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346 SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION
WORK IN THE MOUNTAINS
Much of the work in the mountain areas is being carried on in connection
with the rural mission program. For the present, however, we are supporting
three workers, giving their time to these rural churches and mountain areas.
Rev. Percy Ray, who has been in this work for more than ten years, has
helped to build twenty-seven church buildings, is now constructing nine others
and during this period of his ministry has won about 8,000 to the Lord.
SUMMARY OF WORK IN THE MOUNTAINS
Number of workers . , 3
Number of Prayer Meetings held , . 23
Number of Sermons and Addresses , 901
Mission Classes taught 67
Revival Meetings conducted 28
Number of Conversions 980
Number of Baptisms 119
Number Received by letter 7
Religious Visits made 1,126
Personal Work, number of persons 850
Bibles Distributed 23
Tracts Distributed 82
REPORT OF SUMMER MISSION PROGRAM
During the past summer the Home Mission Board employed 206 students
to work during the months of June, July and August.
to work with one of our regular missionaries.
Each student is assigned
Every precaution is taken in the selection and assignment of these workers.
Each fills out an application for appointment and must be recommended by at
least three well known Baptists who give detailed information concerning his
aptitudes and abilities. These workers then meet by groups at the beginning of
the summer to receive instructions for work.
The record of these workers is truly outstanding. Though they were working
in the most difficult fields in the South, they averaged one conversion per
student per week during the time of their service.
By using these students the Home Mission Board is helping to secure recruits
for mission service and to assist these young people to find their interests
and abilities.
SUMMARY OF SUMMER MISSION PROGRAM
Number of Student workers 206 •
Days of labor 14 976
Sermons and addresses 3*514
Professions of Faith '*" 2335
Dedications for Special Service ..'.. '265
Re-dedications 1 016
Personal Conferences 3598
. Homes Visited vo'cuto
Vacation Schools • 1144
Children Taught 55330
Bibles and Testaments Distributed FMfiq
Tracts Distributed 41 781
WORK IN THE INDUSTRIAL AND HOUSING CENTERS
The Home Mission Board has been cooperating with some of the State Mis
sion Boards in supporting our mission work in some of the Army Camus and in
some of the Housing Centers.
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reported 981 religious