The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1941-07-24
School of Missions
Concludes Successful
Anniversary Meeting


successful twenty-fifth anniversary
meeting on July Is, at Mt. Lake Park.
An excellent program was carried out
by local and visiting leaders and there
was a fair attendance throughout the
week. Although there was not quite
as many young people as adults, the
spiritual atmosphere seemed to pre-
vail in the sessions and it is antici-
pated that the benefits derived from
the weeks outing at the Park will be
carried back to the many states and
places from which those attending
have their work.
Mrs William Bitter presided in a
pleasing manner. The Camp Clean
girls had Mrs. Frank Llewellyn, re-
turned missionary from India, as their
leader, with Mrs. Garrett Evans as
councillor. These two leaders won the
hearts of the girls. They were loud in
their praise of such excellent leaders.
Mrs. w. d. VanVoorhis, who was to
have been in charge, was very i'll and
unable to attend, and while we re-
GREETED not having her, we felt that
providence had secured Mrs. Level
Ign for that work.
Mrs. Llewellyn also taught the For
eign Text Book, "Christian Imper-
ative," and Mrs. C. E. Undertake,
Shadyside, Ohio, taught the Home
Book, "Christian Roots of Democracy
in America" Both foreign and home
classes were we'll attended and much
interest was manifested as these
teachers made the lessons intensely
interesting. All wished more time
could be spent with them in their
study
Dr. Frank Llewellyn opened to the
young people and adults the Book of
Revelation" in a marvellous manner.
DR.. Llewellyn had been in India for a
number of years. 1t seemed this study
of Revelation became so plain to him
| that all who heard him remarked how
clear each lesson was pictured in the
minds of those who had considered
Revelation as hard to understand.
Dr. Llewellyn also had the Sunday
morning service, speaking on "The
Church Universal" The Junior Choir
of Mt. Lake assisted with music and
Holy Communion was administered
Sunday afternoon with Rev. Garrett
Evans in charge. DR.. A. B. Learner, of
| ST. Marks Lutheran church, Oakland,
! had the evening service with a very
interesting sermon on omissions" St.
Marks choir assisted with the music.
Miss Elizabeth Davis, daughter of
Rev and Mrs. Wesley Davis, was a
welcome guest throughout the school.
She told of her mother who had
started our school 25 years ago. AL
/ though she has passed to her eternal
rest, her kindly spirit seems yet to
give strength and JOY in the work
here in Mt Lake. Miss Davis was a
missionary worker in and near Union
town, Pa, several years ago and had
her co-worker, Miss White, with her,
who also gave an account of their
work in the mission field. 1t is great
JOY to have these friends back in Mt.
Lake Park after many years.
Rev. Anna Potter, missionary at
Bentleysville, Pa, gave her expert
ences Of her work among the coal
miners, to an appreciative audience
Monday evening. Mrs. Mary Cum
mings, returned missionary from
China told of China's hardships to-
day and their courage and steadfast-
ness as they look in the face of
danger, praying for peace.
Rev. Mehdi Ksara, of North Africa,
a son of a Mohammedan, spoke on
Thursday evening of his conversion
to Christianity twelve years ago and
told many interesting things about
the hardships that awaited one trying
to serve the Lord.
Rev. Wallace Haines, Chicago
Evangelical Institute, spoke of his
work. One of his students also told of
his conversion and the work in their
school. Mrs. E. w. Yates and Miss
Helen Knight had a very fine pro-
gram of music each evening. There