Christian Chronicle (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 27, Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 11, 1946 Page: 4 of 8
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DECEMBER 11, 1946
Progress Ahead
Box 273
Brawley, California
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Dear Brother Hicks: Enclosed find $.........
renewals or extensions as marked on this slip.
Lake City has an estl-
population of 175,00 of
113,943 are Mormons
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many congregations in the south
have to conduct two services
in thp morning to accommo-
date the crowds, I wonder if
they hear the cry “Com; over
into the west and help us”? We
would like for people to come
here with the determination to
make their nome and help us
In the work. We will be glad
to help you get located.
Write us for information about
the possibilities of getting Jobs
in any line. And to any service
man who desires to go to
school let us advise you about
the possibilities here. We pray
that you may find it In your
heart to come west and work
with the church. You will If you
have a burning desire to save
souls.
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battle .That Is
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churches
13 years.
263,669; Property value 14,258,-
691.
L. D. 8., 730 churches, 263,669
members over 13 years, $14,258.-
601 property .
Roman Catholic, 42 churches,
238,779 members over 13 years
old; 111,738,624 of property.
BY CLARENCE E. FRANKLIN
662 £. 13th So.
San Lake City, Utah
O November 22 "The Salt
Lake Tribune,* Utah’s largest
paper, carried the religious cen-
sus for the state. The church
of Jesus Christ of Latter Day
Saints found from their report
that 74 per cent of the people
in Utah were, members of the
L. D. 8. church. It had been
rumored that only 60 per cent
of the state population was
Mormon, but it seems to be un-
true.
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mated
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This makes 65.11 per cent of
the population Mormon. The
state as a whole has an esti-
mated population o f 630,00)
and 467.524 of that group is of
the Mormon faith.
When I read this
believe it was true,
week I investigated and found
from the 1936 religious report
that it was not far from being
right. In the 19j6 census I
found these facts:
All Denominations,
730; Members over
out the stats. It Just MUST be
done.”
John H. Banister, In Culbert-
son Heights Bulletin: "37,500.-
00 Is a very favorable figure
for such a fine building. —Cul-
berson Heights is glad to have
a part in this very worthy work
being done by Brother Byron
Fullerton and the University
Church.”
T. J. Ruble, Southwest, Okla-
homa City: “It Is Imperative
for the cause of Christ that the
church purchase this building.
Within three blocks of O. U.
where there are more than 10,-
000 students it should mean
much to the cause of our Lord."
W. S. Boyett, BE 19th and
Byars, Oklahoma City: "I have
seen this building and know it
Is an excellent buy. The loca-
tion near O. U. makes it of
great value to every congrega-
tion in the state."
Glendon Walker, 31st and
Blackwelder, Oklahoma City:
"This is a very beautiful build-
ing and will be a great wset to
the cause of Christ in Norman.
Rvaryone should rally in lUfl’
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The work here in the Im-
perial Valley is still plentiful,
but at times :c is slow. We have
had some misfortune, so far as
the church here Is concerned,
for we have lost about fifteen
members during the past few
months. But we have also had
some additions. There was one
to be restored about lour weeks
ago, and then last
there were three
and one baptism.
Brother Sherman Cannon was
with us In a very good meet-
ing that closed last Sunday. He
did a good joo in ms part of
the work. Brother Choice L.
Bryant led the singing except
on Sunday and this was done’
very effectively. Our regular
song leader, who Is Brother El-
mer Hoff did the singing for us
Sundays.
We have a radio program each
Sunday morning at eight thir-
ty. We have a question and an-
swer program. No, we do not
Frank and Ernest’’ pro-
gram. I ask the questions as
though I am really seeking the
information for myself, and
Brother Choice L. Bryant does
the answering.
We do not do this for a show,
nor do we have any prevarica-
tions tn the program, but the
questions are asked and an-
swered with fervor, and as a re-
sult we are beginning to have
more listeners, and also more
comments. We plan to put
these lessons in pamphlet form,
for we arc receiving too many
requests to mimeograph for4 all
who want them.
I shall be away from the
valley next summer, for it is
really warm here. I can arrange
for some meetings. Part of my
time Is taken, but not all. Pray
for us. •.
