The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1895-05-11
"A MINISTERIAL OBLIGATION.

terial Association, in answer to the
question, in regard to efforts made to
raise the quotas for the State and Gen.
eral Convention, replies, II have not
been asked to do So" This reply is a
surprising one to us; for the acceptance
Of letter of fellowship is direct prom
Use to faithfully perform all the duties of
a minister, and one of the duties of a
minister is to see that bis church faith
fully performs all the obligations resting
upon it, Of an associated as we'll as a
local character, and raising the quotas is
special duty. The day is fast coming,
and we hail it's approach gladly, when a
minister, who only uses his fellowship
with the church as means to earn a
livelihood, will find it difficult to obtain
places to work.
Rev. o. G. Colegrove closed his labors
at Kent, April %. Large congregations
were in attendance at both services.
Five men united with the church, MAX
ing twenty additions in two weeks, and
four children were dedicated. Rev. F.
O. Eggleston assisted in the morning
services. A farewell reception was ten
dered Bro. and Sister Colegrove, April
20. The church was occupied below and
above. Touching words of sympathy
and regret at parting, we're spoken by
Mrs. E. A. Parsons, for the Missionary
Alliance; Miss Sarah Cross, for the Y.
P. G. Union, and DIR. A. M. Sherman and
Bro. O. F. Haymaker, for the church.
The ministers of the Methodist Epis copal,
Congregational and Disciple churches,
spoke in the highest terms of the sincere
and earnest Christian character of Bro.
Colegrove and the good work he had &C.
complished and all expressed their re-
greet at his departure. The Lutheran
minister was unavoidably detained. Bro.
Colegrove responded in words that ex-
pressed his heartfelt gratitude for the
appreciation exhibited. The reception
was a financial success, and yielded
about one hundred and thirty five dol
lars. The retiring pastor and wife re-
ceived number of presents, among
them being valuable one from the Y.
P. &. Union. Bro. Colegrove leaves the
church in Kent in good condition in all
departments.
PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE
Rev Dr.. Rexford has sent in $s5, the full
amount of the quota of Columbus church.
Miss Flo Jeffries, of Palestine writes: "Our
Union Isl still doing we'll. Our devotional meet
ings are well attended by members and visitors.
Our Plain City church had very pleasant
| time in the social held to raise the Convention
| quota of $500. The full amount and more was
| raised.
| Rev. r. N. John will deliver the Memorial
| Sermon at Jeffersonville, May IS, and the adj
dress on Decoration Day at Oak Hill Cemetery
| at London.
Quite number Of the pledges made at the
Ravenna Convention, remain unpaid. We again
| request that all persons send their respective
| subscriptions for that purpose to us,
Mrs. Sara L. Stoner, wife of our Springfield
pastor, is a licensed preacher, and will be glad
to answer calls for regular OF special services
Address her at No. 161 Yellow Springs street
| Springfield.
Bro. James Hudson reports growing inter-
est and increasing congregations at Attca and
olmsted. He delivered the address to the
graduating class at 9lmstead Falls, May 8, and
| will deliver the memorial sermon at Attica.
Mrs. o. p Moorman. wife of our pastor at
New Paris, has returned from Roanoke, Va,
where on March 49, she witnessed the departure
of her aged father to the higher life, after long
and useful stay in the earth.
1t is probable that Rev. O. G. Colegroye will
spend one Sunday each month with farmers
Station, canvass for funds having nearly
reached the sum required. From a supper re-
Gently held sixteen dollars were realized.
Rev. f. o. Eggleston, of Aurora Ohio. for
merly of our church, but recently with the Uni
tarians, has returned to his first love- He united
with our church at Kent, April 2S, and will at
once seek fellowship of our Convention He
brings with him clean record as a man and
minister.