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Making Disciples in Oregon Making Disciples in Oregon C. F. SWANDER, B.A., MA. State Secretary Oregon Christian Missionary Convention Copyright 1928 C. F. Swander DEDICATION In appreciation of the earnest and loyal devotion of the many men who have served with me upon the State Mis- sionary Board for the past twenty years, giving of their time and service without recompense in caring for the things of the kingdom, and who have never in all these years given to their Secretary an unkind or harsh criticism, but who have diligently sustained him and made his task as light as possible at all times, this volume is lovingly dedicated to their memory. C. F. SWANDER. FOREWORD Nany years ago the author was told that he should write a book. He has hesitated to enter the field of literature because of the decided conviction that the issuance of a new book is justified only under certain considerations. A new book should add something to the sum total of human knowledge; or, it should state old facts in a sufficiently new way by which they may be more readily grasped or retained; or, it should bring together data that would otherwise be inaccessible to those interested. The only justification the author claims for the appearance of this volume is the last consideration. There is no other History of the Churches of Christ in Oregon. Regardless of its literary merit it will have in its favor the fact that it is entering an entirely new field, and is doing a work for oncoming generations that no one else has hitherto at- tempted. When the work was begun it was with many misgivings. The time for its composition must be taken out of an already filled program. The source of material was meager and the possible avenues of research were get- ting scantier every year. It was undertaken in the hope that it might be a contribution to the cause of primitive Christianity, to the promulgation of Christian unity, and to the evangelization of the state of Oregon. CONTENTS PAGE INTRODUCTION(Elijah V. Stivere) - - - - - - - - - CHAPTER I FOUNDATIONBUILDERS - - - - - - - - - - - - Original Extent of the Territory- Early Inhabitants and Some Characteristics; The ~ndiahs' Quest of the White Man's Book of Heaven: Dr. John McLoughlin and the Hud- son's Bay Company; Jason Lee. First Missionary to Ore- gon ; Oregon Territory Saved to America ; Marcus Whitman ; Eulogy of Jason Lee. CHAPTER I1 PIONEER DAYS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - First Immigration to Oregon ; Prominent Pioneers ; Early Churches: A Tribute to the Pioneers by a Pioneer; A Eulogy of the Work of the Early Ministers by the Son of One of Them. CHAPTER I11 PIONEER PROGRESS- - - - - - - - - - - - - Pioneer Conveniences; A Background to the Picture by "Aunt Jane" Powell ; Sources of Information ; Notes From the Newspapers ; Missionary Journeys : Criticism ; Discipline. CWTER IV ORGANIZATION - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A Period of Doctrine and Discussion; The First State Meeting Annual Meetings. The First Evangelist. Organi- zation oi the State Work ; 'Efforts to Establish a' College ; The Annual Co-operation : Assuming Missionary Responsi- bilities : The Campground and Tabernacle at Turner ; Con- vention in Portland. CHAPTER V THE OREGONCHRISTIAN MISSIONARYCONVENTION - - - - History of the Name. Constitutions; Time and Place of the Conventions ; secrekaries ; The State Board ; Presidents. 6 CONTENTS 7 CHAPTER VI ITEMSOF INTEREST- , - - - - - - - - - - - 77 Early Efforts ; Canvass for Funds ; Policy of Work Defined : Discouraging Times : Organizing Churches ; Two Important Resolutions ; The Unworthy Preacher Problem ; Efforts to Secure Co-operation Among the Churches; Debt; Home for the Aged; The "Ark" ; Additional Ground at Turner: The Convention "Electrified" * A Convention for East Oregon ; Institute Feature ~doptehin Conventions ; Oregon's Contri- bution to the World War; The Emergency Drive; An Orthodox Resolution: A Venture In Tracts; Purchase a Multigraph ; Down Town Offlce ; Repairing the Tabernacle ; ' Abolishment of the Gate Fee; Laymen's Session: Loss of Trees; The $25.000 Goal; Diamond Anniversary. CHAPTER VII A List of Churches of Christ in Oregon According to the Year They First Appear on the Roll: Roster of Churches Alphabetically. CHAPTER VIII EDUCATIONALINTERESTS , - - - - - - - - - - - 140 Disciples Favorable to Education ; Early Thought of a Col- lege ; Pleasant Hill ; McMinnville ; Bethel : Monmouth ; Eu- gene Bible University With Historical Sketch; List of Eu- gene Bible University Alumni. Disci~les a Reading Peo~le: Christian Herald : Paciflc chriitiah Messenger r~heHarbinger : ~Giflc~hristian : he Christian Reporter : Apostolic Appeal : Church and School : Christian Journal ; World Evangel ; State Missions Bulletin. CHAPTER X WOMAN'S WORK - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 159 Origin of C. W. B. M.; Organizing in Oregon-Mission Work, Churches, Chinese Mission-Louie Hugh and Lee Tong; Days of Struggle ; Roster of Presidents ; Roster of Secretaries ; Summary of Membership and Offerings Year by Year. CHAPTER XI BIBLESCHOOLS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 166 First Bible Schools Crude: Not Represented in Early Con- ventions. Recognition of Their Importance ; First Conven- tion ~pdeal;First "Sunday School Day": Preachers Op- posed ; Oregon Bible School History Revolves Around Clara G. Esson. Rally Day Recommended: Five Little Girls and Their ~vbLittle Nickels ; Employment of a Field Worker ; The Hike From Tillamook. 