Milford chronicle., 1910-02-18
CELEBRATE 8OTH YEAR OFHIS MINISTRY

Thirty years is long pastorate, said
Elder James b. Gilchrist, in rendering
Rev. Henry L. Bunstein, pastor of the
First Presbyterian Church, q purse Of
gold at the reception given to Mr.. and
Mr. Bunstein on Tuesday evening.
The affair was q brilliant social event
and was in honor Of the thirtieth year Of
Mr.. Bunstein's pastorate, he having come
90 Milford in February 1880.
Mr.. Gilchrist in his address, said
! do not know the average length Of
pastOrates in the Presbyterian Church,
hat think it does not exceed ten year,,
perhaps considerably less. Short pastor
ates are q mistake. They are a great
waste of precious time and talent. The
work Of a fitting minister is cOmpara-
lively q failure.
This is true of other callings. Success
for q farmer, as a rule, requires long Oc-
cnpancy of the same farm learning, lit
Gle by little, the needs, capabilities, aud
proper management Of each acre.
So, tOO-a really successful physician
must locate for life; prescribing more and
more wisely as he acquaints himself more
ana MlOIb NAOEUuEulN VIII Tie nAEuAaA -
well as physical ailments of his patients.
And this is especially true of Pastor
By long continuance only, can he thor
Oughly learn the spiritual needs of his
flock For the work Of g minister is not
the conversion of sinners Only-as many
seem to think-but it is also, 1.-THE per
fecting Of the Saints" "The building up
OF Christian character" fitting believers
for the Masters work here and for the
Abundant Entrance" in the Home
Above.
What have been some OF the fruits Of
these thirty years2 There has been re-
eaived into membership with one church,
during this time
On profession of faith 2SS
By letter l42
Making a total of additions 430
Thirty years ago We had a member
ship Of 100
NOw-l9lO-a membership Of 297
Three of our young men have gone out
from our church as ministers of the gospel,
and are doing good work for the Master
in other fields; and one young woman was
for many years an efficient foreign mis-
gionary.
About twenty years ago, the Young
Peoples Christian EndeavOr Society" was
organized, and has been P07oer, since,
in educating and training its members for
service.
About the same time, the JuRier Chris
tian EndeavOr Society was started, and
has also done excellent work Mrs. Bun
stein being the superintendent for several
years.
In November last, a delightful banquet
was served to the members of the Won
ems Home and Foreign Missionary So
ciety and few invited guests, in celebra-
ton Of its 10Th anniversary. II, too, has
been doing q good work, in interesting,
and educating, its members in missions,
and bv its contributions, helping to spread
abroad the knowledge OF the Blessed
Gospel. Mrs Bunsiein has been its hon
ored President since its organization.
And what a wonderful change these
thirty years have wrought in our church
building always beautiful for situa-
ton -; the many, many Improvements
instieated and inspired by our pastor, has
made it "A pleasure to Behold as al
WAYS Gods House should be
And so the good work has gone on
steadily, quietly, harmOniously. l doHbt
If there is q congregation in our Presby-
terry, or on this Peninsula of whatever
denomination-in which there has been
such perfect concord between pastor and
people as there has been here during
these thirty years.
Truly, I think, it may be said Of us, as
Il was said Of the Christians Of the first
century, "See how these Christians love
one another" The company then joined
10 singing;
"Blest be the tie that binds our
Hearts in Christian Love"