Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-09-28
THURSDAY MORNING.

A'Jourhea I'LL o'clock next morning.
THURSDAY MORNING.
Prayer and conference meeting from 9
till III o'clock, led by Rev S. G. Abbott of
Iownshend. Business resumed. PRAYER
by Bro David Palmer. Singing. Read
ing the minutes.
The committee on resolutions presented
the following, some of which elected
spirited discussion, and then were all ad-
opted unanimously:
ReS0lCed, That while the various benevolent
objects Of the denomination are worthy of our
earnest support. still the Vermont Baptist Con-
Ventlon should receive by far greater contribu-
tiens.
WHEREAS, In view Of the urgent spiritual des-
titution OF portion of this Association
ReSO5yea. That systematic plan he adon+od
for holding special series of the meetings with
the more destitute cAGrches, to promote reyivals
OF religion, and that two or more churches with
their pastors and lay brethern cooperate in these
efforts,
1t IS also recommended that committee of
three be appointed to correspond with any church
with reference to any arrangements for such
meetings.
The committee chosen under this resolution
were Brn. A. W. Goodnow, NJ Carpenter and s.
G.. Abbott.
HeS0Ered, That, for the purpose of econ amy and
in our benevolent operations, AN asso-
citation agent be appointed to raise money for any
Or all Of the benevolent objects which come before
the churches
Under this resolution, the following appoint.
nents were made: To raise money for minis
erlal education, G. P. Frenyear, Jamica; for
Foreign Missions, M. Carpenter, South Wind
nam; for State Convention, A. W. Goodnow.
for Home Missions, L. j M atteson,
and for Bible and Publication Soci-
'ty, s. s. White, Wiljamsvllle.
ReSOIted, That we extend to our aged fathers in
he ministry, Brn. Samuel Fish and Horace
Fletcher, now laid aside from their loved work by
sickness and infirmities, our unfeigned christi an
with the prayer that their last DAYS
nay be full of peace and JOY in the Holy Ghost
HeS0Eeed, That as churches desiring able and
Efficient ministers it is duty to support those
Wishing to study for the ministry by our prayers
md by pecunisry aid when needed. I
ReSotred, That committee of three be appoint .
a to mature and recommend a system for the J
'le'tion of money for benevolent purposes adj {
pted to the churches of this Association and re-
VA
The committee so appointed were Hon. O
Stoddsrd and Revs. L. J. Matteson and 7
J. 2. Frenyear
The last resolution was offered bv Rev 6
!. G. Abbott. =
Voted, That each of the churches of O
lover and Dummerston be requested to \
repare history of itself and present it n
our next annual meeting. n
Singing. Prayer by Rev. j. R. Has t,
ins. Sermon by Rev. s. G.. Abbott. P
ext, 2 Cor. I, 90 For all the promises S
God in him are yea, and in him Amen, p
INTO the glory of God by u.s." Singing.
Voted, That we extend to the choir for or
leir very valuable services, and to the b,
lurch and people of Brookline, for their be
enerous hospitality cur warmest thanks. A
After remarks and prayer by the mod. co
ator, adjourned to meet with the church til
South Windham on the third Wednes. al
~ in September, 1872. We
M. Carpenter, Moderator; C. P. Fren. ga
ar, Clerk.
The report on obituaries not having ua
en- called for, during the session of the no
'sociation, it was passed to the clerk by Sc,
airman of committee, and is as follows: an
e mourn the loss of those who have been th
lied from our midst by death, during fol
g past year, and yet we rejoice that 10
r loss is their gain. They have gone 80
receive their reward. And may God Oh
sanctify the bereavement to US, as an FL