Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-05-06
Honoring a Pastor.

Following is the action OF harmony
congregation in reference tothe dlsSolu-
ton of the pastoral relation so long sub
sistinr between il and DIR. Samuel herr.
WHEREAS. Our pastor, Rev. samuel
Kerr ID. D.. has earnestly requested Us
to unite with him in'petitioning Presoy-
terv 10 dissolve the pastoral relation eA-
istinr between him and Harmony con
gregation. a relation which has contlh-
ued harmoniously for more than forty
four years; therefore,
Resolved I. That we most reluctantly
acuuiesce in this petition, beng con
strained so TO do only by the urgent re-
ouest of our pastor. who, because OF ad-
yancing wears. feels physically made
quate to the work.
, That we bear cheerful testimony TO
the Christian character, the consistent
exemplary life. and the faithful, unre-
mitting iabors of our beloved pastor
who has gone out and in before rs near
ly half a century.
3. That we would place on record our
appreciation of his ability and hdeAty
as a minister Of the word. tie mas not
Stunned to declare unto rs the Whole
counsel of God. He has been tender IN
admonition and faithful III rebuke. he
has kept back nothing that was pronta-
ble uuto us We would make mention
of his kind and untiring watchtulnesS
as pastor. ,.
He endeared himself to Us by ms sym
pathy and tenderness; ms UNIFORM INFORM
| Christian courtesy and manlIhess Won
our respect: his good Judgment and wise
counsel inspired our confidence While
his tact and skill in the management OF
Il
than four decades He has been with Us
in times of sorrow and of Joy, of pros
neritv and adversity Our homes nave
| been gladdened by his frequent visits
| our hearts have been comforted, our
hands strengthened. One generation
has passed away, another has reached
its maturity. and third Is Just enter
| ing upon the active duties of life under
| his ministry. The fruits of his ministry
are 10 be seen not only in the peace ana
DrosDeritv of our own Harmony congre-
cation. but in the adjoining congTe3a-
tions. that have gone out from the
mother church. and in the many active
workers here and there throughout tne
land who think of Harmony as their ola
church home. and DR.. Kerr as the pc
loved pastor and friend OF their youth
That we would gratefully make
mention of the faithful service rendered
bv Mrs. Kerr. She has won the respect
and affection of the whole congregation
and community by her active, earnest
| Christian life and labors. In the SAP
bath school she has been slngu!ariy
helpful and successful. Many OF the
most efficient workers in the conSreSa,
ton today trace their inspiration ana
capabilitv for service largely to her
| faithful training in the primary depart
ment of the Sabbath school. in the
missionary society she has long been a
leader. wise and resourceful, persistent
and energetic.
>. That we invite DR.. Kerr and Mrs.
Kerr to still remain among us, ana III
the event of their so doing, our doors
shall be always open for their friendly
greeting and good cheer, as IN days
gone by. cs..
Is. That we devoutly invoke God 5
richest blessings on our beloved pastor
and his wife. May the Father, who has
strengthened them to bear the heat and
burden of the day, abide with them
still. and grant that at evening time II
may be light ~
JOHN MCDOUGAL,
S J.. BRAHAM,
It. c.. MCCLINTOCK,
Committee.