The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1907-12-26
WHY HE GOES ELSEWHERE.
Te1i Of Rev. ". B. chaHcslIor's Resig.
naiiOn From Ills PasiOfaie Here.

and people. In this church, June
sth, 1899, I received my Ordina-
ton to the holy Gospel Ministry by
the Laying on OF the hands Of
the Presbytery At the time the
Minutes Of the General Assembly
showed this church as having SO
members. Then there was no mis-
sionary organization Of any kind
in this church; no work for Juniors
or the Young People except the
Sunday School; no work for boys
or tor young men. There was a
large Sunday School which has
done a fine work. and there was a
very active Benevolent Society.
But there were willing hands
and ready workers and gradually
all departments Of the work were
organized until at the present tiuse,
with our z76 members we have a
spleudidly organized church and
very effective in its work which
now includes work for Juniors,
Senior Eudeavor. Young Ladies
Missionary Society, Woman's Mis-
sionary Society. Ladies Benevo-
lent Society, and The Young
Mems Christus Club for young
men.
These organizations with others
in the church are doing good work
at the home church and in addition
to this they are keeping two Indian
girls in school in America and as
sistiug medical and school work in
India and Siam.
The Sunday School and church
work are in a floufshing condition.
This has been done in face Of the
fact that the past 9 years were
critical and trying years for Rich
Hill. These years witnessed ex-
cessive removals from this COM
munity. Those who have lived
here during this time know how
difficult it has been to keep every
thing organized and prospeTing.
But gradually the conditions Of the
town improved until the past year
has shown more improvement than
any previous year.
Our church has kept pace with
the improvement spirit, and the
board walks have given place to
brick aud cement. There is a new
root on the church building. Il is
newly decorated aud painted
throughout. with new furnace for
heating. So our church was never
In so good condition as at the pres
ent time. In these years the church
has beeen especially blessed ia
having received I2o members on
profession OF Faith in Jesus. besides
others received by letter.
The church has helped the poor,
has comiogted the distressed, has
cared for dead strangers, and in
many ways has worked for the
good aud happiness Of the people
OF this community. We have tried
to help others with the things
which God has given us. aud the
past year has been especially pros
porous for as and blessed to us.
As your pastor have gone into
your homes for friendly visits, for
prayers, for the Lords Supper. l
have watched lovingly by the sick,
aud have shared the grief OF the
sorrowing hearts; have helped in
times OF happy wedding day aud
other joyous times, I have gone
even to the lowliest aud the most
unfortunate in this community in
the time Of death. I tried to minis
ter Ia the Masters name wherever
I could.
The friendships formed in these
years have been precious. The
older people who ha 'e stood by
the work with their labor, money
and prayers have eemsnted ties OF
affection which eau hsvcr be
broken The promising young
people who have developed useful