The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-05-27
Somerset County Conference.

The Somerset County Conference of the
Lutheran church convened in the pleasant
and hospitable village OF Iavansville on May
18th to 2lst, Rev. F. Manges, pastor. The
opening sermon was preached by the secre-
,ary, Rev. W. H. settlemyer, of lockwood.
who presented an historical outline OF the
Sunday schools from the days CT the Apos-
ties to the present, and indicated from histo-
~ that the success of permanent church
work depended on the education of the
young The attendance was good until the
thunder showers of Wednesday, but all were
very thankful for the refreshing rain.
The subjects under discussion at confer
ence were topics of interest, and manifested
progressive spirit.
The first topic had reference to enlarging
the powers Of conference to enable it to ac-
complish more effective work in organizing
and supplying new fields, and putting exist
ing pastorates into better working condition
wherever practicable.
The Young Peoples Society Of Christian
Endeavor and church discipline received
fair share Of attention Both subjects have
in view the true development OF the church
Interesting and well prepared sermons were
delivered by Revs. V. A. Hankey, NJ. l.
Young and l. P Hawkins.
The following resolutions were heartily
endorsed by conference, which also have
bearing on public interest
lnasmueh as II has become clearly evident
that the restricting Of psstorates in Somerset
county Is 3 necessity for the best Interests OF
cur church and the welfare Of all concerned
therefore
Res0ir>f, That we renew our former rec
concentrations and especially urge the for
nation of new pastOrste TO be made up of
the following congregations Shanksvilie,
Glade and ROxbury, and 10 be known as the
Shanksville Psstorate, the pastor to supply
temporarily the Shade congregation.
Resolrea That these three congregations be
requested to take initiatOry steps at once to-
ward the formation OF the psstorate and
the election of a pastor and that we render
all possible aid in making q worthy Sc lee
ton.
Resolred, That if any of the three congre-
cations shall refuse to act in the prem
ises their present pastors shall cease to serve
them after January /, ls92, and that no 9TH
er minister shall be permitted to serve them
until these recommendations are complied
with, except as temporary supply.
has - fa uas,-.. H. g.
ference that any member who fails, without
providential hindrance, to contribute rea
sonable amount to the esupPort of the church
at home or abroad for one year, should in a
spirit of love be brought to acknowledge his
duty. and do the same or promptly be strick-
en- from the roll of membership
ResOlVsd, That we recognize the high and
helpful character Of truly Christian life,
and, knowing that the pastors work is prac-
tically ineffective unless supported by the
laiety, we encourage the membership 10 sup
port the pastor by praying for him, attend
ing Divine services, manifesting an interest
in the sermons preached. and judiciously
commanding what is good in them, encour-
aging the prompt payment Of all financial
obligations, and seeking by all means the
temporal and spiritual welfare ofthe church.
Resolred, That the Conference, realizing
the importance Of good music, recommend
its practical cultivation in behalf Of the in
terests of the Church, the Sahbath-school,
and the Home.
Resolved, That we recognize the helpfal-
ness Of such organizations as the Young
Peoples Soceity Of Christian Eadesvor, and
Lutheran Alliance, whose objects are to pro-
mote an earnest christian life among the
members, 10 increase their mutual acquaint-
ance and to make them more useful in the
service of God, and that We urge our people
to institute such socities as a most efficient
agency for the development of spiritual lie
among the young.
Resoircd, That We deprecate the action OF
our county court in granting liquor licenses
in tae face of the remonstrances of the eiti-
zsns in number and character outgeighing
the petitions for such licenses.
Resoired, That We urge our people in the
exercise Of their christian liberty. to seek
the election of 8 judiciary that viii not thus
despise the temperance sentiment Of the
community
Resoiued, That We are unalterabIy opposed
to the license Of the liquor traffic, and, firm
ly believing that it cannot be licensed with
cut sin, we pledge ourselves TO do all within
our power to secure the entire prohibition
OF the manufacture and sale Of intoxicating
liquors as beverage.
| Resolsed. That the thanks of this Confer
ence are hereby rendered to the pastor ant
members of the Evansville church for theil
generous hospitality during the sessions o
convention.
VlyaNTED LOO BrIeklayeFs wages a 4
w cents per hour Or s4-e0 per day ofaine hour