The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-02-17

CHANGE OF PAsToRs.-In August
Of last year, Rev. II. J. Shaffner was APP
pointed pastor of the M. E. church, in
Cheyenne. 1t was well known that he
would do excellent service if the altl-
tude did not increase his asthmatic
troubles. After six months of most
successful labor, wrought out in much
physical weakness and suffering, it has
become apparent to all that Mr.. Shaft
ner cannot remain longer in this eli
mate. On Thursday, the 10th of Feb,
the official board met at the parsonage
and reluctantly granted their pastor a
vacation until the next annual confer
ence. Mr.. Shaffner will go at once to
the Pacific coast.
This necessary absence of the pastor
is already provided for by securing the
services of an able and efficient minister
of the gospel, who will arrive and take
charge of the church on or before the
LIST of April. For the month of March
the pulpit will be supplid regularly by
ministers of the Colorado conference.
OSCAR L. FISHER,
Presiding Elder.
AT the above mentioned meeting of
the official board of the M. E.church, of
this place, the following preamble and
resolutions were unanimously adopted,
and the same heartily endorsed by the
public congregation at a meeting in the
church, Feb. 18th, 1881.
WHEREAS, In the providence of God
our beloved pastor, Rev. H. j. Shaffner,
has became too feeble from the effects
Of asthma, to labor with us as in the
past, and fearing that a longer stay in
this climate would entirely unfit him
for future usefulness, therefore, we
have granted a leave of absence until
the next annual conference, and fur
Their,
RESOLVED, That in parting with our
pastor, we are losing a faithful shep-
herd, a wise councillor, a beloved
FRIEND an honest man, the fruit. OF whose
labors will add many stars to his crown
of rejoicing, and that, while we bid him
God speed on his journey, we shall
most earnestly pray for his thorough
recovery so as to return to us another
year.
May the one shepherd of us all verify
the promise to him; "Go, 1 am with
you always. even unto the end of the
world" Andlthat to his family, to
whom we have become so warmly at
tached, we, with deep regret to extend
the parting hand trusting that His grace
shall be sufficient for them wherever
they may go; and that, however much
we regret the necessity for his leaving
us, we most heartily commend him to
any people whom he may favor with his
presence and teaching, and beg them to
receive him and her as sent of Him
that doeth all things well.n
By order of the official board of the
M. E. church.
Cheyenne, Wyo., Feb. 10th, 1881.
The ladies Of the NJ. E. church will
hold a social tonight at the parsonage,
As 1t will be The last the pastor will
have the pleasure Of attending, all his
friends are cordially invited to be pres
ent. Supper to commence at 6 O'Clock.
The proceeds are for the benefit of Mr..
Shaffner.
The meetings at tho Presbyterian
church continue to be very interesting.
Rev. ]. L. Taylor, Of Greeley, preached
last evening from the words, "And not
a hoof shall BIO left behind" The SER
mon was an excellent one, and very eff
f~ective. Three persons rose for prayers.
The PASTORAL committee are request
ed to be at the Presbyterian parsonage
at 4 o'clock this afternoon.
Rock and Rye, at Addoms u Glover's.
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