Central U S A and People's Presbyterians Face Building Pressure
The article discusses needs of two Washington DC churches, Central U S A and The People's Presbyterian Church. It notes competition from a larger First Presbyterian U S A church, calls for a $30,000 Presbyterian contribution to rebuild Central, and praises Rev. C C Weaver and Rev. John Scott Johnson. It highlights basement space, hoped upstairs addition costing about $8,000, and urges donations from Southern Presbyterians to support growth and loyalty.
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First Presbyterian U
South
Central
Memorial appeals for two churches urge aiding living souls
The Mangum Presbytery report urges readers to support two churches in the U S A Church effort, noting brethren contribute $5,000 annually for building and related work. J W Atwood, secretary, Mangum Presbytery H M Committee, appeals readers to act.
Every Member Canvass Worked A West Hanover Church
An illustration by Rev. Hugh H. Hudson shows a West Hanover Presbytery church, once 55 members and pastorless, subscribing through a door-to-door canvass. After a rough weather Sunday and a house-to-house effort, the church raised $868.40 yearly, the largest in its history, enabling self-support.
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Hugh H. Hudson
West Hanover Presbytery
Presbytery
Home Mission Committee
Committee of Home Missions
Message to Bridegroom's True Friends in the Southern Church
A church plea urges the true friends of the Bridegroom to fund Foreign Mission work through self denial. It notes the fiscal strain from low cotton prices and asks pastors to cut picture shows and social events in February and March to boost offerings. The author cites 100 million dollars spent on entertainment yearly and urges action.
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Foreign Mission Committee
Christ
Canvass proves church income can exceed expectations
In Gordonsville Virginia the article notes a pastor who has since been accepted and paid more than ever before. It argues that most churches can do more financially than they think, that effort should precede judgment of ability, and that an every member canvass yields results.
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Gordonsville
Christianity Strength Through Trials Inspires Progress
The text argues that tests and opposition strengthen Christianity, enabling its growth. It compares burdens to wings that, though heavy, empower the eagle to rise to sublime heights when pushed by the air.
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