Jasper County Democrat, Volume 22, Number 83, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 January 1920 — MANY CONVERTS BEING MADE [ARTICLE]

MANY CONVERTS BEING MADE

Christian Church Revival Is Attracting Large Crowds. Hunday was a big day at the Christian church revival services. The tide of religious fervor rose higher and higher until it reached its climlax in the invitation at the evening service, when five men and women stepped forward in response tcf the appeal of the minister of the church, W. T. Barbie. There were 17 *decisions ip the morning, making a total of 22 for the day. The ohuroh was crowded! Sunday night and many were turned away. One of the outstanding features of the day was the passing of the Bible school goal of 200 by a margin of 14. The goal for next Sunday was advanced to? 300. Several individual class goals were set, the "men’s Bible class placing theirs at 40. The women then placed theirs at one above that of the men. A campaign to reach next Sunday’s goal was introduced last night. There was another good sized audience present Monday night, when Rev Barbra..preached on ~“Ex--cuses.” His senmon last night was •’The Three Biggest Fools in Rensselaer.” Mrs. Brock began her bible drill work with the ‘‘Booster” boys and girls with 60 present Monday evening. A public demonstration of the drill will be given Friday night from the chorus choir platform. Thursday night is to be “Brook night” at the* meetings, when a large delegation from that place is to attend in a body. There will be a baptismal service at the close of that service. On Friday night a birthday offering will be taken to apply on the expenses of the meeting.