Americus times-recorder., 1920-06-29
DELEGATES TELL
OF B. Y. P. u. MEET
AT GAINESVILLE

Mrs. l.. d. Johnson, Mrs. Collier
Foster, Miss Celeste Howard, Miss
Sarah Harvey, L. D. Johnson, Her
man Howard and Miss Louise Hern-
don, of Central Baptist church, have
returned from the state convention
of B. Y. P. U. societies of the state
held in Gainesville last week. The
sessions lasted two days, beginning
with Tuesday night and closing
Thursday night, with over l 900 dele
gates from all parts of the state
present.
Many splendid speakers were on
the program, representing churches
from all over the state, many of
them from other states, and even
from foreign countries.
A great feature of the convention,
they report, was the musical pro-
grams given at each session. Many
young men and young women, grad
hates from various colleges, gave
solos, duets and trios, and one solo
in particular which held the atten-
ton of the vast audience being the
Gospel According To You," sung by
young woman worker of the state.
Another enjoyabel selection was Civ
en- by three little girls of Atlanta,
God Bless Our B. Y. P. u"
Gainesville threw it door wide
open to the delegates in her midst,
and the cordial reception which was
accorded them was a refreshing fea-
ture of the great occasion, the dele
gates report. Everywhere were
placed welcome placards, and the
welcome spirit was abroad through
out the city. Homes were freely
given, and delegates were invited to
become temporary members of the
families of the city. Two mamoth
barbecue dinners were served on the
campus of Brenau college, and the
beauty of the college surroundings
impressed every one present.
DR.. George W. Leavell, of Wu-
chow, China, was one of the speak
ers on the convention program and
his message was declared to be in
spirational. He told of the vast
fields ready in that great country
for harvesters, and SO impressive was
his message that at the close of his
address when he asked who would
volunteer for Service in China, and
other foreign fields, thirty young
men and young women, all graduates
from colleges, rose in response to
his CALL These will begin training
for missionary service under the va
rious boards of the missionary de-
partment, and will place themselves
in these fields.
DR.. Leavell exhibited some ivory
chopsticks from China, and said that
he wished to present them to the
oldest Christian in the congrega-
tion. One man rose and stated that
he had been an active Christian work |
er in the church for So years. A mo-
ment of enthusiasm followed the pre-
sentation of the souvenirs. Their
an ivory jewel case was shown which |
was to be awarded the one who had |
read the Bible readings in the B. Y. |
P. U. Messenger for the past ten
years. No one responded. DIR. |
Leavell then asked if one had read |
them for nine consecutive years, and |
young women rose and said that |
she began these readings when q
student at Bessie Tiff nine years ago !
and had continued them since. DIR. |
Leavell gave the jewel case to her.
Another noted speaker on the plat |
form was DR.. George Truett, lead
ing Baptist minister and worker in
the South He delivered three mes
sages to the convention, the first be-
ing at sunrise Thursday morning |
NtyhatN thn EiloI 70
flowing to hear his message on with |
The Master" His second message
was delivered from the steps of the
courthouse, no auditorium in Gaines
vile being able to hold the vast
thrOng gathered to hear this noted |
orator. His message that day was
"pm Not Ashamed of the Gospel"
DR.. Truett was raised in the north |
ern part of Georgia, and Gainesville
claims him as her own, and upon this
occasion gave him an ovation. He
is now pastor of a leading church in |
Dallas, Texas.
Dr. William Russell Owen, of Ma
con, closed the convention with an
address of good cheer. His subject |
was s"Stir Up The Gift" and his
closing remarks were an earnest ap-
peal to all present to win one soul
during the coming year. A great
response was offered by the congre-
cation. DR.. Owen was elected presi-
dent of the convention to serve dur
ing the present term.
During the past year 124 new
unions have been organized in the
state, with 1000 tithers. There are
120 Al unions throughout the state,
and the convention has grown to such
a remarkable extent that after the |
next meeting which will be held in
Savannah, it has been determined
that the state convention shall be
divided into six districts, each dis
trict to hold it's seuarate convention,
with probably one large convention
during SO MANY wears.