Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1910-03-17
Notes of the Churches.

Some OF the members OF ST. PaufS
Episcopal Church, at Centreville, Md,
are at odds with their pastor, Rev. Walter
B. Stehl formerly rector OF the Episco-
pal Church of Shepherdstown, over the
operation of certain forms OF worship
that he has introduced AT meeting OF
the vestry last Friday night apetition was
presented by 26 members OF the church,
requesting that the vestry forbid the
wearing of the red cassockS at any SER
vice, discontinue such forms as kneeling
when approaching or passing the altar,
and prevent further innovation in the
church service. Rev. Mr.. Stehl diSclaim-
ed the right of the congregation to take
this action, and took the ground that the
veStry had no authority to regulate or in
terfere with the forms OF service as out
lined by the rector. He further stated
his intention to continue such forms as
opposed by the petition and read a por-
ton OF the church canon to convey the
impression that to the rector alone be-
longed the right as to the manner Of form
of service. A vote being taken upon the
matter, the vestry refused TO consider the
petition by vote of six to two. The
two dissenting vestrymen therefore re-
signed.
Rev. M. D. Gaver, pastor of the Luth-
eran Church at Williamsport, rendered his
resignation to the congregation at the
morning service Sunday, TO take effect
April lst. Rev. Mr.. Gaver has served
the pastorate 10 years, but he stated in
offering his resignation that he did not
think he has overstaid his time. He has
accepted call 20 the Lutheran charge at
Bellevile, O., and will move with his
family to that place soon after April LIST.
Lutheran-There will be divine wor-
ship at Uvila at Il a. m, and the Holy
communion. Offering for missions. In
Shepherdstown at p. m, and every ev-
ening at until Friday, when it will be
at 2 p. M, for preparatory service and
council meeting. Come and let us fol-
low the Master inHis last week of suffering
for us. A cordial invitation is extended
to all who have not service in their own
church. PASTOR.
The Washington Annual Conference
of the M. E. Church, colored, will meet
in Pittsburg next Tuesday. The able
young pastor OF the ShepherdStown
church, Rev. c. Y. Trigg, reports the
best year that the church has had for fiji
teen years. The salary OF 5000 has been
practically paid up in full, the benevolent
contributions are greater than ever before
and all the work of the church has been
most satisfactory.
The venerable Rev. DR.. ]. |. Miller, of
Salem, Va, preached very impressive
sermon in the Lutheran Church in Shep-
herdStown last Sunday night. Although
he is in his S0th year, DR.. Miller spoke
with power and earnestness, and though
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cut and logical to an unusual degree. He
was pastor OF the church here fifty years
ago.
Reformed Church-Sunday School at
9.45 a. m. Morning Palm Sunday and
evening worship at II and o'clock.
Holy Week services every evening next
week. Preparatory service Saturday
March 26, at 3 O'Clock. Holy Commu-
Mon March 81, Easter. Welcome.
Shenandoah Junction Circuit NJ. E.
Church South-Shenandoah Junction II
a. m, Halltown 2.45 p. m, Bakerton 100
D. m. Adjourned meeting offourth quar-
terly conference at Shenandoah Junction
Monday, March 2lst. at 1890 a. m.
M. Church South-Class meeting 10
a. m, preaching II a. m, Sunday school
2 p. m, League 6 p. m. Anniversary OF
the Sunday school missionary society at
D. m, with special music. reports and
addresses.
Methodist Church--Communion Sun
day at Mi. Wesley at II a. m. and in
Shepherdstown at Up. m.