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Part IV. Older and Newer Congregations, Wider Mission, Gospel Application in Changing Times

15. Development of Church Life in the Older Congregations    213

Conestoga, Millwood, and Maple Grove Churches of Eastern Pennsylvania    213

The Providence Church    217

Churches in Central and Western Pennsylvania    217

In Mahoning and Columbiana Counties    218

The Oak Grove, Pleasant Hill, and Smithville Congregations    219

The Bethel Congregation at Wadsworth    221

The Beech Church    221

The Kidron Congregation    222

The Crown Hill Congregation    223

Martins, Pleasant View, and Salem    224

The Orrville Church    226

In Holmes County    226

Holmes County Ministers' Meetings    229

In Southwestern Ohio    231

The Churches in Allen County    235

Growth of the Churches in Fulton County   239

16. The Growth of Newer Congregations   242

Mission to the Choctaw Indians in Mississippi    248

Urban Fellowships   249

17. One Faith - Many Works       253

Women's Sewing Circle and Missionary Work    253

Revival and Evangelistic Meetings    255

The Canton Bible School    256

Camp Ebenezer    256

Camp Luz   257

Mutual Aid Organizations and Insurance   257

World War II and New Fields of Service   259

Disaster Service   262

Interest in Mental Health   262

Youth Programs   263

Central Christian High School   265

18. A Conference in Transition    267

Change in Ministers' Role    268

A Conference Periodical Informs and Promotes    268

The Annual Conference: A Forum and Fellowship    269

The Christian Workers' Conference: Stimulator and Guide    270

A Widening Sense of Mission 270 Toward More Congregational Responsibility   272