The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-02

l done o commendable work in Gales
burg for the Baptists. No man could
have done the great work he has in
Galesburg unless God were with him
Some of his strongest opposers in build
ing the new church, which is q credit
to the denomination and the community
were members of the church. 1t took a
Moses to lead the children Of Israel
from bondage, it took a Lincoln ia
emmancipate the American slave and
it took Scott to build church for
the Baptists in the city of Galesbnrg.
The Sunday school is doing nicely under
Sister Baker. The Baptist Young Peo-
PIES Union is doing nicely under the
leadership of Miss --------- who has
been trained under Rev. Scott. The
young men and women Of the church
have been given chance since Rev.
Scott has been pastoring there. This
is what we need, some one to take an
interest in the young men and women
of our church, give them chance put
them to work, encourage them and the
results will be as bread cast upon the
water. Collection good for the mum
Der present.
Monday morning ID, | started on
another ramble and came to Kewannee,
a very industrial center. It is said it
is the best industrial city on the Burl-
ington. On my arrival in Kewannee, !
foundthat a strike had been called and
three thousand men walked out of the
industrial plants, among them wc1'e
some of our people. Rev. G. Lindall,
the pastor had arranged for my enter
tainment. Announcement had been
made and every one of the members
time dance had been arranged at one
o fthe city halls. 1t does seem that
Satan knows when to have things
arranged to detract. We did what was
our duty, talked to those present.
The amount of interest put in the
meeting by the pastor gave inspira'
ton to those present. The dance had
it's effect upon the congregation, yet
we can say the people gave freely. |
had to promise them to visit them at
an early date.
I left Kewannec Tuesday morning,
for Peoria. Here ] was billed to be
with Rev. F. w. Penick, pastor of Mt.
Zion Baptist church
This church has made wonderful
progress since Rev Penick took charge.
At first it seemed that some Of the mem
bcrs did not understand the pastor,
thereby causing friction, but since
finding him to be man possessing the
necessary qualities and qualifications
as pastor and leader they have fallen
in line and the results point strongly
that Mt. Zion Baptist church will soon
be in the front ranks with the leading
Baptist churches Of Illinois. After all
the thing most needed is an under
standing between individuals and among
the members Of our church. When we
shall have learned to value the opinions
Of others as well as our own in a bust
ness way there will be more harmony
in our ranks.
ST. Paul Baptist church was in a
revival, hence | did not get to speak
there, but the pastor had his church to
donate something to the work which
will appear in our report. The pastor
Rev. VIM. Hayes was confined to his
bed not able to be at his services,
though the meeting was being conducted
by Rev. SHELTON Rev. Hayes has done
wonderful work among the people Of
Peoria.
/ will close here after this evening
and will start on another ramble for
the city of Hannibal. Mo.
Very truly,
G. w. Rodgers.