This Week in Texas Methodist History February 2
Ruth Ragsdale Defines "Christian," Wins $50 February 2, 1930
Dallas First Methodist Church had a great idea for increasing attendance at its Sunday evening services. They offered a $50 prize for the person submitting the best definition of “Christian.” The contest required that the submissions be dropped in the collection plate at a Sunday evening service.
$50 in 1930 was a significant sum, and you may be sure that there was no lack of entries. The winner was Ruth Ragsdale, a woman in her mid-thirties. The prize was awarded by the pastor, the Rev. Carl Gregory at the 7:30 p.m. service on February 2, 1930.
I am sure you are wondering what the winning definition was. It was as follows:
A Christian is an avowed follower of Christ who endeavors to make his life comform as nearly as possible to the teachings of Jesus.
Ruth Ragsdale Defines "Christian," Wins $50 February 2, 1930
Dallas First Methodist Church had a great idea for increasing attendance at its Sunday evening services. They offered a $50 prize for the person submitting the best definition of “Christian.” The contest required that the submissions be dropped in the collection plate at a Sunday evening service.
$50 in 1930 was a significant sum, and you may be sure that there was no lack of entries. The winner was Ruth Ragsdale, a woman in her mid-thirties. The prize was awarded by the pastor, the Rev. Carl Gregory at the 7:30 p.m. service on February 2, 1930.
I am sure you are wondering what the winning definition was. It was as follows:
A Christian is an avowed follower of Christ who endeavors to make his life comform as nearly as possible to the teachings of Jesus.
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