Contributions to the Historical Society of Montana . ngwhen the church was without a pastor. The social workcarried on through the church accomplished much for themoral and religious good of the entire community which wascomposed of a few families and scores, sometimes hundredsof homeless men. At first thought it might be supposed that the Board ofChurch Erection and Home Missions had unwisely expendedmoney in this camp, but when it is known that during itshistory of about 25 years, and the most stirring days of thefirst ten years, that 98 were enrolled on the books, of whom58 were received on
Contributions to the Historical Society of Montana . ngwhen the church was without a pastor. The social workcarried on through the church accomplished much for themoral and religious good of the entire community which wascomposed of a few families and scores, sometimes hundredsof homeless men. At first thought it might be supposed that the Board ofChurch Erection and Home Missions had unwisely expendedmoney in this camp, but when it is known that during itshistory of about 25 years, and the most stirring days of thefirst ten years, that 98 were enrolled on the books, of whom58 were received on profession of faith; that the Christianfaith was most earnestly preached and lived by its membersbefore hundreds of the people; that from this church werescattered over the state these 98 Christians to help supportother churches; among these have been those who havefilled the offices of the Sabbath-school superintendent, elder,deacon, and steward, in different churches, it would be im-possible to measure the ever-widening influences for good. 1. THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF MILES Edward M. Calvin. 5. Mns. Helen Strevell-Miles. Elder Jason W. StrevelL* *Deceased Feb. 27, 1903. Mrs. J. W. Strevell.** **Deceased July 11, 1902. Elder George M. Miles. ***Deceased July 11, 1SS7. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH HISTORY. 401 accomplislied in that eliiirch whose doors are now closed andwhose bell is now silent. Through these earnest Christians,who were scattered like the sorrowful church of Jerusalem,it was that a greater work might be done through all Mon-t:ana, in that early clay, when to stand as a Christian amongthe multitudes of godless fortune seekers was as a beaconlight in the midst of turbulent breakers. If there is re-joicing in heaven over one sinner that is saved, what mustbe the measure of joy over 58 added unto the Lord in thebrief history of the church? THE EVOLUTION OF A PIONEER CHURCH—MILES CITY. The first part of this sketch of the Miles City PresbyterianCh
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