Missions Volume 5; An International Baptist Magazine (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1914 Excerpt: ...of my "Impression" of the Atlantic District meeting. In a word, it was--auspicious In attendance, spirit and enthusiasm it augured well for the new District work. Young women in white, wearing the District color, greeted us as we entered and directed us to the Registration and Credential tables where we quickly exchanged names and credentials for lavender badges and were ushered into delegates' seats in the main auditorium. About the pulpit railing was the color of the general Society, caught up with great bunches of violets and backed with tall palms; the effect was beautiful. Miss E. B. Clapp, president of the Woman's Mission Circle of the church, greeted us with gracious welcome, and on behalf of the women of the church presented to the president of the District, herself a member of this church, a basket of violets, as a token of their love and esteem. The welcome was complete--let others tell of the delightful program which followed.--A Vivacious Visitor. The first annual meeting of the Atlantic District was marked by two very important things. It was clearly demonstrated that the women of this District are to become a unit of great power in the work; and second, more than ordinary ability was shown in the preparation and management of the program.--A Doctor Of Divinity. The meeting did certainly repay me for leaving my babies for the first time. I went with a little feeling of uncertainty at exchanging an old beloved order for such solemn responsibilities; but there in the morning Board meeting were the women so dearly familiar in the old order, quite able to bear the new responsibilities and wholly responsive to the opening message of joy in sacrifice. I did so like "the First Annual Meeting." Wasn't it remarkable for the large nu...