The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1895-03-30
OHIO NEWS LETTER.

Rev. John Richardson, Of Springboro,
one of our faithful, diligent, and success
full ministers. in letter referring to our
recent inquiry, "Are More Ministers
Needed?" based on the fact that every
announcement Of vacant pulpit causes
numerous applications, writes: Il have
worked largely with and for dormant
churches, and l have had no difficulty
in finding work. l have refused to
candidate in prosperous city because
l was unwilling to give up struggling
village church, and | believe l have a
right to say that the failure is not all
on the part of the ministry. If our
churches would be less censorious and
exacting, it would help the matter amaz-
ingly. These churches, many of them,
expect a two thousand dollar talent
for $500 per year.
When our laity adopt the thought of
one good brother know, and resolve to
set apart liberal contribution to the
church as part Of our living there will
be demand for all Of our ministers. es.
pecially, for earnest, self sacrificing min
isters.'
CHURCHES DIFFICULT TO PLEASE.
Our brother speaks what we believe
to be the truth. Many of our churches
are too difficult to please. While it is
truth that the great majority of our
preachers are the equal in most instances
if not superior, in education and ability,
to those in other denominations, it is al
80 true. that many fail to give satisfac-
ton. And the main reason. is, 80 many
of our churches want to be "entertained,"
rather than to be led into larger efforts
for the salvation of mankind. II all of
our churches would be willing to co op
crate with the best minister available,
and use the church as an Instrumental
ity for doing good, new era of prosper
ity would be entered upon, and all
churches now standing with closed doors
would be opened for the proclamation
of the GLORIOUS Gospel of the Blessed
God" And on the other hand, if all of
our ministers we're willing to work, as
our brother does, in places where work
is needed, there would not be 80 many
applicants for vacant pulpits. Ministers
filled with the spirit of Christ can al
ways find plenty of places in which to
employ their best efforts.
JUST TRIBUTE.
We find in a recent number of the
Garrettsville Journal, the following we'll
earned commentator Of the Bishop of
the Western Reserves" During the
many years of his residence in this coun-
ty, Rev. Andrew Wilson, the able pas
tor of the Ravenna Universalist church,
has labored necessarily and untiringly
for the great Temperance Reform. in
every movement of which he has always
been found at the front In plan, in
counsel. in action, his voice and presence
are always to be relied upon, and no one
has done nobler, or broader work than
this kindly souled. liberal minded min
lister, who has laid the foundation in
more ways than one for future moral
and religious progression in this coun-
try" The foregoing leads us to inquire,
il Bro. Wilson had always been on the
lookout for "a better place and larger
salary could such words of commenda-
ton have been written? 1t is because
OF his determination to do we'll the work
nearest him. that he has gained con
stantly in influence for good if not in
pocket book.
REYNOLDSBURG AND JERSEY.
Rev. F. NJ. Pitkin. pastor OF our
churches at Rsynoldsburg and Jersey,
informs us that the services at Reynolds
burg are we'll attended and pleasant.
The Sunday school, under direction of
Mrs. Hattie Smith, is interesting. There
is pleasant feeling in the school. and
officers and teachers are encouraged.
The organist. Miss Stella McNaughton,
is a valuable help. At Jersey there is
an encouraging interest in the church
and community. The Y. p. G. U. holds