Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-03
Morgan County McConnyne Ohio

old fashioned serenade. In return
for the honor Mr.. Miller furnished
| the customary treat. Mrs. Alice
/ Ogg, Crooksville route, is the guest
of her brother John Anderson AMI
family. Mrs. Margaret Merwin and
/ daughter Miss Grace of Iowa, are
visiting at the Haines-M -Merwin home
I Mt. Carmel NJ. p. Church Re-Opening
4 Last Sunday folks began to gath
er early for the service that the
church folks had labored, hoped,
contributed cash and prayed for
| During the Sunday school hour, with
! r. F. McGregor superintendent, pre-
siding, the primary and junior class
es were taught by their respective
teachers. The adults listened to a
very able discussion of the lesson
! by Rev. Ludwick, former pastor OF
the Renrock circuit, but now of the
Jackson u. B. church The service
was then turned over to the pastor,
| Rev. R. w. Huff, and the following
! interesting, instructive and inspira-
| tionaI program was given: Singing,
by the congregation; prayer by Rev.
Dean of Belle Valley; Scripture les
son read by Rev. Brown, president
of the conference; trio, by Mrs. Huff
and daughters. The message was
brought by DR.. Brown, who used as
the basis of his sermon the words of
Jesus, John 1928, Il thirst" The
sermon was a masterpiece of heart
gripping thoughts, from the fact of
the clear, clean cut manner in which
it was delivered. A downpour of
rain at the noon hour delayed the
serving of the dinner, but the time
, was spent in visiting, and soon the
J rain ceased, and when we viewed the
viands spread out it made US Won
der if the folks thought the whole
conference would be there for din
ner. The afternoon service was op-
ened by the Renrock church orches-
ira. We have often wondered
where our friend Silas got his inspi
ration but after hearing these folks,
the secret is out. After this the pas
tor announced that part of the af
ternoon would be given over to the
churches of the circuit, to have
part in the service. Following con-
gregational singing the Oakland
folks favored us with some fine sing
ing. We only knew two of this
choir Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Farmhouse
(Winnie Anderson). Mrs. Barn
house was a member of our Sunday
school class at Lebanon, and we are
glad to know she is with her hus-
band a power for good in the Oak
land church and community. A
sacred solo was given by Dal Scott.
McConnelsville. This was followed
BY another wonderful sermon by
Dr. Brown, from text found in
Chronicles 1872. Then came selec-
tions from the Scott quartet. His
tory of the church was given by c.
S. Lawrence. This brought to the
mind of the president the fact that
Rev. d. G.. Coburn had been oper-
pted unon at the University hospital,
Columbus, and he suggested that
friends of Dr. Coburn write him
words of cheer, and that any finan-
cial aid would be thankfully receiv-
ed. He also stated in answer to an
inquiry. that the venerable Rev. F.
A. Brown is living with his daugh-
ter in Cleveland Next came talk
by Mrs. Jackson, widow of a forme"
beloved pastor. Mrs. Jackson now
resides ia Canton. At this time tn.
service was turned into an expert
menIal ana HISTORICAL peIiou lol-
lowed by a selection by the Mt. Car
mel mixed quartet; duet by the
/ SCOTS; duet, Mrs. Jackson and Mrs.
! r. F. McGregor. Benediction by
/ Rev. l.. B. Douglas of McConnels-
vile, closed wonderful service.
| The pastor announced that revival
services would begin at this church
oct. IL. We came near forgetting to
tCil you that an offering of 1852 was
taken, which not only pays off the
Indebtedness. but leaves a balance
to provide some other improvements
which had been planned. They have
spent in cash and labor donated.
over $4,000.
Fair and Cooler
You are cordially invited to attend
an ice cream supper at Mt. Carmel.
this Saturday evening. Come.