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South Congregational Church history and catalogue, 1852–1865 · scan page 209
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MISCELLANEOUS. 199 ingin place of a Committee who had resigned,) until the 1st of June, the attendance at the main Church had been gradu- ally on the decrease, and it was seldom visited by strangers. The largest number present in the forenoon during that time, was 91, and m the afternoon, 179. The average attendance was SO in the morning and 130 in the afternoon. The smallest number in the forenoon was 45, and m the afternoon 92. The Sunday evening services in the Chapel were mostly supported by the constant presence of a few devoted broth- ers and sisters, wlio deemed it their duty to be in their seats. The smallest number present during the above mentioned period, from January to June, was 15; largest, 37 ; average, 23. Compared with these statistics, we have the satisfaction to state that since our new minister entered upon his labors, a great improvement has been visible in every particular. The attendance on Sabbath morning, June 1st,' (his tirst Sabbath,) was 146 in the forenoon, and 189 in the afternoon. These are the smallest numbers present on any Sabbath since he commenced his labors. On both parts of the day, the average increase is about 300 per cent. In many instances the Church has been filled, far beyond our highes^t expectations. The Sunday evening services from June 1st to the time when the meetings were transferred to the Church, show an increase of more than 200 per cent. The young people's prayer meeting has largely increased. The Sunday School, under the care of brother George S. Minor, still continues to be attractive, and is well attended. A Bible Class of about 25 persons gather regularly in the Pastor's study between the regular Sabbath services, under the direction of brother M'Xeill. Our Church and congregation have contributed largely to the rank and file of our army, and perhaps none have been more saved from the ravages of war; for, thus far, not one to our knowledge has fallen by death, although disease has laid several aside for a time. One great cause for congratulation to the Church is, that in our meetings for business, or -for any other purpose, of late, nothing foreign to a mild and Christian spirit has
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Silent Grounds Collective, Church Burial & Death Records, CH-P004-0209. South Congregational Church history and catalogue, 1852–1865, printed page not verified, PDF page 209. Hallock, Gerard, 1800-1866; digitized copy contributed by University of California Libraries https://archive.org/details/historyofsouthco00hall/page/n213/mode/1up Accessed September 8, 2026.
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