Otterbein University Digital Commons @ Otterbein Newsletters of Various Evangelical United Brethren Church Congregations Archives & Special Collections 2-1952 The High Street Witness: February 1952 Otterbein University Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.otterbein.edu/upton Part of the Christian Denominations and Sects Commons, and the History of Religion Commons Recommended Citation Otterbein University, "The High Street Witness: February 1952" (1952). Newsletters of Various Evangelical United Brethren Church Congregations. Vol. 1, Iss. 3. https://digitalcommons.otterbein.edu/upton/48 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Archives & Special Collections at Digital Commons @ Otterbein. It has been accepted for inclusion in Newsletters of Various Evangelical United Brethren Church Congregations by an authorized administrator of Digital Commons @ Otterbein. For more information, please contact [email protected]. The High Street Witness HIGH STREET EVANGELICAL UNITED BRETHREN CHURCH VOLUME I FEBRUARY. 1952 NUMBER 3 Pastor’s Message Christian Stewardship The past month has been exceedingly On Sunday morning February 3rd the profitable in many ways,, and there have Pastor asked every wage earner in the been some outstanding occasions such as congregation to write on a slip of paper our Father and Son Banquet, and our the amount they earned each week with­ Young People’s Day on the last Sunday out placing their name on that pape,rj? of January. Attendance in church during These slips of paper were then collected the month of January averaged 264, and and were tabulated by the Financial attendance at Sunday school was exactly Secretary in order to find some basis for the same although the two services never estimating the average tithe of our con­ had the same attendance on any one day. gregation. The following results were Our evening service averaged 115 for the obtained from this poll. month of January although we were not Total slips received—132. Slips with holding services during the City-wide no report—24. Percentage reporting 82%. Revival meeting. Our prayer meeting is Total wages reported—$6273.25 repre­ quite well attended since the Revival meet­ senting 108 persons. Total persons report­ ing, and God is blessing in a wonderful ing $5.00 per week income or less—14, way. We feel the prayer meeting is one with a total weekly income of $26.50. of the important meetings of the church, Total number with a weekly income of and those who participate are being great­ over $5.00—94. Income of this group—• ly blessed. A total of 25 persons who REV. B. F. RICHER. SR. $6246.75. Average weekly income for the made decisions for Christ in the city-wide Revival Meetings entire group—$58.08. Average weekly meeting gave High Street church as their income for those earning over $5.0/) per home or preference, and these persons week—$67.47. These figures are most are becoming active in our Sunday School Our High Street Revival Campaign will get under way on March 16th on Sunday enlightening and tell us a story we have and Church. It is a great blessing to long wondered about. It seems evident have these new Christians to enthusiastic­ morning when the Rev. B. F. Richer, Sr., father of our Sunday School Superintend­ from the figures given that the tithe of ally enlist themselves in God’s service. those present on that Sunday morning Subscriptions to “The High Street Wit­ ent, will be with us for the morning serv­ ice. Meetings will be held each evening was $627.32. This is about $200.00 above ness” are coming in at a wonderful rate. the total offering for that day which also Over 40 new subscribers are added to the at 7’30 P. M. except Saturday night, and will conclude on Friday night March 28th. included our Sunday School attendance as roll this month, and new cards with a well as our evening service. There are dollar attached are arriving at the par­ It is a pleasure to welcome Brother Rich­ er as our Evangelist, and we know that about 280 families represented in our sonage almost every day. Tell your congregation, and if the 94 persons who friends about the paper and be sure to he will have the prayers and support of all of our people as he seeks to lead us reported an income of over $5.00 per subscribe for some loved one if you pos­ week are any basis for judgment, then to sibly can. We would like for our roll of higher ground. , ^ . the total tithe of our congregation as subscribers to increase each month as we The Church Council has asked that every organization and group within the represented by its membership alone send the paper out. Our 2nd class permit would be well over $1800.00 per week. has been applied for, and we should hear church co-operate in the meeting by at­ tending in a body if possible, and by Many friends . also contribute to our from it within a few weeks or months. church, and some of them very generous­ Three new members were received on avoiding all conflicts that can be avoided in relation to the regular monthly meet­ ly. It seems very clear that while our Sunday, February 10th. They were Mr. budget runs high it is by no means be­ and Mrs. Lewis Johnson and daughter ings. We trust that every group m the church will co-operate fully, and we yond the reach of our congregation as Vera, who came to us from the Methodist such. church. Two transfers were also granted believe that God will bless if we give our during the month to Mr. and Mrs. C. M. undivided attention to the Revival meet- We believe that these figures represent as nearly as we are able to determine Morgret who are uniting with the Allen­ ing. town Methodist church. The next oppor­ Sunday afternoon March 9th is to be the true picture of our Church income. It tunity for being received into membership designated as an afternoon of prayer, as presents to us a challenge which we can­ will be on Palm Sunday, April 6th, and will be Sunday afternoon March 16th. not ignore but which we must face clear­ any who would like to unite with the We are asking that every person look to ly. God blesses a Church that will church should see the Pastor as soon as God daily in asking His blessing upon the practise tithing, and our church can know possible. Our church has but one re­ meetings before the days of prayer arrive. the blessing of God if its membership will quirement for membership, and that is Every Christian is encouraged to use a faithfully bring their tithe each week. Our that the individual know and love the prayer list in remembering those who budget as now set up includes all expenses Lord Jesus Christ. need God’s blessing and help. of the church, and totals $450.p0 per week. The Church Trustees have investigated The song leading and instrument work Our potential giving is well over four and approved a new public address system will be in charge of our own local leaders, times this amount, which indicates how which will soon be installed in both our and Mr. Gregory, Mr. Thompson and fast we could move as a congregation if church buildings. A new bell amplifier others will be leading us in the music. A every member were a tither. We could has been ordered with a record player, committee has been appointed to provide give many times more for missionary and new speakers will be installed in our special music for each service, and all causes than we are now giving, as well Sanctuary and in our Sunday School who would like to participate in this way as eliminating our church building debt (Continued on Page 2) (Continued on Page 2) (Continued on page 2) Page 2 THE HIGH STREET WITNESS February, 1952 REVIVAL MEETINGS of Churches as they have appeared in CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP (Continued from Page 1) the news-paper from time to time, partic­ (Continued from Page 1) ularly as the vice and other conditions in should see Mrs. Roberta Morris. with its heavy interest in a short period Lima have been pointed out through their of time. Pray for our Revival meeting every day efforts. High Street church is a member It is our earnest prayer that every and expect great things from God. The of the Allen County Council of Churches, Christian in High Street church will have following sermon subjects are those which and we rejoice in this effort to help make an open mind and heart toward the sub­ Evangelist Richer expects to use in our Lima a cleaner city in which to live. Your ject of tithing. If God is allowed to church: Pastor is chairman of the Evangelism speak to hearts He does His own persuad­ Sunday evening—“The Great Decision.” Committee of that Council, and the Church ing without any help from man. Pray participates in the work of the Council in Monday evening: “The Universal Need earnestly in every case about your of a Savior.” every practical way. When you pray for your church remember to pray for the responsibility to God, and make your Tuesday evening: “Influence and Its decision in light of divine revelation to Allen County Council of Churches and the Power.” you. You can judge the future of High work they are doing. Wednesday evening: “What Is A Street Church by the proportion of its Christian?” One of the new groups in the church members who are willing to follow God which seems to be prospering greatly is in Christian stewardship.