The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-01-21
ORDAINED TO THE MINISTRY.
Rev. Arthur G. Roberts, Pastor of the First
Baptist Church, Belfast.

Pastors and delegates from the Lincoln Bap-
tist Association assembled at the First Baptist
church, Belfast, Thursday, January 14th, at 3
p. M, for the purpose of counseling with said
church regarding the advisability of ordaining
to the work of the gospel ministry their pastor
elect A. G. Roberts. The council was called to
order by Deacon Loren Fletcher Rev S. E. Fro
hook of Camden was chosen moderator and Rev.
A. G.Warner of Islesboro, clerk The call of the
First Baptist church for the council was read
by the church clerk, Miss Maud E. Mathews.
Prayer was offered by Rev. G. H. Newton of
Rockport. The roll of the churches was re-
sponded to by pastors and delegates. 1t was
voted to invite Rev. Albert E. Luce, pastor of
the Methodist church, and Rev. David L. Will
son, pastor of the Congregational church, both
of Belfast, to sit with the council and partici-
pate in its deliberations. Mr. Roberts was then
introduced by Deacon Fletcher to the council
and stated his Christian experience, the circunl-
stances of his call to the ministry, and his views
of Christian doctrine. After the council had
carefully examined Mr.. Roberts upon his state
ments it was voted that the council express
W
ments concerning his Christian experience. call
to the ministry, and views of Christian doc
trlne, and that they advise the church to pro-
ceed with the services of ordination. COM
mittee consisting of Rev A. G. Roberts, Rev.
c. V. French of West Rockport, and C. Fl.
Iwombly was appointed to arrange the even
ing program. The council voted that it be dis
cp,lx,a cd yrritb H.
Pastor Roberts at the close of the evening
program.
The services of ordination took place in the
evening at 7.30 o'clock and were largely at
tended. Following is the program
Hymn.
Invocation, Rev. G. H. Newton of Rockport
Reading of Scripture,
Rev. Albert E. Luce of Belfast
Selection, Choir of First Baptist church
Sermon, Prof. Hugh Ross Hatch, Colby College
Ordaining prayer and laying on of hands.
Rev. E. A Dinslow of Liberty, assisted by Reys.
Frohock, Wilson, Warner and French.
Charge to candidate,
Rev. A. G. Warner, Islesboro
Hand of fellowship,
Rev. c. v. French, West Rockport
Charge to the church,
Rev S. E. Frohock of Camden
Greetings of the local churches,
Rev. D. L. Wilson of Belfast
Benediction Rev A G Poharts
At special meeting of the members of the
First Baptist church of his city, November 12,
1903 it was decided to call Rev. Arthur G. Rob-
erts OF Delaware, Ohio, to become pastor of the
church, and he began his pastorate here Decem
Der Y, 1908. Mr.. Roberts was born near Della
ware, ONO He received his preparatory edu-
cation at Doane Academy, Granville, Ohio, his
college education at Ohio Wesleyan University.
Delaware, Ohio, and graduated from Newton
Theological Institution in June, 19Os at which
time ne was one of the commencement sneak
ers, representing his class. He has held the
pastorate of the Bethesda Bantist cbnroh,
Bethesda, Ohio, and student pastorate at
Tiverton, r. l. He is married and soon after
he began his labors here was ioined bv his
wife. December 9th reception was given in
the parlors of the Baptist church to Mr. and
Mrs. Roberts, to which the clergymen of the
city and suburbs members of other churches
and members of the Baptist parish and friends
were invited. 1t was very pleasant affair
and served to introduce Mr.. and Mrs. Roberts
to the people of Belfast and to assure them
that they have the best wishes of the commp-
nifty.
The frame of this church was raised Julv II
1887 and it was dedicated on the 10th of De-
cember following. 1t was remodelled in 1869
and then had lofty spire, which was removed
few years ago.