The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-19
; T is RATHER evident that the
time limit in the Methodist church
of this country is to be in part
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vt is RATHER evident that the
time limit in the Methodist church
of this country is to be in part
II abandoned. While many peo-
pie who have taken just
pride in the mighty strides of
that church regard with ap-
prehension any further cncroachment
upon the itinerancy, which in certain
respects has been regarded as the key
TO the success of Methodism, it should
be understood that in all probability
the proposed measure will be so
hedged about by conditions as to rem
der it practically unimportant to the
majority of churches.
1t is not proposed to extend the time
limit indefinitely or to make it gem
eral, but only to fit special cases
where, in the judgment of official
boards and congregations, the inter-
ests of a church would be injured by
the removal of a pastor at the end of
five years The new regulation in
such instances will permit his reap
pointment for one more year, but no
longer than FIVE. from year to year.
Such condition now exists in
Elm Park church, where 1t is the
unanimous feeling that it will be a
misfortune to relinguish Rev. DR.. G.
NJ. Giffin al the close of this last year
under the present time limit. Hence
the result of the deliberations at Chi
CaCo is awaited with some anxiety. 1t
is understood that If he remains an
other year an assistant pastor will be
employed as the increasing duties con-
neCted with this great church are be-
coming too arduous for one man.
The following is the programme of
the Wyoming District Ministerial as
sociation, the first session of which
will he held at Kingston June and 3:
MONDAY.
7.30 p. m.-Praisc Service, stephen Jay.
Devotions, Josiah r. Wagner
500 p. m.-Association Address, Charles NJ. GiHn
Alternate, Frank Young.
TUESDAY.
$50 a. m.-Dcvotions, George A. Cure.
900 a. m.-Busincss.
$50 A. NJ
1.-The Orthodox Requirements Respecting Faith
in the Scriptures, Charles NJ. Surdam.
Discussion, viii II. Hitler.
1.-Do We Use the Old Testament Scriptures as
Much as We Ought in Preaching the Cos
pei, II. II. Dresser.
Discussion, Gaylord {. Jacobs.
3.-What Should Be the Attitude Of the Pulpit
Toward the Relation Between Labor and
CapitalY Muis L. Thorpe.
Discussion, Il. NJ. Pascoc.
TUESDAY.
1.3O p. m.-Devotions, Judson y. Bailey
met Results of the general conference of
1000, Austin Griffin.
2.-The Use of Public Means of Conveyance on
the Sabbath by Ministers Of the Gospel and
Members of the Church. Herbert i. Els
worth.
Discussion, Curtis f. Mogg.
S.-The Importance OF Mission Work in Wyoming
District, Clinton b. Henry.
Discussion, Thomas j. Vaughn.
TUESDAY.
7.3O p. m.-Dcvotons, Harry Kelley.
Sermon, William e. Simpson.
Alternate, H. II. Wilbur.
Committee: Austin Griffin, J.. J.. Spraguc, f.
v Armstrong, L. c. Murdock +. d. Cornell
Elm Park church will surely merit
its title in the near future. The ground
on the recently purchased triangle has
rapidly been prepared and sown with
grass seed, while a large number of
elm trees have been planted. At pres
ent workmen are about to lay water
pipes at convenient intervals to keep
the soil in properly moist condition
Ht space VIII De SIMPLY Dedutltul
green lawn which in the course of
few years will be amply shaded by
magnificent trees. There will be no
walks to break up the lovely surface
and afford loafing place for the idle
but with its beautiful church and par
sonage it will be a source of pride to
the city from every point of view.
Clergymen and others interested in
church work are requested to send to
this Office not later than Thursday
news items and announcements with
reference to Sunday services intended
for this department of The Tribune.
This will insure publication. TO make
the religious department of the widest
possible benefit and service, clergymen
are urged to send in items concerning
their churches and societies affiliated
with them. When possible the an
nouncements concerning church SER
vices should contain the topics upon
which the pastor will speak at the
morning and evening services.
Next sunday two of the most gifted
preachers of Wales will be in this city.
They are the Rev. Charles Davies, of