Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-05-02
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THE susQUnHANNA SYNOD OF
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The susquehanna Synod of the Evangelical Lu.
theran Church of Pennsylvania assembled In the
Lutheran Church, at sunbury, under the efficient
ministry Of Rev. Hemperly, on Thursday evening
April 23d.
The Synodical sermon was preached by tho Pre-.
sident, Rev. j. Evans of Lewisburg from Luke s 9
II is hardly necessary for to state TO your read
ers that this sermon was decidedly fine. 1t spark.
led with brilliant Agurcs, grand home thrusts true
and original exposition of the nature and extent ei
christian duty and life. It was sermon of much
practical Importance, not only TO the ministry, but
to every member of the church. It WIS listened to
by large and attentive audience.
FIRST BUSINESS SESSION.
On Friday morning Synod was called to order by
the President. hymn was sung, when all present
bowed before throne of grace In solemn prayer,
led by the presiding officer.
After this the roll called and absentees noted.
Lay delegates were then received, and all those
congregations that did not present their dsmissalS
from East Pennsylvania Synod, at the last meeting
Of this Synod, requested to do 30. This being
attended to they proceeded to
THE ELECTION or OFFICERS.
President-Rev. e. A. Sharrets of Hughesville,
Of Turbutvle, Northumberland county Treasurer,
J. II. Engle, Esq, of sunbury, Northd county
ADVISORY MEMBERS.
There was quite a number of visiting brethren
present. who were received as advisory members
Revs. Zieger, Willard, Officer, Sprecher, Wampole,
of tho Lutheran church, and Rev. Haas, Of the
German Reformed. There we're others whose names
we do not recollect
RESOLUTIONS.
The following resolutions after q full and free
discussion, were passed. This action may be re-
garded preparatory to the adoption of ccnsttu-
ton. It will be perceived that they have conside.
rable merit and importance. They are step in
the advance, assuming more Of a radical position,
and wipe out of the State usages of the church.
The Synod, we think, Is entitled TO the thanks Of
the laity for the confidence reposed in them. The
resolutions are as follows, from memory:
Resoirsd That we regard ordination as the only
scriptural mode Of inducing candidates into the
ministerial office.
Resoiped, That this Synod recognizes the right Of
lay delegates to Synod to participate in the bust.
ness Of the ministerium.
There was but little objection to the passage of
disappeared under the power of argument advanced
in iB favor
CONSTITUTION.
One Of tho principal items of business was the
presentation by the committee and the adoption OF
a constitution. There is proper adherence of the
Susquchanna Synod, in her constitution, to the sem
timent ana principles in general of the good old
mother Synod, East Pennsylvania The foregoing
resolutions of course, caused some change, and the
plan and practice introduced by the new Synod for
or3; Coz in odv nft thn .herE
The chairman of the committee on constitution did
good service. Receive our thanks.
poCrRISAL BASIS.
This ELECTED q warm discussion. The discussion,
however, was conducted in the most fraternal and
christian manner, all desiring to arrive at proper
and Biblical conclusion. After a full interchange
of sentiment and feeling the following was received
and is presented the grand fundamental principle
of this Synod:
"Ths SYNOD receives and believes the scripture of
the Old and New Testament to be the inspired word
Of God and the only perfect rule Of faith and prao-
tice, and receives and believes the Augsburg Con-
fesSion to be summary OF the fundamental doc
trines of the word Of God" !"
This, you perceive, ia short but to the point, and
is considered sufficiently strong and comprehensive
and In full compliance with the demands Of the
General Syncd.
nokE MISSIONS.
| Rev. II. oficer, general Superintendent Of Home
Missions, made interesting statement Of the ope'
rations Of the Society This efficient officer has re.
signed his position agent, but it will not take
effect until after the meeting of the General Synod
His advice request was, that this Synod cooperate
with the Missionary Society Of the General Synod in
the great work Of extending the gospel. The Sy-
nod passed resolution favoring he idea of co.ope
ration, and to give some tangible proof of their sin
cerity resolved to elect Rev. Hemperly pastor toe
life member of the Missionary Society by the con
tribution of twenty. five dollars. In Eve minutes
time this was accomplished.
| MTssIos YIELDS WITHIN THE pouSDs OF THE SYNOD
There are several important missionary fields nov
| under the care Of this Synod.
Block House, now served by Rev. Nef
Montoursville, served by Rev. Griffith,
There is also field lying in and around Williams
port, served by Rev Hillpot, and Cattawissa, unde
tue active psstosal labor of Rev. D. Beckner.
! DELEGATES TO GENERAL SYNOD.
Clerical. Lay.
Rev. j. Evans, P. r. Wagenseller, NJ. D
E. A. sharrets John Haas, Esq.
" Geo. Parsons, - Stoever, Esq.
Tho Rev p. Born was selected as q delegate, bu
for considered good he was excused and Rev
Parsons elected in his place.
DIRECTORS TO GETTYSBURG.
Clertcat.--Revs. E. Wolf, Hemperly, and Horne
lay. G. L. Shindel and Or. Hill
| RECOMMENDATIONS AS DIRECTORS TO THEo. pEP'r
sRLIssGRovR.
Ckerieai.-Rev. Hemperly and Rev, Lentz.
Lay.-J. II. Enge, sunbury, and J. Angstadt
Milton.
COMMITTEES.
| Ronl6 MIssions-Reys. Parsons NJ. L. Shindel
and Rice.
Education Com.--Revs. Evans, Wolf and Keller
SPEAKERS PoR NEXT MEETING OF SYNOD.
Edncation.-Rev. Bilheimer. Alternate, Rev
Adams.
Mission.-Rev. G. NJ. Rhodes. Alternate, ReY
EicholtE.
Ordination. Rev. Horne. Alternate, Re,
Hemperly.
DELEGATES TO SISTER SYNOD
Rev. P Born, to East Pennsylvania
A. W. LentI, to Synod of Central Penn,
Keller, to Synod of West Pennsylvania
ORDINATION.
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