8 CONTENTS CHAPTER XI1 CHRISTIANENDEAVOR _ - - - - - - - - - - - - First Historic Mention ; Early Enthusiasm . Revolved About Three Personalities-G. Evert Baker Mrs. '~aryD. Benton, Walter L. Myers; Endeavor Day; ~hnualBonfire: Summer Conference; Looking Forward; Secret of Strength and Weakness. CHAPTER XI11 IN LANDSBEYOND - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Early Interest in the "Beyond" Lukewarm: Local Efforts at Evangelizing Foreigners in Oregon-Chinese, Swedes. Armenians ; Roster of Missionaries From Oregon to Lands Beyond; Story of the Steamship Oregon. CHAPTER XIV CHRISTIANSTEWARDSHIP - - - - - - - - - - - - Lack of Early Stewardsh;~Teaching: Two Humorous Inci- dents ; A Defence of Early Christians ; Aggressive Teach- ing Begun; How I Became a Tither; God's Share; Active Efforts. CHAPTER XV THE PERMANENTFUND - - - - - - - - - - - - "We Need a Permanent Fund": The First Gift: The "Emergency Fund" : Growth Year by Year; Reasons for a Permanent Fund : Handling the Funds; Gifts Solicited: Statement of Assets. CHAPTER XVI IN THE LIFE OF A SECRETARY- - - - - - - - - - Personal in Character: Coming to Oregon; First Conven- tion Here; Election as Secretary; Previous Relations with Secretaries : Early Equipment for the Work ; Correspond- ence ; Bookkeeping ; Printing ; Committees ; Field Work ; Evangelism ; Organizinl Churches : Raising Debts : Settling Difficulties ; No Authority Over Churches ; Counselling With Churches : Special Occasions : Convention Propara- tions ; Unworthy Ministers ; Humorous Incidents : Beds I Have Slept In : Psychology ; Hotel Experiences ; A Serious Cold : Beautiful Trips in Oregon ; Flies : Asleep at the Wheel ; Potato Salad : A Lesson in Humility; Vacations in Coos County; Perquisites; Appreciations; A Mountain Top Experience. APPENDIX INTRODUCTION The history of the church, properly understood, is one of the most fascinating of all studies. Dealing as it does with God's leading and man's response to His divine call, it has a charm far above any secular history, and an in- spiration that only comes through a better knowledge of the progress of the kingdom of Christ on earth. It has recently been said by a certain writer that "the most useful books are books of history and biography." I do not know how near to the truth this is, nor do I know that it would be the conclusion of a large number of stu- dents and writers; but of this I am certain, that among the books which are contributing to the good of the world there are none that live longer, nor bless the world more abundantly, than books of carefully written history. The field of the early history of the church apparently has been well covered. It is just as apparent, however, that today when history is being made faster than ever \ before we are neglecting to record the progress of the church, and to preserve the names of those who, by their sacrifices, have laid a foundation for our present standing and future greatness. The history and traditions of the Disciples of Christ in Oregon afford us information of which we are justly proud. Yet the time has come when such history must bc preserved or it will pass forever from the knowledge of future generations. It is with this idea in mind that the author of this excellent work has given us a most careful and comprehensive history of the Disciples of Christ in Oregon. 9 10 INTRODUCTION Mr. C. F. Swander, the author, has been a resident of Oregon for a quarter of a century, and twenty years of that time have been given over to the office of State Mis- sionary Secretary which has made him the leader in the missionary work of the state. Because of these years of service and his constant contact with the churches there is no man in the state who knows the history of the Church of Christ better and who is more familiar with the work of the Restoration Movement, nor who is better qualified to write such a book, than is he. It is very important that the names of those who have had such an important part in the development of our work as a people should be preserved. We owe it to their memory, and we owe it to future generations, to have their inspiring services recorded. Neglect on the
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