Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 39, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 February 1917 — Novel Way of Getting People to Come to Church [ARTICLE]

Novel Way of Getting People to Come to Church

A Monticello pastor has hit upon .novel means of getting people to coinc to church in one of the-most sensational manners ever recorded. A special request has been made of the Christian minister of that city to give a sermon on “Gossip” next Sunday, which he has consented to do, however, with one understanding, which is: That all the latest gossip will be rehearsed as an introductory to the sermon. Following this a vote will be taken as to who is the worst “gossip” in the city, and their name shall be placed on the blackboard. Following this, the pastor will make his address showing the evils of the tongue. It has been proposed that the other churches follow the lead of the Christian church and select their own “gossiper” in the city. Rensselaer might be able to select one and then place their entry against Monticello’s, the winner to be given a prize.