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This church occupies one of tlie most strategic
pJaces iu our Assembly and is probably doing
more than any other church within our bounds
lor the Presbyterian youth in state institutions.
As will be seen from the sketch that follows,
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i iic uigmn/.iiiiuii is uui yvi or age, ana nas passea
through many very trying scenes. As usual,
however, its trials have chastened it, so that
the membership has ever been known for its
spirituality and aggressiveness. The location of
the church, on the block adjoining the University
campus, makes it pre-eminently a University
church. That we
are trying to fultill
our mission is
evidenced by the
fact that most of
our officers are
University men,
live of the six elders,
three of the
seven deacons, and
the Sunday school
superintendent.
Last year we en- fjpil
rolled in our Bible
classes more than
150 Uni versit y
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proportion ot' the ^^^886eiliii*A?-?^'e^l'lil
lege secretaries and
one of the association presidents are aftiliated
with our church, besides several of the strongest
eabinet members among the men and the women.
Many of the Seminary students work with
us and an undue nroDortion of the Student
Volunteer Baud is connected with our work.
We use the students in the choir and in every
other available place.
Many of our former students are in prominent
places in Christian work, both at home and
abroad. We are represented by two in Korea,
three in China, one in Africa, one in Cuba, two
in Home Mission work, and have now seven
or eight volunteers and others seriously considering
the question, not to mention a large
number of lay workers all over the State.
Of course, the local work must be supported
as a foundation for all this University work,
hence the importance of a strong organization.
With a continuance of the zeal and energy and
faith that have characterized the church in the
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At HIGHLAND
The University Presbyterian
Church AUSTIN, TEXAS
past and the abounding presence of the Spirit of
God, we will go on to greater victories for the
Master. We believe that our aim is not a big
church or self-glorification, but the sendees that
we can render the choice youth of Texas and
through them the entire state and nation, by all
of which we are striving to glorify God.
Synod has been called to meet here that the
brethren may see for themselves our wonderful
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I. . wuu uiuj vituiuc yyuciuci we are
making good use of it. We neod the encouragement
and prayers of all the brethren in the
state and out of it. We are not strong financially,
but are now iu better financial condition
than ever before. There is no friction in the
church and the pastor is beloved and admired by
all; we have the confidence of the community
and of our student friends. We see only success
before us. Let us all give God the praise.
November 10, 1899, a Sunday school was organized
in the eastern part of Austin by Elder
J. M. Brown, of the Presbyterian church, with
Mr. J. A. McClellan as superintendent. Other
services were introduced in the fall of 1890. conducted
by students in the Austin School of
Theology. The small band of workers was a
little later augmented by recruits from the Free
Presbyterian ohurch, so that together they were
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enabled lo purchase a lot and erect a small
house ol' worship.
On January 31, 1892, Highland church was
organized with twenty members, of whom the
following ten persons are still on the roll of the
church: Mrs. Dallas Johnson, Mrs. M. L. Williams,
Misses Bobbie Wilcox, Fannie Johnson,
Mary Johnson, Josie G. Johnson, Mary Patrick,
Messrs. John R. Johnson, R. M. Penick, S. T.
Penick. Rev. J. M. Purcell was elected supply;
E. P. Penick elder, and M. M. Johnson deacon.
On February 14th Mr. Purcell was called to the
pastorate and accepted. He served for two years
until his resignation
was accepted
March 13 1893,
after which, he and
liis family returned
to the Free
church. Two additional
elders
were elected August
6, 1893, 1). B.
Penick and M. M.
Johnson
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Oil September 15,
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Hose way elected
pastor for threeiCri'lliiTT
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election.
In the meantime a Sunday school was organized
by D. B. Penick in West Austin, near the
University and the exercises were held in the
building owned by the Austin School of Theology.
This Sunday school was in a precarious
condition for some time, being kept up largely
through the efforts of a number of faithful
ladies, many of whom are still among our best
workers. During the latter part of Brother Rose's
ministry he preached in the West Austin Mission.
because it. was near his heme on/1 ho wou
too feeble to cross the city to the other field;
he resigned April 11, 1897. There were at this
time, five years after organization, only thirtythree
members, many having returned to the
Free church and others having left the city.
But God directed the church to Rev. T. B.
Southall, who had just finished at Union Seminary.
He began work in June, 1897, and carried
it on enthusiastically in both east and west
Austin. During the year the building in west