The Week of Prayer in Washington, D. C.
By A. G. DANIELLS
THE week of prayer that has just closed has been an occasion of great blessing and encouragement to the churches in Washington, D. C. The general plans recommended to be followed by the churches everywhere were conscientiously observed by those chosen to conduct the meetings in the Washington churches. The Takoma Park church held its meetings in the town hall. The attendance was good, and a deep, substantial interest was manifested in the readings. The annual offering was a cheerful one from this church, and amounted to $574. As the membership is only about seventy, and is composed largely of young people and students of very little means, this gift is a practical expression of their love for this cause. The Eighth and U Street churches united, and held their meetings in the hall used by the latter. These services were conducted by Elder Sheafe and Brother Shaffer. They were visited and assisted by different brethren during the week. The members of these churches are zealous workers in the cause, and are continually adding to their numbers. All were led to renewed consecration to this glorious cause. Their annual offering amounted to $63.24. The M Street church had a splendid week. A strong revival spirit was manifested from the first. Souls were aroused. A new devotion and consecration filled their hearts. When the meeting closed on the last Sabbath, every person present had, so far as it could be ascertained, surrendered to God, and found a new and blessed experience. “They first gave their own selves,” and then the offering to missions was made, amounting to $387. This was a great week for the M Street church, and we praise God for the occasion. Already good reports are beginning to come in, telling that the week of prayer opened encouragingly in many places. We look for many favorable reports.