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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1904
Page
11
The Peoria district clergy held their annual gathering at Henry beginning Monday night and continuing Tuesday. Clergy discussed church affairs, community outreach, and planned seasonal activities with local pastors in attendance.
The Central Illinois Conference division includes Galeoburg Rock Island Peoria Normal and Kankakee with Henry district as a smaller yet active unit containing 43 charges and 41 clergymen. The opening session featured Rev W P McVey with a sermon from Galatians 1 1 3 and a robust roaster of clergy and delegates.
The article reports on a church convention debate led by Rev Wylie and Rev Chetten, discussing the role of pastors and evangelism in city renewal. Leaders like Brown, McCown, and Wilson emphasize missions, Sunday schools, and raising funds for heathen lands, with multiple addresses and committee work outlined.
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