Evening Republican, Volume 23, Number 18, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 January 1920 — MEETING CLOSES WITH RECEPTION [ARTICLE]

MEETING CLOSES WITH RECEPTION

THE BROCKS MAY RETURN NEXT YEAR. CHURCH LOOKS FORWARD. The revival which has been running at the Christian church the past two weeks 'closed Monday night with a reception for new members. There was a large attendance of the new and former members and friends of the church. At the opening of the service, the pastor extended the invitation again and three more people responded, which made the total confessions and new members seventy-tw o. One hundred forty-four have been added the past year during the pastorate of the present minister, Rev. W. T. Barbre. A forward looking and progressive program was set forth in the meeting Monday night. Every branch of the churph plans to go forward and new lines of work will be taken up. The young people will meet next Sunday at six o’clock to organize for work. The Bible School has set a high standard at which it is working. They are determined to keep the average attendance of the school up to 300. All branches of the church work have 'been strengthened by this meeting. Several were baptized at the meeting Monday night and the rest will be baptized next Sunday evening. Prof. Brock remained for the reception, while Mrs. Brock felt compelled to return home Monday morning. These Christian workers won their into the hearts of the people from their first appearance and many were the regrets expressed at the parting. On Sunday evening, the large congregation, by a rising vote, asked that they return for a meeting next year. The church board will act officially on the matter tonight. A program of short talks and musical numbers was followed by refreshments served by a committed of ladies. This social hour was a very fitting close for this very successful meeting.