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NORMAL, ILLINOIS, MAY 1919
NO. 1
State Convention Finances
We have said almost nothing concern- ing our State Convention finances for the past four months, while the great drive was on to raise the Apportionments of the churches for the Societies whose year ended March 31st and while the over and above drive was on for the Victory cam- paign in April. We have not yet lecirned just what the result of these campaigns has been. We know that the Baptists ot Illinois raised more than $65,000 on the Ministers and Missionaries' Benefit Fund in reaching the $750,000 to be raised for that purpose. We wanted to put all the strength of the State Convention back of these great drives, and as our year ends and our books close October 1st, we felt there would be time for this after the final effort had been made for the National Societies. But now is the time to begin to push for our State Conven- tion Apportionment.
As time goes on, and the work of the denomination seems to develop, the State Convention occupies a more important place in all our work and this seems to be rapidly increasing. More and more every year the influence of the State Con- vention is increasing. It is expected to get behind almost every denominational rttivity in the State. The greatest detri- ment to all our work in any state is a weak and decrepit State Convention.
Some churches made up their entire ap- portionment including State Convention March 31st, but not many did that. Some aimed to make up one-half their State Convention contribution the end of March, but the great majority of our churches left the Convention off entirely or almost so until late in the year. That would be all right if these churches would rally to pay their full apportion- nient'5 for the state before October 1st, but it is so difficult to get up a strong Mis^ioai enthusiasm twice a year. Many of the churches drift along and allow the year to close with all their Mission- ary offerings made up except for the State Convention. The apportionment in Illinois this year for the State Conven- tion is $25,000. This is only a reason- able sum compared with what the churches raise for other things. It would be very easy to raise it if all the pastors and churches would begin working for it now. Much of this money ought to come in in May and June. July and August is vacation time for many pastors and churches and September is the month for starting up the churches after the hot weather and October is likely to come with hundreds of our churches behind on State Convention apportionments.
We plead with the pastors and officers of the churches to give close attention to
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the State Coin ention otYeriiigs now. The State Conventiwn has for its mission : helping all the churches in Illinois it pos- sibly can, in revival work, in locating pas- tors, helping to pay the salary, etc. It is back of much of the 'Educational work in the state, co-operates with and helpi the charitable institutions, and stands back of the work of supporting Foreign, Home and Women's Missions in the State. It does all in its power to aid the B. Y. P. U. and Sunday School work in the State. Why should not every pastor and every member loyally support the State Convention? They almost all in- tend to do this, but many become careless about doing it. From now until October 1st we shall have much to say and write about State Convention Finances.
SHURTLEFF COLLEGE
The Illinois Baptist State Convention is now and has been for about eight years, back of Shurtleff College in its moral influence. The Convention is not respon- sible for any of the finances, but encour- ages and helps every onward movement. It was three members of the State Con- vention Board that found and nominated Prof. Geo. M. Potter as President of the institution. Since that time very rapid progress has been made at Alton. The real estate held by the college in St. Louis was not only a source of no income, but a very heavy expense to the college.
In 1912 this investment had increased in various ways to $56,261.13. The trus- tees would have sold the lots for from $20,000 to $30,000 but could not find a buyer. After Potter was elected Presi- dent, the Executive Committee expended $10,000 in improving the property by paved streets, sidewalks and other things. Finally the amount invested was $72,000. Now the college has sold lots in this St.
L(juis property amounting to $79,815.00 and the college still owns two lots valued at about $12,000. This nearly $80,000 is now invested in Illinois farm mort- gages.
In the summer of 1914 the trustees purchased, according to the earnest wish of President Potter, the Leavett home and grounds. This gave the college posses- sion of a ten-roomed home and almost an acre of ground adjoining the college grounds. President Potter's far-sighted- ness and good judgment led the trustees in 1916 to purchase the entire Justis Bulkley property which was sold for $8,700. This property is across the cor- ner from the campus and consists of two large dwellings and four cottages, with some ideal vacant ground for college pur- poses. This Bulkley property purchased added six acres to the college property.
The Mrs. Eunice Evans bequest added $11,000 to the college two years ago and the Mrs. Mary Flagg Estate added $12,732.80 to the college a few weeks ago. The income of the institution has increased from .$20,000 to $30,000. The enrollment of actual college stu- dents is the largest in the history of the college.
Dr. Myron W. Haynes is now raising $500,000 endowment for the institution. He began January 1st and has now se- cured about $100,000 and has not yet fin- ished three Associations. Let everybody say a good word for Shurtleff this year. Let every one who can, give something to help Shurtleff now.
The Baptists of Illinois have not been asked for any large thing for college work for the past forty or more years. During that time their wealth has in- creased greatly. Now is the time to give liberally to Shurtleff College.
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Published monthly in the interest of the Illinois Baptist State Convention.
Subscription price, 25c a year; clubs of 10, 20c; clubs of 20 or more, 15c.
E. P. BRAND, Editor Superintendent of Missions,
201 North School Street, Normal, Illinois.
"Entered as second class matter, June 12,
1909, at the Postoffice at Normal,
Illinois, under the Act of
March 3, 1879."
THIS is the eleventh year in the his- tory of The Bulletin. Can we not make this year the best in the history of the paper? The Superintendent of Mis- sions is not an Editor, he just picks up a few scraps of time to write for this paper and to keep it going.
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THE Editor cannot take time from the State Convention work to keep up and advance the subscription list. That must be done by the pastors and by everyone who desires to see The Bulle- tin go into the homes of the people.
MANY churches and pastors seem to^ be satisfied when they get a club of twenty names and in some of those churches there should be fifty or one hum- dred subscribers.
SHORTLY after this issue of Tlie Bulletin reaches the readers, the de- nomination of thirty-three states will be assembled in Convention at Denver. This meeting of the Convention will probably be the most important in the history of the Convention. We expect a large at- tendance from Illinois. Many desire to go who cannot. We hope the people at home will earnestly pray for the work of the Convention.
1HE indications are that it will be necessary for the Editor of The Bul- letin and Superintendent of the Blinois State Convention to be present in Denver a few days before the Convention and possibly a few days after the Conven- tion closes. It is not yet known what work the Report of the Committee of Five will involve. Possibly the state members of the Planning Board will be called for a meeting after the Convention.
WHILE the Editor will be out of the O'fiice for two full weeks, the office will be open. All correspondence will be attended to. The office stenographer will keep the Superintendent posted each day with regard to the mail received, and im- portant items will be answered from Denver. All Bulletin affairs will be at- tended to by the office stenographer.
THE readers are invited to notice the financial column for the month of April. More than $11,000 for one month. Of course much of this is for invested funds and the interest only can be used for missionary work, but every $8,000 increase in our permanent funds means $450 permanent increase in our ccurrent expense fund.
One of our very successful pastors writes, "The monthly visitor, the Bulle- tin, with its spicy news from all over the state of Baptist doings and with its pointed editorials, is one which we all look forward to with great interest. This little paper should be in every Baptist home in the state."
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TEN YEAIiS OLD
The April issue of The Bulletin com- pleted the tenth volume. This May issue starts on the eleventh year. When the lioard voted to start this paper the buper- intendent said, "I know its issue will in- crease my work very much, but if we can get it into 1000 homes 1 am willing to do the work." l^efore the paper was two years old it had reached nearly 5000 sub- scribers and still retains nearly that num- ber. It has averaged about 4750 the past year. We could greatly increase its cir- culation if we would give time and ex- pense to it, but we cannot do that. We never send a copy after the time expires and (lei)end upon the pastors and people to show their appreciation of the paper by sending in subscriptions. We ought to increase the number of readers this next year by several thousand. This Bulletin should not interfere with any other paper. We do not believe it does. Every Baptist family in Illinois ought to have the Standard, a weekly Baptist paper, and Missions, a monthly mission magazine, and beside these they ought to take The Bulletin, which is a breezy little message from State Convention headquarters once a month.
The Northern Baptist Convention meets in Denver, Colorado, May 21-27 inclusive. The indications are that there will be a large attendance. No doubt a large number will attend from IlHnois. It is expected that this will be an unusually interesting meeting. As full a report as our space will allow will be given in the June issue.
People who live on the plains and prairies of the Central States will be de- lighted to spend a few days in the moun- tains of Colorado, and the great inspira- tion of the meetings will be helpful for all who attend.
SEMI-ANNUAL. MEETING OF THE BOARD
The semi-annual meeting of the State Convention Board was held in Peona, April 10th. Several of the departments of the Convention and two special com- mittees held meetings at the same time. The pastor, Rev. Joseph C. Hazen and the church entertained the meeting splen- didly. It was one of our best semi-an- nual meetings.
Several missionaries w^ere appointed and the Superintendent authorized to be on the outlook for two other general workers. Much time was given to a dis- cussion of the report of the Committee of Five which was published in all the de- nominational weeklies some weeks ago. The Board finally voted as follows :
( 1 ) We express ourselves as in har- mony with the general proposition as pre- sented in the report of the Committee of Five, on the relation of the Boards of the Societies of the Northern Baptist Convention.
(2) We appoint as a representative to represent the State Convention on the General Planning Board of the Northern Baptist Convention, if such Board is created. Dr. Samuel J. Skevington.
(3) That Dr. E. P. Brand be consid- ered as an administrative officer of the State Convention and as such our repre- sentative on the General Planning Board of the Northern Baptist Convention.
The Board was in session about six hours. The young ladies of the Peoria church provided an excellent supper and Dr. S. J. Skevington and Rev. Louis H. Koehler gave addresses at night.
OHUROHES
Rev. H. T. Abbott, pastor of the First Baptisf church of Murphysboro recently closed a very interesting meeting. H<; secured Rev. J. M. Smith of Ohio, to lead
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the singing. The pastor himself did the preaching. There was very great inter- est manifested and more than 100 mem- bers were added to the church during the twelve days' meetings. The Sunday School averages more than 400 and the continued overflow of crowds in all the services has lead the church to desire to build a new meeting house or enlarge the old building.
Dr. W. E. Mundell who recently be- came pastor of the First Baptist church of Belvidere, expresses himself as well pleased with that field and delighted with the kindness and appreciation which the people have shown him and his family. He says, "They promise to send me to the Northern Baptist Convention and also to the State Convention meetings. You know that sounds good to me."
Rev. J. H. Bagwill held a two weeks' meeting in his church at Taylorville, which resulted in twenty-five additions to the church. The congregations were large. The church gave $525 on the Mctory Drive, $150 to Hudelson Home. $3,625 to Shurtleff College, in addition to paying $650 back debts. The pastor will deliver the Odd Fellows' 100th An- niversary address on the 24th of April and the annual sermon to the soldiers in May.
Rev. B. E. Allen, pastor of the church at Osceola, writes : "Our new building plan is coming along fine. We have the contracts let and surrender the old build- ing the 28th of this month. The new plant is to be completed by September 1st."
Rev. Herbert W. Hines, who has been at El Paso, a little more than four years is having a fine revival spirit in that church. On April 6th he baptized five persons, three of them men who are heads of families.
Rev. J. S. Oranger, pastor First bap- tist church, Rock Island, writes: "Our work is progressing with great interest and the attendance is very good. The Sunday School attendance is the largest in the history of the church. Six have been baptized recently and a number re- ceived by letter."
Rev. Joseph C. Dent of Chicago, hela a meeting at Utica from March 17th to March 28th. The congregation was in- creased from fifty to two hundred fifty. The church is greatly revived. Eighty four came forward and publicly professed Jesus Christ as their Saviour. About fifty of them are members of the Sunday School. Several signified their desire to be baptized and unite with the church. Rev. J. R. Spickerman who had been sup- plying the church for the past six months assisted in the meetings.
The Virden church, of which Rev. H. A. Belton is pastor, is doing well. A communication from that church says, "Our church is getting along fine. We have gone over the top with our appor- tionments. The church has sold its par- sonage and bought a better one at a cost of $3,500. The pastor is well pleased with the change of properties."
The Chatsworth church, of which Rev. E. C. Shute is pastor, seems to be pro- gressing quite well. They succeeded in raising the entire apportionment and something over. The pastor says, "The power of Rome in this community makes our work 'hard pulling,' but God is bless- ing truth. Several have united with the church recently. Our Sunday School has nearly one hundred per cent increase in attendance over last year."
The Normal church, of which Dr. D. O. Hopkins is pastor, is doing fine work. The congregations and prayer meetings have greatly increased. He preached
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each night during the week preceding Easter and on Easter morning he baptized thirty-seven boys and girls from the Sol- diers' Orphans' Home, and he baptized thirteen on the Sunday following. The church will send the pastor to the North- ern Convention in Denver.
Rev. Orlo Breese, who was pastor at Hillsboro, went into the Y. M. C. A. work of the army last year. He is now back on the field and supplying the Hillsboro church. Last year that church paid a $1,100 debt, and it is now preparing to decorate the building. The B. Y. P. U. is fine and the Sunday School is in a pros- perous condition with an attendance from about eighty to one hundred.
The Austin Baptist church in Chicago had a "Red Letter Day" Easter Sunday, April 20, 1919. At that time the mort- gage of indebtedness was burned by Dea- con E. S. Osgood, who was a charter member of the church. The church was organized in 1871 with fifteen members. The first meeting house was dedicated in 1872. The present house of worship was dedicated November 23, 1902. The pres- ent membership of the church is 892.
The Toulon church, which has been pastorless since the first of last Septem- ber, has called Rev. J. H. Pierce, who has been for several years pastor at Princeton. Brother Pierce has accepted the call and located on the Toulon field, Toulon is a good field and Pastor Pierce and his wife are excellent workers. We shall expect a successful work there.
John D. Rockefeller gave $250,000 on the Ministers' and Missionaries' Benefit fund, bringing the invested funds for that organization now up to $2,000,000. He has also offered $500,000 on the $6,000,000 drive in case the full $6,000,- 000 is secured. The following letter comes from Dr. Haggard, "Answering
inquiry. Rockefeller's pledge holds to December. Would be unfortunate if this delays early completion Victory Fund." From this we infer that if the full $6,000,000 is not reached by April 30th the denomination will have until Decem- ber first to reach enough to secure the Rockefeller $500,000.
MONEY RECEIVED FOR THE STATE CONVENTION FOR APRIL
Only a few of the churches send the full apportionment at one time. Whenever a payment reported in The Bulletin com- pletes the apportionment, it will be indi- cated by a (*) star.
*Alton, Cherry St. Church $ 93.00
Aurora, Marion Ave. Church 6.20
Arthur Church 27.34
Atlanta Church 21.50
Aurora, First Church 39.00
Auburn Church 9.00
Aurora, Claim St. Church 4.12
American Baptist Home Mission
Society — Hungarian Mission.... 82.50 American Baptist Home Mission
Society, Evangelism 9.23
American Baptist Publication
Society — Advertisement 10.00
Alton, Mrs. Mary Flagg Bequest.. 6,366.40 Advertising in Bulletin — Shurt-
leff College 7.00
Belvidere, South Church 38.2{>
*Benson Church 19.00
*Bunker Hill Church -... 35.00
Big Rock Church 13.63
Barry Church 2.00
Belleville Church, Edw. A. Keil
(S. E. P.) 9.00
Bulletin Subscriptions 62.15
*Bradford Church 2.25
Canton Church 4.40
Chicago Epiphany Church 10.00
Chicago First Church 11.33
Chicago, Hyde Park Church 225.00
Chicago, Maplewood Church 16.00
Chicago, Immanuel Bohemian
Church - 3.68
Chicago, Second Church 27.15
Chicago, Auburn Park Church 15.00
^Chicago, Roseland, First Ch 26.45
Chicago, Swedish Finnish Ch 3.00
Chicago, Garfield Park Church.... 73.00
Chicago, Morgan Park Church.... 17.01
♦Chicago, Western Ave., Church 14.37
Chicago, Englewood Church 238.00
Chicago, Irving Park Church 23.43
Chicago, Normal Park Church 33.65
Chicago, Immanuel Church 50.00
Chicago, Woodlawn Church 73.87
Chicago, Second Church .-. 240.43
Centralia Church 27.40
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Champaign, First Cliurch 41.70
Cornell Church 4.23
Carlinville Church 17.40
Carthage Church 36.50
Carterville Church 4.40
Chrisman Church 6.31
*Clyde Church 5.01
Collected on Mission Field — Hi
F. Jones 203.39
Cambridge Church 21.85
Divernon Church 1.00
Danvers Church 14.50
Delavan Church 20.00
DeKalb Church 33.07
Dixon Church 23.54
Downer's Grove Church 8.15
*Decatur, Riverside Church 10.00
Damascus, Clara E. Phillips, Me- morial Fund 1,000.00
Elgin, First Church 49.49
Evanston Church 34.19
Elgin, Immanuel Church 19.70
Edinburg Church 5.00
Fairbury Church 32.64
Freeport Church 28.46
Oilman Church 6,19
*Greenville Church 40.00
Galesburg Church 12.30
Glasford Church 7.38
Hafer N. T. (S. E. F.) 14.00
Harvey Church 2.10
Hudson Church 17.24
*Hillsboro Church 20.00
Interest 200.00
Jerseyville Church '. 42.00
*Joliet, Eastern Ave. Church 17.19
Joliet, First Church 23.59
Joliet, Ridgewood Church 25.00
Kinderhook Church 19.00
LaMarsh Church 6.00
Lena Church 5.00
Littleton Church 16.25
Lexington Church 3.92
LaSalle Church 13.00
Missionary Committee, Quincy
Association .-.. 20.22
Marissa Church 4.50
■•McLean Church 5.00
Murphysboro Church 30.00
Momence Church 2.80
Mt. Sterling Church 1.80
Moline, First Church _.. 70.00
Marengo Church 22.31
Moore, B. M 5.00
Nokomis Church 13.16
Normal Church 9.08
Oreana Church 15.00
Oak Park, Lombard Ave. Ch 10.00
Percy Church .81
Piano Church 5.30
^Princeton Church 63.94
'•■•Petersburg Church 1.79
Plainville Church 3.00
Pittsfield Church 18.29
Pontiac Church 6.93
Rochelle Church 13. vo
Roseville Church 37.00
Rockford, State Street Church.... 22.68
Rock Island Church 25.00
Rockton Church 5.00
Rents, Tonica Parsonage 75.00
St. Mary's Church 30.00
Sterling Church 25.25
Shabbona Church 2.00
Sandwich Church 36.44
Sycamore Church 1.00
Somonauk Church 8.00
Tremont Church 16.00
*Timewell Church 56.17
Toulon Church 34.41
Tonica, T. C. Henning 50.00
Upper Alton Church 60.00
Virden Church 18.63
Wilmette Church 13.89
*Woodburn Church 5.00
Warren Church 1.7u
Woodstock Church 3.55
Wilton Center Church 2.06
Wood River Church 2.50
Waukegan Church 50.72
Wheaton Church 16.77
Walnut Church 15.50
York Church 13.20
Yorkville Church 2.20
Total $11,051.64
HUDELSON ORPHANAGE
Rev. N. T. Hafer, the Superintendent, writes, "We will soon raise up the north building preparatory to excavating base- ment and remodeling." Brother Hafer and his wife are already located at Irving- ton and are active in the work of the or- phanage. Their four children will re- main in Princeton until after school closes.
"There are at least seven stations in In- dia, with good equipment, waiting for mis- sionaries. There are bungalows for the missionaries but no missionaries for the bungalows. Undermanned — that tells a pitiful story. The war should provide a remedy in part for this condition of affairs, and this is where the recruiting work comes in that Dr. Padelford is directing. To turn the thoughts of the soldiers soon to be relieved from military service to a life- work in the ministry or the mission fields is most timely, and there should be a good list of recruits. The money to send them out? Well, that is one of the things that v/ill be accomplished by the six million dol- lar campaign. It will take money to send the men and women. With the money in hand we surely will not have to wait long for candidates."
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PERSONALS
Evangelist L. D. Lamkin recently closed a meeting at Gallon, Ohio. The papers of that town reported the meet- ings of very great interest.
The CarroUton church gave a farewell reception to Dr. and Mrs. Mundell about the time they closed their work on that field. There were one hundred fifty members of the congregation present and many friends from other churches. The following is a part of a resolution passed by the church: "In accepting the resig- nation of our pastor, W. E. Mundell, who feels that he is called of God to another field of work, the Baptist church of Car- roUton, Illinois, desires to express its deep regret that he is to leave us, and further to express hearty appreciation of the excellent and conscientious service he and Mrs. Mundell have rendered to the church in the past six years."
Rev. Edmond A. Hobbs and Miss Katherine Wd>ber of Pekin, were mar- ried on Sunday, the 23rd of March. Miss Webber spent quite a number of years as matron of the Hudelson Orphanage and was familiarly known by the children of that institution as "Aunt Kate." They will make their home for the present in Pekin.
Missionary John H. Howard and his wife of Collinsville, Illinois, who have been seven years in India, recently re- turned for a year of rest. They and their two children are now located near his wife's home in Collinsville and he doubtless will visit some of the churches in Illinois during the coming year. He is a son of Rev. J. F. Howard, so well known in Illinois, who was buried at El Paso a few months ago.
STATE CONVENTION WORKERS
Our missionary pastor at Gilman, Illi- nois, Rev. Ernest N. Cox, was elected on the 15th of April, Mayor of Gilman by a large majority.
Evangelist F. M. Dunk held a success- ful meeting in Auburn the latter part of March and the early part of April. At this writing he is holding a meeting at Canton. On Sunday, April 13th, "Thirty- six persons declared themselves for the Christian life."
Rev. A. D. Rinnier, our missionary pastor at Erie, writes, "God is blessing the work of this field in the salvation of souls, in the quickening of Christianity and in the financial end. The pastor's salary is all paid up to date and money in the bank."
Rev. T. O. McMinn, our State Mis- sionary for southern Illinois, spent a portion of April in special meetings with the Second Baptist church of Creal Springs. The meeting started off nicely in the beginning but we have not heard how they closed up. The Board of the Southern Illinois Association has planned an intensive campaign for this quarter. Brother McMinn is doing good work among the churches in that end of the state.
Our missionary at Chicago Heights, Rev. Henry Duff, writes very encourag- ingly concerning the work on that field. He says, "This has been one of our best quarters financially and you will notice that our missionary contributions have gone away up. We will increase about fifty per cent on last year's offerings Our attendance at church services is very good. Our branch work is doing well. We had out at our Friday night meeting a week ago thirty-two and the Sunday afternoon service and school is well at- tended.
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Rev. J. W. McKinney, who is supply- ing the Second Baptist church in Marion, writes, "We now have our building in good repair at a cost of $1,200. Our audiences are increasing in number ana interest and the Sunday School soon will have doubled its membership. Eleven have united with the church and a num- ber of others contemplate uniting with us.
Rev. George R. Wood, our missionary pastor at Marseilles, writes, "Our report shows five baptisms. These were bap- tized last Sunday, among these a husband and father, his wife and young son. Four others have been received for baptism. We hope to have five or six to baptize Easter Sunday. Two are awaiting their letters from ]\Ioline to unite with us and one asks to unite by experience, having formerly been a member at Ottawa. Evangelist Dunk's services were very ac- ceptable and helpful and I wish to bear testimony that I have never had a co- laborer in special services with whom I could work in greater harmony. Brother Dunk has a fine spirit of earnestness, sincerity and enthusiasm which takes with the people."
Rev. John W. Simpson, our mission- ary pastor at Dixon, writes encouragingly of an every-member canvass which he is making. ^Many of the contributors are increasing very much beyond former con- tributions. He says, "One man who had been giving about $40.00 a year cheer- fully agreed to pay $2.25 per week."
The Lexington church, by unanimous vote passed strong resolutions concern- ing the work of Evangelist Frank M. Dunk, who held a meeting at that place. These resolutions say in part, "The re- vival services conducted by the Rev. F. M. Dunk, State Evangelist, from March 2nd to March 14th, were of great benefit to our church and the entire community.
This was the people's chance to hear the Gospel in its simplicity and power. Four confessed Christ, but all were blessed. Brother Dunk is a strong man, presents Christ our Saviour in a clear and concise manner with power and demonstration of spirit."
Rev. T. O. McMinn writes, "I closed my meeting at Willisville last Sunday night, March 30th. I found the church in a very bad shape but we had a very successful meeting, not in professed Christianity, but in the quickening of the church and helping them to get a real vision of the mission of the church. They called Rev. T. H. Evans to the pas- torate and he is on the field and pastor and people are hopeful for the future."
Rev. Charles W. Wolfe, our mission- ary pastor of the Glasford and LaMarsh churches, writes quite an encouraging letter in sending in his second quarterly report. In raising the benevolent appor- tionments LaMarsh went over the top splendidly and Glasford did a little less. The pastor says, "The work is strenuous and sometimes discouraging but we have some things to be thankful for. I have a crowd of Boy Scouts to help some."
Rev. Ray E. Barber, our missionary pastor at Tampico, seems to be enthusi- astic and hopeful with regard to the work on that field. He says, "Some of our plans for the coming year are to get new windows for the church, redecorate the inside, make some new repairs on the parsonage and buy a stereopticon to help in the social atmosphere of the work and perhaps also in the religious aspect. In the further distance, if the church pro- gresses as we hope, we plan to build an addition to the church building for social purposes and put a bath room into the parsonage. This is quite enough to take up our minds for the present. We have
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finished buying new hymn books for the evening service."
Rev. C. W. Webb, our missionary pas- tor at Wood River, in writing a letter March 31st, says, "We had one hundred thirty-three in Sunday School yesterday morning and we asked for the otfering for missions and we got $16.69. We had two fine congregations yesterday, and three adults for special prayer last night. I have ten more who will soon line up with us. I have lined up fifteen since the middle of February to date. This makes sixty-nine members in all. We are striving for 100 in the near future and 200 in the Sunday School."
Rev. J. W. Patterson, pastor Second P>aptist church, ]\It. Vernon, writes March 27th as follows, "We have been engaged in a revival meeting for two weeks with Rev. D. H. McGillivray. The meeting will close tonight and as a result we have had seven conversions and five additions to the church, three by bap- tism and two by letter. McGillivray not only preaches the truth in all its fullness but with authority and directness and with power and love."
Rev. A. G. Prestage of Oglesby says, "This quarter has been one of great blessing among the Christian people here. (3in' meetings have been well attended and what has cheered my heart is the great interttst shown in our prayer meet- ings. Not only have we had our week night meetings but have also held cottage prayer meetings every Friday night, hav ing as many as thirty in attendance. Our Sunday School is on the increase."
annual meeting next October. The en- tire church seems to be interested in the coming of the Convention and are making preparations to give us a royal welcome. That church has made great advance- ments within the past few years. They have erected one of the best meeting houses in the state outside of Chicago, and have been coming up regularly on their missionary offerings. The pastor writes, "I think our offering to the Vic- tory Campaign will reach $1,500, if so, with the Armenian fund and apportion- ment we have raised $2,685 for missions which does not include our contributions to the Red Cross and United War Work."
The Superintendent spent Saturday night and Sunday morning, April 5th and 6th with the Jerseyville church trying to interest the people in the coming of the State Convention to that church in its
PASTORAL, CHANGES
Rev. E. Lansing Holland of Wheaton, Minnesota, has accepted a call to become pastor of the Hudson church in the Bloomington Association. He begins work May 18th.
Rev. J. L. Watson of Sullivan, closed his supply pastorate with the Lincoln church Wednesday night, April 9th at which time he baptized five, two boys and two girls and one woman. The pastor of the Lincoln church, who has been for some time in France, returns to his work. The members of the church seem to have been very well pleased wath the supply work of Brother Watson.
Rev. L. W. Hostetter will soon close his work at Greenfield. The church is not able to sustain preaching for full time during these times of high cost of living. They perhaps could arrange for a pastor for one-half time. Brother Hos- tetter is ready to consider some other field.
The Girard church has called Rev. J. R. Hastings of Littleton to become its pastor. Brother Hastings has been at Littleton about one year and seems to
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have done good work there, but he enters upon a much larger field at Girard. We hope he will have good success on that important field.
Rev. J. W. Harnly, who resigned the Momence church to take up Y. M. C. A. work in the army, has accepted a call to become pastor of the church at Chris- man. He has removed to that field and will begin work immediately.
PASTORAIi CHANGES
Rev. W. E. Pool, who has been pastor of the Olney church for two or three years, has accepted a call to Carrollton to become the successor of Dr. Mundell. Brother Pool and his wife are efficient workers and Carrollton is a good field.
OHUROHES
The LaMoille church of which Rev. xA^lbert A. Gordonier is pastor, seems to be doing excellent work. The pastor says, "My people have done exceedingly well in the Victory Drive and we have just closed a very interesting contest in the Sunday School. We decided to raise a mile of pennies, more for the fun of the contest than anything else, as we were in no pressing need of funds. We went over the top Easter morning in seven Sundays with over $900 worth of pennies. The funds will be used for im- proving and repairing the church prop- erty. We have made April 'Go To Church Month,' and the results have been splendid."
The Marion Ave. church of Aurora, of which Rev. Henry Clay Miller has been pastor for quite a number of years, is having encouraging success .The prayer meetings are well attended with indications of a deepening spiritual con- sciousness. The church has made up its full apportionment for missions and in
addition to this sum their offering for the Ministers and Missionaries Benefit Fund was $1,628 and the total offering on the $6,000,000 drive was $2,082. The pastor baptized eight young people Easter night* The church has an excellent choir trained by the pastor.
A member of the Roseville church of which Rev. G. W. Claxton is pastor, sends the following news item : "Ap- portionment met before March 31st and a good substantial offering to the $6,000,000 drive. Hardwood floors are being put in the parsonage and a fine range was placed in the parsonage a short time ago. The contract has been let to paint the church building and one hundred new song books for the Sunday School and eveninof service have been ordered."
"When a missionary on furlough comes to your church to present missions, see to it that the visitor has the very best en- tertainment and most cordial welcome. A missionary life is not so full of pleasant and easy and comfortable experiences that genuine Christian hospitality and interest will not be appreciated. Remember, these visitors are not beggars but ambassadors of the King, and should be treated accord- ingly. To use an apostolic phrase, this is said simply to stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance."
"THE WAY DR. HAGGARD PUTS IT
If we can put millions of men upon the field of battle, we ought to be able to put at least thousands of men and women on the mission field. As we backed the war with ten million workers, so every member of the Christian church who is debarred from personal service on the farther fields must put his individual powers back of the great task at home. This drive is to be a thank offering for victory and an ef- fort ending in victory for denominational work. We dare not give less than millions to the spiritual problem which necessarily follows the conflict of powder and shell."
"The war value of the negro and Indian has been amply demonstrated and is being widely recognized. This value is fast em- phasizing the peace value of the same races and is giving both of them a higher place in the estimation of the average citizen."
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CENTRAL BAPTIST CHILDREN'S HOME
MAYWOOD, LLLJNOIS R«T. D. H. MacGIUirray, Supt. Mrs. D. H. MacGillivray, MAtron
HUDRLSON BAPTIST ORPHANAGE
Kev. N, T. Hafer, Supt. Mrs. N. T. Hafer, Matron
The end of April finds us still waiting for the rain to cease and so give us a chance to prepare the soil and plant our garden. April showers have been abund- ant and have fallen regularly. But we know that "Somewhere the sun is shin- ing," and are still hopeful.
To the churches and Sunday schools, who remembered the children so gener- ously with fresh eggs for Easter time, we wish to take off our hats, and extend a hearty thank you. If time and space per- mitted, we would love to tell you how much good you are doing by this special donation.
Miss Pearl Beaty, of Mount Vernon, is adapting herself very nicely to the work laid down by Mrs. King.
One very pleasant event, and worthy of special mention, was the party given the children of the Home by friends of the Oak Park church. The verdict of the boys and girls was "It was a genuine party." Mr. Clark, of one of the Oak Park schools, supervised the games, with tact and enthusiasm, and Miss Knapp en- tertained old and young alike, with stories told in a most delightful manner. Last, but not least, was the abundant re- freshments of ice cream and home made cake.
Thirty-eight boys and the same number of girls, are with us at present. Good health and general good feeling prevail.
Steps are being taken to enlarge the children's dining room, as the capacity of present one does not accommodate our present number.
At this writing (April 28th) we are in the midst of transition work. Retiring Superintendent Kelly is finishing his re- port preparatory to turning over the financial affairs to the new superintend- ent, who with Mrs. Hafer, has been since early in April endeavoring to get into the swing of this larger family life. Spring seeding on the farm is late on ac- count of the two scourges, influenza and scarlet fever, which prevented fall work. The improvement work is being resumed and the north building is now being put on blocks preparatory to excavating for basement and remodeling for school rooms, hospital, olitice, etc. The main building will hereafter be used exclu- sively for houseing and feeding the chil- dren and care-takers. These plans create a need for immediate payment of all pledges now due and the securing of many new ones. Friends, kindly assist with prompt support both for the current expenses and the improvement plans.
The new superintendent and matron appreciate the fact that Mr. and Mrs. Ol- son are to remain, as their two years with the Home will make it easier to get hold of the work. Mrs. Olson will con- tinue to be assisted in the teaching work by her sister, Miss Bessie Hastings, who also will do some work in the office.
Hereafter all checks for the benefit of this institution should be made payable to Dr. N. T. Hafer, Supt.
Alfred C. Kelly.
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Department of Sunday School and Young People s Work
Louis H. Koehler, 2006 £. Jackson St., Bloomington, Director
Our Elementary Director At a recent meeting of the State De- partment, J\Iiss Marian E. Kimble of Galesburg, was elected to the office of state elementary director. Miss Kimble comes to the work with a splendid prep- aration and training. At present she is conducting a private kindergarten, teach- ing a class in the primary department of the main school, and a class of Juniors in one of the mission schools. Miss Kim- ble is now ready for service in any part of the state and we hope that pastors and superintendents who are desirous of rais- ing the standard of work in the elemen- tary grades of their schools will seek her assistance. We want you to feel that Miss Kimble is a state worker, seeking no compensation or contribution because of the service she may render. The work in our eleemntary grades should be the most attractive and the brightest spot in our schools and every superintendent should not rest until these grades are brought up to standard. Miss Kimble's home address is 427 Locust Street, Galesburg.
Standard Schools and Societies There were eighty-four schools that reported their standing on the report blank sent to each superintendent. Only one was standard, that at Kewanee. There were twenty-two star schools as follows: Areola, Aurora (First), Au- rora (Marion Ave.), Blandinsville, Cor- dova, El Paso, Fairmount, Hillsboro, La Moille, LaSalle, Lincoln, Minonk, Mon- mouth, Mt. Carroll, New Berlin, Os-
ceola, Piano, Ouincy (Central), Rock Island ( First), Springfield (Elliott Ave.) Taylorville, Urbana (First). There were twenty-eight striving schools.
This report does not cover the Chica- go Association. Director Gage reports ten standard schools there. Chicago has certainly put it over the state and our one lone school must seem lonesome. At the Atlantic City Convention of the N. B. C, Illinois reported six standard schools outside of the Chicago Association. Some of these failed this year partly because their pastor had accepted "Y" work in France, and one or two others because of illness.
Forty societies have reported to th,^ office on the standard of excellence. Two are standard, Oglesby and Princeton. Several miss by only four or eight points. The star societies number nine as fol- lows : Chatsworth, DeKalb, Delavan, El Paso, Hoopeston, Kewanee, LaSalle, Normal, Upper Alton. Eleven societies are striving societies. At Atlantic City nine societies were reported standard. We will have to count on the Chicago As- sociation to help us out of this hole also, otherwise the report made at Denver will be unworthy our young people.
Some schools did not report because they were not attempting the standara. This is a mistake. The director wants the report blank returned for other rea- sons and hopes that superintendents will continue to report according to the re- quest sent them. Let us all plan to try for the standard this coming year.
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Woman's Baptist Missionary Society of Illinois
MRS. W. P TOPPING, Pres.
>lrs. .Martha V. Higman, Editor Morgan, Park
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Mrs. H. W. Tate, Treasurer 2331 Hartzell Ave., Evanston
The Central District of the W. A. B. F. M. Society held its annual meeting in Detroit, Michigan, April 23-24. In every respect it was a fine meeting. Part of the time was given to the W. A. B. H. Mission Society and was filled by repre- sentative speakers. There was splendid hospitality, good program and good at- tendance. The Woman's Baptist Mis- sion Society of Illinois was represented by its president and treasurer, Mrs. W. P. Topping and Mrs. H. W. Tate. The state secretary of the W. A. B. F. M. S., Mrs. L. A. Vinnedge and Miss Mildred Bush, W. W. G. secretary director, also Dr. Etta R. Hilton of the State Board, w^ere present. Dr. Hilton was elected to the ofifice of Home Administration Vice- President of the Central District to suc- ceed Mrs. D. W. Beggs. There was an attendance of about three hundred at the W. W. G. banquet on Thursday evening. Mrs. E. C. Copelin, District Secretary- Director for the W. W. G. work, living in Aurora, 111., was toastmistress.
To many women of our churches and communities during the strain and stress of war times has come a new vision as they have answered the question, "Who is my neighbor?" Surely there could be no better time than the present for our missionary organizations to take advan- tage of the interest in suffering humanity all over the world, to push the claims of our mission fields at home and abroad In thus furthering the interests of mis-
sions the Interdenominational Commit- tee of the Central West for Missions is glad to announce the 15th session of the Summer School of Missions to be held at Winona Lake, Indiana, June 19 to 26, and the first session of a new school to be held at Conference Point, Lake Gene- va, Wis., June 26 to July 3. Fine pro- grams have been prepared for both these schools, mission study classes using the new books for both home and foreign missions, normal classes for those wish- ing to do advanced work and classes in methods for women's, young women's and children's work. There will also be evening addresses and lectures, twilight hours with the missionaries and oppor- tunities for rest and recreation. Money could not be better spent than for our Circles to send one of their representa- tives to one of these schools. A week spent at either Lake Geneva or Winona Lake will make a pleasant outing.
Write to Mrs. A. A. Hunter, 242.5 Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, for program and full information.
The State Convention Board showed its appreciation of the wife of the Super- intendent on account of her many years of helpful work in the interest of the denomination by voting to send her to the Conventioo in Denver. She has misswd but three meetings of the North- em Baptist Convention and in twenty- one years but one of the State Conven- tion.
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I THE BAPTIST OLD PEOPLE'S HOME |
5 MAYWOOD, ILLINOIS =
E The members of the Home are all fairly well and welcoming the =
= first evidences of spring. They are especially interested just now that =
E the goal set by The National Committee of our Northern Baptist Lay- E
E nien be reached. E
E Some of them who are almost 90 years old, are watching, praying, E
E working and giving for the success of this great movement, and the dear E
E Father knows Iwzv to measure our gifts. E
E Our spring cleaning began with a generous donation by Mr. Ingalls E
E (husband of the chairman of our House Committee), who has refin- E
E ished free of cost to the Home, the floors of dining room, halls, pantry E
E and bath rooms. E
E We are still hoping some one will make the Home a present of an =
E elevator, so the older people on the second floor, who are weak or crip- =
E pled may get up and down to the dining room without climibing two E
E flights of stairs. E
E Five of the necessary twenty to give $100 per year for five years to E
E the Endowment Fund have been secured, where are the others ? This E
E is the first thing necessary to the enlargement of our work. May 6th E
E is our Annual Birthday Party of the Home — How about a special of- =
E fering for the Old People's Home at that time, especially if your church E
E has not made a contribution this year ? Our people did not worry about E
E Easter hats, but were delighted with a crate of eggs sent by the church E
E ar Cornell. A crate from here and there would be much appreciated E
E and could easily be collected if some good soul would look after it. E
E Mrs. A. W. Runyan, Field Sec. E
E 5742 Maryland Ave., Chicago. E
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Shurtleff College Endowment
One-half Million Dollars from the Baptists of Illinois
What Will It Mean?
1. iVn adequate endowment of $700,000.
2. Permanency of "The Pioneer School."
3. A greater field of Influence.
4. A College to which we Baptists can point with ever increasing pride.
5. A never ending stream of trained men and women for the fu- ture.
6. Another great step forward in denominational work and effort.
SHURTLEFF-The Pioneer School
In 1827 John M. Peck laid the foundation not only for Christian, Baptist Education in Illinois, but also for public education. His pur- pose was to make the foundations sure for a Christian State in the midst of the wilderness.
SHURTLEFF-A Christian College
"Shurtleff College is of good parentage. Missionary zeal and de- nominational vision started the child on its course almost 100 years ago. This college was established not alone because the great Mississippi Val- ley needed a college but 'because it needed a Christian College."
Address Pres. George M. Potter or Dr. Myron W. Haynes, Alton, 111.
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NORMAL, ILLINOIS, JUNE 1919
NO. 2
The State Convention
Every meeting of the Northern Baptist Convention seems to bring the State Con- ventions into more striking prominence and lays upon them heavier burdens. In the last meeting, in Denver, by passing the report of the Committee of Five, practically the success of the whole move- ment will rest with the State Conven- tions. If $100,000,000 are raised in five years it must be done by Planning Boards organized by each State Convention. The State Convention must now get behind all our missionary propaganda, our edu- cational interests and our philanthropic institutions. This cannot be done by a weak or poorly supported State Conven- tion. In Illinois we did not push the State Convention finances while the ap- portionments were being raised for the other missionary organizations nor during the Victory Campaign, but now during the month of June a strong effort should be made all over the state to bring up the State Convention apportionments. A few churches have made their full ap- portionment, but very few. We have had to borrow money to keep our mis- sionaries paid up.
At the April meeting of the Board, the superintendent was authorized to find three District Missionaries as soon as possible to put over definite districts in the state and a fifth one as soon as our finances would allow it. One of
these men is now at work in the field. Two more, and possibly three, are in sight to be secured this fall. These must be first class men and a fair salary must be paid to secure them. However, we have so planned our work as to do all this within our income if all the churches will pay up all their apportionments. Now is the time to push this matter without delay. People have plenty of money now, and if the pastors will ask for it for the State Convention in the right way they will give it. Where there is no pastor some layman should take it up and push the matter of the State Con- vention offerings.
We cannot save this great world unless we can save our states, we cannot evangelize the heathen world while three- fourths of the people in our states know nothing of the true way of salvation. State work is foundation work.
A 100% INVESTIVIENT
The greatest opportunity in the history of the denomination. If the denomina- tion will raise $500,000 to complete the $6,000,000 undertaken last year, Mr. John D. Rockefeller will give another $100,000 and in addition to that $2,000,- 000 more for Home and Foreign Mis- sions. Illinois is back about $39,000 on what it undertook to raise. A strong ef- fort will be made to raise it. We have
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already raised $181,000 in Illinois and still lack $39,000. The State Convention and tlie Executive Council in Chicago have been promised 10% of the $220,000 or any portion of that sum raised in Illi- nois. Now is the time for everybody to do something, and those with considera- ble means to do largely.
PERSONALS
Rev. John Howard sends out a circu- lar letter to his friends giving some ac- count of the Mission fields in Southern India before he left it and their trip across the water. Brother Howard and his wife attended the Convention in Den- ver. He has fine sets of stereopticon slides and would be willing to visit churches at any time and give addresses upon missionary work. Brother Howard is an interesting speaker.
Rev. W. A. Pitman of Tamaroa, Illi- nois, is now engaged in tent meetings. He just closed a meeting at Christopher with thirty-five professions. There were thirty-two additions to the church, twen- ty-eight by baptism. The Christopher church is now planning to build a new- meeting house. Mr. Pitman is now hold- ing a union meeting with his tent in Tamaroa.
Rev. Harold F. Holbrook, pastor of the Orion church has published a little booklet on the subject of The New Birth. His text is John 3 :5-7, "J^sus answered, marvel not that I said unto thee, ye must be born again, etc." There are twenty-four pages in the booklet and it is quite readable. The price is thirty- five cents.
Evangelist J. N. Edmondson of At- wood, will be available for supplying churches during the summer. Brother Edmondson is a strong preacher and any church desiring supply work will do well to communicate with him.
CHURCHES
Rev. Orlo Brees who recently returned from a chaplaincy in the army and took up his work at Hillsboro, is having good success. He recently conducted a meet- ing, assisted by Rev. P. C. Land of Mississippi. Twenty-one persons made a profession of faith. Seven have united with the church by baptism and seven by letter and experience and more will come. Brother Brees sends in sixty-one sub- scriptions for the Bulletin.
The Young People's organizations of the Champaign and Urbana churches held a very interesting social afi'air Friday evening, May 23. The purpose of the meeting seemed to be to work up an in- terest in attendance of the International B. Y. P. U. A. Convention to be held in St. Louis in July. There will doubtless be a large attendance from the Young People's organizations of the twin cities.
Rev. R. T, Gasaway recently located as pastor of the Mendota church. He says, "We are very comfortably located in the fine parsonage here and ] am looking for- ward with a great deal of optimism to a successful work. These people seem to be quite anxious for a spiritual awaken- ing and they have great hopes that the Lord will be able to bring that about."
The Ridgewood church, Joliet, of which Rev. J. E. Corwin is pastor, seems to be making progress with its success- ful work. Recently they put on a verv strenuous program of evangelistic serv- ices. On May 5th the pastor writes, "Last night I gave the first invitation of the meetings and had five come forward for church membership and baptism. I feel that this is just the beginning of the harvest God is going to give us. This field oflfers great prospects and each day I see the need more and more clearly."
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ILLINOIS BAPTISTBDLLETIN
Published monthly in the interest of the Illinois Baptist State Convention.
Subscription price, 25c a year; clubs of 10, 20c; clubs of 20 or more, 15c.
E. P. BRAND, Editor Superintendent of Missions,
201 North School Street, Normal, Illinois.
"Entered as second class matter, June 12,
1909, at the Postoffice at Normal,
Illinois, under the Act of
March 3, 1879."
ILLINOIS interest in great denomina- tional affairs was shown by the at- tendance of one hundred fifty-eight Illi- nois people at the Convention in Denver.
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IT seems to be true that nearly all the large number of pastors who attended the Convention in Denver were aided by their churches to pay the expense of the trip.
ONLY a few of the pastors who at- tended the Convention had their wives with them. Evidently in many cases the women of the churches did not make a strong effort to have their pas- tor's wife go.
THE Convention in Denver voted to establish a great denominational paper to cover the whole country of the Northern Convention. They have offered to buy out the four papers, viz.. Watch- man Examiner, Journal and Messenger, Standard and Pacific Baptist. If any or all of these papers do not sell out it will make it harder for them to succeed. If they do, there will be still greater need for state weeklies such as West Virginia, Indiana and Iowa have and for State Convention monthly Bulletins. W^e need the great paper, but it cannot do all the local work needed.
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SOME of the viewpoints about Denver are the finest in the country. Ex- President Taft says that Inspiration Point is the best in the world. Mount Lookout where Buffalo Bill is buried, and from which one can see into four states, is very fine.
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DENVER is a splendid city for great conventions. The streets are fine and well kept. The great auditorium is well located. The hotels are numerous and well situated. The people of Denver seem to be kind and consid_erate of strangers.
THREE associations this year will meet in June. Viz., Chicago, Rock River and Aurora. Two, Ottawa and Rock Island, that met last year in June, have gone back to September.
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THE Superintendent and Editor of the Bulletin cannot take time to work up subscription lists. This must be done by the pastors and laymen if done at all. The people have been good about this, but they could do better.
LET Program Committees in making programs for the local associations remember that the primary purpose of the organization of the local association is to cultivate its own field. Every as- sociation should give plenty ci time to discuss the pastorless churches, the weak churches and points where a mission should be started in its own territory. Many committees plan a program to dis- cuss the whole world except their own field.
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MEETING OF THE NORTHERN B.\PTIST CONVENTION
The twelfth annual meeting of the Convention was held in Denver, Colo- rado, May 21-27. The Editor of the Bulletin, his wife. Evangelist F. M. Dunk and State Missionary George H. Yule went on the Santa Fe Railroad to Denver, ariving there Sunday morning, May 18. The weather was delightful during the trip and the Colorado weather was ideal during the Convention. The wheat fields through Kansas are fine. There did not seem to be much corn, not much oats, a considerable amount of alfalfa and immense quantities of wheat and it all appeared to be first class.
The ride for about seven hours after dayHght in Colorado to Denver was very fine, the scenery splendid. At Colorado Springs we had a good view of Pikes Peak, in fact we had a good view of it for about one hundred miles. The other mountain scenery was good. Denver is a beautiful city of about 280,000 people. The city and its public buildings and its parks are kept up in splendid shape.
Clyde B. Taylor, formerly of Cam- bridge, Illinois, gave us a fine automobile ride through the beautiful parks.
An Evangelistic Conference was held on Sunday and Monday. These meet- ings were well attended and very fine in interest. The State Convention Secre- taries and Superintendents Organization, of which E. P. Brand of Illinois, was President and J. T. Crawford of Kansas, Secretary, held a meeting Tuesday fore- noon, afternoon and evening. The at- tendance was good, nearly every State in the Northern Baptist Convention being represented. The last session was held from 7:30 p. m. until 11:00 o'clock at night. Some of the vital questions of the denomination were thoroughly dis- cussed.
The Convention held its first session Wednesday, May 21. The number or delegates and visitors registered the first day was 1,956. President F. W. Ayer of New Jersey, gave a good address Wednesday forenoon and Dr. W. H. P. Faunce, President of Brown Univer- sity, spoke for one hour on "The Church and Social Reconstruction." Wednesday night Rev. S. R. Vinton of New York, gave an interesting address accompanied with a fine display of pictures. Dr. W. F. Padelford of Boston, Massachusetts, read the report of the Survey Commit- tee. It was a very fine report and re- quired one hour and six minutes to read it.
Denver furnished the finest choir that has ever appeared before the Northern Baptist Convention. There were two hundred sixty voices and they sang well. The total enrollment of the Convention was about 2,200 and there were one hun- dred fifty-eight from Illinois.
Dr. Haggard read the report of the $6,000,000 drive by the laymen. At the time of the report $5,456,000 had been raised. Of this amount an unnamed man gave $200,000. Mr. Haskell of Boston, $100,000, and John D. Rockefeller $250,000 on the IMinisters and Missionar- ies Benefit Fund and $300,000 uncondi- tionally on the other portions and an- other $100,000 when approximately $5,- 000,000 was raised and promises anoth- er $100,000 if approximately $6,000,000 is raised. The denomination has done far better financially than in any former year of its history.
Thursday forenoon Dr. J. B. Gambrell of Texas, President of the Southern Baptist Convention, gave a very interest- ing address. Dr. Gambrell is always heard with interest. He is now quite an old man but seems to be vigorous in
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thought and speech. Thursday afternoon was given up largely to business. - On Thursday night there was the in- troduction of new missionaries and a short address by Dean Shailer Mathews. This service was very different from last year at Atlantic City. Then, there were only five or six sent out by the General Board and a few by the Women's Board. This year the women introduced twenty- one women that they have appointed and the General Board thirty-nine mission- aries, sixty in all. Of these, thirty-nine were women and twenty-one men. The demand for workers is so great that the societies do not seem to demand so high a standard of preparation as formerly. All those going are fairly well educated, none with less than high school or normal schoou education, but many of them were not college or seminary graduates. Quite a number were practical teachers.
According to the great report of the Survey Committee we cannot put off the evangelization of the world for a few generations. It must be done soon or the heathen and underworld will sub- merge Christianity. We must use every effort within the next five years or our civilization will be greatly imperiled. Dr. Gambrell told us that the Southern Baptist Convention recently voted to make an effort to raise $7.5,000,000 with- in the next five years.
The auditorium was crowded at almost every session. Illinois had an exceeding- ly large attendance from all parts of the state.
Shurtleff Banquet was held on Thurs- day evening. It was largely attended. So many came in that two or three extra tables had to be provided. There were two trustees, several returned missionar- ies, several of the old teachers, many of the alumni and other friends of the in- stitution. It was voted unanimously to
request the trustees to provide for the expense of President Potter and wife to attend each annual meeting of the North- ern Baptist Convention. It comes not long before commencement but Shurtleff cannot afford to lose the influence that the president would have at the Northern Baptist Convention.
One of the finest trips near Denver, is an automobile trip to Mount Lookout. It is a distance of twenty-eight miles from the city, about eighteen miles very fine concrete road. Twelve of us hired two automobiles for the trip. The driver went over fifteen and one-half miles of concrete road in seventeen minutes. The climb up the mountain is very fine. A good road was built across this mountain a few years ago by convict labor. The view at different points in climbing the mountain was exceedingly grand. On the top of Lookout Mountain the visitor can see into four states. Right on the highest point of this mountain is the grave of William Cody (Buft'alo Bill). His monument is a medium sized pile of common stones cemented together, with -1. bronze tablet giving his name and 'his special request to be buried there. Friday, May 23
The report of the Committee of Five of which Professor Ernest D. Burton, D.D., was chairman, and on which he had done an immense amount of work, was read. It does away with the Lay- men's Organization; puts the work of planning finances and raising the funds of all the Societies and State Conven- tions in the hands of a large Board of Promotion consisting of one hundred thirty-eight members. The State Con- ventions will have about sixty-six mem- bers on this board. After the matter had been thoroughly discussed it passed by a unanimous vote of the Convention. The plan is for this board to be organ-
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ized during this meeting of the Conven- tion. Dr. S. J. Skevington of Chicago, and Superintendent E. P. Brand are the representatives for Ilhnois on this Board of Promotion.
A meeting of the Women's Home Mis- sion Society was held in the afternoon and was very interesting. At each even- ing one-half hour was given to a splen- did show of pictures and talk by Rev. S. R. Vinton.
The address of the evening was given by Rev. C. W. Gilkey of Illinois, on "The War and the Religious Outlook." After the services were over the Gover- nor of the State gave a reception to about 2,000 Baptists at the finest hotel in Denver.
President Montgomery of the Wom- en's Foreign Alission Society gave les- sons each morning at the Albany Hotel. They were largely attended and greatly enjoyed.
The meetings on Saturday were of very great importance. On Saturday forenoon, May 24, the report oi a spe- cial committee on interdenominational union that has served for several years was read by Dean Shailer aMthews. It was one of the strongest Baptist docu- ments ever read in a public assembly. It took the ground, and gave reasons for it, showing how organic church union with other denominations was and is and ever will be an impossibility so long as Bap- tists believe fundamental principles that have always been dear to them. The re- port was passed by a unanimous vote and the Convention voted to have the docu- ment published in our denominational papers and to go to the expense of having it published in the secular maga- zines so far as the Executive Committee may think wise. Another interesting feature of the forenoon session was the
report of a committee on the "Inter- church World Movement of North Amer- ica."
Dr. Gambrell of Texas was sent as a Fraternal Delegate from the Southern Baptist Convention. His address was in- teresting and the old man was treated with great courtesy, but he knew that the question of Interchurch Movement would be up and he took special pains to say that the Southern Baptist Conven- tion had voted it down and spent a con- siderable portion of his time m talking against it. Possibly he did not intend to try to create a division in the Is^orthern Convention, but it looked that way. The Committee reported certain conditions on which the Baptists of the north would participate in the "Interchurch Move- ment." This document is so miportant that we print it in full as follows :
THE INTERCHURCH WORLD MOVEMENT
Resolved, that the Northern Baptist Con- vention, reaffirming the imperative duty of Baptists to bear full testimony to the full truth in Jesus Christ as they find it taught in the New Testament, and recognize the right of each local -^hurch to determine its own duty without dictation or control by any outside human authority, expresses its. readiness to co-operate in the Interchurch World Movement of North America on the following conditions:
First, that we be represented in the joint survey of the home and foreign fields by members of our denomination appointed by the denomination, and while giving careful consideration to the report of such survey, we reserve unimpaired the freedom to fol- low our own convictions of truth and the leadings of divine providence.
Second, that a joint campaign of infor- mation and inspiration be conducted for the promotion of stewardship.
Third, that a simultaneous financial cam- paign be promoted in which each denomin- ation shall present its own budget to its own constituency, securing its own pledges, collect the same, and administer its own program of expansion.
Fourth, that the Baptists who are offi- cers of the Interchurch World Movement, members of its Executive Committee and of its General Committee be selected by the Northern Baptist Convention
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Fifth, that in our co-operation with the Interchurch World Movement we act through the Generg.! Board of Promotion of the Northern Baptist Convention. It is as- sumed that the State Conventions will act through their respective State organiza- tions.
Sixth, that evangelical denominational bodies only be represented in the Inter- church World Movement.
Seventh, that the Interchurch World Movement do not promote organic union of denominations or of local churches, or the establishment of local church federations, or non-denominational churches.
Eighth, that the literature and promo- tion methods of the Interchurch World Movement be not in contravention of these principles, and that we reserve the right to supplement the literature of the Movement by literature prepared by our own denom- ination.
With these conditions fully understood, the Convention voted for the movement, about 2,000 in favor and three votes op- posed. Saturday afternoon and night wq had the regular business of the Conven- tion with addresses on Home aiid Foreign Missions and PubHcation Society.
Sunday was a great day. Baptist min- isters preached in all the Protestant church pulpits and the auditorium was crowded. The annual sermon was preached by Rev. Harry E. Fosdick of New York. Many freely expressed themselves in saying it was the greatest sermon they ever heard. There is no question about its being a masterly ser- mon.
Sunday afternoon was given to B. Y. P. U. work but the Editor was in a spe- cial committee meeting for three hours and missed it. Sunday night was a long session. The last address was by Dr. Francis of Los Angeles and was a great effort. It was nearly ten o'clock when he began, but nearly the entire great con- gregation remained to hear him.
The General Planning Board met Mon- day night. May 26, and made a tempor- ary organization. It continued in ses- sion until midnight and all the next day and until a reasonably late hour at night.
It finally made a temporary organization with Mr. Ayer of New Jersey as chair- man and an effort was made to finish up the work of the Laymen's Organization, under this temporary organization. A nominating committee of twelve, three pastors, three laymen, three secretaries and three women were appointed to nominate all the officers of the new or- ganization and when the time comes call a meeting of all the members of the Board. This meeting may possibly not be called until the regular meeting in November, but an earlier meeting will be called if possible. One of the most im- portant features of this Board of Promo- tion will be the State Board of Promotion to be arranged in each state by the State Convention Board. The State Boards will have charge of raising all the mis- sionary and philanthropic funds outside of the work of the local churches.
On account of attending the meetings of the General Planning Board, the Editor could not attend the Convention the last day, but has learned that the meermgs were well attended and very in- teresting until the close of the last ses- sion.
WAR AND PEACE
One year ago, we American people were engaged in the greatest war by sev- eral times, that the world had ever known. We were raising and drilling troops by millions and spending money by billions. About 75,000 of our xA.mer- ican boys sacrificed their lives in that Struggle, and perhaps $30,000,000,000 were spent. This was to save and pro- mote the democracy of the world and to save the world from being trampled down under German autocracy. The victory was won, and won from one to two years earlier than the most hope-
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ful people and nations expected. The Central nations of Europe surrendered practically unconditionally. But now, while fighting in the great battle lines ceased six months ago, and democracy was saved, the condition ojf tlie world seems to be growing worse. In much of Europe civilization has gone to pieces. Bolshevism seems to be growing. That word expresses about everything that is contrary to the true spirit of Christianity. It means ignorance, selfishness, lawless- ness, theft, robbery, murder, infidelity; everything that is against Christian civili- zation. Now is the time as never before when Christianity in America and the British Empire should arouse itself. Now is the time when we are greatly needing many thousands of intelligent and heroic young men and women to give themselves to the ministry and mission work. It millions of young men could go into the army when needed, certainly thousands could and should go into the active Chris- tian service. And if the country could spend many billions in saving our democ- racy certainly the churches can spend many millions in saving our Christianity and through it in saving the world. Our great American wealth will not amount to much if we cannot save our civiliza- tion. So far as the work of the church is concerned, we are perhaps in a more critical condition than we were one or two years ago.
MONEY RECEIVED FOR THE STATE OOXiENTION FOR MAY
Only a few of the churches send the full apportionment at one time. Whenever a payment reported in The Bulletin com- pletes the apportionment, it will be indi- cated by a (*) star. Aurora, John W. Moncreif (S. E.
F.)
Aurora, D. W. Simpson (S. E. F.) Aurora, Sarah J. Walker (S. E.
F.)
10.00 15.00
10.00
Assumption, W. C. Morteton (S.
E. F.) 5.00
Berwick, Mrs. E. J, Sheldon (S.
E. F.) 10.00
Belvidere, Geo. W. Sterling (S.
