Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 279, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 November 1912 — Union Meetings. [ARTICLE]

Union Meetings.

The evangelistic meetings which are being held in the Methodist church continue to attract large audiences. The service last night was preached by Rev. Parrett, who took for his text 1 Kings 18:21, “And Elijah came unto all the people and said, ‘How long halt ye between two opinions? If the Lord he God, follow Him; but if Baal., then follow him.’ And the people answered him not a word.” The speaker proceeded to show the advantages to be derived from following the lead of Christ and the disadvantage, of accepting the lead of Baal. His message was a clear and concise call to the follower of Christ to be positive in their Christianity. Negative Christianity never gets anywhere, nor gets anything accomplished. His message to the sinner was to forsake Baal and accept Christ. The chorus under Miss Berry’s lead continues to grow in power and popularity. Services tonight in the Methodist church at 7:30 o’clock. The stores are closed at 7 o’clock. We do not begin our services until you have had plenty of time to reach the church. You are cordially invited and your presence is earnestly desired.