Jasper County Democrat, Volume 22, Number 85, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 January 1920 — CHRISTIAN REVIVAL CLOSES [ARTICLE]

CHRISTIAN REVIVAL CLOSES

Many New Members Added During the Special Meetings. The revival which has been runcing'at the Christian church the past two weeks, closed Mon.’ay night with a reception for new There was a large attendance of the new and former members and friends of the Church. At tile opening of the service, the pastor extended the invitation agailn and three more people responded, which -made the total confessions and new members 72. 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 church plans to go forward and new lines of work will be taken up. The young people will meet Sunday eveming at 6 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 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 Sunday evening. Prof. Brock remained for the reception Monday night, while Mrs. Brock felt compelled to return home Monday. These Christian workers won their way 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 was to act officially on the matter last night. A program of Chort talks and musical numbers was followed by refreshments served by a committee of ladles. This social hour was a very fitting Close for this very successful meeting. **