E. F.) 10.00
Belleville, Mrs. Cyrus Thompson
(S. E. F.) 5.00
Bulletin Subscriptions 77.61
Berwick Church 25.00
Erimfield Church 1.00
Collected on Mission Fields by
F. M. Dunk 263.26
Centralia, J. H. McGuire (S. E.
F.) 5.00
Centralia, J. M. Gambill (S. E
F.) 5.00
Carrollton, J. M. Widdowson (S.
E. F.) 5.00
Cairo, Jas. E. Clutts (S. E. F.).... 3.00
Chrisman Church 2.76
Cornell Church 2.49
Canton Church 4.19
Chicago, Austin Church 135.90
Deer Creek Church 25.00
Decatur, East Park Church 9.49
Educational Commission, North- ern Baptist Convention 75.00
Error corrected 36.40
El Paso, Joseph Wadsworth (S.
E. F.) 5.00
Freeport, Mrs. J. M. Bailey 5.00
Forest City Church 7.00
Galva Church 30.00
^Hammond Church 20.00
*Hoopeston Church 34.00
Interest on Hinckley Church note 24.00 Jacksonville, Chas. H. Story (R.
E. F.) 5.00
Kinderhook, Wm. H. Fantz (S.
B. F.) 5.00
Kankakee Church 30.00
Kewanee Church 19.05
Kirkwood, B. C. Duke (S. E. F.) 5.00
Lincoln Church 16.17
Missionary Committee, Peoria
Association 25.28
Minonk, H. P. Parks (S. E. F.).. 15.00 Murphysboro, Melia K. Smith (S.
E. P.) - 5.00
Marengo, Mrs. F. W. Patrick (S.
E. F.) 10.00
Missionary Committee, Bloom- field Association 30.00
*Manlius Church 20.50
Marengo Church 7.07
Normal, Mrs. Emma C. Blake (3.
E. F.) 5.00
Normal Church 13.20
Ottawa, O. C. Baldwin (S. E. F.) 5.00
*Otterville Church 8.25
Ottawa Church 50.00
Oquawka, M. H. Allaman (S. E.
P.) 5.00
Percy Church -89
Plainfleld Church 21.00
Plainfield Sunday School 5.65
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Roseville, Norman E. Pinney (S.
E. F.) 5.00
Rockford, State St. Church 27.50
Rent of Greenup meeting house.. 18.75
Superintendent Supply 10.00
Taylorville, Jas. M. Taylor (S.
E. F.) 5.00
Tiskilwa Church 13.75
Troy Chruch 9.38
University Church Fund 125.00
Wyanet, J. T. Herrick (S. E. F.) 5.00 Wyanet, Frank B. Johnson (S. E.
F.) 2.00
Wheaton Church 20.00
Woodstock Church 2.05
Warren Church 2.07
Total $1,418.66
YOUNG BAPTIST MEN AND WOMEN OF ILLINOIS
Now is the time, it seems to this writer, for Baptist young men and women of lUinois, young people of talent, energy and piety, to give themselves to the Chris- tian ministry and missionary work, at home and abroad. No one should con- sider the ministry of the Gospel of Christ, if he has any disposition to com- pare the ministry with other occupations so far as finances are concerned. When Saul said, "Lord, what wilt thou have me to do?" if he had added, I will preach the gospel if I can make as much out of it as I can in selling stocks or in insur- ance or some other business, God would never have sent him into the ministry. God's true servants in the ministry do .not as a rule, get rich, but neither do they, as a rule, sufifer want. No young person should be so foolish as to enter the min- istry or missionary work without the best preparation it is possible for him to make.
In this country, poverty is an excuse, but no reason why a young person should not get a good education. Everyone who wants an education and is determined to have it, can get it. Now is the time for young people to make preparation. They ought not to do it for the purpose of get-
ting a large salary, but as a matter of fact the churches and missionary societies are going to give a much better support in the near future than now. Some of them have made great advancement dur- ing the past year and others will come up. There is no reason for anyone to hold back from the Christian ministry be- cause of lack of support.
RURAL CHURCHES
The Bois d'Arc church in the Spring- field Association, held a community rally May 4th. It had been quite rainy during a few days preceding and the roads, were quite muddy for autos but the attendance was quite good. Services were held morning and afternoon with dinner in the basement. This old church "built a splen- did new meeting house two years ago and it is doing good work in that com- munity. Four other churches were or- ganized, three of them in railroad towns and one in a country community short distances from this church. They all drew a considerable proportion of their membership from this old mother church and it was greatly discouraged a few years ago, but is now building up again in good condition. Rev. Boston Oldham of Taylorville, preaches for them one- half time.
Superintendent E. P. Brand was pres- ent at the rally and preached in the fore- noon. President George M. Potter gave an educational address in the afternoon. Dr. H. C. Leland, pastor of the Divernon church and Rev. J. H. Cozad, pastor at Moweaqua, were present at the afternoon service.
The Providence church in the Rock Island Association, five miles across the river from Muscatine, Iowa, has com- pletely remodelled its meeting house. It has been about two years doing it and
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during the past year it has had no pastor, but it did good work in it!s repairs. The cost of remodelling the whole build- ing was $2,800. The church was re-dedi- cated ^lay IL There was a debt of $1,200. The day was beautiful and the roads were fairly good. An all day serv- ice was held with dinner and supper at the church. The attendance was large. Rev. Mr. Rogers, pastor of the Muscatine church, preached a splendid sermon in the afternoon and Superintendent Brand preached morning and evening and raised the entire indebtedness with nearly $150 over. Pastor Rogers of Muscatine will supply the church on .Sunday afternoons until they can locate a pastor. They have a fairly good parsonage and if the field were properly worked up they could sup- port a pastor for full time. There are some excellent Baptist people on the field.
PASTORAL. CHANGES
Rev. Clinton A. Xeyman, pastor of the Eastern Aye. Church, Joliet, became a Chaplain last year in the United States Navy and the church called his father, Rev. J. W. Neyman to supply the church in his place during his absence. Recent- ly the young Mr. Neyman resigned the pastorate of the church in order to re- main as a Chaplain in the United States Navy. The church accepted his resigna- tion and gave a unanimous caP to his father, Rev. J. W. Neyman, to become the pastor of the church. The elder Mr. Neyman accepted and continues on the field. This is a , fine recognition Oi appreciation by the church of the good work of this brother as a supply in his son's place.
Rev. L. C. Taylor, our missionary pas- tor at Benson has resigned the pastorate of that field to take effect June 29th, and has accepted the pastorate of the Kin-
derhook church. Brother Taylor was greatly appreciated in his work at Ben- son and resigned because a much larger field called for his services. We hope that the Benson church, which i? an ex- cellent Baptist field, will not be pastorless long.
' Rev. A. D. Rinnier, who located about six months ago at Erie, has been com- pelled to close his work on account of a nervous break-down. This was Brother Rinnier's first pastorate and he was doing very good work and the church was in a prosperous condition. The clerk of the church writes, "We trust that we may have a pastor on the field again soon as our work here is very encouraging now."
Rev. O. W. Shields who has been pas- tor at Carlinville several years, and has done successful work on that field, has re- signed the work there to accept a hearty call to the New Stonington church. Brother Shields did a fine work at Car- linville and was greatly appreciated by the people. The field to which he goes is a comparatively young church, but one of a great deal of strength and with a spirit to do work in accordance with the times in which we are living. We hope that Carlinville will not be long in finding a suitable man for that field.
Rev. Mr. Simmons of the Northern Baptist Theological Seminary has ac- cepted a call to become pastor of the La- Salle church and will soon locate on that field.
The Carrollton church of which Dr. W. E. Mundell was pastor for about seven years, has called Rev. W. E. Pool of Ol- ney, to become its pastor. Brotlier Pool has accepted the work and is now on the field.
The Martins Prairie church in the Greene-Jersey County Association, has advanced from one- fourth to one-half
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time preaching and has secured Rev. Wm. Lumley of Jacksonville as pastor. The Sunday School and Young People's work seem to be in good condition. The church has established an electric light system in its building, seated the base- ment, and secured a good bell for the meeting house.
Rev. W. E. Schliemann, paster of the Edgewood church in Rock Island, has re- signed the pastorate of that church and will close his work the last of June.
Rev. Edgar Ford of White Hall, has accepted a call to the ^Morrisonville church in the Springfield Association. He says, "Things look real inviting."
Rev. L. W. Hostetter of Greenfield, has accepted a call to the pastorate of a church in Indiana and leaves the state of Illinois.
STATE CONVENTIOX ]\nSSIO\.\RIES
State Convention Missionary, George H. Yule, held a two-weeks' meeting in- cluding three Sundays with the Hoopes- ton church. There were few conversions and additions to the church, but the spe- cial work at which Brother Yule aimed was the development of the present mem- bership. He increased the financial sub- scription $1,300. From the influence of this budget the pastor was given $115 to go to the Xorthern Baptist Convention and they increased the pastor's salary $400. Everybody seems greatly encour- aged and the church is better prepared than ever to push on in a larger work.
Rev. Wm. Barringer, pastor of the Cambria church in southern Illinois, writes : "Yesterday T baptized nine happy converts at Crainville. This is some of the results of the revival held by Rev. T. O. AIcMinn, our State Con- vention Missionary, at that place recent-
ly-"
A member of the Hoopeston church writes concerning the meeting held on that field by Missionary Yule. He says : "He also organized a Tithers' League of fifteen. I believe it is the best meeting we have ever held, not for results but for the best interests of the church. He has put us on our feet, shown us how to do things and made it possible for us to have a vision. Brother Yule certainly knows how to approach people when it comes to getting money."
The Tampico church of which Rev. Ray W. Barber is our rhissionary pastor, has increased the pastor's salary for next year and raised a sufficient amount of money to enable him to attend the North- ern Baptist Convention at Denver. All branches of the church and Sunday School work at Tampico seem to be en- couraging.
The Riverside church of Decatur, of which Rev. Irving Fox is our missionary pastor seems to be doing aggressive work. During the month of April and one week in ^lay there were twenty-six additions to the church, sixteen of them by baptism.
The Normal church was represented by five delegates at the Northern Baptist Convention in Denver.
It is reported that Dr. J. L. Jackson is having encouraging success with the Bloomington church. The meetings which he held for two weeks preceeding Easter are said to have been quite suc- cessful.
The Pekin church is planning to build a new parsonage on the church lot.
The Charleston church has just located a pastor, Rev. V. L. Edwards, of Te.xas.
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"CASUAIiTIES IN AMERICAN ARMY
Washington, D. C.,* April 23. — Revised casualty totals, announced today by the war department, placed the total of dead in the army and marine corps at 75,344, of which 3 3,887 were killed in action. Prisoners reported were 4,791, including fifteen reported now held by the bolshe- viki.
Of prisoners previously held by the cen- tral powers the records show 281 died dur- ing internment and 118 of doubtful status.
The grand total of wounded in the list is 201,230, of whom it has been estimated more than 85 per cent returned to duty." — Chicago Ti'ibune.
Rev. E, L. Krumreig, D.D., has re- signed the pastorate of the First Baptist chtirch in Danville, to take effect Septem- ber first. This will close up six years on that field. The Baptists seem to have made great progress in Danville, since Dr. Krumreig began his pastorate there. The membership of the church has more than doubled. They have one of the best meeting houses in the state and in many other ways the Baptists have been recog- nized as a prominent denomination in Danville. We hope some good church in Illinois will locate Brother Krumreig in the pastorate by the time his work closes in Danville. His daughter, a graduate of Shurtleff College, is preparing herself for a medical missionary.
Rev. Frank M. Dunk recently closed quite a successful meeting at Mt. Sterl- ing, the county seatof Brown county
We hope that a pastor may soon be located between Pittsfield and Mt. Sterl- ing, two county seat towns where a good strong man could do the work on the two fields preaching on alternate Sun- days. Evangelist Dunk is engaged for tent meetings during the summer until September.
CENTRAL BAPTIST CHILDREN'S HOME
MAYWOOD, ILJilNOIS Rev. D. H. MacGillivray, Supt. Mrs. D. H. MacGillivray, Matron
The end of May finds the children busy with tests and examinations preparatory to closing of school, which will give them greater greedom for outdoor life. Our girls in high school are jubilant over the fact that their record is such that they all escape the finals.
The garden work is well under way and girls and boys alike are ready to en- list for active service.
One of our workers, Miss Newell, who has been with us for more than four years, leaves for a two-months' vacation, which will be spent with relatives in On- tario, Canada. We are glad she is to en- joy change of scenery and freedom from duty, which has been well earned,
We have had several cases of measles this month, and again we are so thank- ful for the clean comfortable little cot- tage where they can enjoy the quiet and receive good nursing. Some have recov- ered, others are convalescent.
Donations this month have been few, but this is generally true at this time of the year. However, those sent fitted our needs and we are thankful.
Canning season will soon begin and we are going to ask right now for a volun- teer in each church, who will take the responsibility of soliciting, packing and shipping to us next fall a barrel of canned fruit and vegetables. This is true missionary work and can be done with- out going abroad or interfering with other work. Many friends whom we have never seen we ihave learned to know and appreciate because of their work along these lines.
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Department of Sunday School and Young People s Work
Louis H. Koehler, 2006 E.Jackson St., Bloomington, Director
Last Call — Not to breakfast, but to St. Louis. Spend your vacation week with the hvest bunch of young people in the middle western states — the Oskawa- was. These Indians will go to St. Louis on the 2nd of July and remain over the 6th. Write to transportation or fellow- ship committee chairman (name on this page) for further information. A letter will be sent to all the societies very soon giving the very last word. Look for it.
Here They Are — Here is the roster of the revived State Union.
Baptist Young People's Union of Illinois
President — Harold J. Howard, Mt. Vernon.
First vice-president — Victor A. Sund- berg, 1034 Massasoit Ave., Chicago. .
Second vice-^president-^Henry A. Liv- ingston, Minonk.
, Third vice-president — Miss Goddina L. Welden, 125 So. Sycamore St., Centralia.
Treasurer — F. G. Harsch, Central Na- tional Bank, Peoria.
General Secretary — Miss Ailie G. Dav- is, Benton.
Field Secretary — Rev. Louis H. Koeh- ler, 2006 E. Jackson St., Bloomington.
Committee chairmen : Finance — ^Miss Elsie Oberg, 7046 Stony Island Ave., Chicago.
Fellowship — Carey R. Johnson. Prince- ton,
Transportation — Edwin Phelps, Trib- une Bldg., Chicago.
Advisory Council — Rev. Herbert W. Hines, El Paso, Chairman Dept. Sunday
School and Young People's Work.
The New Keystone Lesson? — Here is good news for our teachers, especially those in the elementary grades. The first issue of the newly revised and rewritten graded lessons will be sent out October first. The Beginners lessons will be re- written by Miss Frances Weld Danielson, the leading kindergarten specialist in the field of religious education. In our judgment there is no one on earth bet- ter fitted to write these lessons and Bap- tists may rejoice that her services are se- cured. It is likely that the Primar}' series will be rewritten by Mrs. A. A. La- moreaux, the well known author of "The Unfolding Life." Miss Nan Weeks, a specialist with boys and girls will write the lessons for the junior grades. The intermediate lessons will be revised by Dr. Frank O. Erb and these will un- doubtedly be very much in favor. It will take some years to complete the entire course, but our Publication Society is determined to give us the very best and all our teachers may look forward with interest to each forth-coming issue. The seniors and adults will be pleased to know that many elective courses will be put on the market, such as "The Patriarchs," an elective in the parent-training series; "Some Great Teachings of the Bible'' for men's classes; and "Studies in the Lives of Peter and John," a new six months course. All of these will be issued in permanent bindings. The lessons for the elementary grades will be arranged so that they may be used in rotation.
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Woman's Baptist Missionary Society of Illinois
MRS. W. P TOPPING, Pres.
Mrs. Martha V. Higman, Editor Morgan, Park
Elfin
Mrs. H. W. Tate, Treasurer 2331 Hartzell Ave., Eranston
There are two important gatherings this month so located that one or the other can be reached by most of the wom- en in the state. They are the Interde- nominational Summer Schools of Mis- sions held at Winona Lake, Indiana, June 9-26, and at Conference Point, Gen- eva Lake, June 26-July 3. Think about it, then "pack up your grip" and go to one or the other.
News of Our Foi-mer State VV. W. Guild Leadei's
Miss Alice -S. Brimson is the new Americanization Secretary under ap- pointment of the W. A. B. H. M. S., and will be found in her delightful office in our Baptist Missionary Training School, 2969 Vernon avenue, Chicago. Miss Brimson will lead a course in "American- ization" at the Summer School of Mis- sions at Conference Point, Lake Geneva, June 26th to July 3rd.
Miss Gladys M. Topping, World Fel- lowship Secretary for the Northeastern Field, Y. W. C. A. will present the For- eign Mission Study Book, "A Crusade of Compassion" at the Y. W. C. A. Col- lege Conference at Silver Bay, Lake George, June 20th to 30th. She also has a study class at the Y. W. C. A. Indus- trial Conference in July at same place.
]\Irs. W. P. Topping, recently returned from a trip to Porto Rico, writes of the dedication of the new students' home, "Villa Roble," in Rio Piedras, Porto Rico, on April first.
The building has been erected by the Woman's American Baptist Home Mis- sion Society for the young women of Porto Rico attending the university. Its aim is not only to provide a delightful place for these young women to live but a real Christian center from which will radiate principles that will influence the homes and lives of all those who are for- tunate enough to stay within its walls. The name Villa Roble means Oak Hall, and was chosen on account of the many beautiful roble or oak trees that are on the grounds. These trees diflfer material- ly from the oak of the north, as they grow only twenty or thirty feet high and have most beautiful clusters of pin'k flowers, somewhat resembling the flower of our locust tree. In the large living room, made most attractive with bamboo palms and flowers, a notable gathering of friends and citizens assembled. Men, prominent in the political affairs of the island, missionaries of all denominations, native pastors and native church mem- bers all rejoicing in the new element of helpfulness that this building inaugur- ated. The sniging of Americn appro- priately opened the program, followed by prayer.
The principal addtess of the evening was by Hon. Fmileo del Toro, judge of the supreme court of Porto Rico, chair- man of the religious committee in the San Juan Y. M. C. A. and prominent in all lines of civic activity.
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ASSOCIATIONS
The Rock River Association met June 3-4 with the Mt. Carroll church. The very rainy weather made it impossible to drive automobiles over the roads. With- in recent years a large proportion of those who attend the Associations plan to drive to the place in their machines and if the roads are muddy they do not try to attend. This makes the attendance in muddy weather very much smaller than in former years, but while the attendance ■It Mt. Carroll was quite small the interest was very good. The writer has never attended the Association when there seemed to be so deep an interest in the line of Christian work. The Missionary offerings from that Association were quite good but the Association lost in membership. There were only thirty seven baptisms and fifty-one deaths. The new officers and Missionary Com- mittee seemed disposed to take hold ct the work with a strong hand for the com- ing year.
The Chicago Association met with the Memorial church, June 5-6. While there was an enrollment of more than 400 there were not many present in any one ses- sion. Rainy weather had something' to do with the attendance at this meeting. The churches reported 1,259 baptisms, nearly 400 more than last year. The Mis- sionary offerings of the Association in making up the regular apportionments of the churches and in the special drives was much more this year than ever before. The Executive Council is doing first class Missionary work in the city of Chicago.
152 have found their place in the Sunday School again.
Rev. Edgar Woolhouse began in the pastorate of the Messiah church in Chi- cago, April first. There seems to be some encouragement in the work. All debts against the property have recentiv been paid.
The State Street church of Rockford has called Rev. Raymond S. Carman of Fairport, N. Y. It is not yet known whether or not h^ will accept the call.
Rev. J. M. Osborne, after having been pastor for nine years among the group of churches at East Moline, Watertown and Silvis within a radius of three or four miles, closed his work the first of June and will probably accept a very flat- tering call which he had received in the state of Indiana. The assistant pastor will continue the work at Watertown and Silvis and we hope that a pastor can soon be located at East Moline.
The Apportionment Committee wiU meet in Chicago, June 13, and shortly after that the apportionments will be sent out to the churches for the coming year. We will work on these as in former years and the great $100,000,000 drive for the next five years will be started about Jan- uary first. We hope the churches will make a strong effort to raise the appor- tionments just as they have been doing in former years.
Two hundred sixty-eight young men went from the First Baptist Sunday School of Englewood, of whom 152 have now returned to Chicago and the Super- intendent reports that every one of those
Among the recent graduates at the Normal University were several Baptist girls. These go out to different places in the state and nation, and will do ef- fective service for Christ.
A very large number of Baptist stu- dents are attending the summer school at Normal. The pastor, D. O. Hopkins, is delivering special messages for these young people.
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I THE BAPTIST OLD PEOPLE'S HOME |
= MAYWOOD, ILLINOIS =
E (From the Annual Report of the Recording Secretary of the Board of =
E Managers.) E
E Each year of work as it passes from our hands into Eternity reveals a E
= certain character of its own which distinguishes it from others. Last year E
E the call "To Arms!" brought to us extra outside work, extra calls for E
— money and advancing prices, so that our ordinary local work required un- E
E usual effort. This year our task has been to "Carry On," and it has been E
= a hard steady pull, with some discouragements, some mistakes and many E
= problems to solve. E
E The Home Household now includes forty members and six helpers. E
E The salaries amount to $280 per month, and the entire monthly expense is E
E nearly $700. The wages of all employes have been raised this year. E
= Our list of applications keeps quite ahead of our accommodations, yet E
E by careful planning no one has been kept waiting an uncomfortable length E
^ of time. E
E The table service has been made easier and more satisfactory by fin- E
i: ishing the table tops and dispensing with long table cloths. Linen needs E
E were estimated and provided for by an Easter Linen Shower. E
E The little gray "coal sacks" given out by Mrs. Runyan have given sub- . E
E stantial aid to our heavy heating expenses. Our Matron has been made E
= more comfortable by having the office removed from her room into the E
E corridor. =
E The Board has adopted the plan of organizing an auxiliary in each E
E church, which it is hoped will awaken an interest among the young mar- E
E Tied women and be of great future benefit to the Home. This plan will =
E take time and has not yet been worked out. The new "Record of Mem- E
E bership" will surely prove a book of great interest and permanent value. E
E The attendance at Board meetings has been smaller than the two Z
E years previous, but is no doubt due to the extra demands upon our wom- E
E en's time and the unusual amount of illness in their homes. Some of our E
E women have dreamed dreams and some have seen visions which have not E
E as yet come true, — dreams of a laundry dryer and an electric refrigerating =
E plant which should lighten labor and frighten away the ice man, — visions E
E of some magical plan which should provide an unfailing source of income E
E for our current expenses, — but these have not as yet become practical real- E
E ities. Nevertheless we approach our tenth birthday with the assurance =
E that our old people have been well cared for, the Home and its equipment E
E are in excellent condition, and there is great cause for gratitude. E
i MRS. EMILY BOYER, Rec. Sec. =
E May 26 was Chicago Tag Day for Adult Charities, including oui Home. =
E A strenuous day for our Chicago women. The 10th birthday of the Home =
E v/ill be celebrated June 7th. Come if you can, and see the Home. Other- E
E wise if you are sorry to not have a part in either of these events just en- E
E close a Birthday Offering and send to Mrs. Ella Wangoman, Treas., 316 =
= Fourth St., Maywood, 111., in time for the party. =
E MRS. A. W. R., Field Sec. 5
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VOI^ XI.
NORMAL, ILLINOIS, JULY 1919
NO. 3
A Great Need
The Baptist denomination has made great progress within the past few years in some respects, and it is planning gigantic things for the future in the way of finances. But if all the plans that are now proiX)sed are fully carried out in the raising of money, the whole thing- will be a practical failure unless we can enlist many thousands of young men and women in the ministerial and missionary work. Churches that are giving thou- sands of dollars and some of them many thousands of dollars for religious and missionary and educational work are not giving any of their young people for this work. There are many large churches ill Illinois that often become pastorless and always look to some other church to furnish them a pastor while that church has perhaps not given a preacher or mis- sionary to the denomination for thirty years. We wrote an article upon this subject last month. It is of so great im- portance we cannot keep silent. It seems to this writer that the greatest op- ]X)rtunity in this world for the coming fifty years is in Christian Service. On the foreign field much of this service will be in the line of teaching, nursing, hos- pital work, domestic science, agriculture as well as preaching the gospel. But along all these lines it should be for Christ's sake and for humanitv's sake
and not simply for the sake of a salarw Scores and hundreds of our young men and women every year should be led to fully decide to say, "Lord here am I, send me." 'T will go anywhere, and I will do anything you want me to do." "For Christ's sake I will make all the preparations in my power for His serv- ice." How many young people are mak- ing that kind of a decision now ? How many pastors are looking for and pray- ing for young people tO' be consecrated to ministerial and missionary service? How many parents are praying God to call their own children into this service? How many Christian people are looking among the young people of their own church and encouraging some of them to enter the ministry? If the great pur- ])ose of the few years we have in this life is making money and seeking worldly pleasure, these young people should not l^ecome ministers or missionaries, but if the great purpose in life is to do all the good possible, and if it is true, and it certainly is, that there is greater happi- ness in His service than in serving self and the world, then our brightest young l)eople should give themselves to this work. The writer took many years to decide this matter. He has always had hard tasks and much of them on rather undesirable fields
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FROM THE APPORTIONMENT COMMITTEE
There has been an unusual delay this year in reporting apixsrtionments to the churches for the reason that it seemed wise to defer the meeting of the commit- tee until after the meeting of the North- ern Baptist Convention at Denver in or- der that we might conform to any plans which might be adopted at that time. All who are informed concerning the Denver convention know something of the en- thusiasm with which the greatly enlarged program of the denomination was adopted. That enthusiasm was regis- tered in the adoption of a fihancial goal such as would not have been dreamed of a few years ago. Yet, in adopting one hundred million dollars as our goal for the coming five years, we were but taking our proper place beside the other great denominations who have had the same vision of world conditions and needs that also appeals so strongly to us. These are times in which it is of the utmost importance that the churches everywhere shall face our common task with a deeper sense of its seriousness and with the determination that in this great crisis, when we are permitted to co-oper- ate in the re-making of the world, we will not be found wanting. If we are to achieve the larger program of the denomination we shall need first of all to see to it that our regular apportion- ments are fully met.
The aggregate amount apportioned this year exceeds that of last year by about twenty per cent and we trust that each church will faithfully endeavor to meet its full apportionment and to exceed it if possible.
The Committee makes some definite suggestions as follows :
( 1 ) That in every church there should
be a Board of Missions, or Missionary Committee whicli should have the re- sponsibility for cultivating the mission- ary spirit, encourage more earnest prayer for missions, and see that the apportion- ments are raised.
(2) That in every chuich there should be a fresh study of the subject of stew- ardship as taught in the Bible, in the light of present conditions.
(3) That the practice of tithing be en- couraged.
(4) That the every-member canvass be faithfully made annually.
The committee urges, especially, that remittances be made to Dr. A. S. Car- man, 417 South Dearborn St., Chicago, by the end of each quarter and that at least one-fo'irth of ^he entire apportion- ment be sent each quarter. This is very important as it will help to save many thousand dollars which the societies, in the past. hav<! had to pay annually as in- terest on money borrowed.
AI. W. Twing, Chairman.
STATE CONVENTION WORKERS
Evangelist F. M. Dunk is keeping busy during this hot weather. He assisted Pastor J. W. Campbell in a meeting at Waverly during the latter part of May and the early part of June which was quite a good meeting with a few addi- tions to the church. Quite a number of meetings were held in the streets. He is now assisting Rev. T. F. Klotzche in a meeting at Andalusia.
Rev. George H. Yule gave a part of one week to the Mattoon church assist- ing Pastor James Lively in the develop- ment of the church. The meeting was very successful and about $1300 were added to the current expenses of the church. The pastor's salary was sub- stantiallv increased
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quarter of the year and more than half the State Convention budget has not been raised. This should now have the special attention of the churches.
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E are now beginning to enter the new era of Baptist work in the Northern Baptist Convention.
THE General Promotion Board is called to meet in Chicago July 2nd. It is expected that the new plan of work will be organized more completely and definite steps taken for a forward move- ment.
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A special meeting of the Illinois Bap- tist State Convention Board is called for July 10, to meet in Chicago. It will imdertake to organize a State Promotion Board and transact other important busi- ness.
THE people of Illinois are not quite ready yet for anything new, but can get ready in a very few weeks. The raising of $40,000 in Illinois to help com- plete the $6,000,000 and get Rockefel- ler's $2,000,000 is not yet complete. Every Baptist and every church should help complete that little matter.
THE State Convention finances has had but little attention throughout the year. It has been sidetracked for the large drives. Now we are in the last
NO church will be quite ready to en ter upon the $100,000,000 drive as long as it is back a few dollars on the apportionment for its own State Conven- tion Let no cluirch hi the state fail to raise its full Convention apportionment this year.
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ONE of the first things our people should do in entering upon the new day is to set apart one- tenth of their gross income for the ^Master's work Not one-tenth after the family has lived, but one-tenth after the necessary ex- penses have been paid, such as taxes, hired help, repairs on machinery or new machinery, etc.
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IF a man honestly and sincerely tithes, he will put a fair rental upon his own house, make a fair estimate of his garden stufl:", butter, milk, eggs, chickens, etc. It is easy to cheat the Lord in tithing if one has the disposition to do so. If all the Baptists of the Northern Baptist Convention would tithe their income there would be no trouble about the $100,000,000 in five years.
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IF the work of the General Promotion Board and the $100,000,000 drive suc- ceeds it must be done largely through the State Conventions. But no State Convention can do large things in this respect unless it is well supported. There is no work that our churches are called upon to do that is so far reaching as the support of the State Convention.
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MONEY KKliKIVl^nJ VOR THE STATE CX>NVENTION FOR JUJVE
Only a few of the churches send the full apportionment at one time. Whenever a payment reported in The Bulletin com- petes the apportionment, it will be indi- cated by a ( *) star.
Aurora, F. M. Jones, (S. E. F. )....$ 20.00 Alpha, Mrs. W. O. Allison, Life
Membership (6) 5.00
*Atwood Church 14.00
Baptist Board of Education 150.00
Big Rock Church 5.71
Champaign, First Church 15.00
♦Campbell Hill Church 13.00
Chrisnian Church --.. 4.08
Collected on Mission Fields by F.
M. Dunk 48.84
*Dixon Church 31.50
DeKalb, First Church 15.05
Fosterburg Church 21.00
*Gifford Church 48.75
Interest 118.75
*Joliet, Eastern Ave. Church 20.26
Lincoln Church 22.68
LaSalle Church 2.75
Missionary Committee, Bloomfield
Association 131.67
Momence Church 2.79
Mattoon, Central Church 6.51
*Oak Park, Lombard Ave. Ch 43.00
♦Osceola Church 75.00
Percy Church .89
Rents, Okahoma house rent 18.00
Rockford, First Church 6.88
Rock Island, First Church 25.00
Rockford, State Street Church .. 14.34 Roseville, Mrs. Minnie C. Ray- burn (S. E. F.)- 5.00
Shurtleff Colege Advertisement.... 7.00
South Wilmington Sunday School 3.00
Sidell Church 14.11
Upper Alton Church 52.00
University Church Fund .f..- 34.40
Woodstock Church 2.22
Wilmette Church 8.19
Walnut Church 6.00
Total $1,012.37
his ordination. Tlie ordination services were carried out in the evening.
ORDINATION
A council of all the pastors and some laymen of the Ottawa Association was called to meet in LaSalle Friday, June 20 to consider the matter of ordaining Rev. W. G. R. Simmons. Rev. W. L. Markland of Streator was made chair- man of the council and Mr. E. M. Young of Princeton, clerk. The clerk writes that at the conclusion of the examina- tion the unanimous vote recommended
tX>RREOTION
In the May issue of The Bulletin the Editor wrote concerning the Greenfield church, "The church is not able to sus- tain preaching for full time during these times of high cost of living. They per- haps could arrange for a pastor for one- half time." Tlie church clerk writes that this is not correct concerning that church. She writes that beside the fact that the church has a parsonage they can make a fair salary and that no man has left the church without being paid. She says, "We expect to call a pastor for full time in the near future and pray the church will prosper again with God's help." We are very glad indeed,, to make this cor- rection. It was not our intention to misrepresent this or any other church, but that impression was made upon our minds that the church was not able to sustain full time work. We are very glad to know that we are mistaken and very glad to make this correction.
The most northwestern Baptist church in the State of Illinois is at the town of Warren. This is a beautiful town and the Baptists have a splendid stone meet- ing house, kept in good repair and a good parsonage. Last year their pastor ac- cepted a call to the Buda church and the Warren .church now has student supply. The congregations and Sunday School are quite large for a church of that membership and the interest seems good.
At Lena the church is quite small, only ten or fifteen active members there, near- ly all women, but they are very faithful in the work. They have a splendid meet- ing house sufficiently large for a church of five hundred members. They keep it
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in good repair and although they have had no pastor for two years or more they keep up a Sunday School and prayer meeting service. We hope that we can arrange for some preaching there in the near future.
The Damascus church is in the coun- try about seven miles from Lena and eight or nine miles from Freeport. It is a comparatively new church interest, but has gained considerable strength within the last few years. It now has a good meeting house, well equipped with a good 'auditorium and basement. The church has been pastorless for nine months but is now disposed to secure a good pastor.
The Moderator of the Rock River Association and the Editor of the Bulle- tin spent Saturday evening and Sunday morning and afternoon, June 28-29 with the Lena and Damascus churches.
The Freeport church is greatly encour- aged and doing good work. The new pastor, Mr. Sayers has been on the field nine months. Sunday night, June 29th was a special song service and a twelve minute sermon. The congregation was large and the interest was very good. There was a good attendance and good interest at the B. Y. P. U. meeting. The \\ork at Freeport seems to be much in advance of what it has l^een for quite a number of years.
After the close of the services in the Uaptist church at Freeport, Sunday night, June 29th, the Editor of the Bulletin stepped to the door of the large Metho- dist church nearb}' and looked in at the door when they were singing the closing livmn. There were not more than one- fourth as many in the Methodist church that night as in the Baptist church. In coming a few blocks farther down the street we saw at least one hundred and
possibly more people standing in front of a picture show waiting to get
m.
PERSONALIS
Dr. L. A. Abbott of Alton, who is well along in his 96th year of age, re- cently wrote a very interesting letter to the Editor of The Bulletin. His hand- writing is clear and easily read. He does some kind pf work, either preaching or addressing Sunday School classes or something of the kind almost every Sun- day. He is quite vigorous. Mrs. Ab- lx)tt is past 83 years of age and they have lived together in married life 65 years. The Doctor says, "We are quite well and so we are journeying on happily and able to do a little."
Rev. W. O. Shank, former pastor of the Baptist church in Quincy, closed his work in Quincy and took the work as a chaplain in the army more than one year ago. He did quite a successful work while he was across the water but is now ready to locate in the pastorate again. His address is Quincy.
Rev. G. W. Stoddard, pastor of the East Park church in Decatur, has recent- ly purchased a nice home in that city six blocks from the postoffice and six blocks from the James Millikin Llniver- sity. His church has voted him a vaca- tion of one month.
Rev. Frank Metcalf had a very suc- cessful pastorate at Bradford a few years ago. He resigned his work and went to his old home in Australia to care for his mother. She has since died and he is now on his way back to America and into Illinois where he hopes to locate again in the pastorate. Brother Metcalf will make a desirable man for some one of our vacant fields.
Rev. Walter I. Fowle, who went from Galesburg to France in Y. M. C. A. work
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about one year ago, has recently returned and taken up his work again in Gales- burg. The church was ably supplied during his absence by Rev. Dr. Lapp. The Des jMoines College at its recent commencement bestowed the title of Doc- tor of Divinity upon Pastor Fowle. This was a title worthily bestowed. Des Moines College honored itself in giving it. We are glad to have Brother Fowle back into the work in Illinois. The Galesburg church has "added a goodly sum to the pastor's salary."
The program of the State Convention to meet in Jerseyville October 20-23 is partly made up. Among other speakers three of the strongest men of the denom- ination have been secured as speakers at that time. One of these men is from Illinois, one from Kentucky and one from New York.
ORGANIC CHURCH UNION
An invitation was given to the North- ern Baptist Convention at Denver to ap- point a committee to confer with some other denominations upon the subject of Organic Church Union. The reply to this invitation was read by Dean Shailer Mathews of the University of Chicago and is such a strong and thorough Bap- tist document that we give place for the whole paper in the Bulletin. The report of the committee to consider the matter as read by Dean Mathews, was adopted enthusiastically and unanimously by the Convention and the executive committee was ordered to have it published in the denominational press and in other maga- zines. The report follows : The Resolution
Whereas, The Northern Baptist Con- vention has been invited to send delegates to a Council looking toward Organic Un-
ion of the Protestant denominations, it is Resolved, That the Northern Baptist Convention, w'hile maintaining fraternal relations with all evangelical denomina- tions in extending the influence of the gospel of Jesus Christ, does not believe that Organic Union with other denomina- tions is possible. It therefore declines to send delegates to the proposed Council. The Statement
In declining this invitation, however. Christian courtesy demands that the Northern Baptist Convention should state its position as to Organic Church Union with other Christian denominations. This we make not with any desire to pose as judge of our Christian brethren, but in the interest of mutual understanding.
The Baptist denomination is a collec- tion of independent democratic churches. Not one of these churches recognizes any ecclesiastical authority superior to it- self. They are grouped in associations. State Conventions and a National Con- vention, but none of these groups has any control over a local church, beyond that which lies in common faith, practice and service. The denomination, in so far as it has unity, is a federation of independ- ent democracies. In the nature of the case, therefore, anything like organic church union of the Baptist churches with other denominations is impossible. There is no centralized body that could deliver the Baptist churches to any merger or corporate unity. If Baptist churches do not have organic unity among themselves, they obviously cannot have organic unity with other denominations. By the very nature of our organization, we are estopped from seeking organic union with other denominations.
This situation does not arise from any desire on the part of the Baptists to with- hold themselves from fellowship with
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Other Christian bodies in the pursuance of Christian work. Nor does it arise from any desire to impose upon them our own convictions. We grant to others all rights that we claim for ourselves. But the liberty of conscience and the in- dependence of the churches which char- acterize our position are involved in our fundamental conception as to the nature of the church and of its relation to the religious life.
We believe in the complete competency of the individual to come directly into saving relationship with God. We hold that a church is a local commimity of those who have consciously committed themselves to Jesus Christ. The only church universal is, in our belief, spiritual fellowship of individual souls with God. We do not believe in any form of sacre- dotalism or sacramentalism among Chris- tians who are all equally priests of the Most High. We reject ecclesiastical or- ders and hold that all believers are on a spiritual equality. With us ordination is only a formal recognition on the part of some local church that one of its members is judged worthy to serve as a pastor. The fact that such appointment is gen- erally recognized in all our churches is simply a testimony to denominational good faith.
We cannot modify these convictions for the sake of establishing a corporate unity with other denominations. Any compromise at this point would be an abandonment of structural beliefs.
We heartily believe in the necessity of a combined impact of Christian forces upon the evil of the world. Such impact, however, does not depend for its effc- iency upon organic union of the churches. We are convinced that our fundamental conception of the church, the nature of our organization, the democracv which is
the very basis of our denominational life, make any organic union with groups of Christians holding opposite views unwise and impossible.
CHTRCHES
The Girard church of which Rev. J. R. Hastings is pastor, seems to be getting along quite well. The church was about one }ear without a pastor. One mem- ber of the church writes, "The spirit of the people is good, the old trouble seems to be gradually dying out and I believe that it can finally be entirely erased. It has been very gratifying to have young people accept Christ in the regular serv- ices of the church. Plans are being made to baptize three members Sunday night."
Rev. J. C. Richardson, pastor of the Morris church writes, "You wnll be pleased to know that our church went over the top June 24th when we had our annual meeting. All the bills were met with $200 on hand, pastor's salary raised S200. added $52.00 to the pay on char- ities. Our quota for the $6,000,000 drive and on making up the deficit of $500,000 to secure the $2,000,000 offered is $333.33. We have already secured S462.00 and we hope to make it $500.00."
Rev. J. H. Bruggink, pastor of the Forest City and Kilbourne churches, writes a very hopeful and optimistic letter. He feels that he has two first- class fields, that the work is moving nice- ly on both with some evidence of success on the entire field. Recently some peo- ple have been received for baptism at the Kilbourne church and he says, "The good people there are feeling the need of a more adequate building and arc now pushing the proposition for putting a basement under the building and other- wise remodeling the present church edi-
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fice." He says, "The work at Forest City is also going along nicely. The church had planned to build a new par- sonage soon but the school building in the town burned down and in order to secure a first-class building much of the money had to be raised by subscription. The Baptist people subscribed more than $4,000 on this school building and on that account delayed the building of a par- sonage until a future time. Quite re- con tlr three were baptized into the fel- lowship of the Forest City church."
The following communication comes from the pastor of the Morrisonville church : "We have be<Mi located here about three weeks, the church and Sun- day School attendance is rather gratify- ing. The church gave the pastor and family a nice reception in the basement of the church and we feel quite welcome. Our deacons became a little excited about a debt on our parsonage which amount was S15(X).00 with two years' interest. We also needed some repairs both on the church edifice and parsonage, so the deacons thouglit that they would try to raise some money. They have just re- ported $2300.00 which will put us on easy street. We are hoping for success with these good brethren. — Edgar Ford, Pastor."
The pastor of the Bushnell church writes as follows : "I thought you might be interested to hear from Bushnell. Our Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. have done some good work lately. A year ago our school ran about fifty and we put on a 'Red and Blue' contest (which ended last Sunday ) and brought our at- tendance up to one hundred and seven. The goal of the contest was pulpit fur- niture which the losing side is to pur- chase.
We got in nicel>- on the Victory Drive
and recently paid $61.00 to the Anti-Sa- loon League. My daughter, Alta recent- ly graduated from the Bushnell High School and wished to enter Shurtleflf Col- lege and we are thinking of moving to Alton. In his name, H. L. Mounce."
The First Baptist church of Peoria, while the pastor. Rev. J. C. Hazen was absent attending the Northern Baptist Convention at Denver, increased his sal- ary $600 per year.
The DeKalb church sent its pastor, Rev. W. R. Yard to the Northern Con- vention in Denver, and increased his sal- ary $200.
Rev. A. D. Williams, D.D., pastor of the Olivet church in Chicago stated in the Negro State Convention in Peoria in June that he held a meeting the past spring with the Ohvet church in Chicago which now has possession of the Old First Baptist meeting house in which there were 357 accessions to the church. He says that there were converts and baptisms from many races and colors in Chicago.
The LaMoille church of which Rev. A. A. Gordonnier has been pastor is do- ing good work. The Sunday School now averages eighty to ninety and the B. Y. P. 11. thirty to forty and the congre- gations are good. The church recently increased the pastor's salary $300.
"The Gilman and Bourlx)n churches of the Bloomfield Association, joined in sending their pastor, Ernest W. Cox, to W^ashington, D. C, June 3-6 as a dele- gate to the National Anti-Saloon League Convention, paying all expenses of the trip and giving the pastor a fine ten days' outing at Washington, Norfolk and other eastern points. Both these churches also contemplate being represented at St Louis at the National B. Y. P. U. Con- vention with delegates.
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Rev. J. H. Martin who has been pas- tor of the Greenville church for nearh three years, has accepted a call to be- come pastor at Belleville. Ehiring his pastorate at Greenville fifty members were added to the church and he closed the work there with the finances in good condition.
Rev. A. L. Lockert w:io has been pas- tor of the Deer Park church for four years, has resigned to take effect Sep- tember 1st. This is Brother Lockert's second pastorate, having served that church eight years at a previous time. During these two pastorates of twelve year5 he has done good work at Deer Park.
PASTORAL, CHAXGEvS
The Benson church, whose pastor re- signed quite recently promptly extended a call to Rev. Russell Walker, pastor of the Baptist church at Hartford, Ken- tucky.
The State Street Church of Rock ford, has called to the pastorate. Rev. Raymond S. Carman, son of Augustus S. Carman, Superintendent of our Baptist Board of Beneficence in Chicago. He will locate on the field some time in September.
Rev. J. B. Kelly has accepted a call to become pastor of the Bethany church in the Alton Association near Highland. The Alton Association will meet with that church in September. Bethany is one of the best rural churches in south- ern Illinois and Brother Kelly seems to be very happy in his relationship with that church. The church gave the pastor and his family a very hear«ty reception. The people came in large numbers and brought an abundance of good things with which to supply the kitchen and
provide for the table. We hope Brother Kelly will have a prosperous pastorate on that field.
Rev. Lee W. Aimes has resigned the pastorate of the Fairbury church "to ac- cept a call to an Executive and Bible Min- istry with the Chicago Hebrew Mission." The Fairbury church has extended a call to Rev. E. C. Shute wdio has been for two years pastor of the Chatsworth church. Brother Shute has accepted the call and will locate in Fairbury soon.
Rev. James M. Osborne who has been pastor of the East Moline church for two years and has been in East Moline, Watertown and Silvis for nine years, closed his work at F^st Moline June first and accepted a call to the pastorate of the Bakeman church, Indiana.
Rev. Judson Mcintosh of Canada, ac- cepted a call to become pastor of the Sterling church beginning his work last February.
ASSOCIATIONS
The Aurora Association met with the Ridgewood church, Joliet, June 24-26. The meeting was fairly well attended. The number of baptisms reported by the churches was eighty-eight. The church seemed to manifest considerable encour- agement in the work. Quite an advance was made along missionary lines. The Ridgewood church seems to be in good condition and put its meeting house in splendid repairs and entertained the Association well. Drs. Carman and Ket- man from Chicago, rendered good service and the Superintendent of the State Con- vention was given good time. Rev. L. H. Koehler of the Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. work, gave two addresses and was well received.
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Dr. E. B. Rogers of Springfield, de- livered the commencement address. All the exercises were interesting and on the whole the work of the year had been quite successful. Dr. Potter seems to be ap- preciated as a successful president more and more each year. The outlook for next year is very good. For the first time in a generation or two the school closed the year without a dollar deficit. The trustees upon recommendation of the faculty voted the honorary title of Doctor of Divinity to Rev. N. B. Hen- derson, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and to Rev. S. W. Beaven of Rochester, New York. These are both Shurtlefif students and men who have made prominent suc- cess in the pastorate.
The college elected as a professor of physical training and athletics, Rev. E. K. Masterson. Mr. Masterson had been pastor at Normal and resigned about thirteen months ago to become a Y. M. C. A. worker in the army in France. He was in France close to the battle line until near the time when the armistice was signed and he was then sent to Greece to have charge of Y. M. C. A, work at Salonica. He did satisfactory work there and they wanted to retain him in that work and offered him a good lX)sition if he would return to Greece this fall with his family. He decided to remain in America and was casting about in his mind where to locate when the posi- tion in Shurtleff College was ofifered him without his seeking it. Masterson will make an influential member of the faculty of Shurtleff College. Dr. Haynes reported to the trustees that about $125,- 000 endowment had been secured since January 1st.
MEETING OF THE GENERAL. BOARD OP PROMOTION
This organization held a meeting of five sessions July 2nd and 3rd, at the Hotel Sisson on the edge of Lake Michi- gan, near the University of Chicago. The meetings were of intense interest. The Board was permanently organized by electing Henry Bond of \ ermont, as chairman, and Rev. J. Y. Aitchison, D.D., as Secretary of the Planning Department. These men were both elected unanimous- ly. This gives Dr. Aitchison tlie most responsible and far-reaching position in the Baptist denomination. His name was mentioned at Denver and ho would have been unanimously elected there, but he at first positively declined it, but the heart of the denomination seemed to be fixed upon him for this position and he finally yielded. Mr. Bond was for two years President of the Northern Baptist Convention and is an excellent man for the chairmanship. Of the 138 members of the Board, seventy-seven were pres- ent. The new organization will take hold of the work September 1st.
The $100,000,000 campaign is already on and all contributions for all kinds of beneficence, education, philanthropy, etc., outside of the expenses of the local church given since the first of April, 1919, and except what is being raised on the Victory Campaign for the $6,000,000 of last year will be counted on the $100,- 000,000 drive.
Measures were taken to establish a new denominational Baptist paper and $100,000 were voted for that' purpose during the remainder of this year, until April 1st. Possibly some of the privately owned papers will be bought out. We possibly need a great national paper, but that cannot give much local news in the states. We now have a local weekl}'
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paper in Main, West Virginia, Indiana and Iowa. The large papers are the Watchman Examiner of New York, Journal and Messenger of Cincinnati, the Standard of Chicago and the Pacific Bap- tist. The Pacific Baptist has already decided to sell out to the new enterprise. If the other three continue to exist the supply will be sufficient, but if they, or any of them merge into the new paper it seems to this writer that some states will be compelled to establis-h a state weekly paper owned by the State Conven- tion. This of course would take the place of the Bulletins where Bulletins are published. Rev. Hugh A. Heath, Superintendent of Missions in Massachu- setts, was elected as one of the three or four Secretaries attached to the office of Dr. Aitchison. During the five or six 3^ears Dr. Heath has been Secretary of the State of ^Massachusetts he has greatly endeared himself to the Secretaries of all the states and he is regarded as an able man for that position. Much time was given in discussing plans for relation of the rural work of the State Conven- tion wi*:h the General Promotion Board. When the question of the inter-church movement was up John R. Mott, perhaps the best known Christian worker in all lands in the world, was sent for and ad- dressed the meeting about three-quarters of an hour and cut his speech short to catch a train. It was a masterful ad- dress. The next meeting of the General Promotion Board will be held in Novem- ber.
INTERNATIONAL B. Y. P. U. A. MEETING
The Editor of the Bulletin took time to run down to St. Louis for a little more than one day of the Convention. We can only report a few points on the meet-
ings. It was the first B. Y. P. U. A. Convention he has attended for a num- ber of years. He noticed that the age of the people attending the assembly seems to be much younger than formerly. There were 2,263 registered delegates and visitors. This was about as large a registration as that of the Northern Con- vention at Denver. The attendance did not seem to be nearly so large. There must have been many from near St. Louis who attended a portion of the time. Three hundred forty-eight registered from Illinois, ninety-five of them from Chicago. Professor D. J. Evans of Wil- liam Jewell College was elected Presi- dent. There was a strong contest be- tween Cincinnati and Toronto for the Convention next year. It was finally de- cided to go to Toronto.
Rev. F. H. Adams of New York preached the Convention sermon Sunday afternoon. Dr. J. F. Love of Virginia and Dr. P. H. Lerrigo of New York, gave addresses on Saturday night on Foreign Missions and World Reconstruc- tion. Saturday afternoon free automo- bile and free boat rides were given. The writer went with a great crowd on a large boat four hours up the river. The young people had a jolly time and a very fine trip.
Rev. James Asa White of Chicago, was elected General Secretary to give his full time to the work. On the whole this seemed to be a great and profitable meet- ing- of the Convention.
Rev. J. H. Smith of Greenville, III. has resigned the pastorate of his two churches and accepted a call to a field for full time in Iowa.
Rev. W. E. Andereck, pastor at Brad- ford, Illinois, has accepted a call to Man- istee, Michigan.
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HCDELSON BAfTlST ORPHANAGE
Kev. N. T. Hafer, Supt. Mrs. N. T. Hafer, Matron
CENTRAL BAHIST CHILDREN'S HOME
MAYWOOD, LLUNOIS Rev. D. H. MacGillivray, Supu Mrs. D. H. MacGillivray, ]VIatroD
The failure of the new Superintendent to send a communication for the June Bulletin was due entirely to our failure to keep up with the flight of time. We freely confess that the new duties, the building operations, the necessity of trav- eling among the churches, the farm oper- ations greatly behind schedule on account of weather conditions in Egypt, have all contributed to make the month pass too swiftly.
As we realize the difficulties in the way of carrying on the work now when senti- ment is admittedly stronger for orphan- age interests we marvel at the courage with which Superintendent Kelly faced the opposition, law suits and fraternal misunderstandings of the earlier days. The sacrifices of those days are not ended but we have a foundation upon which to build with some confidence of success. Whatever changes of plan are necessary grow out of the success of this pioneer work.
We wonder if the character of our work is to change. Within the last two months nearly all of our older boys and girls have gone out to suitable homes or been removed by friends. Those who have come in are almost all quite small children and application has been made for the entrance of several infants. We are considering the establishment of a regular nursery with a woman in charge.
The changes already made in the north building give courage for the months of incessant work yet before us. The school rooms and hospital are taking shape and the office and Superintendent's quarters are nearly completed.
June has been a busy month for our l)ig family. Two helpers are on vaca- tion which causes us to (Jouble up in our efforts. However, we have not been too busy to have some play times.
For the past three years our children have been the guests of Oak Park Bap- tist Sunday School on Children's Day. This year as formerly, the children had the pleasure of an auto ride there and back.
A number of young people from Im- manuel Baptist Chruch visited the Home May 31st and entertained us with an ex- cellent program. These pleasures mean much to childhood days and we thank (jur friends who are ever planning some- thing good for the children.
The Sunday afternoon services are dis- continued during July and August, giving opportunity for more time in the fresh air and sunshine. These services are largely supported by Mrs. H. S. Merrill of Austin, who for years has been un- tiring in her efforts to bring to these serv- ices the best talent available that the children may be instructed in manners, morals, and righteousness.
The last Sunday in June we have asked our Sunday Schools to observe as Cen- tral Baptist Children's Home Day, giving us an offering at this time or later if more convenient. The plea has gone forth and we hope for a generous offering. Do your best and do it cheerfully and the l)lessing will be yours.
We still have barrels of fruit jars packed and will gladly send to churches and auxiliaries who wish to fill them with canned fruit for next winter's use.
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Department of Sunday School and Young People s Work
Louis H. Koehler, 2006 E.Jackson St., Bloomington, Director
Watch For It
The department will issue this month a leaflet entitled, "A State-wide Program of Religious Education." A careful per- usal of this leaflet will help us all to think i« common terms and will apprise the workers of the aims and methods to be used to carry out the program. The four headings of this folder are as fol- lows : The Present Day Importance of Religious Education ; What is Religious Education ? ; the Aims of the Depart- ment; The Program. If you desire one or more copies kindly send for same. The department plans to issue later a leaflet on aims and methods of the local school.
At Iowa Falls
The state director will attend the Iowa Summer Assembly, July 31 to August 10th, giving two courses of lectures be- fore the assembly.
Association Methods
The Aurora Association recently voted a commission on religious education of five members which will take over the work of both school and society. One of the members of this commission is the newly elected president of the Associa- tion B. Y. P. U. The chairman is Rev. R. H. Claxon. In view of the fact that very few superintendents could be pres- ent at the Association, it is hoped that the commission will plan a number of local institutes and call in the state work- ers to assist them.
A Young People's Society
The Young People's Union of the First Baptist church, DeKalb, 111., has been in
existence a little less than two years.
The present pastor believes in a young people's society which IS a young peo- ple's society and so has worked out an organization which is intended to remain such. The active membership consists of Christian young people thirty years of age anti under. From this membership must come the officers of the Union and the chairmen of committees.
The associate members are those who are not Christians, but who wish to be identified with the work of the Union. They may not hold any office or be chair- man of any committee but they enjoy any other privilege the Union affords. Most societies are killed by middle-aged people doing the work young people should be doing. The name chosen by this organi- zation is the Young People's Union of the First Baptist church.
The Union has a ministering commit- tee which ministers to all in need by sending flowers to sick people or shut- ins, visiting, and kindly encouragement to any who may be becoming discouraged or disinterested. At Christmas time and again at A^alentine time those young peo- ple took presents and remembrances to the inmates of the county home near the city and found great joy in the service. They also assisted the pastor in conduct- ing services in the home. When the pas- tor was at Denver recently the young peo- ple, and all of them are barely twenty and some still younger, took entire charge of an evening service to the credit of themselves and the glory of the Master they serve. W. R. Yard, Pastor.
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Woman's Baptist Missionary Society of Illinois
MRS. W. P TOPPING, Pres.
Mrs. Martha V. Higman, Editor Morgan, Park
Elgkm
Mrs. H. W. Tate, Treasurer 2331 HartzeU Ave., Eraaston
BAPTIST MISSIONARY TRAINING SCHOOL (OM.MEN CEMENT
The evening of June 18lh. 1919, will be a memorable one in the hearts of the graduating class of our B. M. T. S. Everything that goes to make commence- ment a happy time was in evidence at the school — ^parents, teachers, friemls, members of the W. A. B. H. M. Board, all with words of congratulation.
At eight o'clock, the twenty-four grad- uates entered the chapel singing "We March to Victory." Before the princi- pal address of the evening which was given by Mrs. Clara D. Pinkham, presi- dent-elect, the retiring president, Dr. Warren P. Behan was called to the plat- form and in a few well chosen words Mrs. T. G. Soares expressed to Dr. Behan the regard and appreciation of the Board and presented him with three vol- umes of books — the good wishes of every Board member being represented.
Mrs. Pinkham's address dwelt with the true estimate of life — proving that cour- age, loyalty and devotion to Christ would carry one through to a victorious end.
The "Memory Bibles" given each year by Mrs. John Nuveen to the graduates, were presented by Prof. Burt. Before presenting diplomas, Dr. Behan stated that the student body had this year num- bered seventy-two, twenty states being represented and eleven nationalities, twenty normal schools, colleges and uni-
versities. The aim for next year is nine- ty students. His remarks to the class were most helpful, he urged each one to feel that their commission was a respon- sibility given them by God and their work could not be what it should be unless their faith in God and love for God was im- plicit. It was most fitting that the De- signation Prayer should be made by Dr. J. W. Moncrief and most impressive was the "'Mizpah Benediction" sang by the student chorus.
Members of the class of 1919 will carry their motto, "Christ in Every Heart," to Japan, India, Mexico, Nicaragua, Porto Rico and to many different points in our United States. God bless each individual girl and give her wisdom, courage, loyal- ty and devotion to Christ and to others. Mrs. W. P. Topping.
A >nD-YEAR WOMAN'S MISSIONARY
Conference of the Bloomington Asso- ciation was held in Minonk on June 11. It was encouragingly reported that ten churches had met their apportionment, six of these sent in their money quarter- ly. There are fifteen Sunday schools studying missions, eleven churches have mission study classes and in three churches ten percent of the membership are taking the Magazine Missions. Mrs. Topping gave a talk on her trip to Porto Rico and Mrs. Howard spoke of her work in Burma. The attendance was good.
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Rev. C. H. Wells, pastor of the Flora church writes, "I had the flu all through December and the first week in March I was taken down with a severe case of bronchitis which kept me from my work until recently. I have been absent from my pulpit fourteen Sundays since Octo- ber 1st. A business meeting ^lay 1st, showed all bills paid, including an old debt with some in treasury and about $500 in the building fund which has been raised by the Aid Society since January 1st."
A member of the Paris church writes in part as follows, "Our pastor. Rev. C. P. Greenfield, has been with us now a lit- tle over fifteen months and our m.ember- ship is united and working with our pas- tor for the upbuilding of the church. Our prayer meetings are well attended. We have from thirty-five to seventy in at- tendance and the interest is growing. The interior of the church has been re- paired and re-decorated, new electric lights have been installed and a new heat- ing plant under the Sunday School room has been provided at a cost of $1,000. We have recently received thirty-four new members into the church."
Rev. E. R. Drussell has been pastor of the Elliott Ave. church in .Springfield fourteen months. During that tinie fifty- one members have been added to the church. They are now planning for im- proving the building and pa}'ing the church debt.
An inspirational service was held by the Ottawa church Thursday night, May 1st. It was a great meeting; a free din- ner was provided and about four hun- dred people sat down at the tables. A splendid program was provided for that evening. The pastor, Rev. G. W. Chess- man, is now having splendid success on that field. The church is in much the
best condition it has been for the past twenty years.
The First Baptist church of Chicago of which Dr. W. H. Main is pastor, sold its great meeting house last summer to the Xegro Baptists. Quite recently it has purchased a fine new stone build- ing known as the New Plymouth church situated at the comer of 51st Street and Drexel Boulevard. This church had gone out of existence and had united with the Kenwood Evangelical church. The property had cost this denomination $90,000. The First Baptist church pur- chased it for about S30.000 and after paying for it and making some repairs the church will have $50,000 left from the sale of its property as an annuity.
