Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-04-19
Comfy TO BE HAD.
The Congregationalists Adopt
Resolutions Favoring It
ANNUAL ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Interesting Discussion Of important Mat
sen 70 the Church by Laymen
and Ciergymen.

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p. Powell presiding. Routine business
Was transacted. The initiation fee was
reduced from 81 to 81, and yearly dues
were decreased form 81 to fifty cents.
The sum of SIS was unanimously voted
for the benefit of the Rev. Mr.. Sunder-
land Of Leonidas, who Is Ill and IA
need.
The following new members were
added to the list: The Rev. William
Colledge. Cadillac; Professor Bing. the
Rev. ID. +. Bradley, j. e. Smith of
Grand Rapids; and Messrs. james
Proovan. Lowell; d. NJ. Cutcneon. city
Frank l.. Moore. Cannonsburg.
DIR. James Gallup. chairman OF the
nominating committee, presented the
following names for officers, which
were favorsbiy considered. the fecre-
tary, the Rev. Franklin Noble being
Instructed To cast the affirmative vote:
Presldent-rhe Rev. j. +. Hustled
Plalnfield avenue church, Grand Rap
IDS.
First Vice President-Rev. Leroy Ca
hill, Kalamazoo.
Second Vice President-Frank Ham,
,lton, Traverse City.
II Secretary-James Gallup.
Treasurer-Hoyt G. Post.
Executive Committee-F. B. Wallin,
chairman; the Rev. Richard Lewis,
Grand Haven; Clarence Finster, Rock
ford; II. 4. Mcintyre of the Smith
Memorial church: j. K. Smith, South
Congregational church.
Outlook Committee-George Par
sons, Watervllet; the Rev. Leroy War
rem. Lansing.
Membership Committee-The Revs.
G. II. Beale, Lansing; Bastian Smits,
Constantine; Demas Cochin, Traverse
City.
At $50 O'Clock q brief recess was
with delicious supper by the ladies'
society of the Park church.
Need Of Practical Religion.
At the opening of the evening ses-
sion T. p. Eddy, who was in fine voice.
sang solo, "Tne Miller of the Dee."
"How can we best determine and
promote the real religious needs of this
state," was the topic for the evening
aud the discussion was opened by the
Hon. b. NJ. Cutcheon. who SAID "The
great religious need of the common
wealth of Michigan is To have practical
christianity brought into tho tcogniz-
ance of every person in the state. We
have the urban population, the city
population and the scattering popuia-
ton of the north woods. The first
need as y denomination is 10 become
seif-supporting. We should not draw
upon the east for any part OF
our support. Michigan 10 no
longer q young state or q poor
state. 1t rich state. 1t is perfectly
safe to say that the taxable property
is valued ut two snd one-half billion.
We must become self-supporting in
our christian institution. The next
great need is to know how to give.
That is the next point. Giving is not
only duty. but is privilege as we'll.
The rich need to give for their own
sakes that they may he educated. The
third need is that while We give of our
means to carry out the work of bring
ing practical christianity 10 every man,
woman and child.
Mrs. Emma Nichols sang O solo very
sweetly.
Missing Missionary Money.
The Rev. BARTON Smits also spoke
on the topic OF the greatest
needs Of the state. lie referred
10 the lack of the minutes in giving
an accurate account OF where and
how the missionary money is spent.
lie did not doubt that IL was well spent
but If the actual disbursements were
known then IL would be known where
to direct the best efforts. The church
is 10 know its position. Mr.. Smits
would regard the rights OF every
church and would pay due regard 10
practical economy. At the close OF
Mr.. Smits remarks Mrs. Reuben Peter.
son sang q pretty Easter song.
The Rev. Mr.. Bradley called atten-
ton 10 printed pamphlet issued by
the Home Missionary society which
gave the churches which were being
helped each year and the exact
amounts given. lie advocated church
extension societies in this city To reach
out and gather IN the neglected.
Mr.. Gallup asked, "How can we get
people to feel the need of religIoni
Haven't we got churches enough here
in Michigan to supply the preachers
have been studying up the meaning OF
that word comfy, and in this connec-
ton have a resolution to offer which
may or may not receive your sanction.
0hureh 0omtty Desired
Resolved. In view OF the great religious
the northern section Of the tower peninsula.
and the imperative tufy of the church TO sup
piy their needs. aud believing most earnestly
that all snch needs eau be met II ali the christ
forces now organized VIII work together Tor
the common cad and TO the erd that the
Lords work he not bindered and Ills treasure
disS:pated. We the members Of the C0Bg re-
eztioRsi club Of Western Michigan. after :
careful consideration Of the subject. de most
respectfully but earnestly request that The
meeting. 10 be held ln NaT do take fnte
prayerfui consideration this sat3ect. Ard vr
sHrgesf Tor the consld~rat On the rroDfiefE
OF insfitufinE = spec ~ cen Biftee to be known
as committee Of comfy between the churches
Of al evangelical Denominations The ~efs
OF said committee ~ FIRST viii be e. have al
TIE ether great religions appoint similar con, con-
With them. ioos carefully over rhe missionary
portions oi cur stst sBd csfre te such eenclB
churches and the a. sndonmrnt o. fho.. not
required as shall be deemed necessary 4
Christs csu~e = - prosper and mans relig
needs 70 be properly met
The resolution vas discussed a'
length hy the Rev. Leroy Warren. Mr.
Gallup. the Kevs. J. r. Smith, J. W
Huste5. C. II. Beai or Lansing. Mr.
Lers Of Grand Haven, I r. Powell
ssiior of Walker. Bradley and p. NJ.
tutcheon.
TIE resolution carried.
TIE Rev. l.. III. Davis. pastor Of ths
First Prethstsrian church. vss present
ana was invstsa to express ms view,
nuon THE reseiutson. -hich he did ~
commencing it warmly.
The eint then adjourned subject t<
the call Of TIE executIss Tennrn fttee.
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