The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-10-13
Ten Pages.
LOCAL AFFAIRS
REV O. w. BARKER FORMALLY
DISMISSED
FROM THE PAsTORATE OF THE NEW
TOWN CHURCH.

Lie dlTuC1u EdSU NOAoOSi0oiOA was
called in session at the Congregational
church, Newtown, Tuesday morning,
to consider the resignation of Rev Otis
church. Rev J. w. De Peu of the
North church, Bridgeport, was chosen
moderator and Rev Judson L: Cross of
Trumbull, scribe. Rev o. w. Barker
spoke brieflyland Allison P. Smith was
called on as 3 delegate to speak for the
NeWtown church. He paid high
tribute to Mr. Barker's character and
work. The consolation was made up
of the following delegates:
Bethel: Arthur D. Fairch1ld.
Bridgeport: First church, Rev John
De Peu.
Park Street church: Rev Gerald II,
Brooktield: Rev M. L. Burton, f. s.
Frisbie.
Danbury: Rev II. G. Meserve, Dea
Robert Mclean.
Huntington: Rev F. A. Holden.
Monroe: Albert Wheeler.
New Fairfield: Rev J. E. Rhees, Dea
Walter Chatterton.
Newtown: Rev o. w. Barker, Dea
A. P. Smith.
Redding: Rev L. A. Goddard, h. G
Stratford: J. w. Thompson.
Trumbull: Rev J. L. Cross, Eli z
Burton.
after a elaboration, the findings OF
the council were given expression II
the following resolutions:
The Fairfield East Consolation in
council convened reluctantly cOncurs
| in the actions of the church and soci
ETY. in accepting the resignation of the
Rev Otis w. Barker as the pastor o.
the Newtown Congregational church
In advising the dissolution of the
pastoral relation the council desires tx
place on record the following as ar
expression of the esteem in which MI
Barker is held:
That the twelve years pastorate O.
the Rev Otis w. Barker has been
season of spiritual and financial pros
perity for the Newtown church, du'
in large measure to the zeal, tactfu
devotion and high Ideals of the paste
and, the hearty cooperation of tn
church and society.
That we gladly have witness to M
Barker's able teaching, his generou
sympathy with the troubled, his help
full work of love for the children, an
the Christ-like spirit which has beel
dominant in all his ministry.
We remember also his cheerful &C
operation and good fellowship wit
the members of this consolation
their common interests and work.
That the council expresses its dee
appreciation of the spirit of Christla
unity which has obtained and still OF
tains, unbroken, between this ministe
and all his people.
That this resignation, made nece
sary by the state of his health, revea!
the love and esteem in which he
held by the whole community as we
as by the church.
That we extend our sympathy to tn
pastor and his family and wish for hill
and others, restoration to health an
further opportunity in the Master
service.
That we pray that the church an
society may continue on the high Sp1
itual plane indicated by the ministr
OF Mr. Barker, and that in Que tim
God may lead them to the choice {
another man who shall, in his wa.
maintain the high traditions of H
service.
| Signed:
$ :; :; % E'5; SszsD Committee.
Newtown, October 10, 1905.
The election of Rev Mr. De Peu {;
moderator and Rev Mr. Cross as scrit
was made permanent for the year.
fellowship committee was appOinte,
consisting of Rev J. e. Rhees, Rev
A. Holden and Arthur D. Fairchil'
At this point an adjournment W;
taken for dinner.
The fellowship meeting in the afte
noon was very largely attended an
proved to be q meeting Of great int
est. Rev Mr. Rhees of New Fairtiel
presided. The program as carried OF
was as follows:
Devotional service, conducted b
Rev G.. L. Forte, South Britain.
Messages from all Along the Line.
Quartet, 1.-THE Lord is My She]
herd"
| Address, Rev Gerald II. Beard, l
D., Park Street church, Bridgeport.
Congregational Hymn, No. Sc
"Jesus Shall Reign Where'e the Sun.
Address, "a Work that is Wort
Doing" Miss Emily G. Hawley, Broo]
field.
Solo, "Home of the Soul"
> Address, "Why the Expected R
ligious Awakening Has Not Come,
} Rev John De Peu, Bridgeport.
Quartet, "Sweet and.LOw."
Address, "The Simple Life; What
True Simplicity?' Rev Marion
Burton, Brookfeld Center.