Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-06-08

The Camden circuit had the services of q
pastor for little more than year, but for
several months nov it has been left with
out n minister, 1t is hoped that the vacant
place may soon be filled and the work 20
earnestly forward.
The Readfield circuit was formed about a
year ago, but did not secure the services of
a pastor till last May. 1t seems now to
have entered upon an era of great prosper
ty. The fields at Fayette Mills and No
Fayette are new. But it is confidently ex-
pected that parish organizations and Sun
day schools will soon follow, and that the
movement will be an abiding one.
North Arson circuit is one of our older
parishes and was formerly united with
Skowhegan. The movement at Madison is
entirely new, services having been held
there for the first time just about year
ago. With the help of the convention a
pastor was settled over these parishes sey-
eral months age. \ parish SUNDAY
school and ladies' aid have been organ
lied in Madison. The place is growing, the
audiences are large, good degree of inter-
est is manifested, and there is every indca-
ton that a strong parish will soon be de
veloped. But meantime it needs the fos-
'ering help of the convention till it can
stand in in its own strength \ new church
in the near future is one of the necessities
of the situation. To this end desirable
lot has already been secured.
As regards the kingticld circuit be-
ginning was made looking To the for
nation of circuit in this field near
~ two years ago. Last summer a stu
dent was secured for them for the summer,
and the good work was given new start.
Finally a pastor was secured who entered
upon his work last February. Great activ-
ity and prosperity have since been mani
fest. \ church of 20 members has re-
Gently been organized in Kingfed, also a
Sunday school and ladies' aid This cir
cult covers Il large and important territory.
There are scattered niversaists all round
about, aud kingtield is the natural center
But it is necessary that the convention
should extend its helping hand to this cir
cult to the end that services may continue
to be regularly maintained till the large lib
eral element in kingfield shall he crystal.
lied into a strong nlversalist parish. .
+ some years ago an effort was made to
establish our cause in Aroostook county.
Because of several unfavorable circum-
stances the movement was not pcrSistcutly
carried forward to success at that time
We have a good number of earnest people
at Caribou and 1T. Fairfield, and this seems
TO be the golden opportunity to reclaim
what we then gained and to press forward
to more complete success.
Promising movements have been begun
in Dover and South Paris. 1t seems prob
able that at no distant day strong parishc.
may he formed in both these places and
that regular preaching services may be
maintained.
/ There is Il large number of other places
where no doubt. with proper effort and
, timely assistance from the convention
our cause could be firmly established
aud several new circnits could be formed
bringing many of our inactive parishes int,
the active list There i ample field in thi,
great Stale for extensive missionary work
know of no field that gives promise ol
better results. Now as never before VT
are equipped for aggressive work. There
should he Il grand forward movement al
along the line.
There came to my knowledge last Ma,
the fact that the late Thomas j. Wnchcs
ter OF East Drrngton made a viii
some years ago in favor of this
convention. ! have Investigated tn.
( matter somewhat and have taken the pre-
/ liminary steps toward securing our right.
under the will. The circumstances are
somewhat peculiar. But it would seem thai
{ the convention is entitled to something and
that it ought to be vigilant and active 49,
( 1t has been twelve years since first had
an active part in the missionary work OF
the State. In one way or another. a.
member of the executive committee, II,
secretary of the convention, or as financial
and missionary agent | have served the
convention continuously for ~ years with
the exception of two short intervals.
have had part in shaping its policy
have been active in promoting its plans fol
I church growth Well do remember tn,
discouragements and perpleVities of those
early days. But have seen the mission
airy spirit gradually deepening and strength
ening, year by year. have seer
the desire for church extension gradual,
taking firmer root in minds and hearts OF
the people. have seen new parishes anf
new circuits formed and old ones growing
stronger ] have seen our missionary en-
terprises gradually moving forward tc
greater and more lasting results Not but
there have been some backward movements
some false steps, but in the whole, there
has without doubt. been a steady move
| onward and forward, We have com,
now from the period of small things
of despondeucy of doubt. We have come
| from the first time on to solid financial
basis And look forward to much larger
success in the new order of things. With
this end we have sought realized with thi.
great hope before Ms, can lay down my
work of twelve years for church extension
with good heart and cheer, with ferveBi