Washington, D. C., Memorial Church
The debt of this church (October 14) now stands at nine hundred and fifty dollars. We had greatly hoped that this whole matter could be settled forever by Nov. 1, 1903, just one year from the date of purchase, but at the present rate of donations, the debt will not be paid until Jan. 1, 1904. A brother over eighty-four years of age is anxious to be one of ninety-six men to give ten dollars each. He has sent in that amount with his offer. A good sister in New York sends fifty dollars to help close up the account. Every step of this work of establishing this church and this whole move to Washington have been a work of faith, and we confidently believe, even in this closing hour, that our good brethren will rally as one man to finish this work in preparation for the greater work of establishing our institutions as the Lord has declared they should be established. You are requested not to leave this for some friend. If you do this, our closing appeal is vain. May God, who has so wonderfully led his people in this move, reward every one who has given to this enterprise. Send all money either by post-office money order, express, bank draft, or telegraph to J. S. Washburn, 1728 Fourteenth St., N. W., Washington, D. C.