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Palatka Daily News
Palatka, Putnam County, Florida
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Florida Methodist conference in Orlando reports 3,576 new members on profession of faith, up 786 from last year, with total increases doubling that and membership reaching 50,000. District progress noted, anniversaries held, and Southern College location at Lakeland to be discussed.
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Orlando, Dec. 7—Report made at today's session of the Florida Methodist conference indicate that 3,576 additions have been made to the Florida churches on profession of faith an increase of 786.
The total increase by profession and certificate will more than double that number. Indications are that this conference will show a total membership of Florida of 50,000.
Decided progress was reported by districts. The anniversaries of the each of the presiding elders in their worth League board were held jointly Sunday School board and the Epworth league tonight.
The report of the trustees of Southern college will be heard on the question of locating that institution at Lakeland. Tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.
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Orlando
Event Date
Dec. 7
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3,576 additions on profession of faith (increase of 786); total increase more than doubles that number; total membership 50,000
Event Details
Report at Florida Methodist conference session shows church growth; decided progress by districts; anniversaries of presiding elders and worth League board held jointly with Sunday School board and Epworth league; trustees report on locating Southern college at Lakeland scheduled for tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock