Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 320, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 January 1920 — LARGIST CROWD OF REVIVAL [ARTICLE]

LARGIST CROWD OF REVIVAL

PRESENT AT MEETING HELD AT CHRISTIAN CHURCH M WEDNESDAY ' ? / • ' Big gains were made at the Christian church revival last night By far the largest mid-week audience was present.' <The attendance almost equalled that of. last Sunday night when the union service was heldr B is predicted that by the end of the week the main auditorium of the church will not accomodate the crowds. Following 's spirited song service by the Brocks last night and a solo by Mr. Brock, Rev. Barbre delivered a sermon on “What Peter’s Converts Did on the Day of Pentecost” The subject as for tonight is “Christian Baptism.” The minister of the church, "who is acting as his own evangelist for the—meetings, said that he was devoting a part of the first week of the revival to- the consideration of doctrinal themes because a great many were inquiring concerning the position of the Christian church oh matters of this kind. < Friday is to be “Virgie Night” at the revival. There will aldo he a baptismal service at that • time to accomodate those who made, the cottfessionr- at the service at Virgie •last Sunday afternoon. Any others 'desiring this ordinance will also be baptized. There will likely be-a large delegation from Virgie. No service wil be held on Saturday

'pight. x •••- r* '" J A 4nonster meeting for all boys and girla has been announced for next Saturday afternoon at 2:3(0. Mr. and Mrs. Brock will be in charge. Magic tricks, a Kasoo band,' lively singing and a special talk illustrated .with flags is to be the character of the Every boy and girl from 'the country as well as all boys and girls in town are- invited to this meeting. The “booster” choir of boys and girls continues to be a nightly feature at the public services. Special half hour meetings for all boys and girls will be at the close of school each day next week Under the di-' rection of Mrs. Broek. -A bible drill will be the main feature.