The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1922-07-28
ANNUAL MEETING
BAPTIST W. M. U.
(Contributedl.

(Contributed(.
The Union County w. M. u. con-
sened with the Mon-Aetna Baptist
church on July 27, 1922, at 10 a. m.
The devotional exercises were con-
Quoted with Mrs. u. L. Vaughn using
iPaul's memorable words, 81 can do all
things through Christ which strength
'eneth me-"
z In very cordial manner Rev. Hay
dock extended gracious welcome to
the visiting workers, visitors and del
ogates.
Mrs. Ben Adams of Philip respond
ed in appreciation of the pleasure OF
the body to accept the hospitality of
the Mon-Aetna church.
The first business of the union was
report on the personal service work,
this being reported by the delegates
and the superintendent, Mrs. Preston
Bobo. Mrs. w. w. Wood posted the
reports on the blackboard.
The following societies compose the
honor roll:
Union First, West Side, Jonesville.
Lower Fairforest, Mt. Joy.
The badges for this distinction were
presented by Miss Azile Wofford.
The reports of the five divisions
were as follows: A missionary insti-
tute was held in the 1st division. This
proved to be most inspiring. No quar-
:terly meetings were held. Miss Pearl
johnson spoke of the Importance of
the work of these quarterly meetings.
A motion was passed authorizing the
secretary to write a note of condo
,lence to Mrs. j. w. Smith, Kelton, S..
C.
Contributions for July, 1921, to July
1922:
w. M. U. :. :. :. :. $500 sd
Y. w. A. :. :. :. :. :. :. 39O.6S
G. A. =. =. -. :. :. =. 11314
fSuhDeams Z6S.1S
Mrs. Bobo's annual message spoke
Of progress and deep spiritual inter-
est on the part of our women.
,g2 Mrs. Davis Jeffries gave most in
teresting account of the Southern
Baptist convention held in May at
Jacksonville, Fla.
South Carolina w. M. u. received
the Aoyipg cup of the Union. }.
s,H @. Sunbeam Bands received the
s6ssh eaassina fosassls sa asAs6s -
tributions.
South Carolina sends three mission
aries to Chine, one to Mexico.
Watchword for 1922: "And God is
able."-2 Cor. 9:8.
The policy of the union was includ-
ed in Mrs. Jeffries' report. The fun
damentals of the union are:
Prayer, enlistment, education, gifts.
New Mission Study Books:
"Bible Evangelism"
Southern Baptists In Eastern
Lands"
A rising vote of thanks was given
the superintendent, Mrs. Bobo, for
her untiring efforts in the work.
The union recognized in loving re-
membrance by standing, the presence
of three former superintendent, Mrs.
w. o. Southland, Mrs. John FAINT and
Mrs. R. M. Hendley.
The splendid music furnished by
Miss Ruby O'Shields at the piano and
Miss Demaris Spears on the violin
added a charm to the sessions. Let
us praise the kord with stringed in
struments.
1t was joy unspeakable for the
meeting to have our own Miss Lora
Clement present from her distant field
of service in China and bring a mes
sage of her heart from her work.
She pictured to us the wonderful
power of Jesus in using his human
agents to bring His light to the be-
nighted peoples of the earth. She de-
monstrated with the use of curios the
superstition and ignorance Of the Chi
nese.
Miss Azile Wofford spoke of the
work Of Miss H. H. Wright, former
missionary to India and Of later years
home mission worker in Greenville,
who is now ill and whose work has
been discontinued. An offering of love
was taken to be sent her.
Mrs. w. H. Stone of Kelton, Sum
beam leader, conducted the hour de-
voted to this department of the work
Her report was fine. Four Sunbeam
Bands were on honor roll: First
Church, Union, Mt. Joy, Carlisle, Phil
ipi.
The children followed a similar pro-
gram to the w. M. u. Lucille Vaughn
and Lutte Godshall extended in song
and story a happy welcome. To this
Margie Wilburn sweetly responded.
The following bands compose the
honor roll: Carlisle, Phillip, Union
First, Mt. Joy.
The report of Mrs. Stone spoke of
the loyalty and fidelity of the Sun
beams and showed marked improve
ment in the educational work fostered