Northern Baptist Theological Seminary, Evangelical, Evangelistic, Positive, Prac- tical, Missionary, Baptistic. Fall term opens Wednesday, September 10, 1919 President, George W. Taft, D.D., 1857 Jackson Blvd., Chicago, Illinois.
Winona's Matchless Combination — Great Bible Conference
August 22nd to .31st, presenting the follow- ing speakers: Campbell Morgan, Gipsy Smith, John McNeill, Bishop Henderson, William Jennings Bryan, Howard Agnew Johnston, John A. McDonald, William A. Sunday, Bishop Nicholson, George R. Stuart, Frank N. Palmer, J. Campbell White, Mel Trotter, Roy L. Smith, W. K Beiderwolf, Milford H. Lyon, Bob Jones, O.
A. Newlin, C. R. Scoville, Homer Rodeheav- er, Madam and Mrs. W. A. Peterson and many others, including the following Bap- tists: A. C. Dixon, A. T. Robertson. W.
B. Riley, C. H. Woolston, Jacob Heinrlchs, L. K. Williams, George W. Taft, Joseph Cohn and Grace Saxe. Billy Sunday, Ho- mer Rodeheaver and evangelistic party will conduct a camp meeting August 15th to 21st. No charge at the gates during this week. Chautauqua program July 7th to August 14th, with high class entertain- ments. Beautiful park, charming lake, delightful surroundings, splendid people, good hotels and boarding houses, cool and restful. The Summer Resort that Satis- fies. Address Bureau of Information, Winona Lake, Indiana.
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This is Shurtteff College Endowment Year
I One-half Million Dollars is being asked from the Baptists of Illi-
nois for increased endowment for their college.
Our fathers gave to Shurtleff College in those pioneer years aad bnilt well. Will this generation carry on their work?
Illinois Baptists should not forget that upon two occasions, the Illi- nois Baptist State Convention has called upon the Trustees of Shurtleff to launch a financial campaign. That campaign is now on and $125,000 has already been subscribed.
Shurtleff Has Right of Way
It takes more than buildings, classrooms, libraries and professors to make a college. There must be an "atmosphere and spirit." Give to the endowment and thus perpetuate for another century, the Shurtlefl' spirit. Address President George M. Potter or Dr. M. W. Haynes, Alton, Illinois.
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NOKMAL, ILLINOIS, AUGUST 1919
NO. 4
Unrest
The world seems to be in such a condi- tion of unrest and change as has never been experienced in its history. The great heathen empires are wakening up. Japan began to wake up about seventy years ago. And while she was absorbing western civilization at a tremendous speed, the mission boards of various de- rominations gave them the Gospel in the old leisurely way, sending a few mission- aries each decade. The result is that Japan has become educated and up to date with our western civilization, but practically without Christianity, and be- e-use she is so largely without Christian- ity she is one of the dangerous perils of the world. Let China with her 400,- 000,000 of people and India with her 250,000,000 of people, wake up and make rafJd advancement without Christianity and they will imperil the world, and both China and India are waking up rapidly.
The Turkish Empire is broken and her people of many nationalities are now open fields for the gospel and the Christian teacher and the Christian doctor. The Balkan nations and all of eastern Europe are now in a condition to receive the Gospel as never before. Within a few years, when the Russian empire gets set- tled with a staple government, there will be a wonderful opportunity for the Bap- tists with that 140,000,000 of people.
Africa has opened up and waked up within the past five years in a wonderful manner. And the religious people of America seem to be working up as never before. What does it mean, that among what other Christian bodies are doing, the Southern Baptists voted to raise $75,000,000 in five years for all kinds of missions and education and philanthropy outside of the support of the local church and the Baptists of the north $100,000,000 for the same purpose. And not only these great amounts of money, but young men and women by the thou- sands and tens of thousands ought to give themselves to ministerial and mis- sionary work. This restless spirit is go- ing to be used by the Holy Spirit to lead rich people and well to do people to use their wealth to save the world at this critical period, and to support those who are giving their lives to this work. And the Holy Spirit will lead hundreds and thousands of young people to give their lives to His service rather than to busi- ness and to making money.
There is much to learn yet and great improvements to be made, if Christen- dom can successfully meet this restless condition. As long as people will pay from $800 to several thousand dollars for an automobile and spend two or three hundred dollars a year in keeping
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it up and running it, and grudgingly give $10, ^25 or $50 per year for the Lord's work, His kingdom will not come very fast. People must come to the point in which they make it a study how much money they can make and how much the}' can give for the furtherance of the gospel before we can in any measure meet this restless age. Young men and young women must not make inquiry as to how they can make most money, but as to what the Lord will have them do.
Rev. W. Edward Raffety, Editor in Chief of the Sunday School Publications of the American Baptist Publication So- ciety has recently returned from a trip to Western Asia, representing the Bap- tists in an investigation of the condition of the Armenians and others who were greatly mistreated by the Turks during the war, and for many years before. Dr. Raffety has written a long article, the closing paragraph of which we prmt be- low :
"The greatest immediate need in Ar- menia is a stable, just government. The people are known for their intelligence, industry, and thrift, but their very suc- cesses have been their ruin. At Aintab a once prosperous Armenian said to me, 'My prosperity was my crime.' The well- to-do were the first to meet death and lose their property. In the great game of European politics it is a well-known fact that the despicable Turk has here- tofore escaped punishment for the most awful massacres in the history of the world. Periodically for many years the red-handed, Moslem-hearted Turk has broken loose, hell-fashion, on the peace- ful, defenseless Armenian Christians, confiscating their property, murdering their leading men, and carrying their chaste, beautiful women and girls into
lives of lust, in league with the world, the flesh, and the devil.
And ivhat has been done about all thisf The Christian world — Christian England and Christian America — has heaved a sigh of gigantic proportions, sent mate- rial relief by the millions — and then straightway forgotten what manner of fiend the Turkish fiend is.
But are there no good Turks ? Yes, I saw sixty thousand of them (at least harmless ones) in the largest Mohamme- dan cemetery in the world. Counting all Turks by the thousands there may be dozens of good ones — among the common people ; among the officials, none.
Never again should the Turk be given dominion over Near East races. Never again should he be permitted even to govern himself. The centuries of his brutal, bloody history demand his political doom. A traveler^ in the Near East finds in constant use in all languages the expressive word 'finished.' This is the epitaph of the Turk. Surely the Turkish sun has set. Otherwise world wars, league of Nations, and Paris conferences are futile fictions."
OBITUARY
Mr. Jonathan Askew of Pontiac, died the 16th of June, being nearly eig*hty- four years of age. He was a member of the Graymont church and did ver}^ much toward building up the country mission chapel of that church. He was born in North Amptonshire, England. He is survived by his wife, four sons and three daughters. Mr. Askew will be greatly missed.
Rev. Henry Duff has accepted the call of the East Moline church and will begin work about September first.
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Published monthly In the interest of the Illinois Baptist State Convention.
Subscription price, 25c a year; clubs of 10, 20c; clubs of 20 or more, 15c.
E. P. BRAND, Editor Superintendent of Missions,
201 North School Street, Normal, Illinois.
■"Entered as second class matter, June 12,
1909, at the Postoffice at Normal,
Illinois, under the Act of
March 3, 1879."
THE last days in Atigust and all Sep- tember, and the early days in Octo- ber will be the time for the meeting of all the local associations in Illinois, ex- cept three associations that met in Jime.
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THE time of the meeting of these as- sociations is the best period for working up Bulletin subscriptions. So far as possible, every church of any con- siderable strength should be influenced to raise a club for the Bulletin.
EFFICIE,XCY should be a leading thought in every Associational meet- ing. How inefiicient many associations are. What little attention they give to the weak churches and pastorless churches among them. How little effort is made to discover destitute places and to occupy them.
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NOT only efficiency in the work of the local association, but efficiency in the work of the local church should he emphasized. How few of our local churches are carrying on their work ef- ficiently! How few of the wealthy and well to do members of our churches are g-iving according to their means. How few of the members of our churches are
putting their brain power into the work of the local church as they do into their business.
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THE apiportionments have been sent to the churches. This is the busi- ness of the churches now to raise the ap- portionments. The apportionments just now sent out are a portion of the $100,- 000,000 campaign. Everybod}- can have a part in the great movement by giving liberally on the missionary budget. And those who can give largely on the out- side will have the privilege of subscrib- ing largely on the great $100,000,000 fund.
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THE high cost of living does not seem to go down since the war closed. It may take some years to readjust things, but in these times of high cost of living, people must remember that it is just as costly for the preacher and his family to live as for other people. Every church should see to it that its pastor has a decent living these costly times. Many churches have not increased their pastor's salary anything the last three or four years. Yet everything else, except preaching and pastoral work, has nearly
doubled, and many things trebled.
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PEOPLE who stay at home and do not take a vacation should see to it that the work in the church is kept up during August to the best possible stand- ard. It is easier, less wearisome, to work in a church, Sunday School, or B. Y. P. U. when it has good life than when everything is dragging along. For your own sake as well as for that of the church, keep up a good interest during August. Do not let the church get so run down in August that it will take all September to get it started up again.
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L1-:T many people plan early to at- tend the meetings of the Associa- tions, i^lan to go early and remain throughout the whole time of the meet- ings, and if the roads should be muddy, do not remain at home because your auto- mobile cannot run. Do not allow your automobile to cheat you out of the bless- ing of attending the Association. If the roads are muddy, go on the railroad trains. Does it not seem like our Chris- tian people have greatly declined in their Christian character, if a rainy day or two should keep three-fourths of the peo- ple frorn the meeting of the Association? Our grandfathers and grandmothers at- tended the association when they had to drive a buggy or ride horseback from fifty to one hundred miles. How many of our people will not ride on a railroad train to attend but must go in the auto- mobile or not at all.
CHURCHES
Rev. Edgar Woolhouse, who has been pastor of the Messiah church in Chicago for a few months, writes : "July 22d was a great day with us. A large num- ber of old members came back with us, in the evening six were baptized."
The Amboy church is at this time en- gaged in redecorating the interior of the building. They are doing a very beauti- ful job and are placing upon the floor a superior grade of cork carpet in green instead of hard wood floors. Mr. Geo. M. Allen, a student from the Northern Baptist Theological Seminary has been supplying the church but they hope to locate a pastor soon.
The Barry church of which O. E. Mof- fett is pastor, recently celebrated its ninety-fourth anniversary. Rev. Mr. Burden of Griggsville, took part in the afternoon discussion, and preached in
the evening. A purse from the people of the church was presented by Brother Moffett to Pearl Wike, the faithful pian- ist. Five hundred dollars was realized from a thank offering, besides quite a sum was paid on pledges.
Rev. Joseph Jenkins, pastor at Jersey- ville Baptist church, recently gave a serv- ice for the Fidelity Church in that Asso- ciation. He raised $40 on the Victory Campaign fund to help finish out the Six Million Dollars of last year. Many of our smaller churches would give liberally to missions if some one would present the matter in a straight way.
Rev. F. M. Crabtree has been pastor of the Union Church in the Morgan-Scott Association for four years. During that time there have been sixty members added to the church and a good base- ment constructed under the church
The dhurch at Macomb, Illinois, of which Rev. L. M. Westrate recently be- came pastor, is doing very encouraging work. A recently planned budget of $3,355.50 for the church has all been more than subscribed. The people seemed to be worked up to the importance of do- ing things on a large scale.
Rev. R. W. Babcock, who was given a leave of absence from the Moline church to enter into Y. M. C. A. service in the army, recently returned from France and resumed his work in Moline early in July. On July 15th he writes: "Last Sunday in fifteen minutes we raised $700 for the Victory Drive. They only asked for $500, but I wish that we had made it $1,000. The church was in good condition, and we have had large crowds at our meetings. We had so many at communion that we did not have enough cups. The Sunday School has grown materially. I expect to baptize ten next Sunday."
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Rev. E. R. Raycroft, pastor of Cornell, wrote some items with regard to that field. He says: "We wish to thank God for His goodness to us during the past year. None of our members were taken away by the influenza. The church is now taking on more life in all de- partments of its work. The Sunday School is making a new drive for attend- ance, and the B. Y. P. U. has changed its program for July and August, and instead of closing, the attendance is on the increase. The church has voted un- animously for a revival campaign in the fall. I have taken several in by baptism and more by letter and confession of faith. The boys and girls are working for a new piano for the church. The church elaborately decorated the interior of the parsonage in the spring. We hope to fully reach our apportionment on the Victory Campaign."
UNION CHURCHES
About one year ago the Congregational and Disciples churches of Pittsfield formed a union. They tried hard to get the Baptists to go in with them and some of the others. The Baptist church re- fused to go in the organization and the other two churches formed a union with a great deal of enthusiasm and advertise- ment. I recently received a letter from Pittsfield which says: "The last Sunday in June the Christians and Congregation- alists each voted at the -same time in their own churches as to whether or not the federated churches was to continue. It was voted down in each church." As long as people do not agree in doctrine, it is a kind of camouflage to attempt a union.
of Danville six years, will close his work Septem'ber first. He has accepted a call from the Bethel Memorial church of Denver, Colorado. Dr. Krumreig has done a great work in Danville and more than doubled the membership of that church. We regret to have him leave the state, but hope he will have good suc- cess in the state to which he goes.
Rev. Percy G. Spangler who has been pastor of the church at Collinsville for four years, has resigned as pastor of that church and will close his work September first. This is an important church lo- cated in a growing little city and should have a man on the field quite soon.
The East Moline church gave a hearty call to Rev. Henry Duff, who has been pastor of the Chicago Heig'hts church for seven years, to become pastor of the East Moline church. They are hoping that ]\Ir. Duff will accept this call.
The Benson church has called Rev. A. W. Fuller of Michigan to become pastor and he has accepted. Brother Fuller was pastor of the church at El Paso for nine years, at one time.
The Centralia church has located a pastor. Rev. Geo. H. Murch who had been pastor of the Fourth church in St. Louis for fourteen years. Centralia has been pastorless since Rev. A. P. Howells closed his work last fall.
PASTORAL CHANGES
Rev. E. L. Krumreig, D.D., who has been pastor of the First Baptist church
The Pekin church under the pastoral care of Missionary E. C. Poole is certain- ly doing substantial and encouraging work. The pastor reports for the past quarter eighteen additions to the church, seven by baptism, $2250 raised for par- sonage and $346 paid on debt. He re- ports one hundred thirty in the Sunday School.
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A ^^EW OF OXE OP THE DWELLINGS O N THE FIXE SECTIOX OF GROUXD RE- CEXTL.Y PURCHASED B Y SHURTLEFF CX)LIiEGE
SHURTLEFF OOLJJEGE
President Potter writes that the Cole property has just been purchased for Shurtlefif College. This is a beautiful tract of land just across the street from the present college campus. There is a magnificent large brick residence on the place that will make a fine dormitory for girls. There is another brick building that can be used for another purpose, and eight acres of ground that will make a first class athletic field. Tliis is one of the greatest moves that ShurtlefT College has made in a generation. President Potter seems to be doing things.
LOYALTY TO TRUTH
In these times of strenuous effort to give the Gospel to the world and to Chris-
tianize the heathen nations, the Baptists should not neglect to emphasize the great principals that divide them from Catholic, Lutheran, Episcopalian, and pedo baptist bodies. Many people seem to think that the text of the Sunday School lesson for July 13 was a Baptist lesson, and so it was, but it was not selected by Baptists alone, it is a part of the international les- son. It is not possible to s-elect a lesson from the New Testament on Baptism without having a Baptist lesson.
Baptizo means to immerse, to plunge, to submerge. No scholar in the world pretends to say that it means to sprinkle. Rantizo means to sprinkle. If a little water had been sprinkled on their heads, then we should have the expression, rantize, not baptize. And the command-
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ment given by Jesus Christ and carried out by His apostles was to baptize (im- merse ) believers. There is no case in the New Testament where we have the record of an infant baptism. Our pedo baptist friends are not contending strenu- ously for a substitute for baptism as they formerly did ; and they are not as strenu- ous for the christening of babies, but that is no reason why the Baptists should be careless about emphasizing kindly and lovingly, but strongly, the doctrine of the ordinances. There never can be any or- ganic union of Christendom so long as there is the difference on the subject and form of baptism.
MONEY RECEIVED FOR THE STATE CONVENTION FOR JUL.Y
Only a few of the churches send the full apportionment at one time. Whenever a payment reported in The Bulletin com- pletes the apportionment, it will be indi- cated by a ( * ) star.
Alton First $ 60.80
Auburn 6.63
Aurora, Marion Ave 13.75
Barrington 13.00
*Buda 50.57
Burwick 23.50
Canton 7.48
Carbondale 16.96
*Carthage 6.88
Centralia 60.60
Chatsworth 10.00
Chenoa 1.77
Chicago
Austin 52.74
Covenant 5.00
Maplewood 10.00
Tabernacle 5.25
Woodlawn 63.21
*Cordova 30.00
*DeKalb 13.50
Divernon 4.82
*E'gin Emanual 6.30
Fairmont Supiply Work 25.00
Galesburg 37.50
Gardner , 1,38
Hoopeston Supply Work 100.00
Hull 5.27
Hurricane, Separate Baptist Sup- ply Work 11.50
Indianola Supply Work 13.50
Jacksonville 85.00
Jerseyville 18.84
Joliet-Ridgewood 8.25
Kewanee 7.50
*Kinderhook 19.00
LaMarsh 3.00
Maeomb 64.00
Mattoon, Supply Work 50.00
Minonk 41.38
*Mount Vernon Second Church.... 15.00
Moweaqua 20.00
*New Berlin 43.00
Nokomis 9.15
Normal 6.12
Orion 25.00
Ottawa 40.00
*Paw Paw 44.00
*Peoria 60.00
Percy .89
Piano 4.00
Rockford First 17.19
Streator 6.88
Tampico 5.00
University Church 15.00
Woodstock 2.03
York 6.88
Total $1,310.0,2
STATE UNIVERSITY BAPTIST CHURCH, CHAMPAIGN, UjLu
THE UNIVERSITY BAPTIST CHURCH
One of the greatest acts of the Illinois Baptist State Convention has proven to be the organization of the University Baptist church in 1912 at the University of Illinois and the placing of a man thfere as the pastor, big brother and friend of our Baptist young people while they are passing through college. The next great step was the erection in 1916 of the hand- some church building and social center adjacent to the campus. During the school year the church is a regular bee-
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hive of religious and social activities par- ticipated in by Baptist faculty families and students alike.
Next month the school opens again and three hundred of our Baptist young peo- ple from all over the state will be going there to enroll as students. Not one of them can afford to miss out in the life and work of the University Baptist church. Its Bible school is a veritable school of religious education, the services of worship are entered into heartily, the B. Y. P. U. is a flourishing one and the social life the most wholesome at the campus.
It would be a great help in saving these students to the church and to the Chris- tian life if pastors, parents and friends would inform them and direct them to the University Baptist church before they leave home, encouraging them to identify themselves with it the first Sunday in town and to stick by it regularly through- out the year as their church home. A card might also be dropped to the Student Pastor, Rev. Martin S. Bryant, 807 S. Fourth street, Champaign, 111., regarding them. Send them with or without cards of introduction to call on the pastor and wife in their home. The most effective religious work in a State University be- gins before the student leaves for the university. The opening services are the Sunday before registration, Septem- ber 21st.
STATE CONVENTION MISSIONARIES
Rev. George R. Wood has been our missionary pastor at Marseilles for one year and has been appointed for another year. The church has not done for many years such successful work as during the present year. Brother Wood has done very faithful preaching and pastoral work and the people responded to his efforts
Rev. Ray W. Barber, our missionary pastor at Tampico, writes encouragingly concerning the work there. He says : "You will notice from my report that we have had seven additions. The total from all the societies was $230.50. When Brother Yule visited us a few weeks ago in behalf of the Victory Campaign, I re- ceived pledges of $157.50. I am just now starting a drive for repairs. The little Baptist church near Thomas has asked me to come and preach for them and I have accepted it."
Rev. L. C. Taylor who closed his work at Benson, held a meeting just before closing as pastor. He baptized five into the church at the close of the meeting.
Rev. A. V. Roland is our missionary pastor at Peoria, acting as assistant for Joseph Hazen. Brother Roland preaches at the two mission churches and his work seems to be doing very well.
Rev. V. Colbert, our general mission- ary for Alton Association, has been do- ing quite good work. He has also been working in the territory of the Apple Creek Association. The debts on the Unity church in East St. Louis are well nigh cleared up and the work in North Venice is encouraging. Brother Colbert supplies these two churches besides other work in the Association.
Rev. Chas. W. Wolfe, pastor of Glas- ford and Lamarsh churches says : "Our chief encouragement this quarter has been our Sunday School at Glasford. Our work for boys and girls is of great interest. Some seem interested in deeper things, and higher things and I believe that time will show that extra effort pays."
Rev. A. Y. Prestage, our missionary pastor at Oglesby, writes : "We have had a good quarter. The congregation is growing and are showing interest in
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the word of God. The B. Y. P. U. is increasing and the members are increas- ing in the knowledge of God. The street meetings have been well attended."
Rev. T. O.- McMinn, our missionary in southern Illinois, was quite successful the last quarter. He held a meeting at Free- mansport for two weeks and this resulted in fourteen conversions and additions to the church. The closing meeting of the quarter was held in the Warden street church, Marion, a three-weeks' meeting resulting in thirty-two additions to the church, some of whom were prominent citizens of the city.
Rev. John A. Simson of Dixon, receiv- ed into the church the last quarter seven persons, three by baptism and this makes eleven additions since January first. The pastor has organized a B, Y. P. U. with an average attendance of fifteen, and a teacher's Bible class which meets every week with an average attendance of twelve.
Rev. Cyrus Webbs of Wood River, re- ports that some are waiting baptism and the total additions during the past quar- ter were nine. Brother Webb has or- ganized an out-station, a Missionary Sun- day School in South Wood River. Thirty-one were present the first meeting. He will continue to preach there Sunday afternoons. He is planning for evangel- istic meetings earlv in the fall.
TIME AND PLACE OF ASSOCIATION MEETINGS
August
Greene-Jersey, Martin's Prairie, Au- gust 27-28.
September Bloomington, Deer Creek, Septem'1>er
2-4.
Rock Island, Antioch, September 3.
Central Illinois, Richland, September 4-5.
Macoupin County, Carlinville, Septem- ber 3.
Shelby, Lakewood, September 5-6.
Salem, St. Mary's, September 9.
Bloomfield, Champaign, September 10-13.
Peoria, Bradford, Septemiber 17-19.
Ottawa, ManHus, September 23-25.
Quincy, Hull, September 22-23.
Wabash Valley, Flora, Septemiber 23.
Alton, Bethany, September 24-25.
Southern Illinois, Murphysboro, Sep- tember 25 at night.
October
Springfield, Moweaqua, October 1-2.
Morgan Scott, Literberry, October 1-2.
State Convention, Jerseyville, Oct. 20- 23.
WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT THE BULLETIN
"I was especially interested in your July editorial. There is no more im- portant question before the denomina- tions today than that of adequate Chris- tian leadership." Martin S. Bryant.
"The Bulletin came to hand yesterday and after reading the editorial on 'A Great Need' I felt impressed to write you in reference to that article. I think you struck the real keynote. Money, though very much needed, will not do the work. I believe that your editorial will move many hearts as it did mine, and that it will cause us to think upon the real mo- tive of our undertaking, and that it is the recruiting power for the kingdom." L. E. Elison.
'T appreciate your emphasis on the fact that the Lord's work needs men and women as well as dollars. I have been trying to get our people to pray for labor- ers for the Lord's harvest." George R. Wood.
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REV. JOHN Y. AITOHISON, D.D. The new Executive Secretary of the General Planning Board of the Northern Baptist Convention
PERSONAL.
Rev. B .E. Allen, Secretary of the Illi- nois Apportionment Committee, has re- cently sent the apportionments for this year to all the churches. The commit- tee was quite late this year in doing its work because it was required to wait until after the meeting of the Northern Baptist Convention on account of certain matters. Brother Allen does the work well, and sent these apportionments to
the churches as soon as it was possible for him to do it.
Rev. W. O. Shank of Ouincy. who spent a year in army work as chaplain in France, is now planning to do evangel- istic work. In writing a letter he states: "I have decided to do evangelistic work this fall and winter. I am now lectur- ing and supplying churches." Any church who needs Brother Shank can reach him by addressing him at Ouincy.
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Evangelist L. D. Lamkin, D.D., writes July 5th, that he is just closing a meet- ing at Tulsa, Oklahoma. He is engaged for meetings from September first until January, but he is willing to make en- gagements for time after that. Any per- son desiring to communicate with him may reach him by addressing him at Cairo, Illinois, P. O. Box 17.
Evangelist Francis L. Church of Berwyn, who spent the winter in Y. M. C. A. work in France, has returned and states that he is ready for evangelistic work, or he will settle as a pastor. His postoffice address is Berwyn.
TRIP IN THE .ILTON ASSOCIATION
Sunday, July 27, the Editor visited the old Bethal Church. This church is about three miles out of Collinsville. It was organized by the Senior James Lemen and his two sons. It was organ- ized one hundred ten years ago. Rev. A. E. McClurkin is the pastor. Last year the church built a nice new parson- age on its ten acres of ground. More than fifty were present in the Sunday School and the congregation was good. Rev. John Howard from South India, was present and made a short talk. I have never known the Old Bethal Church to be in better condition than now. In the afternoon we had a conference with six men of the Collinsville church. Rev. Percy G. Spangler will close his work as pastor September first and the brethren are anxious to locate a good pastor soon. The church is now running three Mission Sunday Schools and has about two hun- dred pupils enrolled in the home school.
The Editor spent Sunday night with the Belleville church. Rev. J. H. Martin of Greenville, has accepted a call to this church and will begin work August first. The church has repainted the basement
of the building, and they put the parson- age in splendid condition. They have re- papered and painted the whole building, put in new lights and have made it very beautiful. There was a good congrega- tion and we have never known Belleville church to be in better apparent condition than it seems to be in at this time. There is a great field of work there for the Baptists.
The Executive Committee of the Alton Association met in Wood River Monday afternoon, July 28. There were present five members of the committee, the asso- ciational missionary, the superintendent, and the missionary pastor. The work of the whole association was gone over, many encouraging things were reported, and much aggressive work planned.
"THE BIBLE
By Theodore Roosevelt.
Every thinking man, when he thinks, realizes what a very large number of peo- ple tend to forget, that the teachings of the Bible are so interwoven and entwined with our whole civic and social life that it would be literally — I do not mean figur- atively, I mean literally — impossible for us to figure to ourselves what that life would be if these teachings were removed. We would lose almost all the standards by which we now judge both public and pri- vate morals; all the standards toward which we, with more or less of resolution, strive to raise ourselves. Almost every man who has by his life work added to the sum of human achievement of which the race is proud, of which our people are proud, almost every such man has based his life work largely upon the teachings ot the Bible.
The immense moral influence of the B.ble, though of course infinitely the most important, is not the only power it has for good. In addition the^e is the unceasing influence it exerts on the side of good taste, of good literature, or proper sense of pro- portion, of simple and straightforward writing and thinking."
The Belvidere South church of which Rev. H. W. Read, Ph.D., is pastor, in- creased his salary $100.
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HUDUSON BAPTIST ORPHANAGE
Kev. N. T. Hafer, Supt. Mrs. N. T. Hafer, Matron
CENTRAL BAPTIST CHILDREN'S HOME
MAYWOOD, ILLINOIS Rev. D. H. MacGllliTTay, Supt. Mrs. D. H. MacGilllTray, Matron
Most strenuous has been the month of July. With the cessation of the rains, every nerve was strained to complete the seeding. Oat harvest and corn plant- ing ended on the same day. Of course nothing better than ensilage can be ex- pected of that corn. Twenty acres of cow peas and some soy beans will fur- nish ensilage if the chinch bugs get the corn. But why be a prophet of evil? The improvement work is progressing and the children generally are well. We will soon need a woman to take charge of our nursery. We give preference to widows who have children whose care is a problem to them.
The Superintendent thought it neces- sary to stay home rather closely except Sundays, during the final days of seed- ing and harvest, but at this writing (July 24th) he is making a tour of the former Free Baptist churches of the Southern Illinois Association. The reception has been most cordial and the Improvement Fund is already several hundred dollars richer. These churches are rapidly fall- ing in line with all the advance move- ments of Northern Baptists. Under the leadership of G. A. Gordon and Wm. Bar ringer among the older men and half a score of younger ministers these churches are multiplying their former offerings to missions and greatly increas- ing their memberships. Also one pastor informed us that the former tendency to looseness of teaching and practice is being corrected by the more clearly rec- ognized standards of Northern Baptists.
The month of July has been a very busy one and while the weather has been hot, dry and dusty, the days have slipped by quickly.
The harvest of our garden has been effected materially by the dry weather only one rain in three weeks. We regret this very much, fctit it awakens our sym- pathies for friends in Montana and other western states where for three years they have seen the destruction of all their crops because of drought.
As time passes we are seeing more of the effects of war and the ravages of in- fluenza. Never in our experience have we had to turn away so many seeking ad- mittance as now. At the present writing seventy-five children are in the Home and when we are obliged to turn people away their extremities are such that they are almost cross at refusal.
Among those received into the Home this month are two little Slovak children who can understand few words of Eng- lish and speak none at all. It would be hard to tell who felt the situation most keenly when the children were left; those in charge who could offer no word of condolance or comfort that could be un- derstood, or the two little children who were truly strangers in a strange land and who clung to each other crying piti- fully and conversing in broken tones in their own language.
The father of these children is a Luth- eran and after beating the mother terribly because she joined the Baptist church, de- serted his wife and three small children. His whereabouts is unknown.
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Department of Sunday School and Young People s Work
Louis H. Koehler, 2006 E.Jackson St., Bloomington, Director
DAILY VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS
The Baptists in Chicago hold the rec- ord as far as number of Daily Vacation Bib-e Schools within a metropolitan cen- ter is concerned. There are forty schools in and near Chicago. There are over six thousand boys and girls enrolled and nearly five hundred teachers, most of whom are volunteers. Of these schools six are among the Bohemians, two among the Hungarian, six among the colored and one each among the Slovaks, Poles, Italians and Germans. Aiken Institute still holds the world's record as the largest school with an enrollment to date of 977, the largest numtoer of these chil- dren are Italians. This year schools have been tried out in high class resi- dental neighborhoods such as Normal Park, Rogers' Park and LaGrange. In every case the school has been a con- spicuous success and becomes a regular feature of the program of those churches.
Religious education is being taken seri- ously by our Baptist leaders. What bet- ter things can be done than to use the cool church buildings each morning for five weeks during the early weeks of the vacation period. As much Bible can be taught as in six months of an average Sunday school. In fact churches which have conducted schools would be just as quick to shut up their Sunday schools for six months as not to have a vacation school.
You may say, as many churches have said, "Yes, Vacation Bible Schools are all right for some neighborhoods, but our children do not need it." Now as a
matter of fact there is not a single Bap- tist church but what could not, with great profit to itself, have a vacation school next year. The children are all around the church during the summer. They love a Daily Vacation Bible School and will attend. We know this to be a fact for we have tried out schools in all kinds of neighborhoods.
A Daily Vacation School is a good thing for the boys and girls. After a few days of vacation they long for some- thing to do. They learn large portions of Scripture by memory, they commit to memory about ten great songs each year. They have daily habit talks, drills in music and a Bible lesson in story form. They learn to make all kinds of craft things under Christian leadership. This past summer more than a hundred differ- ent articles have been made in our school.
A Daily Vacation Bible School is a good thing for the community. The children play, study and work under Christian supervision. Each day there is a patriotic service which will help to niake better citizens. Bad habits are cor- rected and good habits formed through the daily habit talks. Too much cannot be done for the children of a community.
A Daily Vacation Bible School is a good thing for the homes. The testi- mony of many parents is that the chil- dren are far better in the home after going to the vacation school. Mothers do not know what to do with their chil- dren during the busy mornings. They send them to vacation school.
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Woman s Baptist Missionary Society of Illinois
MKS. \V. P TOPPING, Pres.
Mrs. Martha V. Hjgnian, Editor Morgan, Park
El^i
Mis. H. W. Tate, Treasurer 2S31 Hartzell Ave., Evanston
The program for the state meeting to <be held in Jerseyville, Oct. 21, is being arranged and gives promise of being one f the very best. We are counting on a large attendance from the central and h wer part of the state.
We feel sure that every woman who a-<-ends will feel that she has been well paid for the time and effort required to make it possible for her to go. We wish to strongly urge all who attend their as- sociation meeting to see that the state meeting is brought to the attention of all The women and arrange to send dele- gates from the association.
There will be a morning and afternoon session, closing with a banquet at 5:00 p. m. All who have attended the yearly banquet know* what it would mean to miss one. Wednesday afternoon the women have an hour before the Conven- tion, when two splendid addresses will be given.
Then in the early morning of each day a short time will be given to the study books for the year. This will be a fine preparation for the mission classes which we hope each circle will hold dur- ing the winter. Think about it and plan to attend. With the first thought, Octo- ber may seem to be so far away that the a'bove is useless, but not so, each day as it passes is so full of opportunities and work which must be done that the weeks Avill soon be gone.
It has become a trite saying that our viewpoint on many subjects has changed in the last few years, but in no way is this more noticeable than in regard to our responsibility to the foreigner who has come to America to make a home.
We have allowed him to live his life and cared little whether he became as- similated with the American people far- ther than that he did not greatly disturb our social system. We -gave little thought as to the manner, or as to how much of our American life he imbibed. Just thought that in some way he would learn without any effort on our part and be- come a good American citizen. In every town or city, there are a few or many who have no right conception of the American spirit. They cannot read or speak the language. Whatever they "pick up" from the streets is translated through the spirit and language into which they were torn, and as a result they have small conception of true American life or prin- ciple.
Christian Americanization has become prominent in all missionary and benefi- cent organizations. The Woman's Home Mission Society has organized a depart- ment, whose methods of work it wishes to introduce into all women's circles, in an effort not only to Christianize but Americanize all people in this country. Write to the society for particulars. All can help.
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BAPTISTS TO THE FRONT
With the Baptists of the north and south planning the raising of one hundred seventy-five milHons of dollars for benefi- cence in the next five years and with the new General Board of Promotion and its reorganization of the business of the Northern Baptist Convention, the eyes of all the denominations are being fixed on the Baptists of America. It may be called Baptist Day in which we live. That is — it may be so if we live up to our big ideals and carry out our far-reaching plans .
Illinois is one of the big factors in any plans which Northern Baptists are to take up. Dr. J. Y. Aitchison who went from Illinois to the secretaryship of the Foreign Society in Boston three years ago, has been chosen executive secretary of the new General Board of Promotion, and it was Illinois which was chosen as the experimental laboratory during the past year to try out the possibility of securing really big gifts from ordmary churches during the coming five years. It was an Illinois church in a town of 1700 which su'bscribed $51,000, payable in five years.
The practical and important first step of Illinois Baptists in the great Hundred Million Campaign is for the churches to raise their apportionments. The state apportionment committee has already dis- tributed the full amount asked of them on apportionment, and the churches will soon receive their staitements of the amounts assigned to them. Rev. B. E. Allen, Secretary of that committee, does an immense amount of valuable work in preparing and sending out these appor- tionments. There will be an increase throughout the country averaging eigh- teen or twenty percent, though it may vary somewhat in individual cases.
The churches are urged most earnestly to do these things :
( 1 ) Send in all the missionary money on hand quarterly, or monthly, if pos- sible.
(2) // possible, send in a full quarter of the apportionment by the end of each quarter, but do not fail to send what is on hand.
(3 ) Do not wait to get your exact ap- portionment. Come as near as you can the first quarter and straighten it out later.
(4) Send all money on apportionments to the Secretary of the Board of Baptist Beneficence, Rev. A. S. Carman, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
Camp Knox in Kentucky, was started last September. It is intended to be a West Point for artillery training. The Government has secured a tract of land seven miles along the Ohio river and eight miles back into the country. This is in- tended to be a permanent encampment for artillery training. The son-in-law of the Editor of the Bulletin has entire over- sight of this construction work subject to the General of the army in charge. He is managing the work of 7,000 men and 1,600 horses and mules. The encamp- ment is intended to care for 4,000 men now and 60,000 in the future.
Rev. H. F. Holbrook has been pastor of the Orion church one year. That church has put its meeting house in first class condition and has a fine pipe organ. They also have a good parsonage. They have a strong country membership among thrifty farmers. Both the Alpha and Orion pastors gave their undivided in- fluence for the Victory Campaign drive and to help raise the $40,000 now to fin- ish the $6,000,000.
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This is Shurtleff College Endowment Year
One-half Million Dollars is being asked from the Baptists of Illi- nois for increased endowment for their college.
Our fathers gave to Shurtlefif College in those pioneer years and built well. Will this generation carry on their work?
Illinois Baptists should not forget that upon two occasions, the Illi- nois Baptist State Convention has called upon the Trustees of Shurtleff to launch a financial campaign. That campaign is now on and $135,000 has already been subscribed.
Shurtleff Has Right of Way
It takes more than buildings, classrooms, libraries and professors to inake a college. There must be students. What have you done toward encouraging Baptist boys and girls to come to Shurtleff for their edu- cation and that "atmosphere and spirit" characteristic of the school?
PRESIDENT JAMES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS SAYS:
"As the head, for many years, of large technical schools, and not ex- cluding the medical, I would prefer to take a young man after four years in a small Christian college without any technical training than to take him after an equal time in preparatory technical work."
Catalogue and literature cheerfully sent. Myron W. Haynes, George Milton Potter,
Endoivment Secretary President
ALTON, ILLINOIS
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NORMAL, ILLINOIS, SEPTEMBER 1919
NO. 5
Twenty-one Years
This month of September closes twen- ty-one years in which the Editor of the Bulletin has served as Superintendent of Missions in the state of Illinois. These twenty-one years have been a period of the greatest growth and most radical changes in the history of the denomina- tion. During that time a section of the denomination in southern Illinois, organ- ized what they call a State Association, and united with the Southern Baptist Convention. This was not because of opposition to our State Convention work, but it was started when the Home Mis- sion Society took the first steps to have an understanding with the Free Baptists in Missions, so as not to overlap and waste funds. It was proposed to set the Illinois Baptist State Convention in op- position to this movement of the Home Mission Society that started the rupture in southern Illinois.
Since that time the Baptists and Free 1 baptists, and Separate Baptists and Gen- eral Baptists in Illinois and the whole territory of the Northern Baptist Con- vention, have practically come together. During this period we have built and equipped a plant at the State Unity cost- ing nearly $40,000 and established a first class university church, with an efficient pastor. We have organized a strong As-
sociation in southern Illinois extending to the Ohio Rivej- with thirty-nine churches. Our Illinois Baptist State Convention is raising more than four times as much for State Missions as the whole denomination did twenty-one years ago. We have organized and built up two strong Children's Homes, one at ^laywood, and one at Irvington.
During that twenty-one years the de- nomination has built up a fine Old Peo- ple's Home at May wood. The women have built their fine new Women's Train- ing School Building in Chicago, and the University of Chicago has grown from a new school to one of the greatest uni- versities in the world. Francis Shimer School and Shurtleff College have made decided growth and development along all lines, and the Northern Baptist The- ological Seminary has been established. The denomination in the state has grown from 111,000 members to 170,000. Rev. Johnston Myers, D.D., pastor of Imman- ual Church, Chicago; Rev. M. P. Boyn- ton, D.D., pastor Woodlawn Church, Chicago, and Rev. M. W. Twing, D.D., pastor First Baptist Church, Alton, are the only pastors, so far as known who liave continued as pastor during that period.
Thirteen years ago all the debts of the
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convention were i)ai(l off. It had been in debt for nine years. Since that time the convention has paid up all its ob- Hgations each year, and if all the churches will come up with their full apportion- ments this year before October first, the convention can come out free from deibt this year. Let this twenty-first year be the best of this administration and it will be if all the pastors and churches will make a vigorous financial effort this month.
During the past twenty-one years, a considerable number of churches have gone out of existence ; in most cases this has taken place, not of necessity, but because of discouragement and lack of willingness to give time and means for the advancement of the work. Many new churches have been established, and some of them developed into strong churches. Some weak churches have been revived and have developed into efficient churches. The missionary work in the city of Chicago has grown several times what it was at the beginning of the period, and is now one of the most thor- ough and efficient city mission organiza- tions in the whole country.
PERSONAIj
A short time before Dr. Krumreig left Danville for Denver, he was called by a church in Illinois at a very encour- aging salary to become their pastor and lead them in the building of a new meet- ing house. He would have been glad to have remained in Illinois, but was under strong obligation to go west. He may come back to the state some time in the future.
Rev. A. W. Judd, who has been pastor several years at New Berlin, and has greatly built up the work there, writes
as follows: "I am glad to report to yoa that this church has shown its apprecia- tion to the pastor in a most wholesome way. A few of the men of means in the church decided that the pastor was not properly su]>ported, and so raised the sal- ary $300 per year to begin first of last April."
Rev. E. K. Masterson who has been elected Professor of Physical Training in Shurtleff College recently returned from a trip to California. He bought a new automobile in June and he and his wife and daughter and two other persons drove across the southern part of the country to California and back by way of Salt Lake City and Denver in about two months. They had a fine trip and when he returned his car was almost as good as when he started.
King Alexander of Greece, recently conferred upon Brother Masterson the decoration of the Order of the Redeemer for Christian service rendered in the Greek army during the past year. This consists of a parchment signed by the King, and a gold medal.
The Superintendent spent a few hours Saturday afternoon, August second, in planning with the pastor and official members of the University Church in Champaign. He spent about two hours with four young teachers in the univer- sity who are intensely interested in the church. Satisfactory arrangements seem to have been made by which we can con- tinue the work of Pastor Bryant on that important field. The past four and one- half years have been difficult on account of the war and especially the past year. Everything looks helpful now for the future, and we anticipate very much pro- gress during the coming year.
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Published monthly in the Interest of the Illinois Baptist State Convention.
Subscription price, 25c a year; clubs of 10, 20c; clubs of 20 or more, 15c.
E. P. BRAND, Editor Superintendent of Missions,
201 North School Street, Normal, Illinois.
"Entered as second class matter, June 12,
1909, at the Postoffice at Normal,
Illinois, under the Act of
March 3, 1879."
•"pvHIS is the closing month of our JL State Convention year. No church will have raised its budget so long as anything is back on the State Convention Budget.
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OCTOBER first the State Convention books will close. Perhaps not one- fourth of the churches have yet made up their full apportionment for the Conven- tion. Let every pastor or ofBcer of de- linquent churches see to it that the full apportionment is made up before Octo- ber first.
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NOTICES have been sent to every pastor, or to the clerk in churches where there is no pastor, where churches have not made their full apportionment, stating the amount of the apportionment, the amount sent in since October, last, and the amount due. A considerable number of churches had not sent in a thing at last report, August 20th. Let the pastors and churches plan two things now. First, to raise the entire appor- tionment for the State Convention and second, to plan to attend the Convention at Jerseyville, October 20-23. Each con- tributing church is entitled to send one delegate and one additional from each
one hundred members or major fraction
thereof.
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DELEGATES should be appointed by a vote of the church, but they need not bring written credentials. They will Iiave an opportunity to sign the reg- ister as delegate or visitor. No one should sign as a delegate unless appoint- ed by his church as a delegate, or other- wise entitled to act as a delegate.
ALL Life Members can attend as delegates, and all members of the Executive Board. Each association is entitled to send one delegate and one ad- ditional delegate for each one thousand members or major fraction thereof. No one will be allowed to visit unless repre- sented as a delegate. Women's societies, B. Y. P. U.'s and Sunday Schools are not entitled to send delegates.
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AS we were not permitted to have a state meeting last year on account of influenza, let more plan to attend this year. This is the year of new things and large things in our denominational work. Come to the Convention and hear about them. Two years is a long time between opportunities of attending the Convention.
Shurtleff College has torn down the old gymnasium and is erecting a splen- did new building, using the material from the old building in erecting the new, one. This will be a great improvement to the college. The large dwelling house on the Cole property across the street from the campus will afiford much additional room for girls who wish to attend the school.
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MISSION AKIKS AM> MISSION A liV ('HIK( HES
Kcv. Ka} W. Harlicr of 'lanipico, writes an encouraging letter from that field, lie has succeeded in raising $500 for repairs, and the work will he started soon.
I'^vangelist h'rank .\l. iJunk held a tent meeting with the Riverside church in De- catur, assisting the pastor, Rev. Irving l""ox. The meetings were quite good, and a considerahle numher of people were convertc<l and united with the church. The work seems to he going well at Riverside, liefore the meetings closed, there came a heavy wind storm, almost a tornado, and almost completely de- stroyed the tent. The poles and side curtains are good, l)ut the entire top will have to be replaced before the tent can be used again.
Missionary H. F. Jones of Macomb, has acted as State Convention Missionary on the western side of the state for about ten years. A portion of that time he was Pastor at Large. He has closed his work as State Convention Mission- ary, and has accepted the pastorate of the Plea.sant Grove, and White's Grove churches in the Peoria Association.
Rev. Geo. H. Yule spent most of the month of July, and will devote a portion of the time in September in assisting Rev. L. T. Ketman in raising the Six Million Dollar fund. Illinois undertook to raise a special fund of Two Hundred Twenty-one Thousand Dollars, and lacked Forty Thousand of having the en- tire amount when the Convention met in Denver. The Illinois delegation voted to attempt to raise the Forty Thousand and most of it has been secured. It is not all subscribed yet, and Evangelist Yule is assisting in getting it.
T"he State Convention has a part in all
the Missionar\ work in Chicago. A con- siderable amount oi money has been paid from the State Convention treasurer to the treasurer of the Executive Counsel and the Superintendent of the State Con- vention co-operates with the Executive Counsel in carrying on the work in that city. The work has been aggressive and incouraging during the past year.
Our Missionary work in Southern Illi- nois has been very encouraging during the past year. Evangelist T. O. Mc- Minn. after the scourage of influenza had subsided in that part of the state, has done a fine work. The former Free Haptist Churches in Southern Illinois were never so successful and aggressive in their work as now. It is expected that much more will be done in that sec- tion in the coming year than in the past.
WOMAN'S DAY AT STATE CONVENTION Tuesday, October 21st
Illinois Baptist Women are invited most earnestly to begin now to plan to attend the State Convention which meets at Jerseyville October 20th to 23rd. Our Woman's Day is Tuesday, Octo'ber 21st. and will be held in the Presbyterian church. Opening session at 9:15 a. m.
In these reconstruction days the key- word "Building" seems most appropriate and the general thought has been ex- pressed by Nehemiah wdien he said "The people had a mind to work." The main topic will be "Specifications." Morning Hour
Some of the interesting topics will be ■'Specifications," "Building Fund/' "The .Architect's Plan," "Ten Minute Strikes,"' and "Building for the Future."
Our Associational Reading Contest Loving Cup will be presented to the win- ning Association, and a Children's Play
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demonstrating the Children's Crusade will close the session.
In the afternoon under the topic "The Framework", the content of our two Women's National Societies, will be pre- sented and a Union Missionary Pageant is being arranged which will bring out the important features of the two new study books for the next year.
At five o'clock comes our Mothers and Daughters' Banquet and the following toasts will be responded to : "The Con- structive Materials," "The Corner-stone." "The Pillars'' and "Our Arch Triumph- ant."
Woman's Hour, Wednesday After- noon. Address by Mrs. Clara D. Pink- ham, president Baptist Missionary Training School and we hope by Mrs. Helen Barrett Montgomery, president Woman's American Baptist Foreign Mis- sion Society.
Study Book Presentation. On Wed- nesday and Thursday at 8:30 a. m. and 1:15 p. m., the new Study Books, "A Crusade of Compassion" and "Ameri- canization" will be presented.
Mrs. W. P. Topping.
ERROR
Some time ago in our financial list in the Bulletin, we gave an item from the Walnut church in the Ottawa Associa- tion. We failed to place a star at the item. That church had made its full ap- portionment and fifty cents over and should have had a star.
It is some times a good thing for Bap- tists to read what others are doing. Our Methodist Brethren have undertaken big things in their Centennial Celebration, and they have succeeded in getting the money subscribed. The article below will be read with interest:
"The success of the Methodist Centen- ary Drive is one of the mountain peaks of Christian history. Their churches North and South united in a mammoth drive in every district of the country and raised well over $110,000,000. Of this $85,000,000 is for the Northern Metho- dists and $20,000,000 for the South. Upon analysis, it seems that they asked the average Methodist member to mul- tiply his present 'benevolent subscriptions to home and foreign missions by five and to continue that increase for five years.
Of course this campaign has been ac- companied by wonderful evidences of new faith and enthusiasm. Some churches have raised their whole church debt as soon as these five-year subscrip- tions were completed. Others have im- mediately raised their pastor's salaries when they saw how easily their funds were increased. The whole Methodist Church is alive and on tiptoe with cour- age and new purpose. This new budget enables it to reach out with broadening plans into every corner of its mission field."
A letter from Dr. S. Z. Batten, August 5th, says, "As you know the Social Serv- ice Commission presented a statement set- ting forth the principles of Social Re- construction, This, we believe, is one of the clearest statements issued by a Christian body. We wish to give it the widest possible publicity. Copies can be furnished by application to me at 1701 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa." Dr. Batten sends the Editor two copies of this document. There are ten and one- half pages of closely printed matter which has many helpful suggestions. Pastors will do well to write to Dr. Bat- ten for a few copies of this document.
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MARRIAGE
Mildred Brand, the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Hrand, was married to Mr. Lyndon Rutledge Wilson of Tucson, Ari- zona, August twentieth, by her father. After a few days in Chicago, they left for Tucson where they will make their future home.
PROGRAM
We are putting out the September number of the Bulletin too early to give th i complete program of the State Con- vention. We hope to issue the October number early enough for everybody to receive it some time before the Conven- tion meets and will put the program complete in that number. We do not yet have the program definitely arranged, but we have the promise of Dr. E. Y. Mul- lins of Louisville, Ky., for two addresses, Dr. Petty, one of the most eloquent men in New York for one address, and Dean Shailer Matthews for another ad- dress. The women hope to secure Mrs. Montgomery of New York, one of the most noted women in the denomination. We are almost sure of having Dr. J. H. Franklin of Boston, Mass., and Hugh A. Heath, D.D., of Massachusettes, and many of our Illinois pastors and laymen a 'I women. We have the assurance tl ,t the General Promotion Board will give us two stereopticon lectures during the early evenings of Wednesday and Thursday before the regular addresses are given. Those who attended the Northern Convention in Denver will re- member how exceedingly interesting those exercises were. The women have a great program for all day Tuesday. This Jerseyville meeting will be a great occasion for all the Baptists of Illinois. A rich program will be provided ; let large numbers plan to attend. Jersey-
ville will take good care of all who come. Begin now to plan to attend the meetings. We are meeting this year in one of the most critical periods of the world's history ; great things will be dis- cussed and planned this year.
The Superintendent had the privilege of visiting the first church of Danville, August third. Dr. Krumreig was packed up and almost ready to remove to Den- ver, Colo. There was a fair congrega- tion and good communion service. A large committee met after service and talked over securing a new pastor. They all seemed hopeful and courageous, and determined to locate a strong and efficient man. The Baptist cause is far stronger in Danville than it was when Dr. Krum- reig went there six years ago. He gave the hand of fellowship to one man and two women.
VACATION
The Editor took a ten days' vacation in August and visited his old home in West Virginia. He preached to a well filled house in his old home country church where he was converted and bap- tized, where he was licensed to preach and ordained and where he preached his first sermons. It was an enjoyable day, but having lived out of the community for thirty-seven years, things do not look natural. The hills seemed to be closer together and the valleys narrower. The rural churches in that section are not do- ing the vigorous work they did a half century ago. There are great possibil- ities, but it seems difficult to get efficient pastors for such fields ; and it is difficult to work the churches up to present day conditions and needs without able and ag- gressive pastors.
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PASTORAL. CHANGES
Word has just come to the office that the Erie church "has called a young man who has taken up the work beginning the first Sunday in August." We do not know who this young man is, but we hope they have made a fortunate selec- tion and that the work will be carried on successfully.
Rev. J. H. Bagwill writes that he will close his work at Taylorville, October first, and that his family will remove to Carbondale where his children can at- tend school. Brother Bagwill is willing to take another pastorate but cannot have his family with him at the present, or he will enter into Evangelistic work. He can be addressed at Taylorville until October first, and after that at Carbon- dale.
Rev. R. M. Webdell of Liberty, Mis- souri, has excepted a call to become pas- tor of the Greeneville church in the Al- ton Association. He began his pastorate there September first. Brother Webdell comes well recommended from Missouri.
A member of the Edgewood church in rhe Rock Island Association, writes as -'ollows, "the Edgewood church has c:alled to its pastorate, Rev. Mr. Jones of Ohio. Mr. Jones spent two Sundays with the church and captured everyone there. Here is a rather unusual thing. Our church has been able heretofore to pay $600-$700 depending upon the State Con- vention to help out on the salary. The church raises for Brother Jones $1560 and furnishes a parsonage which would easily rent for $35 a month."
On receipt of a letter July 28th from Rev. W. B. Morris, former Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. director in Illi- nois, we learn that he is going to leave Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The severe climate
is too cold in the winter for the health of either himself or his wife. The Win- chester church in the Morgan Scott As- sociation has extended him a unanimous call with a liberal support and he expects to become pastor there October first. We are delighted to have Brother Morris back in the state and to have him located in the Morgan Scott County Association.
Rev. H. B. Stevens who closed his work at Marengo, has accepted a call to the Rochelle church. He did a fine work at Rochelle just before he went to school in Rocliester. He closed his work at Marengo about two months ago, and received a hearty call to Rochelle. We believe he will be a great help to that field.
A member of the Princeton Church writes August 20th as follows: "I am glad to report that the church on Sun- day after Rev. Winfred L. Sharp vis- ited in the morning only, the church ex- tended a unanimous call and he accepted it at once and expects to commence serv- ice about August 23rd.'" Mr. Sharp supplied the church at Shenandoah, Iowa, during the absence of the pastor while in France. He did good work on that field, and the people speak very highly of him.
Rev. Albert H. Gage, Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. director for the Chica- go Association has been very busy this summer in conducting Daily Vacation Bible Schools. There are about forty such schools in the Chicago Association. He is inclined together with the help of Brother Ko€hler to introduce the work in other parts of the state. He will be at the State Convention at Jerse>-ville in October, and will talk about the Daily Vacation Bible School to those who want to know more about it.
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MONEY RKOKIVKD tX>R THE STATE CONVENTION FOR AUGUST
Only a few of the churches send the full apportionment at one time. When- ever a payment reported in The Bulletin completes the apportionment, it will be indicated by a (*) star. Aledo, Mrs. Geo. Mayhew, life
membership $ 5.00
*Antioch 14.00
*Arthur 24.42
Assumption, J. W. Patterson 4.00
-Bethany 47.00
Berwick 23.00
♦Bloomington 125.00
*Bourbon 26.00
Bulletin Ads 7.50
"Bushuell 16.00
Carbondale 10.00
Carrollton 30.00
Champaign First 15.93
Chicago First 13.66
Morgan Park 52.40
Covenant 50.00
Chrisman 1.84
*Clyde 3.78
Danville First 35.00
Decatur First 60.00
Downers Grove 11.73
Educational Commission 75.00
Elgin First 84.40
*Freeport 5.40
♦Greenville 1.96
*Hillsboro 5.92
Interest 33.00
Kewanee 11.26
Lexington 3.36
Lincoln 9.00
*Macomb : 30.00
Mahomet 8.56
Marengo 12.78
Mattoon Central 6.93
Morrison • 5.25
Mt. Vernon First 72.00
Oak Park First 115.90
Ottawa First 30.00
Percy .89
Quincy Central 100.00
*Rock Island First 66.00
Swygert - 2.26
Waverly 6.41
'White's Grove 8.70
*Wood River 9.63
Total $1,280.87
The Peoria Association will be lield this year September 17-19 at Kewanee instead of at Bradford, the place planned for last year. Bradford is now pastor- less and it seemed best to change the place of meeting.
An interesting book entitled "Ministers of Mercy," written by Rev. James H. Franklin of Boston, Massachusettes, has recently been published. It is "Dedicated to Many Ministers of Mercy, who, in the first century of Medical Missions, went even to the uttermost parts of the earth to serve suffering humanity in the name and spirit of the Great Physician."
A brief sketch of ten Medical Mission- aries is given in this book. It is copy- righted by the Missionary Educational Movement of the United States and Can- ada, New York.
CHURCHES
The Divernon Church under the pas- toral care of Rev. H. C. Leland, Ph.D., is making fine progress. As a result of a Union Meeting recently held in the city, a large number were baptized into the fellowship of the First Baptist church. The prayer meetings are large. The of- ficers of the church had a meeting Sun- day night, August 17th. and unanimously sent a committee to the pastor to inform him that he must not think of leaving the church. The people pledged them- selves to give the pastor much co-opera- tion to carry on the work at that place. Ever} indication is that things are for a large work in the development of the Divernon church.
A member of the Toulon church writes, "so far we like Rev. Mr. Pierce and wife very much. He seems to be working for efficiency and pushing along all departments."
Rev. J. H. Martin who recently became pastor at Belleville, writes, "We are now on the field at Belleville. Had a fine service last Sunday, August 3rd, and the attendance at Sunday School was 133, with a good crowd at the church service. They have the parsonage looking ver\-
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nice. Have put about $600 in the way of repairs, and will install a new fur- nace for the parsonag^e between now and fall, which will cost $400, making a total of $1,000 repairs on parsonage. They put $100 repairs on the Sunday School room."
Rev. G. A. Sheets, pastor of the First Baptist Church, Rockford, writes, "You might be interested to know that the First Baptist Church in Rockford let the contract for the new building last month, and that the work is now well under way. When com,pleted it will give an excellent modern working plant."
Rev. W. H. Parker, pastor of the An- tioch church in the Rock Island Associa- tion writes on July 29th, "I offered my resignation a week ago last Sunday and on last Sunday the church rejected same and raised the salary $200 instead. To receive the kindly expression of good will from a loyal people was an occasion never to be forgotten, and we feel set- tled for some time to come."
PASTORAI/ CHANGES
Rev. Edward Benden who has been a very successful pastor at Pontiac, had an attack of influenza last winter and has not been able to preach since. His church gave him a vacation during the entire summer and he has spent the sum- mer in the south, hoping to resume his work September first, but his health is in such condition that he is compelled to give up the ministry entirely for a while. The church at Pontiac has finally ac- cepted his resignation.
OORREOnON
The clerk of the Quincy Association writes, "That Association will meet at Hull, September 23-24 instead of Sep- temtier 22-23 as stated in the annual."
Rev. J. FI. Hughes of Mexico, spent his vacation during the month of August with the Amboy church where he had such a successful pastorate a few years ago. While he was there one young man was converted and baptized. Brother Flughes is doing fine work for the church in Mexico.
ERROR
In the August Bulletin an error was made in reporting the finances of the Corodve church. Thirty dollars was re- ported and it should have been $50.00 received from that church.
ASSOCIATION
The Green Jersey County Association met with the Martins Prairie church, seven miles east of Roodhouse, August 26-28. The Martins Prairie church is a strong country church with a modern meeting house. The attendance was large. The house was parctically full all the time and in the night sessions it was crowded. The church gave entirely free entertainment and supplied the peo- ple with an abundance of food for dinner and supper in the basement of the church. The meetings were enthusiastic and en- couraging and things seem hopeful for the future. However, this has been a year of great dearth in evangelsitic ef- fort. Only about 16 or 18 baptisms were reported by the whole association.
QUARTERLY MEETINGS
The churches of the Southern Illinois Assocaition held two quarterly meetings Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 29-31. One was held at Marion, the for- mer Free Baptist church which had been so badly run down. It has been great- ly revived. The meeting house has been put in thorough repair and there have
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been about 73 editions to the church dur- ing the past year. Rev. J. W. McKin- ney, the popidar county school superin- tendent, is the pastor there. He is doing a great work. .\t this quarterly meeting the house was well filled in the day time and crowded at night. Dr. A. S. Car- man and the superintendent of missions were present and gave several addresses and sermons besides the splendid and ef- licient work of the pastors of that asso- ciation.
