Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-02
FAREWELL RECEPTION
Rendered 10 Rev Oscar Haywood
 in Baptist Church Parlors.

The Rev Oscar Haywood, pastor of the First Baptist church, who is soon to leave for a new field, was rendered farewell reception last night by his parishioners at the church parlors. Short addresses were made by the Rev J. F. Vought of the Simonsyille Baptist church and Dr Haywood. The retiring pas tor was presented a book written by the Rev Charles A. Dinsmore, D. D., entitled Aid to the Study of Dante" During the evening the following resolu ions were presented by the committee appointed for this pur- pose at a previous meeting: Whereas, our pastor the Rev Oscar Haywood, D. D., has received call to larger fields, and for the purpose of accepting the same, has rendered his resignation as pastor of this church, and,
 Whereas, We all realize that only selfish interest can prompt us to | try to retain him when a broader 1 field with greater opportunities for the services of Christ is open to him, and,
 Whereas, We have seen the glorious work which God hath wrought through his servant in the gathering of large number of con- ver,s, which have substantially doubled our membership as well as stimulated interest in all branches of our church during the five and more years of his labors among us, land,
 Whereas The great progress of our Sunday school is due largely to the earnest, faithful labors of our pastor, and,
 Whereas, Our church recogniz- ing the truth of the above, has voted to accept this resignation, therefore be it
 Resolved, That We regretfully give up to another people the help and inspiration that have been ours, having learned through our pastors faithful ministry that God wants ] first of all cheerful obedience to his will.
 Resolved, That in accepting the resignation of our pastor, We can find no words to express adequately the keen regret that fills our hearts at his removal from us. Commenc- ing his labors among us in Decem- Der, 1902, he won our affection from the first and our admiration of him as a man of God. A tender sym- pathizer, pastor and friend, leader in every good work with untirins zeal in the Masters vineyard, we have been held in close fellowship with him and one another.
 Resolved, That we do hereby express our appreciation of his faithful labors, his loyal preaching of the word of God and his great desire for the salvation of souls.
 Resolved, That in his going away, we sustain loss, the extent of which can be understood only as time goes on,
 Resolved, That our pastor has endeared himself to all ages and conditions in our church and com munity. He has been especially blessed in drawing large congrega tionst of the, worlds peoples among whom men are noticeably predom inant.
 Resolved, That throughout the state. his influence has been broad reaching many who have learned tt live and respect him for his persona worth and Christian character. Hi! has been a very pleasant and prof table help in bringing our church into prominence among the other churches of the city.
 I,at l.. full of gratitude for the privilege and spiritual uplift which have beei ours in the ministry of such Tiff, among us, and We heartily commend him to the full love of the sister church. and pray that Gods riches blessings may crown his labors.
 Resolved, That the children vii sorrow at, his departure as greatl, as the adh members of his congre gation.
 Resolved, That our financial con dition has steadily improved durini the period above mentioned, and ou benefactions have likewise increased
 Resolved, That our midweel prayer meetings have become note worthy, being attended regularly b, several hundreds of persons. and a times the unction and power of tn Holy Spirit have been made plainl. visible. While religious excitemen has at no time prevailed, there hav been conversions at all seasons. The resolutions were unanimousl adopted.
 Refreshments were served. D Haywood was assisted in receivin by Deacon and Mrs Alfred ]. Ship ley, Deacon and Mrs William O'Neill : Deacon Adrian Mulloy. Deacon lame Mintie, Deacon and Mrs E. l.. Ashley Deacon and Mrs Sidney Risdon. Dea con and Mrs F, E. Stanley and Mir Dewitt French, president of tn Woman's Missionary and Social Sd : eiety. The reception committee wa : composed of Mrs E. W. Smith. Mir [ Agnes Stahl. Miss Adelaid Frost r William Dixon and Frank Bannel
 The following acted as the hospI r tality committee: Mrs F. E. Stan ley, Mrs Dewitt French. Mrs W II. Hine. Mrs Arthur Bronson, Mfr 1 Frank Bannell. Mrs Emma J. Au: tin, Mrs Elizabeth Barrymore. NIT : Josephine Murray, Mrs James Morse head. Mrs W. ]. Splender. Mis- : Lillian Chapman and Mrs Charle ! NanAnr-rw