Jasper County Democrat, Volume 22, Number 24, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 June 1919 — CEDAR LAKE, MECCA FOR BIBLE STUDENTS [ARTICLE]

CEDAR LAKE, MECCA FOR BIBLE STUDENTS

One* Plaaaura Rasort for Sunday Excursionists Convsrtsd Into Groat Religious Conference Ground. REV. PAUL RADER AT HEAD Cedar Lake, one of nature’s beauty spots in Northern Indiana—for years a pleasure resort for Sunday excursionists who came down from Chicago usually for a day’s fishing, boating, not to say drinking—has undergone a remarkable transformation. As a Bible conference ground this picturesque spot which has gained rapid recognition in the laßt three years promises to bring Indiana into national prominence. Cedar Lake as a meeting place for great religious leaders, where programs of nationwide interest may bq carried out. will have a new interest for every citizen who is pVoud of his Hoosier state. For years the lake was the goal of the Sunday fisherman. Its waters were alive with bass and croppie. The fish are there yet, but the Sunday riot has gone. The popping cork, the clinking glass, the ribald song that once disturbed the peace of this beautiful, restful place, have given way to the inspiring music of great choruses and the songs and anthems of music loving folk, bent on clean recreation. The directing genius of this new and growing religious institution — the man who has wrought this magic change where people of all evangelistic creeds may enjoy the benefits of a profitable outing—ls Paul Rader, the pastor of Moody church, Chicago. A big man who does big things Evangelist Rader saw these possibilities in 1914 and with his co-worker, E. Y. Woolley, general manager of the Cedar Lake Conferences, mapped out a program that this summer is to see a most successful fruition. The heads of the Conference departments announce they have many attractive conference events ahead for Indiana people this year. It is impossible to picture the charms of this pretty religious resort since a master hand has worked the great change. The beautiful lake sets In the picture like a sparkling gem. Overlooking the lake is the high plateau comprising 80 acres of great forest trees. To the westward stretches a pleasant, pastoral landscape and a gorgeous sunset that lights up the woodland with beauty. From Cedar Lake Conference grounds on a pleasant afternoon this smi>*tig view must fill the soul with delight. Natural beauty and charm Is mani-

felted In every direction. The lake affords bathing, boating and fishing—the woods form a delightful place for rambles in quest of wild flowers, to listen tt> the songs of birds and enjoy nature in one of her prettiest moods. A spacious athletic field provides tennis, roque, base ball and other sports. Throughout all the conference events this summer the winning personality and master guiding mind of Paul Rader will be present. The great summer program will open with the annual Bible Conference, Saturday, June 28, extending for eight weeks. A three weeks Bible school for Christian workers will commence Monday, July 7, with Sunday, July 13, set apart as "Gideon Day.” A City Mission Conference will open Saturday, August 9, and continue through Sunday, August 17. The Victorious Life Conference will be held the same as last year—the last week in August. As most Indiana people know, •7adar Lake is on the picturesque

Monon route, an hour’s ride from Dearborn street, Chicago. The Monon offers a direct route from Indianapolis, Louisville, Cincinnati, southern and eastern points. The Panhandle division of the Pennsylvania lines and the Erie both touch Crown Point, Ind., only a few miles from Cedar Lake. Between the points Is a good motoring road. The Danville division of the New York Central line reaches the town of Cook, but one mile from Cedar Lake grounds. A well kept automobile road leads from Chicago down to Cedar Lake and makes a delightful ride. The management of Cedar Lake Conferences has made it possible for the owner of the limited purse as well as men and women of means, to take advantage of this splendid program. 1 A free lead pencil given with every 6-cent writing tablet —both ruled and unruled —as long as the supply lasts. —The Democrat.