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October 11, 1882
West Virginia Freeman
Parkersburg, Wood County, West Virginia
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Report on Rev. J. W. Lambert's three-year tenure at Parkersburg M.E. Circuit: 425 conversions, 280 church members added, three churches and parsonage built, $5,210.50 in finances, and revival of inactive members, crediting God.
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Ep. Freeman: I send you a report of the Parkersburg, M. E. Circuit for publication.
During the administration of the Rev. J. W. Lambert, which has lasted three years, we find from the records, that the following noteworthy things have been brought about.
First of all and most important. 425 persons have professed conversion and 280 have been taken into full connection in the church.
We find that the financial interests have kept pace with the spiritual. There have been three churches dedicated and one parsonage built. Also during the first year the circuit paid the Presiding Elder, Pastor, church, debts, benevolent purposes, and current expenses, the sum of $1,518.50; second year, $1,670; third year, $2,022. Total amount for three years, $5,210.50.
We know outside of the records, that many who were asleep in the church, careless, negligent and indolent, when Mr. Lambert took charge of the circuit, have thro' his preaching and untiring efforts been awakened, aroused and are to-day bright, useful members in the church, while the good Bro. ascribes all praise to God and leaves the circuit no doubt singing, "Praise God &c." We believe that the well wishes of all the good people of this circuit will follow him wherever he goes.
A. K.
Ep. Freeman: I send you a report of the Parkersburg, M. E. Circuit for publication.
During the administration of the Rev. J. W. Lambert, which has lasted three years, we find from the records, that the following noteworthy things have been brought about.
First of all and most important. 425 persons have professed conversion and 280 have been taken into full connection in the church.
We find that the financial interests have kept pace with the spiritual. There have been three churches dedicated and one parsonage built. Also during the first year the circuit paid the Presiding Elder, Pastor, church, debts, benevolent purposes, and current expenses, the sum of $1,518.50; second year, $1,670; third year, $2,022. Total amount for three years, $5,210.50.
We know outside of the records, that many who were asleep in the church, careless, negligent and indolent, when Mr. Lambert took charge of the circuit, have thro' his preaching and untiring efforts been awakened, aroused and are to-day bright, useful members in the church, while the good Bro. ascribes all praise to God and leaves the circuit no doubt singing, "Praise God &c." We believe that the well wishes of all the good people of this circuit will follow him wherever he goes.
A. K.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Triumph
Providence Divine
What keywords are associated?
Church Conversions
Financial Achievements
Religious Revival
Parkersburg Circuit
Ministerial Success
What entities or persons were involved?
Rev. J. W. Lambert
Ep. Freeman
A. K.
Where did it happen?
Parkersburg, M. E. Circuit
Story Details
Key Persons
Rev. J. W. Lambert
Ep. Freeman
A. K.
Location
Parkersburg, M. E. Circuit
Story Details
During Rev. J. W. Lambert's three-year administration, 425 conversions occurred, 280 joined the church, three churches and one parsonage were built, and finances totaled $5,210.50 paid for various purposes. Many inactive members were revived through his efforts, with praise ascribed to God.