The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-01-02
LOCAL CHURCHES
PLAN EXTENSIVE
PROGRAMS IN Y
1921 Considered Most Prosperous
and Satisfactory Enjoyed W
chIckasha Religious Organ.
lxatlons, 10 Word.
BIGGER THINGS SLATED
CHURCH LEADERS STATE
Several Churches Out Of Debt; Sur
vey by eaptlsts; PresbyterIans
to Build; Other penomIna.
tlons Keep Active.

Chickasha churches are planning
extensive programs for the year Of
1922, itw sa learned In survey
made today.
The year of 1921 was probably
the most prosperous year ever wit
messed by local churches, workers
say. With but one or two exceptions,
every church in the city is start
ing the New Year with d clean II.
nancial slate. All churches reached
in the survey reported material in
creases in membership during the
past year. Adding to this record,
all reported enlarged enrolment in
their Sunday Schools.
While local churches made great
strides during the past year, more
extensive programs are being out
lined for the ensuing IL months.
To Take Church Census.
With the idea OF obtaining names
of all residents Of the city who
are not members Of any church. a
census is to be taken by the First
Baptist church, according to Rev.
Sam D. Taylor, pastor. Ten dis
tricts have been outlined and super
intendents appointed to supervise
the listing OF names in these dis
tricts. G. H. Harris, an active work.
er in the church for several years,
has been chosen general superin-.
tendent Steps to induce all who are
not affiliated with any denomina-
tion to join same church will be
made, II was announced A similar
plan is being worked out by the Con-
gregational church, corner Ninth
street and Texas avenue.
The first Baptist church here rec
emily voted to adopt the tithing sys-
tenn and beginning this week, the
members will be expected to con-
tribute onetenth of their earnings
to the support of the church, the
pastor says. "If this is DONE" Rev.
Mr.. Taylor says, "the church will be
Financially able to do many great
IT, ngs in 1922 One of the big
features of the First Buptist's years
program is two-weeks' revival by
Dr.. II. M. Mcconnell, of Oklahoma
City.
Many improvements on the church
edifice and equipment were madc
during the past year. Despite this
expense, enough money to clear the
Indebtedness of the church was
raised last week. The church mem
bership increased approximately 200
In 1921, according to the pastor.
Presbyterians to Build.
Plans to construct a $35, 1000
church building some time in the
near future have been made by the
Presbyterian church congregation
here. Plans for this edifice--to be a
two-story brick structure, go feet by
SO feet, containing two audit0rlums,
16 class rooms and other modern
church conveniences--are being com
pleted by the architect
The new structure will be located
at the corner Of Sixth street and
Minnesota avenue, from where the
frame building used for many years
was removed. approximately 100000
already has been pledged by mem
bers of the church and sum aggre-
eating $4,000 is now available. Just
when actual work on the building
will be started is not yet known.
The First Presbyterian is the only
church in the city which is pastor
less. Applications Of several minis
ters are now being considered and il
choice probably will be made soon.
leaders in the church say.
Although the construction Of -ne
church edifice is considered me far
most important number on the pro-
gram for 1922. many other actlvl-
ties ere being planned, leaders say
Upbuilding of the church member
ship and Sunday School attendance
is aimed. In spite Of several handi-
, caps, the church had substantial
J growth last year, It is reported.
Other Churches to Be Busy.
g Other churches are slated to be
t busy throughout the year.
r Definite plans are now being
' made by the First Christian aud
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