Evening Republican, Volume 23, Number 17, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 January 1920 — REVIVAL CLOSES WITH BIG DAY [ARTICLE]

REVIVAL CLOSES WITH BIG DAY

BIBLE SCHOOL GOES “OVER THE TOP” WITH 31S PRESENT Sunday was a big day at the closing services of the Christian church revival. The passing of the Bible School goal of 800 by a margin of fifteen was the first big success of the flay. Great enthusiasm was aroused and the entire school arose enmasse when it was asked how many would do their best to keep the school st an average attendance of 300. The young men’s class challenged the young women for attendance honors next Sunday and the combined men’s close iw challenged the combined women’s classes for the same honors. There was a large attendance at the morning service and several accessions. During the service money was pledged to more than cover the expenses of the evangelistic campaign. Together with the two special collections of the week the pledges made a balance of more than SIOO.OO after meeting all expenses. ■ - -j - A baptismal service was held Sunday afternoon. A capacity audience returned at 7 p. m. 4pr the final service when a numbewof accessions were secured, making a total of seventeen for the day and sixty-nine for the entire two weeks of services. There will be a reception service for new member* tonight at 7:30. The public is invited to this service. A program of music and short addresses has been prepared. Rev. Barbre announced that the invitation would again be extended and a baptismal service held. Refreshments will be served at the dose of the reception service. Mr. Brock will assist in the program.