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n W I^l/SfcrjF w Xx VOL A “WORKING WONDER” IN CLASSIC ATHENS TABERNACLE’S TRIUMPHANT TRIO, NEIGHBOUR, BUTLER AND BOMAR, THE CHIEF HUMAN ACTORS IN PENTECOSTAL ROMANCE THAT THRILLS WITH ENTHUSIASM. . m [HE rapid rise and progress of the new Tabernacle Baptist Church in Athens, I Ga., is nothing less than a wholesome religious sensation. It is a story which, as a stimulating example, deserves to be her alded “from the rivers to the ends of the earth.” It records anew what can be accom plished by consecrated vision, moral muscle and daring faith that stakes all on the promises of God, and undertakes the impossible. Origin of the Movement. During the notable pastorate of Millard A. Jenkins, at the historic old “First Church” of the Classic City, in order that, the denomi nation might keep pace with the rapidly grow ing city, now with a population of over 20,000, the movement for a new Baptist Church was earnestly agitated by him. After his entrance into his new field in Kentucky, the fire still burned, and finally, upon his return to Athens for a visit of days, he was approached by a few of these “daring Daniels” with reference - z ♦ • ',)■ ‘ ■ - ■ ■EIL ■ /SSI 'W* ggMaM wwKM| MW Mwl|g etc. «bMI Wail 111 aM ' e If® WU! 9 IS ■ Mhfec . 4Mm Mi u -Bwl W: ■ M P . f >--- -- -W y * ' "’ ’ ’ ’ i> .v ? z *w--y<Azz--i?'-•< "'X? *> .”, ■.T7W*KWoTnioEni^'. - ' '-MwnjL'.- « z rr ■•. * ,••».. ■ «Ml iiiiw i **miyA •.. 'J' Tabernacle Baptist Church, Athens, Ga. ,/ < - j*rt — / ATLANTA, GA., JULY 31, 1913 (Staff Correspondence The Golden Age.) to returning to Athens, and personally leading the new enterprise. But believing his guiding star stood over Twenty-second and Walnut St. Church, Louisville, that great throbbing peo ple’s church of the Seminary City, he advised that, if they believed the Lord’s will was for the organization of this Tabernacle church, that Pastor R. E. Neighbour, just then com pleting his fourth year as pastor of the South side Baptist Church, Spartanburg, S. C. (a church of marvelous growth, which he had pro moted from its infancy), was a man, who, un der God, could lead them to success Upon this suggestion, a committee visited Mr. Neighbour, with the result that he agreed to come and conduct a tent meeting under the auspices of a circle of Christian business men, some twenty in number. Chas. N. Butler, one of Georgia’s now fa mous sons, who has charmed vast audiences with his sweet gospel singing and winsome per sonality, throughout this country, Canada and England, accompanied Mr. Neighbour, and the tent campaign was fully launched in October, 1912. Every pastor in the city was present at the opening service and royally welcomed the visiting evangelists. The meeting at once gripped the city, unprecedented crowds flocked to the great tent, and it was soon recognized as a union meeting, all churches and denomi nations showing great interest. That the move ment was of God the most radical were con vinced, and the Baptist Tabernacle was imme diately organized. The Working Force. Beside those uniting with the other churches,. 138 gave their names for the new which was perfected just eight months ago. Mr. Neighbour was called as pastor, and see ing the auspicious opportunity for a great and abiding work, resigned his already developed (Continued on page 6.) ONE DOLLAR AND FIFT YCENTB A YEAR :: FIVE CENTS A COPY