF q
e have naAA4. and chosen IN this IA
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