The Newtown bee., 1905-10-13
FROM THE PAsTORATE OF THE NEW
TOWN CHURCH.

FROM THE PAsTORATE OF THE NEW
TOWN CHURCH.
The Fairfield East Consolation was
called in session at the Congregational
church, Newtown, Tuesday morning,
to consider the resignation of Rev Otis
W. Barker as pastor Of the Newtown
church. Rev J. w. De Peu of the
North church, Bridgeport, was chosen
moderator and Rev Judson L: Cross of
Trumbull, scribe. Rev Q. W. Barker
spoke brief1yiand Allison ?. Smith was
called on as delegate to speak for the
NeWtown church. He paid a 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 H.
Beard, Dea j. S. Wooster.
Brooktield: Rev M. L. Burton, f. S.
Frisbie.
Danbury: Rev H. G. Meserve, Dea
Robert Mclean.
Huntington: Rev F. A. Holden.
Monroe: Albert Wheeler
New Fairfield: Rev J. E. Rhees, Dea
Newtown: Rev o. w. Barker, Dea
Redding: Rev L. A. Goddard, H. G.
Osborne.
Stratford: J. w. Thompson.
Trumbull: Rev J. L. Cross, Eli P.
Burton.
The council voted to be by itself, and
after q elaboration, the findings OF
the council were given expression in
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
the Newtown Congregational church.
In advising the dissolution of the
pastoral relation the council desires to
place on record the following as an
expression of the esteem in which Mr.
Barker is held:
That the twelve years pastorate OF
the Rev Otis w. Barker has been a
season Of spiritual and financial pros
perity for the Newtown church, due
in large measure to the zeal, tactful
devotion and high ideals of the pastor
and the hearty cooperation OF the
church and society.
That we gladly have witness to Mr.
Barker's able teaching, his generous
sympathy with the troubled, his help,
full work of love for the children, and
the Christ-like spirit which has been
dominant In all his ministry.
We remember also his cheerful CO.
oneration and good fellowship with
the members of this consolation in
their common interests and work.
That the council expresses its deep
appreciation of the spirit of Christian
unity which has obtained and still OBJ
tains, unbrOken, between this minister
and all his people.
That this resignation, made neces.
Sary by the state of his health, reveals
the love and esteem in which he Is
held by the whole community as well
as by the church.
That we extend our sympathy to the
pastor and his family and wish for him
and others, restoration to health and
further opportunity in the Masters
service.
That we pray that the church and
society may continue on the high splr'
itual plane indicated by the ministry
of Mr. Barker, and that in cue time
God may lead them to the choice OF
| another man who shall, in his way,
maintain the high traditions Of His
service.
Signed:
$ :; :; $ #;5;1 S4zsD n'ssss
Newtown, October 10, 1905.
The election of Rev Mr. De Peu as
moderator and Rev Mr. Cross as scribe
| was made permanent for the year. A
fellowship committee was appointed
consisting of Rev J. E. Rhees, Rev F
A. Holden and Arthur D. Fairchild
At this point an adjournment was
taken for dinner.
The fellowship meeting in the after
noon was very largely attended AND
proved to be meeting Of great inter.
est. Rev Mr. Rhees of New Fairfield
presided. The program as carried out
was as follows:
Devotional service, conducted
| Rev G.. L. Forte, South Britain.
| Messages from all Along the Line.
Quartet, 1.-THE Lord is My Shep-
herd"
Address, Rev Gerald II. Beard, Z.
D., Park Street church, Bridgeport
| Congregational Hymn, No. 564
Jesus Shall Reign Where'er the Sum-
Address, "a Work that is Worth
Doing" Miss Emily G. Hawley, Brook.
field.
| Solo, "Home of the Soul"
Address, "Why the Expected Re.
ligious Awakening Has Not Come, >
Rev John De Peu, Bridgeport.
Quartet, "Sweet and.Low."
Address, "The Simple Life; What is
True Simplicity?" Rev Marion L.
Burton, Brookfeld Center.