The Republican journal., 1912-06-13
ANNUAL MEETING
OF the Waldo Association of Congregational
Churches and Ministers.

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Churches and Ministers.
The second annual meeting of the Waldo
Association of Congregational churches and
ministers was held with the church at Sandy
point June 7th. The day was windy and cold,
nevertheless large number of the churches
were represented by delegates, a great many
being present from Searsport, Stockton and
Standpoint. At 1890 the devotional service
was led by Rev. David Jack of Frankfort
The Association was then organized, the Rev.
d. &. Booth of Brooks being elected modera-
tor for the ensuing year and Willis S Hatch
OF North Belfast registrar and treasurer. The
minutes of last meeting and report of treas
urer were read and approved. Various COM
mlttees were appointed and other business
transacted, which occupied the attention of
the Association until the noon hour Dinner
being announced adjournment was made to
Griffln hall short distance from the church.
where ample justice was done to the bountiful
dinner served by the ladies Of the church.
At l.30 ?. m. the association was again call.
ed to order and was led in dcvotions by Rev.
D. L. Wilson of Belfast. The principal busi.
ness of the afternoon was to act upon the re-
quest of the Standpoint church-that of ex-
amining their pastor, Mr.. Charles A. Hatch,
with reference to his fitness for the gospel
ministry and, if deemed expedient, to ordain
him. The council consisted of one delegate
from each church represented and the follow
ing invited churches and ministers:
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represented by W. P. Jackson.
The Richmond Congl. church by Mrs Hutch
ings.
Prof. Eugene W. Lyman of Bangor Semi
nary, Rev. Charles Harbutt of Portland, Pres
ident David n. Beach, Bangor Seminary
Mr.. Hatch presented his credentials, which
We're found to be most satisfactory.
Mr.. Hatch then read paper telling of his
early Christian training, which began under
the direction of his mother, who exerted such
an influence on his life. together with the
work of his Sunday school teacher and pastor,
that he felt called to the Christian ministry.
His statement of belief was listened to with
marked attention. 1t was so clear and rang SO
true that it met with the hearty approval of
all who heard it. When the members of the
Council were asked if they wished to examine
the candidate all replied in the negative with
but two exceptions.
The Council voted to be by itself and ad-
journed to the lawn in front of the church
where brief session was held.
The Council voted that the statement of
belief as read by the candidate is very salts
factory and that We proceed to his ordination
$50. Paper on Boys Work in the Church,
Rev. W. P. Jackson, St. Abans, Vermont.
400. Paper, entitled, Some religious issues
in Germany by Prof. Eugene W. Lyman of
Bangor Seminary.
800. The sacrament of the Lords Supper
was impressively conducted by President
David N Beach of Bangor Seminary and Rev.
W. P. Jackson of St. Albans, VT. assisted by
Deacons Blanchard and W. s. Hatch.
7:30. The services began with praise SER
vice led by choir of twenty voices who had
been trained by the pastor, which was very
pleasing and entertaining.
The ordination of Nj. Charles A. Hatch was
vice.
Invocation, Rev. D. L. Wilson. Belfast.
Reading of Scriptures, Rev. c. H. Mckinney,
Searsport.
Ordaining Prayer, Rev. W. P. Jackson, St.
Adams, Vt.
Sermon, Prof. Eugene W. Lyman, Bangor
Charge to Candidate, Pres't David n Beach,
Bangor.
Right hand of fellowship, Rev. Charles Har-
butt, Portland
Benediction by the pastor, Rev. Charles A.
Hatch.
The services throughout were very impress
sive and were witnessed by an audience which
taxed the seating capacity of the recently
beautfed church.
Thus ended most profitable and enjoyable
day.
WILLIS S. HATCH, Registrar