Another quarterly meeting was held at Christopher. This former Free Bap- tist church has secured a splendid lot and built a splendid meeting house now in that place and the basement is sufficient- ly finished to use for the quarterly meet- ing. This is a new church organization and is located in a part of Christopher where there is no other church among about three thousand people and they are nearly all Americans on that side of the railroad tracks. This interest is build- ing up quite rapidly and there is great o))portunity for that Baptist church. Rev. (.J. H. Blythe of Tamaroa is the pastor. The first Baptist church has a good meet- ing house and parsonage on the other side of town. This quarterly meeting was well attended and a very deep in- terest was shown.
size of his church organization. On ac- count of high prices that work is delayed for the present.
The first church of Benton has not yet recovered from the vacation season, and vet on the last Sunday of August, there •tffcre 192 at Sunday School and a good congregation at the preaching service. Rev. J. L. Meads, the pastor, and the Methodist pastor have been carrying on the meetings in a large tent during the month of August. Brother Meads is an untiring worker, and is very anxious to build a meeting house that will be in keeping with the growing city and the
The 250th anniversary of the Tilehouse street Baptist church, Ilitchen, England, lias just been celebrated by a remarkable series of meetings. This church has an In- teresting connection with John Bunyan. in the fact that its first pastor, Rev. John Wil- son, was a member of Bunyan's church at Bedford, and went to Hitchin on the strength of a letter of recommendation written by Bunyan. During its entire his- tory the church has had only thirteen pas- tors, the service of the first four covering a period of more than 160 years.
The English Baptists have closed a great year. They raised for foreign missions 1660,000, which is $100,000 more than last year, and the largest sum in the historj of the denomination. At their recent annual meeting Rev. J. H. Shakespeare was cate- chised with regard to his stand in his book The Church at the Cross-Roads. He insisted that he did not advocate reordlna- tion and begged that the Baptists "should not slam the door in the faces of men who were holding out their hands in an appeal to unite with them in the effort to save England and the world." It does not ap- pear just how church union will have Eng- land and the world.
Greater progress has been made in Pales- tine during the few months of British con- trol than was made under the Turkish rule in generations. One forward step is the founding of an animal hospital and the bringing in of veterinary surgeons, looking to the breeding and cai'e of cattle of good strains. Lack of such hospitals and sur- geons has kept the land poor in milk and beef. Another advance is the building of an immense sea wall at Jaffa, with storage warehouses, so that goods may be handled at wholesale, and merchants may have new and enlarged facilities for trade. The new wall is to have a fountain in it commemo- rating British ascendency and the end of the Turkish dominion.
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MEN KIUjED in the WORLD WAR
The most recent report of casualties in the late war is as follows:
Best information obtainable by the gen- eral staff places the total battle deaths for all belligerents at 7,450,200, divided as fol- lows:
Russia —.1,700,000
Germany 1,600,000
France 1,385,300
Great Britain 900,000
Austria 800,000
Italy 330,000
Turkey 250,000
Serbia-Montenegro 125,000
Belgium 102,000
Rumania 100,000
Bulgaria 100,000
U.iited States 48,900
Greece 7,000
Portugal 2,000
American Participation
American participation is summarized in
the report in the following table:
Total armed forces, in- cluding army, navy, ma- rine corps 4,800,000
Total men in the army 4,000,000
Men who went overseas 2,086,000
Men who fought in Prance 1,390,000
Tons of supplies shipped
from America to France 7,500,000
Total registered in draft.... 24,234,021
Total draft inductions 2,810,296
Cost of war to April 30,
1919 $21,850,000,000
Battles fought by Ameri- can troops 13
Days of battle 200
Days of duration of Meuse-
Argonne battle 47
American battle deaths in
war 50,000
/ mericans wounded in war 236,000 merican deaths from dis- ease 56,991
'■ otal deaths in the army.... 112,422
OLEVIBING THE BIG HLLL
We may look upon our apportionment task as a hill to climb steadily through the twelve months and the fifty-two weeks of the year. Each year we have been taking a little higher hill than be- fore. We could never take it in a single jtmip, but our method of weekly giving provides for a constamt climb from April 1 to March 31. How high is the Illinois Baptist hill this year, and how far up have we gone in the first quarter?
It is a goodly hill we have chosen for the year 1919-1920. Our aggregate for all objects, state and national, as adopted by our State Apportionment Committee, is $214,910, and the amounts to be added locally for city and associational mis- sions bring the peak up close to the al- titude of a quarter of a million dollars. The distribution to the churches has gone out at length, involving an average increase of twenty percent on the ap- portionments of last year. With them has gone out to each church a splendid ringing letter from the chairman. Dr. M. W. Twing, and the secretary. Rev. B. E. Allen, of the Apportionment Committee. It should be read aloud to each church.
At the office of the Board of Benefi- cence reports are sent out to each society on the twentieth of the month. The re- port for July 20 forms a plateau from which we may look back upon the jour- ney thus far made, for the period covers practically the giving of the first quarter. The total amount received on apportion- ments is $15,865.31 as against $12,400.59 for the same period last year. But of this amount, by agreement between the national societies and the leaders of the Victory Campaign, $2,382.49 is applied as belated gifts on last year's apportion- ments. This helps the record of last year, but leaves a comparatively small gain for this year so far. The finishing of the Six Million Fund and the neces- sary delay in the sending out of the new apportionments have hindered our climb. As always and in all of the states the first quarter sees us only started. The big climb is l:)efore us. Let Illinois aim at half of its apportionment at the end of si.x months and its full apportionment for State Convention by October 1. — A. S. Carman.
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HUDRLSON BAPTIST ORPHANAGE
liev. N. T. Hafer, Supt. Mrs. N. T. Hafer, Matron
CENTRAL BAPTIST CHILDREN'S HOM£
MAYWOOD, ILAilNOIS Kev. D. H, MacGilliTTay, Supt. Mrs. D. H. MacGilllvraj, Matron
Following the excessive rains of the spring came the almost unprecedented drouth of July and August. Some silos were filled in August because the corn, though immature, was getting too dry to have better prospects. Our farm in- terests share the prospects of our neigh- Ix^rs.
Tliere has been a large increase in the number of children in the Home, espe- cially since the first of August. We are about up to present capacity, but expect to greatly increase that capacity when improvements have been completed. Evi- dently the rumor of our improvements and proposed better equipment is leading to this increase of applications. Pastors are writing about the care of their de- pendent families and some inquiries have come from public officials. We rejoice to have a share in meeting the needs of our fellowmen but we must go slowly. We are still too much torn up with ad- vance work to greatly increase our fam- ily. Our nursery department recently organized is already out-growing its quar- ters and we have ordered new beds more adapted to the work. We have called for consultation with officers of the Board as to further improvement plans.
The Superintendent is pushing the campaign for improvement funds and meeting with good response. At present ('Aug. 22)) he is in the Central Illinois Association. This Association is usu- ally backward in missionary offerings, but is making a better record for all ob- jects this year, and is responding finely to the orphanage proposition.
Our new letter from the Home goes early to the Editor this month. The month has been uneventful, yet we are very glad for the opportunity of speak- ing to our many friends through the columns of the Illinois Bulletin.
The beginning of school is near at hand and we hope cooler days will greet our boys and girls who are expected to get into the harness for another year's work.
Our helpers are back at work again after vacations well earned, and togeth- er with the management are planning for the work of the coming months.
Several cases of whooping cough are well under way through the generosity of one little lad who went for a vacation with friends and returned with a well developed case. We sincerely hope oth- ers who are out may not do likewise.
Through the kindness of Mr. H. S. Merrill and other big brothers from Au- stin Baptist Church, a pleasant evening was spent by the entire family (except those in detention) auto riding on Chi- cago's splendid boulevards. Much con- cern was evident on the part of little Anna spoken of in our last letter, as she was taking her first automobile ride.
The plans and specifications for some improvements spoken of in a former let- ter are now in the hands of a contractor and we hope ere the snow flies the ful- fillment of the plans may be realized. This means more hard work for the Su- perintendent to raise the needed fund of $3,500 for the completion of this needed improvement.
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Department of Sunday School and Young People's Work
Louis H. Koehler, 202 N. School St., Normal, Director
AN ASSOCIATIOX PROGRAM OF RELI- GIOUS EDUCATIOX
The action of the denomination taken at Denver in approving a plan to raise $100,000,000 in live years and enough trained workers and leaders at home and abroad to make effective this vast outlay of money, calls for a response on the part of the individual, local church. Associa- tion, and State Convention. This ar- ticle deals with its application to the As- sociation.
Many of the Associations have not been organized and energized for effec- tive work the year round and two inter- esting descriptions in recent numbers of one of our denominational papers tell a story of great possibilities. In too many instances the Associations have been an- nual gatherings only, very helpful in that respect, but failing to function with pow- er the year round. If, however, we are to have a trained body of leaders to make our great program effective, then we must not only have a Northern Baptist Convention with its newly organized Promotion Board and State Conventions likewise organized^ but Associations that because they are nearer the local churches and know the peculiar needs and capa- bilities can act as inspiring and dynamic organizations in this smaller field.
Our department then is very much in- terested as it attempts to help the denom- ination make a tremendous spiritual im- pact upon the world, in securing in each Association a department of religious education. What we suggest is a com- mission of five, with both a chairman to
call committee meetings and preside and also an executive secretary to put across the action taken by the cominission. The work of the commission would include visitation and strengthening the weaker schools and societies, inspiring all to at- tempt attainment of the standards, to prepare and conduct institutes and rallies, and to push the Summer Assembly and State and International Conventions.
This commission should be financed bv the Association and all printing and post- age bills, traveling expenses, etc., should be provided for in the Association's bud- get. Through this commission the state director and the elementary director could reach and assist where most needed. This organization would be the necessary link that, would bind the local church workers to the more important state conventions and assemblies where the leaders could receive the needed train- ing. During this past summer the Bloomfield Association B. Y. P. U. has demonstrated that given a leader with vision, a large delegation could be se- cured for even an international conven- tion.
This commission would take over the work now done by the committees on school and society work and because practically all of our society workers are in our schools, could put over a more helpful and significant program of activ- ities.
Members of the state department are hoping that many Associations will take action relative to this matter at their com- ing gatherings.
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Woman's Baptist Missionary Society of Illinois
MRS. W. P TOPPING, Pres. Elfin Mrs. Martha V. Higman, Editor Mrs. H. W. Tate, Treasurer
Morgan, Park 2331 Hartzell Ave., Evanston
A splendid program has been arranged for the annual meeting to be held Oct. 21st in Jerseyville. Each reader of the r)ulletin and all others who can attend will be well repaid by arranging to go and stay for the meetings of the State Convention.
Those who do not reach Jerseyville until Tuesday should go direct to the Presbyterian church, on South Street, that they may not lose any more of the meeting than is necessary.
Bring pencils, notebooks, questions, suggestions, prayer, enthusiasm and all your friends.
Mrs. L. Vinnedge, Foreign State Sec- retary reports that the Woman's Mis- sion Society of the 'Aurora Association at their recent meeting voted to support two scholarships at the Baptist Training School, and to take up the "White Cross Work" and help outfit with necessary supplies a hospital in Assam, where now no Christian hospital exists to which women and girls can go for treatment. This is a noble and worthy undertaking, and is recommended to other Associa- tions. The war called into active service many splendid women who are willing to continue serving mankind as they did during the Red Cross work for the sol- diers. The need is always great and the supplies are inadequate. This will hold the interest of many and help to conserve the new forces for other interests.
The Foreign State Secretary is look-
ing forward to seeing every associational secretary at the annual meeting and hold- ing a conference with them. Plan to be present.
It is with much sorrow that we make note of the passing of Miss Elizabeth Church. She has been identified with the W. A. B. F. M. Society almost from its beginning, always serving in some of^cial capacity. At the time of her death she was Foreign VicePresident of the Central District. Doubtless there are very few women now living who have as wide an acquaintance with those on the foreign field, or who correspond with so many girls who have gone out from the society. She seldom, if ever, missed an annual meeting of the society or meetings of auxiliary organizations which it was possible for her to attend. Her co-operation ability and Christian character will be missed by all who knew her.
The Daily News, of Chicago, in a long editorial on the recent race riots, says: "There are more than 10,000,000 negroes in the United States. Their desire for jus- tice surely is not to be crushed or vindi- cated by armed mobs or by lone men dying under torture. The best thought of the Nation must be brought to bear upon the problem. Every sniper's bullet, every knife-trust, every thrown brick contributed tc the race war makes the matter worse than it was before. Are not the people of America capable of devising and apply- ing a real solution? From Chicago's ter- rible outbreak of race hatred must come justice and applied wisdom if the Nation i?, to atone for this disgrace."
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The Baptist Old People's Home
Majrwood, Illinois
Most of our home family are quite well and comfortable this summer. ]\Irs. Prindie had a serious accident in fractur- ing her hip and as she is passed 80 years old, the prospects for a speed}- recovery are not very favorable.
She is obliged to have a special nurse. Two others require much care and our resident nurses" strength is taxed to the utmost. Special contributions to the Nurses' Fund are needed.
We still have quite a number of jars and jelly glasses which will be sent to any church that will try to fill them with fruit or vegetables for the Home. One old lady 84 years old, soon 85 — a Baptist for 70 years, writes, "I am all alone and not aitle to do much. I think it is about time for me to retire, have you room for me in the Home?"
What ought we to say?
What must we say? XO ROOM!
Our Building Fund should be in- creased so we can erect the much needed addition and be able to take such people ts these, several of whom are on our waiting list. Looking at it in this light. are "we doing all we can ?
During the hot weather make some- thing for our Bazaar which will occur early in December. And please remem- ber when making out your budgets that the Old People's Home is in the State Budget, and send contributions promptly for the current expense of the Home.
Help meet the high cost of living — we must have the necessities.
PAUL'S PLAN OP CHURCH FINANCE
Periodic — "Upon the first day of the week — Worshipful, Habitual, Prayerful, Cheerful.
Personal — Let each one of you — Each Man, Each Woman, Each Boy, Each Girl.
Provident — Lay by him in store — Fore- handed, Deliberate, Thoughtful, lutelli- gent.
Pi-oportionate — As he may prosper — Generous, Careful, Responsible, Faithful.
Preventive — That no collections be made when I come" — No Deficit, No Worry, No Loan Interest, No Retrenchment.
(I Cor. XVI: 2) — (From Men and Mis- sions.)
There are said to be 1,000,000 "tithers" in Methodism here in the North. Tithing among Northern Baptists would easily raise the projected $100,000,000 during the next five years. It is a habit that all good Christians should cultivate. There never lived a "tither" whose giving was not a genuine pleasure, and "tithers" are far and away our most geenrous givers.
Rev. G. W. Wright has been pastor of the Alpha church about one and one-half years. This is quite a strong church with very good property and is doing quite good work. The only other church in the place is the Methodist church with part time service.
"Dr. Wm. H. Maine of the First Bap^ tist Church of Chicago, has accepted a call to return to the pastorate of the Memorial church of Philadelphia. Dr. Maine came to the First Baptist church three years ago from the ^Memorial church. He has done splendid work in Chicago, and helped the church through the greatest transition period of its his- tory. He will begin his work in Phila- delphia October first."
Mr. De Valera's effort to stir up bad blood between the United States and Great Britain and the United States and Japan will not make friends for Ireland in our country. This gentleman ought to be taught to attend to his own busi- ness.
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This is Shurtleff CoOege Endowment Year
One-half Million Dollars is being asked from the Baptists of IlK- nois for increased endowment for their college.
Our fathers gave to Shurtleff College in those pioneer years aad built well. Will this generation carry on their work?
Illinois Baptists should not forget that upon two occasions, the Illi- nois Baptist State Convention has called upon the Trustees of Shurtteff to launch a financial campaign. That campaign is now on and $135,000 has already been subscribed.
Shurtleff Has Right of Way
It takes more than buildings, classrooms, libraries and professors to make a college. There must be students. What have you done toward I encouraging Baptist boys and girls to come to Shurtleff for their edi»-
I cation and that "atmosphere and spirit" characteristic of the school?
I PRESIDENT JAMES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILJilNOIS SAYS:
I "As the head, for many years, of large technical schools, and not ox-
i eluding the medical, I would prefer to take a young man after four yeems
I in a small Christian college without any technical training than to take him after an equal time in preparatory technical work." I Catalogue and literature cheerfully sent.
I Myron W. Haynes, George Milton Pottbr,
I Endowment Secretary President
I ALTON, ILLINOIS
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ILLINOIS BAPTIST BULLETIN
VOL. XL
NORMAL, ILLINOIS, OCTOBER 1919
NO. 6
Seventy-fifth Anniversary
The meeting of the Convention this year at Jerseyville will complete three- quarters of a century of the State Con- vention. The Convention did not hold its seventy-fourth anniversary on account of influenza. At another meeting more than thirty years ago, the Board an- nounced that it had no report, for noth- ing had been done, but nearly every year of these seventy-five the Convention has done active and aggressive work. We now have about 1,300 churches in the state. Probably if the Convention had not been in existence during these seven- ty-five years, we would not at this time have more than 800 churches. This sev- enty-five years' history of the State Con- vention does not mean that the denomina- tion in the state is only seventy-five years old. The first Baptist church was or- ganized in the state in 1796, one hun- dred and twenty-three years ago. The home in which that church first wor- shiped is still in good condition and the monument of James Lemen, its owner at that time, is erected on the farm near the house. The oldest living church in the state is Bethel, three miles from Col- linsville, 109 years old. It has a good old meeting house and a good new par- sonage. There were some general or- ganizations of the Baptists before the General Association, now State Conven-
tion, was organized, but they were only temporary.
This seventy-fifth Anniversary is, per- haps, the most important meeting in the histor}' of the denomination in the state. More great things are facing us than ever before and the world is in a con- dition to be saved or lost more rapidly than at any time within 1,500 years. Very much depends upon the attitude and work of the Illinois Baptist State Convention in saving this world or in letting it go to wreck and ruin. One of the things the Convention will have to face in Illi- nois is to share in the $100,000,000 drive, and not only Illinois' share, but as to what portion of that share shall be used within the state. This great drive in- cludes everything above the local ex- penses of the church. If five or six or seven millions are assigned to Illinois, how much of it or what portion of it shall be used by the State Convention? How much for philanthropic institutions ? How much for mission work in Chicago? How much for many other things? All these are great questions, and while the> cannot be completed in solution at Jer- seyville, they must be faced and some steps taken toward their solution.
Every reader of the Bulletin is re- ferred to the program which appears in full in this issue. It is a great program.
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Such speakers as Mullins, Montgomery, Mathews, Petty, Franklin, Heath and Williams, pastor of the largest Protestant chi'.rch in the world but one, and many others are on the program.
COME TO JERSEYVILLE OCTO- BER 20-23.
BA1*TIST FIGURES
A minister of a pedo baptist denomina- tion recently said to the editor, "How much has your denomination lost in mem- bership during the past year? Our church has lost more than 19,000 mem- bers more than it has gained." The edi- tor replied that he could not answer that question, that he did not think the Bap- tists had lost any, but he could not say how mucli they had gained. He went to his office and looked up the American Baptist year book of 1919, which came out a few months ago. This is a well gotten-up annual and its figures are quite reliable.
According to this year book, the white Baptist denomination of the North made a net gain last year of 38,721 members. The white Baptists of the South made a clear gain of 21,126 members. The Negro Baptists of the whole country made a clear gain of 20,514 members. All of the Baptists of the United States of America made a net gain of 88,361 members, and the Baptists of the whole world made a gain of 87,302 members. Those outside of this country suflfered a slight loss, but when we consider that all of last year, the time that these statistics were considered, was in the world war, with so many things taking the minds of the people away from evangelistic and church work, we ought to rejoice, take courage and thank God that our denomination did not decline, but in- creased more than 87,000 members. The
total Baptist population of the world is reported at this time to be 8,158,064. These live in the Grand Divisions of the earth as follows : North America, 7,244,530; South America, 19,320; Eu- rope, 621,392; Asia 214,971; Africa, 27,683 ; Australia, 30,168.
Illinois Promotion Board held its first meeting in Chicago Monday and Tues- day, September 15-16. Twenty of the twenty-two members were present. It organized by electing Dr. S. J. Skeving- ton, of Chicago, chairman; Dr. M. W. Twing of Alton, vice-chairman ; Mr. W. S. Davison of Minonk, secretary.
Reports from a meeting of the Na- tional Board of Promotion in New York were made by Mrs. MacLeish and Mrs. Eulette who had been present in the New York meeting. Supt. E. P. Brand brought before the Board in a general way the business to be considered. The Board voted not to make a special de- partment for Chicago, but to deal with the Chicago Association in the same man- ner as in other associations. The Board took special steps toward organizing an Associational Promotion Board for each Association, and hope through the Asso- ciation to get an efficient Promotional Board in each local church. Tlie recom- mendation is that the Associations should have board members from three to fifteen as the minimum and maximum. Of these one-third should be pastors, one- third women and one-third men. Great things are expected of these four plan- ning Boards, viz., the National, State, Associational and local church Planning Boards.
Jolin D. Rockefeller has recently giren $2,000,000 for the aged Ministere and Missionaries' Benefit Fund. That makes $4,750,000 from Rockefeller this year for the Baptists.
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E. P. BRAND, Editor Superintendent of Missions,
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OCTOBER is a good month to start a subscription for the Bulletin. It is the first month of the Convention year, and one can read the Bulletin for a whole- year at a cost of twenty-five cents, or if twenty subscriptions are secured they can be had for fifteen cents each per year.
LET the churches that desire evangel- istic work, and special meetings communicate with the Superintendent. He can recommend good evangelists, some of them State Convention men and some independent workers.
WE cannot put off what we are go- ing to do to save this world, for one or two or five years. The greatest need of the world now is for large num- bers of young men and women to give themselves to Ministerial or Missionary work. It will require some of these from six to nine years to make prepara- tion. This year hundreds of such young people should decide for such work. There is no other way in which many young people could be of so great serv- ice to humanity.
LOOK out for the blue cross on your paper. It indicates that your time is out, and you will not receive another paper until you renew your subscription.
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LET the prayer meeting in all the churches the week before the Con- vention meets, be for the State Meetings and the State Convention and all the missionaries and workers. We hope the Convention will be remembered in prayer by all the pastors on Sunday morning, the beginning of the Convention week.
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LET all the churches that need some help in reorganization, in getting ready to locate a pastor, or in making an every-member canvass communicate with the Superintendent. We now, or soon will have sufficient men to cover the state in that line of work.
SUNDAY MEETING
On Tuesday night, September 16th, the Editor had an opportunity to attend a part of one of Billy Sunday's meetings in Rock Island. The meetings are for the tri cities of Rock Island, Moline and Davenport. The tabernacle is built in Rock Island. It is a good looking building of brick and tile. It is conven- iently arranged and will seat about 7,000 people. On that Tuesday night every seat seemed to be taken and many people were standing at the outside of the doors and windows. After a while we got a seat five rows from the wall. We could hear Mr. Sunday at that distance fairly well. He preached upon Jacob obtaining power. He seemed to preach with his old time vigor and seems to be in per- fect health. There was the most perfect attention and a considerable amount of cheering while he preached.
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ASStKlATlONS
The Alton Association met Oct. 23d, witli the Ljethany church, six miles from Highland. This is a church that is made up almost wholly of I'Vench people. They have a good meeting house and a par- sonage, and are now planning to put sev- eral thousand dollars in repairing the meeting house. Rev. J. 11. Kelly is the pastor.
Thf house was full during almost all the session. The i)eople were royally entertained by the church. It was one ot the liest meetings ol the Alton Asso- ciation we have ever attended. There seemed to be entire harmony and a hope- ful outlook for the future. Six or seven new pastors were present.
Twelve churches reported no baptisms during the }ear, and eighteen churches reported 125 baptisms.
The Southern Association met in Mur- l)hysboro, Sept. 2.^th. This was by far the best meeting of that Association it has ever held. The attendance was good and the interest very deep. Last year the numljer of cliurches reporting in that .\ssociation was thirt\-nine. Si.x new churches asked for membership this year. The Mur])h)-sboro clnirch did tine work in entertaining the bod\-. Rev. II. T. .\bl)Ott is the pastor and he and liis wife arc greatly ap])reciated. both in the church and in the city. The Murphys- boro church reported more than 700 members and more than 500 in the Sun- day School. \\'hen the editor left the meeting, twenty-si.x letters had been read, and they reported ^57 baptisms, about twice as many as any other Association in the State excejit Chicago, so far as we have record.
Rev. T. O. }^IcMinn has been our State and As.sociational Missionary during the past year, and he has done splendid work.
I le will be continued another year at an increase of salary.
There is a wonderful opportunity for the Baptists in Southern Illinois, and our Southern Association is a fine body through which to cultivate that part of the state.
The Wabash \ alley Asxiciation was organized one year ago. It held its first Annual Meeting with the Flora churcii on Se])tember 24-26. Owing to a num- ber of other Associations that week the ICditor could not be present. The Con- \ention and the Publication Society were represented by D. O. Hopkins. He re- ports a tine missionary spirit in the gath- ering. W. H. Breach ])reached the in- troductory sermon. J. E. Arblaster, Ol- ney. delivered the doctrinal sermon. The women had a tine interest in their meet- ing.
Dr. Ilo])kins preached an evangelistic sermon and delivered addresses upon tlie work of our Convention and other .Societies. The next meeting will be held with the Hutsonville church. Rev. J. E. .Vrblaster is moderator and Miss Bowles is clerk.
The Salem Association met at the St. Mary"s church, in a rural village five miles from Plymouth. The St. Mary's {)eople are building a fine modern new meeting house. It is not finished, but is so far along that the meetings were held there. This Association, nearly like all others in the state, had a very meager re- port of baptisms. Nineteen churches re- ]wrted, ten reported no baptisms and ten churches reported twenty baptisms. There are some good strong pastors in this .Association and the outlook is hope- fid for the future. The influenza last fall and winter prevented almost all of the churches from holding revival meet- ins:s.
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The Bloomfield Association met witli the First Baptist church in Champaign, September 10-12. This is one of the largest Associations in the state, both in membership and territory. Thirty-four churches reported and eighteen of them 162 baptisms.
The afternoon session September 10th was held at the beautiful Universit}' Bap- tist church. Seven new pastors were in- troduced and some of the new pastors were not there, but still other churches are pastorless. The Association is planning to undertake large things the coming year. Rev. Geo. H. Yule, a State Convention missionary has done some strong work in this Association during the past year. In all the Associational meetings the people were splendidly cared for by the entertaining church.
So many Associations meet in Sei)tem- ber that the Editor can attend only a por- tion of them. He has enjoyed very greatly those he has attended. The Ma- coupin County Association met with the Carlinville Church, September 2-4. The attendance was good and the spirit of the people seemed encouraging. The As- sociation was well entertained by the Car- linville church. All the churches of the Association sent up reports. Twenty- six churches reported, and nineteen re- ])orted no baptisms. Seven churches re- ported sixty-seven baptisms. Many of the churches reported but little for mis- sions. There is a large number of rural churches in that Association.
The Central Illinois Association met with the Richland church, a good country church about six miles from a railroad. This is a small Association, but the at- tendance was good and the church en- tertained the Association well. Eleven churches reported. Five reported no baptisms and six reported sixteen baj)-
tisms. This Association expects much preaching at the sessions. It met Sep- tember 4-5. On the first day there were four sermons delivered. This writer does not know how many were delivered the second day. The people in that sec- tion attend the Association much better than in some other sections of the State. The Peoria Association met with the Kewanee church. Many of the people who plan to attend the Associational meetings plan to go in their automobiles, and if the weather is rainy and the roads muddy they will not go. The first and second days of the Peoria Association were rainy days and the attendance was small. All matters with reference to the entertaining of the Association were nice- ly arranged by the church, and the meet- ings were good. Seventeen churches sent up letters. Several of these re- ported no baptisms and ten reported 130 baptisms. It is hoped that good evangel- istic work will be done in the Associa- tion the coming year.
CONSECRATION TO THE >UNISTRY
A young Swedish man recently went from the Swedish Baptist Church in Ke- wanee to Minneapolis to educate himself for the gospel ministry. He was a bril- liant young man, receiving a salary of $1,800.00 per year. His employer of- fered him $2,000.00 if he would remain in his employ, but the young man said he would not give up his desire to be a Christian minister for all the money in Kewanee. It seems good to hear of such a young man as that, when so many pas- tors are leaving the ministry. Thirty- six years ago a young man from Assam, entered the Newton Theological Semin- ary, at the time when the editor was there in school. His name was Ton Kohn, Koksa, Sangma. After some time
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in America he went back to his native land. About twenty years ago, a mis- sionary from that country said to the editor that Ton Kohn was doing faithful work and that the government had of- fered him three times the salary that he received as a minister, yet he refused it in order to preach the Gospel. A mis- sionary from that country spoke this year at the Peoria Association. We asked her about Ton Kohn. She says he is still a faithful worker. That he has steadily refused the offer of the government posi- tion, and has lived very economically in order to preach Christ.
We are glad to hear of men and wom- en of all nationalities who are willing to sacrifice something in order to be a mis- sionary or a preacher.
STATE CONVENTION MISSIONARIES
Our State Convention Missionary, George H. Yule, recently spent a few days with the Fairbury church. He re- ceived several hundred dollars on the Vic- tory Campaign and helped them to raise their budget far beyond their expecta- tions. They were greatly pleased with his work.
Rev. J. C. Dent begins his work with the State Convention, by giving two Sun- days and a week between with the Savan- nah church on the Mississippi River. This church has been pastorless for a year and is needing some encouragement in order to get started up and in a con- dition to locate a pastor. We hope Broth- er Dent will get them started again into active services.
PERSONALS
The people of the Baptist church and of the town of Assumption recently gave a very hearty farewell service to Prof, and Mrs. Howard who were going back to their work as teachers in Rangoon,
Burma. Professor Howard and Uis fam- ily had been in this country for more than a year and return to Burma for an- other period of service.
Rev. O. C. S. Wallace, D.D., one of the ablest and perhaps the most popular preachers in the Canadian Provinces, writes: "Heartiest congratulations on what has been done, by, through and in your twenty-one years."
"Evangelist Thomas Judson Saxon and soloist John Roy Harris of Muskogee, Oklahoma, are trust-worthy and safe evangelists. They have had over seven years' experience. They will go any- where for free-will offerings. They stand by the denominational work. Rob- ert \ an Meigs, Quincy, 111."
Rev. A. Boyle, who some years ago was pastor in Illinois, and for the past years has been in Michigan, has returned to Streator where he will reside for some time. He will appreciate the opportunity for supplying churches anywhere within reasonable distance of Streator.
ANNUITIES
Two parties sent in sums of money in September for Annuity Bonds in the State Convention. One of these pays the donor 9% interest, payable semi-an- nually during his life time. He is eiglity- one and a half years old.
There is no investment that seems so good for elderly people. They get a larger income while they live than from almost any other safe investment, and they k-now that after they are gone, the money will be doing good in the Lord's work.
One of our State Convention mission- aries has economized and managed his finances so well that he has taken out An- nuities, $100 at a time, until now he has $1,000 in Annuities, $400 of it with the State Convention.
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PASTORAL CHANGES
The Damascus church has called as its pastor Rev. W. H. Dickman of Port Byron. Brother Dickman has been pas- tor at the Bethel church for several years and begins work at Damascus church October 1st. Damascus is a fine rural church and he will have a fine opportun- ity for building up a fine work. They have a good meeting house and parson- age.
The Latham church in the Blooming- ton Association has employed Rev. G. E. Milford, who has been pastor for one- half time for several years. They have now raised his salary to $1,200 and par- sonage, and have placed Brother Milford on the field for full time. This church reports only sixty-one members, and yet they are doing this work without any as- sistance. We expect this church to have splendid prosperity in the year to come.
The Pilgrim Temple Church of Chica- go, in accepting the resignation of its pastor, Rev. J. C. Dent, who had served them ten years and resigned to accept an appointment of the State Convention, placed on record a series of very strong resolutions, concerning their appreciation of their pastor and his work.
Rev. R. M. Webdell, of Missouri, has located at Greenville, 111., and is getting hold of the work nicely. He appreciates the field and the people seem to like their pastor very well.
Rev. James E. Elliott, Mt. Union, Iowa, has eccepted a call to become pas- tor of the Lexington church. Lexington is a splendid field but has been pastorless most of the time for several years. iVlr. Elliott says, "With God's help we will do all we can to bring about success."
THIS YE.Ut'S (JIVING
Many questions are asked as to re-ad- justments which may be expected under the extensive re-organization plans of Northern Baptists. Especially eager are the questions as to the Hundred Million Campaign, for example :
1. "When does it begin?"
2. "Are we to raise $20,000,000 this year?"
3. "Will there be one or more great 'drives' this year?"
4. "What apportionments and allot- ments may the churches expect?"
To answer these in their order :
1. The Hundred Million Campaign has been on since April 1, 1919. The ap- portionments for this year count on tlie big campaign, and the full budget for the year's expenses, amounting to about $6,- 000,000 of which $2,400,000 is apportion- ment, and about $600,000 is income from invested funds, legacies, annuities, etc.
2. It is not expected that a drive for $20,000,000 will be made this year. Em- phasis is laid on raising the apportion- ments through the regular weekly oflfer- ings of the churches, and on sending in a full quarter of the apportionment each quarter, or better still — remitting one- twelfth monthly, as they do in Wisconsin.
3 & 4. It is not now planned to have any further drives or allotments to the churches this year, but to have a simul- taneous free-will offering day or week in February toward the completion of the annual budget. About $3,000,000 is needed above apportionments, and fixed items of income.
Perhaps in April or May. 1920, the great simultaneous drive for subscrip- tions in the Hundred Million Fund will be launched Augustine S. Carman,
Sec'y. 111. Bd. of Baptist Beneficence. 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
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MONEY RECEIVED FOR THE STATE CONVENTION FOR SEPTEMBER
Only a few of the churches send the full apportionment at one time. When- ever a payment reported in The Bulletin completes the apportionment, it will be indicated by a (*) star.
*Alhambra $ 4.00
Alton Cherry St 30.00
Alton First 60.80
♦Aurora First 144.00
Aurora Park Place 7.00
♦Areola 48.78
♦Ashland 31.00
♦Amboy 21.00
♦Benton 77.00
Bohemian 5.00
Belleville ; 7.00
♦Bethel, Salem Ass'n 14.00
♦Batavia 24.00
♦Bols d'Arc 50.00
Burch Walter, Annuity 1,000.00
Bulletin Suscription 57.20
♦Champaign First 30.00
Chrisman 3.95
Cornell 5.98
♦Calvary 27.00
♦Chicago Heights 15.00
♦Clayton 22.85
♦Chillicothe 17.00
Colbert, Rev. V., Annuity..... 100.00
Cedar Creek 1.08
♦Covenant, Chicago 50.00
♦Cottonwood 8.45
"Divernon 20.18
♦Deer Creek 50.00
Danvers 6.50
Damascus 14.52
♦Delavan 26.25
♦DeKalb First 11.69
♦Diamond Grove 2.00
East St. Louis First 51.00
Educational Commission 75.00
♦Edinburg 15.00
♦Flora 15.00
Galilee 4.30
♦Gardner 4.62
Galesburg 19.76
♦Garfield Park Church 70.00
♦Galva 40.00
♦Gilman 8.00
♦Hammond 21.30
Interest 237.50
.Joliet First Church 11.72
♦Jerseyville 31.50
Jacksonville 8.73
♦Kane 29.00
Lexington 1.96
♦Lorimer Memorial 18.44
♦LaSalle 14.74
♦Lena 5.00
♦Littleton 2.00
"■■Marquette Road Ch. Chicago 13.00
♦Marissa 15.50
♦Maywood 39.00
♦Mattoon 10.12
Mendota 30.00
♦Marseilles 10.00
Messiah 20.00
♦Mason City 27.00
Monmouth 16.85
♦Moweaqua . 39.00
♦Moline " 74.00
♦Mt. Carroll 156.40
♦Marian Warder St 13.00
♦Mt. Gilead, Green-Jersey Co.
Association 14.00
Morrisonville - 8.40
Normal Park 20.95
New Hope 1.00
♦Otterville .75
Oglesby 3.60
♦Ottawa 7.00
♦Osceola 8.04
♦Orion 29.00
♦Oreana 19.00
Paris 36.00
♦Pontiac 132.25
Pleasant Grove 4.35
♦Pittsfield 2.71
♦Plainfield 19.35
♦Plymouth 18.00
♦Pipestone 8.00
♦Providence 8.00
♦Petersburg 5.00
♦Rantoul 27.00
♦Raritan 28.00
Ravenswood ...'. 78.00
♦Rozetta 48.00
♦Shabbona 5.00
♦Somonauk 2.00
♦Gilvis 11.00
♦Sidell 1.89
So. Chicago 10.00
♦So. Wilmington 2.00
♦Stonington (old) 21.00
♦Streator ..- 32.12
♦Sparland 11.00
♦Springfield So. 7th 44.00
Sterling 21.04
♦Toulon 64.25
♦Tremont 42.00
♦Tiskilwa 7.25
Tavlorville 47.00
Troy 4.87
♦Urbana 1st 122.00
♦Urbana, Herald of Hope 14.00
Villa Grove 10.00
♦Western Springs 3.00
Woodlawn 63.21
Windsor Park 2.68
♦Wasco 5.37
♦Warren 1.81
♦Waverly 3.59
♦Waukegan 21.50
♦Warrenville 2.00
West Frankfort 5.60
Woodstock .85
♦Woodburn 3.00
♦York 1.92
Total $4,255.02
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Program
of
The Illinois Baptist State Convention
Meeting in Jerseyville, October 20-23, 1919
Monday Eyening'
Ministers' Conference.
Rev. David T. Magill, Alton, Press Re- porter.
7:30 Prayer Service conducted by Rev. R. A. Rapson, Roodhouse.
7:50 Annual Sermon — Rev. Walter I. Fowle, Galesburg. Collection for Printing Annual.
Address — "The World War and Re- ligious Liberty" — Pres. E. Y. Mullins, Louisville, Ky.
Tuesday :Morning, October 21, 1919
9:00 Song and Prayer.
Topics for Discussion.
9:20 The Pastor who Makes Good — Rev. M. W. Twing, D.D., Alton.
9:40 Address — "The Modern Call for Leaders" — Rev. E. Y. Mullins, D.D., LL.D., Louisville, Ky.
10:20 Business.
10:30 Devotional — Rev. Carl D. Case. Oak Park.
11:00 Obituary Report — Rev. M. Twing, D.D., Alton.
W. H. C.
11:15 Memorial Address — Rev. First, Rock Island.
11:45 Prayer.
Announcements.
11:55 Introduction of New Pastors — Supt. E. P. Brand. '
12:15 Adjournment.
Tuesday Afternoon
2:00 Song and Prayer.
2:10 Beginning of Convention Work.
Appointment of nominating and other special committees by the President.
Report of Committee on Program.
2:20 Report of Committee on Ordina- tion— Rev. F. L. Anderson, Chi- cago.
2 -50 Report of Department on Church Efficiency — Rev. F. E. R. Miller. Elgin.
3:10 Report of Department on Educa- tion— Rev. J. C. Hazen, Peoria.
5:40 Report of Committee on Interde- nominational Policy — Rev. S. J. Skevington, D.D., Chicago.
3:55 Apportionment Committee — Rev. M. W. Twing, D.D., Alton.
4:15 Address — Baptist Negro Work in Illinois — Rev. L. K. Williams, D.D. Chicago.
4:45 Business.
5:00 Adjournment.
Program of Woman^s Meeting
Tuesday, October 21st, 1919
(Meeting of the Woman's Baptist Mis- sion Society of Illinois in the Presbyterian Church, Jersey ville, Illinois.)
Mrs. W. P. Topping, President, presid- ing.
Leader of Music — Mrs. H. S. Daniels.
Organist — Miss Doris McMahan.
Keyword — ^"BUILDING." "The people had a mind to work." Nehemiah 4:6.
Morning Session
9:15 Opening song and supplication- Mrs. J. W. Merrill, Carbondale.
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3:45
5:00
S:20 Welcome from Jersey ville — Mrs. 3:00 Lawrence Enos.
9:25 Welcome from Greene-Jersey Co. 3:05 Ass'n. — Mrs. C. R. Thomas, Rood- house.
9:30 "Specifications" — Mrs. Geo. R. Mc- Ginnis, Aurora.
9:40 "Building Fund" — Mrs. H. W. Tate, Evanston.
9:50 Devotional: "Our Foundation" — Mrs. O. W. Shields, Carlinville. 10:00 Tools for Building:
Seven Minute "Strikes." 4:00
(a) Mission Study Classes — Mrs.
W. L. Goble, Mrs. Clara D. 4:io Pinkham.
(b) Reading Contest — Mrs. H. W.
Reed, Belvidere.
(c) Extension Department — Mrs.
G. W. Taft, Chicago.
(d) Standard of Excellence — Mrs.
L. K. Evans, El Paso. Time for Discussion.
10:45 Classification of Associations (As- sociational presidents on plat- form ) .
3 1:05 President's Message: "Building for the Future" — Mrs. W. P. Top- ping, Elgin.
11:25 "Thankful Song and Grateful Of- fering"— Special Music.
11:30 "The Architect's Plans"
For Woman's Work — Mrs. Andrew
McLeish, Glencoe. For Our State — Dr. A. S. Carman, Chicago.
11:50 Presentation of Associational Lov- ing Cup — Mrs. Minnie E. Oberhol- ser, Belvidere.
11:55 Children's Crusade Play, Arranged by Mrs. E. S. Osgood, Austin; Di- rected by Mrs. Joseph Jenkins, Jerseyville.
12:25 Fervent Song and Prayer — Mrs. D. J. Magill, Alton.
12:30 Luncheon.
"Let's get acquainted."
Afternoon Session
1 :.'?0 A Stream of Song (without music) Directed by Mrs. W. C. Ruther- ford, Waukegan. 1:40 Report of standing Committee and
election of officers. 1:55 "The Framework": 9:30
"Woman's American Baptist Home 10:00 Mission Society" — Mrs. J. D. 10:30 Louderback . "Woman's American Baptist For- 11:00 eign Mission Society"— Mrs. L. 11:30 A. Vinnedge. (Associational Foreign Secretaries 11:50 and Home Directors on plat- form.) 12:10 2:20 World Wide Guild Conference — 12:30 Leader: Miss Mildred Bush, Peoria
7:10
7:30 7:45
8:00-
8:50
"The Lord loveth a oheerful giv- er"— Special Music.
"The Stranger in Our Midst" —
Miss Mildred Jones, Missionary
among Italians in Detroit.
"Medical Work of the Orient"- —
Dr. Marion Farber, Mah bubdgger.
South India.
Resume of Pageant — "Visioas of
World Freedom" — Written by
Mrs. W. L. Goble, Elgin.
"Americanization Plans" — Miss
Naomi Fletcher, Chicago.
Closing Hymn — "Jesus Shall
Reign."
Mothers' and Daughters' Banquet
(Served by ladies of Presbyterian
church).
Toast-Mistress — Mrs. J. C. Hazen, Peoria.
"The Constructive Materials" — Mrs. E. S. Osgood, Austin.
"The Corner-Stones" — Miss Nita Ford, Carrolltoii.
"The Pillars"— Mrs. J. T. Whit- lock, Mt. Vernon.
"Our Arch Triumphant" — Mrs. R. A. Chandler, Galesburg.
Study Book Presentatii n.
Room in Baptist Church.
Tuesday Night
Prayer Service — Rev. W. J. Camp- bell, Waverly. Special Music.
Words of Welcome — by Pastor. Response by President. -Annual Sermon — Rev. G. W. Chessman, Ottawa. Convention Offering for Printing
Annual. State Convention Address: Rela- tion of the State Convention to Forward Movement — Rev. Sam- uel J. Skevington, D.D., Chicago. Announcements. Adjournment.
Wednesday Morning, October S3
00 10
Song and Prayer.
Report of Nominating Committee
on Members of the Board and
Standing Committees.
Report of the Executive Board.
Introduction of Missionaries.
Devotional Period — Rev. Cftrl D.
Case.
Addresses of Missionarle.s.
Seventy-fifth Anniversary of the
Illinois Baptist State Convention.
Business — Rev. M. P. Boynton,
D.D. Adjournment.
Luncheon for State CouTeotion Missionaries.
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Wednesday Afternoon
1:59 Song and Prayer.
2:09 Report of Department of Missions — Rev. S. J. Skevington, D.D., Chi- cago.
2:2» Address — Mrs. Clara D. Pinkham, President Baptist Missionary Training School, Chicago.
2:S# Mrs. Helen Barrett Montgomery.
3: Id The One Hundred Million Dollar Program and the General Board of Promotion as its Agency — Rev. Hugh A. Heath, D.D., Boston, Mass.
3:i0 Illinois State Board of Promotion, Chairman of Board in Chair. Questions and Answers.
4:40 Business.
5:00 Adjournment.
Wednesday Night
6:45 Song and Prayer.
7:09 Stereopticon Lecture, Illustrating Home Mission Survey.
7 : i9 Song Service.
8:9t Address:
Women's Work and the $100,000,- 000 Program — Mrs. Andrew MacLeish, Glencoe.
8:S# The Present World Situation — Rev. James H. Franklin, D.D., Bos- ton, Mass.
Thui'sday Morning
9:00 Bong and Prayer. • :10 Business of the Convention and Reports of Committees. Report of Treasurer — L. K. Evans,
EI Paso. Report of Auditing Committee — W. G. Davison, Minonk. 9:S9 Report of Department of Philan- thropy— Rev. M. P. Boynton, D.D. Three ten minute addresses. 10:10 Report of Committee on Resolu- tions. 10:20 Report of Committee on Anti-Sa- loon League — T. J. Bolger, Chica- go. 10:30 Devotional Period — Rev. W. E.
Mundell, Belvidere. 10:50 Address — Mrs. Helen Barrett
Montgomery, Rochester, N. Y. 3 1:30 Election of Officers. 11:50 Business. l:::10 Adjournment.
Thursday Afternoon B. Y. P. U. and Sunday School
1:45 "The Department's Program of Re- ligious Education." A presenta- tion by Director Koehler. 2:15 Business.
Reports — Chairman Hines for
State Department. Treasurer Hilton for State Depart- ment. Direcror Koehler as State Director. Director Kimball as State Elemen- tary Director. President Howard for State B. Y.
P. U. Secretary as Secretary B. Y. P. U. 3:00 Addi'ess on "Elementary Work" by State Elementary Director Marian E. Kimball, Galesburg. 3:20 Address on "Church School Evan- gelism" by Director of Religious Education for Chicago Associa- tion, Rev. Albert H. Gage. 3:45 Address: The Young People of Today and the Baptist Tasks of Tomorrow, Rev. Carl D. Case.
4:15 4:30
5:00
5:30
7:15
8:00 8:10
8:40
25 40
:50 55
Business.
Educatio n — Rev. Myron W.
Haynes, D.D. Exhibits — Daily Vacation Bible
Schools. Adjournment.
State Convention Banquet
Topics to be discussed. (Time,
ten minutes each topic.) I. Tithing — ^Rev. C. C. Long. Ur-
bana. II New Place for Women in the
Denomination — M r s . W. E.
Poole, Carrollton.
III. New Place for Laymen in the Denomination — Pres. George M. Potter.
IV. Spiritual Dynamic of the New Movement^ — -Rev. G. A. Sheets, Rockford.
Thui'sday Evening
Stereopticon Address, Illustrating the Foreign Mission Survey.
Song Service and Prayer.
Address by Dean Shailer Mathews, Chicago — "The Present Oppor- tunity in the Baptist Denomina- tion."
Address by Dr. Wallace Petty, New York.
Introduction of New Officers.
Closing Words — Pastor Jenkins.
Next Meeting — Supt. Brand.
Closing Prayer.
Adjournment.
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HUD&LSON BAPTIST ORPHANAGE
llev. N. T. Hafer, Supt. Mrs. N. T. Hafer, Matron
CENTRAL BAPTIST CHILDREN'S HOME
MAYWOOD, JLLJLINOIS Rev. D. H. MacGilliTray, Supt. Mrs. D. H. MacGilllvray, Matron
Great things arc taking place in our beautiful grove. In the first place the three buildings are becoming new, but also thev are teeming with more life. The number of children is about 70 with more applications than we are ready for initil our improvements are nearer com- pletion. Many of these children are only half orphans in which case the remaining parent helps to support them. Some have been deserted by one parent (generall)' b}' the father), and the other is not able to keep up the home. But of course many are full orphans without caretak- ers in which case the whole burden of support is likely to rest upon the orphan- age.
Our Sunday School now bears a new dignity, it having been accepted as a branch by the Sunday School of the Cen- tralia church. Most excellent work is being done under the leadership of Mr. Olson who is su])erintendent of the school. The religious work of the Home really centers in the Sunday School, and results are appearing. On Sunday, .Sept. 21st Superintendent Hafer by authoriza- tion of the Centralia church, ba])tized four of our boys and girls in the jiond at Irvington. This makes twelve ba]j- tisms from our orphanage school since last spring.
On Tuesday, October 14th the friends of the Home are invited to come in large numbers for the annual home gathering. Each co-operating church should send its delegate for the corporation meeting, but ipany members besides. Bring your lunch baskets for the i)icnic dinner.
The month of September is always a busy month in the Central Baptist Chil- dren's Home. Children that have been out during vacation are returning and there is also an influx of children coming in for the first time.
The matron and her helpers are driven hard from morning to night to meet the demand. Children must be provided wdth school books and other school sup- plies must be given to sixty-seven chil- dren, ranging from the primary children in the public school, to the junior in the high school. This, together with fitting them with clothing is a prodigious task.
After the school matters had been ar- ranged for and the children well settled in school the matron was prevailed upon to take a few weeks ofif for rest and re- cuperation and she has gone to spend the time with a sister.
The superintendent and helpers are taking care of the stufif. Our large fam- ily is enjoying good health with the ex- ception of one girl, who has been in the hospital and is now recovering from scar- let fever.
We are nearing the close of our fiscal year and we are hoping that the churches will strive to raise the entire benevolent budget before the first of October so we may close the year without debt.
The demand upon us is greater than ever. Children are knocking at the door for entrance. If we meet the need we must realize more support by way of cash, donations of eggs, canned fruit, and vegetables, especially potatoes.
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Department of Sunday School and Young People s Work
Louis H. Koehler, 202 N. School St., Normal, Director
WHY A DEPARTMENT?
The director has been busy trying to get Associations to see the need of creat- ing departments of rehgious education. Perhaps you have been asked why. Here is one answer. If a Ijody wants a single piece of work to 1)e done it generally ajjpoints a committee. When the work is finished the committee consider them- selves relieved of further responsibility. lUit if an organized body, that in itself is a rather permanent institution, wants to do a big piece of work which is vital- ly related to the outinit of that body and which is to continue throughout the }ears, it generally creates a permanent commission.
Xow the work of religious education in our Associations is so vital that noth- ing but a permanent department can ef- ficiently handle the job. The perma- nency of the commission of six compos- ing the department may l)e i)rovided for by electing two meml^ers annually for a ])eriod of three years. Thus two-thirds of the membership would hold over and nothing planned and discussed would be lost.
Again a committee on Sunday School work is seldom financed. But a depart- ment could easily raise the necessary funds by an annual appeal for say five cents per capita from schools and so- cieties. Some of our Associational B. Y. P. U.'s have continued and done a good work because they have been organized bodies and secured funds to run their or- ganization. It is high time that the schools and other religious educational organizations and classes in our churches
came out into the limelight and put somo- ihing across.
\\ e have depended for years upon the county Sunday School Association (an interdenominational body) to be the in- spiring organization in our counties and Associational fields. iUit the time has arrived, is here, when we as J>aptists, must push our own work with vigor and efticiency. We ought to rally at once to create these departments. Why not? The Salem, Peoria and Ouincy Associa- tions have fallen into line. Which will be the next ?
1 he director is anxious to give his time to local and As.sociational institutes. An institute consists of at least four lectures, texts ought to be used, and note books graded. Are you ready for such work? It is to be hoped that many of the com- mittees and the commissions in the Asso- ciation will plan a series of two or three institutes during the fall and winter
\\'ill correspondents i)lease note that our present address is 202 N. School St., Xormal.
Our state elementary director. Miss Marian Kimball has been in attendance upon a number of Associational meeting's and her addresses and conference periods have proven very helpful.
Phis is the sea.son of the year to push teacher training. Urge your pastor to organize and teach a class at once.
Miss Elsie Oberg is the new assistant to Mr. Trent of the Kewanee church, ller time will be spent in religious educa- tional work, especially for youth. A complete office equipment will be fur- nished her by this progressive church.
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Woman's Baptist Missionary Society of Illinois
MRS. W. P TOPPING, Pres.
Mrs. Martha V. Higman, Editor Alorgan, Park
Mrs. H. W. Tate, Treasurer 2331 Uartzell Ave., ETanBton
AN ILLINOIS GIRL TO PORTO RIOO
In these days of advancement it is a joy when announcement can be made of another young woman going into definite Christian service. Miss Helen Weichel, of Elgin, has gone to Rio Pie- dras, Porto Rico, as director of Villa Roble, the beautiful new Students' Hall erected by the Women's American Bap- tist Home Mission Society as a dormi- tory for the Protestant girls of Porto Rico who are attending the university. Miss Weichel is well prepared for the position, being a graduate of Lewis In- stitute, Qiicago, and having had three years' experience as teacher of Domestic Science in the Elgin public schools.
She will be greatly missed in her home church, where, as president of the World- Wide Guild and teacher of a large class of girls, she exerted a wide influence. Her love for girls will help her in the new position, and we know that many Porto Rican girls will learn much that will influence their lives for good from the new director of Villa Roble.
On the evening of August 15th, Miss Gladys Topping and mother entertained the Senior and Junior Guilds of the El- gin church at a farewell party. As an expression of love the Guilds presented Miss Weichel with a writing case. Will not all Illinois women pray especially for this Illinois girl as she goes to this new land among new friends, there to demonstrate what a Christian home should be like? Mrs. W. P. Topping.
The Woman's Baptist Missionary Training School held its opening exer- cises the week of Sept. 15, 1919. There is a very large enrollment of girls from all parts of the country and prospects are bright for a very satisfactory year.
Mrs. Qara D. Pinkham, who will be remembered as a former Dean of the School, has returned to assume the duties of president. All officers and the teach- ing force which includes the gratuitous service of some of the most talented min- isters and teachers in the city are Tcry enthusiastic and hopeful for the future of the school.
The Aurora Association is paying the expenses of one girl in the school for the coming year, thus sowing seed by in- creasing the efficiency of a life which may bear fruit that will constantly in- crease through years to come.
Peoria Association met Sept. 23-24 in Kewanee. The woman's session was well attended and much interest was expressed in what had been done and what could be done in the future. It was voted to pay a very large part of the expenses of a girl in the Training School for this year, also to raise nine hundred dollars for the Jubilee fund in the next two years.
Mrs. A. F. Stickney, who has been Foreign Secretary many years, resigned and Mrs. H. G. Smith of Berwick, was chosen to the position.
Mrs. McKee of Canton, was elected president of the Association.
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The Baptist Old People's Home
Maywood, Illinois
The annual meeting of the Corporation meets at the liome, Tuesday, Oct. 14th. Supper will be served at 6 p. m., and the meeting will follow. The Corporation consists of the pastor, one deacon, one trustee and one delegate from each con- tributing church, the directors, life mem- bers, benefactors and patrons of the Home. We trust the churches will see to sending their delegates.
The Woman's Board of Managers meets at 5 o'clock same date and place. We are hoping to give the churches a full and encouraging report following these meetings. Our Associational Meet- ings are over — the delegates have re- turned to their churches to report the great plans for our denominational work. Please see to it that your local Promo- tion Committee takes into consideration a part in the support and much needed enlargement of our Old People's Home.
Notwithstanding the scarcity of fruit and the difficulty in getting sugar, a few of our churches have notified us they are dividing their fruit with the Old People's Home. Will you join them and thus help relieve the condition of our usually well-filled fruit closet which is now as bare as Mother Hubbard's Cupboard?
Circulars of information and how to help in small or large ways will be cheer- fully furnished by writing the Field Sec- retary.
Mrs. A. W. Runyan, 5742 Maryland Ave., Chicago.
pie's Union of America have been set for July 1-4, 1920. The Baptist Young People of North America will join in celebrating Dominion Day on July 1st and Independence Day for the States on July 4th. The place of meeting will be Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
There will be several sessions of the Executive Board during our Convention at Jerseyville. Very important matters are decided at these meetings. Every member is urged to try and be present this year. The work of the whole year for the whole state will be outlined. This meeting should practically have every member of the Board present. The Con- vention can not succeed in its ever en- larging scope of work without the thought, time, energy and prayer of the members of the Executive Committee.
Rev. Levi A. Abbott, D.D., of Alton, Illinois, died after a brief illness, Friday, September 26th. He was ninety-six }'ears of age and had been very active until a week or two before his death. His name was on the program for the State Convention, to speak at Jerseyville next month. Dr. Abbott had a long pas- torate at the First Baptist church of Al- ton, and after that spent many years at ShurtlefT College. He resigned there as teacher when ninety years of age. He had been for many years a member of our State Convention Board and was a few years ago made an emeritus member.
OONITENTION DATES
The dates for the 29th Anniversary Convention of the Baptist Young Peo-
"These strikes that are taking place all over the country now are no longer strikes for higher wages, as a rule. Follow them up for yourself and you will find that the demands made now are political demands pure and simple. You will find that pro- duction is steadily falling off in most of the principal industries. These strikes, as a rule, are tests of strength and noth- ing else." — ^Pomeroy Burton, in Leslie's.
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This is Shurtleff College Endowment Year
I One-half Million Dollars is being asked from the Baptists of Illi-
I nois for increased endowment for their college.
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I Our fathers gave to Shurtleff College in those pioneer years and
I built well. Will this generation carry on their work ?
Shurtleff Has Right of Way
Illinois Baptists should not forget that upon two occasion's, the Illi- nois Baptist State Convention has called upon the Trustees of Shurtleff to launch a financial campaign. That campaign is now on and $135,000 has already been subscribed.
Shurtleff and the Baptist Program
Shurtleff College is in the Baptist Five Year Program for $725,000. Every gift to the Half Million Dollar Endowment will be credited on your church's apportionment to that Fund.
The goal is set. The future of the Baptist State College of Illinois is being determined. Will you do your part ?
Write or confer with Myron W. Haynes, George Milton PoTiiBa,
Endowment Secretary President
ALTON, ILLINOIS
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NORMAL, ILLINOIS, NOVEMBER 1919
NO. 7
Meeting of the State Cooventioo at JerseyviUe
The Convention met in JerseyviUe. October 20-23. It was one of the great- est Conventions we have ever held in the State. The registered delegates were about 445. They came at the beginning of the meeting and remained until the end. The house was well filled the first night and was crowded the last night. Several things combined to make it a great meeting. First, the JerseyviUe people entertained the Convention splen- didly. There seemed to be no occasion for complaint from any source. Second, the meeting house is admirably equipped for such a meeting. Third, the program was a very fine one and was carried out completely from beginning to end. Every speaker was present and measured up to a high grade of service.
The Pastors' Conference, Monday night and Tuesday forenoon was well attended and ver}^ helpful. Dr. E. Y. MuUins of Louisville, Ky., President of the largest Theological Seminary in the world, was present and addressed the people Monday night and Tuesday fore- noon. His addresses were ver}- fine. The obituary report called attention to the death of such prominent men as Dr. L. A. Abbott, Dr. R. E. Maning, Dr. E. W. Hicks and others. Rev. H. C. First, for eleven years Superintendent of Missions, gave the memorial address.
The women had a great time all day Tuesday at the Presbyterian church. The church was well filled with Baptist women. They had a crowded program, and ate dinner and supper together at the Presbyterian church, carrying on a portion of the program while they were eating. The two annual sermons by Dr. W. I. Fowle of Galesburg, and Rev. Roy \\'. Babcock of Aloline, were well pre- pared and well delivered. They dealt with present day problems and were of a practical character. Mrs. Helen Bar- rett Montgomery of New York; Mrs. Clara D. Pinkham, President of the Chi- cago Training School, and Mrs. Andrew AlacLeish of Chicago, gave fine ad- dresses in the general meetings of the Convention. Drs. Franklin and Heath of Boston, were present and gave help- ful and interesting addresses. Dean Shailer Mathews gavi* a good address Thursday night and Rev. Wallace Petty of New York Cit}-, gave the closing ad- dress. Petty made a great address. His style of speaking is very peculiar and very interesting. No shorthand reporter living can report one of his addresses or sermons.
