Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 318, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 January 1920 — REVIVAL MAKES GOOD START [ARTICLE]

REVIVAL MAKES GOOD START

SERVICES AT THE FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH DRAW CROWDS A big surprise awaited the evangelists and minister conducting the revival at the Christian church last night. In spite of the fact that it was Monday night the large auditorium wasnearly filled with an enthusiastic audience and the choir platform seating two score of singers was two-thirds filled. The second’surprise came to the audience as well as to the workers when six persons responded to the invitation. “This is the finest Monday night attendance I have seen for years at the beginning of a series of meetings,” declared the Rev. Barbre, minister of the church, “and I believe it is an indication of the great success we have been hoping and praying for. This large chorus choir and the large number of children in the ‘booster’ choir is especially gratifying.” Rev. Barbre used as his subject last night “Fishing for Men.” He pointed out how Christ called and used the humblest of disciples and how he was depending on every Christian to be personal evangelists ana iisn ror souls. : • The chorus choir sang » sgeciri number last night and Mr. Brock sang a solo entitled ‘Thats Why I Love Him.” At the close of the service a double male quartet rehearsed several numbers. There will be special musical features at every service according to the announcement of Mr. Brock. The Brocks visited the high school this afternoon and gave a program. “Authority in Religion’ will be the subject of the sermon tonight. The week night services are begun promptly at 7:30 o clock, with * song service by the Brocks.