The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-02-03

during which time he continued his
studies in church history and theology
under the auspices of the Methodist
conference, each year being successful
in examinations. At the end of four
years theological training, Mr.. Kershaw
was unanimously received by the Con-
terence and received ordination as
Christian minister. This reception took
place in his native township.
Prior to coming to this country, in
1884, Mr.. Kershaw ministered in Hud-
dersfeld, Leeds, Burnley. Birmingham
and other circuits. In coming to this
country it was with view of uniting
with the Methodist Episcopal Church,
but on his arrival most of the Eastern
conferences were closed and vacancies
filed. In consequence his attention was
directed toward Congregationalism and
through the Christian agency of DIR. G.
G. Creegan he took charge of the Con-
gregational Church at HowelI's Depot,
where he ministered for six years. His
ministry at Howell's was most happy
and successful. At the end of five years
that church presented him and Mrs.
Kershaw with purse of $125 and gave
him leave of absence from his pulpit for
ten weeks, paying for supplies in the
meantime, so that he could visit once
more his parents in his native land.
Since then Mr. Kershaw has ministered
with success in other places, and is held
in much esteem by those who know him
best. He has been unanimously called
to the pulpit of the Congregational
Church in Morristown, and will come to
do his very best to raise the society to a
higher level of credit and usefulness.
He comes to Morristown with the regret
of the entire community of Park Ridge,
Notwithstanding the unjust reports and
criticisms which have recently appeared.
Mr. Kershaw appeals to the intelligent
community of Morristown and asks to
be received. not on the strength of re-
ports with which he has nothing what
ever to do, bat on the ground of personal
acquaintance with his real character, as
that will show itself in impartial and un-
prejudiced Christian service, irrespective
of party or creed. His letter of accept
ance to the Morristown church follows:
DEAR CHRISTIAN FRIENDS Peace be
multiplied unto you, from God, our
Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ, our
Redeemer.
i thankfully acknowledge the receipt
of your unanimous call to the pastorate;
and being persuaded that it is the will of
God | should minister to your spiritual
well-being, have pleasure in humbly
accepting the same, and will make all
possible and necessary arrangements to
commence my ministry on the first Sun
day in February next.
Brethren, pray for me, that the word
of God may dwell within me richly; that
/ may be fruitful and abundantly pros
per in my work among you.
Hoping to have the most hearty CO.
operation of every one, and that the
spirit of God will accompany all our
efforts to win men to Christ and extend
His kingdom in all its departments, ]
remain yours in Jesus Christ,
w. FL. KERSHAw.
A member of the Congregational Church
has received letter from Rev. Edward
Lodewick. pastor of the Reformed Churh
at Park Ridge in which he says
DEAR BRoTHER-Although we are strangers,
take the liberty to congratulate you and peo-
pie of your church in securing Rev. Mr.. Ker-
shaw as your pastor. have known our good
brother quite intimately during his pastorate
in Park Ridge. and wish to assure you that
he is very highly esteemed and respected in
this place, not only by the congregation to
which he preached but by all the residents Of
with him. AS you learn to know him, doubt
not You will find him Christian gentleman,
an eloquent preacher in his pulpit ministra-
tions and man worthy Of your confidence
and esteem.
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