Typed as spelled and written
Lena Stone Criswell

THE MARLIN DEMOCRAT
Thirteenth Year - Number 23
Marlin, Texas, Thursday, August 7, 1902
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FIFTH SUNDAY PROGRAMME.

       Following is the program of the Fifth Sunday Meeting of Falls Co. Baptist Association at Blevins, Texas, Aug. 29 to 31st inclusive:

FRIDAY.

       At night, sermon, "Importance of studying God's Word," by Pastor R. W. Northen of Chilton.

SATURDAY.

       9 a.m. Devotional service led by Missionary W. D. Holloway of Marlin.
       9: 30 a.m,--Foreign Missions.
       1  Bible Doctrine, by Pastor Reid Rector.
       2.  The fields and their needs, by Pastor J. J. Davis.
       11:00 a.m. Sermon--World Wide Evangelization, by Pastor M. T.
             Andrews of Marlin.

       Dinner.

       2:30 p.m.  Discussion on the "Church Membership"
       1.   "What authority has the church over its memberes."  Led by
             Pastor D. M. Brown.
       2.  "What is the object of church membership" Led by Pastor
             W. R. Covington.
       All brethen present invited to speak on the above subject.
       3:30 p.m.  "The Deacon."
       1.  "His qualifications" Led by Pastor G. G. Gibson.
       2.  "His Work."  Led by Deacon B. C. Morgan.
       4:15, Associated Missions.
       1.  "The Present Outlook," by Missionary Holloway.
       2.  "The needs of the field." by J. T. Owen.
       5:00 p.m. Board meeting.
       8:30 p.m. State Missions.
       1.  History of Baptist General Convention of Texas, "  Pastor
             D. C. Hardin.
       2.  "Our Obligations to the General Convention."  M. T. Andrews.
       3.  "Present outlook in Texas." by W. R. Covington.

SUNDAY.

       9:30 A.M. "Devotional service, led by T. J. Herron of Marlin.
       10:00 am.  "Open discussion on Sanctification question--What is the Bible doctrine on this subject?--All brethern present requested to speak on this subject,
       11:00 a.m.  Sermon--"Importance of Progress in the Christian Life,"
             by Pastor T. J. Slaughter.

       Dinner.

       3 p.m. Sunday School.
       1.  Purpose of the Sunday School by "C. T. Curry.
       2.  "Who is Obligated to Support the Sunday School, by
             Pastor Reid Rector.
       4 p.m.  Old Ministers and Orphanage.
       1.  Our duties to the aged Servants of Christ by J. Rector.
       2.  Our Orphanage and its Needs.  by N. J. Bradley.

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