The record-union., 1891-09-22
THE new PASTOR WELCOMED.
Rev. J. H. Reider rendered Re-
ception by His Flock.
Calvary Baptist Church's New shep-
herd Makes Good Impression
Remarks by Clergymen.

Rev. j. III. Reider, the new pastor of
Calvary Baptist Church, was rendered a
formal reception last evening at the
church by the members of the congreea-
ton and the various ministers of the
city.
The chandeliers and pulpit had been
neatly decorated with flowers and ferns
by the ladies and the place looked quite
cheerful. The church was well filled,
and most interesting programme was
carried out, u. o. Hayford having it in
charge.
The welcome opened with the hymn
All Hail." in which all present partici-
pated. This was followed by q prayer by
Rev. j. b. Silcox.
Deacon ". r. Strong, on behalf of CAL
vary Baptist Church. delivered a speech
OF welcome. eadmonished the pastor not
TO be timid or lenient, but to start right in
with his work as though he had known
them all his life. He felt sure that the
congregation would render him all the
assistance possible.
California for Jesus" was sung by the
choir, and then Rev. Ward Willis, in a
few appropriate remarks. extended
most kind and hearty welcome to the
Union.
Rev. Fl. 3. Hutchinson of the Emanuel
Baptist Church followed DR.. Willis and
was equally hopeful for the success of the
new shepherd.
Rev. Mr.. Jordan of Dixon spoke next,
ana then Mr.. Barnes sang with pleasing
effect, no Treads the Path of Duty
Rev. j. b. Silcox of the Congregational
Church was called upon next, and while
welcoming the new pastor heartily, took
occasion also TO give him some points"
on what he would have to contend with
in Sacramento. Dr.. S5ilcox was followed by
Rev. Mr.. Tindall of the Fourteenth-street
Presbyterian Church, Rev. r. III. stew
enson OF the Westminster Presbyterian
Church, Rev. Mr.. Boveo OF the United
Brethren, Rev. G. p. Massey, and John
l.. Speares, Secretary ofthe Young Mems
Christian Association.
Miss Alice Andrews rendered charm
ing vocal solo, entitled, Loves Old Sweet
Song" and then Rev. Mr.. Reider was in
| troduced.
He was received with burst of hearty
applause.
The new pastor said he was almost
overcome by the genuineness of the well
come which had been extended TO him.
He felt like the old colored preacher who
went to prominent Chicago divine for
financial assistance in building a church
in North Carolina. He was given the
entire collection receipts, and the old
man lost his breath when he saw that
they amounted to 1856. Dropping upon
his knees he began to pray. His prayer
was, "Oh, Lord, come down heah am
help me to behave myself" DR.. Reider
said he felt just as that colored preacher
did, and was tempted to offer the same
prayer. He thanked the congregation
for their well wishes, and the pastors for
their advice. He said he knew that the
success of preacher depended upon the
harmony of action between him and his
flock. He told the pastors present that
he was Gberal-minded, and would always
be ready and willing to assist them in
any Christian work they would suggest
He realized that Sacramento was grand
field for Christian work, and was glad he
had come here.
The programme concluded with a
hymn by the congregation, and then all
adjourned to the meeting-room adjoining
the church, where a bounteous lunch had
been prepared by the ladies Of the church.