Evening Republican, Volume 23, Number 16, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 January 1920 — EXPECT BIG DAY SUNDAY [ARTICLE]

EXPECT BIG DAY SUNDAY

TWO WEEKS REVIVAL TO CLOSE - SUNDAY NIGHT Another great meeting was held at the Christian Church last night when the boys and girls gave their Bible Drill. More than fifty boys and girls occupied, the platform last night and under the directon _of Mrs. Brock gave a drill consisting of answers to questions about the bible. They also sang a number of songs. Following the Bible Drill and a solo by Mrs. Brock Rev. W. T. Barbre delivered a sermon on the subject “The Knock at. the Door.” There were two accessions to the church at the close of. the service. Last night was also Birthday Offering night and the offering went far beyond expectations. In this second week of the meeting there have been forty-one come forward. No evangelistic singers have ever been in Rensselaer that have given sttch complete satisfaction as have “The Brocks.” Mrs. Brock has proven herself an artist on the piano and many praises of her work are coming in. Prof. Brock has been very successful in leading the singing. That smile of his compels people to sing. Many people are urging that they be asked to return sometime in the future for another meeting. — There will be no meeting on Saturday night, but Sunday will be the closing day. The aim of the Bible School is for 300 and ‘over the top.’ Two great audiences are expected for the last two sex 1 vices. Rev. Barbre has announced to preach on the subject “Does -the Church Justify Her Existence?’ for the Sunday night sermon. The subject of the morning sermon will be, “Consecration of Life.” A reception will be held on Monday night for all the new and for those who have been attending the meetings. There will be a baptismal service at 3 o’clock Sunday afternoon.