 A major component in Hudson's bible classes, was a plan for the young men and women to pray (at noon) every day for the “salvation” of non-members.Early classes were formed around a strong organization, an enthusiastic social life, and a spiritual focus.The adult class movement flourished for 30 years and then was absorbed into the various Protestant denominations, so that most American communities (at least in the eastern United States) had a Baraca or Philathea Union.