Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-11
MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION
 IN CLOSING SESSION.
Rev. G. G. ScriVener Elected President October Meeting to be Held at Vernon.


 The second session of the New Eng land Southern conference now being held at the First Methodist church was on Monday evening. Rev. Jerome B. Greer and Rev. James B. Aldrich conducted the opening service. The l sermon was by Rev Thomas F. Dodd of East Hartford from the text, But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength: they shall mount up with wings as eagles, they shall walk and not faint. Many from outside were present at this service.
 Members From Vermont. The devotional service of the Tues day morning session was conducted by Rev C. F. Hatch of Mystic. Rev. G.. c. ScriVener presided at the business meeting. At this conference two new members, Rev. E. A. Legg and Rev. MT Newton have been received from ton was read and accepted to hold the October meeting of the Southern New England conference with the church in Vernon.
 Election of Officers. The newly elected officers and mem bers of committees are: G. G. Scrivener, president; Dr. James Coote, vice president; Rev. Otis H. Green, secretary and treasurer Committee
 
 Adams, D. H. Talmage, J. B. Aldrich: nominations W. P Buck, Charles Smith, Samuel Thatcher; programme committee for year, F. w. Coleman, H. u. Critchlow, D. F. Dodd.
 The Present Day Prophet.
 After the business meeting the first sermon of the morning was preached by Rev. IT. H. Critchlow of Burnside upon the subject The Present Day ] At7nf many subjects of doctrine have chang ed in recent years, he began. Many are asking What remains? While many things have changed sin, saliva ton, growth in character, God and Heaven are unchanging. What re- mains? The need remains. A req sonable gospel is at hand: The story of the Goldman bearing his burden to the bitter end is the only thing that attracts all men. His salvation will save all to the uttermost who come to Him. Jesus became redeemer and sin bearer. His gospel in it's entirety is enough for the preacher of today The prea cher should be one who sees God in all. who continually feels the upward tug of God who sees far and clearly, Walks in peace, works in strength, has a growing power because of growing experience and knowing mems needs and aspirations stirs them ' v 5 ton: Personal responsibility to q personal God in the form of Jesus Christ our Lord
 What remains for the message? |? Reconciliation to God in Jesus Christ for every sinner He came to save all men from all sin to all holiness. Jesus is able to establish all who are saved God holds all men responsible for a clean, strong, true life.
 The resurrection hope remains. The principle of social service is embodied in the supreme law of love. Let no true preacher think that he has d small task Men must be won from sin. The path that leads from the plains of a mans daily life to the hills should be known better by the man of God than by any one else be- cause he has been there and knows the way Come to the hills with God that you may go back to the plains and fight for God.
 Rev. c. Harley Smith of New Lon- don spoke of the programme saying that latent talent has been developed and that the topics chosen are proving timely and helpful.
 Emphasis of the Gospel.
 The Emphasis of the Gospel for our Age, was the subject of the address by Rev. w P. Buck of Stafford.
 The gospel for this and fer every age mteTpretS God fer that age, he said. Gods truth. law and love arg more into the daily life of man. The gospel for cur age treats all Christians with appreciation and respect though they may differ in church polity. The coming together of the denominations. the brotherhood of man, that all are striving for the good of the cemmuni- ty, should be emphasized.
 Men in this age are giNeA ever te seeking material .pleasuFes, Pur=