All the addresses at the Sunday .School and B. Y. P. U. sessions were good. There was not a weak hour nor an uninteresting one during the whole
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three and one-half days of the meeting. The report of the Board showed up quite well. It was one of the most difficult years in the history of the Convention to do successful work, yet our Missionaries baptized 599 persons and added to the churches 1,203. The Convention raised for current work $25,266.25. For Uni- versity church building $4,945.50, and added to the permanent funds $12,84L40. The whole amount of money received by the Convention during the year for all purposes was $43,062.07. All debts and bills were paid and $2,469.70 surplus left over to begin work with the following year. The meetings of the Board were strenuous, and much practical work was planned for the coming year.
Rev. D. O. Hopkins,' Ph.D., was elected as a District Superintendent for the western side of the State, covering about one-fourth of the state. He has accepted the position and will begin work about the first of January.
The banquets furnished by the church for Shurtleff College, the University of Chicago, and the State Convention Mis- sionaries were very satisfactory, and the general banquet was served by the Bap- tist church. There were about four hun- dred people present. They were well served and the speaking was very good.
The Convention elected George M. Potter President of Shurtlefif College, as its new President, and Rev. B. E. Allen as clerk. Attorney E. L. Chapin of Springfield served the Convention well during the three years he was president and Rev. Norton J. Hilton of Minonk, did faithful work as the secretary of the Convention the past two years, filling the place of another man who had left the state.
The Convention had three invitations for next year, viz., Peoria, Kewanee and
Ottawa. As Kewanee made full prepar- ations lo entertain the Convention last year, but was deprived of it on account of the influenza epidemic, the Convention voted to accept its invitation next year. Kewanee will be a fine place for the Con- veiiliun to meet.
Rev. Joseph Jenkins, pastor of the Jerseyville church and his people will be long rememl:)ered for the splendid way in which they entertained the Convention. We believe a great blessing will come to the pastor and people for their self-sacri- ficing and generous service.
DONT'S FOR CHURCHGOERS
By James G. Tucker.
Don't visit. Worship.
Don't sleep out loud.
Don't hurry away. Speak and be spok- en to.
Don't stop in the end of the pew. Move over.
Don't monopolize your hymn book. Be neighborly.
Don't wait for introductions.- Introduce yourself.
Don't lounge or loll or sit on the back of your neck.
Don't choose the back seat. Leave it for late comers.
Don't dodge the collection plate. Pay what you are able.
Don't criticize. Remember, and think on your own frailties.
Don't stare blankly while others sing, read, pray. Join in.
Don't leave without praying God's bless- ing upon all present.
Don't sit while others stand or kneel. Share in the service.
Don't sit with your hand to your head as if worshiping hurt you.
Don't dodge the preacher. Go to the chancel and show yourself friendly. — Cen- tral Christian Advocate.
"The last Kansas state legislature made the following appropriations: For the health of hogs, $25000; for the health of bees, $8,000; for the health of babies, $7,500. Dr. Lydia de Vilbiss, who has been reducing infant mortality in that state for the last four years, has resigned. We don't blame her a bit."
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Published monthly in the interest of the Illinois Baptist State Conventiou.
Subscription price, 25c a year; clubs of 10, 20c; clubs of 20 or more, 15c.
E. P. BRAND, Editor
Superintendent of Missions,
201 North School Street, Normal, Illinois.
"Entered as second class matter, June 12,
1909. at the Postoffice at Normal,
Illinois, under the Act of
March 3, 1879."
THE State Convention has changed the time for closing our financial year from October 1st to March 31st, or at whatever time the National Societies close their year.
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THERE are some indications that the National Societies will close their year April 30th instead of March 31st. and that the Northern Baptist Conven- tion may hold its meeting in June instead
of May.
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THIS change in the time for the State Convention will give us only six months this year for our financial year. but many churches have already been closing their State Convention year with ^larch 31st, and it will not make so much difference as it first appears.
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THE work for the next six months in raising State Convention funds should go on just as before except that there should be a strong effort every- where to raise the full State budget with- in the next six months.
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THE $100,000,000 drive that is talked oi will not affect us in our offerings for the following half year. The appor-
tionments have been sent out, and the work of raising it should be pushed now vigorously. Let everybody now think of the State Convention books closing in the spring, not October 1st.
TIMES are moving rapidly and all kinds of changes are taking place. We cannot continue in the old ruts in State Convention work and succeed. We must face new conditions by new meth ods. Many more changes will take place within the next one or two years. We hope they will be for the strengthening of the work.
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LET every church that is in need of help to reorganize its work, to put f-n an every-member canvas, to increase its finances, to locate a pastor, or to do evangelistic work or to advance its work in any way, correspond with the Super- intendent's oflice. We now have five men giving their whole time to such work and we hope to have another on the field soon. We cannot do the best nor the largest work possible unless we can keep in close touch with the needs of the state.
ISDIVTDVAIjS
The wife of Rev. Harry E. Miles of \\"alnut. has recently passed through a severe affliction and operation. She has successfully recovered from it. The La- dies* Aid Society of the Walnut church showed their appreciation for the pastor and his wife by sending her a check for $150.00. Such expressions of love and appreciation on the part of the people are greatly appreciated by her and her hus- band.
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>IONEY REOEIVEB FOR THE STATE CX)NVE\TION FOR OCTOBER
Only a few of the churches send the full apportionment at one time. When- ever a payment reported in The Bulletin completes the apportionment, it will be indicated by a (*) star.
Alton First $ 5.00
*Alton Cherry St 27.00
East Alton 5.00
♦Aurora, Marion St 17.92
Aurora, Claim St 21.58
*Arthur 14.58
♦Atlanta 10.50
Austin 59.77
Alsey 4.20
•Aledo 5.75
♦Alpha 32.56
Assumption 15.00
Auburn 7.01
Belvidere First 10.83
Belden Ave., Chicago 100.00
Bunker Hill 5.00
Bethany, Chicago 37.00
Bloomington 50.00
Berwyn 100.00
Bulletin Subscriptions 79.27
Barrow 1.68
Bethany, Green Jersey Co 14.00
*Buda 5.00
Barrington 1.61
♦Central, Quincy 21.00
Centralia 15.83
Carbondale 50.00
Chrisman 2.66
Clark's Chapel 7.70
Cairo 78.00
Chicago, First 8.54
•Chicago, Second 194.11
Carthage 7.01
•Carrollton 28.00
Collinsville 3.00
Canton 4.80
Downer's Grove 8.79
"Decatur, East Park .51
♦Decatur 1.78
El Paso — - 100.00
Englewood 129.00
Elgin, Immanual 6.98
Evanston - 120.00
♦Enon 7.08
Educational Commission 75.00
•Farmersville 11.00
Fidelity 4.50
♦Fairbury 15.55
♦Girard 20.00
♦Galesburg 161.92
Galilee 1.93
*Glasford 2.62
Greenfield 1.40
Harvey 5.37
Hyde Park 100.00
*Huttsonville 12.00
Harmony „ 1.12
Irving Park 30.35
Joliet, Ridgewood 8.75
♦Jerseyville 19.60
♦Kinderhook 8.16
*Kingston 3.00
Kewanee 15.00
•Litchfield 30.00
Loda 4.50
*Literberiy 9.52
''LaMoille 35.00
*LaMarsh 4.08
-LaSalle 28.00
Logan Square 26.00
Monmouth 52.63
*Marengo ' 9.58
*Morrison 42.75
Mt. Vernon 10.00
McLean (Church property) 400.00
*Mt. Zion Wabash Valley Assn... 6.00
Minonk 14.00
*Morris 41.00
Madison 1.56
Mattoon 3.19
Murphysboro 9.31
North Shore 70.00
♦Normal .... • 42.72
Normal Park 1.88
♦New Erie 6.00
♦Oreana 3.00
*Oak Park 148.10
Olney - 7.70
Percy .89
-Princeton 42.00
"Pilgrim's Temple 75.00
^Petersburg 2.28
*Pekin 19.75
*Plainfield 19.35
*Plano 2.50
♦Roodhouse 78.00
*Rochelle 3.25
Rogers Park 17.50
Rockford, First 18.91
♦Rockton 7.00
Rockford State St 17.50
Roseville 39.45
*Shelbyville 43.00
Springfield, Central 200.00
♦Springfield, Elliott Ave 38.00
Springfield, So. 7th St 13.37
*Stillman Valley 9.10
♦Sadorus 5.00
*Shabbona 5.00
Troy .48
*Tiskilwa 1.25
Toulon 37.50
♦Union, Morgan Scott Co 60.00
♦Urbana, Cunningham Ave 17.00
University Ch., Champaign 25.00
♦Utica 40.00
Ward St., Marion 18.00
White Swan 1-98
♦Walnut 1.20
♦Winchester 43.00
♦Woodstock 4.28
♦Wilmette 16.22
♦Wheaton 11.23
♦White Hall 48.00
Total $3,910.81
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PASTOKAIi CHANGES
The clerk of the First Baptist Church in Danville writes : "Sunday evening, No- vember 3d, our church extended a unani- mous call to Rev. F. L. Enslow of Clay- ton, Illinois, to become our pastor." His services will begin at once.
Rev. J. C. Richardson, after eight years' pastoral work at Morris, has been called back to Burma, where he was for- merly a missionary. He will sail from San Francisco December 15th, and will be located in the Theological Seminary at Inseine, Burma. Brother Richardson has done good work during these eight years at Morris. Nearly one-half of the present membership has been received since he came and more than $2,000 has been expended in repairs, missionary of- ferings trebled, and the minister's salary . has been increased twice.
Rev. W. H. Pebles has resigned the pastorate of the Buda church to take ef- fect the last Sunday in November. He has accepted a call to the church at Har- vey, 111. The Buda church was greatly surprised to receive his resignation, and regrets very much to have him leave.
It is reported that the Marengo church has called Rev. Francis L. Church, who was formerly a State Convention evangel- ist, to become its pastor. Marengo is a good field and Brother Church is an ener- getic and industrious preacher.
Rev. F. V. Wright informs us that he will begin the pastorate of the Ashland church about December 1st. Ashland is a splendid field and has been without a pastor for about one year. Brother Wright has done very fine work at Car- terville and will doubtless have success in Ashland.
Rev. Ray W. Barber has been a stu- dent pastor of the Tampico church about one vear and a half. He has done ex-
cellent work there. The church has gained strength under his pastorate. He has now closed his work at Tampico and accepted a call at Sparland and Steuben churches. This gives him a large field and a fairly good support.
DEATHS
Rev. L. A. Abbott, D.D., of Alton, died September 20th. He was nearly 96 years of age, and was very active until about two weeks before his death. He had lived for many years in Alton, hav- ing been pastor of the First Baptist church for about sixteen years, and also for quite a number of years teacher at Shurtlefif College. He was at one time President of the Illinois Baptist State Convention and for many years a mem- ber of the Board.
Rev. George F. Righter, a member of the State Convention Board, died at Ab- bington. 111., September 28th. For more than twenty years he was one of our faithful layman in Illinois, doing mercan- tile business a portion of the time at Sul- livan and also for many years in Cham- paign. Previous to that, he was a teach- er in the public schools. Brother Right- er will be greatly missed in the denomina- tion in Illinois.
Rev. E. W. Hicks, D.D., died at his home at Belvidere some time in Septem- ber. Dr. Hicks was for nineteen years pastor of the Toulon church and for quite a number of years teacher in Ewing College. The last few years of his life were spent in or near Chicago.
On September 26th the wife of Rev. J. C. Read of Rock Island, was taken very ill. Slie was taken to a hospital, where an operation was performed and forty-eight hours afterward she passed away. She was a devoted Christian woman and will be greatlv missed.
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"If after kirk you bide a wee, There's sonic wad like to speak to ye ; If after kirk you rise and flee, We'll all seem cold and stiff to ye. The one that's in the seat wi' ye Is stranger here than ye may be. All here have got their fears and cares; .\dd you your soul unto our prayers, l)C you our angel unawares."
Two important matters, out of the or- dinary were brought up in our State Convention this year. The Ordination of Ministers and Tithing.
The northern Baptist Convention and some of our Associations have taken much interest in the question of Ordina- tion. More men ought to be encouraged to be ordained, but they ought to be re- quired to make all the preparation that could be reasonably expected before or- dination, and we cannot possibly reach the demands of the coming age, unless a large number of our members tithe their income and give one-tenth of their gross income for the Lord's work.
"A writer in the Word and Way calls attention to the fact that 3 51 Baptist min- isters in the United States died last year, while only 317 were ordained to the min- istry. Thus the denomination has suffered an actual los.s of thirty-four from death alone, not counting those who retired from active service because of increasing years or for other reasons. Not an altogether promising outlook for the future, it must be confessed."
"Mason in his Life of Milton says: 'Not to the Church of England, nor to Scottish Presbyterianism, nor to English Puritanism at large does the honor of the first percep- tion of the full principle of liberty of con- science and its first assertion in English speech belong. That honor has to be as- signed, I believe, to the Independents gen- erally and to the Baptists in particular.' "
CHURCHES
The Edinburg church, of which Rev. J. VV. Allen has been pastor for some years, has recently bought a parsonage at a cost of $2,500. Brother Allen seems to be doing good work on that field.
Rev. J. L. Franklin of Benton, has just closed a revival meeting at Bates' Chapel. There were twenty-one professions and twenty additions to the church. Brother r ranklin began a meeting at White Swan, Monday night, November 3d.
The LaMoille church, of which Rev. A. A. Gordanier is pastor, has had quite a successful evangelistic meeting. An evangelist assisted him in his services. Mr. and Mrs. Gordanier led in the sing- ing. The meetings are reported to have been quite successful.
Rev. James B. Little, pastor of the Downers' Grove church, writes as fol- lows : "The Lord continues to bless us in our work here. 1 baptized four last Sunday evening and one the Sunday be- fore. Several have united by letter and experience. He is also blessing us in a material way. We have just finished painting and decorating our church in- side and out, and we expected to have to raise $800 or $1,000, but when the time of settling came, we found our treas- ury in such excellent shape that we will have only $300 to raise."
Rev. James Elliott of Mt. Vernon, Iowa, located as pastor of the Lexing- ton church October 1st. Brother El- liott has had several pastorates in Illi- nois, and we are glad to know that he is back again in the state.
"The Warren church is being greatly helped by Mr. A. W. Fleischman, who is a student at the Northern Baptist Theological Seminar}-. He returned from overseas last spring and was sent to this church as a supply. The church.
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believing him to be the man for the place, called him to the pastorate. He spent the summer on the field doing good work. A teacher training class was organized and splendid work was done in the Bible study class. Much interest is manifested in the services. The church is looking forward to conducting aggressive evan- gelistic work this winter." M. E. L.
The clerk of the Baptist church at Greenville writes as follows : "Since Brother Webdell has been with us, our church has taken on new life and activ- ity. The salary was increased $300.00 over what we had previously paid and at the last monthly business meeting the church voted to buy residence property adjoining the church for a parsonage, and an effort is being made to pay the entire sum."
Rev. D. H. Toomey, pastor of the Baptist church of Litchfield, writes: "We have been making extensive repairs on our building, raising it, putting in a splendid basement, a new heating plant and decorating the interior, altogether expending some $2,500. This work has made us a little slow in getting our ap- portionment for the State Convention, but our treasurer will get the money to you this week."
"The Roodhouse church is improving its meeting house at a cost of $2,500. Most of this has been paid. The church recently increased its pastor's salary $100.00. The church voted to endeavor to raise its full apportionment for 1919- 20. The outlook for the Roodhouse church is good.
Rev. William H. Dickman had a good closing up of his pastorate at the Bethel church in the Rock Island Association. All debts were paid and the church was left in good condition. Brother Dick- man has located as pastor of the Damas- cus church.
>nSSIOX.\RIES .IXD .AnSSIONARY P.ISTORS
Rev. J. C. Dent spent two Sundays and the week between with the Savanna church. It was the beginning of his work with the State Convention. His services there were very highly appreciated and the church brought up to a condition in which it seems to have courage to locate a pastor. He made 113 calls during the week and secured pledges for about $1,400 for the support of a pastor.
Missionary George H. Yule spent one week with the Pawnee church in an ef- fort to raise funds to pay off the church indebtedness. During the week he spent with them, the interest of the church seemed to revive ver}- much and they called Rev. Mr. Swift of Indiana, to supply them for a time. Brother Yule with his wife, who assists him in the singing, is now conducting a meeting in Jacksonville, assisting Rev. A. A. Todd in that work.
The report of Martin S. Bryant, our missionary pastor at the State University, shows up quite well for the month of October. The average attendance in Sun- day school was 112. The average attend- ance at preaching services 167. and the average attendance at B. Y. P. U. 82. The offerings of the month amounted to $152.72.
Rev. E. C. Poole, our missionary pas- tor at Pekin, writes an encouraging let- ter. He says, "I have received thirty into the church within the last four months, also have four others ready to be received. The church can be put on its feet, and is for that matter, for the present time." During the past six month:^ they have secured a good parsonage.
Rev. A. \'. Roland, our missionary pastor in Peoria, seems to be doing verj' faithful and efficient work. During t^- pa«;tor'? vacation Brother Roland, whc- ^
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the assUtani pasiur, preached at the tirst church and kept the work going at the three missions. While Peoria has but one clnirch, it has three good meeting houses there and three active missions.
i-lvangelist I". O. McMinn wrote in September as follows: "I am here at Lone Oak church. Came here on Mon- day evening, after the Marion quarterly meeting. It is a country church, located three miles south of Herron and three miles east of Carterville, among the far- mers and coal miners. We have conver- sions right along. The church will be received into the Association in the com- ing meeting at Murphyslx)ro."
Rev. Qias. W. W'oUt has been our Missionary pastor at Glasford and La- Marsh for three years. LaMarsh is a good country church. Glasford is ex- ceedingly destitute religiously. By hard work on the part of lx)th pastor and his wife, the work has been brought up to some extent in Glasford. The Sunday .School, of which Mrs. Wolfe is superin- tendent, is in good condition. Evangelist Dunk is at this time assisting the pastor in a meeting at LaMarsh.
SI1>K liKiHTS OF THE CONVENTION
Mrs. VV. P. Topping of Elgin, is an interesting worker at the Convention. She arranges a strong program and sees that it is carried out. Many women at- tend the meetings because of her work and advertising.
Dr. M. P. Boynton of Chicago, gave a splendid address on the 75th Anniver- sary of the State Convention.
Mrs. Andrew MacLeish of Glencoe, Mrs. W. P. Topping of Elgin, Mrs. C. D. Eulette of Chicago and Mrs. James Logan of Decatur, were appointed as members of our State Convention Board.
Tlie State Board of Promotion held a
session of several hours at Jerseyville. This Board is now a department of the .State Convention.
The State Convention's quartette, three of them the old singers of several years ago, were present and gave several selec- tions. There was also a male quartette present from the Ottawa Association.
Evangelist Frank M. Dunk makes a very gcKxl leader of music for the Con- vention. He loves to sing and the peo- ple enjoy hearing him.
Rev. S. J. Skevington of Chicago, wa.s a very busy man. He acted as chairman of the Convention Board most of the time, was chairman of the Board of Pro- motion, delivered the State Convention address, and was chairman of two com- mittees whose reports were read.
At the General Banquet, one of the speakers, Rev. G. A. Sheets of Rock- ford, took suddenly sick and Dean Shail- er Mathews took his place. The four speakers did w'ell and were greatly ap- preciated. Mrs. W. E. Pool, the lady speaker, was distinctly heard throughout the large room.
The exhibits displayed by the St. Louis branch of the Publication Society, the Women's Mission Society and Shurtleff College were very good and seemed to be appreciated by the people.
The Jerseyville church building af- forded better rooms for the great audi- ence, for board meetings, for committees, and rest rooms, and for eating purposes, all under one roof than any place the Convention has ever met.
BOARDS OF PROMOTION
The General Board of Promotion of the Northern Baptist Convention is made up of 138 members. Of this number, each State Convention secretary or su- ];erintendent is a member, and also one
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other representative from each state ap- pointed by the State Convention. The other members are representatives of the National Societies, or members at large. This National Board of Promo- tion has charge of raising the finances aside from that of the local church, for the denomination. The headquarters of the General Board of Promotion is 200 Fifth Ave., New York, N. Y., Room 600. Dr. J. Y. Aitchison is general secretary of this Board.
Each state has a Board of Promotion. This Board in Illinois consists of twenty- one members. Rev. S. J. Skevingtoti, D.D., 6 Chalmers Place, Chicago, is the chairman and Mr. W. S. Davison of Minonk, secretary. Each Association in Illinois has been organized with a Board of Promotion consisting of from three to fifteen members, according to the size and territory of the Association. In these Associational Boards, one-third are pastors, one-third laymen and one-third women.
Through the Association Board of Promotion, a committee of Promotion will be appointed in each church. In these church organizations, a committee- man will have charge of ten families, or parts of families, and these commit- teemen with the pastor as chairman, will constitute the Board of Promotion in each church. This plan of work is all new and is only being organized now. We shall give a page of information con- cerning it each month in the Bulletin.
ILLINOIS CHURCH TO BAR .VLL WHO FLIRT WITH EVIL
Anathema and excommunication await any of the 900 members of the First Bap- tist church of Harrisburg, 111., who over- step the bounds of the Baptist discipline. The board of the church has taken action to enforce a more rigid rule of life on its members. Its edict reads:
"From this time any member guilty of immoral conduct, drinking any intoxicat- ing liquor as a beverage, swearing, gamb- ling, giving a dance, attending a dance, or dancing, or any other unbecoming con- duct which may bring reproach upon the church, will be notified to appear before the church and make suitable acknowledg- ments, and in case of failure the church will then proceed to withdraw the hand of fellowship from him." — Chicago Trib- une.
"Rev. Howard R. Chapman has resigned his pastorate of the First church, Atchison, Kansas, to become Baptist pastor at the Universitj' of Michigan at Ann Arbor, Michigan. He will work in co-operation with Rev. John Mason Wells, pastor of the Ann Arbor church."
Brother Howard R. Chapman was an Illinois boy, brought up near Hoopeston, where his father lives and is a deacon in that church. He was educated at Shurt- leff College and Rochester Seminary.
The home-coming at the Orphanage at Irvington is reported to have been a great day, although the rainy weather kept many people from attending. Mr. and Mrs. Hafer are reported to be doing excellent work at that place.
Rev. George W. Taft, D.D., President of the Northern Baptist Theological Seminary writes, "The Contract has been signed for our seminary home at 3040 West Washington Blvd., Chicago. Over $40,000 have been pledged to date. Fifty- three students have enrolled and are at work in residence. We do not count our correspondence students in this number."
CORRECTION
In the October issue, we failed to place a star with the contribution from the Chrisman church in the financial report. The Chrisman church, of which Re^■. J. W. Harnly is pastor, has fully made up its apportionment and should have re- ceived a star.
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ALTON ASSOCIATION
The Alton Association has already lined up for the big campaign and that with the best spirit imaginable.
The Associational Missionary Com- mittee, the Associational Promotion Board, all the pastors and regular church supplies with the ministerial students of ShurtlefT College were called to meet at the Upper Alton Baptist church on Wed- nesday, Nov. 5th by the Moderator, Rev. D. T. Magill. All but four of the pas- tors and supplies were present. There were about 35 in all present during the day.
For the forenoon session a program was arranged that would be profitable for the ministers. Rev. L. H. Williams of the Fourth Church, St. Louis, told how to build up a prayer meeting. Rev. Charles Durdan of the First Church, East St. Louis, read a very bright and in- teresting paper on "The Sermon." Rev. George H. Murch of Centralia told how to organize a church for work.
In the afternoon Mr. Durdan, who is chairman of the Associational Promotion Committee, conducted a conference on how to co-operate in the big campaign. It was unanimously decided to follow a uniform plan throughout the association. The pastors went home to appoint imme- diately a Promotion Committee in each church ; this committee is to divide its church up into groups of ten famihes each, and see to it that each group elects its own chairman.
On account of the spirit of fellowship enjoyed and work accomplished the meet- ing is regarded as one of the best in the association in many years.
Traveling expenses were equalized. While about half the number present would have had to pay from $LOC to $2.75, equalization made each man and woman pay 90 cents.
On the same afternoon and evening the Woman's City Mission Union, com- posed of societies from twelve churches in the city met with the Upper Alton church. Our Mrs. J. H. Howard of Bengal, was their speaker in the after- noon. At the evening service Rev. J. H. Howard gave a stereopticon lecture on India. The ladies served 180 people at supper.
D. T. Magill.
Rev. E. R. Raycroft, pastor at Cor- nell, has been called to the pastorate of the church at Moweaqua. We under- stand he has accepted the call. Mo- weaqua is a fine field.
Missionary George H. Yule and his wife are doing good work in a meeting at Jacksonville. The pastor, Dr. A. A. Todd speaks very well of their work. Brother Yule preaches strong gospel ser- mons, and his wife is strong in choir work and solo singing. There has been much rainy weather, and at times the congregations were small. At other times they filled the house. A considerable number of people have come forward and some have made a profession of faith and much more is expected before the meetings close. There is one very remarkable Christian in Jacksonville. She has been able to attend the meeting some. Her name is Mrs. M. J. Blunt. She is ninety-two years of age, and has been a member of a Baptist church about eighty years. The editor made her <i visit. Her mind and sight and hearing are good. She seems to be always in the spirit of prayer and praise, she offer- ed a beautiful and forceful prayer and sang two hymns while we were there. She always looks with interest to the coming of the Buletin and reads it with- out glasses.
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••HOME >aSSIONS IN CHINA
Recently there has developed within the Chinese church a definite effort to carry the gospel into the unreached provinces ot their country. At a personal workers' conference held in Ruling a managing committee was appointed which was in- creased to eighty-four members, represent- ing every part of China. Considerable publicity has been given the enterprise, special hymns have been prepared, mite boxes have been distributed, and one work- er has already collected and sent in over
n.ooo.
This is distinctly a Chinese movement. No Americans or Europeans are on the managing committee, though their advice is freely sought. In personnel, methods and funds it is a strictly domestic under- taking— more women than men are on the committee, an evidence of a new era in China, where women have always been in the background.
The first efforts are to converge on Yun- nan, the southwesternmost province ad- joining Tibet, containing 13,000,000 peo- ple, 146 square miles in area, possessing great mineral wealth, and an ideal climate. The people of this province are ignorant and unevangelized, but potentially this is a strong field. — Selected."
"Mr. John D. Rockefeller, last week, gave another $10,000,000 in aid of medi- cal research. The income will be used b the Rockefeller Institute, which has in its employ some of the best scientific in- vestigators in the world. All discoveries, as well as all inventions, made by men connected with the institute belong to it, and are placed 'freely at the service of hu- manity.' Discovery of the causes of ob- scure diseases, methods of treatment, methods of preventing epidemics and of improving the health of the people auy- V'here in the world are among its objects. Investigations of this kind are very costly, and can be made only by such means as this institute."
"In Russia there are about one hundred and eighty million people, but less than 10 per cent of them, so it is said, were in any way identified actively or passively with the Bolshevistic campaign which brought chaos to that country. Ten per cent of the population, or less, was organ- ized and mobilized as against 90 per cent unorganized and without leadership. The result is just what will always happen when an organized minority of even 10 per cent, aggressively and vigorously led, can dominate 9 0 per cent unorganized to their destruction. This is true in politics as in war. — Ex."
"WHERE TO BUY YOUR BOOKS
Our readers should know that the books reviewed in Missions can be obtained from the Branch Bookstores of the Publication Society, and when the announcement is made that certain books can be had from the headquarters of Societies in Boston or Chicago, it does not mean that they cannot also be had from the Publication Society. The Publication Society managers at the Branch Stores will procure any book de- sired, if they do not have it in stock, and wish to serve in every way possible. Many uf our people, by the way, may not know chat the Society stores carry a general stock of books, and welcome visitors and inquirers as well as purchasers. Give them a trial."
"It is estimated that over 47,000 Indians in eighteen different states are at the present time unsupplied with religious oversight and Christian instruction. This is work that must be done. Whatever we may do in measuring ourselves and our resources against the world need and the present opportunity abroad, this primary obligation must be discharged."
"TRANSPORIMED BY A PRINTED PAGE
In a small town of Guatemala a woman named Mercedes Morales operated a sa- loon with a flourishing trade. Four years ago she was going through a bunch of old papers and came upon a sheet nearly de- stroyed by rats — it was a page her son had torn out of a Gospel song book some years before. She read it, thought it must refer to angels in heaven and spoke to her son about it. He answered, 'No, Mother, those are the believers in Jesus.' 'But where are they,' said she, 'in heaven?' 'No, right here on earth, those who believe in Jesus.' 'Well, then,' replied Mercedes Morales, 'I want to believe in Jesus; I want joy like that. But see here, boy, is there any one here in the village who can tell me more about Jesus?' The son replied that there was one woman in the town who had what she called a Bible. That very day Merce- ries found this other woman, boriowed her Bible and sat up all night reading it. Then and there her life was changed. The fol- lowing day when customers came for drinks they were told, 'You can't get any more liquor here because the woman who used to se'l it does not live here. Today a Jesus believer lives here." She poured out the barrels of liquor and now she keeps a little store where she sells needles, but- tons and dress goods. No one comes into her store without receiving a tract. When a missionary passing through the town not long ago held a meeting seven men and one woman accepted Christ. — Guatemala News."
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HUDELSON BAPTIST ORPBANAGB
Hex. N. T. Hafer, Supt. Mrs. N. T. Hafer, Matron
(MTRAL BAPTIST CHILDREN'S HOME
MAYWOOD, ILLINOIS R«v. D. H. MacGillivray, Supt, Mrs. D. H. MacGillivray, Matron
The last mouth has been full of joy and sorrow at the Home, good prospects along some lines and the sense of defeat in other directions.
The Home-Gathering, October 14th, was prevented by the weather. No auto- mobiles could run and few came except a good representation of the Board of Trustees. This was reorganized by the election of Mr. A. A. Curry of Pisgah, as president and Rev. G. IL Munch of Centralia as secretary. The informal re- port of the superintendent showed about $3,750 received for Improvement Fund and about $1,900 for current expenses since May 1st. Plans for the extension of the work were formulated with pros- pects of changes in some phases of the farm work. 'At the superintendent's re- quest it was voted to place him under bonds. Some strong laymen were added to the Board by the recent reorganiza- cion, among them A. A. Curry of Pisgah, E. E. Dawson of Petersburg, Clarence Lloyd of Champaign, C. A. Stookey of I Belleville. The new ministerial members are Rev. J. H. Blythe of Tamaroa and Rev. Levi Corley of Findlay.
A goodly number of barrels of canned fruit have come in from the churches. We are not likely to get too much for we now have about eighty mouths to feed.
The one seriously depressing event was t!;c (loath, October 30th, of the baby of the institution, a little waif of three months, brought to us a few weeks ago by a relative in distress. In spite of good care it proved beyond our power to raise it. Our nursery department is well cared tor by a motherly woman.
The Central Baptist Children's Home's fiscal year closed the first of October. During the year 125 children were housed and cared for in the Home proper and besides this number some sixty or more were supervised and looked after in pri- vate families, making in all about 185 children that have been receiving help one way and another.
Since establishing the present plan of keeping the children in the Home until they receive the grammar school certi- ficate the children are more permanent and of course this lessens the number of children handled through the year. While on the other hand we have all the time a full house.
The annual meeting of the Corporation Board of the Home was held on October 28th, at the Y. M. C. A. rooms, 19 South LaSalle street, Chicago. Over three hundred delegates and friends of the Home sat down to luncheon. After luncheon Dr. S. T. Ford, D.D., now of Wheaton, made the address, in which he set forth the benefits children receive, both in comfort and training. The ad- dress was highly complimented. The Superintendent then read his report and afterwards members of the board were elected, etc.
The year's work showed advancement along all lines. The Treasurer's report was very encouraging. The following is a summary: Balance on hand Oct. 1, 1918_$ 745.22
Receipts during the year 20,136.91
Disbursements 18,839.7'^
Balance on hand Sept. 30, 1919 $ 2,042.34
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Department of Religious Education
Chairman Rev. Herbert Hioes, El Paso, Director Rev. Louis H. Koebler, Normal Elementary Directory Miss Marian E. Kimble, Galesburg
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Hereafter our department will work under a new name, a title suggestive of the work it is to accomplish rather than the organizations with which it will do business. The Board of Managers at the State Convention changed the title to that given above and planned to co- operate more fully with the Publication Society of the denomination. The seven new members of the board are as fol- lows: Rev. H. W. Hines, Rev. N. J. Hilton, Rev. Martin S. Bryant, Pres. Geo. M. Potter, Miss Elsie Oberg, Har- old J. Howard and Claude E. Tilton.
The Salem Associational Department of Religious Education created at the last gathering of the Association has held two sessions and planned a mighty fine three- year program. Items in it include the securing of life recruits, a list of forty students in our colleges and higher in- stitutions of learning, fifty percent of whom should be in our denominational schools, and an Associational Assembly on which a committee is already actively at work. An Associational Institute will soon be held at Roseville to which near- by churches will be asked to send dele- gates. Keep your eye upon this Asso- ciation.
Many of our young people's problems center around the fact that we have not observed the natural groupings of life. Where possible it is best to organize and promote an intermediate society rather than a junior. Of course it is easier to build up a junior ; but it is more neces- sary to save and train the early adoles- cents. At Areola they have created three
societies and the intermediates have al- ready completed a missionary text and are busy on their second book. The seniors are doing the unusual thing of going out to needy homes previous to their regular sessions and conducting an extra meeting. This "home" meeting is held every now and then.
Hereafter the Publication Society will consider only those teacher training classes that are using the new standard texts. Since there are eight of these al- ready issued there is plenty of room for variety and individual work. Classes using these texts enrolled in our state office are as follows : Delavan, El Paso, Galesburg 2nd, Hillsboro, Jacksonville, Lincoln, Murphysboro, Ottawa and Ouincy. We feel sure that there are more than these nine and earnestly re- quest that if you have a class not re- corded in this list that you will kindly send us name and address of teacher at once. It looks as if Illinois is not doing its part, but if all will report we can make a much better showing. This is one of the best seasons of the year to organize such a class. Do it now. Place one of these texts in your young ladies' class for the regular session of the school. It works. As regards examina- tions, deal directly with the Publication Society at 1701 Chestnut St., Philadel- phia, Pa.
One of the most helpful, sane and sug- gestive books for workers with youth is Richardson's, "Religious Education of Adolescents." We recommend this most heartily.
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Woman's Baptist Missionary Society of Illinois
MRS. W. P TOPPING, Pres.
Elgin Mrs. Martha V. Higman, Editor Morgan, Park
Mrs. H. W. Tate, Treasurer 2331 Hartzell Ave., Evanston
The annual meeting of the Women's State Mission Society held in Jerseyville, October 21, was one long to be remem- bered.
The very favorable v^eather added greatly to the pleasure of all. There was an enrollment of 265 women who came from all parts of the state and rep- resented every association in our con- stituency. This is a remarkable showing and indicates that Illinois women are live wires in missionary interest.
The theme of the program was "Build- ing," not a material structure, but a spir- itual building, having for its foundation the enduring power and helpfulness of Christ. Reports were read showing what had been accomplished, also giving plans for the future and various means which could be employed to carry out these plans.
Interesting addresses were given by Miss Mildred Jones of Detroit, and Dr. Marion Faber of India, illustrating the material from which Christian charac- ter and lives could and should be made.
The plans for future development of missionary effort which were most promi- nent were Mission Study Classes, pre- sented by Mrs. W. L. Goble of Elgin, and Mrs. Clara D. Pinkham, president of the Woman's Missionary Training School in Chicago. The Extension Department explained by Mrs. G. W. Taft of Chica- go and the Standard of Excellence by Mrs. L. K. Evans, El Paso, were very
suggestful and helpful. The Reading Contest was first spoken of by Mrs. H. W. Reed of Belvidere, who gave a verj concise and business like way of keep- ing a record of the Reading Contest in the individual church.
To give an accurate report at the end of the year some record system must be followed and her way of doing this seemed almost perfect. That it pro- duced results was shown when Mrs. Oberholser, chairman of the state com- mittee explained how carefully she had analyzed the figures sent 'to her and found that the reading done by the Bel- videre South Church had brought the Rock River Association so far ahead that by a small percentage it had won the honor of holding the loving cup for the coming year. Rock Island Associa- tion which had held the cup for the two previous years, was a close second. Hon- orable mention was made of the three churches having the largest number of books read by the largest number of readers, Belvidere South took the ban- ner. Rock Island came second and Galva third. We will mention other topics next month.
The banquet at 5 p. m., was admirably presided over by Mrs. J. C. Hazen of Peoria, as toastmistress, Mrs. E. S. Os- good, Chicago, Miss Nita Ford, Carroll- ton, Mrs. S. B. Wright, Aurora, and Mrs. R. A. Chandler, Galesburg, in responding to the topics given them brought the day's program to an enthusiastic close.
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The Baptist Old People's Home
Maywood, Illinois
The annual meeting of the Corporation was held Oct. 14th, with an unusually good representation from churches in the state. Dr. E. P. Brand and Johnston Myers were among the speakers of the evening and spoke encouragingly of the past history of the Home, the work it is doing now, and the future there should be in the larger equipment and better support for such a work.
While the secretary and treasurer's reports did not show any great forward steps taken, they gave record of a good steady work done, to the limit of the capncity of the Home, and all bills paid.
The little coal bags taken at some of the associations have proved to be a splendid method of interesting the Sun- day schools and other organizations in the care and support of the Home and in- cidentally stimulating respect and love for the aged, as well as materially adding to the comfort of the Home when the cold days come. Send to the Field Sec- retary and get one, with explanatory note, free.
Thanksgiving Day will soon be here — if you have done nothing for the Home this year, please make us thankful for your remembrance at Thanksgiving time.
Some few barrels of fruit have been sent in for which we are most grateful but so little in comparison with other years.
"THE HIGH COST OF LIVING
With people cheerfully paying $2 for a ticket to a movie show, with the theatres and other places of amusement reporting record crowds and unprecedented receipts, with automobiles crowding the streets not
only of the cities but of every country vil- lage, with fur coats brushing against the passer-by at almost every step on the ave- nue, one is almost tempted to wonder some- times whether the much-talked-of 'high cost of living' is anything more than a dream, a figment of the imagination. There seems to be money enough for any- thing that one really wants; that is, money enough for everybody except ministers and teachers and editors and a few others of that sort."
"CASTING BREAD UPON THE WATERS
The difficulty of doing successful mis- sionary work among Indians is well known. Indeed, some wag has said that the only good Indian is a dead Indian! On the other hand, intelligent Christians know that North American Indians, when really converted, make the best of Christians. In the great campaign of the Southern Con- vention for $75,000,000 many men and women have placed noble gifts on the altar. Last week Jackson Barrett, of Henrietta, Oklahoma, a full-blooded Creek Indian, made a contribution of $200,000. So goes the southern campaign. All of this is cheering news to Northern Baptists, who are soon to begin their $100,000,000 cam- paign."
"ROYALTY AMONG US
The King and Queen and Crown Prince of Belgium have been received with open arms by our American people. Like Car- dinal Mercier they typify the brave and unselfish Belgian people, who preferred the loss of property, the loss of life, the loss of everything to the loss of honor. The Evening Post well says of our honored guest:
'King Albert's hearty welcome in the United States will be accorded him not merely because he is a king, nor even be- cause he is the representative of the Bel- gian people, but because he is a true man who has shown himself of heroic mould. Germany's ultimatum in 1914 he met as became the ruler of a brave and honorable nation, and during all the years of misery and sacrifice that followed he maintained his courage and his hope undimmed.. There was a cartoon in Punch early in 1915, if we remember aright, depicting the Kaiser saying to King Albert, with an air of mingled reproach and pity: "Now, you see, you have lost everything." The King's reply was: "Yes, everything except my soul." Americans will vie with Bel- gians in acclaiming one who through it all "kept the whiteness of his soul." ' "
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For a Larger Shurtleff College
The following resolutions were passed by the Illinois Baptist State Convention at its annual meeting held in Jerseyville, October 20-23, 1919:
Whereas, the campaign for a larger Shurtleff was planned before any of our large denominational drives were con- ceived and fully launched before the One Hundred Million Dollar Drive was bom, and
Whereas, Shurtleff College Board was urged by the Illinois Baptist State Convention to inaugurate the present campaign, and
Whereas, there seems great need for an intensive and State wide propaganda for Christian education, such as is now being carried forward, and
Whereas, any change of policy would seriously interfere with the full cultiva- tion of our field for such purpose and delay the expanding of Shurtleff College to larger usefulness and wider influence, be it therefore,
RESOLVED; First, that it is the sense of this Convention that the campaign for Shurtleff College should be pushed as rapidly as possible to completion, but along the lines now being pursued.
Second, that it shall be distinctly un- derstood that it is a part of the One Hundred Million Dollar movement and that all sums pledged to this cause shall be credited to each church on its quota of the One Hundred Million Dollars. Norton J. Hilton, Secretary Illinois Baptist State Conven- tion.
Shurtleff College has waited for years in order to launch its campaign u-nder fa-
vorable circumstances. That time seems at hand and the campaign was begun Jan. 1, 1919. It progressed with re- markable success, and the ultimate out- come was no longer a matter of doubt. In May, 1919, the denomination at Den- ver committed itself to a financial pro- gram of $100,000,000. This fall we linked up with the Inter-church World Movement, and the leaders of that move- ment announce that the drive will begin April, May or June. This means that what w^e do for Shurtleff College should be done at once. Four months is a brief time in which to raise $300,000 — especial- ly if we attempt to cover the field and faithfully preach the doctrines of Chris- tian Education.
We therefore request every friend of the college to co-operate. If pastors are willing to spend a little time in the field, will they please notify President Potter or myself at once? If any have money they wish to invest in Christian manhood and womanhood through Shurtleff Col- lege, please send it in, or if you wish to have a conference with either President Potter or myself, write a line to Alton, 111. There are doubtless those in the state who would be willing to invest large sums with the college were they assured of its future growth and its permanence as an Institute of God.
Let this whole matter be a subject of prayer by those who love Shurtleff and those who believe our young people should be educated in a Christian atmos- phere unto Christian ideals.
Myron M. Haynes.
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NORMAL, ILLINOIS, DECEMBER 1919
NO. 8
Christian Enlistment Week
The coming year from October first is one of great endeavor on the part of Bap- tists. Scarcely since Christ sent out his apostles to evangelize the world has there been so great a need for aggressive work on the part of evangelical Christianity as now. And while the need has been seen during the past year, Christian people did not get organized and ready for work on a large scale until this fall. The Bap- tists have been making rapid progress since last winter, and now are ready for larger things. The first great movement after the organization of the General Board of Promotion last May, and the organization of the State Boards of Pro- motion during the summer and fall, and the organization of Associational Boards of Promotion and through them local church committees of Promotion, is the observance of Enlistment Week, Decem- ber 7-14. This Enlistment Week serv- ice was attempted last year, but on ac- count of the influenza, it had in a large measure to be given up, and yet some churches carried it on to a very great success. Thus far this fall the whole country seems to have escaped that ter- rible scourge, and every ithing seems hopeful for a successful week this year. Enlistment Week is not simply to aid in laising $100,000,000, although it will doubtless help much in that work, but if
that should be the principal object. En- listment Week would be largely a failure.
Work of the two Sundays and the week between should be devoted primar- ily to developing tlie spiritual life of the church. Perhaps no two churches will care to observe the week in exactly the same way. Some churches may have meetings each night and some will have services only on Sunday and Wednesda\- night. There should be much religious calling and Christian visiting. Every member of the church and every member of the congregation should be visited. Every member of the family where one person is a member of the church, should be called upon.
Many persons wlio may have had an experience of regeneration, but from various causes have remained out of church relationship should be lined up for church membership. Many who are members of the church but who have not been attending the services or supporting the church should be lined up and pledged to regular church services. Many church members who do not attend Sunday School and many who never go to prayer meeting should be interested in those or- ganizations during that week. A deeper interest in daily and family prayer should be enkindled. ]\rany children and young people who are not in any Sunday School
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or Young rco])lc's organization should be influenced by their friends and neigh- bors to attend these services. A large numlier of the members of the church should be willing to enroll themselves to become special workers that week in this great s])iritual eiifort. Christian Week means a revival week if properly under- stood and properly carried out. It will be a wonderful thing for every Baptist church in thirty states to make a special effort during one week to build up its spiritual life, and to do evangelistic work in its neighborhood. So far as we have been able to learn all the Baptist churches of our State Convention in Illinois will make an effort to observe Christian En- listment Week. If churches do not hold services every night, it seems to this writer that they might have services on Wednesday and Friday nights and have all visitors and special workers to report on those nights, and then on Sunday, the 14th, have a general report of the work of the week and the real spiritual condi- tion of the church.
THANKSGIVIIVG DAY
The t^resident of the United States and the Governor of Illinois issued a Procla- mation setting apart Thursday, Novem- ber 27, as a day of Thanksgiving. They requested the people to meet together in their churches on that day and render thanks to Almighty God for his blessings upon us during the past year. In some places this was done and in some cities it was sadly neglected. The Editor was in Alton on Sunday before Thanksgiving Day, and in both lower and upper towns the announcement was made that the peo- ple would come together in prayer meet- ings on Wednesday night and give their reasons for being thankful and on Thurs- day morning at ten o'clock the people
would meet in one of the churches for a Thanksgiving service. In other cities in Illinois, no Thanksgiving services was held among the IVotestants on Thanks- giving Day, but the prayer meetings on Wednesday night were broken up and a union service held as an excuse for not having one on Thanksgiving Day. The whole day of Thanksgiving is thus given over to feasting, attending football games and picture shows. No religious service on that day to interfere with the pleasure of the people. The very thing, primar- ily, for w^hich Thanksgiving Day is set apart is ignored. We do not know who is responsible for this, the preachers or the people, we do not believe the churches have had an opportunity to vote on it. We do not believe the preachers have taught them much along this line. 'We believe the pastors could control this mat- ter if they would make an effort. If no pastor will preach on that day, at least one church should be open and the people invited to come together and pray and thank God, and testify of their apprecia- tion of his mercy and goodness.
CHRISTMAS
We hope all our readers will have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. There never was a time when Christmas should be observed with more thoughtful- ness and true Christian feeling than this year. There was never greater evidence of the wider need of the Gospel of Christ than now. He came on Christmas day, as the Prince of Peace, but one year ago we closed the most fearful war of all time, and the past year has been one of world-wide restlessness and nervousness. Our Christian civilization will be serious- ly imperiled unless Christian principles can make themselves felt throughout the world.
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HRISTIAN Enlistment Week, De- cember 7-14.
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EVERY Baptist church in the terri- tory of the Northern Baptist Con- vention should observe that week. If services cannot be held every night, then liold three services or one between the two Sundays. If the church can be or- ganized into groups of ten families each before that time, then work with that or- ganization.
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IF the church has not been organized on the group plan yet, work along some other line, but be sure to have the cards to be signed for enlistment, let per- sons be secured for visitors. Let much time be given to prayer, and let there be a real enthusiasm for the development of the local Baptist Church during that Aveek.
NOW is the time to make a strong effort to increase the number of readers of the Bulletin. The last month in the old year, or the first month in the new year will be a good time to work for a new and large club. The price may
s(Xjn be advanced but for the present it is 15 cents per year, if twenty or more names are sent in at one time. * * *
N! >\\' is the time for the country church to wake up for large things. Some of our best pastors are willing to accept rural pastorates if they can be well supported. In the northern two- thirds of Illinois, the corn crop is fine, making this year from $50.00 to $60.00 per acre. The price of stock is good. Chickens and eggs and butter at a higher price than at almost any i>eriod in the country's history. Farmers can pay a salary of $1500 now easier than they could $800 five years ago. How many are substantially increasing their pastor's salary ?
THE question of making an increase in the pastor's salary should be seri- ously taken up by almost every church. When people who pay from 60 to 100 per cent increase for almost everything they buy can get that much increase for al- most everything they sell, they should not even question the need of increasing the pastor's support. Women pay from $8.00 to $16.00 for shoes no better then they formerly bought at from v$3.00 to $6.00, and pay from $75 to $100 for a coat that is no better than they formerly bought for $30.00 to $40.00. Why then should they hesitate to double their sub- scription t(.i jjastor's salary?
"Of the approximately 6,000 Congrega- tional churches in the country, about 2,000, or one-third of tlie whole number, are said to be without pastors.
The Jerseyville Baptist church recently increased the salary of its pastor, Rev. Jo- seph Jenkins, $.300. This makes .^500 in- crease in salary since he located on that field. He has increased their benevolent contributions about 400%.
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MONEY KK(KIVKI) FOK THE STATE CX)XVENTIOX KOR NOVEMBER
Only a few of the churches send the full apportionment at one time. When- ever a payment reported in The Bulletin completes the apportionment, it will be indicated by a (*) star.
Antioch $ 10.40
Bulletin Subs 71.12
Centralia, Celia M. Miles .-- 5.00
Cornell 12.05
Carbondale 10.00
Co'-lection in Pastoral Union
Meeting 26.87
Chatsworth 11.00
Cedar Creek 4.20
Chrisman 2.97
Chicago, Albany Park 10.78
Chicago, Morgan Park 35.78
Chicago, Windsor Park 3.55
Chicago, Hyde Park 100.00
Chicago, Western Ave 26.93
Collection in State Convention.... 68.82
Champaign, First -- 25.56
Champaign, University 3.56
DeKalb 8.72
*Erie 16.00
Evangelist, F. M. Dunk Collec- tion 114.40
Educational Commission 83.33
Oilman - - 8.00
Galesburg 27.26
Hillsboro - - 4.12
Home Mission Society — 106.64
Hudson Church 3.00
Kankakee - - 50.00
Kewanee 7.50
Lexington 4.81
Lincoln 14.00
Marengo 5.93
Osceola 8.54
Orion - -- 9.00
Ottawa, First 7.00
Percy -89
Peoria, First — 81.46
Rock Island, First 30.00
TJockford, State St - 10.50
*Stonington, New 58.00
Shurtleff College Advertisement.. 7.00
Springfield, Elliott Ave 2.50
Troy 8.57
Toulon 10.50
Union, Pisgah 21.98
Waukegan 13.44
Total - $1,151.68
BAPTIST SUMMER ASSEMBLY
The Edticational Commission of the state held a meeting in Chicago Novem- ber 10, afternoon and night. All the members of the Commission were pres- ent. Director Louis J. Koehler, Pres.
(Jeorge M. Potter and Supt. E. P. Uraiid were present during all the meeting. Improved plans of Sunday School and r>. y. P. U. work were thoroughly dis- cussed. The prevailing sentiment of the commissioners seemed to be that any suc- cess along the B. Y. P. U. and S. S. line as well as church life is largelv in the hands of the pastors. Outside workers can help very much if the pastor wants to be helped, but if the pastor does not care anything about graded lessons, or teachers' training classes or new and up- to-date literature and will not give it his hearty support, it is very difficult to help a church make advancement. Among other things the Commission is planning to do is to hold a summer assembly next summer at ShurtletT College, July 12-18. It is planned to make that week one of careful study in the forenoons and help- ful recreation in the afternoons and in- spirational addresses at night. This can be made a very valuable week to our young people and older ones. One class will be arranged for the preachers and pastors who may attend. ( )ne whole afternoon and evening will be given to a boat ride on the river, where a helpful program can be carried out. On account of war conditions we have not held an assembly in Illinois for two years. Dor- mitories, both for men and women can be secured, and connnon eating places can be arranged and the women will have a real week of study and rest and recrea- tion instead of sjx'nding half the time in housekeeping and cooking as it was at I lavana. Strong speakers and teachers will be secured.
Rev. Geo. H. Yule had great success in increasing the finances at Hammond. He was there four days. They increased the pastor's salary .$4 00 and gave Mr. Yule $60 for his work.
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CHURCHES
The Providence church in the Rock Is- land Association is being" suppHed by the pastor of the Muscatine church of Iowa, preaching Sunday afternoons. He is at this time conducting special meetings in that rural field. Things seem to be quite encouraging.
Rev. W. E. Pool, pastor of Carrollton, writes that the church has been organized along the Board of Promotion plans, and they are planning for the "Christian En- listment Week." He says the preaching services are well attended and everyone seems to be in good spirits.
Rev. L. C. Trent of Kewanee, writes as follows : "We are certainly having a great meeting. Total conversions to date seventy-eight and we have received thir- t}'-two for baptism and will baptize a good many this week. We had almost 900 present last night by actual count and Stucker gave a very impressive sermon, really a masterful plea for the old gospel, Bible conversion. ] think we can safely recommend Stucker and Jones."
Rev. Mr. Enslow, pastor of the first Baptist church of Danville, writes No- vember 11 : "I am pastor officially after November 15. Will move the last of the month. Main room and choir filled last night. B. Y. P. L'. room filled at this irreeting."
Rev. J. W. Harnley, pastor of the Bap- tist Church of Chrisman writes very en- couragingly concerning the work at that place. "The Sunday School has greatly increased in all matters concerning its work and the congregations are much larger than formerly."
Rev. C. H. Wells reportetl the work going quite well at the York church al- though the rainy weather has kept the people from attending in large nvmibers since he began the work there.
Rev. L. C. Taylor, pastor of the Kin- derhook church writes: "I have just closed a two weeks' meeting at the Pea Ridge Church. The attendance was good, there were fifteen conversions, and reclamations, eleven of whom united with this church. The church seemed very much encouraged and revived. Monday afternoon Rev. Mr. Meigs of Ouincy and Rev. Thomas Marshall of LaGrange, Missouri, came to the church and we held a tithing conference. A class of eighteen pledged themselves to study tithing."
The pastor of the Bethany church in Alton Association writes as follows: "Our house of worship at Bethany is un- der great headway. The basement is al- most completed, the slats are being nailed on for Keleston on upper part. We are installing a new furnace and figuring on Delco electric lights and it will be about four weeks before we can re-dedicate the church."
Rev. R. T. Gasoway, pastor of the Mendota church writes very hopefully concerning conditions on that field. He sa\s, "We have repaired, repainted, and re-decorated, at a cost of $1,700, the whole church. The church sent the pas- tor to the State Convention at Jersey- ville, and paid his expenses. While he and his family were gone on that trip, the good people sprung quite a pleasant surprise. They laid a new floor in the kitchen and repainted the parsonage."
MISSIONARIES AND >IISSIONARY PASTORS
Rev. George H. Yule, our District Su- ])erintendent for Eastern Illinois is prov- ing to be a great power in the Lord's work. He spent Sunday, November 16, and three or four other days at Gilman. That church is being aided bv the State
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Convention to support half time service. The church has been able to raise only about $600 per year for all home ex- penses and missions. In four days Bro. Yule helped them to subscribe more than $1200 for the next year. He then gave two and one-half days, middle of the week, to Normal, and the subscriptions for next year were brought up nearly 50'/^ . lie then spent Sunday, November 23d and three days at Girard, and helped them to increase their subscriptions to current expenses to more than $2,000 and the pastor's salary will be increased $300. Such work is having a tremendous influence upon the denomination.
District Superintendent, Rev. Joseph C. Dent was taken sick while in the be- ginning of a meeting in Warren. He has been compelled to remain in his home in Chicago three or four weeks, but he hopes to begin work again December 7. He expects to hold an evangelistic meet- ing for the Antioch church in the Rock Island Association at that time.
Rev. D. O. Hopkins, Ph.D., has ac- cepted the appointment as District Su- perintendent for the western side of the state and will begin work January 1st. He will spend the month of January in the Quincy Association.
Eva.ngelist Frank M. Dunk held a meeting at LaMarsh in the Peoria Asso- ciation. He was very sick during the first few days of the meetings, but recov- ered and went on with the work. Rainy weather was very much against him, but they had a good meeting. The pastor, Rev. C. W. Wolfe, baptized seven can- didates in LaMarsh creek. Evangelist Dunk, at this writing, is conducting a meeting in the Savanna church.
Evangelist F. M. Dunk assisted the pastor, Rev. J. W. Wright at xMpha in a two weeks' meeting. The meeting was
of considerable interest. There were several conversions and additions to the church, and the people seemed to ap- preciate the work of Bro. Dunk.
Rev. F. T. Klotzsche, pastor at Anda- lusia, has been leading his people along in putting the church property in good repair. They have expended nearly $1,200 on the church building. They have ordered a new set of pews, and when these come they are planning for an all-day opening service of the church.
The Charleston pastor, Rev. L. V. Ed- wards, writes of improvement: "On a recent Sunday three were received by baptism and two on experience."
The following is a letter in part from the Oilman church : "We, the pastor and chairman of the finance committee of the Oilman Baptist church, wish to express our thanks for the efficient serv- ice rendered to us by Rev. Geo. H. Yule. In former years the church through its finance committee has been able to raise a budget of $390— $400 for the church and $50-$95 for benevolence and Mis- sions. In two days Brother Yule with the aid of the chairman of the finance committee has pledges amounting to $1,216.60, about $225 for Missions, and the balance for current and local church work."
Our missionary pastor at Rochelle, Rev. H. B. Stevens, seems to be getting hold of the work on that field quite well. The church had been pastorless sO' long tliat it seemed very difficult to get the work started, but he is now getting the church and Sunday School organized in good shape.
Our missionary pastor at Dixon, Rev. John A. Simpson, seems to be much en- couraged with the work there. The church has increased his salary $200, with which to begin his second year.
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The church seems encouraged to take hold of the finances with a strong hand. The B. Y. P. U. is doing well and the choir is making a good impression upon the church and the town.
PASTORuUi CHANGES
Rev. T. Elmer Jones of Kansas has located as pastor of the Barry church.
Rev. F. E. R. Miller, who has been pastor of the First Church, Elgin, for several years, has accepted a call to be- come pastor of the First Church of Chi- cago. This church sold its old church building on 30th street, to the negroes, and purchased property on 51st street, near Hyde Park.
Rev. H. E. Truex, D.D., of Saint Louis, Mo., has become pastor of the First Baptist Church at Mt. Vernon. The Mt. Vernon church has been pastorless for about one year. Dr. Truex was for- merly Missionary Secretary for both North and South in the State of Mis- souri.
Rev. L. J. Velte, who was formerly located at West Pullman, and served as army chaplain in France, has become pas- tor of the Tabernacle Qiurch in Chica- go-
"Rev. W. L. Markland, pastor of the First Baptist church of Streator, has re- signed his charge there, and will leave the first of the year for Amboy where he lias accepted a call to the First Bap- tist church. His resignation was re- ceived with deep regret by his many friends. During his pastorate here, and under his guidance, the two churches were re-united, and the church is in a prosperous condition. There has been built a beautiful parsonage, the building of which he supervised."
Rev. E. L. Holland, who came from Minnesota, and located at Hudson some
time the past year, has closed his work there and accepted a call at Chatsworth. The clerk of the church writes: "We trust that the church may be blessed dur- ing the ministry and as a church we may be a power for good in the community."
The Tiskilwa Church has recently called Mr. Claude Richmond of the Northern Baptist Theological Seminary to supply that church for an indefinite length of time. The writer says : "He is an active young brother and has had some experience in teaching and preach- ing. He was overseas for a number of months and has had one year in the semi- nary."
Rev. D. J. Scott closed his work at Plymouth and accepted the Bethel church in the Salem Association for one-half time work. During the past year he has been giving one-half time at St. Mary's and he will continue his work at that place.
Rev. E. R. Raycroft, who has been pastor of Cornell for the past two years, has accepted a call to become the pastor of the Moweaqua church, taking effect December first. Brother Raycroft is quite a young man and the Moweaqua 'hurch a fine opportunity for a success- ful pastorate.
Rev. James Earl Corwin has resigned the pastorate of the Ridgewood Baptist church in Jo'iet. and he and his wife pro- pose to enter into evangelistic work if fields open up for that service. Brother Corwin has done a large work at Ridge- wuD'l. and we would like to see him re- main in the j)astorate in Illinois if some .^-niitable field opens up for him.