I how our
are running
and that
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mental favors going to them.
When one views this situation
you can see why the work of
the church is so slow in Utah.
In the state of Utah the
church is represented by three
congregations at Ogden, Provo
and Salt Lake City. The one at
Salt Lake City is the largest,
being the only self supporting
one. The greatest need of the
church In this section is strong
workers who are well ground-
ed In the faith who will come
and work without any fear of
the evil one.
Many fine Christians have
passed this way.” We nave only
been able to get a few of them
to stay with us. When the go-
ing gets hard most of them go
back south where they can en-
joy a large strong congregation.
As a result of this conduct it
has left many weak Christians
to be devoured by the wolves In
sheep’s clothing. Many of the
people have been converted out
of Mormonism have returned
because of lack of teachers and
leaders to help them carry their
burdens. *
One who comes west must
have the faith of Abraham, the
determination of Paut and the
patience of Job. It Is a long,
hard row to hoe ana we need
the encouragement and prayers
of every Christian. We hear
many times of those -eing on
the front lines of the battle. It
takes help from those behind to
continue the
what we are
h: re.
When
Christian schools
over with students
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Utah Still Boasts 74-Percent
Of Its Population Are Mormons
All others, 24 churches, 3,725
members over 13 yean
3269.500 of property,
one can se|e from these
ures the condition of things re-
ligiously in the state. Of. ail the
ones listed as separate religious
organizations, there were fif-
teen. You can see who has the
strongest forces in this section.
The Roman Catholic Church is
second, and they have been un-
able to have much weight
against the L. D. 8. The Mor-
mons have a system which
makes their group all united
Into one force while the de-
nominations are all divided.
Most of the church property,
especially the desirable, is own-
ed by the L. D. 8.
Work In State Needs
Strong Members
The work in this section
slow because It must be done
by personal work. To convert
a person it takes many hours
and continued personal work. If
one converts a Mormon It Is
made extremely hard for them
by the Mormon people. Many
have been boycotted and many
other similar methods are used.
Most of the good Jobs of the
state are given to Mormons.
Many of the big business con-
cerns employ only Mormonsa
or give nrefererce to them. This
makes a very unwholesome sit-
uation. All the politics of the
state are controlled by the
Mormons with most govern-
dents that take these courses
are not only taught the whole
truth of God's word, but they
recejve credit on their work
toward their degree. In addi-
tion to the hundreds of boys
which Brother Sweet taught in
Bible classes, hundreds of other
boys came under the influence
of his preaching and personal
evangelism.
The G. I. bill of rights has
more than doubled the enroll-
ment of the college. In addition have a
to the big increase. In single
boys, a large number of mar-
ried veterans, with their fam-
ilies, have moved Into the col-
lege area. Nearlv four hundred
students have signed their re-
gistration cards as members of
the church or as preferlng the
church of Christ. Also, more of
the college personnel, with their
’families have placed member-
conditions have brlught about
a very critical need for more
classrooms, since the building
was not constructed with this
need In mind. Money Is being
set aside each month for build-
ing purposes, but since a large
percent of the congregation Is
made up of students, the in-
come of the church Is limited.
At present two rooms in the
preacher’s home are being used
as classrooms on Sunday morn-
ings.
Brother Fowler will contlue
the teaching work of the Bible
Chair.” These are Bible
courses and the teacher will be
perfectly free to teach the
whole truth. Brother Fowker
is a graduate of Abilene Chris-
tian College and has his Mas-
ter’s degree from Southern
Methodist University. The
churches which Brother Fowler
has served recommend him as
"sound in the faith, Christian
In life"; he Is ready to do all he
can to lead, guide, and train
young men In the way of Chris-
tian living. If you have a boy
in the college feel free to write
to brother Fowler about him;
your Jaters will not go unheed-
ed. The entire resident mem-
bership solicits your Interest
and prayers and 1 pledges itself
to do all it can to serve the
boys that come this way. Ad-
dress all correspondence to
box 98, College Station, Texas.
If you have a boy In school
and wish to visit him, let us
know, and we will provide a
room (in case you wish to stay
overnight). This brief article
does not give a complete and
detailed account of the work in
College Station, but it will
give the reader a general idea
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