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Letter to Editor
January 15, 1841
Southern Christian Advocate
Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina
What is this article about?
W. A. Gamewell reports on a successful missionary meeting in Wilmington on Dec. 27, raising $157 through collections and donations, constituting several life members for missionary societies, and establishing a monthly prayer meeting.
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MISSIONARY MEETING IN WILMINGTON.
To the Editor of the Southern Christian Advocate
Brother Wightman, I take pleasure in giving you some account of our recent doings in this place, for the benefit of the missionary cause. Some of us had been led to fear in view of discouraging circumstances, that we should not do as well in this time of need, as could have been hoped for, under other circumstances: but results have proven to us, that these fears were not well grounded ; for this people have more than sustained their known reputation for liberality, by coming up nobly to the help of the Lord.
We had appointed Sabbath forenoon (Dec. 27) for services, in reference to the interests of the missionary cause; and when the day came, it was so inclement that we scarcely had our usual congregation; but we determined to do what we could; and we have no doubt that the spirit of Christian benevolence moved in the hearts of the people, The public collection amounted $87 10. After which the preacher in charge and his wife were constituted life members of the Parent Society. Father Jennett also was made a life member of the Conference society. We should be glad to give you the names of contributors, but cannot get them correctly.
On the next evening the missionary society of this station held its anniversary; and after the reading of the annual report and several addresses, Reverends W. Crook and M. C. Turrentine were constituted life members of the society; and a number of new members were added to the list. The society also resolved to have a monthly missionary prayer meeting.
The whole amount that has been raised by collections, donations, &c., is about $157—which we think a very creditable offering.
W. A. GAMEWELL.
Well done, Wilmington!
Ed. S. C. A.
To the Editor of the Southern Christian Advocate
Brother Wightman, I take pleasure in giving you some account of our recent doings in this place, for the benefit of the missionary cause. Some of us had been led to fear in view of discouraging circumstances, that we should not do as well in this time of need, as could have been hoped for, under other circumstances: but results have proven to us, that these fears were not well grounded ; for this people have more than sustained their known reputation for liberality, by coming up nobly to the help of the Lord.
We had appointed Sabbath forenoon (Dec. 27) for services, in reference to the interests of the missionary cause; and when the day came, it was so inclement that we scarcely had our usual congregation; but we determined to do what we could; and we have no doubt that the spirit of Christian benevolence moved in the hearts of the people, The public collection amounted $87 10. After which the preacher in charge and his wife were constituted life members of the Parent Society. Father Jennett also was made a life member of the Conference society. We should be glad to give you the names of contributors, but cannot get them correctly.
On the next evening the missionary society of this station held its anniversary; and after the reading of the annual report and several addresses, Reverends W. Crook and M. C. Turrentine were constituted life members of the society; and a number of new members were added to the list. The society also resolved to have a monthly missionary prayer meeting.
The whole amount that has been raised by collections, donations, &c., is about $157—which we think a very creditable offering.
W. A. GAMEWELL.
Well done, Wilmington!
Ed. S. C. A.
What sub-type of article is it?
Informative
Religious
What themes does it cover?
Religion
What keywords are associated?
Missionary Meeting
Wilmington
Fundraising
Life Members
Christian Benevolence
Southern Christian Advocate
What entities or persons were involved?
W. A. Gamewell
Brother Wightman, Editor Of The Southern Christian Advocate
Letter to Editor Details
Author
W. A. Gamewell
Recipient
Brother Wightman, Editor Of The Southern Christian Advocate
Main Argument
despite initial fears due to inclement weather and circumstances, the missionary meeting in wilmington raised about $157 and successfully constituted life members, demonstrating the community's liberality and commitment to the cause.
Notable Details
Public Collection Of $87 10 On Dec. 27
Preacher In Charge And Wife Made Life Members Of Parent Society
Father Jennett Made Life Member Of Conference Society
Reverends W. Crook And M. C. Turrentine Made Life Members
Monthly Missionary Prayer Meeting Resolved
Total Raised About $157