The clerk of the Kane church writes : "we called Rev. R. E. Carney of Villa Grove and he has written that he will assume charge Sunday, November 23d. Tlie church is happy to feel settled and
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ready for work again. We thank you for your lielp and for your advice."
Mr. W. S. Davison, a layman of Minonk, is aiding Rev. Edgar Ford, pas- tor at Morrisonville in special meet- ings.
Dr. William Matthews, D.D., "has moved to Paw Paw and is going to be pastor of the Baptist church there for six months at least." Dr. IVIatthews was pastor of that church several years ago, and has been supplying them for some time (hiring their present pastorless peri- od.
rhe Superintendent spent Sunday, No- vember 23d with the First and Upper Al- ton churches in Alton. Dr. M. W. Twing has been pastor of the First church twen- ty-three years. The interest in the church seems fine. There were 235 present in the Sunday school, and the classes seemed to be well organized and well manned. The congregation was fine. Rev. David T. Magill is pastor of the Upper Ahon church. There were 239 present in the Sunday school that morn- ing and a good congregation at night. Brother Magill has been pastor about two years there and he and his wife seem to be leading the church and Sunday school well. Shurtleff College is doing good work this year and is planning for much larger things in the near future.
REOPKNING OF CHURCH
Downers' Grove church is having very encouraging success. Rev. J. B. Little has been pastor for about one and a half }ears. He and his wife are intense work- ers. The church seems to greatly appre- ciate them. The church recently painted the exterior of the building and pointed up the walls and repaired the porch and beautifully decorated the interior and
raised the $1,600 mortgage against the property. The money had all been raised with a nice surplus before reopening day. On November 16th the church was re- opened and special meetings began. F. G. Fisher, the noted gospel singer was present for the first week and rendered excellent service. The Editor of the Bul- letin gave them two sermons. All the services of the day were good. The Sunday School was fine and the congre- gations large. For more than one year there has been a deep religious interest and revival spirit in that old suburban church. Men and women of influence i-n the community are being added to the church.
GENERAL. BOARD OF PROMOTION
The General Board of Promotion held its second meeting in an "LTpper Room" in Chicago, November 12-14. The meet- ing was held in the Sun Parlor on the twelfth floor of the Sission Hotel on Lake Michigan at 53d street. It is an ideal place for such meetings. The writer is of the opinion that this was the greatest meeting in some respects that he ever at- tended. There are 138 members of this Board and 113 members registered as present. All Baptists were permitted to attend and the room which accommodated about 250 was full almost all the time. This was really the first meeting of the Board of Promotion since it was fully organized, last May.
Dr. J. Y. Aitchison was offered the Executive Secretaryship of the Board, and declined the oft'er, but when nomin- ated again in the summer, he accepted. This is the most important position the Baptists have ever offered any man. During the few months Dr. Aitchison has served he has proved himself to be a man of marvelous ability. This whole
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movement is new, and Dr. Aitchison has been compelled to work along new lines, in doing larger things than the denomina- tion has ever undertaken. All his plans seemed so wise that after they had been thoroughly discussed they were adopted without a dissenting vote. Dr. Frank Padelford of Boston, also proved himself to be a man of great ability and sound Christian judgment in all the af- fairs of the denomination. Dr. Aitchi- son is planning for the distribution of an immense amount of valuable literature this winter. He is planning for it not only to reach the pastors, but so far as possible, all the families in our churches. The office for the distribution of litera- ture in Illinois will be the office of our single collecting agent. Dr. Augustine S. Carman, 417 S. Dearborn street, Chica- go. A considerable portion of time was given to seasons of prayer. Some times items of business of the most strenuous character would close out with a season of prayer without anybody planning for it. Women and laymen as well as pas- tors and secretaries took an active part in these meetings. We have not space in a small paper like the Bulletin to go into detail as to these meetings, but we must refer to one particular item of busi- ness. It was fully decided to establish a weekly Baptist paper to be owned and published by the denomination. The pa- per will probably be started by January 1st. It is not known what the name of the paper will be, at least its name has not been announced, nor the name of the pub- lisher. It has been decided to make the headquarters of the paper, and publish it in Chicago. It is known at present that it will take up the mailing lists of the Standard and Pacific Baptist and those papers will go out of existence. The Pacific Baptist had already ceased
to exist and the Standard had taken its list. The price of the paper will prob- ably be $2.50. It is hoped that 40,000 subscriptions can be secured for the first year. Having a denominational paper for thirty-five states with no other paper west of Ohio, will lay much greater re- sponsibility upon the State Bulletins. It will not be possible to get much weekly local church news in a paper like that. We may increase the Bulletin to twenty- four pages and we may be compelled to make it bi-monthly.
Rev. James H. Franklin in his book, ''In the Track of the Storm," gives a very interesting chapter on America's part in the war. From this Chapter we take the following quotation: "The War Department of the United States Govern- ment has published the following table which summarizes America's participa- tion in the war.
Total American forces, including army, navy and marine corps, 4,800,000.
Total men in army, 4,000,000.
Men who went overseas, 2,860,000.
Men who fought in France, 1,390,000.
Tons of supplies shipped from Amer- ica to France, 7,500,000.
Total registered in draft, 24,234,210.
Total draft induction, 2,810,296.
Total cost of war, April 30, 19H), $21, 850,000,000.
Battles fought by American troops, 13.
Days of battle, 200.
Days of duration of Meuse-Argonne battle, 47.
American battle deaths, 48,900.
Americans wounded in war, 236,000.
American deaths from disease, 56,991.
Total deaths in the army, 112,422.
Between April 6, 1917 and May 31, 1918 was delivered to the army 131,- 800,000 pairs of wool stockings, 85,000,-
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000 undershirts. 83,000,000 trousers, 30.700,000 pairs of shoes, 26,700,000 Manuel shirts, 21,700,000 wool breeches, 13.900,000 wool coats and 8,300,000 over- coats.
It has been estimated that the total number of deaths in battle alone was 7,450,200 divided as follows :
Russia 1,700,000
Germany 1,600,000
France 1,385,000
Great Britain 900,000
Austria 800,000
Italy 330,000
Turkey 250,000
Serbia and Montenegro 125,000
Belgium 102,000
Roumania 100,000
Bulgaria 100,000
United States 49,090
Greece 7,000
Portugal 2,000
The above indicates those killed in bat- tle only, the total of those who died from disease is far greater.
The following letter by one of the prominent men of the denomination, Rev. Orlo J. Price, of Rochester, New ^^ork. was greatly appreciated by the edi- tor: "My Dear Dr. Brand :
In the Standard of Oct. 18, I saw a write-up of you and your work, and am just writing this note to say that I was glad of tiiat large publicity being made of a man who deserved even more than was said. I shall not forget the years in Illinois when you stood so firmly and faithfully by the State Convention work under rather trying circumstances, and were a friend and helper to every pastor in the state. I am sure you rejoice to see, in a measure at least, the fruits of your work in the larger undertakings of
our denomination in this day of big things.
I sincerely hope there may be many more years of service for you in the cause which is dearer to you than your life. With all good wishes, I am, Faithfully yours,
Orlo J. Price."
STRIKES
The strike of the policemen in Boston, the long-shore men and typesetters in New York, and the steel workers all over the country, and the miners in the bitum- inous coal region and the threat of a strike on the part of the railroad men, denotes a restlessness on the part of the laborers, and a controversy between labor and capital that is somewhat perilous in this country. Most of the strikes that have taken place recently are made by the best conpensated workers in this country.
This controversy does not seem to come so much from a lack of wages as from a feeling of injustice and unfair- ness. Immense fortunes were accumu- lated by operators during the war and laboring men, even though they received high wages, do not feel as though they had a fair share of the profits. On the part of the miners, while they could make good wages, while they worked, a con- siderable portion of the time the mines were closed from some cause or excuse on the part of the operators. The de- mands of the miners in making the strike were entirely unreasonable and the con- tention of the operators seems to us quite as unreasonable. People who burn coal know that they pay an exceedingly high price and the over-profits go somewhere rather than to the miners.
We have been reading a splendid week- ly paper published in London, England,
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for about one dozen or more years. That paper gives the labor conditions in England as much improved and getting better rapidly at this time. The English people seem to feel that their labor dif- ficulties are being settled much more rap- idly than they are in this country. It seems to us that there is no other way of settling these difhculties than for the government to take them up and settle them fairly for both parties and the peo- ple. The people in general have as much interest in the steel industry and coal mining as the operators and labor- ers and the three classes should be taken into consideration. We believe that our government is strong enough to cope with these matters but they seem at this time to be getting into a critical condition.
PERSONAL.
Rev. O. E. Aloffet who returned from France last summer located at the Barry church in the Quincy Association. In October he left that field and accepted the pastorate at Sycamore and Kingston in the Rock River Association. Quite recently he has been threatened with an attack of paralysis, and has closed his work on this field and will retire from the patsorate for the present. We hope that six months or a year's rest will re- store him to health.
I.ITERATUKE
There has, perhaps, never been a time in the history of the Baptist denomina- tion when there was so much fresh, cur- rent, and valuable literature to be had as at t!:e present time nor with as little ex- pense. Any Baptist pastor or layman who wants any kind of literature or pe- riodicals on the great Northern Baptist
Movement, or the Inter-Church Move- ment can secure same by writing Rev. A. S. Carman, D.D., 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, Illinois. His office is made the distributing point for this literature for Illinois.
WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT THE BULLETIN
"The Illinois Baptist Bulletin pays. All of its ads and articles are full of 'go" and vitality in pushing the things of the kingdom." — Chicago.
"The Illinois Baptist Bulletin is the best little Baptist paper I know of." — Mavwood.
LET US NOT FORGET OUR OWN
"Not for a moment would we diT up the streams of beneficence among our Bap- tist people. We ought lo give to public charities and relief work, but we ought to remember, at the same time, that thou- sands of wealthy people are interested in these charities and philanthropies who are not interested remotely in church work, Christian missions and Christian institu- tions. A friend tells us that he cannot give much to his church and to his denom- ination, because he makes an annual con- tribution to more than twenty public char- ities. That man is making a mistake. A man is not narrow-minded because he feels that his first obligation is to his own church and his own denomination. If we neglect our churches and our denomina- tional work, who will care for them?"
Two meetings for setting up work, or Inter-Church organization and Promo- tion will be held, one in the LaSalle Hotel Building in Chicago, December 8- 10 and one in the Central Christian Church lUiilding, Springfield, December 10-12. Many Baptists are invited to at- tend these meetings, and there will be some time given to denominational ses- sions. We hope many of our people will attend.
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HUDELSON BAPTIST ORPHANAGE
Kev. N. T. Hafer, Supt. Mrs. N. T. Hafer, Matron
CENTRAL BAPTIST CHILDREN'S HOME
MAVWOOD, ILLINOIS Rev. D. H. MacGillivray, Supt. Mrs. I). H. MacGilllvray, Matron
At present writing (Nov. 26th), we are filled with some anxiety for the well- being of our large family. Yesterday two of the severest cases of what we had supposed to be only hard colds, were in- terpreted by our good doctor as laryn- geal diphtheria and development was rapid until today antitoxin was adminis- tered with only fair prospects of success. Of course vigorous measures are being used to combat this dread disease. Enough antitoxin is expected tonight to imnnmize the whole company of nearly eighty people.
As the heating plant is not yet in the hospital department this could not be used for the sick, but the well boys now sleep there, so we are able to isolate not only the diphtheritic patients but also those who have sore throats, and make all fairly comfortable. While the situa- tion is distressing, because of the anxiety and the danger, we are thankful that con- ditions are far better than last year and we hope they will remain so. We are sparing no effort or expense, confident that the churches will back us up as they have always done in emergencies.
On Saturday, Nov. 22d, the friends of the Home in Centralia, held a tag-day which netted us about $500. Of course the Baptist people led in the enterprise, and Pastor Murch and family by their tireless energy made the thing go, while others, particularly Mr. A. E. Quick, who was chairman of the comimittee, were equally splendid. No institution ever had a more loyal support than that ac- corded the Home by the Centralia Bap- tist church.
The month of November has been a very busy month at the Central Baptist Children's Home. A house full of chil- dren with sharpened appetites, created by fresh air and good health, always de- mand work. But during the month of November we had at the Home all that sixty-nine to seventy-three vigorous chil- dren could create and besides this the main building was torn up in order to make the necessary changes to adapt the new building to the old one. This made it very hard on the matron and her staff.
However, there is a bright spot in the horizon. The new addition is up and enclosed and the plasterers are ready for their work. When completed the addi- tion will be equivalent to a good sized two-flat building. This addition is go- ing to add to the comfort and benefit of the children and the household.
Our concern now is the finances. We had thought that we had one-third the cost in hand before starting, but now the cost has run up a third more then we anticipated. The Superintendent is hop- ing that the friends of the Home will rally to our help and send in their checks, that the improvements be paid for on completion. We need ten people who will give $100, fifteen who will give $50, and twenty people who will give $25, and others who will help in the smaller amounts.
We thank our friends for gifts of canned fruit. Special mention ought to be made of La^'Iarsh and Manlius clnn-ches who added chickens for Thanks- giving.
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Department of Religious Education
Chairmao Rev. Herbert Hines, El Paso, Director Rev. Louis H. Koehler, Normal Elementary Directory Miss Marian E. Kimble, Galesburg
The State Department of Religious Education met recently in Chicago to for- mulate plans for the year's work. Every member was present, including Dr. Brand, superintendent of missions, who offered many helpful suggestions.
Two items included in the projection of work are of special significance. The state director presented a plan to organ- ize associational departments of religious education. This was freely discussed by all present, and it was evident that if the state is to function properly and effective- ly in the larger movements of the denom- ination an associational organization is absolutely necessary. The department voted most heartily to push such organi- zations and voiced their appreciation of the work being done by the department in the Salem Association.
After freely discussing the need of an Assembly, it was voted to conduct a Sum- mer Assembly at Shurtleff College, Al- ton, from July 12 to 18, 1920, inclusive. President Potter, a member of the state department gave much information and was made chairman of the committee on arrangements. The committee on pro- gram luet the next morning and formu- lated the aim of tlie assembly as the en- richment and deepening of the spiritual life, to help give the Christ-vision of life and service, to offer a real school of methods in religious education and to present a program of recreation and fel- lowship for all.
It was decided to give the morning hours to study classes, to play and rest
in the afternoon and to conduct mass assembly meetings in the evening. Thus the three words reveal the schedule — in- struction, recreation and inspiration. The following courses of study will likely be offered in 1920: The Bible, The Mod- ern Church School, Pastoral Leadership of Religious Education, Principles of Teaching, Alissions, B. Y. P. U. Aims and Activities and Educational Evangel- ism.
The program conmiittee hopes to se- cure Dr. W. E. Raff'ety, editor in chief of the Publication Society, and one-time professor of sociology and pedagogy of the Kansas City Theological Seminary, to give the course on the Modern Church School. Other members of the faculty will be secured soon and the list pub- lished in the Bulletin. Watch for it.
The department is desirous that all who attend will receive the full benefits of the time spent and are hoping to se- cure a trained recreationalist to plan the games and tlie stunt programs. At least one afternoon will be spent on the Missis- sippi, the vesper service and the address conducted and given on the boat.
The State B. Y. P. U. organization will help materially in working up dele- gations for the Assembly, the plan being to work through the vice-presidents of the three districts. Churches will be asked to send their workers and potential leaders to this assembly. The denomina- tions, the times and the local churches call insistently for trained leaders and in the assemblv we have the answer.
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Woman s Baptist Missionary Society of Illinois
MRS. W. P TOPPING, Pres.
Mrs. Martha V. Higman, Editor Morgan, Park
Mrs. H. VV. Tate, Treasurer 2331 Hartzell Ave., Evanston
Greetings to all Illinois Baptist wom- en!
A Christmas season full of the joy of making others happy ! A New Year full of praise and service! As we approach this old-time Christmas, our hearts in one glad union say, "Thanks be unto God for His unspeakable Gift."
Oui- Annual Report
By the time you are reading this, the ^'Annual Report" of the W. B. M. S. of Illinois should have reached every Circle president. It should come to you from your Associational President. If you do not receive it, please notify her.
Now, dear Circle President, we won- der if you make a careful use of this valuable book. We endeavor to have it strictly authentic. It is full of valuable information relative to our Women's work as a denomination and as a state. It takes much time and careful thought to coimpile its many details. It costs quite a large sum of money to print it. We firmly believe it is necessary to pub- hsh it, we believe it has been a source of education to Illinois women in other years, and we just as firmly believe that if each Circle president and program leader studies its contents, makes use of its suggestions, plans for and arranges a state afternoon, often referring to various statements scheduled in our "Annual Re- port," a greater intelligence, which means a greater interest in advancing Christ's
Kingdom, will come to Illinois women. Dear Circle President, it is up to you. Please do not fail.
Mrs. W. P. Topping.
A very enthusiastic woman's meeting of the Rock River Association was held Nov. 14th, in DeKalb. The attendance was good, the program well taken by bright and earnest women. Mrs. W. H. Reed of Belvidere, was elected president of the Association.
An inter-denominational Reading Class of 125 members to cover five evenings, lias been organized by the Elgin Baptist church. The book to be studied is "World Facts and America's Responsi- bilities," by Dr. Patton. Is not this a good suggestion for inter-denominational fellowship, especially where the churches are not large?
The many friends of Dr. F. L. Ander- son are sympathizing with him because I A the sudden passing on of his wife, Mrs. Anderson. She was a woman of nuich ability and active in denominational work, especially in teaching Americaniza- tion to those of foreign birth. At the time of her death she was president of the Woman's Baptist Mission Union of Chicago Association, and will be greatly missed in Baptist activities. Her funer- al occurred Nov. 25th, in the Morgan Park Baptist church.
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The Baptist Old People's Home
Maywood, Illinois
A gift to the Home of one thousand dollars from Rev. James P. Thorns (de- ceased) was announced at the last meet- ing of the Board of Directors and placed in the permanent endowment fund to be known as The James P. Thorns Memorial Endowment. Dr. Thoms will be remem- bered as among the first interested in starting this Home for the aged. May others follow this worthy example till the Home is placed on a safe and digni- fied basis with at least one hundred thou- sand dollars endowment, and the build- ing suitably enlarged.
With our present relations with the State Convention and the denomination no one who wants to do a beautiful and permanent service for the aged need hesi- tate to give or make bequests to the Bap- tist Old People's Home at Maywood.
The annual bazaar for the benefit of the Home will be held Dec. 6th, from 10 to 5 at 4815 Drexel Boulevard, Chica- go. A cordial invitation to participate by attending, contributing or purchasing is hereby extended.
We greatly appreciate the contributions of fruit and the little coal bags which have been coming in from quite a num- ber of'churches and Sunday schools, also the beautiful words of good-will that come with them. A fine expression of thankful hearts at Thanksgiving time and a real immediate help to those who carry the anxiety for the Home during the present high cost of necessities.
If your Thanksgiving offering was given elsewhere, please remember the Old People's Home at Christmas.
On Friday, Nov. 21st, the wife of Rev. F. L. Anderson, Superintendent of the Executive Council. Chicago, passed away. She had been very sick for some time, but her death was a great shock to the many friends of Brother Anderson. She was a great help to him in his great and successful work, and the loss will be very keenly felt by him and his family. Brother Anderson will have the sympathy of his many friends throughout the state.
Rev. J. D. Scott, who recently resigned the church at Sycamore and accepted the Bethel church for one-half time, has re- cently closed a revival meeting of that church, resuhing in fifty-two professions faith, fort3'-one persons were baptized and six were received into the church otherwise. The church and community made Brother Scott a present of a fine fur overcoat at the close of the Thanks- giving dav.
THE MINISTRY
We have rejoiced most heartily in the success of the effort to raise the More- house Memorial million for the use of the Ministers and Missionaries Benefit Board. But our Board must be in a position in the near future not merely to grant aid to men who are in distress, but also to grant pensions to all our minis- ters. During the next five years our fund should reach at least $10,000,000.
But the churches must make more ade- quate provision for its ministers while they are still in srevice. A campaign should be carried through our churches to secure higher rates of salaries. — Sur- vey.
On Sunday morning, Nov. 3 0, the Green- ville clxurch raised the money necessary to pay all indebtedness on the newly pur- chased parsonage. The Editor of the Bul- letin aided the pastor at that service.
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THE BAPTIST BANK I
The Annuity Bonds of the various Boards and Societies of the Northern I
Baptist Convention are as safe as a bank account — safer indeed. I
All of the co-operating organizations have adopted a uniform set of rules i
which are published herewith. i
LIFE ANNUITIES
(jienei-al Rules for the Conduct of Annuity Business Adopted February 17 and April 15, 1919 KASIS OF ISSUING ANNUITY CONTRACTS
Annuity Contracts will be issued only in return for
1. Cash; or for
2. Bonds at their market value — except that U. S. Government bonds may be accepted at par — the market value to be determined by quota- tions in financial journals of a recognized standing or by special re- port of a bond and stock broker of reputable standing; or
3. Mortgages of such character as would be accepted for permanent in- vestment by the Finance Committees of the respective Boards.
ANNUITY RATES
1. The rate at which an annuity contract will be issued is determined by the age of the annuitant in accordance with the printed schedule of annuity rates.
2. There will be no change in the rate on an annuity contract during the life of that contract.
ANNUITY PAYMENTS
Annuity payments will be made annually or semi-annually only. RETURN OF PRINCIPAL,
It will be the policy of the societies issuing annuity contracts not to enter into any agreement that any part of the principal shall be returned. ACCEPTANCE OF PROPERTY UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT
Other property, including stock and real estate, which is satisfactory to the Finance Committee of the Board concerned, may be accepted under a trust agreement to pay the donor or donors thereof the actual net income on such property, when and as paid, with the understanding that the Society shall have the right, after due conference with the donor or donors, to sell such property, and that when such property is sold the Society will issue a single or a survivor- ship annuity contract for the net proceeds received from the sale of such prop- erty at the rate of income paid to annuitants at the age of the donor or donors of such property at the time when the sale of the property has been effected. The General Board of Promotion of the Northern Baptist Convention, J . Y. Aitchison, D.D,, General Director, 200 Fifth Avenue, New York City. American Baptist Foreign Mission So- Women's American Baptist Foreign ciety, George B. Huntington, Treas- Mission Society, Miss Alice B. Sted-
urer, Box 41, Boston, Mass. man, Treas., Ford Building, Boston,
The American Baptist Home Mission Mass.
Society, Charles L. White, D.D., The Women's American Baptist Home Exec. Sec'y., 23 East 26th St., New Mission Society, Mrs. Katherine S.
York, N. Y. Westfall, Secy., 2969 Vernon Ave.,
Ministers and Missionaries Benefit Chicago, 111.
Board, E. T. Tomlinson, D.D., Sec- The American Baptist Publication So- retary, 23 East 2 6th St., New York, . ciety, Gilbert N. Brink, D.D., Sec'y., N. Y. 17 01 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.
The Illinois Baptist State Convention
E. P. BRAND, D.D., Supt., Normal, 111.
Correspondence is invited with any of the above organizations.
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NORMAL, ILLINOIS, JANUARY 192«
NO. 9
1920
We are now entering upon a new }ear. It seems strange that we are so nearly 2,000 years after the advent of Christ and yet more than half the world has never heard of him, and more than half the professed Christian world knows nothing of the real vital message of the Ciospel. Protestant Christianity of Amer- ica is planning to do more, during 1920. to give the Gospel to the whole world than ever before in any one year, or we might say in any dozen years. 1920 brings to our minds some notable facts of history. It was in 1620, three hun- dred 3^ears ago, that the Pilgrim Fathers landed at Plymouth Rock. This was the beginning of the most noted community, and the most startling feature of civiliza- tion the world has ever known. The whole of America, that is, of the United States, was greatly affected by the be- ginning of the New England settlement. It was three hundred years ago this year that the first slaves were sold in Vir- ginia ; the beginning of a traffic that lasted nearly two hundred and fifty years, that almost wrecked the nation and took a terrible war of four years to break down, and brought a negro race to our country that now numbers 11,000,000 people.
The year 1920 will be the first year of National Prohibition of the liquor traffic
in America. This is almost as import- ant as the freeing of the slaves, and it has been brought about, not by a blood struggle, but by peaceful methods.
In 1919 we were just recovering from four years of the greatest military shock the world ever knew. Now in 1920, the Christian people are hoping to do big things. Last year John D. Rockefeller gave to Beneficence, $4,750,000, through the Baptist denomination, and about Christmas time gave $100,000,000 to go to Educational work, toward increasing the salaries of teachers and to medical work toward eradicating disease from the world. Other people are beginning to realize that they are the Lord's stewards, and that all they possess is entrusted to them to use for the benefit of humanity.
We believe the Baptists of Illinois will do more for the State Convention during the year 1920 than ever before. The Convention is occupying a position more important than in any other year of its history. Almost every phase of our de- nominational work is looking to the con- vention for help ; and almost all of the National Societies will do nothing in the state without the co-operation of the State Convention. This is perhaps w^l, for no outside organization knows the state so well as its own Convention, The Convention is in a better condition to do
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this work than any other organization, provided the people furnish the means for it; but a poorly supi)orted Conven- tion has but little power for the great work now required of the State Conven- tion organization.
For the first time in its history, the Illinois Baptist State Convention has planned to close its financial year April 30th. That will be only seven months from the time of the closing of last year. Last year a considerable number of churches closed their State Conven- tion year March 31st. Such churches can easily do the same this year and there will be no break in their plans except that the year of the National Societies closes April 30th instead of March 31st. But other churches can easily raise seven- twelfths of their year's apportionment for the state work by April 30th. The apiX)rtionments for State Convention for this coming year were sent to all the churches last summer, and it will be nec- essary for the pastors to bring the matter clearly before their people.
After the first of May, we may have new methods on the One Hundred Mil- lion Dollar Drive ; but the important phase of our financial work for 1920 must be the first four months of the year, and a strong effort during that time to raise the whole apportionment.
The year 1920 should be an important year in the history of all our local churches. We can never build up a strong denominational interest unless we have strong, vigorous local churches. The time has come when all our churches should take on new life. We need spir- itual life in our churches, not only to provide material means, but that will bring some hundreds and in the whole country, many thousands of our young
men and young women into ministerial and missionary life. We believe 1920 is going to do this more than in many years of the past. Let us make this year memorable in our history.
THE NEW AMERICANS
The great religious problem in Amer- ica centers in our new Americans. The estimated population of the United States in 1916 was 112,000,000. Of this num- ber, 32,000,000, or more than one-quar- ter, may be designated as new Amer- icans. Over 14,000,000 people in the L'nited States at the present time were born outside of it. Hundreds of thou- sands of these people who have recently come among us are among the very best citizens we have. But there are thou- sands of others who are most dangerous enemies. Our whole American civiliza- tion faces the greatest peril in all its history.
There is only one force that can amal- gamate all these different elements, and that is the Gospel of Jesus Christ. As a denomination we have been increasing our work among these people during the last ten years, but our work ought to be very greatly increased at once. All our missionary agencies are now converging on this point. The Committee on Sur- vey is approving a budget which wmII pro- vide for more than double the present work. Our great problem in this whole matter is that of leadership. We have already established some training schools for the Swedes, the Norwegians, the Germans, the Italians, the Danes, and some others. We need a strong, thor- oughly organized school for men of the Slavic and kindred races. — Franklin.
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Published monthly in the interest of the Illinois Baptist State Convention.
Subscription price, 25c a year; clubs of 10, 20c; clubs of 20 or more, 15c.
E. P. BRAND, Editor Superintendent of Missions,
201 North School Street, Normal, Illinois.
"Entered as second class matter, June 12,
1909, at the Postoffice at Normal,
Illinois, under the Act of
March 3, 1879."
WE are beginning the first year under National Prohibition. We have practically had Prohibition since July 1st as a war measure.
SOME people, especially in the East think it will be hard to live under Prohibition laws. The people of little Rhode Island are making effort to hold up the United States Government on the
hquor traffic.
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SOME western states have had Prohi- bition for many years. Kansas has been more than thirty years without li- censed saloons and instead of becoming bankrupt, they report that they have one automobile for each five persons in the state.
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THE subject of Temperance is now Deing agitated in England more than ever before. England is one of the most wide open liquor countries in the world. It is difficult to get a drink of water in London or Liverpool, but all kinds of liquors can be had at almost any point in the cities. At Rotterdam, Holland, the great railroad station is a saloon. No place to sit down except at a table and then the passenger is asked to buy a drink.
ALREADY the partial prohibition of the drink business since July 1st has had a great effort upon the lives of the people, and the business of the com- munities. Fifty years from now, the peo- ple as a whole will be as much opposed to the saloon business as they are now to the slavery business. ^ ^ ^
THE greatest need of the Baptists to- day, and in fact of the entire Protest- ant Christianity, is many thousands of young men and women to give themselves to ministerial and missionary work. Tliis kind of work is the most heroic, one of the hardest tasks to which one can con- secrate himself. We certainly have many young people among the Baptists who are heroic and bold enough to un- dertake big things and hard tasks. Every young Christian should honestly ask God what He would have him to do. If God leads into the ministry or into mission- ary work there can be no mistake.
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WHY should not some wealthy young men and women have the honor and privilege of proclaiming the Gospel ? For the past generation almost all who have had this great privilege of making the most of their lives for God and hu- manity, have come from the poorer classes.
T'lE ]^)a])tist Annua! of Illinois is now just about ready for shipment. It has been exceedingly difficult to get all the reports from the Associations. We liave prevailed upon four clerks from Associations to copy a list of the officers and tables and forward them to us so as not to hold back the Annual. We re- gret that we cannot get the Annual out a few weeks earlier, but we cannot if we have it reasonably up to date and with correct statistics.
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"IUKKICI l/r TO KXI'LAIN"
It is reported that the Kapti-ls of Tennessee have received four Associa- tions of Free J5ai)tists without requiring a re-immersion. Some Southern Illinois r.aptists cannot understand why this can he done in Tennessee and cannot Ije done in Southern Illinois. Dr. W . W Throg- niorton, Editor of the Illinois iJaptist, tries to explain. Of course it would not do for Dr. Throgniorton to ojipose what i'i done 1)\- the liaptists south of the Ma.son and Dixon Line. He admits that it is all right for the Tennessee IJaptists to do this, hut when the Southern Illinois IJaptist Association voted to receive any and all Free Baptist churches that would send letters requesting admission to that Association, Dr. Throgmorton wrote various articles against it. He admits that Free Baptists have valid baptism. but claims that when an individual from a Free Bajjtist church comes to a Baptist church he should be re-immersed, not because he has not been baptized, not be- cause he himself doubts his own baptism, but to satisfy the prejudices of some other people. It se^ms to us that Dr. Throgmorton, in admitting the correct- ness of the Tennessee Baptists in receiv- ing four .\ssociations of Free Baptists, is turning about and facing toward the position on .\lien Inmiersion that is held ])y the Baptists of most of the whole world, the position that is held by eight of our nine .American Baptist Theologic- al seminaries, and by practically all the Baptist schools and papers in the world, except a part of those in the territory of the Southern Baptist Convention.
Dr. Throgmorton tries to explain why it is right for Southern Baptists to do the same thing that he condemns the Northern Baptists for doing. Dr. Throg-
morton is a strong man in some things, but he shows exceedingly great weakness of argument in attempting this impos- sil)le explanation. We think that he knows he is wrong in this matter, he is intelHgent enough for that, but he is "too set in his ways" to admit it, not quite big enough to admit an error when it stands out st) plainly that almost any of his followers can see it. If, how- e\'er, the Doctor lives a few years (we hope he will live many), he will doubt- less be constrained to admit his error, and not try to persuade people who have been baptized to make a travesty of the ordinance, by repeating an immersion in the name of the Trinitv.
UNOCCUPIED FIEUDS
In our study of the non-Christian world the committee has been compelled to raise the cpiestion as to whether we ought not to enter some of tlie unoc- cupied fields of the world. Two great fields immediately loom up which are not adequatel}' provided for : the Moham- medan world and SoiUh America. Thi^ is a critical hour in the history of Mo- hammedanism. It has sufifered a fearful reverse in the war. Christianity's op- portunity in the Mohannnedan world is dawning.
Another great field. South America, a continent of unimagined resources and teeming with life, has no adequate re- ligion. There are millions of its people still in paganism. Most of its leading men, disgusted with Christianity as they have seen it, have forsworn all religion.
What attitude are we to assume to- ward these unoccupied territories? Our first responsibility is, without doubt, to the fields which we have already entered. But as soon as these obligations are at
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all adequately met we must recognize our obligation to the great awakening AIo- hammedan world and to the peoples of our sister republics to the south. — Frank- lin.
MONEY RECEIVED FOR THE STATE CX)NVE]VTION FOR DECE31BER
Only a few of the churches send the full apportionment at one time. When- ever a payment reported in The Bulletin completes the apportionment, it will be indicated by a (*) star.
Areola $ 5.30
Amboy 4.86
Annuity — Miss Alwilda Young.... 500.00
Berwick 22.00
Belvidere, First 7.37
Bulletin Subs 103.09
Chrisman 3.49
Champaign, University Church.... 3.75
Chicago, Belden Ave 26.87
Chicago, Normal Park... 11.27
Chicago, Second 45.34
Educational Commission 191.66
Evangelist, P. M. Dunk, Collec- tions 196.76
Freeport 31.50
General Board of Promotion —
Advertisement 7.00
Greenup. Rev. J. L. Ryan and
wife 10.00
Minonk 14.00
Manlius 20.57
Moline 60. OT)
O'Pallon 2.47
Percy .89
Roodhouse, Mrs. C. T. Scott,
S. E. F 5.00
Rumney Memorial Fund, Chil- dren's Home, Maywood 500.00
Sireator 7.00
Sterling 7.37
Shurtleff College Advertisement.. 7.00
Universitp Baptist Ch. Insurance 55.00
Victory Campaign 3,000.00
Joseph C. Dent, Collections 88.00
George H. Yule, Collections 228.21
Total $5,166.3 7
IXTER-CHURCH WORLD MOVEMENT CONFERENCE
By Airs. W. P. Topping.
Cold wintry blasts, half-heated, half- lighted assembly rooms failed to chill the ardor and enthusiasm of the State Train- ing Conference of the Inter-church
World Alovement that met at Hotel La- Salle. December 8th, 9th and 10th. There were nearly 400 delegates from Chicago and twenty-four adjoining counties ; eighteen denominations had registered delegates, other denominations sent one or more representatives. Every session was full of interest. Would that each could be reported !
From 9:30 a. m. to 9:30 p. m. speak- ers of national fame put before an earn- est, attentive audience startling state- ments that demand attention. Here are a few of the "high lights" :
"Unity of spirit means unity of ef- fort", "25,000,000 members of the Evan- gelical churches in America — What could we not do if we were united in etTort."
"In America there are thirty-si.x races, tifty-four languages, fifty-eight maga- zines, 1046 newspapers printed in foreign languages, 13.515,000 foreign born, 4,- 000,000 not naturalized, 3.000.000 not speaking English."
"Liberty is never safe, unless under Ijondage of law."
Up to 1917 there had been 29,000 grad- uates from the University of Illinois. Eighty-three of these graduates entered the ministr}'. Six became missionaries. Twenty-five percent of all denominational colleges go into definite Christian serv- ice, five and one-half percent of other colleges.
"In Chicago there are 570,070 children between ages 6 to 21 with NO religious education."
Dr. Cornelius I'atton, just back from China. re])()rted seeing numerous gods thrown into the rivers — he saw the Ten Commandments hung in a temple where an old fat god used to be. He said : "Opportunity is so large, no one denom- ination can do it — but all together, can
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we not enter in and evangelize China? 400.000,000 of China call to you."
■•The difference between collection and offering — the collection is like crumbs we brush from the table. Offering is like the gCKxl food which makes rich blood and life."
"Give proportionately regardless of tlie tenth."
Program for next four months — all de- nominations co-operating — January, In- tercession ; February, Stewardship ; ]\Iarch, Life-work; April, Evangelism.
The Intercession periods were most impressive. Prayer permeated every ses- sion and no delegate could attend with- out feeling that a Divine Commander was guiding this great movement of Christ's church. Its purpose comes to every Christian with tremendous force — "Having prayed, I will co-operate with God and my fellow workers in answer- ing my prayers by complete surrender and obedience to the will of God, and by doing everything in my power to arouse and inspire the church." Let us resolve to make this purpose our own for 1920!
DEATHS
Mrs. Mary J. Blunt died in Jackson- ville at 8:15 a. m., December 27th. She had been ill only a few hours. She was ninety-two years and four months of age. She was a member of a Baptist church and has been a Christian from early life. She was active and bright until the last. She attended the Morgan- Scott Co. As- sociation last September and at one time while I was there, she was called upon to lead the Association in prayer. The Editor called upon her about two months ago. She expressed herself as longing to see The Bulletin come every month, as she read it all with much interest.
Mrs. Webb, mother of Rev. Cyrus W. Webb, pastor at Wood River, died at 5 :30 a. m., January 3d. For many years she has made her home with her son Cyrus. She was sick only four days. She was eighty-seven years and four months of age. She was a devoted Christian, and brought up two boys for the minis- try.
Rev. A. M. Kirkland, pastor at Maho- met, died in a hospital in Chicago about the middle of December. He was about sixty years of age, and was doing good work with the jNIahomet church and in the Bloomfield Association. His body was taken to the state of Tennessee for burial.
The wife of Rev. E. J. Parson, pastor of the First Baptist church of JoHet, died December 6th after having suffered over a year with pulmonary tuberculosis. Her husband says, "Long before the end she was reconciled to her fate. Her fare- well and beendictions can never be for- gotten."
THE NEAV BAPTIST PAPER
The Northern Baptist Convention has established a new weekly paper to be known as The Baptist. When this new paper is started, the Standard and the Pacific Baptist will go out of existence and the Baptist will take their place in the mailing list. So far as we know, no other paper has been given up for this new paper. The headquarters and place of publication of this new paper will be Chicago, and Rev. Latham A. Crandall, D.D., of Minneapolis, will be the editor. This will not be a privately owned paper, but owned and conducted by the North- ern Baptist Convention, and it will be
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supposed to cover the territory of thirty- four or thirty-five states. All the sub- scribers to the Standard will receive a copy of this paper the last week in Jan- uary, when it begins publication. We hope this paper will have a large circu- lation in Illinois.
UNIVERSITY CHURCH
Rev. Martin C. Bryant, pastor of the I'niversity church writes that he bap- tized four the last Sunday in November. Three of these were young men. The Editor of The Bulletin was given the time at the Sunday morning service De- cember 7th to speak to the students upon the subject of "Enlistment in ^Ministerial and Missionary Work." It was one of the greatest meetings that we have had during the past twelve months. There were about' 135 to 140 students present. They listened attentively to what we had to say and some of them expressed them- selves as willing to consider the matter of some si>ecial work in the Kingdom, and after the service every student in the congregation was introduced to the sjieaker. The pastor giving his name and place of residence. The State Con- vention has never done a greater mission work than in establishing and supporting the church at the State University.
ORDINATION
A council of ministers was called b}- the Shabbona church in the Aurora Association to meet November 26th to consider the ordination of the pastor, Rev. G. B. L. Johnson. Mr. Johnson had been supplying the church for about three years. Five churches were represented After a thorough examination, the coun- sel declared itself fully satisfied and the ordination services were conducted that night.
P.^STORAL, CHANGES
Rev. D. J. Scott, who was pastor at the Plymouth and St. Mary's churches resigned the Plymouth church to accept the Bethel church for one-half time. On November 3d, he began a series of meet- ings which closed November 26th. Thanksgiving Day was observed at the church, with dinner in the basement. During the meetings there were forty- seven additions to the church, forty-one by baptism, two by letter and four on their Christian experience, and fifty-two professions of faith.
Rev. W. F. Thompson, who was for five or six years pastor of the Farmers- ville and Zenobia churches, closed his work there in December and accepted a call to the Indianola church. He bap- tized two young women at Zenobia on the 2d day of December, the day he closed his work there. Three have been ap- proved for baptism in Indianola since he began his work on that field.
Rev. F. T. Klotzsche, who has been pastor in Andalusia for more than two years will close his work on that field the first of February and accept a call to the Cornell churcli in the Bloomington Association. Brother Klotzsche has done a quiet but good work at Andalusia, and we hope he will have good success at Cornell.
Rev. James Earl Corwin, who has been pastor for about two years at Ridge- wood, Joliet, has accepted a call to be- come i)astor of the ColHnsville church. Collinsville is an important field in the .Alton Association in which there are great possibilities for successful work.
The Second Baptist church in Carter- ville, from which Rev. Fred V. Wright was called to Ashland, recently located as its pastor Rev. J. G. Bagwill. Brother Bagwill began work the latter part of
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November. This is a splendid field and a good church, and Brother Bagwill is well known among the churches in that section of the state.
The following letter has been received from Amboy: '"Am sending this to you to let you know that our church extended a call to Rev. M. L. Markland of Streat- or, 111., and he has accepted. Mr. Mark- land and family plan to come about the first of the year. We have rented an up to date modern house for the parsonage and are looking forward with much an- ticipation to the time when we shall have a pastor on the field with us again.''
CHURCHES
The El Paso church held its annual meeting on January 2d. A telephone message states that they had a great day and increased the pastor's salary $500.00. Rev. H. W. Hines is the pastor.
The clerk of the ]\Iarengo church writes as follows, "Work in the Marengo church is most encouraging. Rev. Frank LeG. Church took up his duties as pas- tor October 19th. He is untiring in his efforts to build up the church, and there is a renewed interest in all of the de])art- ments.
The Sunday evening services are evan- gelistic, and are well attended. A splen- did work is being done by Mr. Cliurch among the men and boys, and we are hoping and planning big things for the interests of the Kingdom this coming year." — Helen H. Spencer, Church Clerk.
.A1x)ut one year ago, Rev. Edward Renden, pastor of the Pontiac church, was taken sick with influenza, and while the church held him as pastor until Sep- teni'ber, he was able to do almost no work, and then was compelled to resign the pastorate." The church d o e s
not yet have a pastor. They recently sold the parsonage, which was unfavorably lo- cated and had considerable debt upon it. All debts on the property was cleared up. We hope that they will locate a l)astor soon, for that is a very important field.
The Claim St. Church in Aurora, is making very decided progress. A few \ears ago, it was in a rather discouraging condition. They called Rev. Thaddeus L. Stevens and he was ordained into work in that church. His work has been quiet and steady, but effective. The bud- get arranged for the church for the com- ing year 1920 is $2,509; but few churches have so many tithers on their list as the Claim St. church.
Rev. George H. Thompson of AA'ater- loo, la., assisted Rev. L. E. Ellison in special meetings at Areola which resulted in about twenty-five conversions and ad- ditions to the church. The pastor speaks in very high terms of his appreciation of the work of Evangelist Thompson." The church recently purchased a nice modern parsonage less than one block from the church building. All the money neces- sary to pay for it was raised and $1400 more.
Rev. J. R. Hastings, pastor of the (lirard church, reports a very good re- vival meeting in his church. He expected to baptize about twenty-five converts on the night this letter was written. Rev. O. W. Shields, missionary of the local Association assisted in the meetings. The church increased the pastor's salary $200.00, as the result of Missionary Yule's work.
Rev. J. P). Little, pastor of the Down- ers' Grove church, writes at the close of their special meetings as follows : "In the morning service we baptized four
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(others are waiting), ten were given the right hand of fellowship, and eleven came forward and took their stand for Christ, making twenty in all who have professed a hope in Him during the meet- ings. Another interesting feature was that a fine business man was gloriously saved and was baptized Sunday morning. Praise the Lord for his marvelous work among the children of men."
Rev. L. P. Cassell, the new pastor at Utica, writes that things have been going nicely since he opened up the work in September. "Among the many other things that we are doing we hope to have the Baptist Bulletin in every Baptist home, as a beginning at least, possibly later in all the Protestant homes in our town and community."
Rev. O. S. Taylor, pastor of the East Alton Baptist church, wrote December 4th, "as follows : "AVe have just closed a two weeks" meeting with our church. The writer doing the preaching and the dear Lord blessed in the saving of twen- ty-five,souls. Of that number, fourteen have come into the church and will be l)aptized Sunday evening, December 7th. May God's blessing be upon the readers of The Bulletin and the editor. I am always glad to get The Bulletin."
As a result of the Sunday meetings in Rock Island, the first church received about 100 members and Moline 100. Edgewood, East Moline, Watertown and Silvis all received a fair number of addi- tions.
The Mendota church, of which Rev. R. T. Gassowa\- is pastor, seems to be in a very prosperous condition. We have never seen the meeting house and par- sonage in so good condition. The pas- tor feels very much encouraged witli the work there.
Rev. C. P. Greenfield, pastor of the First Baptist church of Paris, writes that Rev. A. P. Renn and R. H. Bache Meyer who held meetings in that church last year have just closed another meeting. He says, "The large auditorium of the First Baptist church was filled each night and after the first week we had to open up the Sunday school rooms to accommo- date the crowd. The interest continues growing from the beginning of the meet- ing. We had to close on account of fuel shortage. There were VJ persons who made a profession of faith."
Manlius Church. "District Superin- tendent George H. Yule, of the Illinois Baptist State Convention spent the first week in December with the Manlius church of which Rev. J. Brainard Brown is the pastor, accompanied and assisted by Mrs. Yule. An every-member can- vass was conducted over this rural field with remarkable results. Many new pledges of support were received, and most of the old ones were increased, as- suring the increase of the pastor's salary and the entire benevolent budget for the coming }ear is more than provided for. State Superintendent McBride, of the Anti-Saloon League, recently said, "I consider Brother Yule one of the strong- est and best efficiency men we have." The Manlius church is prepared to en- dorse such an estimate of his wise and energetic work, in organizing and svstem- atizing the finances of the church Mrs. Yule has consecrated her trained voice to the singing of the old story of Christ's love and power."
PERSONAL
Rev. L. D. Lamkin, within the last few months, has held meetings at the First Church in Springfield, the First Church
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in Decatur, and in Indiana and Kentucky. He reports good meetings. Some of them especially strong. He will assist Rev. R. H. Claxon in the First Church in Aurora at some time in the future.
Evangelist J. M. Edmundson spent fourteen weeks in Kansas and Missouri after September 1st in evangelistic work. He says, "We had a continual round of successful meetings out in the 'Sunflow- er' and the 'Show Me' states." Engage- ments closed out there December 7th. l^)rother Edmundson will be open for en- gagements for evangelistic work at any point where he might be called. His ad- dress is Atwood, 111.
Rev. Ernest A. Bell, D.D., was for many years the pastor of the Midnight church of Chicago in the red light dis- trict. He did successful work in preach- ing on the streets at midnight during those years. Since the red light districts have been broken up. Dr. Bell preaches very much on the streets around the post- office. He is a very devoted servant of the Master. The secretary of this or- ganization is Rev. M. P. Boynton, D.D., pastor of the Woodlawn Baptist church. Since 1906, thirteen years ago, the Mid- night church has distributed Scriptures (from a single verse to a complete Bible) in sixty-eight languages.
STATE CONVENTION MISSIONARIES
The pastor at Charleston, Rev. L. V. Edwards, seems to be making heroic ef- fort to bring that church up to a high standard of service. In some respects the interest seems to be moving forward. He has recently received several mem- bers into the church and there seems to be some determination to build up the church. There seems to be some lack of workers for Sunday school and other de- partments.
Rev. A. S. Gloyd has completed one quarter as pastor at Silvis and Geneseo. Decided progress seems to have been made at the Silvis church and the pastor is now taking the ix)sition for full time service instead of half time. The church debt is now about paid ofif and they did good work last year for missions. The church raised last year for all purposes about $2,000.
Our missionary at Rochelle, Rev. H. 15. Stevens, has had very encouraging work during the first quarter. The Christmas exercise in the Sunday School was very successful. The house Avas crowded. The attendance in the Sunday School is now four times more than it was the beginning of the quarter. The }'oung people meet in the parsonage every Friday evening and the attendance has increased from eight to twenty-five. The Rochelle church has been pastorless for two or three \ears and it is very en- couraging to note this evidence of pro- gress.
Rev. Cyrus W'. W'ebb, our missionary pastor at Wood River, seems to be very much encouraged with the work there. He has been on that field ten months and has added sixty-nine to the church which now brings the membership up to 127. The Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. have also made substantial growth. $3,000 have been pledged for a new building and they are very anxious to get started on a new building enterprise in the near future.
Rev. Gustaf L. Lindsteadt, our mis- sionary pastor of the Swedish church in Rock Island and Davenport, recently re- signed his work there and has gone to another field.
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in Springfield in special meetings. Coal shortage and cold weather were very much against the meetings and yet the latter part of the meetings turned out quite well. The Enlistment Week was a success that was carried out in the church.
District Missionary George H. Yule has been very busy during the past quar- ter. He has done a very large and suc- cessful work. Every place that he has visited has responded heartily in his plans to lead them into larger things and they have all expressed great appreciation of his work. He will spend the month of January and one-half of February in the Bloomfield Association.
Rev. A. V. Rowland, our missionary pastor in Peoria, writes a very encourag- ing letter. Brother Rowland has charge of three Sunday school missions and preaching stations and assists the pastor of the first church. In the business meet- ing in October the church voted to in- crease his salary $200.00.
Rev. A. G. Prestage, our missionary- pastor at Oglesby, writes : "The Sun- day gatherings are steadily increasing, es- pecially the night service. Our B. Y. P. U. has grown marvelously, especially the Junior, whose members pray, sing and testify, almost equal to seniors. I believe we are going to have a very good year. The signs are here that such a time is on the way. Our Sunday School Superin- tendent is a live wire. To God be all the glory."
Rev. Joseph C. Dent, district superin- tendent for northern Illinois, was laid by on account of sickness during about six weeks of his first quarter. He began work again December 21st. On the 22d he writes from Tampico as follows : "I preached here twice yesterday, sang two solos, taught a class in Sunday school and
met with cluu'ch officers in the after- noon. 1 am standing the work very well. 1 have decided to stay here ]\Ion- day and Tuesday to make an every-mem- ber canvass." We are very glad that Brother Dent's health seems to be re- stored and hope that he will be able to do vigorous work during the next three months.
The following letter was received from the Hammond church : "Just a little re- port which I thought might be of interest to The Bulletin. " Brother Yule has been here for the past five days and made an every-member canvass, and to say that he has been a great help to us expresses it mildly. The church has increased the ]Dastor's salary $400.00, besides giving Brother Yule a check for $60.00, and we feel that this will be a great year for the church. Brother Yule is a great man and will be a great help to any church or pastor." — A. C. Brown, Pastor.
Our East ]\Ioline missionary field, un- der the pastorate of Rev. Henry L. Duff, reports much success during the past quarter. There were forty additions to the church, twenty-eight by baptism. East ^loline is a great and growing field and we will doubtless have a great church
Evangelist Dunk conducted a meeting in Havana early in December. The pas- tor, Rev. Mr. Blunt was sick and in the liospital during the meetings. This made it difficult for the evangelist, but there were fourteen conversions and ten addi- tions to the church.
Dr. D. O. Hopkins began his work as State Convention District Superintendent the first of the month. He is now work- ing in the Ouincy Association and will give some time to the Salem Association as soon as he possibly can. Brother Hopkins closed a splendid year's pastor- ate at Normal.
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At the Inter-church Conference at Springfield, there were enrolled sixty-five Disciples, forty-five Presbyterians, forty- two Metho<list Episcopal, thirty-seven Baptists, twenty Congregationalists, one Lutheran and one Church of God. The meetings were of considerable interest. The one night that I attended, the meet- ings was strongly Presbyterian, but per- haps the speakers had not learned that the Methodists and Baptists are doing some things. We can see some good coming out of this movement, but the Baptists must not rely upon it too strong- ly. I attended three sessions in Chica- go. That was a stronger meeting than Springfield.
NEGRO BO.IRD MEETING
The Missionary Board of the Negro State Convention met in Champaign, De- cember 11th. Rev. L. K. Williams, D.D , of Chicago, is Chairman. On account of the coal strike, the conditions were very unfavorable for the meeting, yet they had a good attendance of both men and wom- en. I have never known the Illinois State Mission work of the negro denomination in as hopeful a condition as now. Rev. S. M. Duke, of Chicago, is the General Missionary of the Convention, giving his whole time among the churches. The white Convention pays one-fourth of his salary and he reports all the money he raises on the field to the Negro Conven- tion. The white Baptists will aid the negro brethren at some important mis- sion points in the state.
Rev. J. D. Crumley has been pastor of the Plainfield church more than three years, x^t the beginning of his fourth year, his church increased his salary S300. Brother Crumley and his wife have done faithful work at Plainfield
CENTRAL BAPTIST CHILDREN'S HOME
MAYWOOD, ELLJNOIS R«T. D. H. MacGiUiTTay, Supt. Mrs. D. H. MacGllliyray, Matron
The month of December is always an interesting month at the home. The flurries of snow as they come and go at- tract the boys and girls. Then, again, there is the looking forward to Christmas and all that it brings and our children know right well that Christmas brings not only joy bells but also precious gifts.
This year was no exception. Churches and individuals vied with each other in sending toys, books and the more staple articles of wearing apparel and food. Yes, even candy was sent in unstinting- ly, and with all chicken and turkey. The Pilgrim Temple friends have supplied the home with turkey for twelve or more years and this year they came along with three large turkeys. It is needless to say our children enjoyed their Christmas dinner.
The Berwyn church brought a verx' large donation of canned goods, flour, vegetables, and also the Christmas tree. Other churches, too numerous to men- tion, also brought us splendid donations.
We wish to thank one and all for re- membering us so generously.
The new addition to the main building is nearing completion and all that have seen it think we have made a wonderful improvement as far as the comfort, con- venience and looks are concernd.
Now comes the struggle to raise the money to pay for the improvements. The budget, asked from the churches to sup- ply ordinary needs is inadequate, .so the $6,000.00 additional exipense must be raised by individual subscriptions.
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Department of Religious Education
CbainnaD Rev. Herbert Hines, El Paso, Director Rey. Louis H. Koehler, Normal Elementary Directory Miss Marian E. Kimble, Galesburg
The SUiXDAv School Standard oi' Excellence. This is the season of the year to take inventory and check up on work done. Let every superintendent test his school by the standard and if it falls below at any point let the workers l)e called into conference and definite plans laid to overcome the weak places. Every standard is a help and an inspira- tion and in working with volunteers it becomes an absolute necessity if we would do the best of which we are capa- ble. The report blanks for the schools will be sent out early in the year and it is hoped that we wdll be able to report to the Northern Baptist Convention many more standard schools than we did last year.
The second issue of the department comes from the press this month. It is an eight-page folder and is entitled, "A Department of Religious Education for a Baptist Association." If interested, send for copies. The first leaflet on the aims, program and methods of the department is worthy of your careful perusal and reference as the months come and go. Later on the department wdll issue a leaflet for superintendents containing an outline of activities for a year's work.
The Summer Assembly plans are well under way. The program committee is busy endeavoring to secure a choice list of instructors and the State B. Y. P. U. officers are getting ready to advertise and push the Assembly. Save the date — July 12 to 18, inclusive. Place, Shurt- lefif College, Alton.
Church and Associational Insti-
Ti-TKs. The director is now planning institutes for March and April and is ready to receive applications for such service. There are a few dates open in February also. An institute program generally includes addresses both after- noon and evening for two or three days, every address followed by a conference Ijeriod dealing directly with the matter presented and the problems of the school and society. In some fields it seems best to begin on Sunday and carry on until Tuesday evening, while in other places it seems best to begin on*prayer meeting night and continue until Sunday evening, r.ut any two or three day period is suf- ficient if the people set aside that time for the institute and give themselves to the sessions. It is often advisable to jdan special services for the young peo- ple and the boys and the girls while the director is on the field. He can meet the children after school hours in the afternoon after the regular meeting with the workers, and oftentimes he can meet the young people best when a luncheon is prepared and time is taken for a con- ference immediately after the supper. To get the most out of an institute a good modern text should be the basis of study for the lectures and notes should be taken by the workers. The Publication Society standard for an institute includes four sessions, with lectures (and text book if possible) and note-lx)oks presented for credits. On the whole it seems best at the present to use one of the new stand- ard teacher training texts, although this is not necessarv.
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Woman s Baptist Missionary Society of Illinois
MRS. W. P TOPPING, Pres.
Elgim Mrs. Martha V. Higman, Editm* Morgan, Park
Mrs. H. W. Tate, Treasurer 2331 Hartzell Ave., ETanston
A number of Baptist churches have re- sponded to the call of the Spirit of Christ- mas and have made some of our mis- sionaries happy by sending them boxes to be used on their fields for Christmas. The Christian Center at Indiana Harbor, Ind., has had a new Victrola given to it l)ut they have only two records. Prob- ably some of our Illinois homes have rec- ords which they are no longer using and would be willing to give them to this Center. If you have one or a number of records which you can spare, please send them well packed to Miss Sarah E. Noyes, 3801 Deodar St., Indiana Harbor, Indiana.
A gift of $25.00 has been received from the Sunday School of our Christian Center in Chicago., Aiken Institute, to be used for the day nursery in the Olivet church (colored). This church has just purchased a building in which they ex- pect to house a well equipped day nursery for the use of the large colored popula- tion to which it so ably administers. The Woman's Home Mission Society is help- ing them to the extent of $500 in the re- modeling of the building.
The Aurora Association, ^Irs. J- D- Crumley, president, is wide-awake and making a record for "over and above" gifts. It has contributed $150.00 for equipment to be given to Miss Edna Stever, who sailed in December for Im- pur, Assam. Last summer it assumed a scholarship in the Training School, which
was to be given to a member of the Asso- ciation. This is already partly provided for. A good contribution to the Jubilee Fund has been given.
The women of the Association held a semi-annual meeting Nov. 18, in Aurora First church. A fine program had been prepared by Mrs. Edward Copelin, of Aurora. Among those who took part were Mrs. Geo. McGinnis, Mrs. Schneid- er, of Aurora, Mrs. E. S. Osgood and Miss Naomi Fletcher of Chicago.
The W. W. S. girls were given the evening for a banquet with the usual toasts and songs. They always have a rousing good time at their banquets, and it is reported that this one with Miss Ethel Rhoades as toast mistress, was not an exception.
It is with much sorrow that we an- nounce the sudden death on Dec. 30, of - Mrs. W. L. Goble, of Elgin. She will be remembered by all who attended the Convention at Jerseyville as the leader of the Foreign Mission Study classes and the author of the "Pageant of Freedom," of which she gave a synopsis, being as- sisted by a number of Jerseyville girls. It has just been published by the State .Society. She was a very superior Avom- an and will be greatly missed.
Toulon is having a six weeks' class for the older people, and the B. Y. P. U. and W. W. G. are arranging a plan by which they may read many of the books in Reading Contest.
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THK SUPERINTENDENT'S JOURNEYS
On December 14th, the editor spent Sunday morning with the Woodstock churcli. Rev. H. H. Smith has been pas- tor there for six years. During the past summer the church raised his salary. I have never known that church in better condition. It is an important county seat town and is the only Baptist church, but two in McHenry county. The church is sixty-three years old and has had forty- seven pastors. Sunday night was given to Bethany church on south side in Chi- cago. Rev. O. E. jMeyers has been pas- tor for several years. This church is not far from the packing house district and has a large mission interest. Brother Meyers and his wife seem to be doing good work on that field.
Sunday morning, December 21st was given to Sycamore church. On account of the affliction of Rev. O. E. Moffet, that church is left pastorless again. The people, however, seem to l^e willing to take hold of the work and a candidate was secured for them in two weeks from that time. Sycamore is a beautiful little city, and the Baptists have a splendid property there and a fairly strong mem- bership, but they need encouraging.
Sunday afternoon we reached the Park Place church in Aurora in time for the recognition of a Roumanian Baptist church. This seems to be a strong vig- orous little body and the outlook seems to be hopeful.
.Sunday morning, December 28th, we spent at Littleton church. This church has been pastorless for about six months, but has just now located Rev. J- Living- ston Duff, pastor of the Rozetta church. He and his family had arrived the day before. There is a great opportunity for the Baptists at Littleton, if they will take hold of the work unitedlv and culti-
vate the field for about five miles around the town. Every indication seems fa- vorable at this time.
The following are some of the noted results from closing the saloons in Chi- cago the first of last July. On Decem- ber 5th, it was stated the deaths are as follows: Before July 1st a body a day from barrel house district; since July 1st less than a total of six. From Bride- well one to five bodies of alcoholics daily ; since July 1st, total less than twenty. The daily average attendance of "Bride- well" formerly was over 2,000, now about 600. One wing of the prison is closed. At the Harrison Street police station, formerly there was 75 to 100 in cells for drunkenness every night. Now about three. In the Cook County hos- pital, since July 1st, the daily average number of patients has dropped from 1,850 to 1,300. Usual Saturday night emergency cases formerly 25 to 50, now only two or three. Cases of alcoholism almost eliminated and "bums" disappear- ing. Washington Home (drink cure) former average of new arrivals 70 to 100 per month, now average two to five a month. United Charities, cases of relief caused by non-support (year ending No- vember 10) reduced from 949 to 137. Arrests for disorderly conduct, total for Chicago 460 less during first three dry uonths than during same three months last vear.
The General Board of Promotion, 200 Fifth Ave., New York, N. Y., are send- ing out very much valuable literature. They are anxious for not only the pas- tors but for the laymen to read it. Any of this valuable literature can be secured by writing to Rev. A. S. Carman, D.D., 417 South Dearborn St., Chicago.
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For a Larger Shurtleff College
Ihe following resolutions were i:)assed ])v the Illinois I5aptist State Convention at its annual meeting held in Jerseyville, October 20-23, 1919:
W'hkrkas. the campaign for a larger Shurtleff was planned before any of our large denominational drives were con- ceived and fully launched before the One Hundred Million Dollar Drive was born. and
\\'iii:Ri:AS, Shurilett College lloard was urged by the Illinois Baptist State Convention to inaugurate the present campaign, and
Wh[-:ri-;as. there seems great need for an intensive and State wide propaganda for Christian education, such as is now being carried forward, and
Whereas, any change of policy would seriously interfere with the full cultiva- tion of our field for such purpose and delay the expanding of Shurtleff College to larger usefulness and wider influence, be it therefore,
RESOLVED; First, that it is the sense of this Convention that the campaign for Shurtleff College should be pushed as rapidly as possible to completion, but along the lines now being pursued.
Second, that it shall be distinctly un- derstood that it is a part of the One Hundred Million Dollar movement and that all sums pledged to this cause shall be credited to each church on its quota of the One Hundred Million Dollars. Norton J. Hilton. Secretary Illinois Baptist State Conven- tion.
Shurtleff College has waited for years in order to launch its campaign under fa-
vorable circumstances. That time seems at hand and the campaign was begun Jan. 1, 1919. Jt progressed with re- markable success, and the ultimate out- come was no longer a matter of doubt. In May, 1919, the denomination at Den- \'er committed itself to a financial pro- gram of $100,000,000. This fall we linked up with the Inter-church World Movement, and the leaders of that move- ment announce that the drive will begin April, Ma)- or June. This means that what we do for Shurtleff' College should be done at once. Four months is a brief time in which to raise $300.000 — especial- ly if we attempt to cover the field and faithfully preach the doctrines of Chris- tian Education.
We therefore request every friend of the college to co-operate. If pastors are willing to spend a little time in the field, will they please notify President Potter or myself at once? If any have money they wish to invest in Christian manhood and womanhood through Shurtleff Col- lege, please send it in, or if you wish to have a conference with either President Potter or myself, write a line to Alton, 111. There are doubtless those in the state who would be willing to invest large sums with the college were they assured of its future growth and its permanence as an Institute of God.
Let this whole matter be a subject of prayer by those who love Shurtleff and those who believe our young people should be educated in a Christian atmos- phere unto Christian ideals.
Myron M. Haynes.
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NORMAL, ILLINOIS, FEBRUARY 1928
NO. 10
$100,000,000 CAMPAIGN
On Tuesday, February 3rd, a meeting of representatives of one or two from each state of the Northern Baptist Con- vention was called for Chicago, to con- sider carefully tlie great campaign. Dr. Aitchison was not well enough to be present, and Dr. Heath presided. The entire plan for organizing the denomina- tion even down to the minutest details for reaching every member in each local church was considered. The great drive will be made April 23-May 2nd. In those ten days it is expected that the denomina- tion will reach its goal and go "way over the top." In that meeting in Chicago not quite every state was represented, but nearly all the states from Maine to Cali- fornia. The apportionment of each state was given, but the amounts are not to be published yet for about one week. There seemed to be great enthusiasm and very general harmony with regard to the work.
There was some disappointment ex- pressed with regard to the education bud- get, but it was thought that when all the facts are known, some mysterious things can be made clear. There were three long and earnest sessions. The denom- ination seems to have a wonderful pro- gram for this work, and if we can find laymen and pastors, and especially the laymen who will give time to it, it can be
made a great success. One thing will be a Httle embarrassing among the Baptists. We are making this drive in cooperation with the Inter-Church Movement and the local organization will be by counties rather than by associations. The Bap- tists have never been accustomed to se- lect leaders along county lines, but by As- sociations, and it will not be an easy matter to find a first class layman in each county to take charge of the work and to organize the local churches. The time is so short, everybody must get busy as soon as the organization is brought home to the churches and no time can be wasted.
All that has been given this year from the first of last April will be counted in the $100,000,000 fund. It has been talked by some in Illinois that the subscriptions made for Shurtleff College after the first of last April will be counted, but that the subscriptions made before that time will not be counted. If that were correct it would be entirely unfair. For example: Baptists in the Bloomington Association subscribed $50,000 in January and Feb- ruary. It would be entirely imfair tf) them to not get credit for this and in other associations they could get credit. According to decisions in this Chicago meeting, all money paid on Shurtleff sub- scriptions before the first of last April.
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cannot be counted. But payments made after the first of April even on subscrip- tions made before the first of last April, will be counted on the $100,000,000. We think the amount assigned to Illinois, while an immense sum, is a fair average with that assigned to other states and we hope every Baptist affiliated with the Convention, whether rich or poor, will resolve to do his best when the time comes to make the subscription.
tors are planning to hold the Enlistment Week later in the year.
PERSONALS
Evangelist J. N. Edmundson held a union meeting in Pekin with the Baptist and Presbyterian churches. The meet- ing started' off with fine interest, but was compelled to close on account of the influenza. A profession of faith was made by twenty-eight persons and more than 100 persons expressed themselves as interested. Rev. E. C. Pool is our pastor of the Baptist church in that place and has made decided progress the past year. They have purchased a parsonage, cost- ing $4,100, paid off an old church debt and about $300 of paving and other things. The pastor has baptized about 35 during the past year.
STRIKES
The strikes during the later months of 1919 had considerable effect upon the work of the Baptist denomination. The coal shortage and cold weather interfered very much with some of our evangehstic efforts in Illinois. The coal shortage was at its extremest and the weather very cold at the time for the Enlistment Week. That was much against the assurance of that work. The strike of the printers in New York prevented getting out much printed matter that was intended for the Christian Enlistment Week. Many pas-
DEATHS
The wife of Rev. Henry Johns died in Ouincy on the 9th of January. Brother Johns will have the sympathy of all those who know him in this time of bereave- ment. He will make his home with his (laughter at Sidney, Illinois.
INTER-CHURCH WORLD MOVEMENT —
ILLINOIS PASTORS' CX)NFER-
ENOE, MARCH 8TH TO lOTH
"An Illinois Pastors' Conference will be held at Orchestra Hall, Chicago, March 8-10. An attendance of all pas- tors of Protestant Evangelical churches in the state will be expected. Plan notes to be a part of the great 'get-together' of Protestant pastors."
SECRETARY FOR STATE BOARD OF PROMOTION
On Thursday, February 29th, a special meeting of the State Board was called in Chicago for the purpose of electing a state director of promotion for Illinois. The Board of Prom.otion from the state has had this matter under consideration since the convention met in October and presented the name of Rev. A. E. Peter- son of Grand Forks. N. D. After a thorough discussion, the board voted unanimously to elect Mr. Peterson for this position. He has already accepted the call and located at 417 South Dearborn street, Chicago. Dt. A. S. Car- man has already been giving some of his time to work in New York and Mr. Pe- terson will occupy his office. We ex- tend Brother Peterson a hearty welcome to the state of Illinois.
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ILLINOIS BAPTIST BULLETIN
Published monthly in the interest of the Illinois Baptist State Convention.
Subscription price, 25c a year; clubs of 10, 20c; clubs of 20 or more, 15c.
E. P. BRAND, Editor Superintendent of Missions,
201 North School Street, Normal, Illinois.
"Entered as second class matter, June 12,
1909, at the Postoffice at Normal,
Illinois, under the Act of
March 3, 1879."
THE Bulletin is late in reaching the readers this month because of the "Flu." Most of the workers in the print- ing establishoTient were sick just at the time the copy was ready for them.
LET the readers of the Bulletin re- memlber that the paper always has a blue cross on it when the time expires and no ot'her copy will be sent until the subscription is renewed.
TWO issues of the new paper, "The Baptist" have appeared. It is a fine looking paper, with a beautiful cover. The copies have been full of good read- ing. The new subscriptions are increas- ing very rapidly. It is hoped that they will have 40,000 before the Convention meets in June.
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NO one can be posted on great Bap- tist affairs in America and the world unless he reads The Baptist. But a paper published for thirty-six states cannot give much local church news in each state. There is greater reason for reading the Bulletin now than ever be- fore. Let us have many new subscrib- ers for this little Illinois paper.
WE are publishing 5,000 copies of the. Bulletin in this February issue. We ran short in January. Many pastors, where a club is not taken, will receive copies. Let each one have the name of a good list from his church sent in at once.
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ONLY two more issues of the Bulle- tin will reach the people before the great drive for $100,000,000 will be on. April 23-May 2nd is the time. That will be a great ten days for the Baptists of the Northern Baptist Convention. Let every one get ready for that most im- portant week in the history of our de- nomination.
THE Baptists are now getting in shape for aggressive work in Illinois. Our four District Superintendents are ready to help the churches that need help and are willing to be helped all over the state. Evangelists Dunk and McMinn are pushing evangelistic work and our Negro General Missionary is visiting churches throughout the state, helping them to more aggressive and better ser- vice.
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WHILE the "Flu" has been much against the work on the part of our Evangelists and Missionaries during the past month, and some very hopeful meet- ings had to be closed, yet the spirit of evangelism seems to be strong among the people. Notwithstanding the hindrances, many conversions have been reported.
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THE people will be interested in read- ing the items under topics, "Increase in Salaries." Dotibtless many have not }et ']>een reported to us. If any have been omitted and will be reported to the Edi-
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tor, they will appear in the Alarch issue. One of the first aiul most important du- ties of almost all our churches at this time is to increase the salary of the pas- tor in same measure as the cost of living has increased.
MONEY HECTh]IVED FOK THE STATE CX)NVENTION FOK FEBRUARY
Only a few of the churches send the full apportionment at one time. Whenever a payment reported in the Bulletin com- pletes the apportionment, it will be indi- cated by a (*) star.
Alton, First $ 47.73
Alton, Cherry Street - 28.27
Aledo 9.45
Areola 4.56
Arthur - 39.00
Auburn 9.16
Aurora, First 49.00
Aurora, Marion Ave — 15.62
Bethol 17.42
Benton, Nancy E. Browning
S. E. F .-. 10.00
Big Rock 10.99
Bloomington 61.00
Bradford 7.50
Bulletin Subscriptions 76.81
Canton 11.71
Centralia 17.98
Chrisnian 3.24
Chicago, Austin 79.45
Chicago, Covenant 40.00
Chicago, Englewood 64.50
Chicago, Grace — 2.69
Chicago, Marquette Roads 5.00
Chicago, Second 51.25
Chicago, Tabernacle 16.18
Chicago, Western Ave 15.06
Chicago, Windsor Park 3.76
Chicago, Woodlawn 65.09
Colchester 1.40
Damascus 2.12
DeKalb 23.37
Decatur, First — Anderson Sis- ters 66.67
Dixon 7.00
Downers Grove 4.83
Deer Creek, J. L. Cornwell, S. E.
F 20.00
Educational Commission 95.83
Elgin, First 55.88
Elgin, Immanuel 6.45
Evangelist, F. M. Dunk, Collec- tions 130.00
*Fairbury 68.00
Fairmount 5.92
Greenville 10.50
Glencoe. Union 36.81
Glasford 1.55
George H. Yule, Collections 154.69
Hinckley, Investment 424.00
Hinckley 2.31
Hudson Church 3.00
Jacksonville 12.00
Jerseyville 22.96
Joliet, Eastern Ave 23.36
Joliet, Ridgewood 8.40
Kane 3.85
LaMarsh 4.03
Lexington 3.30
Lincoln 11.20
Macomb 54.00
Marengo 15.71
Maywood 10.75
Mattoon 6.44
Minonk 21.95
Normal 7.95
Ottawa 9.10
Paris 8.69
Percy .89
Piano 3.00
Plainfield 6.04
Pleasant Grove 10.00
Rent, Westville, Okla 33.00
Rockford, First 28.71
Rockford, State St ' 24.50
Rock Island First 30.00
Springfield, Elliott Ave 31.50
Somonauk, Mrs. James Rumney.. 10.00
Superintendent Supplies 21.00
Toulon — 12.75
University Church, Collection on
Pledges 993.36
Warren 2.36
Waukegan 16.66
Wheaton 26.20
Woodriver 2.63
White Swan 1.07
York 6.60
Total $3,366.71
Th.ere is almost no business that shows the great amount of money in the hands of the people and the elalxjrate expendi- ture of money so much as the automobile I)usinss. The following clipping will he read with interest :
INCREASED FEES ON AUTOMOBILES
Springfield, 111., Dec. 31. Automobile fees collected by Secretary of State Em- merson for 1919 total $3,265,083.20, an in- crease of $500,752.92, as compared with 1918, when the total was $2,764,330.38. The total collections for the office of the secretary of state for the year total $4,- 003,073.10, the largest amount ever taken in.
The statement of the secretary of state shows that owners of automobiles are making a rush on the department for 1920 licenses. A total of $513,255.70 has been paid in during December for next year's fees.
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Osceola Baptist Church Dedicated January 25th.
DEDICATIONS
On January 25th, the renewed meet- ing house at Osceola was re-dedicated. It might almost be called a new building and there was but little to be rededicated. A stranger would not be able to detect in any way that the old building had been worked in with the new. It is now the finest Baptist meeting house in the open country in the state and so far as the editor knows, there is no better country meeting house in any denomination. The building was complete in every respect, and all paid for before dedication. The ladies gave dinner and supper in the
church. About 450 took dinner Sunday noon. Rev. J. C. Hazen, of Peoria, preached the sermon and Supt. E. P. Brand offered the dedicatory prayer and gave the address at night. Rev. L. C. Trent, of Kewanee, addressed the people on Monday night and the people made the pastor and his wife a nice donation of money, out of appreciation of what they did in the building enterprise. Rev. P>. E. Allen has been pastor of this church 12 1-2 years. It is now one of our best churches in congregations, pas- toral support, beneficence and good property.
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On Sunday, February 1st, the Bethany church, six miles from Highland, in the Alton Association, was rededicated. Rev. J. B. Kelly has been pastor for about one year. About $5,000 was put in re- pairs on the church and everything put into complete order. A good basement, furnace, electric lighting, and the inside was beautifully frescoed and the whole building was veneered with concrete. The congregation and Sunday school were fine and the interest good.
AUSSIONAKIES AND MISSIONARY PASTORS
A letter from one of the members" of the Woodstock church expresses very high appreciation of Missionary J. C. Dent in that church during a part of the month of January. Sickness and other things interfered very much with the meetings and yet this letter expresses the feeling that the meetings have been a very great blessing to the church and that Brother Dent's preaching and singing were very highly appreciated.
Our missionary, T. O. McMinn held a meeting with the Second Baptist church in Christopher which was quite success- ful. There were 47 persons who made a profession of faith and Z7 united with the church, 29 candidates for baptism. This is a new church organization and they have just finished a large new church building. Rev. J. H. Blythe is the pas- tor.
Rev. J. B. Little, the successful pastor of the Downers Grove church, has been elected as District Superintendent for Southern Illinois. He has accepted the call and will begin work March 1st. He will probably make Alton his headquar-
ters, and work throughout the southern fourth of the state.
Rev. D. O. Hopkins, Ph. D., spent the month of January in the Quincy Associa- tion, working at Benville and Mt. Ster- ling. The interest was good and he raised quite a bit of money on both fiehls for current expenses. We hope tliat a pastor may be located in those fields in the near future. Dr. Hopkins is now assisting in meetings at Glasford in the Peoria Asso- ciation.
Our missionary, Rev. Ray W. Barber, with the assistance of Evangelist Rich- mond, closed a meeting at the Sparland church resulting in 34 additions to the Baptist church and one united with the Steuben church and eight went to the Methodists. This was a very successful meeting for the Sparland church. The pastor is planning to put on two services a week for the instruction of the mem- bership and converts in Baptist principles and Bible doctrine.
A member of the Tampico church writes as follows: 'T was afraid our church would have to be shut up after Mr. Barber left, unless we had some helpful influence, which, I am glad to say, we received from Mr. Dent, your strong helper. The work he did here was wonderful. He raised the largest sub- scription ever raised for our church, paid by a membership of about fifty members, and a few others ; besides finding several prospective members, in a radius of about four miles, who have been residents here for some time. He aided us in securing the services of Mr. Alex Matheson who is now ready for work."
Rev. B. F. Martin, of Springfield, writes as follows:"! want to bear testi- mony to the good work that Brother Dunk did. His method was very agree-
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able to the people of South 7th. street, and he preaches repentance and regeneration. About twenty made a profession and I have baptized seven and five more are ready. The church has made some pro- gress in various ways. The benevolent offerings this past year were about 300 per cent above what they were when I came."
Rev. George H. Yule has spent several weeks at Villa Grove, Bourbon c.nd Charleston. At Villa Grove the current expense budget was brought up about three times what they were formerly able to raise and now they are anxious to lo- cate a pastor and will give $1,500 and parsonage without assistance. The Bour- bon church that has always been a half- time church is able to support a pastor for full time. Charleston is a very diffi- cult field, but there is some hopes of that field becoming a greatly increased Baptist power in the city of Charleston.
Evangelist Frank M. Dunk held a suc- cessful meeting at Bois-D' Arc in the Springfield Association in the month of January. The attendance was good and the interest very deep. More than 30 persons were united to the church.
INCREASE OF SAIiARIES
On January 25th, the Minonk church voted to increase the salary of their pas- tor, Norton J. Hilton, $400. A few months ago, they purchased a new auto- mobile for him. That church knows how to appreciate its pastor. The Women's Society of the Bloomington Association pledged $1,306.50 for the Woman's Jubi- lee Fund and the Minonk women gave $321.50, the largest amount given by any circle in that Association.
Rev. R. T. Gassoway, pastor of the
Mendota church, writes as follows : "Outlook for the future is quite en- couraging. On Christmas eve following the Christmas program, the pastor aaid his wife were presented with an envelope containing eighty-nine dollars in crisp bank notes. At the annual meeting the church gave the pastor an increase in salary of $500 per year. Yesterday we received three splendid women as candi- dates for baptism. Two of these women have been working in the church for fif- teen years. We also received a man by relation."
The South 7th Street Baptist chuixh of Springfield, has increased the salary of its pastor, Rev. B. F. Martin, $300.
The church in Plainfield, where Rev. J. D. Crumley has been pastor for four years, recently increased his salary $300.
The Mohne church, of which Rev. Roy W. Babcock is pastor, increased his sal- ary $400.00.
The Belden Avenue church of Chicago, has increased the salary of its pastor. Rev. S. J. Skevington, D. D., $500.
The Bunker Hill church, of which Rev. C. T. Coffey has been pastor for seven years, voted at the annual meeting, Jan- uary 31st, to increase his salary $180.
PASTORAL. CHANGES
Rev. D. O. Hopkins, Ph. D.. closed his work in Normal the last of Decem- ber to begin missionary work on the western side of the state. Rev. Edward L. Bayliss of Arcade, N. Y., preached for the Normal church the first and sec- ond Sundays in January, and on the third Sunday was given an unanimous call to become pastor. He accepted the call and will begin work March 1st. Brother Bayliss is a graduate of Brown Univer-
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sity and Rochester Seminary and has liad three pastorates the last fifteen years. I le comes very hig'hly recommended as a successful pastor.
The Tampico church has called to its pastorate, Rev. Alex Matheson. Brother Matheson has accepted the call and is now located on the field. This church has very greatly increased its budget for cur- rent expenses and seems to be getting along nicely.
The Savanna church, which had been pasftorless for about two years has called to the pastorate, Rev. James Ostema and lie has accepted the call. He recently came from the Congregational denomma- tion to tlie Baptist. He has been working in Indiana. He claims to have been a Baptist in heart for many years. There is a fine field for service at Savanna.
The North Venice church has called Rev. W. E. Rose, of St. Louis, to become ]:)astor for full time. He has accepted the call and is at work on that field.
Rev. Elmer L. Setterlund has accepted a call to Chicago Heights to become pas- tor of that field. The outlook for the work on that field is rather hopeful and we hoj)e Brother Setterlund will have good success.
Rev. J. Brainard Brown, who for a few years has been pastor of the rural church at Manlius, has accepted a call to become pastor of the Ridgewood church in Joliet. While he was at the Manlius church, 20 were added to the church and the finances of the church was brought up about double in the amount.
Rev. Victor N. Witter of the state of New York, recently accepted the pastor- ate of the Stonington church and is now on that field. He is a graduate of Ro- chester Seminary and has l>een in the pastorate ten years. The outlook on the Stonington field is quite hopeful.
THE ANNUAL.
The new Annual is now published and has been distributed. It is a book of 165 pages, with about 34 pages of statistics. We have tried to make this an annual, so far as we can, of that portion of Illinois Baptists co-operating with the Northern Baptist Convention and the Illinois Bap- tist State Convention. We now report twenty-five Associations and seven hun- dred and twelve churches. These churches reported last year 4,511 -bap- tisms and 7,972 added otherwise or 12,483 additions to the churches last year. The total membership is 121,370. The Sunday School enrollment for last year was 77,026. The value of property re- ported by these churches is $7,562,397, and the churches contributed for current expenses $871,707.74. The total sum re- ported for beneficence was $423,623.16. The Annual this year is well supplied with good cuts and the printing is well done. It ought to be in the home of every minister and of many members of the church. We have some copies on hand and can send out a limited number more to those especially needing them.
One of the saddest features of our American civilization is the prevalence of lynching. That a great nation like ours cannot try all criminals by process of law and punish the guilty, but will rush to the lynching process is horrible, and yet this process seems to be grow- ing rather than to be diminishing, as is indicated by the following note from Tuskegee University, Ala. :
EIGHTY-TWO PERSONS
LYNCHED DURING YTSAR
Tuskegee, Ala., Dec. 31. — Eighty-two persons were lynched in the United States during the year, an increase of eighteen over 1918, the department of records and research of Tuskegee University an- nounced tonight through its annual report. Seventy-five were negroes and seven whites. One negro woman was included.
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Property Recently Purchased by the North- ern Baptist Theological Seminary
We are glad to present to the readers of .the Bulletin, the cut of the new build- ing jiist purchased by the Northern Bap- tist Theological Seminary in Chicago for that school. This building was con- structed about 25 years ago at a cost of $163,000. This has been purchased at a reasonable cost. It has a large room that will comfortably seat 350 people and suf- ficient number of class rooms, offices, li- brary, reading room, rest and social rooms to accommodate 150 students. The mon- ey for the purchase of the building was secured largely through the labors of Rev. W. J. Sparks, who is very efficient raising money for such purposes.
CHURCHES
Rev. E. L. Enslow, pastor of the First Baptist church of Danville, writes : "Re- vival meetings have started off fine. T have not given an invitation yet but I have rustled 24 new members since com-
ing here and have 10 awaiting baptism. We expect to baptize them Thursday night of this week. Congregations are large, filling the auditorium at both morn- ing and evening services Sunday. Seven- ty-five at a mid-week prayer meeting re- cently and not less than 60 for several weeks."
Rev. Irving Fox and Rev. A. N. Sharpes held a meeting in January with the Oreana church in the Springfield As- sociation. One of the members writes as follows: "Brother Fox is presenting the truths of the Bible in earnest and with power, and the people are interested. Six persons have accepted Christ as their Savior. Others are concerned about their soul's salvation."
Rev. J. L. Franklin, of Benton, writes as follows: "I had two good meetings last fall. At Pates Chapel, there were 21 professions, and at Wliite Swan there were nine. I baptized 18, others to fol-
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low. During the miners' strike, Rev. James Kerney went out west of Zeigler, in Franklin county, and held a meeting which resulted in the conversion of about 50 people and the organization if a Bap- tist church. Brother Kerney is a miner preacher, but he demonstrated the fact that he can preach as well as dig coal. The new church has erected a nice meet- ing house and Rev. Kerney is elected pastor."
Dr. T. H. Marsh, of Decatur, writes that Rev. D. L. Lamkin, conducted a ser- ies of meetings in his church beginning November 9th. The church was thor- oughly prepared for his coming. His preaching was strong and without objec- tionable features. The East Park and Riverside churches joined heartily in the meetings. The spiritual life of the church was awakened in every way.
Rev. Albert A. Gordanier is greatly rejoicing with the progress of the work at LaMoille. He says : "We closed our finan- cial year having met all bills, and ap- portionments with a surplus of $121 in the treasury. The people raised $4,290 toward Shurtleff College. The best thing that has ever happened to the church is the visit paid by Dr. Haynes in thi^ drive. He teaches people to thmK m ng- ures adequate for the Kingdorp "
Rev. Joseph Jenkins, pastor at Jersey- ville, finds time to do work among the destitute fields in that Association. He went out to the Bethany church, which had been pastorless two years. He says : "The attendance is large and the spiritual interest increasing."
The Frankfort Heights church, of which Rev. O. E. Myerscough is the pas- tor, reports the following results of last year: "Forty new names have been added to the church roll. Most of them
good substantial members. The pastor's salary has been increased from $1,000 to $1,200 beginning September 1, 1919. The Sunday school attendance has been in- creased from an average of 80 to 125 during the past year. Record 170. We have put a nice basement under our build- ing, and put in a good furnace. Have also bought new pews and have had our building repainted. The current expense budget for the coming year is $1,450. Missionary apportionments are $200. Rev. T. O. McMinn, the Association evangelist, held a meeting here beginning December 8th and closing December 28th. Had a fine meeting and several good fam- ilies came into the church."
Rev. T. Elmer Jones, the new pastor at Barry, writes : "We are located in Barry very pleasantly. We are making encouraging plans for the year. Our Enlistment Week was very satisfactory. We have one for baptism and have re- ceived two others since coming here,_ not counting four that we brought with us, two daughters, my wife and myself."
The Freeport Baptist church reports continued progress. The attendance at Tuesday night cottage prayer meetings have aggregated nearly one hundred. Pastor F. G. Sayers has been giving a series of Thursday night lectures on per- sonal work. The first quarterly meeting was held January 15th, the ladies serving supper preceding the business session. Reports showed nearly a thousand dollars increase on current expense fund, also twenty-six new members, twelve by bap- tism. Thorough preparation is being made for the coming, February 15th, of Dr. J. E. Conant for a three weeks' ser- ies of meetings.
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his fourth year, January 1st. At the an- nual dinner and business meeting, Janu- ary 2nd, the treasurer reported all bills paid and a surplus. The benevolent treasurer, Mrs, Stopp, gave the best re- port in the history of the church.
Rev. J. W. Harnly writes a very en- couraging letter, giving in detail the con- tinued increase in Sunday school and oth- ed departments of the church work. A few years ago the Chrisman church was in rather a discouraging condition, but is now making advancement in an encourag- ing way.
Rev. F. V. Wright, the new pastor at Ashland, says : "They gave us a nice re- ception on December 10th. I have re- ceived four into the church since coming. We have selected our Promotion Board for the church and expect to put on an extensive and intensive program. The Sunday school is doing well under the leadership of Mrs. Wallbaum."
The Silvis church in the Rock Island Association, of which Rev. A. S. Gloyd is pastor, is making quite rapid progress. Within the past two years, they paid off the entire indebtedness on the church building and they have come up to full time preaching, supporting the pastor for full time without any missionary assis- tance. The congregation and Sunday school are good. A meeting was recently held in which Rev. W. H. F. Jones, of Rock Island, did the preaching. There were about 30 professions of faith and 31 additions to the church.
Last summer, the Watertown church called Mrs. J. H. Critchett of Iowa, as pastor. She had succeeded her husband in the pastorate in Iowa, when he died, and continued as pastor of that church seven years until she was called to Water- town. The people of Watertown speak
very highly of her preaching services. The Sunday school has averaged about 100 since she became pastor. A new B. Y. P. U. has been organized of 26 mem- bers. Twelve have been received into the church by letter and one by baptism.
Rev. Frank Woodhull, pastor of Cor- dova, conducted a meeting aided by a singer from Moody Institute. There were 25 professions of faith and 12 were re- ceived for baptism. Possibly twenty will be baptized. They had to close the meet- ing on account of coal famine.
Rev. J. L. Ryan, of Greenup, has been pastor of the Union Center church near Charleston during the past four years. Fourteen are now waiting baptism and others will come soon. Brother Ryan is greatly appreciated wherever he preaches.
The Bunker Hill church, of which Rev. T. C. Coffey has been pastor for seven years, held its annual meeting Saturday, January 31st. Roll call and dinner was given in the town hall and in the after- noon, Supt. Brand gave them an address. The hall was full and quite a number stood out in the vestibule. The dinner was splendid, and in every respect the service was a delightful one.
THE NEGRO
One of the largest elements in our American program is our work among the negroes. Gradually we have worked out an educational policy in the South. The public schools have been opened to the negroes, and the support of independ- ent primary schools by the North has largely ceased. The negro has assumed responsibility for many of the schools of secondary grade. But the South pro- vides no higher education for the negroes. Tliey must still depend upon their friends in the North to provide the higher educa-
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tion for them. There are now fifteen schools of higher grade which depend on our missionary assistance. The en- rollment of these schools is more than 5,000 students per annum. They receive an education which ranges from the sev- enth grade through the college. More than 4,500 men and women have com- pleted their full education in these insti- tutions.
Education is the only power that makes an independent race. We cannot afford to have a great and growing segment of our population in ignorance and depend- ence. The negro must have the highest education possible.
HUDELSON BAPTIST ORPHANAGE
Hev. N. T. Hafer, Supt, Mrs. N. T. Hafer, Matron
OUR WORK TO THE NON-CHRISTIAN WORI.D
Some idea of the magnitude of our work in the non-Christian world may be gained from the following summary: Our missionary staff consists of 257 mis- sionary families, 181 single women mis- sionaries and 6,872 native workers. The list of native workers comprises pastors, evangelists, teachers, doctors, Bible wom- en and nurses. The total number of our churches in the non-Christian world is 1,745, including 1,064 in Burma, 173 in Assam, 176 in South India, 22 in Bengal- Orissa, 174 in China, 33 in Japan, 71 in the PhiHppines and 32 in Africa. Our total membership is 186,382, practically the same as the membership of our churches in the state of New York. We have 2,789 schools of all grades with an enrollment of 84,469. We have 27 hos- pitals. The total value of our mission property is approximately $3,885,500, which is greater by several hundred thou- sand dollars than the reported value of our church property in Indiana or Iowa.
It was with shame that we noticed the absence of Hudelson notes in the last issue of The Bulletin. How rapturously we look forward to the time when with all our improvement work finished, the farm work systematized, the office work up-to-the-minute, repair work done as soon as needed, money always plentiful for necessities if not luxuries, we can go among the churches and tell of the work that is being done for needy children, rather than of the improvements we must make. Yes and when we can sit down after supper and take some of these youngsters on our knees or give some of them "pig-back" rides and have a score of others calling for their turns. Out- rageously undignified for an S. T. D. but that is a part of our program for the fu- ture. Occasionally we have that pleasure now but at the risk of overlooking some well known duty like the Bulletin article.
The last two months have brought the joy of the Christmas time but also a ter- rible tragedy, for on Dec. 12, a five-year- old child left momentarily alone by the older girls, climbed to the top of a dresser to get at a lighted lamp, her clothes caught fire and she died in three hours. It seems strange tliat for 15 years this institution should use oil lamps and now just as we had a Delco electric system almost in- stalled the oil lamp should bid adieu in this terrible manner.
The children easily came out of the shadow, however, and the Christmas time was probably the "best ever" in the lives of many of the children. The gifts from the churches were superabundant
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Department of Religious Education
Chairman Rev. Herbert Hines, El Paso, Director Rev. Louis H. Koehler, Normal Elementary Directory Miss Marian E. Kimble, Galesburg
Our Summer Assembly — The pro- gram for the assembly is beginning to take definite shape. It is good news to know that Dr. Edwin M. Poteat, one of the general secretaries of the denomina- tional board oi promotion, has beeii se- cured to deliver the Bible course lec- tures. One of the mission study courses will be given by Rev. Martin S. Bryant, of Champaign, and the course on educa- tional evangelism will be given by Rev. Albert H. Gage of Chicago. Plan now to attend this spiritual feast. Save the date, July 12 to 18, 1920.
E.N'COURAGiNG SiGNS — It is easy to be- lieve in signs like the following. Newly organized societies have been formed at East Park, Decatur and at Johnston City. Newly organized teacher training classes are noted at Raritan and first church, Al- ton. Others on the way are a new societ} at Mt. Sterling and a new training class at Areola. From a member of the Ur- bana society the following: "I wish to tell you that our society has profited greatly by your suggestions. We sang Christmas carols to shut-ins, conducted service at county farm and have planned to visit shut-ins on Sunday afternoons. We will also take up some intensive study work soon. Our attendance was seventy five Sunday. Hope we may have an in- termediate society soon." The Colches- ter church voted to adopt the Sunday school standard of excellence. Also voted to organize a men's class in the school. They elected an elementary su- perintendent of the school and a commis-
sion on religious education for ilic cliurch.
AsscKiATiOAAL Goals — The Bloom- field associational B. Y. P. U. is working out a program which includes the follow- ing goals for the year: A 15. Y. P. U. in every church ; one hundred signatures to quiet half hour league; one hundred sig- natures to tither's league; fifty enrolled in Baptist trained leaders' course; forty delegates to summer assembly ; forty dele- gates to B. Y. P. U. of America conven- tion ; t\vent}-five decisions for definite Christian service. Ottawa and Spring- field had l)etter awake.
Those Reports — The report blanks for the schools and societies will be sent out shortl}-. This is the time to tie up all loose ends and to see that your school and society attains the standard of ex- cellence if at all possible. Much is pos- sible if we will only think so and then go to it with a vim.
A State V>. Y. P. U. Program — There Avill be issued this month a leaflet con- taining the program of the state organi- zatioiL It will include the aim, organi- zation, meetings, finances, methods and objectives fully outlined. The objectives will include the international goals. Strong emphasis will also be placed upon the summer assembly. Through the four district vice presidents and the four trans- portation committeemen it is hoped that sumnier assembly boosters can be secured in each association and through them boosters in the local churches.
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Woman's Baptist Missionary Society of Illinois
MRS. W. P TOPPING, Pres.
Mrs. Martha V. Higman, Editor Morgan, Park
Mrs. H. \V. Tate, Treasurer 2331 Hartzell Ave., Evanston
The W'hite Cross service is a new de- partment of missionary interest which is being responded to by many women. It is a special work of love for our mission- aries on the home and foreign fields. They would be better able to meet the large demands of their work if they had some articles of equipment which cannot be classed as absolutely essential, but are really necessary to accomplish more eas- ily and with better results that which they are trying to do. All women know what it means to have conveniences and proper material with wbich to work in their homes, and when forced to do with- out, what a waste of time and energy there is. Hospitals need thousands of surgical dressings and many things. Schools and evangelistic fields need hun- dreds of articles which might be easily supplied by our women. Patch work, kindergarten supplies of every kind and many other articles can be used at home and abroad. Write to the Woman's American Foreign Missionary Society, 1433 Stevens Blvd., Chicago, for "Stupid Me," of the Overseas Division and to the Woman's American Home Mission So- ciety, 2969 Vernon Ave., Chicago, for leaflets of the Overland Division. They will give much information.
New posters of the standard of excel- lence are out of a very attractive form. They can be procured from the headquar- ters of either society for 10 cents each. All circles should have one to hang up
in the room where its meetings are held as it will be a source of inspiration.
Now is the time for Study Classes and activity in the Reading Contest. Belvi- dere South church reports between 300 and 400 books as read thus far. What other church has read as many?
The Morgan Park church has just started its second study class of six weeks for the year. It is trying the plan of having three classes, two for the older men and women and one for the young people, at the same time with different books and after the study hour all come together for a social time and light re- freshments.
Every one should have a copy of the "Survey" — a book put out by the Promo- tion Board. If you are interested in the study classes it is very helpful, if not it is equally so as it is full of information. It will be sent free of charge by asking for it from J. Y. Aitchison, D. D., 200 Fifth Ave., New York City,
If any one is in doubt as to the best way of keeping record of the books read in the church send to Mrs. John Ober- holzer, Belvidere, 111., for the leaflet "How the Record Was Kept." It is free and tells how one church has held the prize banner for two years.
Miss Helen Hudson, remembered by many as field worker in Illinois, has been appointed a field secretary by the General Board of Promotion and will do field work in Illinois and Michigan.
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The Jerseyville church has increased the salary of its pastor, Rev. Joseph Jen- kins, $300.00.
The Upper Alton church, of which Rev. David T. Magill, D. D., is pastor, increased its pastor's salary $300.00 re- cently.
NORTHMRN BAPTIST CONVENTION PROGRESS
The number of our churches has in- creased since 1894 from 8,583 to 10,666, while the membership of these churches has increased from 900,193 to 1,494,343. The average number of members per church in 1894 was 104; today it is 161. The growth in membership has been con- stant and never more encouraging than during the last few years. From 1894 to 1918 our ministry has increased by 22 percent. The value of our church property has steadily increased for twen- ty-five years, having more than doubled in that period. Last year we reported that our property was worth $114,817,- 300. Our contributions toward current expenses have increased constantly from $5,754,264 in 1894 to $13,978,982 in 1918, an increase of 143 percent. During this period our total contributions have in- creased from $8,136,789 to $17,351,524, an increase of 113 percent.
The Mid-Winter meeting of the Min- isters' and Laymen's Conference of the Bloomfield Baptist Association will be held with the First Baptist church of Hoopeston, Thursday and Friday. Feb- ruarv 19 and 20. 1920.
GENBRAIi EDUCATION
If we are to carry through any such program as the committee is proposing, we must make provision for the training
of leaders. During the past four years nearly $16,000,000 have been added to the equipment and endowment of our schools, over $5,500,000 of it to colleges at home and abroad other than the Uni- versity of Chicago. But there ought to be added to the endowment and equip- ment of our institutions not less than $28,010,000. This is an immense sum, but it is to be scattered among forty dif- ferent institutions.
Our program for the next five years must include also a determined effort to increase the number of Baptist boys and girls in school and college. The goal for our five-year program aimed at having 15,000 Baptist students in college before 1921. The idea ought to be kept con- stantly before us. The educational ad- vance ought to include also la better training for our ministers.
BOOKS
We have just read Dr. Franklin's in- teresting book, "In the Track of the Storm." This is a very readable and interesting book. Any one who desires to secure it can write to Rev. Wm. P. Lipphard, Ford Building, Boston, Massa- chusetts.
The First Baptist church of Champaign has increased the salary of its pastor, Rev. F. N. Darling, $200. Everything in the work of this important church seems to be moving along in an encouraging manner.
Evangelist Dunk was compelled to close a very interesting meeting in the Central Illinois Association on account of influenza, and Dr. Hopkins had to close at Glasford for the same cause. Both men are, however, kept busy at other places.
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For a Larger Shurtleff College
The following resolutions were passed by the Illinois Baptist State Convention at its annual meeting held in Jerseyville, October 20-23, 1919:
Whereas, the campaign for a larger Shurtleff was planned before any of our large denominational drives were con- ceived and fully launched before the One Hundred Million Dollar Drive was born, and
Whereas, Shurtleff' College Board was urged by the Illinois Baptist State Convention to inaugurate the present campaign, and
Whereas, there seems great need for an intensive and State wide propaganda for Christian education, such as is now being carried forward, and
Whereas, any change of policy would seriously interfere with the full cultiva- tion of our field for such purpose and delay the expanding of Shurtleff College to larger usefulness and wider influence, be it therefore,
RESOLVED ; First, that it is the sense of this Convention that the campaign for Shurtleff College should be pushed as rapidly as possible to completion, but along the lines now being pursued.
Second, that it shall be distinctly un- derstood that it is a part of the One Hundred Million Dollar movement and that all sums pledged to this cause shall be credited to each church on its quota of the One Hundred Million Dollars. Norton J. Hilton. Secretary Illinois Baptist State Conven- tion.
Shurtleff College has waited for years in order to launch its campaign under fa-
vorable circumstances. That time seem.s at hand and the campaign was begun Jan. 1, 1919. It progressed with re- markable success, and the ultimate out- come was no longer a matter of doubt. In May, 1919, the denomination at Den- ver committed itself to a financial pro- gram of $100,000,000. This fall we linked up with the Inter-church World Movement, and the leaders of that move- ment announce that the drive will begin April, May or June. This means that what we do for Shurtleff College should be done at once. Four months is a brief time in which to raise $300,000 — especial- ly if we attempt to cover the field and faithfully preach the doctrines of Chris- tian Education.
We therefore request every friend of the college to co-operate. If pastors are willing to spend a little time in the field, will they please notify President Potter or myself at once? If any have money they wish to invest in Christian manhood and womanhood through Shurtleff' Col- lege, please send it in, or if you wish to have a conference with either President Potter or myself, write a line to Alton, 111. There are doubtless those in the state who would be willing to invest large sums with the college were they assured of its future growth and its permanence as an Institute of God.
Let this whole matter be a subject of prayer by those who love Shurtleff and those who believe our young people should be educated in a Christian atmos- phere unto Christian ideals.
Myron M. Haynes.
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NORMAL, ILLINOIS, MARCH 192»
NO. 11
$7,108,000
Seven millions^ one hundred and eight thousand dollars is the portion of the $100,000,000 assigned to Illinois. This is an enormous sum; 'but does not seem to be an unreasonable portion. Three other states are given a larger sum, viz : New York, $23,882,000, Pennsylvania, $8,968,000, Massachusetts, $7,877,0#, and Ohio nearly as much, $6,381,000. For small financiers the mind seems to stagger when we get to thinking in mil- lions ; but the government and big busi- ness are now doing business on the basis of billions, and the kingdom of Christ must be carried on in the world on the expenditure of millions, or it will fail.
The time for raising this money is fixed at April 25-May 2, 1920. Only about fifty days now to get ready for this great campaign. This great sum is to cover a period of five years, but by April 1st, the first year will be gone. All that was given for these objects during the first year will be counted on the $100,- 000,000. These subscriptions made this spring will cover a period of four years. That will not be so much as it seems when we look at it as one sum. It is not a new subscription in addition to what we have been doing, but includes what we would otherwise give during the next four years. But the giving must be
on a scale several times larger than we have ever given before. The plan is to have the work so organized that not only every church in the territory of the Northern Baptist Convention will be reached, but every man and woman, every boy and girl, who is a member of those churches shall be solicited for a subscription. If everybody will come up with a reasonable subscription, and the men and women of means, some with large sums, will give in proportion to their wealth, we can raise this great sum easily. Why should not all Christians do this at this time? We must save the world now, or our civilization cannot stand long.
The resources for this great work of saving the world now must come almost wholly from Great Britain and the United States and to a limited extent from Scandinavia. Would it not be much better for people of great fortunes to in- vest it in saving the world than to let it go in the smashing up of the world. We cannot enjoy our American civilization indefinitely unless we can evangelize America and Christianize Europe and the pagan nations. God is giving us a great opportunity, and we are being put to a severe test.
The Southern Baptists attempted to
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raise $75,000,000 and more than did it. The Northern Methodists made an effort to raise $100,000,000 and went over the top. Are the Northern Baptists as de- voted to their cause and as free with their money as the Southern Baptists and Northern Methodists? If so, we shall succeed. This $100,000,000 is for all kinds of missions and education and philanthropy, recognized by the Northern Baptist Convention outside of the local church. Let every Baptist in Illinois be- gin now to plan the largest sum he can possibly give during the next four years.
PL»AN FOR $100,000,000 CAMPAIGN IN THE STATES
First, the Chairman of the State Board of Promotion and the Director of Promo- tion must select one man in each state who will have charge of the campaign. At this writing the man in chief for Illi- nois, has not been secured.
The General Director for the state must secure a Director or Promotion Leader for each county in the state. The County Director is responsible for the organization of each church in his coun- ty. The local church will be divided into sections with ten families in each sec- tion. There will be a chairman for each section. An effort is being made to have all this work so far as possible, to be done by laymen and women; but it is very evident that unless the pastors take hold with a strong hand it will not be done. Pastors and laymen and women must work harmoniously, and the pastor is the natural leader in every church. We v/ant to get all the laymen as deeply in- terested as we can, but in the last analysis the responsibility will rest largely with the pastors.
It is desired to organize a company of minute men and women in each church
and have them ready for work by March 14th. The minute people are expected to be prepared to speak four minutes upon some phase of the great campaign whenever called upon. The time is short, only about six weeks now until the great campaign will be on.
SPIRITUAIi LIFE
The greatest need in our churches to- day seems to he spiritual life. Organiza- tion, and an educated ministry and liberal giving are all necessary to success, but if all these exist in a large measure, and there is a lack of spiritual life in the church, successful work will be largely a failure. It seems to us that for the last two decades there has been a great dearth of spiritual life in our churches. When large Associations pass year after year with almost no increase in the member- ship, it shows that there is a lack of spiritual life in that Association. If the churches that affiliate with the State Con- vention in Illinois were dependent for pastors upon the ministers they have given to the denomination within the last twenty-five years, not more than one church in ten would have a pastor today. Pastors have not been working with their young people to volunteer as ministers and missionaries. Churches have not been making it a subject of special prayer and parents have not been asking the Lord to make ministers or missionaries out of some of their children.
In many churches not more than one in ten or fifteen of their members at- tend prayer meetings and in many of our churches, not more than 50% of the membership attend preaching services regularly. Oh! that we may have a re- vival of spiritual life in our churches.
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Published monthly in the interest of the Illinois Baptist State Conventlou.
Subscription price, 25c a year; clubs of 10, 20c; clubs of 20 or more, 15c.
E. P. BRAND, Editor Superintendent of Missions,
201 North School Street, Normal, Illinois.
"Entered as second class matter, June 12,
1909, at the Postoffice at Normal,
Illinois, under the Act of
March 3, 1879."
ONLY one more issue of the Bulletin until the great campaign for $100,- 000,000 will have been made.
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Now is the time for everybody to carefully study and plan to give the largest amount possible for the next four years for beneficence outside the local church work.
IF 100,000 Baptists in Illinois should subscribe $7,108,000, it would be $71.00 each for four years or $17.75 each for one year. That does not seem like
an impossible sum for any one. * * *
WE do not have many Baptist mil- lionaires in Illinois, possibly not more than one or two, we do not know, but we have many, very many well to do Baptists in this State. Possibly we have a few who can give $100,000 or $50,000. Quite a number who can give $25,000, and many who can give $10,000. When it comes to $5,000 and $1,000, we cannot estimate the large numlber who can do it and ought to do it.
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THERE is scarcely a Baptist in the State who cannot give as much as :$5.00 per year or $20.00 on the great
drive; but if people cannot and will not give that much, the subscription will be taken down to the lowest figures.
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IT is remarkable how churches and in- dividuals who give large sums enjoy it. If Illinois will "Go Over the Top" in this great campaign, our people will have the greatest period of religious joy they have ever experienced.
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PEOPLE who have sufficient capital to live on, and more than what they need, can serve their children better by giving liberally for this work than to leave it all for their children. The next generation needs a good Christian civili- zation far more than it does large capital.
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OUR children will have no trouble in making a living for themselves and in accumulating all the capital they need, if we leave them a strong Christian civili- zation, but if we, in our desire to be rich and to leave large sums for our children, allow wickedness to triumph throughout the world, our children may suffer from what we leave them, rather than be blessed by it.
FOR the past fifty years the people of Illinois have been accumulating wealth and giving but little. Now we have reached a period in the world's his- tory, and in the history of our Christian- ity when Christian people should make money to use largely for saving; the best things in the world. If we cannot men- tion a high standard of civilization, the more money we leave for the future, the worse it will 'be. Now is the time to try to save this world.
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PASTORAL CHANGES
Rev. H. F. Ilolbrook, who has been pastor at Orion a httle less than two years, has resigned that church to accept a call in Bay City, Michigan. Since the first of January, Brother Ilolbrook has taken twenty-one members into the church. Nineteen 'by baptism, and he is expecting a few more before he leaves.
Rev. W. H. Breach of Danville, has resigned the pastorate of the Hutsonville church, down in the Wabash Valley As- sociation, where he has been pastor for about one and one-half years. Ill health seems to have been the cause of his resig- nation. Brother Breach is a strong preacher and we hope that he will soon be fully recovered to take work else- where.
Rev. E. K. Masterson of Shurtleff Col- lege has accepted a unanimous call to become pastor of the Sycamore church. He will begin work the first week in April.
The pastor of the Baptist church in Blandinsville resigned, closing his work January 1st, 1920. The chairman of the Ministerial Committee is E. T. Martin.
Rev. L. E. Ellison will close his work at Areola at the close of his third year as pastor of that church. Brother Elli- son and his wife have been greatly ap- preciated on that field and have done good work. They have just secured a nice new parsonage close to the church.
Rev. L. E. Ellison of Areola, has ac- cepted a call to the A'illa Grove church and will begin work about May 1st. This gives Brother Ellison a good opportun- itv for service.
N. v., has changed its time of meeting from May to June 23-29.
The Alpha church recently located Rev. J. R. Shanks as pastor. Brother Shanks is a graduate of Shurtleff College. Spent one year in Xewton Seminary. Was a chaplain in the army and ha.s spent considerable time in the Divinity school of the University of Chicago. The church now pays $600 more on salary than ever before.
NORTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION
The Northern Baptist Convention which will be held this year at Bufifalo,
STATE CONVENTION MISSIONARIES
Rev. J. C. Dent held a two-weeks meet- ing, including three Sundays, in February with the Claim St. church, Aurora. The pastor says, "Throughout, this has been one of the old-time revivals we hear about, but seldom experience. The Holy- Spirit was present with great power. The sweet and blessed seasons of refreshing will long be remembered. I have only words of praise for Brother Dent, but no words can express our appreciation of such a man. Sixty-seven in all came for- ward, including four to unite with the church by letter. They range in age as follows: from 9 to 11 years, 12; from 12 to 16 years, 25 ; above 16 years, 30."
Evangelist F. M. Dunk spent three weeks in February with the Fairfield church in Southern Illinois. At the end of the month the interest was so good that he could not close the meetings and at this writing is giving them another week. Quite a numl^er of people, who have been standing aloof from the church a long time, have been revived and are uniting with the church.
Rev. J. B. Little, our newly elected missionary for Southern Illinois, will be- gin his work with a meeting at Hutson-
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ville in the Wabash Valley Association, March 14th.
Rev. T. O. McMinn writes that he be- gan a meeting at Ava in February, but had to close after a short time on account of the flu. He has been deprived of doing very much during the last month on account of the prevailing sickness.
Rev. George H. Yule spent some time with First Baptist church in Charleston and assisted them in putting their work on a higher plane of efficiency. He then went to Cooks Mills and Coles and made an. ev€ry-member canvass on both fields. He had quite a revival meeting at Coles and those two churches are now in a condition to unite in the support of a pastor. They can give a pastor a good parsonage to live in with plenty of ground and a $1,500 salary.
Rev. Chas. W. Wolfe, missionary pas- tor of the Glasford church, writes : "It was a bitter dose for us to have to close the meeting without really accomplishing what we set out to do. Dr. Hopkins certainly preached some splendid sier- mons and those who heard seemed to approve. The schools closed today be- cause of flu, and several of our families are down, so I do not feel that we made any mistake in closing the meeting. Per- sonally I very greatl}' enjoyed Dr. Hop- kins' fellowship and sermons and heartily hope that some day our aims here can be realized."
NEGRO ASSOCIATIONS
For a long time there have been two n^ro Associations, namely, Mt. Olive and East Mt. Olive in extreme southern Illinois. Through certain influences brought to bear upon them in Illinois, these two Associations voted to co-oper- ate with the south and pulled out from the northern work. Ouite recentlv a
new Association was organized in the extreme south among these negro churches, and twenty-seven of the strong- est churches m southern Illinois went into this new Association to co-operate with the north in the territory to which they belong. This means real progress for these colored brethren in southern Illi- nois. Some of them are getting their eyes open as to what they ought to do and where they naturally belong.
OHUROHES
The Carrollton church, of which Rev. W. E. Pool is pastor, is getting along nicely. The pastor is planning to hold a meeting tlie latter part of March. Dr. M. W. Ha3nes spent a few days there some time ago and raised $3,000 for Shurtlefif College.
A member of the Collinsville church writes in part : "The year with us opens vyith all omens favorable. Since the coming of our pastor, Rev. Jones Earl Corwin, a budget has been adopted, and has been provided for through an every- member canvass. From a financial stand- point, the church is certainly in better condition for work than it has ever been. Spiritually, also, the church is much alive."
Rev. J. J. Ross, pastor of 2d Baptist church in Chicago, writes : "At the pres- ent time we are having a Missionary In- stitute which will continue through a pe- riod of seven weeks. We have upward of two hundred enrolled. We meet at half past six on Wednesday evenings for supper, and then from seven to seven forty-five, we study 'The Crusade of Compassion for the Healing of the Na- tions.' We are looking for good results from this Institute."
Rev. George W. Broome is pastor of the church at Percy. He writes that
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he began his pastorate October 1st and lias had an increase in the Sunday school of 75%. Cradle Roll increased to 85 members and he has received into the church 27 new members. An every- member canvass brought the subscrip- tions $250 over last year. They have bought a new parsonage and have paid $1,300 on it. He says: "Our next move will be a Woman's Mission Circle and then a B. Y. P. U."
Rev. VV. B. Morris, former Sunday School Director for Illinois, is now pastor of the Winchester church. This church has a splendid meeting house and a nice parsonage, and Brother Morris seems to be doing well on that field. The Sunday School and Prayer Meeting services are improving. The editor recently spent a very pleasant Sunday with Pastor Morris on that field.
A writer from the First Baptist church of East St. Louis, says that things are moving nicely. "Brother Rendleman re- ports increasing congregations and at the Board meeting at the church last night, met to consider purchasing a parsonage, very favorable comments were made on the plan in general."
Rev. F. L. Enslow, pastor of the First Baptist church in Danville, writes: "Closed special meetings which I held without outside help. Baptized 29 and have 10 awaiting baptism ; a goodly num- ber of heads of families, in a few cases whole families. Have received 61 into the church since coming here."
Rev. T. B. Marlin, pastor of the Bap- tist church at Auburn, writes as follows : "We have received 15 into the church since January 1st. Received one for 'baptism last Wednesday evening at our Annual meeting. Had fine reports of the year's work all the way through.
Since our Annual meeting a year ago have received into the church 27 mem- bers, and there are others, I tliink, com- ing our way. Bills all paid up to date,, a balance in the treasury and the appor- tionment well in hand and I think will be ready to do our part on the New World Movement."
The LaGrange church, of which Rev. Eaton B. Freeman is pastor, seems to be making encouraging progress. That church has been greatly discouraged in its work during the past few years, but it is hoped that successful work will be carried on in the future.
The Collinsville church is carrying on three Missions. From recent report we quote the following: Cuba: The work is carried on without interruption and is in good condition. There was an aver- age attendance of 25 3/4. Maryville: This work is reported to be in the best condition it has ever been. The hard patient work of the past is beginning to show fruit. The average attendance has been 83, while there has been an average of workers of 5 3/4. Tuberculosis Col- ony: There were five meetings held on account of changing the time from Sab- (bath afternoon to the Friday evening hour as formerly in January. The pastor is delivering a short message there each week also. Rev. J. E. Corwin, pastor of the Collinsville church, is working these Missions.
Rev. L. K. Williams, D.D.,^ pastor of the Olivet Negro Baptist church in Qii- cago, writes a very interesting article of more than three pages in the Baptist, February 28th. There are also cuts of his church, congregation and himself. This church has a membership of about 8,400, and owns two of the best meeting houses in that part of Chicago. In 1919
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the churdi reported $46,835.55 raised on the field. They keep eleven workers, whose salaries are paid in full. The re- port of the church for last year shows that 62,400 visits have been made to the sick and needy and 986 needy persons aided. The free Labor agency of that church have found employment for 1,265 people. The Olivet church owns a motor bus that cost $2,600 that brings children to and from the day nursery and kinder- garten, and to aid aged and infirm people to get to church. The church calendar states "that it has every Lord's day at 1 1 :00 a. tth, from three to five preaching services in its two church homes." This is done to accommodate the thousands who would attend its worship. Many at every such service are being turned away for want of room. An auditorium seating 6,000 would be easily crowded.
PROHIBITION
The Prohibition laws are being very generally enforced. About thirty of our states already had banished the saloon before the National Amendment was adopted. It is remarkable how such cities as Chicago, Peoria and East St. Louis have done away with the saloons, but the liquor interest will die hard. The people who have been in the habit of drinking are not complaining so much as those who are deprived of the business of making drunkards and wrecking homes. Rhode Island and New Jersey through their legislatures are planning to overthrow the enforcement of the law. When the Anti-Slavery Amendment was passed, everybody expected the southern states to obey it, but now some northern states are contending for state rights. In some places, the first efforts will be, not to overthrow the amendment, but to so
modify it that beer and wine with a small percentage of alcohol can be used. We shall still need the Anti-Saloon League for some time to come, and temperance voters should be sure that all candidates for whom they vote are all right on the temperance question.
STOP!
Young Baptists of Illinois, read this carefully — The Baptists of Illinois will hold a Summer Assembly at Shurtleff College, Alton, July 12 to 18, 1920.
Think of what that means — a summer school of methods in religious education for the workers in our local churches. An exceptional faculty to instruct and in- spire that you may become more efiicient as one of Christ's co-laborers.
Act Now — plan your time and work so that you can spend the week at our Summer Assembly. Christ wants you to do better work for him. Will you use this opportunity for his sake?
For further information write Louis H. Koehler, Dean, of Summer Assembly, 202 North School Street, Normal, Illi- nois.
The Editor had the privilege of spend- ing a portion of a very cold Sunday re- cently with the new pastor of Chicago Heights, Rev. E. I. Setterlund. The work seems to be looking up, but Chicago Heights is becoming a large city and the Baptists there need to take hold with a strong hand.
We spent Sunday night, February 14th at the Covenant church, Chicago, Rev. C. M. Kessler, pastor. It was exceed- ingly cold, but there was a fine Young People's Meeting and a large and splen- did choir and good congregation. Broth-
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er Kessler seems to be getting along well with that field.
KKEIP TH*] CHURCH FTRKS BURNING
(By A. E. Peterson, Promotion Director) This is the one outstanding necessity. Without this fire giving money becomes a burden ; with it it heconies a delight. AVithout this, making disciples may seem an irksome, fruitless task; but with it, it becomes a supreme joy. Without this, those who offer themselves for Kingdom service will l>e few ; with it that number is b!kely to be large.
This is the conviction with which I l)egin my work with the Baptists of Illi- nois. It has been growing upon me with increasing intensity during the last years of campaigning. It is possible to make the money feature overshadow every- thing else, and leave the local church im- poverished because pastor and people alike have given of their best life and devoted the hest period of the year in ef- forts for funds. I believe there is a more excellent way, and that way may be illustrated by the successful modem fanner in Illinois, who, while he reaps a rich harvest he does it in a fashion that leaves the soil of his farm enriched at the same time that it produces. With the soil of the church in right condition, giving money, winning men, enlisting life for service, follow naturally. Let us re- member the law of the harvest in these days when we must do the big things.
