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VOL. LXXXVII. RICHMON
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The Laymen's Misisionary Movement Conventions
have been great spiritual dynamos in the
past, and it is confidently expected that the
coming Convention in Memphis, Tenn., February
18-20-22 will not be an exception.
Some have thought that this Convention was
coming too soon after the one held lost February
in Chattanooga. We must not forget, however,
that both the former Conventions of the Movement
have been in behalx of Foreign Missions,
while this one is in the interest of 'Home Missions
and Evangelism.
It is, therefore, the first
opportunity our L/aymen
have had to assemble
and consider the
great work of our
Church Ihcre at home.
It is the purpose of the ^
Movement in the futare
to hold the Ccnvention
biannually and to
likewise alternate them
in the interest of the
work abroad and the
work ait home.
We believe the Convent
ion is opportune fHbiL.
and that it is going to
bring hundreds of Laymen
and Ministers in
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touch witli the opportunitieb
of the Church 3MBE & ^
in such a real way as
to lead them, one and 3p *? *" , \^k
all, to more renewed ?
and endeavor. We
recall the fact t'kat last I
year Dr. Thomas Carv
Johnson, of Union Sem- M
inary, in writing in the ^9
Church papers of has
favorable impression of
the Chattanooga Convention,
called at tention
to the great value 9
of these Conventions.
He reciterl tlw fn^t that
our Church Courts were
all delegated bodies and SW
therefore, necessarily
restricted in attendance, ^ Convent*
while at tthese less formal gatherings for inspiration
and vision, men were able to assemble in
larger numbers and in the most helpful way.
He most cordially recommended these Conventions,
as of the greatest value and it is a source
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"i nansmciiun, mereiore, tna.t we note tnc uaymen's
Movement, as stated above, "has definitely
decided to make them a biannual even in our
Ohureh life in the future.
, THE PROGRAM.
A. word in regard to the program that was
published in our last issue. It will be worth
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any man's time and money to go to Memphis
to hear that magnificent array of speakers and
experts that will speak on that occasion.
The first afternoon the general theme is,'' Facing
the Facts." This is the proper place to
begin?with the facts in hand we are then ready
to cro a sten forward. Then the nroeram con
templates for the first morning session taking
up Conditions. The general theme will be, "Existing
Conditions that Constitute National
Cerrls." At once we recognize that under this
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head will be presented the question of The Immigrant
pouring into the South. The negro
already in our midst; the problem of isolation in
the vacant country church, the problem of
Congestion with its evils in our cities. These
subjects will all be treated by men who know
whereof they speak.
Now, over against this more or less dark side
of the picture will be represented at the afternoon
session the brighter side under the head
.if, V Existing Foreaj which Constitute National
Defenses."
We will hear what is and what can be done
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*eting in Memphis
for the Negro by those who are really doing
things. What it means to reach the Anglo
Saxons of the mountains both in education and
the gospel. What our Assembly's Committee
is doing for the Indian, and the Mexican, and
also what can be done in our great cities.
Thursday morning the Convention will consider,
"The Stewardship of I/ife and Possessions."
No more important theme could possibly
be selected. We are pleased to note that
evidently the highest value is placed upon
_ life, as the addresses
predominate upon this
f 1 phase of the subject.
Was there ever a time
^when a Chritsian man
could make hi<s life
count for so much as at
the present day? Let us
say to any man who is
not getting satisfaction
out of life that he should
aJ not miss this .UonvenH
tion, and particularly
this session.
The next session will
give the men an oppor
Bin A lumty ot "eajnng irom
men who are having a
men whp are getting
f I ' services they are freely
ia - It.AB served to show the men
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sembly's Campaign of
Stewardship and Evangelism
now on in our
Church, and the value of
this great Church-wide
effort. All most men
need is to be shown how
and where to take hold.
They are then ready to
H show that they are will_
ing to tote their part
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The closing exercifces have Dot 'been fully decided
upon, but will be announced in ample,
time. That part which is given on the program
is sufficient to suggest that the climax of the
Convention will be reached at this session.
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you be worth if you lost all your money T"
Those who heard Mr. Innes at Chattanooga know
what is in store. Here is a man who has made
a great success in business and who is today
giving all his energy and business acumen to
his Lord and Master. Flo is a representative