"He that soweth bountifully" in prayer, in heart loyalty, in intelligent witnessing, in faithful serving", in sacrificial giving, "shall reap also bountifully" in the bless- ings of intimate companionship with his Lord and in the joy of the harvest. This is a law that holds, thank God ! He is TiOt asking His disciples to dedicate their lives and their ])ossessions to a program.
the outcome of which is uncertain. The God we serve is so big and so true that He will not allow to come to naught that v.hich we consecrate to His service. The time is now upon us when we must to- gether seek to put across the program of the Master when he said, "Go ye and make disciples." The disciple of this generation is not responsible for the suc- cesses or failures of the past or even of the future. But he is responsible for the record he is making now, and a record which he must meet in years to come, and the nature of that record will deter- mine whether others shall be blessed or remain unblessed.
All the details of the Financial Cam- paign for April 23-May 2, will be fur- nished all our people in due time. Just now let us be concerned with the "Church Fires." March is the month of Evangel- ism. It would do a great thing for the Baptists of Illinois if during that period every church, large and small, would earnestly endeavor "to make disciples." The sensational methods of some evangel- ists, unworthy their high calling, must not allow us to 'become prejudiced against this one great business of the Christian church. Instead of thinking of them, let us go back to Him, who said, "Follow Me and I will make you to become fishers of men." Taking our lessons from Him, there will be no offensive method and the efforts will not be abortive.
As a denomination we have been forced by circumstances to go after money the last few years. Evangelism has suffered. That we can secure what we go after with a will and a determina- tion, the records of these last years show. And this holy business which is on the program for March, will bring re- turns too if we are willing to pay the price. "When Zion travaileth she bring-
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eth forth children." Memory takes me back to that time when I recall having my first dealings with God; there were earnest Christians about me who really prayed, and who when they spoke on this subject it was in terms that left no un- certainty as to their belief in the neces- sity of a personal experience of the sav- ing grace of Jesus Christ. I am not pleading for a perpetuation of all that seemed to be good in the past, for modern life demands and compels many changes, but I am pleading for a perpetuation of that spirit of earnestness — a perpetuation of the spirit of Pentecost. -.iHere, is a program for the month of March, suggested by the Interchurch which is worthy of consideration by pas- tors and church leaders.
1. Five weeks' campaign.
First Week — Organization of the Local Church.
Second Week — Personal Workers in Training.
Third Week — ^Personal Workers in Action.
Fourth Week — A Week of Invitation.
Fifth Week — A Week of Ingathering. ■ 2. Five Sundays.
March 7th — Already Sunday.
March 14th — Every Member Present Sunday.
March 21st — Every Member Bring One Sunday.
March 28th— x^ccept Christ Sunday.
Easter — Joining the Church Sunday.
MONEY REOETV^ED FOR THE STATE CONVENTION FOR FEBRUARY
Only a few of the churches send the full apportionment at one time. When- ever a payment reported in The Bulletin completes the apportionment, it will be indicated by a (*) star. Aledo, Mrs. Geo. W. Mayhew (3) $ 5.00
Atwood 6.45
Aurora, Claim St 7.00
Aurora, T. O. Hicks, S. E. F 5.00
Belvidere, First 8.31
Berwick 7.50
Bradford 7.50
*Bunker Hill 43.40
Bulletin subscriptions 37.60
Bulletin Advertisement 22.00
Carthage 4.33
Champaign, First 22.07
Champaign, University 7.50
*Chicago, Albany Park. 16.65
Chicago, Austin 27.48
Chicago, Covenant 15.00
Chicago, Irving Park 21.50
Chicago, LaSalle Ave 17.20
Chicago, Morgan Park 71.90
Chicago, Second 48.96
Chicago, Windsor Park 6.45
Chrisman 3.22
Decatur, Riverside 13.00
Educational Commission 95.83
Freeport 7.00
Galesburg 71.50
Greenfield 1.40
Griggsville 18.75
Hudelson Orphanage, Expense
of Beneficence Office 11.81
Interest 1,922.34
Joliet, First 19.74
LaMoille 9.90
Marseilles 3.22
Normal 6.30
Osceola 15.00
Ottawa 7.00
Peoria, First 141.50
Percy .89
Rebate on Expense 6.91
Rockford, State St 14.00
Rock Island, Ridgewood, Georg-
inia M. Heck, S. E. F 10.00
St. Mary's 14.00
Toulon 21.00
Troy 7.87
University, Chicago Fund 118.00
Walnut 2.14
Wilmette 14.99
Total $2,966.11
A SPEdAIj MESSAGE FOR ALIy STATE CONVENTION BAPTISTS OF ILMNOIS
For perhaps seventy-five years the financial year of the State Convention has closed October 1st.
This year the State closes its financial year April 30th. That is the time when all the National Societies close their books. They have changed this year from March 31st to April 30th. Some
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churches have been closing their offerings for the State Convention March 31st. The change of the State Conven- tion year will not affect them. Some churches have made an effort to get in one-half their State Convention money March 31st, and the other half Oct. 1st, but the great majority of our churches have been delaying their State offerings very largely until September. All such churches need to be reminded that the State Convention financial year now ends April 30th. Every church should make a strong effort to pay in at least seven- twelfths (7/12) of its apportionment by that time. It would be a good thing for as many churches as possible to collect the full apportionment by the time the year ends, but if not the full amount, at least seven-twelfths of it.
We are living in peculiar times, a pe- riod when all religious work is being ad- vanced and when all religious work is more costly then ever before. The Illi- nois Baptist State Convention is doing a larger work than, perhaps, any year in her past history. During the first six months we are going to pay every dollar of expenditure without borrowing any money. But if we do as well the second six months the churches must come up loyally and liberally with their offerings this spring. There is no portion of our missionary work that means more for the Kingdom than our State Convention work.
The success of world-wide work, and of our Home Mission work, and of our philanthropic institutions, and of our edu- cational plants depends upon successful State Convention work. If we cannot have living, active, spiritual local churches all our work will be crippled. The chief work of the State Convention is organ-
izing, building up and developing local churches.
INCREASE OF PASTORS* SuAIiARIES
The Big Rock church has increased the salary of its pastor, Rev, W. C. Deer, $300. Pastor Deer has been on that field about three years.
The Qaim street church, Aurora, in- creased the salary of its pastor, Rev. T. L. Stephens, January 1st, $364.
The Morrison church, of which Rev. A. B. Wimmer is pastor, has increased its pastor's salary $250 beginning Novem- ber 1st. They are now paying $500 more on salary than they ever paid any other pastor. The Missionary apportionment for this year is coming in nicely and it will probably be more then met. The church is planning for special meetings in March.
Rev. Mr. Fleishman who has been pas- tor at Warren for about one year, has re- signed that field to accept a call to the Emmanuel Baptist church in Elgin.
Rev. W. K. Morgan, pastor at Fair- mount, recently held a meeting in which there were eighteen professions of faith and twelve or more will join the church.
AVHAT THEY SAY ABOUT THE BUIiLtETIN
"The February number is fine." — James P. Abbott, Chicago.
"I am delighted to see through the pages of the Bulletin how well the King- dom is succeeding. You are to be com- mended upon the very splendid editorials especially during the past four months of the Bulletin. Your article on "American Civilization" is the masterpiece. — Gales- burg.
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PBRSONAIiS
Evangelist L. D. Lamkin held a meet- ing with the First > Baptist church in Aurora of which Rev. R. H. Claxon is pastor. Conditions on account of influ- enza were very much against the effort there, but the evangeHst reports quite good meetings. He went from there to assist Rev. Harry H. Belton at Virden. We have not heard the result of that meeting.
THE "FLU"
While the influenza has not seemed to be so fatal as last year, yet it has been prevalent in almost all parts of the state. There have been many fatal cases. Some churches have been closed for a short time and in some cases our evangelists and missionaries were compelled to close meetings on account of the "flu." Yet there has been an unusual spirit of evangelism throughout the state. Some very remarkaible meetings have been held during the month of February. The con- ditions have been very much against spe- cial meetings during the past three win- ters. Three years ago was the exceed- ingiy cold winter and shortage of fuel. Two winters ago was the terrible scourge of influenza, and last fall shortage of fuel by coal strike and this past winter, sick- ness. But through these trials the peo- ple seem to be waking up to spiritual things.
The Missionary Review of tlie World quotes the United States census as author- ity for the following statement: "Of the large Protestant denominational families, the Baptists number the largest, reporting 7,263,000; the Methodists are next, with 7,165,000; the Lutherans third, with 2,- 463,000; and the Presbyterians fourth, with 2,257,00« members. Then follow the Disciples, with 1,231,000; the Episcopal- ians, with 1,093,000, and the Congrega- tionalists, with 790,000." — Watchman Ex- aminer.
CHRISTIAN FUNDAMENTAIiS
A number of Christian people met in Cleveland, Ohio, last October and put forth the following statements of Chris- tian doctrine upon which they were all agreed. These nine articles seem to be such a clear statement of fundamental Biblical doctrines that we give it in full. Baptists generally will accept them all, except number seven : There is not unity in the denomination upon the premillen- ial coming of Christ. Some believe in it strongly and others do not interpret the Scriptures that way. The editor of The Bulletin accepts the statement of number seven fully, but holds most hearty Christian fellowship with those who dif- fer from him on that point.
1. We believe in the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments as verbally in- spired of God, and inerrant in the orig- inal writings, and that they are the su- preme and final authority in faith and Hfe.
2. We believe in one God, eternally existing in three persons. Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
3. We believe that Jesus Christ was begotten by the Holy Spirit, and born of the Virgin Mary, and is true God and true man.
4. We believe that man was created in the image of God, that he sinned and thereby incurred not only physical death, but also that spiritual death which is separation from God, and that all human beings are born with a sinful nature, and, in the case of those who reach moral responsibility, become sinners in thought, word and deed.
5. We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ died for our sins, according to the Scriptures, as a representative and sub- stitutionary sacrifice ; and that all who
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believe in him arc justified on the ground of his shed blood.
6. We believe in the resurrection of the crucified body of our Lord, in his ascen- sion into heaven, and in his present life there for us, as High Priest and Advo- cate.
7. We believe in "that blessed hope," the personal, premillennial and imminent return of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
8. We believe that all who receive by faith the Lord Jesus Christ are born again of the Holy Spirit, and thereby be- come the children of God.
9. We believe in the bodily resurrec- tion of the just and the unjust, the ever- lasting blessedness of the saved, and the everlasting conscious punishment of the lost.
"Lincoln said, 'I am not bound to win, but I am bound to be true. I am not bound to succeed, but I am bound to live up to what light I have. I must stand with anybody that stands right, stand with him while he is right, and part with him when he goes wrong.' Abraham Lincoln's estimate of the Bible is as follows: 'In re- gard to this great Book I have but to say it is the best gift God has given to man. All the good Savior gave to the world was communicated through this book. But for it we could not know right from wrong. All things most desirable for man's welfare, here and hereafter, are to be found portrayed in it.' "
"The First Church, Durham, North Caro- lina, Rev. J. E. Welch, pastor, was asked for $78,000 in the $75,000,000 campaign and raised $85,000. On the top of that they increased the pastor's salary $600, elected a trained woman as social worker at $1,200 a year, and presented a Dodge car to the pastor."
"Mexicans are swarming to our country. They are hard to reach religiously because they have turned with disgust from Ro- manism and are suspicious of all religion. They are at once a menace and an oppor- tunity throughout the great southwest."
CENTRAL BAPTIST CHILDREN'S HOME
.MAY WOOD, ILLINOIS Rot. D. H. MacGilliTray, Supt. Mrs. D. H. MacGilliTray, Matron
By an oversight we missed getting our article in the last issue of the Bulletin, and we know full well that we were the losers. Ever since our relation to the Children's Home we have found that the best medium for informing our friends in Illinois was the Bulletin, but now we appreciate it more than ever since the Standard has left the field.
First of all, I wish to correct an error in our article in the January number, crediting Pilgrim Temple Church with supplying the Home with turkey, etc. It should have read Tabernacle Baptist Church.
The new addition is completed and adds to the capacity and convenience of the Home as well as to the comfort of the children. The response to the call of tbe superintendent, to meet the debt incurred by said new building, has been cordial and generous as far as he has 'been enabled to present the claim. How- ever, there is yet about three thousand dollars ($3,000) to raise and this must be met inside of two months. Will not our friends send in a generous offering? A share is twenty-five dollars ($25).
Our large family so far escaped the flu, and all the children of school age have been regularly in school.
Now that we are nearing Easter, the kiddies are looking forward to the egg season. We trust we will be as gener- ously remembered this year as we were last.
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Department of Religious Education
Chairman Rev. Herbert Hioes, El Paso, Director Rev. Louis H. Koehler, Normal Elementary Directory Miss Marian E. Kimble, Galesburg
IT CAN BE DONE
Do you feel the need of more time than one hour for teaching your class, to do something more than tincture them with religious truth ? x\t Johnston City a class of young fellows meet regularly every Tuesday evening for an hour and a half of study and fellowship. In the same church a class of girls meets every Wed- nesday night for the same purpose. Where teacher and class mean business we can have some of the benefits of the D. V. B. S. anywhere. At Cambria a class of seventeen girls, ages fourteen to seventeen, meet every Wednesday even- ing at one of the homes. Here is a sam- ple program for one evening: Meeting called to order by teacher, Mr. Green, after which the following papers were read: "Regular attendance," by Ruby Elkins. "Keeping Promises," by Eliza- beth Plumlee. "Financial Loyalty," b> Rachel Hestand. "Standing up for Class Reputation," by Pansy Manning. Lesson subject was then taken up and discussed iby members, subject, "How to Get Mem- bers to Take Hold of the Work." Sub- ject for next Wednesday night, "How to Make the Most of the Sunday Sessions?" Composition on "Some Things the Class has Done" was assigned Rachel Hestand and Dovie Elkins, same to be read at next regular class meeting. Adjourned. Training Teachers
With the above in mind read this. A pastor with two charges arrives Saturday afternoon on each field. He gathers the
teachers of the school on Saturday even- ing for a class in training, while on alter- nate Saturdays one of the regular teach- ers take the work. Thus the classes in these two churches receive the benefit of weekly training although the churches have only half time preaching. Wliere there is the will a way will be found. Workers' Conferences At a recent meeting of the workers of the first church, Mt. Vernon, forty-seven were present. The chairman of the com- mittee on religious education of the church is responsible for outlining the program for the conferences and the church workers speak highly of his thoughtfulness in preparing for the con- ferences.
The first church, Urbana, has issued a fine program for its workers' confer- ences for the entire year. Besides a conference text, chapters of which will be reviewed at every meeting, local prob- lems will be discussed in the light of pre- pared papers on related topics. Summer Assembly
Rev. Seldon Roberts, the teacher train- ing director of the Publication Society for the field of the X. 15. C, and Rev. W m. Sly. the director for Sunday school work among the new Americans, will give regular instruction for the entire week. The next communication from state office will give information regard- ing meals, cost, local arrangements. Save the date, July 12-18, 1920.
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Woman s
Baptist Missionary Society of Illinois
MRS. W. P TOPPING, Pres. ElclB Mr*. Martha V. HigmaiL, Editor Mrs. H. W. Tate, Treasurer
Morgan, Park 2331 Hartzell Are., Eramston
It is a great pleasure to those who com- piled the Annual Report of the Woman's State Mission Society to know that it is helpful to the women of the state. Many words of appreciation have been received for the information it contains and its general make-up. It required considera- ble efifort and time to get together the material and the testimonies of its value are very gratifying.
All those who have worked to make the Golden Jubilee a success and those who have contributed will be glad to know that the Central District has gone over the top. The apportionment was $46,700 and while a full report has not been received, a conservative estimate places the total as well over $50,000. Illi- nois far exceeded its apportionment.
We are pleased to introduce Mrs. R. O. Chandler, 1249 North Cherry street, Galesburg, as the recently appointed State College Counseller. All college girls will especially appreciate the help she will be able to give them.
The Bloomfield Association held a mid- year woman's meeting in February at Hoopeston, and the Peoria Association is planning for one to be held in April. These meetings are so helpful no asso- ciation can afTord to be without them.
We are always pleased to mention new societies which have been formed. Wa- bash Valley reports four of recent origin, in the following churches : Olney, Flora, Newton, Hutsonville. Each society has
started right by its members subscribing for "Missions." One has also been or- ganized at Wood River, Alton Associa- tion.
Interest in the Reading Contest is in- creasing in the state. Societies are re- porting a large increase over last year in the number of books read to the pres- ent time. The First Church of Urbana read 154 books in January. Isn't that fine? One party in writing of it, says, "I consider it one of the most vital developments of the past few years. I have been greatly interested in the prac- tical results which I have observed in a few churches where I have investigated." Another writes, "We have a number of whole families reading and in some cases the father is not a Christian and has never read a missionary book before."
Have you the children organized as crusaders in your church? It is some- thing new and as captivating for the chil- dren as the W. W. G. organization is for the larger girls. Mrs. E. S. Osgood, 5446 Ferdinand street, Chicago, is the State Secretary-Director for Illinois, write her for information if you want something which will mean a good time for the children.
The Windsor Park church in Chicago, of which Rev. Fred F. Shields is pastor, recently increased the pastor's salary $300.
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The Spurgeon Tabernacle Church in London, England, from which Rev. A. C. Dixon recently resigned, has called to its pastorate Rev. Henry Tyderman Chil- vers, who has been pastor of a Strict Baptist church at Ipswich, England, for twenty years. He is forty-seven years old, and will begin his pastorate at the Tabernacle church in March. Mr. Chil- vers says, "You may write me down as a Calvinist to the backbone." In that respect he agrees with Mr. Spurgeon. Charles Spurgeon's church was known the world over as an open communion church, and yet it was not strictly so. Tickets to the communion service would be given to persons of pedo-baptist de- nominations, who requested them, for a brief peri®d. If, after a time, they did not care to be baptized, the tickets would not be given. But Mr. Chilvers has al- ways been a strict Baptist and believes that a person should be a believer and obey in the ordinance of Christian Bap- tism before partaking of the Lord's Sup- per.
That is the position of the Baptists al- most everywhere.
Rev. Charles Gray just finished a series of revival meetings in the Elvaston Bap- tist church, which resulted in a net gain of ten members for the church. One hundred and forty-seven dollars were raised for him in the last meeting. Every body liked him, and he made a good impression here from first to last. The pastor of the church is very proud of the fact that not one of the deacons or trustees uses tobacco in any form. How many other churches can say this ?
THE GREATEST NEED
The greatest need in the Baptist de- nomination at this time is that a large number of our best and brightest young people give themselves to ministerial and missionary work. Money alone will not advance the Kingdom. We believe that there are many young people who will do this if the right kind of influence is brought to bear upon them. Let us re- member that young people in the teen age are the ones from which to draw for ministerial and missionary work. If they do not decide that matter before they enter college, in most cases it will be too late. And a few years in early life for preparation means much in spe- cial Christian service. Again let us re- member that unless the Lord sends them into the harvest field they will be a fail- ure, and the Lord sends them in answer to prayer and our Master encourages us to pray that the Lord may send forth more laborers into the harvest field.
For one who has the proper concep- tion of the Kingdom of God and of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and the needs of the world, there is no life work so attractive; for one who wants his or her life to be of the largest unselfishness, there is no calling so attractive. In the ministerial and missionary work, there is the joy of intellectual work of the higli- est order, and the pleasure of seeing in- dividual lives refined and souls saved and society bettered through his or her influ- ences. There is greater happiness in that than in simply succeeding in business and piling up a fortune. Let all our churches do much praying this year for many new recruits.
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For a Larger Shurtleff College
The following resolutions were passed by the Illinois Baptist State Convention at its annual meeting held in Jerseyville, October 20-23, 1919:
Whereas, the campaign for a larger Shurtleff was planned before any of our large denominational drives were con- ceived and fully launched before the One Hundred Million Dollar Drive was born, and
Whereas, Shurtleff College Board was urged by the Illinois Baptist State Convention to inaugurate the present campaign, and
Whereas, there seems great need for an intensive and State wide propaganda for Christian education, such as is now being carried forward, and
Whereas, any change of policy would seriously interfere with the full cultiva- tion of our field for such purpose and delay the expanding of Shurtleff College to larger usefulness and wider influence, be it therefore,
RESOLVED; First, that it is the sense of this Convention that the campaign for Shurtleff College should be pushed as rapidly as possible to completion, but along the lines now being pursued.
Second, that it shall be distinctly un- derstood that it is a part of the One Hundred Million Dollar movement and that all sums pledged to this cause shall be credited to each church on its quota of the One Hundred Million Dollars. Norton J. Hilton. Secretary Illinois Baptist State Conven- tion.
Shurtleff College has waited for years in order to launch its campaign under fa-
vorable circumstances. That time seems at hand and the campaign was begun Jan. 1, 1919. It progressed with re- markable success, and the ultimate out- come was no longer a matter of doubt. In May, 1919, the denomination at Den- ver committed itself to a financial pro- gram of $100,000,000. This fall we linked up with the Inter-church World Movement, and the leaders of that move- ment announce that the drive will begin April, May or June. This means that what we do for Shurtleff College should be done at once. Four months is a brief time in which to raise $300,000 — especial- ly if we attempt to cover the field and faithfully preach the doctrines of Chris- tian Education.
We therefore request every friend of the college to co-operate. If pastors are willing to spend a little time in the field, will they please notify President Potter or myself at once? If any have money they wish to invest in Christian manhood and womanhood through Shurtleff Col- lege, please send it in, or if you wish to have a conference with either President Pt>tter or myself, write a line to Alton, 111. There are doubtless those in the state who would be willing to invest large sums with the college were they assured of its future growth and its permanence as an Institute of God.
Let this whole matter be a subject of prayer by those who love Shurtleff and those who believe our young people should be educated in a Christian atmos- phere unto Christian ideals.
Myron M. Haynes.
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NORMAL, ILLINOIS, APRIL 192»
NO. 12
APRIL 25-MAY 2
This will doubtless be the most import- ant week in the history of the Baptist denomination of the North. The condi- tion of the world is such today, and the apportionments are so great that the Bap- tist denomination actually needs $100,- 000,000 for ^Missionary and Educational work at home and abroad during the next five* years. Of course it is many times more than we have been giving for those purposes, but we have not been giving nearly so much during the past as we should, and we should make at least one great and sacrificial 'effort during our life- time to bring this world to Christ. We should not think of this great effort from April 25th to May 2d as some great effort beyond our Missionary giving. This is our missionary subscription for the next four years including what we have given during the past year, and this is not for one year, but for four years and it should be given every week. ' These subscriptions should be made as so much a week for two hundred and eight weeks. Suppose a man should give $1,000 for this fund, that would be $4.80 per week, or $250 a year. Suppose a man is running a farm. It would take about three acres of corn or eight good eight-months'-old pigs. Is that a great sacrifice for a man who owns 160 acres of good land? It
does not approach sacrifice. ]^Iany Chris- tian men who are engaged in small busi- ness and have given only a few dollars a year for :\Iissions could give $1,000 on this campaign and then make no real sacrifice that can be felt. This great campaign must not be compared with past giving any more than the government of the United States could compare the ex- penses of the war times with what it took to run the government in pre-war times. Now is the time to make a great effort in conquering the world. Many Baptist people have laid up a considerable for- tune during the past years. j\Iore than they will need to support them. Much of their capital must go in some way to the next generation, but what does the next generation need most? It is not a vast amount of money but a good Chris- tian civilization around the world. The next generation can make all the mone}- they need if society is what it ought to be. The greatest blessing this generation can bestow upon the next, is to use much of the present capital to save the world for the next geenration. Our children can get along whether we leave them much money or not, provided we leave them a civilization rich with Christian teaching and true Christian experience.
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hic;nkss of thk task
Most pastors and churches, when thc\ received their apportionments of the $100,000,000 Campaign, felt that it was an impossible task. It does seem large, but let us remember that it seems that rothing less than $100,000,000 can meet the conditions of the world as it is today so far as I'aptist work is concerned. Let each one rememljer that it is a live }tar task, not one year, and let each church get so organized tha<^ every mem- ber will do his best, not in one gift, but v^ 208 gifts during the remaining period of four years. It will not seem so im- {Xissible wdien looked at from that view- point. We have never undertaken so large a task. There was never occasion for it before. We do not know what we can do now until w'e make a strong effort and try to get every one to do his best. If every Baptist in Illinois w'ould tythe his income for the next four years, we could keep up all current work, take care of the Philanthropic institutions, raise the $7,108,000, and have plenty of money left. But besides tything, there are many Baptists that have all the capital they need anl should give all their income aside from living for the next four years. There are other Baptists that could not only afford to give their income but large amounts of capital that has been inherited or accumulated, and all of it is not needed by those parties. Now is the time to do something heroic in the Lord's w^ork.
ILLINOIS ALLOTMENTS
The following letter was received from Rev. Frank W. Padelford, D.D., of New- York :
He says, "I am writing to confirm our conversation of the 11th in Chicago. We will allot for the budget of Illinois $130,-
000 on the permanent account, including $30,000 for the endowment of the Uni- versity church. This is an increase of $50,000 over the budget given in the Survey. We will make the operating budget of the Illinois State Convention as follows: 1919-20, $25,000; 1920-21, $32,000; 1921-22, $42,500; 1922-23, $57,500; 1923-24, $75,000. Total $232,- 500. Oand Total, $362,500. Cordially yours,
in addition to this, the General Promo- tion Board has allotted out of the $100.- 000.000 Fund $657,750 for missionary work and church building to the Execu- tive Council in Chicago. $725,000 for Shurtleff College and $250,000 for the Divinity School of the University of Chi- cago. This makes $1,988,250 to be used inside of the state of Illinois. Of course the appropriation of the Divinity School of the L'niversity of Chicago does not apply to Illinois work but little more than man)' other states, but they have credited what they have given to each school wherever located to the state in which the school is located.
Since the above was put in type, $30,000 more has been allotted to Illinois making in all $2,018,250 out of the $7,- 108,000 asked in Illinois to be returned to the State. That seems to be a fair proposition and everybody should work and give to make up the whole amount.
" 'The most astonishing thing has been the discovery of men and of hidden forces among us,' says Prof. Robertson. 'I can well recall the time when a man thrilled southern Baptists several years ago by giv- ing $5,000 to foreign missions. It was con- sidered to be amazing liberality. The other day in Memphis a man who had hitherto taken little interest in church affairs sub- scribed $400,000 to the campaign. A num- ber of churches subscribed $500,000 and more, and a very considerable number went above $100,000.' These are pointers for our own campaign. — Missions."
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FIFTY-TWO hundred copies of The Bulletin were published in ^larch and we ran short.
FIFTY-FI\'E hundred copies of The BULLETIN will be published in April. The subscription lists are com- ing up rapidly.
LET everybody take notice, that with the May issue there is a slight in- crease in the price of The Bulletin. Club prices for twenty or more subscriptions sent in at one time, twent} cents. For everything below twenty, twenty-five cents each.
S we start on the twelfth year in publishing this popular little Bap- tist paper, let everybody become an agent, working without cost for the good of the cause. There is scarcely a church where a club of twenty or more is now taken but what many other subscribers could be secured if some one would go after it.
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LET every reader of The Bulletin try to get one new subscriber at twenty- five cents, or a club of twenty or more at twenty cents. The paper is much
more needed than ever before. It really ought to be published twice a month but the Superintendent has not time to (Jo so much editorial and publishing work.
BEFORE another issue of The Bulle- tin comes out, the great campaign for $100,000,000 will be over. The drive will be April 25-]\Iay 2. We hope Illi- nois Baptists will make the great financial effort of their lives in this campaign. The other states are looking to Illinois to see what we will do. Illinois has never fallen down in the past. We hope she will "go over the top" this time.
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THE secret of success in the Great Campaign, April 25-May 2 will be in two things. Let those who have money use it liberally, and let every member of the church, men and women, boys and girls, give something every week for four years. In that way the total amount of $7,108,000 assigned to Illinois can be raised.
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WHILE the great campaign is being made, let everybody remember that the Orphanages and Old People's Home are included to the extent of $15,000 per year for two years. By the end of two years satisfactory arrangements can be made by which the institutions can be well supported. There is no cause for friction among the Baptists supporting the Baptist Convention in Illinois. Now is the time for everybody to make a spe- cial effort.
"It is not too early to begin making your plans to attend the Northern Convention which will be held June 23-29, in Buffalo, New York. It ought to be our greatest Convention. It will be if we raise that $100,000,000, April 25-May 2, and who dares to suggest that we shall not reach the goal? Let 'Meet you in Buffalo' be the slogan!"
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THE PHILANTHROPIC INSTITUTIONS IN U^LINOIS
It .was thought for a while that these institutions could not share in the $100,- 000,000 income. This was regretted by almost everybody. Now quite satisfac- tory arrangements have been made for aiding them in a substantial way.. Plans have been made with the General Promo- tion Board of such a character that the State Convention can turn over to these three institutions $15,000 per year for two years. That is on the condition that the $100,000,000 shall be fully raised. If it is not raised in full, this amount will be reduced to these institutions in the same proportion that all other institutions will lose. This seems to be a fair settle- inent of the matter when all conditions are taken into consideration. We now feel sure that all our churches and in- dividuals will subscribe liberally and heartily to the General fund. Within two years satisfactory arrangements can be made for these institutions, and we feel sure they will be welcomed into any and all the churches for such assistance as is needed over and above the $5,000 an- nually for each. If these had been left out, it would have been a serious hin- drance to a harmonious campaign in Illi- nois, but we feel that trouble has now been removed, and the executive ofificers of the institutions and the Chairman of the Promotion Board of the State and the Committee appointed by the State Convention Board and the Superintend- ent of Missions are agreed and united that this is a satisfactory settlement for the present time.
WHAT SOME PASTORS SAY ABOUT THE BIG FINANCIAL CAMPAIGN
Rev. Joseph C. Hazen, of Peoria, writes: "The plan is this. The entire
question came before our church Board of Promotion, then the Board of Trustees and finally before the entire church on Sunday morning, recommending that we as a church co-operate with all of the other Protestant churches of the city April 23d to May 2d, in raising our allot- ment. Our church's plan for raising our share will be the same as in the every- member canvass for the last four years."
Rev. Robert V. Meigs of Quincy, writes, "The Quincy church at a cost of over $100 has doubled the size of its Bul- letin and filled it with new World Move- ment material. This Bulletin is mailed Fridays from March 25th to April 30th to each church family and five hundred extra copies are mailed to the churches of the Association. The first Bulletin contained an inspirational address by At- torney Bennett, Quincy" Financial Man- ager. The second Bulletin contained the Easter motive for achieving the goal. A new World Movement Catechism and a list of Minute Men and Women."
Rev. Walter I. Fowle, D.D., of Gales- burg, writes, "Galesburg's allotment $61,- 131. How to raise it? 1st. Follow Standard Plan. 2d. Educate through (a) Minvite men in every meeting and in cottage meetings for every group, (b) Men's Canquet. (c) Pageant. (d) stereopticon and easel lectures, (e) Ser- mons, (f) Literature through group leaders. 3d. Urge attendance at all conferences and rallies. 4th. Train workers as carefully as book agents are trained. 5th. Get every one to do something before he gives anything. 6th. Get large gifts pledged in advance. 7th. Consecrate workers with public prayer, April 25th and May 2d. Go after every man, woman and child in church, Sunday School and congregation. 9th. Above all, praying."
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Rev. U. W. Twing, D.D., of Alton, writes: "The portion of the hundred mil- lion dollar budget alloted to the First Baptist church of Alton is $50,858. Plans for securing this amount include : prayer on the part of those most interested ; pub- licity through frequent pulpit announce- ments and sermons ; talks by the Minute Alen ; literature distributed to every member of the church ; an energetic cam- paign director with a good corps of cap- tains and a selected working force ; large contributions from those able to give largely ; a complete and painstaking can- vass of the entire membership of the church and its constituency, including the non-resident members.
"In the name of our God will we set up our banners."
Professor George W. Taft of Chicago, writes as follows : "Yesterday I received word from Dr. Padelford that the North- ern Baptist Theological Seminary was in- chided in the drive. All sums that have l)een given or may be pledged from now until the end of the campaign for the seminary will count in the $100,000,000 fund and the givers will receive credit for the same. Please let this notice go out as widely as possible, as many are holding back their subscriptions awaiting this ac- tion. The amount is $250,000 for en- dowment and $100,000 for buildings and equipment.''
PASTORAL CHAXGES
Rev. Wm. Cowan Uoyd has accepted a call to become ])astor of 'the Pontiac church and began work April 1st. He comes from the Congregationalists to the Baptists and seems to be a strong preach- er. While the Pontiac church has been pastorless for only about six months. }-et the previous pastor was unable to work
the last eight months he was there and this is about the first pastoral work the Baptists have had done for fourteen months. We hope the new pastor will have fine success on that field, and we welcome Brother Boyd into the Baptist fellowship.
The Mahomet church has called Rev. L. V. Edwards of Charleston to become its pastor. Brother Edwards seems to be doing good work at Charleston and it is not known at this time whether or not he will accept the call to Mahomet. Ma- homet is a good field and whoever be- comes the pastor there will have a fine opportunity for service.
Mr. Lawrence C. Johnson of Galva, writes March 20th as follows : "Some time ago the First Baptist church of Galva extended a call to Rev. C. B. Hil- ton, pastor of the church at Delavan. He has accepted the call and has just moved on the field and we will have our first services this week."
Rev. E. L. Krumreig, D.D., went from the First Baptist church in Danville to a pastorate in Denver, Colorado, last fall. He reports that they have had 54 addi- tions to the church since he went there and that the Sunday School has in- creased 35 percent since the first of the year. He recently received a call from Bessie Tift College of Forsyth, Ga.. as professor of Economics and Sociology at a salary of $2,500.
Rev. Edgar Ford has accepted a call to become pastor of the Hudson church and located on the field, beginning work- March 21st. Hudson is a fine church, having a good property and a fine mem- liership in the country surrounding the village. We hope that Brother Ford will have a successful pastorate.
Rev. B. F. Irving of Tekamah, Nebras- ka, has accepted a unanimous call to the
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l-'irst Baptist church of Streator, Illinois. He took charge of the field February 22, and the work of the church seems to be moving along very nicely.
The Englewood IJaptist church in Chi- cago, has called as its pastor Dr. George R. Stair, pastor of the Dudley Street r.aptist church of Boston, Mass. Dr. Stair will begin work April 18th.
The Downers Grove Baptist church has called Rev. John Stewart of Barring- ton to its pastorate. He has accepted the call and began his work on Easter Sun- day.
On Sunday, March 28th, the Delavan church extended a call to Rev. J. D. Gen- son, a graduate of Colgate University. It is expected that Brother Genson will ac- cept the call.
The Andalusia church recently called Rev. Geo. B. Wilbur of Chicago to be- come its pastor and he has accepted the call. He began work April 1st. Our Andalusia church has the whole field in that town and in the surroimding coun- try. There is no other church in that territory. The meeting house is in good repair and there is a good opportunity for work there. Brother Wilbur was pastor of Silvis and Watertown in the Rock River Association two vears ago.
homelike and pleasant as far as the church relations are concerned.
E. L. Bayliss, Pastor.
The new pastor of the Xormal Baptist church. Rev. E. L. l>ayliss. desires all ministers in the state to kindly inform him of the names of prospective students who plan to attend the Illinois State Nor- mal University from term to term. This church has organized an excellent class for the Baptist students under the leader- ship of a university graduate and a trained teacher. We shall do all that wc can to make the student's life in Xormal
PAWNEE
The Pawnee church was organized alx)ut sixteen years ago and soon after- ward a good meeting house was built with a $2500 debt at 7% interest. Nine years ago the State Convention under- took to save the church and by a can- vass of the Springfield Association and a donation from the State Board $1500 was raised and the Home Mission So- ciety loaned $1000. $333.00 interest had accumulated on this debt when the Con- vention again undertook last fall to help them out of debt. Rev. C. W. Swift of Indianapolis, who had been pastor there twice before, was secured for a few months. Rev. George H. Yule spent two weeks on this field and canvassed the Springfield Association and succeeded well. The debt is now all raised and the mortgage cancelled. April 15th, an all- day jubilee was held. Dinner and supper were served in the church. Rev. Boston Oldham preached in forenoon arid Supt. E. P. Brand addressed the people fore- noon and afternoon and preached at night. The spiritual interest of the church seems good. The meetings were well attended. Money was raised to pay up all back money Oii pastor's salary with a nice little surplus in the treasury. The time seems ripe now for the Baptists to do a strong aggressive work at Pawnee.
SEMI-ANNUAL, MEETING OF THE BOARD
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many of our members away. The great snow of Easter had just put the roads in very bad condition. Yet there was a fair representation of members of the Board and of the Educational Department and some others present. The Board con- tinued in business, exce]3t a brief time for sujiper in the church and time for two addresses, from 3:00 p. m. until 11 :00 p. m. The business was attended to in a satisfactory manner. The people of Os- ceola attended the night session well, and all visitors were delighted with the splen- did beautiful church building. The night session began at 8:30. Dr. J. B. Thomas spoke 35 minutes on the $100,000,000 campaign and Rev. R. Van Meigs spoke one hour and forty minutes on Steward- shi[).
"THE BAPTIST"
( )ur national paper. The Baptist, re- cently purchased the Journal and Mes- senger of Cincinnati, a central western paper nearly one hundred _\ears old, and Zion's Advocate of Maine, an old Nvell established paper of that state. . This gives '"The Baptist" the whole territory of the Northern Baptist Convention ex- cept the Watchman Examiner, a great ])aper of New York, which will continue jniblication. The Baptist is a great paper and should be in every Baptist family in thirty-four states. But in covering so large a territory, this one paper cannot give very much local church news. There is a greater demand for The Bulletin in Illinois than ever before and the people seem more anxious to get it. In jNIarch we pubHshed 5,200 copies and ran short before the month was half over. We published 5,500 in the .\pril issue. The May issue will begin the twelfth edition of The Bulletin. The price of printing is continually going up and we must in-
crease the price of The Bulletin slightly. We will after the first of May have only two prices, viz : twenty-five cents for sin- gle subscriptions and for all below club^ of twenty. When twenty names or more are sent in the pai)er can be secured for twenty cents per }ear. Let us get a cir- culation of seven thousand in a short time.
PERSONALS
The State I5oard of Promotion and the Convention Board elected Rev. A. E. Peterson of North Dakota as State Pro- motion Board Director and Single Col- lecting Agent to take Dr. Carman's place and other features that were brought about by the $100,000,000 campaign. P>rother Peterson, while a student, was pastor in Chicago and is quite well known in a portion of the state. He has been in the office and busy for about one month.
An efifort was made to find a lawman in Illinois to direct the work of raising $7,108,000 in Illinois as our share of the $100,000,000. It seemed impossible to find a layman who could do that work who would undertake it. Finally the Committee prevailed upon Dr. Judson 15. Thomas, pastor of Austin church, to ac- cept the position. Dr. Thomas is now in the work with all his might and seems to be very hopeful of success. Having been for ten years Home Mission Society Sec- retary in Illinois, he is well acquainted with the field.
Rev. Frank L. Anderson, wdio has been for ten years Superintendent of the Exe- cutive Council in Chicago and has done a remarkably successful work as Super- intendent of ^Missions in that city, has re- signed to accept the presidency of the Training School for Preachers of Foreign nationalities which the Home Mission So- ciety is estabhshing in New York. The
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Executive Council met in Chicago Friday, April 2d, and after passing strong reso- lutions of appreciation of Dr. Anderson's work, unanimously elected Dr. Benjamin Otto, pastor at Morgan Park, to the Su- perintendency of the Executive Council. It is fully expected that Dr. Otto will ac- cept the position and enter upon the work soon.
OHUBOHES
The First Baptist Church of Rock Is- land is making very decided and rapid progress. Rev. J. C. Oranger has been pastor there for two 'and one-half years and during that time 225 members have been added to the church, 103 by baptism and others will be baptized on Easter Sunday. The church recently made an arrangement to turn the parsonage into a Sunday School and parish house. It will be used for the primary de])artment of the Sunday School and much of the social work of the church. The church will rent another house for the pastor un- til another parsonage can be secured. The church also voted to increase the pastor's salary $500.
Rev. J. H. Bagwill is doing good work with the Carterville ciiurch this winter. He had intended to do some supply work with nearby country fields, but the roads were such that it made it almost impos- sible through the winter months. He is hoping now to be able to do some work in some country fields near Carterville. Brother Bagwill seems to fit into that field well.
Rev. J. H. Bruggink, pastor at Forrest City and Kilbourne, always writes a very encouraging message. There seems to be no pessimism whatever in his system. The church building has recently been
put in good repair at the expenditure of about $500. He says, ''Whereas we here- tofore had a Union Young People's So- ciety but we now have an organized so- ciety of our own. We now have a chorus choir of forty voices. One of the bright spots in our ministry here has been the purchasing of a fine property by the church for a parsonage. Such things as that help one to appreciate the members of his flock." The Kilbourne church is going along nicely. The Sunday School at Kilbourne is a splendid organization.
Collinsville First: Two meetings of our downtown Men's Bible Class have been held. An attractive meeting place has been secured in the central part of our city's business section, and this im- portant phase of the work on this field begins with promise. Our pastor is teaching the class, and a permanent or- ganization is soon to be effected. Sun- day, February 29th, the pastor presented to the young people of the church the matter of volunteering for lives of Chris- tian Service. In response to this appeal four 'young women and five young men signified their desire to invest their lives in Christian work as the Lord may direct. —Max U. S. Colbert.
Evangelist L. D. Lamkin assisted Rev. Harry Belton in special meetings at Vir- den. A great revival is re[X)rted at that place. The evangelist writes that there were between sixty and seventy conver- sions and between fifty and sixty came into the church. The pastor. Brother Belton, led the singing. In justice he begs to say that Brother Belton is one of God's able and faithful ministers of the Gospel. He is deeply entrenched in the hearts of his people and they all love him verv much.
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STATE CONVENTION MISSIONARIES
Rev. A. V. Rowland, our missionary in Peoria, reports quite aggressive work in that city. The three branches are all doing good work and quite a number will be ready for baptism and church member- ship Easter Sunday. Extensive repairs are planned for the Bethany building.
Rev. J. Livingston Duff has been our missionary pastor at Littleton for three months. During that time he has con- ducted special meetings and in many re- spects the church and Sunday School have made decided progress. The Lit- leton church occupies a splendid field for the Baptists and there is a possibility of rapid and continuous growth.
Our missionary, Rev. C. W. Webb, re- ports decided progress on the Wood River field. That is a growing city. The Baptists have bought a new location and will soon begin the basement of their new church building. Lots have also been se- cured for South Wood River for a new church in that part of the city.
Rev. Charles W. Wolfe, our mission- ary pastor at Glasford, writes : "Glas- ford has advanced considerably. A good size class of men (12) has been added to the Bible School. The chorus and or- chestra are a new feature of the Sunday night service. Our hopes are high for a better future."
Rev. J. B. Martin, by the assistance of an evangelist, had a very successful meet- ing in his church in Petersburg. He re- ports 34 baptisms and two other addi- tions during the past quarter. The out- look at Petersburg is quite hopeful and yet very much remains to be done. That is one of the fields in Illinois where there is the greatest possibility for the Baptists almost in the state and yet a field in which they have always been very weak.
We believe that that church has a better prospect now for rapid development than any time in its previous history.
The influenza during the past three months has interfered very seriously with our evangelists' work and yet we have never had a three months when the work of our State Convention Evangel- ists and missionaries seemed to be more hopeful than it has in the past three months. At the request of Dr. Aitchison and the State Convention Promotion Board we have given all our missionaries and evangelists for the work of pushing through the state great campaign for thirty days after Easter Sunday. Yule, Dent, Hopkins, Little, Dunk, McMinn and Koehler will aid in the great work of trying to raise $7,108,000 in Illinois. Evangelist T. O. McMinn of southern Illinois, will give his time in the Southern Illinois Association in the $100,000,000 campaign. The other men will be sent into all parts of the state.
Rev. Samuel Hoekstra, pastor of the Fairfield Baptist church in southern Illi- nois, writes : "I want to drop you a line just to say a word about the series of meetings held in our church at Fairfield by Brother Dunk, State Evangelist. Brother Dunk was with us for four weeks, including five Sundays, and his work was very much appreciated. It seems to me he is getting better every time I hear him preach. At this time nineteen have united with the church, eight by baptism and one by experience and ten by letter. Brother Dunk's mes- sages are thoroughly evangelistic and right to the point. He is kind and sym- pathetic but at the same time when he preaches he strikes the heart of things. I also want to thank the State Conven- tion and yourself for sending Brother Dunk to us in this work."
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Rev. j. C Dent writes from Belviderc on the 22(1 of March as follows, "The meetings began here yesterday very en conragingly and hopefully. Had over 100 out at each service and a Sunday School of 122. Pastor Mundell and his people are prepared and we expect good results."
Rev. J. M. Jones, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Carthage, writes : "I have spent some time with Brother Hopkins, District Superintendent for the w^estern side of the state, and like the character of his work very much."
Rev. I. 'SI. Duke, our colored mission- ary, writes March 15th, "I am just leav- ing Chicago for the southern part of the state, where I will be until our Executive r>oard meets in Cairo, April 14th. 1 will drop oti' at Springfield next Sunda\- and .Alton the following week, and work my wav from there to Cairo."
DEATHS
Mrs. W. E. Murray, a prominent mem- ber of the Literberry church, recently died. On March 26th, the Mission Cir- cle passed a series of very sympathetic and strong resolutions concerning her useful life and character.
Rev. W. M. Rhodes of I'pper .\lton, died Friday, March 19th. .\ge 75 years. He ate his breakfast as usual and shortly after dropped dead. Brother Rhodes had been active in the ministry for many years and while he had made his home at Upper .-Mton during the last thirty-five or forty years of his life, he continued to ])rcach almost every Sunday in some church, either in Alton or in surrounding .\ssociations. He was well known and resjjected in that part of the state. He had been a trustee of ShurtlefY College for many years and was a member at the time of his death.
.Mrs. Sarah David, widow of Joseph David, died at Richhuid, Ind., a short lime ago. W'liile .Mr. and Mrs. David were btjth living, they turned over to Superintendent Brand $6,000 as Annuity for Home, Foreign and State Missions. Mrs. David also willed their splendid resi- dence in Aledo to the State Convention to l;e held for a parsonage of the Aledo church as long as that cliurch continues to e.xist.
The friends of Rev. A. A. Todd, of Jacksonville, Illinois, were greatly sur- jjrised to hear of the death of his wife some time ago. She had an attack of in- duenza and soon passed away. Mrs. Todd was a loyal helper of her husband in his pastoral work as well as a true and faithful homekeeper. She will be greatly missed in the Jacksonville church and no one but her bereaved husband can know how^ greatl)' she will be missed in the home. Ih'otber Todd has the sym- l>athy of all pastors who know him.
INCREASE OF SAJLABIES
The church of Jacksonville has in- creased the salary of its pastor. Rev. A. A. Todd, $300.
The Roseville church of which Rev. G. W. Claxon is pastor, gave their pastor at Christmas time a donation of $250 and increased the salary $300 beginning Jan- uarv 1st.
Rev. H. C. Smith was a year or two ago pastor at Literberry and Bethel churches, and was then called to Lament, Iowa. He has now returned to Jackson- ville, 111. His wife died while in Iowa and he himself was very sick, l>ut is now ab'oi't well, fie came to Jacksoaiville, where his relatives would lie!]) him care for his children, lirother Smith was ((uite a successful pastor and we hope
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that some church or churches not far from Jacksonville will secure him for services in the near future.
Mrs. Allie Gene Kennard, formerly Allie Gene Davis, of Benton, Illinois, Secretary Illinois Baptist B. Y. P. U., is now in Shanghai, China. She writes a very encouraging letter coucerning their work at this time. She says, "We love China so much and our work here is so interesting and so worth while. We have decided to stay here at the college and to help out this winter, hoping to go to the Language School next winter, returning to the college again after our winter there." She adds, "This is the house where Oska W^a-wa lives. Hope -other 'Oskies' will come to China."
aiONEY RECEIVED FOR THE STATE CONVENTION FOR MARCH
Only a few of the churches send the full apportionment at one time. When- ever a payment reported in The Bulletin completes the apportionment, it will be indicated by a (*) star.
Areola $ 5.09
Andalusia, farm rent 112.30
Aurora, Park Place 10.50
Baptist Old People's Home, Ex- pense of Beneficence Office 27.10
Benton 75.00
*Bethel 17.38
Berwyn 24.75
Big Rock 16.38
Bulletin Advertisement 7.00
Centralia 46.77
Chatsworth 4.17
Champaign, First 18.75
Champaign, University 3.35
Chicago, Austin 26.28
Chicago, Second , 53.75
Chicago, Hyde Park 100.00
Chicago, Irving Park 15.05
Chicago, Lorimer Memorial .... 18.56
Chicago, Normal Park 17.04
Chicago, Epiphany 7.00
Chicago, Tabernacle I. 10.75
Chicago, Windsor Park w- 3.33
Cornell 3.50
Coles 3.22
Collections on Pawnee Ch. De,bt.. 965.12
Danville, First 7.50
Decatur, First ....i 36.00
Educational Commission 95.83
Freeburg 2.17
Galesburg 53.50
Interest 1,106.92
Joliet, Eastern Ave 18.71
Joliet, Ridgewood 5.60
Kewanee 30.00
Kinderhook , -.-- 2.67
Lexington 2.68
Marley .' 7.00
Macomb 30.00
Marengo 22.25
Mt. Vernon, First 47.25
Mt. Vernon, Second 20.00
Normal 3.82
Northwestern Baptist Education- al Society, Expense of Benefic- ence office 9.03
Orion 12.00
Oreana 10.00
Olney ^ 6.00
Percy .89
Plainfield 4.57
Rockford, First 16.80
*Roseland 30.00
Repaid Expense Account of Chi- cago office 38.65
Shurtleff College, Expense of
Beneficence office 9.13
Union Center 3.54
University Church pledges 90.00
Victory Campaign 3,840.00
Woodstock -.- 5.69
York 9.21
Total $7,169.55
Many Illinois Baptists will be interested in the following quotation. Rev. George Caleb Moor was pastor of Downers Grove church twenty-one years ago. He then went to Indiana and from there was called to the First Baptist church of Champaign, where he was pastor for several years.
He is now in New York. The following quotation is taken from the Watchman Examiner:
"Dr. George Caleb Moor has been pastor of the Madison avenue church. Borough of Manhattan, City of New York, for only seven months, but during that time new life has come to the church, and the future is bright with promise. At a recent busi- ness meeting the reports from the several oiganizations of the church were encour- aging. Every department of the church is well organized, and the people are full of hope and enthusiasm. As a token of affec- tion and good will for Dr. Moor his salary was raised from $7,500 to $10,000 a year. The churches of our denomination that pay their pastors $10,000 a year can be counted on the fingers of one hand. There are many men in our ministry, we suppose, who feel that they could make good use of such a salary, but they will not envy Dr. Moor this token of his people's affec- tion. Dr. Moor is preaching to ever-in- creasing congregations and is happy in his work."
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ILLINOIS BAPTIST BULLETIN
The Baptist Old People's Home
May^vood, Illinois
HODfiLSON BAPTIST ORPHANAGE
Rev. N. T. Hafer, Supt. Mrs. N. T. Hafer, Matron
This Home with its forty-two resi- dent members and many deserving ones waiting to enter is not only still "on the map," but in actual existence, with a clean record, beautiful service and a clean balance sheet.
This last item continues to be an anx- iety and has been made possible by the interest on our Endowment Fund, gifts from friends and Sunday Schools, pieced out by rummage sales, tag days, etc.
The Illinois churches have contributed since last April through the Central Col- lecting Agency a little over $2,000 and we are hoping some churches that have not yet contributed as well as those which have met their apportionments to the Educational and larger Missionary Or- ganizations and find a surplus in their treasury — will send a contribution this month to the Old People's Home as the allotment made us by the State Board is not half met, and our needs are urgent.
Friends of the Home have been happy in the thought that the "Uig $100,000,000 cam])aign is to cover all Uajnist Interests except the local church." There has been some uncertainty about this, but it has now been adjusted by our State Conven- tion Board and the General Board that this shall be done. Five thousand dol- lars per year for the present to be allowed each of the Orphanages and the Old Peo- ple's Home. Of course our current ex- pense is considerably over this amount, and we shall still need personal gifts and help for the much needed enlargement of the work.
We have but two messages this month, the one an expression of thanksgiving that we have escaped another scourge of diphtheria which visited us in March. The other statement, which we are happy to make, that our Philanthropic Institu- tions will share in the results of the great campaign. The fact that this will come directly through the Baptist State Con- vention by special arrangement with the General Promotion Board makes it none the less welcome, for the State Conven- tion of Illinois has always stood by the Philanthropic institutions. While the amount agreed upon is not sufficient for our needs, the $5,000 per year promised will be sufficient so that the special of- ferings of the churches and the gifts of generously disposed individuals who are more and more making the care of the poor a regular beneficence, will enable us to care for our increasing family of help- less ones. We are pleased to be in line with this great movement and trust that Illinois will go over the top in harmonious support of this great movement. Any failure to reach the great objective will of course lessen the resources of the Philanthropies as well as every other l^hase of our denominational work. The Superintendent of Hudelson has agreed heartily to the above arrangement and will give his personal service to the cam- paign and make his personal pledge whole-heartedly. The great interests of the Kingdom are at stake and this is the time for sacrifice and service.
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Department of Religious Education
Chairman Rev. Herbert Hines, El Paso, Director Rev. Louis H. Koehler, Normal Elementary Directory Miss Marian E. Kimble, Galesburg
School and Society Reports
On account of a delay in receiving the material, the report blanks for schools and societies were not mailed out until March 31st. This makes it necessary that superintendents and presidents be urgent in returning same. All reports should be in by the 15th. It takes but a half hour or so to fill in a blank. Do not delay, but do it now.
Daily Vacation Bible School
The school of intensive training for week of April 12th at ShurtlelT College has had to be postponed. The interest in this school was growing and we regret l)Ostponement. All interested should send name to director who will inform those who send in name when the school will be held. Pastors thinking of conducting a school this summer should keep in touch with this office.
The Summer Assembly
Here is a partial list of the courses to be given at the assembly : Pastoral Lead- ership of Religious Education, Funda-. mentals in Missions, Good Sunday School Teaching, R. Y. P. U. Aims and Activit- ies, Bible . Study, Baptist History, The Program of Christianity, Teacher Train- ing, Training the Devotional Life and A'lissions-Book Study for 1920. The ex- penses will be reasonable. Only $12.00 for lodging, meals and registration fee. Meals will be served by the women of the church. A second circular giving de- tails as to faculty, courses and cost will be sent out after the meeting of the de-
partment early in April. These will be sent to all pastors, superintendents and presidents. If you ought to receive one and do not, kindly send a card to state office requesting same. We have a card filing list of all the pastors, etc., which is revised monthly and we urge all workers to apprise us of all changes among pas- tors, superintendents and presidents. Be sure to plan to attend the assembly July 12-18, 1920.
The B. Y. P. IT. Program
A leaflet describing the aim and organi- zation of our state B. Y. P. U. has been issued and a copy sent to every president of a local society. Now let all the B. Y. P. L'.'ers get behind this state program and push it to the limit. This will be the main gathering of the Baptist young peo- ple of the state. It is your convention for instruction, recreation, fellowship and inspiration.
Items That Count
One of our societies is expecting to record 100 per cent tithers soon. How about your society?
The increasing number of life recruits makes it necessary that we create a state organization at the assembly. Let pas- tors purchase "Making Life Count," only 50c, and see that it is circulated among their young people.
"According to the income tax records for ir-lg only 1,671 of the 170,000 ministers in the United States earned enough in that year to come within the law's minimum required for the payment of a Federal in- come tax."
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ILLINOIS BAPTIST BULLETIN
Woman s Baptist Missionary Society of Illinois
MRS. W. P TOPPING, Pres.
Mrs. Martha V. Higman, Editor Mrs. H. W. Tate, Treasurer
Morgan, Park 2331 Hartzell Ave., Evanston
RtililGIOUS INSTITUTES
The first week in March was made memorable by three institutes, held in L'linton and Keokuk, Iowa, and Rock Is- land, 111.
These institutes were arranged by Prof. Lapham, of Iowa, and Rev. Louis Koehler, of Illinois, Sunday School State Directors. For the first time in meetings of this sort. Woman's Work in Missions was presented, and it was a great pleasure for the president of the W. B. M. S. of Illinois to meet the women and young women of these and adjacent cities. The institutes, educational along Sunday School, B. Y. P. U. and Mission lines, lasted two to three days in each place. The special work of the state president consisted in addresses on "Woman's Part in the New World Movement," "Wom- an's Part in Americanization," "Through Our Field Glasses," and "Special Feat- ures of Woman's Work." A question- naire was conducted in each city and spe- cial meetings with splendid young women — many of whom we are hoping to meet again at our Baptist ^lissionary Training School.
It is hoped and planned that these in- stitutes may become a splendid advance feature of our state life.
The Inter-Church World Movement held a conference for pastors and wom- en delegates from the state in Chicago March 8-10. Women from nine associa-
tions were present. Mrs. W. P. Topping was made State Chairman of the Wom- an's Department to arrange County Con- ferences through the state. All denom- inations are represented in these confer- ences, both by speakers and those who attend.
The Annual ]\Ieeting of ihe Woman's Foreign Missionary Society for the Cen- tral District will be held in Carbondale May 4-6. This is a fine opportunity for all Illinois women to attend a meeting which promises to be of unusual help and inspiration. Those living m the central and southern part are especially favored because of the comparative short distance from their homes.
Again we record that one of our Board members, Mrs. Chas. Moore, of Chicago, is in deep sorrow because of the passing of her husband after a lingering illness. Her many friends sympathize with her and her two children in their loss of a noble husband and father.
]\Irs. Norton J. Hilton of Minonk, president of the Bloomington Association, did a splendid work last fall in the Jubilee Campaign and was rejoiced that the As- sociations allotted to her went over the top. Now she is rejoicing and accepting the congratulations of her friends over the arrival of a son on March 12th, who undoubtedly in the years to come will be a fine addition to our missionary force.
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Can the lUor
d Count on
the Baptists?
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'he world is in need. How desperately, it does not know. More than half of the world has never heard of Christ. Even in so-called Christian lands the need has not been fully met. Our great cities, as well as the rural fields, call for the largest possible minis- try on the part of the church. Can the world count on the Baptists doing their part?
Can the other Christian bodies count on us? When missionary work was begun in the Philippine Islands, the Protestant churches agreed to assume responsibility for definite areas to prevent overlapping and under-occupation. W^e Baptists undertook to evangelize Samar, Occidental Negros and a large part of Panay, with a combined popula- tion of about one million. After twenty years we have not yet begun to occupy Samar. We must discharge our obligation to these people and keep faith with the other Protestant churches.
When the difl:erent denominations became responsible for Central America, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Honduras were accepted as Bap- tist territory. No work has yet been undertaken in Honduras.
In Montana various denominations have allocated the unoccupied parts of the state among themselves, and the other denominations are looking to us to minister to definite areas.
Burma is considered pre-eminently Baptist missionary ground. \\'e I have many more missionaries there than all other denominations com-
I bined. Baptists are directly responsible for 9 Million out of the total I
I population of 12 Million, yet we have only a membership of 75,000 after s
I a hundred years. • I
J Most important of all, can God count on the Baptists ? j
OUR ANSWER WILL BE GIVEN APRIL 23— MAY 2
The General Board of Promotion of the Northern Baptist Convention, 276 Fifth Avenue, New York City.
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Shurtleff College
A Million Dollar Plant
January 1, 19U)— Old Endowment $182,883.05
.\t'\v I'Jidowment, included in the One Hundred ^lillion
Campaign ^ 500,000.00
Total $682,883.05
January 1, 1919 — Buildings and Grounds 105,223.44
Xew Buildings and Equipment in the One Hundred Million
Campaign 225.000.00
Total $330,223.44
Grand Total— Endowment and Plant $1,013,106.49
Have you made your contribution to Shurtleff College?
Illinois Baptists should remember that any gifts made to Shurt- leff College will count on their church allotments in the National Fi- nancial Campaign.
If it will clarify the matter and help in the work, gifts may be sent direct to Shurtleff College and the college will certify the amount to the General Board of Promotion.
Information will be gladly given.
GEORGE M. POTTER, President. MYRON W. HAYNES, Endowment Sec'y.
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